Fine 19th C. Tahitian Shell Necklace Strand Hei / Crown

Oceania, Polynesia, Tahiti, Society Islands, ca. 19th century CE. A hand-built hei formed by stringing hundreds of petite momi (Euplica varians) shells in a variety of colors on a modern strand. Prese

Polynesia, Tahiti, 19th century CE. A stunning and very finely hand made shell crown/lei composed of hundreds and hundreds of tiny white shells with stylized geometric and abstract leaf designs deline

Oceania / Polynesia, Tahiti, Society Islands, ca. 19th century CE. Rare crown, consisting of hundreds of carefully stitched white and pale orange-tipped white tulip-shaped seashells placed to create a

Antique 19th C 14kt Gold & Carved Shell Fine Cameo Necklace Pendant or Brooch. Finely carved cameo necklace pendant of mermaids with wreaths of flowers in their hair. Measures 1.75 x 1.25 inches.

An antique Northwest Coast / Vancouver Island, Native American Indian necklace, 19th century. The double strand necklace is composed of dentalium shells, some with incised decoration, alternating with

19th Century Naga Head Hunter Warriors Ceremonial Shell Beaded Necklace. The shell is decorated with an incised circular pattern; hangs from strands of white, yellow and green glass trade beads. Red '

**Originally Listed At $100** Southern/Eastern Africa, probably San Bushmen, ca. mid 18th to early 19th century CE. A fine collection of hundreds of heishi-shaped, disc beads made from creamy white os

late 19th century, woman wearing a headdress, triple-strand beaded necklace, marks for Fedor Afanasiyev, .875 fine, 3-1/4 in.

carved, 16" long (plus oval locket), scarce.

Fine 19th C. Wedding Necklace, Aceh, Indonesia. Rare piece of jewelry, gold alloy, of fine detail. Size: 22'' x 4'' (56 x 10 cm). Total weight: 87 g. Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

Fine Chinese 19th Century Shell Inlaid Hard Wood Oval Tray the surface filled with Warriors on Horseback, Archers, Birds, Soldiers on Ships, Animals, etc. with an applied gallery edge in bentwood. Wid

**Originally Listed At $500** Native American, California, Sacramento Valley, perhaps Chumash, ca. 19th century CE. A necklace strung with several dozen discoid shell beads, each with a drill suspensi

Fine early 19th C. tortoise shell tea caddy having reverse serpentine front, 4"h. x 5 3/4"w. x 4 1/4"d.

Fine early 19th C. tortoise shell tea caddy, 4"h. x 5"w. x 3 1/4"d.

Antique 19th C Gold Shell Locket Necklace Pendant. Interior marked "Gold Shell" one side on exterior is blank and other side has monogram. Measures just over 1.25 inches in length.

Antique 19th C Carved Shell Cameo Necklace Pendant in Gold Filled Frame. Scene of a lady sitting under tree hand carved in natural shell. Measures approximately 1 inch including bail.

French paint decorated architectural crest, 18th/ 19th c., parcel gilt shell crown framed by volutes, faux marble ground, central arrangement of flowers, approx 22.5"h, 51.5"w **Note: one of a pair of

French paint decorated architectural crest, 18th/ 19th c., parcel gilt shell crown framed by volutes, faux marble ground, central arrangement of flowers, approx 22.5"h, 51.5"w **Note: one of a pair of

French Louis XVI style painted hanging wall mirror, 19th c., with scallop shell crown, floral carved frame, beaded trim, centering flat mirror plate, restoration to crown, approx 69"h, 43"w Start Pric

Classical World, Eastern Mediterranean, Phoenician, ca. mid-1st century BCE; Europe, ca. 19th century CE. A fabulous gathering of 17 Phoenician and 18 nineteenth-century European glass beads, all stru

Antique 19th C Gutta Percha Link Necklace Strand. Measures 60 inches.

Antique 19th C Natural Coral Bead Necklace Strand. Neapolitan coral, beads are hand carved and vary slightly. Measures 16.5 inches in length approximately.

Antique 19th C Ormolu Necklace Pendant w Crown. Scene on front of the Madonna and Christ Child. Back is marked Nra Sra de Valvanera for the church in Peurto Rico built in 1685. Measures just under 3 i

Fine Quality Antique 19th C French Shell Form Jewelry Box. Figural shell form covered salt cellar or ring box. Hallmarked on underside and lid. Gilt wash interior. Measures 1.75 x 3 x 2.25 inches. Wei