#5012 • Shell and Nautical Related Items

Part of Fine and Decorative Arts | Day 3 | September 29, 2022 at 10:00 AM (live auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $150.00

Status: Sold

Collection of shell and nautical related items including; 1.) Chambered nautilus shell with front portion carved to a floral design with word "Noumea" (Capitol of New Caledonia). Shell measures 5.5" in diameter and 2.5" wide. 2.) Large (7" x 7") mother of pearl shell with painted design showing sailing ship stuck in ice with surrounding polar bears. Painting exhibits some loss. c. late 19th century. 3.) Japanese paper knife in bone with crane design. Knife measures 6" x 0.5" and is artist signed in kanji. 4.) Carved calabash (ladle) with bowl made of cocoanut. Piece measures 11.5" x 3.5". c. mid to late 19th century. 5.) Cribbage board with bone inlay. Board measures 9.5" x 3". Provenance: Charles Lekites Collection.