3D model of a snail paperweight that is made from a shell and is part of the Uetz collection. Karl Uetz (1914–1998) was a private collector and owner of a large mollusc collection. In addition to thousands of snail and mussel shells, the collection also contains approximately 200 art and everyday objects as well as ethnographic objects. The collection was purchased by the NHM in 1974 and digitised in 2025.

**Object**: Briefbeschwerer aus Silbermundschnecke

**Inventory number**: NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-073

**Collection**: NHMW, 3rd Zoological Dept., Collection Mollusca (curator: Anita Eschner)

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Text by A.Eschner

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Snail paperweight (NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-073)

3D model of the ceramic figurine "Snailmail" from the period of Art Noveau which is part of the Uetz collection. Karl Uetz (1914–1998) was a private collector and owner of a large mollusc collection. In addition to thousands of snail and mussel shells, the collection also contains approximately 200 art and everyday objects as well as ethnographic objects. The collection was purchased by the NHM in 1974 and digitised in 2025.

**Object**: Schneckenpost (Jugendstil), by Albert Caasmann 

**Inventory number**: NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-006

**Collection**: NHMW, 3rd Zoological Dept., Collection Mollusca (curator: Anita Eschner)

Find out more about the NHMW [here](http://www.nhm.at/en).

Text by A. Eschner

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Snailmail (NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-006)

3D model of brass candlestick that is part of the Uetz collection. 

Karl Uetz (1914–1998) was a private collector and owner of a large mollusc collection. In addition to thousands of snail and mussel shells, the collection also contains approximately 200 art and everyday objects as well as ethnographic objects. The collection was purchased by the NHM in 1974 and digitised in 2025.

**Object**: Kerzenständer für Rauchzeug mit Tigerschnecke

**Inventory number**: NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-059

**Collection**: NHMW, 3rd Zoological Dept., Collection Mollusca (curator: Anita Eschner)

Find out more about the NHMW [here](http://www.nhm.at/en).

Text by A.Eschner

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Scanner: Artec Space Spider

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Brass candlestick (NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-059)

3D model of the ceramic figurine "Schneckenreiter" from the period of Art Noveau which is part of the Uetz collection. Karl Uetz (1914–1998) was a private collector and owner of a large mollusc collection. In addition to thousands of snail and mussel shells, the collection also contains approximately 200 art and everyday objects as well as ethnographic objects. The collection was purchased by the NHM in 1974 and digitised in 2025.

**Object**: Schneckenreiter Porzellan (Jugendstil)

**Inventory number**: NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-004

**Collection**: NHMW, 3rd Zoological Dept., Collection Mollusca (curator: Anita Eschner)

Find out more about the NHMW [here](http://www.nhm.at/en).

Text by A. Eschner

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Scanner: Artec Space Spider

Contribution to the digitization project „Einsichten in die gesellschaftspolitische Dimension des NHMW über die Jahrhunderte von der Prägung des Wissenschafts-Verständnisses bis zum Nationalpark in der Lobau“ funded by the BMWKMS.

Schneckenreiter (NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-004)

3D model of a boomerang covered in shells, that is part of the Uetz collection.

Karl Uetz (1914–1998) was a private collector and owner of a large mollusc collection. In addition to thousands of snail and mussel shells, the collection also contains approximately 200 art and everyday objects as well as ethnographic objects. The collection was purchased by the NHM in 1974 and digitised in 2025.

**Object**: Bummerang mit Schnecken- u. Muschelschalen

**Inventory number**: NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-079

**Collection**: NHMW, 3rd Zoological Dept., Collection Mollusca (curator: Anita Eschner)

Find out more about the NHMW [here](http://www.nhm.at/en).

Text by A.Eschner

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Boomerang (NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-079)

3d scan of a matchbox shaped like a little land snail which is part of the Uetz collection.

Karl Uetz (1914–1998) was a private collector and owner of a large mollusc collection. In addition to thousands of snail and mussel shells, the collection also contains approximately 200 art and everyday objects as well as ethnographic objects. The collection was purchased by the NHMW in 1974 and digitised in 2025.

**Object**: Zündholzbehälter in Schneckenform

**Inventory number**: NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-055

**Collection**: NHMW, 3rd Zoological Dept., Collection Mollusca (curator: Anita Eschner)

Find out more about the NHMW [here](http://www.nhm.at/en).

Text by A. Eschner

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Scanner: Artec Space Spider

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Snail Matchbox (NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-055)

3d scan of a giant african snail made out of wood which is part of the Uetz collection.

