VICTORIAN SHELLWORK WREATH.

VICTORIAN SHELLWORK WREATH. 2nd half 19th century. This fine example mounted in its original deep oak frame features a horseshoe shaped wreath comprised of several varieties of small shells fashioned in the form of blooming flowers and a butterfly, all laid on a bed of multicolored moss. REFERENCE: A Scene of Adornment, Decoration in the Victorian Home (see article “Skills of Leisure”, pp. 38-65). SIZE: Wreath: 12″ x 12″ sight. Frame: 19″ x 16-3/4″. CONDITION: Original frame, glass and shellwork very good overall. Some flowerheads in need of re-attachment to backing. 9-99125 (400-600)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2494	$230.00	VICTORIAN SHELLWORK WREATH. 2nd half 19th century. This fine example mounted in its original deep oak frame features a horseshoe shaped wreath comprised of several varieties of small shells fashioned in the form of blooming flowers and a butterfly, all laid on a bed of multicolored moss. REFERENCE: A Scene of Adornment, Decoration in the Victorian Home (see article “Skills of Leisure”, pp. 38-65). SIZE: Wreath: 12″ x 12″ sight. Frame: 19″ x 16-3/4″. CONDITION: Original frame, glass and shellwork very good overall. Some flowerheads in need of re-attachment to backing. 9-99125 (400-600) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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