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Lot 125
8 June 2005, 10:30 BST
London, New Bond Street£600 - £800
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Find your local specialistA rare Bow shell centrepiece
circa 1752
comprising three large triangular clam shell dishes set on a high pierced rocky base studded with realistically moulded shells and seaweed, rising to a central peak, the rims and alternate grooves of the dish exteriors painted in bright blue with scrolling floral and foliate designs, 24cm wide (loss to rim of one dish, fine cracks to base, typical chips to shells)
comprising three large triangular clam shell dishes set on a high pierced rocky base studded with realistically moulded shells and seaweed, rising to a central peak, the rims and alternate grooves of the dish exteriors painted in bright blue with scrolling floral and foliate designs, 24cm wide (loss to rim of one dish, fine cracks to base, typical chips to shells)
