Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks - 5th October 2016
Lot 484
Three South Sea Island carved mother of pearl shells
Estimate £80 - £120 | Hammer £110
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Description
Three South Sea Island carved mother of pearl shells, the largest with a portrait bust of George V in a wreath supported by two natives, with further portrait busts of ladies, together with two smaller shells, one with the portrait of Edward VII the verso titled, the other with a rosette and and a pair of doves, 22 x 18.5cm (max). (3)
Provenance: From the collection of John Newall Esq.