Antique Victorian Palais Royal Mother-of-pearl Clam Shell Trinket Dish For Sale

Dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century, these luxury pieces often originated from France or the United States. They are constructed using natural bivalve shells that maintain their lustrous, iridescent mother-of-pearl interior while being coated or painted gold on the outer surfaces. The individual shells are joined together with twisted brass or gilt wire hardware, topped with a central loop handle designed for easy carrying around a vanity or dining room table.