Artwork details Original hand-colored engraving published by Cassell & Co., London, c. 1880. This finely detailed zoological plate features a series of marine shells including:

Pecten

Cochlea Lunaris

Interior of the same

Mytilus

Interior of the same

Chama

Cassis rubra

Striated Lepas

Cueullaris voluta

Cucullaris

Purpura foliata

Chama

Sanded Volute

Purpura crispata

Interior of the same

Cochlea Lunaris fusca

Cassell & Co., founded in 1848 in London, was renowned for publishing beautifully produced engravings. This series of animal prints is one of its representative works; when the hand-coloured editions were released around 1880, they quickly became beloved among collectors for their lively composition and exquisite detail.

Framed size 485 mm × 385 mm

Condition Excellent vintage condition. Note: Listed as ‘Used’ on Trade Me because this is an original 19th-century vintage print. The artwork is antique, but the framing is newly made.

Framing Framed locally in Auckland, New Zealand by a Fine Art Trade Guild certified framer. Conservation-grade matboard and glazing ensure lasting beauty and protection.

Shipping & Pick-up Pick-up available in Auckland. Free tracked shipping within NZ (urban addresses). Rural delivery +$6.

Perfect for Coastal or contemporary interiors, collectors of natural history prints, or as a unique gift for ocean lovers.

Keywords vintage shell print, marine biology art, antique engraving, natural history print, Victorian zoology, Cassell & Co, hand coloured print, Auckland art, Ponsonby gallery, In Arcade Gallery