{"product_id":"vintage-purple-sea-urchin-shell","title":"Vintage Purple Sea Urchin Shell","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage Purple Sea Urchin Shell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBring a touch of the ocean’s quiet beauty into your home with this naturally preserved vintage purple sea urchin shell. Delicately patterned with intricate symmetry, its soft lilac tones and textured surface showcase one of nature’s most remarkable designs. Whether displayed as part of a coastal-inspired interior, a Victorian-style curiosity collection, or a decorative vignette, this exquisite shell is a timeless natural treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSea urchins have fascinated collectors and natural historians for centuries. Once the living home of a marine echinoderm, the empty shell—known as a “test”—is formed from hundreds of interlocking calcium plates, creating the distinctive geometric pattern that has made sea urchins highly sought after for both scientific collections and decorative displays. Their natural architecture has inspired artists, designers, and collectors for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis vintage specimen has been carefully preserved, retaining its beautiful lavender-pink colouring and wonderfully detailed surface texture. Every shell is unique, making it a one of-a-kind decorative piece that celebrates the artistry of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePerfect for styling on a coffee table, nestled amongst antique books, displayed in a cabinet of curiosities, or incorporated into a coastal or botanical décor scheme. It also makes a thoughtful gift for shell collectors, beach lovers, or anyone who appreciates natural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDiameter 11cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHeight 9cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSHIPPING UK only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West and Co Interiors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57271421436279,"sku":"6081","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/6662\/2146\/files\/6081sea.jpg?v=1783449166","url":"https:\/\/westandcointeriors.co.uk\/products\/vintage-purple-sea-urchin-shell","provider":"West and Co Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}