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*SALE* Authentic Models Sailor Boy, Shell Frame
One of the curious hobbies of the 18th century was the creation of Cabinets of Curiosities. Sailors and merchants traveled the world, returning with exotics. Sometimes a rhinoceros, a ring tailed lemur, a Hottentot, plants… Shells. Shells were the most popular of exotic collectables, witness painted still lives.
H. 2.36 in. / 5.99 cm.
Diam. 15.16 in. / 38.51 cm.