Dry Fan Sea Coral 27" long x 21" wide

By islandgirl247, 29 November, 2013
Description

This is a whole coral shaped like a fan. It was found in the waters of The Channel Islands between San Clemente and Santa Catalina Islands in early 1950's. The measurements are 27" at it's longest lenth and 21" at it's widest points. 

Category
Other
Medium
Real Sea Coral
Distinguishing marks
Coral: sharpness in texture on one side and smooth surfaced on the other side
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
27" at it's longest points by 21" at it's widest points
Date Period
Early 1950's
Weight
11.5 lbs.
History
My grandfather (now deceased) was a fisherman of The Channel Islands.He found and brought home this piece of Coral to his son(who is my father) in the early 1950's. It was set in a cool place in my father's yard and remained there until he purchased a home in 1970. This is the year I was born and brought home to the same home I now currently reside in for 43 years. The Coral was moved to the new house and placed in the back yard under a cat walk porch where Banana Trees grew in a shaded area. I remember this Coral being in the same place in my parents back yard up until 10 years ago when we built an addition to the house which at that time I moved it into my basement.
Price
$240.00
Price Paid (If known)
This item was not paid for in dollar amount, it was found but because Coral is bought and sold in the Consumers Market there should be a dollar value of this finding.
For Sale?
Yes
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