Antique Engraving on Parchment Sacred Heart Fountain Hell Colored German

Sea Shells: All of our ocean related, antique lithographs & hand-colored shell engravings, are over 100 years old. Yes, we offer beautiful sets of framed antique prints, with modern, professional, archival picture framing. We also offer loose plates by Knorr, Lamarck, Seba, Gualtieri & Nodder. Let us help you find the look you want to achieve for your ocean side home. You will be living with original natural history recordings. About the ocean, from centuries ago.

Find a comprehensive sea shell collection in the form of antique lithographs and hand water colored engravings from centuries ago, available prints.

A decorative collection of watercolor engravings from the late 18th century of sea shells.

Set of 9 Framed, 19th Century Engravings of Seashells by Kuster, Martini & Chemnitz

An exquisite framed set of nine decorative antique prints of sea shells which published in Nurnberg, Germany in the mid 19th century. The hand colored engravings are the work of Heinrich Carl Kuster with the help of Martini & Chemnitz. He devoted his life researching and documenting seashells and insects. Each piece is framed in double rag matting and under UV glass in beautiful beachy burlwood picture frames. The overall dimensions of each framed piece is 14×18″. The set of nine $3150. shipped in America. Call Anne at 413-245-4197 to place your order.

Albertus Seba 18th Century Shell Engravings

Sea Shells: Set of Three Framed Seba Designs

This set of framed Albertus Seba sea shells are extraordinary designs from 1734-1765. Each mid 18th century, antique print is a rare copper plate engraving on hand made laid paper. Seba was a wealthy Dutch apothecary as well as member of the East India Company. He amassed large collection of natural history specimens sourced from throughout the world. He sold his first such collection to Peter the Great. A total of 446 different plates published for Albertus Seba's Locccupletissimi Rerum Naturlium Thesauri Accurata Descripta.

The spectacular folio sized sheets have exquisite details. This set was framed many years ago by Pocker bespoke framers in New York. Sticker on reverse. Call Anne to discuss your interest at 413-245-4197.

Seba Shells Engraving Design with Cockatoos

Shells from Locccupletissimi Rerum Naturlium Thesauri Accurata Descripta

This is perhaps the finest engraving to publish on nautilus shells. The antique print depicts exquisite carved nautilus shells. Published Amsterdam 1734-1765 for Albertus Seba's Locccupletissimi Rerum Naturlium Thesauri Accurata Descripta. Sea-shells and the ocean were a particular interest to this Dutch 18th century pharmacist collector and naturalist. Some of his collections can still be viewed almost 3 centuries later in Museums around the world. Call Anne 413-235-4197 to discuss your order.

Nautilus seashells, rare engraving, published 1734-1754, by Albertus Seba for Locupletissimi Rerum Naturalium Thesauri Accurata Descriptio. — Seba Nautilus Sea Shells Engraving 27×20″

More Albertus Seba, Decorative Antique Prints of Sea Shells

This pair of magnificent sea shells were published in the early 18th Century, from 1734-1854. Albertus Seba published the most magnificent work Locupletissimi Rerum Naturalium Thesauri Accurata Descriptio. It was a book of curiosities based on the personal collection of Seba's specimens of newly identified flora & fauna. The ocean, including sea-shells was a particular interest to this Dutch 18th century pharmacist collector and naturalist. Each piece measures 13 1/2 x 20″

Rare 18th century engraving of seashells sourced from Albertus Seba's "Locupletissimi Rerum Naturalium Thesauri Accurata Descriptio". — Albertus SebaLXIV Sea Shells

George Perry's Conchology Aquatints from 1811

Drawn by Clarke and engraved by William Miller. The aquatints for George Perry's Conchology, the Natural History of Shells, published London 1810 to 1811. This new 19th Century Conchology book stunned subscribers because the shells were shown so large, lifelike and in water colors.

