Emporium Auction
Fri, Jul 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 286
Ten Assorted Silver Mounted Shell Objects
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
British/Continental, 19th/20th century, various sea shells with silver mounts, some with marks for Sterling, 2-1/2 in. to 6-1/4 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North CarolinaNote:This collection represents items assembled during the 1970s and 80s after the consignor was given two pieces by Diana Vreeland, French-American fashion columnist and editor, as a personal gift.
Condition
surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches and bumps, some small areas of tarnish/discoloration, some with old label/tape residue; one shell surface with some possible retouch or infill
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