Pansy Shell Paperweight in Silver - No. 3

Pansy Shell Paperweight in Silver - No. 3Our Pansy Shell family is a set of five sterling silver paperweights. The beautiful pansy shell is known by many names and can be found all over the world. In New Zealand its known as a snapper biscuit. Other English names include sand dollar, sand cake or cake urchin, while in Spanish speaking areas its most often called a galleta de mar, or sea cookie. Whether suggesting the five petal flower design in the center, a large silver coin, or something

Our Pansy Shell family is a set of five sterling silver paperweights.

The beautiful pansy shell is known by many names and can be found all over the world. In New Zealand it’s known as a snapper biscuit. Other English names include sand dollar, sand cake or cake urchin, while in Spanish speaking areas it’s most often called a galleta de mar, or sea cookie.

Whether suggesting the five-petal flower design in the center, a large silver coin, or something delectable to eat, the pansy shell is actually not a shell, but a type of sea urchin turned bone-white by the sun.

Handmade Sterling Silver paperweight:
Pansy Shell No 1 5.4cm Length x 6.1cm Width
Pansy Shell No 2 3.9cm Length x 4.5cm Width
Pansy Shell No 3 3.4cm Length x 3.9cm Width
Pansy Shell No 4 2.8cm Length x 3.1cm Width
Pansy Shell No 5 2cm Length x 2.2cm Width

Made in Mauritius.