Elena Napoleone

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Gorgeous, converted into a lamp, antique shell cameo from Italy, made in the first half of the 20th century. The shell used is the rare Red Helmet shell (Cypraecassis rufa). The piece is truly beautiful and exudes craftsmanship.

Dimensions: 7x12x8.5 cm
Weight: 300 g

Schitterende, tot lamp vermaakte, antieke schelp-camee uit Italië, gemaakt in de eerste helft van de 20e eeuw. De schelpt die is gebruikt is de zeldzame Rode Helmschulp (Cypraecassis rufa). De voorstelling is werkelijk prachtig en straalt vakmanschap uit.

Afmetingen: 7x12x8,5 cm
Gewicht: 300 gr

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Lamp - Red helmet shell (Cypraecassis rufa)

Italy -  - 1920-1930 

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Antique Italian shell cameo from the first half of the 20th century, carved from shell with a red helm shell (Cypraecassis rufa) from Genova, measuring 7 × 12 × 8.5 cm and weighing 300 g, in excellent condition and in working order.

Lamp - Red helmet shell (Cypraecassis rufa)

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Antique Italian shell cameo from the first half of the 20th century, carved from shell with a red helm shell (Cypraecassis rufa) from Genova, measuring 7 × 12 × 8.5 cm and weighing 300 g, in excellent condition and in working order.

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