{"product_id":"antique-1879-new-shells-from-peru-natural-history-lithograph-framed","title":"Antique 1879 “New Shells from Peru” Natural History Lithograph, Framed","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA little scientific history, dressed for the gallery wall.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDated \u003cstrong\u003e1879\u003c\/strong\u003e and titled \u003cstrong\u003e“New Shells from Peru,”\u003c\/strong\u003e this antique natural history plate features six meticulously illustrated shells in muted blue, charcoal, cream, and sepia tones. The print is attributed to \u003cstrong\u003eG.B. Sowerby\u003c\/strong\u003e and appears to originate from the \u003cem\u003eProceedings of the Zoological Society of London\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLayered linework matting and a carved warm-brown wood frame give the piece a beautifully collected, old-library quality. Perfect for a study, bathroom, bedroom, or anywhere that could use a coastal reference without becoming aggressively nautical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntique natural history shell illustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDated 1879\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitled “New Shells from Peru”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked “P.Z.S. 1879 Pl. IV”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustration attributed to G.B. Sowerby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelieved to be an original period plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuted blue, charcoal, cream, and sepia palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom layered matting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved brown wood frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible age-related toning and light wear consistent with its age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFraming has not been opened, so the print has not been independently authenticated or examined outside the frame. Scientific history, handsome matting, and not a single seashell slogan in sight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Next of Kin Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53856216875322,"sku":"NOK00291","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/1452\/0634\/files\/IMG_0857.jpg?v=1785954855","url":"https:\/\/nextofkincollective.com\/products\/antique-1879-new-shells-from-peru-natural-history-lithograph-framed","provider":"Next of Kin Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}