Karl Uetz (1914–1998) was a private collector and owner of a large mollusc collection. In addition to thousands of snail and mussel shells, the collection also contains approximately 200 art and everyday objects as well as ethnographic objects. The collection was purchased by the NHMW in 1974 and digitised in 2025.

**Object**: Holznachbildung von Riesenschnecken

**Inventory number**: NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-128b

**Collection**: NHMW, 3rd Zoological Dept., Collection Mollusca (curator: Anita Eschner)

Find out more about the NHMW [here](http://www.nhm.at/en).

Text by  A.Eschner

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Giant snail (NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-128b)

3D model of the porcelain figurine “Schneckenreiter” from the period of Art Noveau which is part of the Uetz collection. Karl Uetz (1914–1998) was a private collector and owner of a large mollusc collection. In addition to thousands of snail and mussel shells, the collection also contains approximately 200 art and everyday objects as well as ethnographic objects. The collection was purchased by the NHM in 1974 and digitised in 2025.

**Object**: Schneckenreiter Porzellan (Jugendstil)

**Inventory number**: NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-005

**Collection**: NHMW, 3rd Zoological Dept., Collection Mollusca (curator: Anita Eschner)

Find out more about the NHMW [here](http://www.nhm.at/en).

Text by A. Eschner

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Scanner: Artec Space Spider

Contribution to the digitization project „Einsichten in die gesellschaftspolitische Dimension des NHMW über die Jahrhunderte von der Prägung des Wissenschafts-Verständnisses bis zum Nationalpark in der Lobau“ funded by the BMWKMS.

Schneckenreiter (NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-005)

3D model of a crown conch shell, that is part of the Uetz collection. 

Karl Uetz (1914–1998) was a private collector and owner of a large mollusc collection. In addition to thousands of snail and mussel shells, the collection also contains approximately 200 art and everyday objects as well as ethnographic objects. The collection was purchased by the NHM in 1974 and digitised in 2025.

**Object**: Pyrulaschnecke mit eingeätztem Elefanten

**Inventory number**: NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-109

**Collection**: NHMW, 3rd Zoological Dept., Collection Mollusca (curator: Anita Eschner)

Find out more about the NHMW [here](http://www.nhm.at/en).

Text by K. Mason

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Crown conch shell (NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-109)

3d scan of a giant african snail made out of wood which is part of the Uetz collection.

Karl Uetz (1914–1998) was a private collector and owner of a large mollusc collection. In addition to thousands of snail and mussel shells, the collection also contains approximately 200 art and everyday objects as well as ethnographic objects. The collection was purchased by the NHMW in 1974 and digitised in 2025.

**Object**: Holznachbildung von Riesenschnecken

**Inventory number**: NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-128a

**Collection**: NHMW, 3rd Zoological Dept., Collection Mollusca (curator: Anita Eschner)

Find out more about the NHMW [here](http://www.nhm.at/en).

Text by  A. Eschner

Scanned & edited by M. Preslmayr & A. Haider(NHMW)

Scanner: Artec Space Spider

Contribution to the digitization project „Einsichten in die gesellschaftspolitische Dimension des NHMW über die Jahrhunderte von der Prägung des Wissenschafts-Verständnisses bis zum Nationalpark in der Lobau“ funded by the [BMWKMS](https://www.bmwkms.gv.at/).

Giant snail (NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-128a)

3D model of a slug crawling on a mushroom, made out of porcelain, which is part of the Uetz collection. 

Karl Uetz (1914–1998) was a private collector and owner of a large mollusc collection. In addition to thousands of snail and mussel shells, the collection also contains approximately 200 art and everyday objects as well as ethnographic objects. The collection was purchased by the NHMW in 1974 and digitised in 2025.

**Object**: Nacktschnecke auf Pilz, Porzellan

**Inventory number**: NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-011

**Collection**: NHMW, 3rd Zoological Dept., Collection Mollusca (curator: Anita Eschner)

Find out more about the NHMW [here](http://www.nhm.at/en).

Text by A. Eschner

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Scanner: Artec Space Spider

Contribution to the digitization project „Einsichten in die gesellschaftspolitische Dimension des NHMW über die Jahrhunderte von der Prägung des Wissenschafts-Verständnisses bis zum Nationalpark in der Lobau“ funded by the BMWKMS.

Slug on a mushroom (NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-011)

3D model of a ‘bride-price’ made out of a cone shell, that is part of the Uetz collection. 

