14,75USD
If you have visited the "Real Old Seashells" section of my shop before, you know that I have an affinity for old shells & coral, left behind by beachcombers from another day & time. These sea finds only get better with time and old shells often have a patina that can not be matched in todays shell shops. I came upon a treasure trove of seashells & coral from an old collection. I will be listing all of them.
An especially thick and pretty specimen of abalone, a fav of mine, this listing is for a very old abalone seashell. I affectionately named this old glorious shell "Beauty & the Beast" due to the wonderfully diverse sides. I actually prefer the "beast" side, the textured layered bumpy chalky side! It has a very fossil like ambiance on this side but can also be displayed so you get some of both sides. I have some of these and they are so gorgeous in an old wooden bowl with the juxtaposition of the light, very organic side against wood. But sometimes your mood may direct you to display its stunning iridescent pearl like shimmering inside. Love the shimmering bling. Also great for holding your own bling, like rings and earrings. I love what the sea and time do together! The beast side is in its natural state with layers of textures and encrustations, even some tiny remnant of coral reef beginnings. It is an off white with some very subtle hints of gray and pink. Lots of lines and striations also. . This listing is for the exact shell seen in photos. A beautiful piece sculpted by the sea. Often you see these polished and they are really pretty but I love the natural state of these. The shimmering inside with blues, greens, pinks, & silver tones is also totally natural.
This old beauty measures 6" long by 5 1/4" wide by 2 1/2 inches deep". This abalone is very heavy for its size as it is a very thick shell and also quite hardy.
Gorgeous for a cabinet of curiosities type display & beachy décor. Even if you aren't going for beach décor, seashells are timeless and makes great additions for any décor. God really is the best artist!
Shipping includes tracking. Convo before checking out if you want insurance, which would be $1.95 additional.
I can get quite a few shells/corals in flat rate boxes so convo for combined shipping rate if you are interested in several pieces. I offer such a wide range of items in SeaSeaRider that I can not automatically put the discounts on my shipping charts. I do my best to combine shipping and save you moolah if items can be shipped together. If you don't want to wait and want to go ahead and check out, I will refund thru Paypal if I am able to ship items together safely for a savings. I do this all the time!
Visit my shop SeaSeaRider for a plethora of sea things, from old shells to bookplates for framing to sea vignettes plus letterpress, botanical and bird bookplates, my original sea themed art & sea jewels, books, ephemera, glass, and a boat load of vintage Christmas & Valentines, etc. Much to inspire you to decorate, create, or find a gift for the sea/beach or vintage lover in your life!
May you always have the beach to yourself. (: