50/1936

Collection

Miscellaneous

Brief description

Ornament made from shells arranged in the form of a floral bouquet above an arch, on a wooden base with turned feet and covered with a glass dome, thought to date c.1840-1880.

Object name

ornament
shell ornament

Object number

50/1936

Location

On Display

Production date

1840-1880 (manufactured)

Period

Victorian (1837-1901)

Material

glass
wood
shell
wire
card

Technique

applied
blown
turned
glued

Physical description

Glass dome on wooden base, containing shells simulating floral bouquet

Dimensions

Height: 54.5cm
Width: 33.5cm
Depth: 17cm

Website keywords

ornaments