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Australiana Mother Of Pearl Shells

c1880s-1910s. Eight carved or etched shells (mother of pearl and pearl nautilus), two shells titled in image, one annotated and dated “1890” in ink on tape attached verso, sizes range from 14.1 x 13cm to 22.1 x 19.5cm. Slight paint loss to two shells, minor chips overall or paper remnants verso. One shell with custom made stand.

Scenes include a woman feeding chickens; NSW wild flowers; HMS St Albans; a vignette of Queen Victoria with the Macquarie Lighthouse; HMS Endeavour; and Aboriginal motifs. A detailed list is available upon request.

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Item #CL187-50

Price (AUD): $8,800.00  other currencies