Pair of Chinese Carved Mother of Pearl Shells
Two Chinese carved mother of pearl shells, late 19th-early 20th century, 23 x 19.5 cm each. Provenance: An important private collection, Qld., acquired from a private collection in 2002.
Missionary Portraits on Pearl Shell Ornaments
Broome Western Australian Interest: Pair of pearl shell ornaments painted with missionary portraits of priests, one being of Asian descent, late 19th century. Note Broome was one of the few places in Australia during the late 19th century that allowed the…
Aboriginal Scene on Painted Pearl Shell
A folk art painted pearl shell with Queensland Aboriginal scene, titled lower right 'Burnett river, Queensland', 19th century, 20 x 19 cm
Australian Coat of Arms Mother of Pearl Carving
A carved mother of pearl shell, carved with the Australian coat of arms and the motto 'Advance Australia' amidst foliate scrolls and rope border, late 19th century, 24 x 20 cm
Engraved 19th Century Shell by C.H Wood
19th century shell by C.H Wood, c.1860, beautifully engraved with sailing ships, armorials and descriptions, including a note from the C.H Wood stating a similar shell was presented to Queen Victoria in 1845, a/f, length 20 cm note: C.H Wood's work is…
"T.S.S. Atua" on Giant Clam Shell (1908)
Frank Barnes, 'T.S.S. Atua', the steamship painted in oils on a small giant clam shell, including 'USS Co.' flag, titled and dated 1908. Length 29 cm. Note: see similar work on shell held by the New Zealand Maritime Museum, Object No. 1994.246.1.
19th Century Orontes Sailor's Hand-Painted Pearl Shell on Stand
Orontes sailor's folk art hand-painted pearl shell on timber stand, 19th century, 19 cm high overall
T.S.S. Atua' Steamship on Clam Shell, 1908
Frank Barnes, T.S.S. Atua', the steamship painted in oils on a small giant clam shell, including 'USS Co.' flag, entitled and dated 1908. Length 29 cm. Note: see similar work on shell held by the N.Z. Maritime Museum, Object No. 1994.246.1.
Steamship in Pacific Islands
Frank Barnes, T.S.S. Mavua', The USS Co. (Union Steam Ship Company) Under Steam in the Pacific Islands', entitled, and indistinctly inscribed, painted in oils on a small giant clam shell. Length 29 cm.
Carved Mother of Pearl Shells with Garden Scene
A pair of mother of pearl shells, each carved and pierced with a scene of a dignitary and maiden in a garden setting, wood stands, each 18 cm wide
Broome Pearling: Painted Pearl Shells from Mid-20th Century
West Australian Interest painted pearl shells mid 20th century four decorated pearl shells depicting Broome pearling luggers and north West coastline Heights: 16 cm - 17 cm
Folk Art Shells in Glass Domes, 19th Century
The Orontes, a pair of folk art painted pearl shells in glass domes, late 19th century, 26 cm high
Engraved Australian Coat of Arms on 19th Century Shell
An engraved shell with an Australian coat of arms, 19th century
Colonial Shell with Lord's Prayer Incision
A shell incised with the Lord's Prayer and 'A Colonial Present, Shell found in Torres Straits and engraved in the Colony', 19th century, 14 cm across
Hand-painted Aboriginal Clam Shells from North Queensland (19th century)
A pair of rare and important hand painted clam shells depicting North Queensland Aboriginal scenes, 19th century, monogrammed M.G. approximate size 17 x 27 cm each
West Australian Carved Pearl Shell, Late 19th Century
A carved pearl shell, West Australian, late 19th century. 18 x 12.5 cm.
Carved Mother-of-Pearl Shells with Women and Children
A pair of carved and pierced mother-of-pearl shells, circa 1900, each carved with a woman and child reading in a garden setting with bamboo, flowering plants and trees on a pierced cloud scroll ground, wood stands, (4), 22.5 cm wide
Carved Oriental Mother of Pearl Shells
Two Oriental carved mother of pearl shells, each with carved scenes. Diameter 19 cm (average)
Engraved Sailor Shells, 19th Century
Two sailor engraved shells, 19th century, one engraved Toad Miller, dated 1893, the other engraved Marry Christmas, 8 cm high, 7.5 cm wide
Australian Mother of Pearl Shells: Indigenous and Explorer Depictions
Pair of Australian painted mother of pearl shells depicting indigenous peoples and the arrival of explorers (possibly Cook's voyage). Height (of both) 15 cm. Signed 'Nydia.'
Tsar and Tsarina Engraved Abalone Shells
A pair of Abalone shells engraved with portraits of Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna. Russian, circa 1900, the exterior of each with an oval cartouche cut to the centre and engraved with the portraits of the tsar and tsarina, and…
Carved Mother of Pearl Shells with Roman Busts
A pair of carved mother of pearl shells, circa 1920, decorated with a pair of Roman busts within a circle. Height 12 cm
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