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High-Spire Seashell with Sterling Silver Overlay

$595
£450.14
€526.07
CA$851.57
A$865.27
CHF 490.20
MX$10,528.20
NOK 5,748.01
SEK 5,779.33
DKK 3,935.30

About the Item

A fine vintage silvered sea shell. Comprising a high spire sea shell with silver overlay throughout. In the style of Ruzzetti & Gow or Buccellati. The entire shell fully cased in silver overlay (except for the mouth which shows the natural shell). With a small circular applied tab at the base that serves as a foot. Simply a wonderful shell! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition, with some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Marks: Unmarked Fineness: Unmarked for silver fineness. Measurements: Length: ca. 7 1/4 in. Diameter: ca. 2 in. Weight: ca. 191 g Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Similar to:
    Buccellati (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Diameter: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Shell,Silver,Silvered
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition, with some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 712024133210DSAINVMY24NO31stDibs: LU1610240840662

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