This is an extraordinary piece. Italian, hand carved shell features a cameo of a very well dressed lady. Ornate carving pays minute attention to small details such as the grapes and leaves in her hair, the double strand of pearls around her neck and the hoop earrings. The shell is a large white conch measuring apprx 6-1/2" x 8" and the cameo measures apprx 4" x 5". This piece is very unique, and has no cracks or chips to the surface of the shell. Items such as this were often placed on mantlepieces, bookcases or in fine jewelry shops.
300/500 Sold $931.50
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