Wentletrap Collection

Precious wentletrap, Epitonium scalare (Common wendeltrap, Aciona scalaris). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Oyster, cone and wentletrap shells
Hammer oyster, Malleus malleus 1, cone shell varieties, Conus cedonulli 2, Conus ammiralis 3-5, precious wentletrap, Epitonium scalare 4, and common wentltrap, Epitonium clathrus 6

Saxifrage, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999705 Saxifrage, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Illustration of Turbo Scalaris, 1790 (hand coloured engraving)
937203 Illustration of Turbo Scalaris, 1790 (hand coloured engraving) by Schmuzer, Jacob Xavier (1733-1811); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epitonium scalare, common name the precious wentletrap)

A selection of British Shells Date: circa 1920s

Conus and Epitonium shells
Watercolour by Johann Gustav Hoch, c. 1771. Clockwise from top left: Conus ammiralis, Admiral cone; Conus episcopus, Episcopal or bishop cone; Conus imperialis, Imperial cone; Conus virgo

Illustration of Wentletrap (Epitonium), predatory snails and Pink Sea Fan (Eunicella verrucosa) coral living on seabed below ocean tideline

Gastropods - Cirsotrema: Cirsotrema lamellosum (Wentletrap shell), Pliocene era

Collection of Shells

Wentletrap sea snail shell C019 / 1325
Wentletrap sea snail shell. Shell of a precious wentletrap (Cirsostrema rugosum) sea snail. This species of predatory marine gastropod mollusc is found in the Indo-Pacific

Wentletrap snail laying eggs. Wentletrap snail (Epitonium billeeanum, centre right) laying its eggs on a coral (Tubastrea sp.)

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Discover the beauty and intrigue of the Precious Wentletrap, also known as Epitonium scalare. This exquisite gastropod mollusk is often found among oyster, cone, and wentletrap shells, adding a touch of elegance to the seabed below the ocean tideline. Saxifrage's 1833-39 coloured engraving and the Illustration of Turbo Scalaris from 1790 provide a glimpse into the past, showcasing the intricate patterns and shapes of these fascinating marine creatures. Joining the Conus and Epitonium shells in A Selection of British Shells, the Wentletrap (Epitonium) stands out with its distinctive, spiraled shell. This predatory snail is not only a sight to behold but also plays an essential role in the underwater ecosystem. The Illustration (Epitonium) reveals the snail's symbiotic relationship with pink sea fan (Eunicella verrucosa) coral and other organisms living on the seabed. As we delve deeper into the past, we find the Cirsotrema lamellosum, a Wentletrap snail from the Pliocene era, showcasing the evolutionary history of these captivating creatures. A Collection of Shells holds treasures like the Wentletrap sea snail shell C019 / 1325, while the Wentletrap snail lays its eggs, ensuring the continuation of this beautiful and intriguing marine species.