![EXQUISITE ANTIQUE LARGE VICTORIAN SHELL CAMEO BROOCH SWIVLES 35 GRAMS: THE EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CAMEO IS SET IN A GOLD TONE FRAME. IT IS 2.2" BY 1.75" WIDE. IT IS OVER 150 YEARS OLD. 35 GRAMS. IT SWIVELS AND IT HAS A N OLD PICTURE UNDER GLASS. IT FEATURES A RARE SCENE WITH](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6807/332136/180214124_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718503654)
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![EXQUISITE ANTIQUE LARGE VICTORIAN SHELL CAMEO BROOCH SWIVLES 35 GRAMS: THE EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CAMEO IS SET IN A GOLD TONE FRAME. IT IS 2.2" BY 1.75" WIDE. IT IS OVER 150 YEARS OLD. 35 GRAMS. IT SWIVELS AND IT HAS A N OLD PICTURE UNDER GLASS. IT FEATURES A RARE SCENE WITH](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6807/332136/180214124_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718503654)
![AN EXQUISITE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CONCH SHELL CAMEO SET IN A WHITBY JET BRACELET: THE WONDERFUL ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BRACELET MEASURES 2.5" IN INNER DIAMETER AND WEIGHTS 50 GRAMS. IT IS STRECHABLE. THE BEAUTIFULLY CARVED CONCH SHELL CAMEO DEPICTS FLORA. THE CAMEO MEASURES 1.5" BY1.25"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6807/332136/180212227_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718502534)
![2 FABULOUS ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SHELL CAMEOS: THE BEAUTIFUL SCENIC VICTORIAN CAMEO IS SET IN A GOLD FILLED FRAME. IT IS 1.75 INCHES TALL. THE SILVER SET PORTRAIT CAMEO IS 1.6 INCHES TALL. PROPERTY OF A FLORIDA COLLECTOR. WE COMBINE/PROVIDE IN-HOU](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6807/332136/180209690_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718500276)
![A FINE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BROOCH SHELL CAMEO SCENIC FIGURAL: THIS LOT INCLUDES A FINE ANTIQUE CARVED SHELL CAMEO VICTORIAN BROOCH. IT DEPICTS A BOY FISHING WITH HIS DOG. THE CAMEO IS 1.5" BY 1.4 INCHES. PROPERTY OF A FLORIDA COLLECTOR. WE COMBINE/PROVIDE IN-HOU](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6807/332136/180214133_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718504451)
![Victorian Chinoiserie Abalone Inlaid Tray Table: Victorian Chinoiserie Lacquered Paper Mache and Abalone Inlaid Tray Table, with scalloped edges inlaid with shell fragments, the tray lacquered black with gilt decoration to surface and rim, the tray](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/332410/179271042_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717533593)
![Vintage Gold Toned Yellow & Blue Cameo Brooch Depicting A Silhouette Of A Victorian Beauty: Vintage Gold Toned Yellow & Blue Cameo Brooch Depicting A Silhouette Of A Victorian Beauty The most popular cameos today are carved in sea shells, a tradition that began in the fifteenth or sixte](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6628/331353/178720829_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716834955)
![Victorian, Cameo, Art Deco Jewelry: A Victorian cameo antique tassel necklace, shell & other cameo brooches, art-deco sterling silver bracelet, "Weiss" designer bracelet, Micromosaic, and more.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1060/333698/180279904_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718659417)
![Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Brooch: Center of brooch is a fine carving of a Roman princess, with beautiful detail. Frame is designed with fine beaded and granulation work. In excellent condition. Circa 1850 14K Yellow Gold, Shell Cameo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5870/332992/179756615_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718238316)
![Vintage Pink & Cream Cameo Brooch Depicting A Silhouette Of A Victorian Beauty: Vintage Pink & Cream Cameo Brooch Depicting A Silhouette Of A Victorian Beauty The most popular cameos today are carved in sea shells, a tradition that began in the fifteenth or sixteenth century](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6628/331353/178720761_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716834955)
![Pair of Victorian Ebonized Side Chairs: Pair of Victorian ebonized side chairs, late 19th century, with gilt decoration and shell inlay. [36 1/4" H x 17" W x 17" D].](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1221/333029/180063701_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718396232)
![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)
![Antique Victorian 18k Gold Banded Black Agate Shell Pearl Mourning Locket Brooch: An antique solid 18k yellow gold locket brooch, with 1 carved natural banded agate (31.61x26.15mm), and 4 round cabochon cut natural cultured pearls (3.0mm). Measures 40.03x35.37mm and weighs a total](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/989/333311/179999012_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718313059)
![Victorian unmounted shell cameo: carving of a victorian bust circa 1850 shell 8.5 grams 2x 11/2](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5870/332992/179756633_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718238316)
![Victorian & later jet & cameo jewellery: A late Victorian shell cameo and jet brooch, length 5.2cms, 19.4gms. A pair of late Victorian jet bead earrings, with later replacement hooks, length 5.5cms, 9.5gms. A mid 20th century shell cameo rin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/62/333403/180021073_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718375749)
![VICTORIAN CAMEO BROOCH: VICTORIAN CAMEO BROOCH,6.9 grams, testing as 18 ct. gold.The carved shell cameo depicting a putti riding a lion.W. 2.9 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7243/333092/179821015_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718295947)
![Vintage Abalone Shell Clam Coin Purse and Cigarette Case: Two vintage abalone shell cases. One for change with clasp and fold out accordian storage and one cigarette case. Unknown makers. Appear to have some age. Possibly Victorian Era. Measure 4 1/2 "x 2 1/](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/178781949_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718383961)
![Lot of 5 unmounted Victorian shell cameos: Hand carving of shell cameos. Circa 1850 Shell 7.7 grams 3/4 av](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5870/332992/179756636_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718238316)
![Lot of 3 Victorian unmounted Shell Cameos: Hand carving of three shell cameo bust circa1850 shell 11.5 grams 11/4"-1."](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5870/332992/179756635_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718238316)
![Victorian unmounted shell cameo: hand carving of a bust 13.6 grams 2x11/2 circa 1850 shell](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5870/332992/179756634_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718238316)
![Victorian shell cameos: Hand-carving of three graces. Circa 1850 5.3 grams 2x11/2.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5870/332992/179756631_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718238316)
![Victorian unmounted shell cameo: hand carving of shell camio subject is victorian bust with a dove.she is wearing a necklase with an old cut diamond app.10 ct measures 2x11/2 inch weight 11gr hase somewear good circa 1850 condition](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5870/332992/179756629_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718238316)
![ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SILVER PLATED METAL SHELL BOWL: An antique Victorian decorative bowl made cas silver plated metal and modeled as a shell with repousse patterns. Raised on three shell feet. Circa the late 19th century. Antique Victorian Serveware An](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/333397/180018260_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718372239)
![Victorian shell cameo: hand fabricated unmounted shell cameo bust circa1850 6.1 grams 13/4 x 11/2"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5870/332992/179756630_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718238316)
![Victorian Italian Unmounted Shell Cameo: Lovely hand-carved Victorian bust with a necklace cameo. Circa 1850 Shell Cameo 11.7 grams 2.5" x 1.75"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5870/332992/179756610_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718238316)
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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 […]
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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 […]