![AN EXQUISITELY CARVED ANTIQUE SHELL CAMEO BROOCH DECO ERA: THE CAMEO IS SET IN A BEAUTIFUL RHODIUM FILIGREE FRAME. THE CARVING IS VERY FINE AND THE YOUNG LADY SO PRETTY, CARVED IN ART DECO STYLE OF THE MID TWENTIES. IT IS 1.4" TALL AND 1.1" WIDE. PROPERTY OF](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6807/331820/179653306_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717901833)
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![AN EXQUISITELY CARVED ANTIQUE SHELL CAMEO BROOCH DECO ERA: THE CAMEO IS SET IN A BEAUTIFUL RHODIUM FILIGREE FRAME. THE CARVING IS VERY FINE AND THE YOUNG LADY SO PRETTY, CARVED IN ART DECO STYLE OF THE MID TWENTIES. IT IS 1.4" TALL AND 1.1" WIDE. PROPERTY OF](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6807/331820/179653306_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717901833)
![AN EXQUISITELY CARVED LARGE ANTIQUE SHELL CAMEO PENDANT 1.8": THE CAMEO IS SET IN A BEAUTIFUL GILDED ROPE FRAME. THE CARVING IS VERY FINE AND THE YOUNG LADY SO PRETTY. IT IS 1.8" TALL AND 1.4" WIDE. WE PROVIDE IN-HOUSE SHIPPING FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6807/331820/179653302_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717901246)
![AN EXQUISITELY CARVED LARGE ANTIQUE SHELL CAMEO BROOCH PENDANT 1.75" STERLING: THE CAMEO IS SET IN A BEAUTIFUL SCALLOPED FRAME IN STERLING WITH FINE GOLS WIRE APPLICATIONS. THE CARVING IS VERY FINE AND THE YOUNG LADY SO PRETTY. IT IS 1.75" TALL AND 1.4" WIDE. PROPERTY OF A FLORI](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6807/331820/179653304_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717901658)
![AN EXQUISITELY CARVED LARGE ANTIQUE SHELL CAMEO BROOCH 1.75" STERLING: THE CAMEO IS SET IN A BEAUTIFUL GILDED ROPE FRAME. THE CARVING IS VERY FINE AND THE YOUNG LADY SO PRETTY. IT IS 1.75" TALL AND 1.4" WIDE. THE SETTING IS STERLING FILIGREE. PROPERTY OF A FLORIDA COLLEC](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6807/331820/179653303_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717901407)
![William Spratling Taxco Sterling Turquoise Shell Necklace Circa 1949-1951: William Spratling Mexico Taxco Turquoise Sterling Shell Necklace Circa 1949-1951, 133g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8846/330519/178374885_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717081917)
![A FABULOUS 4" ART DECO STYLE STERLING ONYX BROOCH MOTHER OF PEARL: THE GORGEOUS MARCASITE BROOCH FEATURES ONYX AND MOTHER OF PEARL INLAY. IT IS A WHOPPING 4 INCHES LONG AND IT WEIGHS 20 GRAMS.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6807/331820/179697466_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717981475)
![Jewelry Makers Lot- Fashion Jewelry & Parts: Vintage Jewelry and jewelry parts. Use for jewelry making , arts and crafts, repair and wear. A few piece ware wearable as is. Some of These include 5 Shell necklaces , 14 in. drop. Crystal heart pin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/330415/178125482_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716239989)
![Charles And Ray Eames For Herman Miller Lounge Chair And Ottoman: Lounge chair and ottoman with molded rosewood shells and tufted black leather upholstery, the chair with a five-pointed star swivel base, the ottoman with a four-pointed star swivel base, the chair wi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/175/331871/179027682_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717178711)
![Philadelphia Chippendale Carved Shell Mahogany Side Chair: Philadelphia Chippendale Carved Shell Mahogany Side Chaircirca 1760, a highly developed example featuring a robust shaped crest rail with triple shell, vasiform back splat with carved scrolled ears an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/250/331866/179029498_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717182215)
![2pc Natural Giant Clam Shells.: 2pc Natural Giant Clam Shells. Dimensions: Height: 6 inches, Width: 14 inches, Depth: 9.5 inches. - Additional Dimensions: Smaller H: 4 inches --- US Packing and Shipping charge: In house shipping ava](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/390/331870/179028013_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717179353)
![(18) GORHAM STERLING PLATES: #A2394, relief border, floral and shell motif; monogrammed on reverse F.G.M., 15.58 TO each; [272.37 TO for all], light scratches, Dia.-9 1/4", G-VG](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/442/331766/178970866_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717098617)
![19th Century American Shell & Dolphin Bird Bath Planter: 19th Century American Shell & Dolphin Bird Bath Planter circa 1880. Shell bowl over dolphin body raised on square base. 15 1/2w x 15d x 25 1/2h](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1328/331109/178487357_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716587766)
![18 Inch Wide Clam Shell: An 18 inch wide clam shell in off white tone, approx 8 inches tall and 10 inches long. Evident losses to edges and corners of shell. Clam shell, xl clam shell. Home decor, nautical decor, maritime dec](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/329912/177884302_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715719825)
![Dennis & Nancy Edaakie Zuni Turquoise Coral Acoma Jet & Shell Inlay Cardinal Cuff Bracelet: Sterling Silver | Genuine Turquoise, Coral, Acoma Jet, & Shell | Dennis & Nancy Edaakie Zuni Turquoise Coral Acoma Jet & Shell Inlay Cardinal Cuff Bracelet | Zuni Native American Southwest Indian Jewe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5820/332332/179233911_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717532571)
