Two Chinese carved mother of pearl shells, late 19th-early 20th century, 23 x 19.5 cm each. Provenance: An important private collection, Qld., acquired from a private collection in 2002.
Broome Western Australian Interest: Pair of pearl shell ornaments painted with missionary portraits of priests, one being of Asian descent, late 19th century. Note Broome was one of the few places in Australia during the late 19th century that allowed the…
A carved mother of pearl shell, carved with the Australian coat of arms and the motto 'Advance Australia' amidst foliate scrolls and rope border, late 19th century, 24 x 20 cm
19th century shell by C.H Wood, c.1860, beautifully engraved with sailing ships, armorials and descriptions, including a note from the C.H Wood stating a similar shell was presented to Queen Victoria in 1845, a/f, length 20 cm note: C.H Wood's work is…
Frank Barnes, 'T.S.S. Atua', the steamship painted in oils on a small giant clam shell, including 'USS Co.' flag, titled and dated 1908. Length 29 cm. Note: see similar work on shell held by the New Zealand Maritime Museum, Object No. 1994.246.1.
Frank Barnes, T.S.S. Atua', the steamship painted in oils on a small giant clam shell, including 'USS Co.' flag, entitled and dated 1908. Length 29 cm. Note: see similar work on shell held by the N.Z. Maritime Museum, Object No. 1994.246.1.
Frank Barnes, T.S.S. Mavua', The USS Co. (Union Steam Ship Company) Under Steam in the Pacific Islands', entitled, and indistinctly inscribed, painted in oils on a small giant clam shell. Length 29 cm.
West Australian Interest painted pearl shells mid 20th century four decorated pearl shells depicting Broome pearling luggers and north West coastline Heights: 16 cm - 17 cm
A pair of rare and important hand painted clam shells depicting North Queensland Aboriginal scenes, 19th century, monogrammed M.G. approximate size 17 x 27 cm each
A pair of carved and pierced mother-of-pearl shells, circa 1900, each carved with a woman and child reading in a garden setting with bamboo, flowering plants and trees on a pierced cloud scroll ground, wood stands, (4), 22.5 cm wide
Pair of Australian painted mother of pearl shells depicting indigenous peoples and the arrival of explorers (possibly Cook's voyage). Height (of both) 15 cm. Signed 'Nydia.'