An Unmounted Carved Shell CameoAn Unmounted Carved Shell Cameo A small unmounted shell cameo depicting a young beauty. Measures approx. 1-1/8"L x 1"W.
Decorative shell ornament, approxDecorative shell ornament, approx 8cm H x 17cm W x 5cm D
A loose carved shell cameo approx.A loose carved shell cameo approx. 5 x 4 cm.
A bronze model of a snail on aA bronze model of a snail on a leaf the shell being a natural shell part abraded and polished to reveal the nacre 11 cm length together with two small bronze incense burners.
COLLECTION OF THREE SHELLS .COLLECTION OF THREE SHELLS .
A carved shell cameo of a classicalA carved shell cameo of a classical figure approx. 4.5 x 3.5 cm.
A LARGE COLLECTION OF SHELLS primarilyA LARGE COLLECTION OF SHELLS primarily contained within a stained wood display case, the case measuring 9cm high x 44cm wide x 20cm deep (a lot) Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection of English Furniture, Naïve and Folk Art.
A Natural Shell Box and a SmallA Natural Shell Box and a Small Tortoise Tray The natural shell case has been fitted with metal rims and hinged, measures approx. 2-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 1-1/2". The small rectangular tortoise tray measures approx. 4-1/2" x 3-1/2".
Collection of Seven Rare ExoticCollection of Seven Rare Exotic Seashells, composed of a pencil sea urchin (Heterocentrotus mammillatus), dia. 9", a pair of white fluted ribbon clams, l. 7", a pair of silver/copper iridescent rough-back abalone shells, l. 5-1/2", and two nautilus shells, the first Nautilus belauensis (Zebra nautilus), l. 8", and the second Nautilus pompilius (Pearl nautilus), l. 7-1/2".
GROUP OF ELEVEN ASSORTED EXOTICGROUP OF ELEVEN ASSORTED EXOTIC SEA SHELLSIncluding: three nautilus shells, a mollusk with long spines, two exotic conch shells, a large sea cucumber and an Italian silver plate mounted shell forming a bird. Together with a large glass circular bowl. Diameter of bowl 16 in. (Cond: bird with damaged shell, now repaired)
A shell cameo mounted in gilt metalA shell cameo mounted in gilt metal approx. 5 x 5cm together with a white metal (tests silver) hand painted porcelain brooch.
A Hand Painted Miniature PaintingA Hand Painted Miniature Painting on Abalone Shell Miniature painting on shell of travelers at camp, possibly Persian. Shell apprx 2-1/2"T x 1-5/8"W, overall in frame apprx 5-1/2" x 4-3/4"W.
Fifteen flat cases of sea shells,Fifteen flat cases of sea shells, each case 16.25"l x 12.5"w x 1"d
Shell, tortoise caddy spoons: conchShell, tortoise caddy spoons: conch type shell, silver handle and mount, partial mark "M1(?)", probably English, 3-1/4 in., several cracks in shell ; small shell with silver mount and handle, marked "ML", monogram, probably English, 2-3/4 in.; tortoise shell with carved shell-form bowl, floral silver inlay, 3 in., chips and loss to rim , (three pieces). A Georgia Private Collection.
A carved shell cameo on woodenA carved shell cameo on wooden stand. Ht. 15 cm.
ASSORTMENT OF SEA SHELLS .ASSORTMENT OF SEA SHELLS .
A collection of large seashellsA collection of large seashells
TALL SHELL ENCRUSTED VASE: WhiteTALL SHELL ENCRUSTED VASE: White seashell encrusted vase with snail shell band at rim & foot. Approx. 15.25'' h.
CONDITION: One shell at lower band missing.
20PCS SHELL & SMALL SEA CREATURE20PCS SHELL & SMALL SEA CREATURE FOSSILS Twenty pieces of shell and small sea creature fossils comprising, (5) flat trilobites, (5) curled trilobites, (2) ammonites, and (2) partial ammonites, (4) brachiopods, two with pyrite inclusions, and one Tholocrinus Crinoid, together with (1) fern fossil. Approximate dimensions: Crinoid h. 1.5", w. 2".
A finely carved shell cameo ofA finely carved shell cameo of a classical male figure in a yellow metal (tests 15 carat gold) frame approx. 5.5 x 5cm together with two further shell cameos.
An unmounted oval shell cameo profileAn unmounted oval shell cameo profile of a woman approx. 4.5 x 3.2 cm.
Assortment of seashellsAssortment of seashells
FRENCH TORTOISE SHELL PORTRAITFRENCH TORTOISE SHELL PORTRAIT MINIATURE SNUFF BOXFrench tortoise shell snuff box, late 18th/ early 19th c., lid with painted portrait miniature of a young girl with a bird on a string, framed by gold-tone metal bezel, approx 1 1/8"h, 3"diam **Provenance: The estate of a Houston Socialite who enjoyed a long career in modeling, both nationally and internationally. She loved and studied interior design and fashion, and was known for her pristine style**
Figural majolica oyster shell compote;Figural majolica oyster shell compote; nautilus and seaweed base. 6"H. Good condition, small tight hairline (factory firing flaw?) in rim.
French nautilus shell-form inkwellFrench nautilus shell-form inkwell second half-19th century; modeled as half nautilus shell on plinth parcel-gilt 4 in. H. 6 3/4 in. L. Estimate $ 200-300 Gilt loss and wear.
Two Hand Carved Shells MeasuringTwo Hand Carved Shells Measuring approx. 7-1/4"H x 7-1/4"W overall, deeply carved with the images of animals in landscape setting; one a fox and one a badger, with tiny black beads set in the eyes. No signature found.
TWO SMALL SHELLWORK ITEMSTWO SMALLTWO SMALL SHELLWORK ITEMSTWO SMALL SHELLWORK ITEMS An eyeglasses case, length 5.75", and a small sewing box, height 2.5".
An oval shell cameo set in gildedAn oval shell cameo set in gilded metal approx. 4.5 x 3.5 cm.
SHELLS, CORAL, & A SHELL HANGINGSHELLS, CORAL, & A SHELL HANGING ORNAMENT .
Shell carved cameo, woman bustShell carved cameo, woman bust in profile, in mahogany shadow box frame, cameo 2-1/2" x 1-3/4", 8-1/4" x 7" overall
A dish in the shape of a bee formedA dish in the shape of a bee formed of abalone shell ''wings'' and a white metal body. Approx. 33 x 21 cm.
SMALL HANDHELD CEREMONIAL DRUMSMALL HANDHELD CEREMONIAL DRUM With shells, leather, silver, beading, and embroidery.
Container of seashells and stonesContainer of seashells and stones
Assortment of large sea shells,Assortment of large sea shells, approx 24cm W and smaller
CLAM SHELLSmall Clam Shell, probablyCLAM SHELLSmall Clam Shell, probably South Pacific, h. 7 in., w. 17 in., d. 10 in
GROUP OF SHELLSGROUP OF SHELLS,GROUP OF SHELLSGROUP OF SHELLS, consisting of shells and pieces of white coral (7)