Early 19th Century Engraving Illustrating Three Types of Sea Polyps colonial treen salt shaker I believe it may have

I believe it may have been a collections box

picking it up occasionally to give it a twirl around

it is an example of Dhokra metal casting

were a significant influence on Newcomb

named for the stream that flows through the town and and famous for salmon fishery as well as a long

Early 19th Century Engraving Illustrating Three Types of Sea Polyps colonial treen salt shaker I believe it may haveI was struck by the terrific delicacy of this original engraving from 1814, and with the rather surreal properties of these sea polyps! At top is the Clustered Animal Flower "stretching out its claws" and below are a Sea Carnation and a Proboscis Polipus. For me the manner of this engraving amplifies its subject to wonderfully evoke the mystery and wonder of the underwater world! 7 1 8" x 10 1 8". Very good antique condition.