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[MISSAL]. Paroissien romain contenant les offices. IN A MOTHER-OF-PEARL BINDING
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: [MISSAL]. TITLE: Paroissien romain contenant les offices de tous les dimanches et des principales fetes de l'annee. (Roman Parishioner Containing the Services of All Sunday...
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1880s British Antique Shell Books

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

[MISSAL]. Paroissien romain contenant les offices. IN A MOTHER-OF-PEARL BINDING
[MISSAL]. Paroissien romain contenant les offices. IN A MOTHER-OF-PEARL BINDING

[MISSAL]. Paroissien romain contenant les offices. IN A MOTHER-OF-PEARL BINDING

18th Century Rare Dutch Mother of Pearl Pin Booklet with a Silver Back and Lock
Located in Delft, NL
18th century rare Dutch mother of pearl pin booklet with a silver back and lock A mother of pearl pin booklet with a silver back and lock. On ...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Shell Books

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Silver

18th Century Rare Dutch Mother of Pearl Pin Booklet with a Silver Back and Lock
18th Century Rare Dutch Mother of Pearl Pin Booklet with a Silver Back and Lock

18th Century Rare Dutch Mother of Pearl Pin Booklet with a Silver Back and Lock

19th Century Dance Card in Mother of Pearl and Gilded Bronze, Palais-Royal Work
Located in Paris, FR
Charles X dance card in mother of pearl with gilt bronze mounts. It is engraved with plants, flowery interlacing, and bouquets of flowers. An enameled pansy adorns the cover, a typic...
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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Shell Books

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Dance Card in Mother of Pearl and Gilded Bronze, Palais-Royal Work
19th Century Dance Card in Mother of Pearl and Gilded Bronze, Palais-Royal Work

19th Century Dance Card in Mother of Pearl and Gilded Bronze, Palais-Royal Work

Charles X Dance Card in Mother-of-Pearl and Bronze, Palais-Royal Work
Located in Paris, FR
Charles X dance card in mother of pearl and ormolu, embellished with flowers and flowery interlacing. It is engraved with “Souvenir” and decorated with deli...
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Shell Books

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Bronze

Charles X Dance Card in Mother-of-Pearl and Bronze, Palais-Royal Work
Charles X Dance Card in Mother-of-Pearl and Bronze, Palais-Royal Work

Charles X Dance Card in Mother-of-Pearl and Bronze, Palais-Royal Work

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Late 19th Century European Antique Shell Books

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Shell Books

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Moroccan Brass and Mother of Pearl Dagger
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
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1940s Vintage Shell Books

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French 18th Century Wooden Panel with Mother Ann And Maria
Located in Buisson, FR
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18th Century French Baroque Antique Shell Books

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Wood

French 18th Century Wooden Panel with Mother Ann And Maria
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Antique French Lorgnette Binoculars or Opera Glasses in Brass & Mother of Pearl
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Leather, Paper

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1890s British Antique Shell Books

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

[MISSAL]. Petit Paradis de L'ame Chretienne. IN A MOTHER-OF-PEARL BINDING
[MISSAL]. Petit Paradis de L'ame Chretienne. IN A MOTHER-OF-PEARL BINDING

[MISSAL]. Petit Paradis de L'ame Chretienne. IN A MOTHER-OF-PEARL BINDING

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