Antique seashell souvenir box displayed among antique curiosities on a French country writing desk

Seashell Souvenir Shell Covered Box with Chromolithograph

$225.00
$225.00
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Antique seashell souvenir box displayed among antique curiosities on a French country writing desk
  • Antique seashell souvenir box displayed among antique curiosities on a French country writing desk
  • Antique seashell souvenir box with chromolithograph beneath glass and natural shellwork decoration
  • Close-up of antique chromolithograph beneath glass on a seashell souvenir box
  • Detail of natural seashell decoration on an antique shellwork souvenir box
  • Side view of antique seashell-covered souvenir box with intricate natural shellwork
  • Antique seashell souvenir box showing its aged materials and decorative shell-covered surface
  • Antique seashell souvenir box showing its original red felt lining
Seashell Souvenir Shell Covered Box with Chromolithograph

Seashell Souvenir Shell Covered Box with Chromolithograph

$225.00
$225.00
Details

A charming vintage English seashell souvenir box, made all the more intriguing by its colorful antique chromolithograph beneath glass, with a small “Souvenir from” inscription adding to its sense of history. Natural seashells cover the exterior, creating the wonderfully varied textures and patterns that make these early shellwork objects so appealing to collectors. Inside, the box retains its red felt lining, an appealing detail that adds a rich touch of color to this unusual little piece of travel history.

For your collection of curiosities, this is the sort of unexpected treasure that brings personality to your beautifully appointed home. Display it on your antique writing desk, in your glass vitrine, or with the special objects gathered on your travels through Europe and beyond. It's a delightful reminder of an earlier era of travel, when a souvenir keepsake could hold the memory of a cherished place long after the journey was over. 

  • Measures 8" x 6-1/2"x 2-7/8".
Shipping

Shipping & Delivery

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 souvenirs were made to commemorate travels and visits to seaside destinations, transforming natural shells into decorative keepsakes.

Particularly appealing to collectors today, these objects combine folk craftsmanship, natural materials, and the sentimental history of travel. The chromolithograph beneath glass gives this example an additional point of interest, bringing together the tradition of shell decoration and the colorful printed images that helped preserve memories of a special place.

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