High-Spire Seashell with Sterling Silver Overlay

About the Item

A fine vintage silvered sea shell. Comprising a high spire sea shell with silver overlay throughout. In the style of Ruzzetti & Gow or Buccellati. The entire shell fully cased in silver overlay (except for the mouth which shows the natural shell). With a small circular applied tab at the base that serves as a foot. Simply a wonderful shell! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition, with some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Marks: Unmarked Fineness: Unmarked for silver fineness. Measurements: Length: ca. 7 1/4 in. Diameter: ca. 2 in. Weight: ca. 191 g Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.

Similar to:
Buccellati (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Diameter: 2 in (5.08 cm)
Style:
Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Shell,Silver,Silvered
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition, with some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Seller Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: 712024133210DSAINVMY24NO31stDibs: LU1610240840662