A COLLECTION OF NINE VARIOUS CARVED OYSTER / PEARL SHELLS OF VARIOUS DESIGN

comprisig five pierced shells of South East Asian or Indian origin, another pierced with scrolling foliate motifs, another with an engraved border to the outer edge, one with a Chinese dragon and white metal mounts, and a small boat of mother of pearl and gilt metal, inscribed 'Fiecamp',

the largest 18cm wide (9)

Provenance: Marie-Claude Fabius, a respected London antiques dealer was passionate about her treasured shell collection, amassed over many years. She descended from a long dynasty of famous Parisian antique dealers.