My hubby was so mad I got this from our local thrift store but I think it might be $?

[Greeneyedbandit]

Hi EVERYONE and thanks for adding me to the group.. I love thrift shops and hunting for treasures. Here's my latest find ....WHAT IS IT Lol it appears to be hand blown seashells if that's possible it's huge and has numbers on bottom in black handwritten no sigs or markings

 

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[Intuitis]

What are the numbers?.

 

[ARC]

from Hawaii... my guess. tourist piece.

BUT... I will have you know...
Its worth a few bucks...
So you did good.

They are called "Capiz shells" if I am not mistaken...

 

[G.I.B.]

It's upside-down, turn it over and your hubby will have a priceless Pacific Island Beer Chalice.

He will be happy once again.

 

[Limitool]

Since it's only Tuesday... I can't chime in. On Thursday is when I peak out and know everything. I'm guessing Ming dynasty... 100 - 200 thousand only.

Ok..,. I really don't know but it does look interesting though. Post the numbers or better yet take a photo of bottom and post.

 

[ARC]

Here are some capiz shells used in wind chime...

 

[cudamark]

Looks like a lamp shade to me.

 

[mojjax]

I bought a similar one at TJ Max a few years back for $12.99 . My girlfriend hated it , so I put in the garden . After a few rains all the shells fell off and there was a fiberglass form shaped like a vase .

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Mojjax pretty much told you the value. I dont know what you paid for it, but try to get your money back, sell it to a nieghbor, yard sale or whatever. Its ugly.

 

[Doubter in MD]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

I firmly believe in that statement. If it wasn't true I would have never married a woman as beautiful as my wife.

 

[Crispin]

Stick a candle in the top and let the wax melt down the sides. You just created modern art. Ask for 100 bucks on ebay.

 

[Crispin]

You know what else they say... "Beauty is only skin deep...but ugly is to the bone."

 

[sutphin]

BANDIT IT DONT MEAN A THING UNLESS IT HAS THAT SEASHELL BLING. NICE.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Stick a candle in the top and let the wax melt down the sides. You just created modern art. Ask for 100 bucks on ebay.

OMG


Im sorry for saying your item is ugly greeneyeyedbandit. I just dont think it has any antique, collectible or treasure value. Try to get whatever anyone is willing to pay.

 

[trikikiwi]

Unfortunately Fred's dead, but he might have liked your lampshade/UFO/thing ...


Fred Flutey in his p?ua-shell house, Bluff ? Collecting ? Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand

Cheers, Mike

Edit: Our Paua is your Abalone

 

[Greeneyedbandit]

Here is a picture of the bottom which means it cant be a lampshade....

 

[Greeneyedbandit]

And thanks everyone for your help..And I like it lol

 

[Robot]

Capiz Shell Flower Vase



"Capiz Shell is a beautifully translucent natural sea shell, in the family of Mother of Pearl, native to a small area of the Pacific Ocean off the Philippine Islands. Theses shells are handcrafted buy native craftsman into Tiffany style lampshades and accessories. When lit, Capiz Shells radiates a soft, romantic, and mystical lighting qualities. They are treasured throughout the world for their unique beauty and iridescent qualities.

Capiz is a province of the Philippines in the Western Visayas region. It faces the Sibuyan Sea to the north. Roxas City is the capital of Capiz, it is located at the northeastern portion of the Panay island.


These shells are used in making decorations, vases, lamps, lanterns, trays, accessories, ornaments, even doors, windows and more. The shell is similar to the mother-of-pearl shells."

My guestamate - $ 150.00

Similar style for sale on Ebay...


Interesting Note:
Number on bottom...3313880160
May be telephone number of previous owner... 331 prefix...Chicago area code

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

"Capiz Shell is a beautifully translucent natural sea shell, in the family of Mother of Pearl, native to a small area of the Pacific Ocean off the Philippine Islands. Theses shells are handcrafted buy native craftsman into Tiffany style lampshades and accessories. When lit, Capiz Shells radiates a soft, romantic, and mystical lighting qualities. They are treasured throughout the world for their unique beauty and iridescent qualities.

Capiz is a province of the Philippines in the Western Visayas region. It faces the Sibuyan Sea to the north. Roxas City is the capital of Capiz, it is located at the northeastern portion of the Panay island.


These shells are used in making decorations, vases, lamps, lanterns, trays, accessories, ornaments, even doors, windows and more. The shell is similar to the mother-of-pearl shells."

My guestamate - $ 150.00

Similar style for sale on Ebay...
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Interesting Note:
Number on bottom...3313880160
May be telephone number of previous owner... 331 prefix...Chicago area code

Can you post the eBay link Robot so we can all see what it sells for? Im always willing to learn but I cant imagine any modern import item made out of glued on shells from the Phillippines having that kind of value. The number may be a SKU number

Greeneyedbandit the important thing is that YOU like it. It does kinda grow on you. Im thinking of running down to the nearest TJ Max or import place and buying one myself. Where is that wink smiley

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I dont get anything on the number but its probably something similar to a SKU number