Karl Uetz (1914–1998) was a private collector and owner of a large mollusc collection. In addition to thousands of snail and mussel shells, the collection also contains approximately 200 art and everyday objects as well as ethnographic objects. The collection was purchased by the NHM in 1974 and digitised in 2025.

**Object**: Brautgeld aus Kegelschnecke

**Inventory number**: NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-152

**Collection**: NHMW, 3rd Zoological Dept., Collection Mollusca (curator: Anita Eschner)

Find out more about the NHMW [here](http://www.nhm.at/en).

Text by K.Mason

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Cone snail shell (NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-152)

3D model of a true conch shell drinking container, that is part of the Uetz collection. 

Karl Uetz (1914–1998) was a private collector and owner of a large mollusc collection. In addition to thousands of snail and mussel shells, the collection also contains approximately 200 art and everyday objects as well as ethnographic objects. The collection was purchased by the NHM in 1974 and digitised in 2025.

**Object**: Trinkgefäß aus Ton in Flügelschneckenform

**Inventory number**: NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-127

**Collection**: NHMW, 3rd Zoological Dept., Collection Mollusca (curator: Anita Eschner)

Find out more about the NHMW [here](http://www.nhm.at/en).

Text by A.Eschner

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Scanner: Artec Space Spider

Contribution to the digitization project „Einsichten in die gesellschaftspolitische Dimension des NHMW über die Jahrhunderte von der Prägung des Wissenschafts-Verständnisses bis zum Nationalpark in der Lobau“ funded by the [BMWKMS](https://www.bmwkms.gv.at/).

Drinking container (NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-127)

Schnecken 4

3D model of a snuff box made from the shell of a helmet snail which is part of the Uetz collection. 

Karl Uetz (1914–1998) was a private collector and owner of a large mollusc collection. In addition to thousands of snail and mussel shells, the collection also contains approximately 200 art and everyday objects as well as ethnographic objects. The collection was purchased by the NHMW in 1974 and digitised in 2025.

**Object**: Schnupftabakdose aus Helmschnecke

**Inventory number**: NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-048a

**Collection**: NHMW, 3rd Zoological Dept., Collection Mollusca (curator: Anita Eschner)

Find out more about the NHMW [here](http://www.nhm.at/en).

Text by A. Eschner

Scanned & edited by M. Preslmayr & A. Haider(NHMW)

Scanner: Artec Space Spider

Contribution to the digitization project „Einsichten in die gesellschaftspolitische Dimension des NHMW über die Jahrhunderte von der Prägung des Wissenschafts-Verständnisses bis zum Nationalpark in der Lobau“ funded by the BMWKMS.

Snuff box (NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-048a)

Schnecken 3

3D model of a pipe bowl that is made from a turban snail shell which is part of the Uetz collection. Karl Uetz (1914–1998) was a private collector and owner of a large mollusc collection. In addition to thousands of snail and mussel shells, the collection also contains approximately 200 art and everyday objects as well as ethnographic objects. The collection was purchased by the NHM in 1974 and digitised in 2025.

**Object**: Pfeifenkopf aus Mondschnecke

**Inventory number**: NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-051b

**Collection**: NHMW, 3rd Zoological Dept., Collection Mollusca (curator: Anita Eschner)

Find out more about the NHMW [here](http://www.nhm.at/en).

Text by A.Eschner

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Scanner: Artec Space Spider

Contribution to the digitization project „Einsichten in die gesellschaftspolitische Dimension des NHMW über die Jahrhunderte von der Prägung des Wissenschafts-Verständnisses bis zum Nationalpark in der Lobau“ funded by the [BMWKMS](https://www.bmwkms.gv.at/).

Pipe bowl (NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-051b)

3D model of a pipe bowl that is made from a murex snail shell which is part of the Uetz collection. Karl Uetz (1914–1998) was a private collector and owner of a large mollusc collection. In addition to thousands of snail and mussel shells, the collection also contains approximately 200 art and everyday objects as well as ethnographic objects. The collection was purchased by the NHM in 1974 and digitised in 2025.

**Object**: Pfeifenkopf aus Stachelschnecke

**Inventory number**: NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-051a

**Collection**: NHMW, 3rd Zoological Dept., Collection Mollusca (curator: Anita Eschner)

Find out more about the NHMW [here](http://www.nhm.at/en).

Text by A.Eschner

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Scanner: Artec Space Spider

Contribution to the digitization project „Einsichten in die gesellschaftspolitische Dimension des NHMW über die Jahrhunderte von der Prägung des Wissenschafts-Verständnisses bis zum Nationalpark in der Lobau“ funded by the [BMWKMS](https://www.bmwkms.gv.at/).

