{"product_id":"pair-of-hand-painted-1952-british-souvenir-scallop-shells-barnes-london-signed-h-avery","title":"Pair of Hand-Painted 1952 British Souvenir Scallop Shells – Barnes, London – Signed H. Avery","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscovered in Australia, a delightful and unusual pair of hand-painted vintage scallop shell souvenirs depicting two iconic scenes from the historic London village of Barnes: Old Barnes Pond and The Terrace. Each shell is individually signed H. Avery and dated 1952, capturing the charm of post-war England in a naïve, impressionistic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully painted directly onto natural scallop shells and finished with a protective varnish, these decorative pieces were created as unique souvenirs rather than mass-produced transfers, making them both attractive and highly collectible. They would make a wonderful addition to a collection of British folk art, London memorabilia, or coastal decorative arts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare surviving pair with wonderful character and a tangible connection to one of London's most picturesque riverside villages. A wonderful piece of history and a unique gift for any special occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuarantee: I will refund the purchase price, no questions asked, if you are not satisfied with the piece upon delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping: Free shipping included and I can ship daily so the piece will leave quickly following an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeace of Mind: Every single order is fully insured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackground: I have been an avid collector for several decades across a range of interests but with a particular focus on high quality pieces featuring mother-of-pearl. I am marketing my collection for the first time. I hope you enjoy the pieces as much as I have enjoyed the process of finding them over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barrington and Son","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48782276984932,"sku":"344","price":300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/3836\/5540\/files\/344PaintedScallopShell1952HAvery_300IMG_4069-Photoroom-Photoroom.jpg?v=1785330351","url":"https:\/\/www.barringtonandson.com\/products\/pair-of-hand-painted-1952-british-souvenir-scallop-shells-barnes-london-signed-h-avery","provider":"Barrington and Son","version":"1.0","type":"link"}