{"product_id":"horned-helmet-shell-cassis-cornuta","title":"Horned Helmet Shell - Cassis cornuta","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"259\"\u003eVintage 1950s–60s Seaside Rescued Shop Stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"363\"\u003eA large and sculptural \u003cstrong data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"325\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCassis cornuta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as the Horned Helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"584\"\u003eBoldly ridged with dramatic curved points, this is a substantial decorative shell with real presence. Its warm coral tones and architectural form make it an eye catching piece for shelves, consoles, or cabinet displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"589\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"627\"\u003eA Mid Century Seaside Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eThis shell was originally sold in a tourist shop in Seaton, Devon during the 1950s and 1960s. It was supplied through Italian importers who sourced shells from coastal regions around the world, a common practice for British seaside businesses of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003eStored for decades, it is now being offered once again. Natural and unprocessed, it represents a small but tangible piece of mid 20th century seaside trade and travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eFour from this original batch are available. Each is sold individually. They display beautifully as a symmetrical pair if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003eLength 230mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eWidth 200mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eHeight 180mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eWeight approximately 1kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eA heavy, solid specimen with strong visual balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eGood vintage condition. Minor natural surface markings consistent with age and genuine shell. No artificial polishing or modern finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003ePlease study photographs carefully as they form part of the description. You will receive the shell shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003eWe will be donating 10% of this sale to The Marine Conservation society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Devon Fox","offers":[{"title":"Shell #1","offer_id":53333516845383,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Shell #2","offer_id":53333516878151,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Shell #3","offer_id":53333516910919,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shell #4","offer_id":53333516943687,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shell #5","offer_id":53333516976455,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/0859\/8343\/files\/Shell1.png?v=1771246976","url":"https:\/\/shop.devonfox.co.uk\/products\/horned-helmet-shell-cassis-cornuta","provider":"Devon Fox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}