Pair of painted mother-of-pearl shells 'Fisherman's couple', late 19th century - Le Tréport
Pair of painted mother-of-pearl shells 'Fisherman's couple', late 19th century - Le Tréport
Pair of painted mother-of-pearl shells 'Fisherman's couple', late 19th century - Le Tréport
Pair of painted mother-of-pearl shells 'Fisherman's couple', late 19th century - Le Tréport
Pair of painted mother-of-pearl shells 'Fisherman's couple', late 19th century - Le Tréport
Pair of painted mother-of-pearl shells 'Fisherman's couple', late 19th century - Le Tréport
Pair of painted mother-of-pearl shells 'Fisherman's couple', late 19th century - Le Tréport
Pair of painted mother-of-pearl shells 'Fisherman's couple', late 19th century - Le Tréport
Pair of painted mother-of-pearl shells 'Fisherman's couple', late 19th century - Le Tréport
Pair of painted mother-of-pearl shells 'Fisherman's couple', late 19th century - Le Tréport
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Pair of painted mother-of-pearl shells 'Fisherman's couple', late 19th century - Le Tréport

19th century
Other style
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From: 37230, Luynes, France

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    Pair of painted natural mother-of-pearl shells depicting a fishing couple at low tide. Bottom right: "Le Tréport."
    This is a souvenir from a seaside trip. Note some paint fading and missing parts on the backs of the shells.
    Late 19th, early 20th century.
    Dimensions: H 17.5 x W 9 x D 9.5 cm

    Seaside Souvenirs
    From 1870, the opening of railway lines connecting Paris and certain regions to coastal towns developed seaside tourism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in seaside towns, particularly Le Tréport. The growth of this tourism, driven by the seaside resort's popularity, attracted a middle-class clientele, and souvenir shops took advantage of this opportunity to offer a wide range of objects, including painted mother-of-pearl, in these seaside towns.
    Seaside souvenirs were often handcrafted and decorative objects. They reflected the aesthetics and natural materials associated with coastal regions.

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    Condition As is
    Style Other style (Objects of curiosity of Other style Style)
    Period 19th century (Objects of curiosity 19th century)
    Country of origin France
    Width (cm) 9.5
    Height (cm) 17.5
    Materials Mother-of-pearl, Shell
    Shipping Time Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days
    Location 37230, Luynes, France
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