Continental, probably Italian, 20th century, various shells mounted in silver frame boxes, most marked "A.N." on base, 1 x 1-1/4 x 1-5/8 in. to 1 x 4-1/2 x 4-1/8 in.

This collection represents items assembled during the 1970s and 80s after the consignor was given two pieces by Diana Vreeland, French-American fashion columnist and editor, as a personal gift.

surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches and bumps, some small areas of tarnish/discoloration, some shells slightly loose in frames; one shell not secure in frame