An exquisite set of three English circa 1840 shellwork pictures in original giltwood frames composed of various Caribbean or West Indian seashells depicting fanciful designs of a foliated pomegranate, an Italianate temple and urn, and an ambiguous papilio or foliate design, all within ‘rosette’ corner block borders. A very rare and exceptional set.  A very rare and exceptional set. Literature: Thomas, Ingrid. ‘The Shell: A World of Decoration and Ornament’, London: Thames & Hudson, 2007.

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Price: $

Condition: Good. Wear commensurate with age and use. Non-detracting age patination, gilt wear, and worming to frames.

Number of items: 3

Measurements:
Width: 18
Height: 14.38
Depth: 2.25

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