Description
Low tide on the Île de Ré, and the rock pools are full of wonders. Théo, aged eight, lies flat on his stomach with his nose almost touching the water, watching a tiny fish dart between fronds of weed. His grandfather swears that he once saw a seahorse in this very pool, back when he was Théo’s age, and Théo has been searching for it every summer since.
This oyster shell finally delivers that seahorse, along with a whole shoal of lively fish swimming through a painted ocean scene. It is a joyful piece for a seaside cottage, a bathroom shelf beside the sea glass jar, or the desk of a marine biologist. Give it to a child who loves the ocean, a couple honeymooning by the sea, or anyone who keeps sand in their shoes long after the holiday ends.
What makes it special
- Formed in the shape of an oyster shell
- Decorated with a painted ocean scene
- Colourful seahorses and lively fish swim across the design
- Cheerful marine colours that suit coastal and beach-house decor
- Painted by hand in Limoges, France, from French porcelain
- A delight for ocean lovers, divers and shell collectors
Let it sit beside shells gathered on real beaches, and it will look right at home. Children especially love counting the seahorses and naming every fish.
