A large group of ornamental shell articles, designed by Tony Duquette

comprising twelve abalone shells mounted on clear plastic feet, twenty-four gilt metal-mounted polished shell table ornaments and a pair of gilt bronze-mounted shells. 38 pieces.

Large single mounted shell with some rubbing to mount. Abalone shells with minor chips; not extensive. Silver mount on one nautilus shell detached in small, 1in. , area. In otherwise good condition.
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Please see page 110 for an additional illustration of this lot.