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A Collection of Vintage Sea Shells and Coral.
Martin Murray Antiques
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Martin Murray Antiques

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A Collection of Vintage Sea Shells and Coral.

1920 - 1940
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An impressive collection of 30 pieces of coral and seashells, containing some large and beautiful examples, enough to fill a cabinet or several shelves.

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Martin Murray Antiques has dated this Vintage Sea Shell Collection to the 1930s.

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An impressive collection of 30 pieces of coral and seashells, containing some large and beautiful examples, enough to fill a cabinet or several shelves.
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Martin Murray Antiques has dated this Vintage Sea Shell Collection to the 1930s.

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Martin Murray Antiques
Martin Murray Antiques
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Specialist in early furniture and works of art

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A varied collection of natural sea shells, nautilus shells, abalone, and white and red coral specimens arranged on a neutral background.
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Archive I A varied collection of natural sea shells, nautilus shells, abalone, and white and red coral specimens arranged on a neutral background.

A Collection of Vintage Sea Shells and Coral.

Archive II A varied collection of natural sea shells, nautilus shells, abalone, and white and red coral specimens arranged on a neutral background. View II
Archive III A varied collection of natural sea shells, nautilus shells, abalone, and white and red coral specimens arranged on a neutral background. View III
Archive IV A varied collection of natural sea shells, nautilus shells, abalone, and white and red coral specimens arranged on a neutral background. View IV
Archive V A varied collection of natural sea shells, nautilus shells, abalone, and white and red coral specimens arranged on a neutral background. View V
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Martin Murray Antiques

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Suffolk
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Martin Murray Antiques
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A varied collection of natural sea shells, nautilus shells, abalone, and white and red coral specimens arranged on a neutral background.
A collection of vintage sea shells and coral.
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A varied collection of natural sea shells, nautilus shells, abalone, and white and red coral specimens arranged on a neutral background.
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The collecting of marine specimens gained widespread popularity during the Victorian era through the tradition of the Wunderkammer, or cabinet of curiosities. Naturalists and private collectors gathered diverse shells and corals to study biodiversity and showcase organic beauty within European homes.

Sea shells and corals are predominantly constructed from calcium carbonate, secreted by marine organisms such as molluscs and coral polyps over periods ranging from months to several centuries.

Authentic historic collections often display natural variations, subtle fading, surface wear, and a gentle matte patina rather than uniform glossy synthetic coatings. Older specimens may also feature handwritten collector labels, mounted bases, or historical cataloguing marks.

Marine specimens are frequently styled beneath glass cloches, arranged in timber shadow boxes, or layered across sideboards and bookshelves to introduce organic texture and natural forms to modern rooms.

Dust natural specimens carefully using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or compressed air. Avoid using harsh chemical detergents or soaking porous corals, as moisture can weaken delicate skeletal structures.
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