Aquatints, an early printing technique, utilized 1770 to 1830 offered tones rather than a line engraving effect. Etched into metal with the use of resin & acid the plate would be cleaned, inked & printed with depth. The water colors seen here were applied by hand. Each pieces measures 11×16 1/2″ and a couple smaller pieces measure 10 1/4 x 16″. Bright colors. Excellent condition. $425. each. Call Anne at 413-245-4197.

Antique bookplates from the late 18th Century of Starfish & Sea Urchins

Decorate your space with antique shell prints from our antique shows and other events collection! These antique shell prints are copper plate engravings on hand made hand laid rag paper that were published from 1779-1820 in Paris, France to document all the different kinds of sea shells found around the world. The water color illumination has been added recently by a professional colorist. Each piece measures 9 1/4 x 12 1/4″. Call Anne at 413-245-4197 to discuss your order.

Seashells engraving sourced from 17th century encyclopedia "Histoire Naturelle". — Echinus Sea Shells Engraving143

Fantastic 18th century bookplate engraving of sand dollars which are seashells. — Fabulous Sea Shells Sand Dollar148

Antique (18th century) Sand Dollars Engraving Seashells Lamarck plate 150 — Antique Sand Dollars Engraving150

18th century engraving of sand dollars seashells plate 147 from "Histoire Naturelle". — Sea Shells Echinodermes Plate147

Lamarck seashells engraving of sand dollars anatomy from "Histoire Naturelle," 18th century bookplate. — SeaShells131 Sand Dollar Interior

Sand Dollars French Engraving over 100 years old, Lamarck seashells, from Histoire Naturelle, plate 152. — Sand Dollars French Engraving Lamarck seashells plate 152

Antique Sea Shells Engraving Urchins 134

Antique SeaShells Sand$146 (Paper color is same as the others photoed).

Sea Shells: 1770 Lister Engravings on Hand Made Rag Paper

Wonderful sea shells, original depictions from 1770. Rare copper plate engravings published in England for Martin Lister's remarkable effort to depict & document sea shells known at the time for his book entitled Histoire Conchyliorum. The strikes have deep intense ink. Certainly they were printed at the beginning of the creation of the copper plate, (as there could only be about 300 pieces printed from each plate because the copper surface was too soft to print more and the image would not be crisp). Never published in color. They are absolutely beautiful as they are. Own a piece of history almost 250 years old.

Each piece measures about 8 3/4 x 13 1/2″ and is in good overall condition. $75. each or in sets of three or more $65. each. Call 413-245-4197 to place your order.

Beautiful black and white engraving of seashells, 18th century, pearl in clam shell. — Sea Shell Pearls Lister221

antique shell print — Sea Shell Pearls Lister221

Shells by Lamarck. 18th Century Hand Colored Engravings 1790-1810

These rare antique engravings of shells date to 1790-1810. Each piece is a copperplate engraving on rag paper with modern hand-coloring. Published in France. Each antique print is over 200 years old. They are the special foldouts of the encyclopedic volumes so they have an issue fold. Double sized measuring 11 3/4 x 15 1/2″.

Sea Urchins Echinus Plate 136 $325.date 1790-1810 hand colored copperplate engraving — Sea Urchins Echinus Plate 136 $325.

Shells Scallops Plate 208 $325.date 1790-1810 hand colored copperplate engraving — Sea Urchins Echinus Plate 136 $325.

Coming Soon: More Gualtieri, 18th Century Engravings of Sea Shells

Rare 18th Century Hand Colored Engravings of Shells Published in Italy by Gualtieri, dating to 1742. Professionally framed using archival and museum quality materials. Each framed piece measures 22 x 26″ with a paper size of 12 x 18″ and the plate mark measures 10 x 14″ Click here to contact us. This set of 6 is sold.

