![2 African Headdresses: Two African feathered headdresses. One woven with upright exotic bird feathers and cowrie shell accents from Cameroon, the other constructed of clay and hair with beaded accents from the Karamojong cu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/999/333917/180425639_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718817990)
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![2 African Headdresses: Two African feathered headdresses. One woven with upright exotic bird feathers and cowrie shell accents from Cameroon, the other constructed of clay and hair with beaded accents from the Karamojong cu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/999/333917/180425639_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718817990)
![AFRICAN MASK, BRONZE, MOSSI PEOPLE: Burkina Faso, 20th c. Oval Domed Mask with flanges, raised eyebrows, almond eyes, moustache, ringed by cowrie shells. 9 1/2" x 7 1/2".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331422/178763979_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716928066)
![Chinese Carved White Jade Pendant as a Screen.: Chinese carved white jade pendant displaying a Chinese knot, urn, and shell. Carved jade plaque is set within a carved wood table screen. From a Long Island, NY estate. Dimensions: plaque measures app](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/483/333513/180107242_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718399492)
![Fine Chippendale Ball and Claw Foot Side Chair: Fine Chippendale ball and claw foot side chair. Shell carved crest and knees. Mahogany. Probably New York, circa 1785. H 38" W 20-1/2" D 18" SH 17". Condition: Excellent with minor](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6268/334338/180675318_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719265391)
![Carved Stone Mollusk Shell Form Fountain: An interesting and organic carved Stone shell form garden fountain having naturalistic shape. Measured: H 24.5" x W 43.5" x D 14.5"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5908/333812/180333095_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718742605)
![Three American Chippendale Side Chairs: Three late 18th century American Chippendale side chairs. Mahogany construction with shaped crests, two with carved shells, pierced splats upholstered seats and stretcher bases with Marlborough legs.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/999/333917/180425505_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718817990)
![Rare Jurassic Atlas Mountain Large Ammonite Cluster: North Africa, Morocco, Central High Atlas Mountains, Middle Jurassic (Bajocian), ca. 170.9 to 168 million years ago. A rare, fossilized ammonite shell cluster of two species, Harpoceras and Phyllocera](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/180433299_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718834826)
![18TH C. CARVED STONE TWO-PART LAVABO: Garden Fixture, probably Italian, with a chiseled baroque wall mount backing, 33 1/2" x 20" x 4 1/2", plus the lower shell form basin, 6" x 23" x 17".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331422/178763825_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716928066)
![Vintage Hammerman Hammered 18K Gold Hoop Shell Clip Earrings: These exquisite Vintage large hoop Earrings are from Hammerman Brothers' early 1970s collection. They are crafted in 18k yellow gold with a hammered finish. They measure 32 mm x 18 mm and are very com](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1692/331206/178647412_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716647809)
![Vintage Sterling Silver Abalone Ring: Vintage sterling silver abalone shell ring. Marked 925. Additional mark illegible. Ring size 9.25. Total weight 16.5 grams. Some surface wear including scratching observed. Estate jewelry, fine jewelr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/334054/180504996_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718916770)
![English Chippendale Carved Mahogany Armchair: English Chippendale Carved Mahogany Armchairlate 18th century, scrolled crest rail with relief carved shell and scrolled ear, pierced back splat, molded shoe, shaped and carved arms, shaped arm suppor](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/250/333694/180278295_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718649371)
![BASKET PURSE Cape Cod, Contemporary Height 5". Length 8".: BASKET PURSECape Cod, ContemporaryOval, with two strap handles and a toggle closure. Lid with a painted plaque depicting a mermaid at the shore, with a shell surround.Height 5". Length 8". Provenance:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7634/333049/179792640_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718199059)
![EGYPTIAN GILDED STONE TURTLE SHAPED BEAD: Ca. 1550 - 1069 BCA hand-carved hardstone, gilded turtle shell bead with naturalistic features. The uninscribed underside depicts the underside of a turtle shell. Beads like this, depicted animals suc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333436/180105659_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718399129)
![Set of 6 Sea Shell Caviar or Sauce Bowls: Set of 6 Sea Shell Caviar or Sauce Bowls. 2 5/8 x 8 x 5 5/8 in.Local Pick up call one day before to make an appointment. TO SHIP THIS ITEM IN USA OR INTERNATIONAL, PLEASE CONTACT THE SHIPPERS : 1) UPS](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6103/332985/179751805_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718049914)
![VAN CLEEF & ARPELS VINTAGE ALHAMBRA YELLOW: Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Yellow Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Type: Necklace Material: Yellow gold shell Color: Gold Size: Weight:24.2g Motif size: 0.6 "x0.6" Necklace Length: 16.5 Accesso](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6177/332979/179745457_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718046714)
![Antique Ewer Shape Abalone Shell Inlay Scent Bottle: Vintage Victorian Era scent wand bottle in Ewer Turkish teapot shape with abalone shell inlay and metal filigree base. Unknown maker. Measures 3 1/2" x 2 1/4".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/178781950_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718383961)
![Set of 2 Scallop Shell Footed Seving Dishes GWD: From an Ithaca, NY estate collection. Beautiful pair of footed scallop shell shaped dishes, perhaps for serving caviar. Made by Graff, Washbourne & Dunn. Each marked on base and numbered 1748. Both mo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9231/332480/179392634_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718389543)
![VAN CLEEF & ARPELS COSMOS CLIP MEDIUM MODEL PINK: Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos clip medium model Pink Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels Type: Necklace Material: Pink gold Shell diamond Color: Gold Size: Weight:11g Top size: 0.8"x0.8" Necklace Length: 16.3 "](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6177/332979/179745445_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718046714)
![Vintage Coastal Shells Encrusted Candle Holder: Vintage Coastal Shells Encrusted Candle Holder. 10 1/8 x 4 5/8 in.Local Pick up call one day before to make an appointment. TO SHIP THIS ITEM IN USA OR INTERNATIONAL, PLEASE CONTACT THE SHIPPERS : 1)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6103/332985/179751610_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718049914)
![GROUPING VINTAGE DECORATIVE ITEMS AND COLLECTIBLES: Featuring a wooden puzzle, NYC wooden block set, a pair of carved shells indistinctly signed and dated, a 3D block puzzle, Mazal desk clock, 2 electric shavers, a French cigarette roller, and trackmas](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1325/333764/180315115_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718920047)
![TWO KING HELMET SEA SHELLS: A lot of two King Helmet sea shells. Legend has it that the beautiful King Helmet seashell was used to protect King Neptune from his enemies. Maritime And Nautical Pieces For Interior Design. Dimensio](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/333795/180327527_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718740453)
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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 […]