{"product_id":"large-vintage-kermadec-islands-natural-abalone-shell-1950s","title":"Large Vintage Kermadec Islands Natural Abalone Shell (1950s)","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCollected in the late 1950s, this large natural abalone shell (\u003cem\u003eHaliotis\u003c\/em\u003e sp.) has beautiful coastal character and real sculptural appeal. The interior shows soft mother-of-pearl iridescence in silvery, blush, green and pale violet tones, while the exterior retains its naturally weathered marine texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust think how many fritters you could have made with this beauty?!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was collected on Raoul Island in the Kermadec Islands in the late 1950s or early 1960s by the original owner’s father, who was stationed there as part of the Raoul Island Meteorological and Radio Station team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt makes a beautiful natural display piece for a shelf, console, coffee table or cabinet of curiosities. Its generous size gives it wonderful presence, whether styled on its own or layered into a broader coastal or organic décor setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: Approx 21cm x 16cm x 5.5cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage natural condition with weathering, marine encrustation, bore holes, surface marks and irregularities to the edges associated with its original life and age. Interior retains lovely iridescence. Please refer to photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCollector Note: \u003c\/b\u003eThis piece forms part of our Sculptural Décor Curated Collection, featuring carefully selected objects chosen for their striking form, texture, and visual presence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e👉 \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eExplore the\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetretro.co.nz\/collections\/sculptural-decor\" id=\"OWA317715d4-1dae-1792-4d69-e489c81b0c14\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" title=\"Sculptural Décor Curated Collection | Home Decor | Planet Retro NZ\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003efull collection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e👉 \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn more about the\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetretro.co.nz\/pages\/collector-note-sculptural-decor\" id=\"OWAd93cdc0e-8450-9e8c-7684-25f3ea2f57b0\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" title=\"Collector Note for Sculptural Decor Curated Collection | Planet Retro NZ\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ecollection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126411763882,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0029\/1124\/0303\/files\/large-vintage-abalone-shell-raoul-island-kermadec-islands-planet-retro-nz.png?v=1787621484","url":"https:\/\/planetretro.co.nz\/products\/large-vintage-kermadec-islands-natural-abalone-shell-1950s","provider":"Planet Retro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}