A COLLECTION OF TEN 19TH CENTURY FRENCH CARVED OYSTER SHELLS

the shells carved in relief to reveal the mother of pearl, one decorated with the Hotel de Ville de Compiegne, others with churches and fishermen, one inscribed 'Arcanchon',

the largest 19cm wide (10)

Provenance: Marie-Claude Fabius, a respected London antiques dealer was passionate about her treasured shell collection, amassed over many years. She descended from a long dynasty of famous Parisian antique dealers.