Sale 54 Lot 114  

VICTORIAN CAMEO CARVED CONCH SHELL. 19th century. Depicting Apollo in his chariot; later converted to a lamp, on a dolphin base - 11 in. high, shell only.
Estimate $600-800

PROVENANCE: Estate of David Weathersbee, Columbia, MD

The shell has been drilled for electric conversion and plaster has been added to tighten up the fitting. There are small chips along the edges.

Sold for $950

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