Nautical Style
PO Box 518 Mitcham Shopping Centre, Torrens Park, South Australia, 5062, Australia
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Shell Art, French, Late 19th Century
Details
| Weight | 0.10 kg | |
| SKU | SKU17641 | |
| Original/Repro. | Original | |
| Finish | Natural | |
| Dimensions (cm) | 14.0 x 8.3 | |
| Imperfections | See detailed photos | |
| Age/Year of Manufacture | Late 19th Century | |
| Restoration Options | None offered | |
| Set Your Price: | - | |
Description
A most unusual antique hand painted and decorated giant fresh water mussel shell depicting a French flagged, twin funnel, steamship and a terracotta figure of a fishmonger's wife reclining on a bed of fish nets. Fine shell grit and a few small common sea shells complete the seaside backdrop. Dimensions are 14.0 x 8.3 cm (5½" x 3¼"), not including the brass ring for hanging.
The shell itself is from the Velesunio species of fresh water mussels which can be found in the rivers of Eastern Australia.