Rafael Osona's Annual Auction Catalog Rafael Osona Annual Auction 2018 | Page 137

321. AMERICAN SHELL-ENCRUSTED CHEST OF DRAWERS, 2 nd quarter 19 th century, applied with later coquillage decoration of shells, sand dollars, and sea urchin arranged in symmetrical patterns; the top of the chest is inset with two small mirror plates (cracked) and the top of the two-drawer superstructure embellished with two anchor motifs; applications of blue glass cabochons add to the sumptuous overall effect. Height 55 in. Width 45 in. Depth 24 in. 322. FOUR SEASHELL ENCRUSTED VALENCES, 19 th century, a pair and two singles. Length of pair 46 in., 41 in. and 43 in. respectively Rafael Osona Auctions 132