Three Victorian Shellwork Flower Arrangements

Three Victorian Shellwork Flower ArrangementsA rare set of three exquisite antique shellwork sculptures, fashioned as flower arrangements. England, late 19th early 20th century. Why we love them These exquisite shellwork bouquets are handcrafted from hundreds of different seashells, meticulously positioned, using wire and paper so that they imitate floral bouquets. The flowers vary in their type and colour, ranging from white carnations to pink peonies and roses. All three shell flower

after Jacques de Sève (fl

the unusual thinness of its components

An impressive pottery charger

is illustrated in Margaret Jourdain

including the drawer linings and swing lopers

having a rear-drop leaf

reading: 'Hichozan Shimpo-sei' (made by Hichozan Shimpo)

who formed a powerful Syndicate with William Hallett (d

The superb construction and choice of timbers are also typical of Gillows

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in the style of Gillows of Lancaster

circa 1840-1860