Set of 2 delicate silver mussel shell plates, 1960s.
Two delicate silver-plated plates shaped like mussel shells, one slightly larger than the other, elevated gracefully on subtle feet. Their form embodies a refined simplicity, an organic geometry that draws directly from nature’s serene and rhythmic motifs.
The mussel shell — intimately tied to marine ecosystems — resonates as a symbol of transformation, memory, and environmental awareness. These themes ripple throughout contemporary design discourse, reflecting a deepening cultural engagement with water’s vital role and poetic presence.
Their understated elegance invites both everyday use and thoughtful curation, articulating a timeless conversation between material, form, and the quiet power of nature’s enduring shapes.
OBJECT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT: Set of 2 silver mussel shell plates with feet
PERIOD: 1960s
MATERIAL: Silver plated
COLOR: Silver
TEXTURE: Smooth reflective - polished with mussel shell ridges
CONDITION: Excellent condition
DIMENSIONS: (+-)
A: Width: 4 cm; Length: 7.5 cm; Height: 2 cm;
B: Width: 6 cm; Length: 11.5 cm; Height: 3 cm;