Starfish on turned wooden base, late 19th century - cabinet of curiosities

Beautiful large antique starfish Protoreaster nodosus mounted on a turned wooden base from the Napoleonic era, with brass discs and a brass stem. A stunning unique piece for a cabinet of curiosities or marine decoration, by the seaside. It is in good condition, but being an antique shell, it may show some signs of wear. The photos are part of the description. Total height: 31 cm. Width of starfish: 19 cm. Thickness of starfish: 4 cm. Width of base: 6 cm. Weight: 120 grams.