NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER)
0.00USD+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2002 Sep 27 @ 13:00UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
TWO DECORATED SEA SHELLS. Nautilus shells polished down to a mother-of-pearl finish with similar applied silver trim and medallions. 5 1/2", 6"l.
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