About the item:  Rare mid 19th century carved Cowrie shell, c1860. These shells were carved and sold to passengers on the SS Great Eastern as souvenirs of their journey. The SS Great Eastern was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and launched in 1858. At the time she was the largest ship ever built and sailed routes to Australia and then North America. She was broken up in 1889.The shell is carved with information relating to the ship: "A present from the Grt Eastern. Tons... 24000, Length 692ft, breadth 83, Depth 60". Overall condition is good with no obvious defects. An interesting piece of maritime history. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

 

Size: 10cm long/wide x 5cm tall x 7cm deep. I will happily ship worldwide.


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Dispatch and Returns: I will always dispatch items within 3 working days and will combine postage when multiple items are purchased. I am happy to take any questions about my items so feel free to contact me if you are unsure about any aspect of the listing or would like further information.

About me: I have been a passionate collector of antiques and collectables for over 30 years. My tastes are diverse and range from fine antique furniture, African ,Indian and Asian ethnographic antiques and tribal art, to vintage slot machines - the more unusual and curious the better! I have travelled extensively throughout Africa, Asia, India, North America and much of my collection has been sourced in the Country of origin. After many years of collecting I decided to start to sell  and have established  'Curious Antiques' which specialises in a range of fine and more unusual antiques.These include fine furniture, religious items, militaria, amusement machines and one of the Countries best collections of African,Chinese, Eastern and Indian tribal and ethnographic antiques.

I value your custom and will do all I can to keep you happy and satisfied. I accept returns within 14 days of receipt if you are unhappy with any purchase, providing the buyer pays the return postage. I would really appreciate your positive feedback when I get it right and my aim is to ensure you are delighted with your purchase. International buyers please contact me for a more accurate indication of postage/freight costs. 

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