Pipe bowl (NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-051a)

3d scan of an Art Noveau-style snail paperweight which is part of the Uetz collection.

Karl Uetz (1914–1998) was a private collector and owner of a large mollusc collection. In addition to thousands of snail and mussel shells, the collection also contains approximately 200 art and everyday objects as well as ethnographic objects. The collection was purchased by the NHMW in 1974 and digitised in 2025.

**Object**: Briefbeschwerer aus 2 Schnecken (Jugendstil)

**Inventory number**: NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-177

**Collection**: NHMW, 3rd Zoological Dept., Collection Mollusca (curator: Anita Eschner)

Find out more about the NHMW [here](http://www.nhm.at/en).

Text by K.Mason

Scanned & edited by M. Preslmayr & A. Haider(NHMW)

Scanner: Artec Space Spider

Contribution to the digitization project „Einsichten in die gesellschaftspolitische Dimension des NHMW über die Jahrhunderte von der Prägung des Wissenschafts-Verständnisses bis zum Nationalpark in der Lobau“ funded by the [BMWKMS](https://www.bmwkms.gv.at/).

Snail paperweight (NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-177)

Schnecken 2

3D model of a children’s bracelet made of a ‘chank snail’, that is part of the Uetz collection.

Karl Uetz (1914–1998) was a private collector and owner of a large mollusc collection. In addition to thousands of snail and mussel shells, the collection also contains approximately 200 art and everyday objects as well as ethnographic objects. The collection was purchased by the NHM in 1974 and digitised in 2025.

**Object**: Kinderarmreifen aus Chankschnecke

**Inventory number**: NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-125a

**Collection**: NHMW, 3rd Zoological Dept., Collection Mollusca (curator: Anita Eschner)

Find out more about the NHMW [here](http://www.nhm.at/en).

Text by A.Eschner

Scanned & edited by M. Preslmayr & A. Haider(NHMW)

Scanner: Artec Space Spider

Contribution to the digitization project „Einsichten in die gesellschaftspolitische Dimension des NHMW über die Jahrhunderte von der Prägung des Wissenschafts-Verständnisses bis zum Nationalpark in der Lobau“ funded by the [BMWKMS](https://www.bmwkms.gv.at/).

Bracelet (NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-125a)

3d model of a genuine shell of an African giant snail (**Achatinidae**) which is part of the Uetz collection.

Karl Uetz (1914–1998) was a private collector and owner of a large mollusc collection. In addition to thousands of snail and mussel shells, the collection also contains approximately 200 art and everyday objects as well as ethnographic objects. The collection was purchased by the NHM Vienna in 1974 and digitised in 2025.

**Object**: Achatschnecke zum Glätten von Tierhäuten

**Inventory number**: NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-135

**Collection**: NHMW, 3rd Zoological Dept., Collection Mollusca (curator: Anita Eschner)

Find out more about the NHMW [here](http://www.nhm.at/en).

Text by A.Eschner

Created by Benni Seidl (NHMW)

Method: Photogrammtery

Contribution to the digitization project „Einsichten in die gesellschaftspolitische Dimension des NHMW über die Jahrhunderte von der Prägung des Wissenschafts-Verständnisses bis zum Nationalpark in der Lobau“ funded by the [BMWKMS](https://www.bmwkms.gv.at/).

African giant snail(NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-135)

3d scan of a snail that is carved from stone which is part of the Uetz collection. It originates from Japan.

Karl Uetz (1914–1998) was a private collector and owner of a large mollusc collection. In addition to thousands of snail and mussel shells, the collection also contains approximately 200 art and everyday objects as well as ethnographic objects. The collection was purchased by the NHMW in 1974 and digitised in 2025.

**Object**: Steinschnecke

**Inventory number**: NHMW-ZOO-MO-0081100-ETH-184

**Collection**: NHMW, 3rd Zoological Dept., Collection Mollusca (curator: Anita Eschner)

Find out more about the NHMW [here](http://www.nhm.at/en).

Text by A. Eschner

Scanned & edited by M. Preslmayr & A. Haider(NHMW)

Scanner: Artec Space Spider

Contribution to the digitization project „Einsichten in die gesellschaftspolitische Dimension des NHMW über die Jahrhunderte von der Prägung des Wissenschafts-Verständnisses bis zum Nationalpark in der Lobau“ funded by the [BMWKMS](https://www.bmwkms.gv.at/).

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