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19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy

$1,091.49per set
£795per set
€934.47per set
CA$1,513.40per set
A$1,627.53per set
CHF 870.25per set
MX$19,627.59per set
NOK 11,004.85per set
SEK 10,026.83per set
DKK 6,982.55per set

About the Item

A large collection of late Victorian shell specimens, the majority housed in its pine box with each specimen having its period card sleeve, the remainder displayed in glazed blue cardboard boxes. The collection consists of specimens from Asia, American and Europe Approx 56 specimen within the box, 28 cased specimens Cased 6/4/2cm x 4 8/6/2.5cm x 22 13/9/2.5cm x 2 Box measures when open, 54/37/5.5cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.12 in (13 cm)Width: 3.55 in (9 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 84
  • Style:
    Late Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lowestoft, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4612136391992

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