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Irish Shellwork Picture
Ropeworks Antiques
for sale €1,152     $1,251
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Ropeworks Antiques

Ropeworks Antiques

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Irish Shellwork Picture

1920 - 1940
Description

A very decorative shellwork picture housed under glass in a gilt frame.

Irish, and with a nice write up by the artist on the back.

In very good condition.

Now available from our large

showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Irish Shellwork Floral Picture to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1211104
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ALSO ON INSTAGRAM - @ropeworksantiques

Shop is not open all the time and it is advised that if you are travelling far then it is best to call first.

Buying and selling antique and decorative furniture and related items from a riverside setting in the beautiful market town of Marlborough, home of the second widest high street in the UK.

Lovely riverfront cafe on site.

Keys present only if stated.

Description
A very decorative shellwork picture housed under glass in a gilt frame.

Irish, and with a nice write up by the artist on the back.

In very good condition.

Now available from our large

showroom in Marlborough, Wiltshire.

Delivery available - please contact us for a quote.

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Ropeworks Antiques has dated this Irish Shellwork Floral Picture to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1211104
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012

Also on instagram - #ropeworksantiques

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An oval gilt-framed picture featuring a three-dimensional bouquet of sea shells arranged into flowers against a dark brown background.
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Archive I An oval gilt-framed picture featuring a three-dimensional bouquet of sea shells arranged into flowers against a dark brown background.

Irish Shellwork Picture

Archive II An oval gilt-framed picture featuring a three-dimensional bouquet of sea shells arranged into flowers against a dark brown background. View II
Archive III An oval gilt-framed picture featuring a three-dimensional bouquet of sea shells arranged into flowers against a dark brown background. View III
Archive IV An oval gilt-framed picture featuring a three-dimensional bouquet of sea shells arranged into flowers against a dark brown background. View IV
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Ropeworks Antiques

Ropeworks Antiques
Telephone 07725 509949
Location
The Old Ropeworks
Kennet Place
Marlborough
SN8 1NG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ropeworksantiques
Verified Since Dec 2012
Items For Sale 275
Items Sold 1,678
Ropeworks Antiques
Ropeworks Antiques
Verified Since Dec 2012
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Location: The Old Ropeworks, Kennet Place , Marlborough, SN8 1NG, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/ropeworksantiques
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Dec 2012
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An oval gilt-framed picture featuring a three-dimensional bouquet of sea shells arranged into flowers against a dark brown background.
Irish Shellwork picture
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An oval gilt-framed picture featuring a three-dimensional bouquet of sea shells arranged into flowers against a dark brown background.
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Shellwork pictures originated in the eighteenth century and reached peak popularity during the Victorian era as a fashionable pastime and decorative folk art. Artisans and hobbyists gathered natural seashells from coastal areas to craft intricate floral arrangements, urns, and geometric patterns inside protected framed cases.

These compositions utilise various small natural marine shells, including limpets, cowries, tellins, and bivalves, mounted onto cardboard, wood, or velvet backings using natural adhesives. The completed designs are usually housed in glazed shadow boxes or molded giltwood frames to protect the fragile organic material.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces typically feature hand-carved or period-appropriate molded gesso and gilt frames, hand-cut glass, and natural shell variations without modern synthetic glues. Inspection of the reverse often reveals historical backing papers, aged wood planks, or period framing hardware.

Shellwork pictures serve as tactile focal points when hung above sideboards, console tables, or integrated into a gallery wall mix. Combining the natural texture of shells and gilded framing creates visual depth against both modern neutral backdrops and traditional dark wall colours.

To preserve shellwork artwork, display it away from direct sunlight, dampness, and high humidity, which can weaken vintage adhesives. Keep the item sealed behind glass and clean the outer frame gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth without liquid solvents.
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