Banded Tiger Stripe Frog Claim Shell Antique

Banded Tiger Stripe Frog Claim Shell AntiqueLot (Collection) of Coral and Shell Marine Specimens 1 banded frog clam shells (larger) From a prominent San Antonio, TX estate Striped zebra like dark and light banded shells frog clams Bursidae (Bursa rana) Found in warm tropical and suptropical seas, often in rocky or coral reef environments

and its deep profile gives it strong wall presence even on its own

so it was probably made by a cabinetmaker or small workshop

particularly in the folds of the robe and the facial detailing

Contemporary full calf leather with gilt fleurons

often carry a distinct charm and individuality

Bishop of Toulon

with gently softened edges and a hinged lid opening to a spacious

decorative interiors

printed text blocks

after the celebrated Dutch animal painter Paulus Potter

Gadrooned border modling (beaded edge) and gilt brass escutcheon

vellum binding