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Shellwork basket of flowers ("Flower Dome")
Probably American
about 1840–50
Object Place: Probably New England
Medium/Technique
Rosewood base inlaid with satinwood, shells, glass dome
Dimensions
Overall: 62.9 cm (24 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds provided by The Seminarians
Accession Number2010.598.1-3
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsDecorative arts
Provenance2010, consigned to Northeast Auctions early in the year by a picker; 2010, purchased Northeast Auctions, Marine, China Trade, Sporting Art, and Historical Americana Auction, Sunday, August 22, lot 1051.