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Beautiful English 19th Century Large Antique Shell Work Church
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

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Beautiful English 19th Century Large Antique Shell Work Church

19th century
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Beautiful English 19th century Large Antique Shell Work Church

A perfectly to scale, English antique model of a church that is decorated with a wonderful array of sea shells to resemble windows, doors, finials and gargoyles almost others. In superb intact and original condition, a decorative large scale piece that is mounted on a oak panel. Dates to the late 19th century, probably made on or near the Dorset coast where decorative shell work pieces were made and sold to Victorian visitors.

Dimensions

Height: 37cm (14.68")

Width: 40cm (15.87")

Depth: 24cm (9.52")

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Shellwork Church Model to the 19th Century.

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SA1215531
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Beautiful English 19th century Large Antique Shell Work Church
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A perfectly to scale, English antique model of a church that is decorated with a wonderful array of sea shells to resemble windows, doors, finials and gargoyles almost others.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

In superb intact and original condition, a decorative large scale piece that is mounted on a oak panel. Dates to the late 19th century, probably made on or near the Dorset coast where decorative shell work pieces were made and sold to Victorian visitors.

Dimensions

Height: 37cm (14.68")

Width: 40cm (15.87")

Depth: 24cm (9.52")

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Shellwork Church Model to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215531
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A 19th-century architectural model of a church detailed with small sea shells and mounted on a dark stained wooden plinth.

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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A 19th-century architectural model of a church detailed with small sea shells and mounted on a dark stained wooden plinth.
Beautiful English 19th century Large Antique Shell Work Church
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A 19th-century architectural model of a church detailed with small sea shells and mounted on a dark stained wooden plinth.
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Victorian shellwork art is a form of decorative handicraft popular in the 19th century, where natural shells were arranged in patterns to create architectural models, sailors valentines, boxes, and frames.

These sculptures were typically constructed using a wooden or paper-mache core, covered with a thick paste or wax resin, into which various species of small marine shells were pressed.

Authentic 19th-century pieces feature hand-carved or timber bases, period-accurate fixings, aged adhesive with natural discolouration, and shells showing subtle atmospheric weathering or surface patina.

A shellwork model functions well as a focal decorative object on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or within a glass display cabinet alongside contemporary minimalist accessories.

Clean gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to remove dust from crevices, and keep the object in a climate-controlled room away from direct sunlight and excess humidity to prevent the adhesive from deteriorating.
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