20th Century Banded Tulip Shell Vessel

Handmade 20th Century Banded Tulip shell vessel with silver plated metal legs and cage, vaguely reminiscent of the 16th and 17th Century Nautilus cups. Heavy patina to the silver plate, some glue holding the shell in the holder/ concealing a small hole (as shown). May have been used as a bud vase or ink pen holder. 

Approx. 4" height x 5 1/2" width x 3 1/4" depth