Antique shell pansy box styled on a French antique dressing table

Antique Hand Woven Box with Purple Silk Ribbon and Purple Shell Pansies Souvenir

$125.00
$125.00
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Antique shell pansy box styled on a French antique dressing table
  • Antique shell pansy box styled on a French antique dressing table
  • Antique woven box with purple silk ribbon bow and delicate shell pansy flowers
  • Antique shellwork box with original purple silk ribbon, showing its aged condition
  • Detail of delicate shell pansies and purple silk bow on a vintage woven box
  • Antique shellwork box with original purple silk ribbon, showing its aged inside condition
Antique Hand Woven Box with Purple Silk Ribbon and Purple Shell Pansies Souvenir

Antique Hand Woven Box with Purple Silk Ribbon and Purple Shell Pansies Souvenir

$125.00
$125.00
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A charming antique woven box, topped with a purple silk ribbon bow and delicate pansies made from shells. Made in the late 1800's, most likely sold as a souvenir in a luxury seaside resort, the combination of fine woven texture, soft silk, and tiny shell flowers gives this unusual piece a distinctly romantic appeal. The purple accents bring color and personality to the box, while the miniature pansies reward a closer look. The original silk ribbon has shredded with age, a reminder of the many years this delicate treasure has survived.

Not perfect, this is perfectly imperfect. Cherished long ago, there is a stain and a small break in the bottom as show, please only adopt this delicate treasure if you can live with that. Display it on an antique dressing table, in a cabinet with other treasured curiosities, or with the decorative pieces that make your home uniquely yours. With its charming shell pansies and original purple silk embellishment, this unusual antique has the kind of detail that makes collecting so rewarding—a rare little treasure to discover, admire, and cherish for years to come.

  • Measures 6" x 3-14" x 2"h.
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Each order is carefully prepared, wrapped, and packed in-house with attention to detail to ensure a safe and beautiful arrival. Fragile antiques and decorative items receive additional care in preparation and packaging. Multiple-item orders may ship separately. Packages are sent via UPS or USPS Priority Mail, selected based on the size and weight of each order.

Shipping is calculated as follows:

$0 – $45.00 = $9.00
$45.01 – $65.00 = $12.00
$65.01 – $90.00 = $15.00
$90.01 – $125.00 = $18.00
$125.01 – $149.00 = $24.00

Complimentary shipping is included on all U.S. orders over $150.

Please note: We are unable to ship to P.O. Boxes.
Collector’s Notes.

Shellwork has long been used to create sentimental keepsakes and decorative objects, turning delicate natural materials into miniature works of art.

The shell pansies on this basket bring a floral element to its woven form, while the purple silk ribbon adds another layer of texture and color. It is an appealing example of the imaginative use of shells in decorative antiques.

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