AN AMERICAN MIGNON FAGET 14K YELLOW GOLD SNAIL SHELL BROOCH PENDANT, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, a swirling shell fitted as a pendant or brooch, marked, "MF," in relief with copyright symbol and 14K stamp, faint sgraffito signature on interior, "M.F.," height: 3/4", width: 1", depth: 1/2", total approximate weight: 11.40 grams. Provenance: Estate of James L. Ketelsen, Houston, Texas.

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