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

Beautiful antique starfish Pentaceraster alveolatus mounted on a turned wooden base from the Napoleonic III era, with brass washers and a brass stem. A lovely unique piece for a cabinet of curiosities or marine decoration, by the seaside. It is in good condition, but as it is an antique shell, it may show some wear. The photos are part of the description. Total height: 26 cm. Width of starfish: 15 cm. Thickness of star: 5.5 cm. Width of base: 6 cm. Weight: 100 grams.