Set of conch shell jewellery.
Italian, Naples, about 1860
Possibly a wedding gift from a tour to Italy, this set has been in the de Beaumont family since the 19th century.
Close up of a set of pale pink and white conch shell jewellery.
Italian, Naples, about 1860
Possibly a wedding gift from a tour to Italy, this set has been in the de Beaumont family since the 19th century.
Fancy an entire jewellery set made of conch shell?
Someone clearly did once.
The carving is intricate and beautifully done but I don't think its my style.
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