An antique cameo carved Queen helmet shell, 19th century to early 20th century, the natural shell, typically carved in relief to an oval with a profile bust of a classical female figure her hair adorned with flowers and wheat ears. Height 13 cm
A 19th century Royalty interest cowrie shell, cameo cut and engraved with the bust in profile of the Duke of Edinburgh commemorating his landing in Sydney in 1868. Length 8.8 cm
A vintage 9ct gold framed shell cameo, trapezoid form depicting muses, gold wire twist frame applied with flowers, 58 x 49 mm, wt. 16.83g.
Grand Tour antique Italian micro mosaic and hard stone panel adorned with classical cameo shell portraits, emblazoned 'Ricordo Venezia', 19th century, 8 x 12 cm
Rare antique Nautilus shell (Nautlius pompilius), carved, New Caledonia, carved with an oval portrait cameo of a native head in profile, pale blue ink stained, incised Caledonie & Nouvelle, circa 1890's
Fine antique early 19th century oval portrait cameo, finely carved shell cameo of a Bacchus bust mounted on a slice of quartz on a deep green sea ground, framed in a ivory banded hardwood easel back frame, approx 11.5 cm high
A Sublime late 19th century shell cameo Brooch\Pendant, a large brilliantly carved oval cameo depicting Edward Vll. The cameo is mounted in 18ct yellow gold with twisted wire surround. Dimensions: 51@62 mm. Marked 18. Weight: 42.9 grams.
Three antique Nautilus shell (Nautlius pompilius), carved, New Caledonia circa 1890's each carved in cameo, with flower heads and foliage and pierced borders (3)