![Eames Black Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller, Set 1 of 2: Eames No. 670 & 671 lounge chair and ottoman, made by Herman Miller and designed in 1956 by Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978) and Ray Eames (American, 1912-1988). Rosewood veneer shells wit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332535/179370537_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717684324)
![23 Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver & Plated Utensils: Set of 23 sterling silver Tiffany & Co Utensils. 6 knives. 4 Sterling silver spreader knives, 9 table spoons and 4 tea spoons. Monogrammed with M initials on handles, with reef and shell and scroll de](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/329912/177989074_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892810)
![MONUMENTAL AMPHORA ART NOUVEAU MAIDEN ON A STYLIZED CONCH SHELL: High fired, iridized and matte glazes. RSTK mark, amphora oval mark, impressed "1284," "ERS" and "85." This model is illustrated in Monsters and Maidens: Collector's Edition , Vreeland, p. 134. Condit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/249/328920/177298285_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715094200)
![Jardiniere, Irish Belleek Second Black Mark: Jardiniere, Irish Belleek Second Black Mark, 8.5" x 8", 1891-1926, Three Feet, Shell Molded Body, Applied Floral Design, Outstanding Quality, Collection Of The Late Tom And Mildred Jacks.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/654/329963/177904736_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715787793)
![Papua New Guinea Primitive Tribal Ceremonial Masks: A grouping of three (3) ceremonial face masks produced by tribal craftsman of Tambanum (Papua New Guinea). Includes: two (2) masks with elongated facial forms decorated with inlaid cowrie shells set i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7073/331210/178601383_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716596689)
![William Fountain Sterling Silver Soup Tureen: William Fountain Sterling Silver Soup Tureen. Chased and repousse floral, fruit, shell, and foliate motifs; the sides with armorial crest. Markings to underside, 'lion passant, crowned leopard head, W](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/331812/178995729_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717112707)
![Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Shell Chairs: Molded fiberglass DAG armchairs with H bases, some date stamped 1960, some appear to have faded Summit Prime stamps, all with GATC Double Triangle molded marks and with 1956 - 1959 patent labels. Set](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/175/331871/179027683_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717178711)
![Alligator Snapping Turtle Shell: Alligator Snapping Turtle Shell14-1/2"l x 12-1/2"w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3731/331557/178844537_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717098441)
![Amethyst, Diamond and 14k Gold Pendant Necklace: Amethyst, Diamond and 14k Gold Pendant Necklacehaving (9) round-cut diamonds flush-set in a gold shell, over an oval-cut amethyst drop in a bezel setting, on an infinity chain, marked on clasp.17&rdqu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2331/330924/178447813_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716556094)
![A Regency Parcel Gilt and Figured Mahogany Breakfast Table: A Regency Parcel Gilt and Figured Mahogany Breakfast Table 19th Century with dolphin supports raised on shell feet. Height 29 1/2 x width 51 x depth 50 3/4 inches. Provenance: Hubert McDonnell Snr. an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/332420/179320975_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717617820)
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![Shell cameo jewelry: a traditional must-have for milady](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/besmart-copy-6.jpg)
Shell cameo jewelry: a traditional must-have for milady
NEW YORK — Among the most classic pieces in the realm of jewelry is the elegantly simple cameo. Typically featuring portraits of women or mythological scenes, cameo jewelry has been carved for centuries out of hard natural materials such as stone, but shell cameos might be the most beautiful examples of the form.
![WWII Blonde Bombshell poster, Cappiello rarities at Onslows, Nov. 25](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/featured-5.jpg)
WWII Blonde Bombshell poster, Cappiello rarities at Onslows, Nov. 25
STOURPAINE, U.K. – Onslow Auctioneers will hold its 38th winter auction of vintage posters on Friday, November 25. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Top lots include a trio of extremely rare posters by the great master Leonetto Cappiello and an exceptionally scarce World War II-era poster that has gained the nickname the “Blonde […]
![Miscellaneana: Shell art](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2015_0105_Shells5_large.jpg)
Miscellaneana: Shell art
LONDON – Fate found us in Florida for the Christmas and New Year holiday, yet far from the madding Disney crowds. I wrote this with one eye on the sun setting over a nearly deserted beach. The only crowds there are the shell collectors, out in numbers of at least a dozen after high tide, […]
![Rare Shell Oil poster a favorite in Onslows auction Dec. 20](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2013_1209_onslows57_lead.jpg)
Rare Shell Oil poster a favorite in Onslows auction Dec. 20
STOURPAINE, England – A rare and beautiful Shell Oil and Petrol poster by Jean d’Ylen, a French master of poster design, is one of the great items that Onslows will be offering in a Winter Vintage Posters auction on Friday, Dec. 20. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding. The poster was discovered among a collection […]