Vintage Victorian Shell Box Candles & Lanterns A token of old-school luck

A token of old-school luck

Cover made from offset printing and hot foil

a tin-based alloy in the 1970s

among others

Liz is fascinated by the natural world and space

Vintage Victorian Shell Box Candles & Lanterns A token of old-school luckThis vintage 20th century rectangular shaped victorian shell box is among John Derian's trove of handpicked vintage & antique goods. Often handcrafted using a variety of small sea shells arranged over a wooden base, these boxes were produced as seaside souvenirs or tokens of affection. Today, they represent a blend of folk art and Victorian sentimentality. Details 11 L x 8. 5 W x 4 H Mix of natural sea shells, wood base, fabric lined interior with