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A 'Grand Tour' Victorian Collection of 5 Shell Jars. Circa 1870.
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A 'Grand Tour' Victorian Collection of 5 Shell Jars. Circa 1870.

19th century
Sold 28 May 2025 · Atropos Antiques
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A SET OF FIVE VICTORIAN GLASS JARS CONTAINING A 'GRAND TOUR' SOUVENIR SHELL COLLECTION. PROBABLY BROUGHT OR SENT HOME FROM A TRIP IN THE 19th CENTURY AND CONTAINING AN ATTRACTIVE, COLOURFUL AND INTERESTING COLLECTION OF SEASHELLS.

TALLEST JAR. 5.5 INCHES. GRADUATING DOWN TO 4.25 INCHES.

ONE SMALL CHIP TO SMALLEST JAR TOP AS SHOWN.

ALL QUESTIONS WELCOME.

DELIVERY CAN BE ARRANGED.

Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated these Victorian Shell Collection Jars to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA823232
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GM/HP/XXX
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georgemorgan90@gmail.com

Description
A SET OF FIVE VICTORIAN GLASS JARS CONTAINING A 'GRAND TOUR' SOUVENIR SHELL COLLECTION.
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PROBABLY BROUGHT OR SENT HOME FROM A TRIP IN THE 19th CENTURY AND CONTAINING AN ATTRACTIVE, COLOURFUL AND INTERESTING COLLECTION OF SEASHELLS.
Atropos Antiques

TALLEST JAR. 5.5 INCHES. GRADUATING DOWN TO 4.25 INCHES.

ONE SMALL CHIP TO SMALLEST JAR TOP AS SHOWN.

ALL QUESTIONS WELCOME.

DELIVERY CAN BE ARRANGED.

Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated these Victorian Shell Collection Jars to the 1870s.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA823232
Dealers Internal Ref
GM/HP/XXX
Atropos Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011
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A set of five graduated cylindrical glass jars filled with various natural seashells, featuring matching glass stoppers and arranged in a row. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A set of five graduated cylindrical glass jars filled with various natural seashells, featuring matching glass stoppers and arranged in a row. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A 'Grand Tour' Victorian Collection of 5 Shell Jars. Circa 1870.

Archive II A set of five graduated cylindrical glass jars filled with various natural seashells, featuring matching glass stoppers and arranged in a row. View II
Archive III A set of five graduated cylindrical glass jars filled with various natural seashells, featuring matching glass stoppers and arranged in a row. View III
Archive IV A set of five graduated cylindrical glass jars filled with various natural seashells, featuring matching glass stoppers and arranged in a row. View IV
Archive V A set of five graduated cylindrical glass jars filled with various natural seashells, featuring matching glass stoppers and arranged in a row. View V
Archive VI A set of five graduated cylindrical glass jars filled with various natural seashells, featuring matching glass stoppers and arranged in a row. View VI
Archive VII A set of five graduated cylindrical glass jars filled with various natural seashells, featuring matching glass stoppers and arranged in a row. View VII
Archive VIII A set of five graduated cylindrical glass jars filled with various natural seashells, featuring matching glass stoppers and arranged in a row. View VIII
Archive IX A set of five graduated cylindrical glass jars filled with various natural seashells, featuring matching glass stoppers and arranged in a row. View IX
Archive X A set of five graduated cylindrical glass jars filled with various natural seashells, featuring matching glass stoppers and arranged in a row. View X
Archive XI A set of five graduated cylindrical glass jars filled with various natural seashells, featuring matching glass stoppers and arranged in a row. View XI
Archive XII A set of five graduated cylindrical glass jars filled with various natural seashells, featuring matching glass stoppers and arranged in a row. View XII
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Atropos Antiques
Telephone 07973 302190
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The Old W.I. Hall
Springfield
Hartland
North Devon
EX39 6BG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/atropos
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A set of five graduated cylindrical glass jars filled with various natural seashells, featuring matching glass stoppers and arranged in a row.
A 'GRAND TOUR' VICTORIAN COLLECTION OF 5 SHELL JARS. CIRCA 1870.
Ref: SA823232
A set of five graduated cylindrical glass jars filled with various natural seashells, featuring matching glass stoppers and arranged in a row.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Seashells
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsCylindrical glass bodies, Ground glass stoppers, Graduated sizes, Natural seashell contents
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

The Grand Tour was a traditional excursion of Europe undertaken by upper-class young men and collectors during the 18th and 19th centuries to absorb cultural history. Travellers gathered natural history specimens, such as shells, minerals, and fossils, housing them in glass jars as scientific curiosities.

Specimen jars from this era typically feature hand-blown or early mould-blown soda-lime glass with ground glass stoppers for airtight seals. The glass often exhibits characteristic imperfections, striations, and pontil marks typical of nineteenth-century manufacturing methods.

Authentic pieces display period-appropriate glass characteristics such as uneven thickness, tiny air bubbles, and light surface wear. The stoppers are individually ground to fit specific jar necks rather than being interchangeable mass-produced components.

These pieces integrate well into eclectic, maximalist, or study spaces by displaying them on bookshelves, mantelpieces, or inside glazed cabinets. Their neutral transparency allows them to complement both modern minimalist aesthetics and traditional period rooms.

Display glass jars away from direct sunlight to prevent the fading of organic shell pigments and degradation of historical labels. Clean the exterior gently with a dry or slightly damp microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners.
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