REGENCY HEXANGLE NACRE DECORATED JEWEL BOX

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Minerals: Shell Pre 1900: item #784276
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Lovely mid 19th century nacre design of abalone in a mosaic pattern with star. Inside is lined with green fabric. This would make a great gift for someone special. 5 5/8" across, 2" high

Vintage Seashell Candlestick Holder

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Minerals: Shell Pre 1940: item #769720

Seashell candlestick holder has a layer of shells making up the body and combined with what appears to be victorian style ornate metal base and holder. 5/2

Silver and Pique Tortoise Inkwell

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Minerals: Shell Pre 1920: item #723172
2056

Sterling Silver Inkwell with pen rest feature. Tortoise shell hinged cap is elaborately inlaid with chased silver floral and garland. Hallmarks: W. Aitken, Birmingham 1908. 1 3/4" H, 4" Dia.

SHELL DECORATED MIRROR

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Minerals: Shell Pre 1980: item #718802
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We think the art of shell decoration in the nineteenth century was popular in both America and England. It is believed that the fashion was to purchase the frames, gather the shells and then arrange and glue them on in an artistic manner. Shell art artifacts are popular because they are an art form that is personal and intimate in nature. This mirror could also be a picture frame, and could be displayed as a wall hanging or easel form desk or table piece. The mirror that came with it is either a... Click for details

Nautilus Shell with Carved Female Cameo

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Minerals: Shell Pre 1960: item #690075

In of itself, an beautiful nautilus shell. Engraved or carved into the body of the shell is a Victorian woman with her hair swept up looking to the side. A wonderful decorative piece.

Age: Mid 20th Century

Measurements: Approximately 5 3/4" by 3 1/2"

Condition: E... Click for details

Antique Small Expanding Mother of Pearl Purse

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Minerals: Shell Pre 1920: item #528403
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This is a very attractive little expanding purse with a rich brass metal frame, and lovely mother of pearl sides. The inside of the purse is sectional and covered in purple colored silk, with a center section that can be closed with a clasp. Excellent workmanship. Not marked, but very likely French I origin.

Condition: Fine. There are a couple of minor chips to the MOP, but do not detract.... Click for details

Old Chinese Export Tortoise Shell Dragon Cigarette Case

Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Minerals: Shell Pre 1930: item #408802
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Old (1930's) Chinese Export Tortoise Shell Dragon Cigarette Case

It is 0.5 inch (1.5 cm) thick, 4 inches (10 cm) long by 3.15 inches (8 cm) wide.

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