Lot 266 , American Interest - a 19th century carved cowrie shell,

American Interest - a 19th century carved cowrie shell, decorated with a clipper ship in full sail, spread eagle and seafaring motifs, including compass, anchor, globe, capstan and octant and inscribed, 'E Pluribus Unum', 'Romance of the Sea' and 'W W Henry Commander'
Estimate £40-60


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Sold for £140