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Antique 19th-Century Sowerby Seashell Engraving in Eastlake Frame
$285.00
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Description
A 19th-century natural history engraving from George Brettingham Sowerby II's A Conchological Manual, first published in London in 1839.
Featuring beautifully detailed illustrations of seashells in soft shades of blue, rose, cream, and brown, each specimen is individually numbered as part of this early scientific study of marine life.
The engraving is presented in a substantial antique Eastlake-style wooden frame with a deep profile, ebonized detailing, and delicate gold floral decoration. Soft blue matting complements the colors of the shells. 13.75" H × 12" W × 3" D