Shell Memory Folk Art Mosaic Sailor's Valentine Lamp Base and Jar Desk Set Freshwater American 1920s Archaic Priced accordingly

Priced accordingly

Wonderful thick application of paint throughout

with some slight discoloration on the taffeta backing

skillfully painted throughout by Jule Melbardis (1879 - 1979)

Shell Memory Folk Art Mosaic Sailor's Valentine Lamp Base and Jar Desk Set Freshwater American 1920s Archaic Priced accordinglyOn offer a marvelous pair of shell art memory folk art objects, one a jar for holding pens and other desk items and the other the base for a lamp. These are carefully collected shells, likely freshwater, meticulously attached to found bottles, likely in the 1920s or 1930s. Beautifully composed mosaic of otherwise prosaic shells. SIZE: Lamp base 8" T x 5. 5" D, jar 5. 25" T x 3" D CONDITION: Very good, presents beautifully, as shown. Some fractured