Shell Engraving Hand Colored Framed Gualtiere

Shell Engraving Old Hand Colored Framed Gualtieri — Shell Engraving Hand Colored Framed Gualtiere

Antique Lamarck Hand-Colored Shell Engravings from 1779-1820

Shells! These old engravings of shells date from 1779 to 1820. They were published by Lamarck in France. Numerous well known artists worked on this series including Marachel and PJ Redoute. They are stunning old copper plate engravings with modern water colors. They range in price from $125. to $225. each. and we do offer discounts on sets. Each print measures about 8×11″ and are in very good condition. Click here to contact us.

These old sea shell prints date from 1779 to 1820. They were published by Lamarck in France. Numerous well known artists worked on this series including Marachel and PJ Redoute. These are stunning old copper plate engravings with water colors. They range in price from 125. to 225. each. and a discount on a set. Each print measures about 8x11" These are stunning old copper plate engravings with water colors. — 94171 $150.

Super set of 6 framed engravings of sea shells, over 175 years old.

Ready to hang, this set of 6, framed, decorative antique prints of sea shells are 175 years old to 200 years old. For instance Plate 52 Published London by E. Donovan & Messeurs by Simpkin & Marshall on Sept 1 1823. The two framed sea shells in the middle, are the work of Kuster, Martini & Chemnitz, Germany, the mid 1800's. All of them are hand colored engravings on hand made paper.

Set of six framed decorative antique prints of sea shells over 175 years old. Perfect decor for ocean & beach house.

Each piece has been professionally framed using archival materials including UV glass. Each piece measures 13 x 16″ and can be displayed in several arrangements. The beachy burl picture frames make this set of 6 framed engravings of sea shells the perfect collection which brings the beach and ocean to your home. This set of 6 is sold, but let us replicate the grouping for you. Call Anne at 413-245-4197 or email at anne@annehallantiqueprints.com to place or discuss your order.

Ocean themed set of framed antique shell engravings.

A set of six framed antique engravings of seashells. Unusual picture framing.

Collection of six antique engravings of sea shells framed.

This exquisite collection of six framed sea shell engravings is sold. The antique prints published 1779-1830 for thee different publications. Each of the antique prints are late eighteenth or early nineteenth century book plates. Each piece has professional archival framing. Complete with ultraviolet glass. Framed in a beautiful blonde burl wood frames. They would be sensational in an ocean side home. Designed to hang three over three. Above a sofa would be a perfect collection. Each piece measures 14×17″. Call to discuss an order for yourself call Anne at 413-245-4197.

antique framed shell print — Knorr Sea Shells Antique Engraving

Sea Shells: Set of 6 Framed, George Wolfgang Knorr, Hand-Colored Engravings.

c.1764 George Wolfgang Knorr. This magnificent shell print was product circa 1764 in Nurnberg, Germany by George Wolfgang Knorr. It comes from what is considered one of the rarest works on shells ever produced, Vernugen der Augen un des Gemuth. Each antique print is framed with conservation materials including double rag mats and UV glass. We use the highest quality products when framing any of our antique prints. (Print dimensions: 6.75″ x 8.5″) the collection would be well suited for a 9′ area or above a sofa. Check back again soon for more Knorr shells! Call Anne at 413-245-4197 Email: anne@annehallantiqueprints.com

In conclusion, we have a large selection of old prints of sea shells. Artists and authors include Lamarck, Albertus Seba, and other early naturalists works on shells. Please contact us with your interest as this subject is popular at shows, and it is hard to keep a good online inventory. Our antique shell prints are very old engravings and lithographs, that were produced from from 1640 to 1900. We are pleased to offer our customers great service. Feel free to contact us with your specific interests. Phone: 413-245-4197 Email: anne@annehallantiqueprints.com

Here some additional ideas: See More Albertus Seba Cabinet of Curiosities & other 18th Century Engravings of miscellaneous corals etc., Seguy Insectes Papillons, Elieser Bloch Fish Engravings, See Trout & Salmon Thank you for visiting!

Antique Engraving on Parchment Sacred Heart Fountain Hell Colored German

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