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This vintage folk art seashell-encrusted hinged top box is a treasure from the shores of imagination, where careful hands turned …
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This vintage folk art seashell-encrusted hinged top box is a treasure from the shores of imagination, where careful hands turned nature’s smallest wonders into art.
Every shell adorning its surface was lovingly hand-selected and placed, creating a striking, textured pattern that delights the eye with its intricacy and rhythm. Despite the intricacy of the work, the overall effect is unexpectedly modern and calming, with a serene color palette that feels at once collected and thoughtfully composed. The natural tones of the shells blend effortlessly, inviting touch as much as admiration.
Hand selected in England and carefully imported, this box is more than a decorative object—it is a keepsake of quiet histories, holding the care, creativity, and patience of its maker. One can imagine it tucked on a dresser or shelf, quietly keeping small treasures, letters, or mementos. To bring it home is to become part of that ongoing story, adding your own chapter to its history.
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- Dimensions
- 13ʺW × 9.5ʺD × 5ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Shell
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Ivory
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage condition, consistent with age and careful use. The shells are firmly affixed, with minor natural chips and surface … moreGood vintage condition, consistent with age and careful use. The shells are firmly affixed, with minor natural chips and surface wear that add to the character and authenticity of the piece. The hinged top opens and closes smoothly, and the interior shows light signs of use appropriate to its age. The wood base and structure are sound and stable, with gentle wear to edges and corners that reflects its history. Overall, a well-preserved and charming keepsake, full of quiet character and enduring appeal. less
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