Tropical Shell Display Tray Mixed Specimens with Labels

Tropical Shell Display Tray Mixed Specimens with LabelsA display tray holding one of the more varied arrangements in this collection. The standout is a large chocolate brown sea biscuit, sitting at the centre of the composition. Around it: an iridescent abalone's, rows of patterned cone shells, fig shells, cowries in various sizes and markings, auger shells, sea snails, and a scatter of smaller pieces and a lovely piece of coral. A few shells carry folded paper labels tucked inside. Please note this tray

No maker’s mark

Condition: Very good vintage condition with attractive crazing

A distinctly New Zealand piece

rear spindles and a lower rail of hooks

Carl Teichert operated his own porcelain factory in Meissen from the 1860s and produced Blue Onion wares of genuine quality

two with single chips)

glass insert intact

and a small tender on deck

Five rings appear in excellent condition

Collector's Note: This piece is a perfect match for the 13-Piece Alfred Meakin 'Ovando' Dinner Service and the matching Vegetable Tureen (available separately)

and a sturdy

and cottagecore craft projects