Stock No. 35851

Pair of Georgian Style Scallop Shell Wall Carvings

A stunning pair of Georgian style carved limewood scallop shells with foliage scrolls. Dating from circa 1870, these wooden shells each have hooks to the reverse for hanging, making beautiful pieces of architectural wall décor. You can just imagine them styled either side of a chimney breast or together above a console, their near matching…

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£1,875.00

Dimensions

Depth: 3cm1.18in

Width: 32cm12.6in

Height: 40cm15.75in

Weight: 1kg2.2lbs

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Imperial

Condition Report

Good structural condition. Stripped finish. Small losses. Small traces of historic insect activity (inactive). One is missing the end of its left scroll. Both have hooks for hanging.

Wear

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1870

Maker

Unknown

Material

Limewood, Timber, Wood

Origin

England

Period

Mid 19th Century

Style

Georgian, Regency, Victorian

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A stunning pair of Georgian style carved limewood scallop shells with foliage scrolls. Dating from circa 1870, these wooden shells each have hooks to the reverse for hanging, making beautiful pieces of architectural wall décor.

You can just imagine them styled either side of a chimney breast or together above a console, their near matching design bringing classical symmetry and grandeur to any interior setting.

Provenance: Ossowski, Pimlico Road, London

Additional Information

Dimensions stated are for each.

Weight stated is for both.

Additional information

Weight 1 kg
Dimensions 3 × 32 × 40 cm
Date of Manufacture

Circa 1870

Maker

Material

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Origin

England

Period

Mid 19th Century

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