{"product_id":"triton-s-trumpet-shell-charonia-tritonis","title":"Triton’s Trumpet Shell - Charonia tritonis","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"336\" data-start=\"235\"\u003eA large and impressive \u003cstrong data-end=\"299\" data-start=\"258\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCharonia tritonis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as Triton’s Trumpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"575\" data-start=\"338\"\u003eRecognised for its elongated spiral form and flared opening, this is a substantial decorative shell with strong sculptural presence. Its warm natural colouring and bold scale make it well suited to shelves, consoles, or cabinet displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"580\" data-start=\"577\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"618\" data-start=\"582\"\u003eA Mid Century Seaside Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"877\" data-start=\"620\"\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-end=\"1051\" data-start=\"879\"\u003eStored for decades, it is now being offered once again. Natural and unprocessed, it represents a small but tangible piece of mid twentieth century seaside trade and travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1159\" data-start=\"1053\"\u003eIf more than one is available, each is sold individually. They display well as a balanced pair if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1164\" data-start=\"1161\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1180\" data-start=\"1166\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1252\" data-start=\"1182\"\u003ePlease see images\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1310\" data-start=\"1254\"\u003eA solid, well formed specimen with good overall balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1315\" data-start=\"1312\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1330\" data-start=\"1317\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1470\" data-start=\"1332\"\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-end=\"1578\" data-start=\"1472\"\u003ePlease study photographs carefully as they form part of the description. You will receive the shell shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1578\" data-start=\"1472\"\u003eWe will be donating 10% of this sale to the marine conservation society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Devon Fox","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53333530050887,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/0859\/8343\/files\/DSC_4170.jpg?v=1771179875","url":"https:\/\/shop.devonfox.co.uk\/products\/triton-s-trumpet-shell-charonia-tritonis","provider":"Devon Fox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}