Pair of scallop shells

Paul de Lamerie

British, 1688–1751, active 1712–51

Date1734/35

MediumSilver

DimensionsOverall (.61 confirmed): 1 5/16 x 5 1/16 x 4 7/16 in., 6 oz. 7 dwt. (3.3 x 12.8 x 11.3 cm, 0.198kg)' Overall (.62 confirmed): 1 3/16 x 5 1/16 x 4 7/16 in., 6 oz. 11 dwt. (3 x 12.8 x 11.3 cm, 0.204kg)

DepartmentEuropean Sculpture and Decorative Arts

ClassificationMetalwork-Silver

Bequest of Alfred Duane Pell, 1924

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