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Pearl items listed here are made of the natural mother-of-pearl from shells. Such natural pearl has been used to decorate furniture and small utilitarian objects for centuries. Before the early twentieth century when cultured pearls were developed, pearls were very expensive jewels, owned almost exclusively by royalty. glassware known as mother-of-pearl is listed by that name. Opera glasses made with natural pearl shell are listed under Opera Glasses.
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| Image | Category | Pattern or Item | Description | Year Priced | | | Pearl | Mirror | Hand Gold Filigree Overlay 5 x 10 In. | 2011 |  | Pearl | Card Case | Mother-Of-Pearl, Abalone, Shell, Diamond Inlay, Brass, 1890s, 3 5/8 In., Illustrated | 2010 | | | Pearl | Card Case | 4 x 3 In. | 2010 | | | Pearl | Card Case | Abalone, Tortoiseshell, Inlaid Diamond, Brass Rope Twist Edge, 3 5/8 In. | 2010 | | | Pearl | Card Case | Shell Cameo Bone, Ebony Inlaid Checkerband, Mounted, 3 1/2 In. | 2010 | | | Pearl | Magnifying Glass | Parasol Handle, Victorian, 16 1/2 In. | 2010 | | | Pearl | Mirror | Handle, George Washington Portrait, c.1790 | 2010 | | | Pearl | Calling Card Holder | 2 3/4 x 4 In. | 2009 | | | Pearl | Magnifying Glass | Parasol Handle, Victorian, 16 1/2 In. | 2009 | | | Pearl | Mirror Handle | Portrait Of George Washington On Handle, c.1790, | 2009 | | | Pearl | Nut Set | Nut Cracker, Picks Sterling Silver, 6 & 7 In. 7 Piece | 2009 | | | Pearl | Spoon | Serving, Sterling Band, Paneled Bowl, 8 1/2 In. | 2008 | | | Pearl | Knife Set | Blunt Blade, Floral Band, Landers Frary & Clark, 8 In., 6 Piece | 2008 | | | Pearl | Shadowbox | Carved, Last Supper, Elaborately Shaped Border, 10 In. | 2008 | | | Pearl | Box | Gold, Brass, Louis Xvi Style, Round Miniature Portrait, 2 X 4 In. | 2007 | | | Pearl | Box | Hand Carved, Flower, Leaf, 5 X 3 X 2 In. | 2007 | | | Pearl | Toothpick | Abalone, Mechanical, Victorian, 2 1/2 In. | 2007 | | | Pearl | Card Case | Carved, Abalone Inset, 4 X 3 In. | 2006 | | | Pearl | Caviar Set | 6 Dishes, 6 Knives, Scimitar Blades, C.1900, 7 1/2 & 6 In. | 2006 | | | Pearl | Cigarette Case | Lighter, Flowers, Birds, Seated Black Poodles, Evans | 2005 | | | Pearl | Frame | Photograph, Pieced, Edwardian Style, 8 1/4 x 6 1/4 In. | 2005 | | | Pearl | Knife | Fruit, Gold Blade, F.g. Gavet, C.1800, 8 In., 12 Piece | 2005 | | | Pearl | Card Case | Inlaid Diamond Pattern, Etched Branch & Berry, 3 3/4 x 2 1/2 In. | 2004 | | | Pearl | Oyster Set | Shell, Sterling Ball Feet, Knife, Fork, C.1896, 18 Piece | 2004 | | | Pearl | Paper Holder | Ormolu, Carved Figure, Continental, 2 3/4 x 3 7/8 In., Pair | 2004 |
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