Why You’ll Love It
A charming seaside collector’s grouping featuring a handmade hardbound Shells & Corals book filled with gorgeous full-color illustrated pages, a blue woven basket overflowing with genuine shells, and a tiny glass specimen jar with cork stopper holding approximately twenty miniature shells. The thoughtful details create the feeling of a naturalist’s treasured beach discoveries gathered over time. Perfect for a coastal cottage, curiosity cabinet, beach house library, or seaside study vignette.
Details
Materials: Paper, glass, natural shells, mixed media
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; Book: 1" tall; Basket: 1½” tall; Jar: ¾” tall
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Artisan, unsigned
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: The “book, filled basket, and jar filled with shells” are included only. Other accessories and dolls shown are for staging purposes.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
