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Cameo Carved Shell Portrait Mounted in Shadow Box

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:175.00 - 400.00 USD
Cameo Carved Shell Portrait Mounted in Shadow Box
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This lot showcases a fantastic carved conch shell cameo portrait, hand carved of carefully selected conch, and mounted in a beautiful shadow box. The cameo carvings which were popularized by Queen Victoria of England from 1837-1901, can be seen in a large variation of styles, ranging from jewelry pendants, lockets, brooch pins, and much more. This particular example is simply shown off in a wonderful frame. The cameo and frame displays good condition. The frame measures 13 1/4", 14" tall, and 1 1/2" deep.