19th Century Marine Composition Diorama – Rare Folk Art bedroom interiors ideas which has led to many

which has led to many surviving example

Lovely shape and detail and lightweight

possibly of Anglo-Indian origin with a lovely old patina

Gorgeous for a touch of vintage chic to any room

Perfect for a bit of old-world French charm for cutlery or flowers

19th Century Marine Composition Diorama – Rare Folk Art bedroom interiors ideas which has led to manyThis charming Victorian seaweed and shell diorama reflects the 19th centurys fascination with the natural world. As seaside holidays became more popular, collecting seaweed and shells became a fashionable and educational pastime, particularly for women. Even Queen Victoria is known to have enjoyed pressing seaweed into decorative albums during her youth. As the popularity of this hobby grew, they evolved into decorative three dimensional displays like