Shell Rose

By DancesWithWombats, 21 July, 2014
Description

This is a beautiful "thing". I do not know what - a rose shell in a box. Intricate laces metal design. See pictures. I am interested to see if it is recognized for what it is and where/when it came from to learn more about it.

Thanks for looking!

Category
Decorative Arts
Medium
Not known, light weight, not a thick glass, some kind of shell, I think.
Distinguishing marks
No logo or stamp mark or writing of any kind that I see.
Condition
Mint
Size and dimensions of this item
3 1/2 inches diameter, about 2 inches high
Date Period
No idea - wish I knew!
Weight
Less than one ounce.
History
Not known. Bought at an old house, about 200 years-old. But no indication the age of the item.
Price Paid (If known)
Nohting, it was thrown in at a yard sale with a bundle as a gift.
For Sale?
No
Photos