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Natural Clam Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous 13" long natural clam shell for tabletop decor. Great addition to your boho chic inspired
Category

Vintage 1970s Other Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Natural Clam Shell
Natural Clam Shell
H 4 in W 13 in D 8 in
Natural Clam Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous 18.5" long natural clam shell for tabletop decor. Great addition to your boho chic
Category

Vintage 1970s Other Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Natural Clam Shell
Natural Clam Shell
H 5.5 in W 18.5 in D 12 in
Natural Real Shells
Located in Brea, CA
Beautiful natural real shells. This coral is real, not faux, and color is natural, not dyed. Size
Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Natural Real Shells
Natural Real Shells
H 5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Massive Conch Shell
Located in San Diego, CA
A massive conch shell from the Pacific Ocean, circa 1970s. The piece is in great condition and
Category

Late 20th Century American Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Massive Conch Shell
Massive Conch Shell
H 9.5 in W 11 in D 10 in
Natural Round Conch Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous round natural conch shell for tabletop decor. Great addition to your boho chic inspired
Category

Vintage 1970s Other Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Natural Round Conch Shell
Natural Round Conch Shell
H 7.5 in W 8.5 in D 10 in
Shell Wings Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture shell wings with heron bird. on black base with silver plated structure. Body part with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Shell Wings Sculpture
Shell Wings Sculpture
H 12.6 in W 16.54 in D 7.49 in
Natural Clam Shell
Located in Bradenton, FL
Authentic large clam shell specimen with its iconic sculptural form and sea inspired colors and
Category

20th Century Southeast Asian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Natural Clam Shell
Natural Clam Shell
H 4.75 in W 10.25 in D 16.5 in
Giant Natural Clam Shell
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Giant natural clam shell.
Category

Vintage 1950s Philippine Hollywood Regency Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Giant Natural Clam Shell
Giant Natural Clam Shell
H 10 in W 23.5 in D 17 in
19th Century Bronze Study of a Child Seated on a Shell, Signed Pigale
By Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An amusing 19th century patinated bronze study of a child sitting an sea shell, playing with a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

South Seas Shell Spoon
Located in London, GB
An early twentieth century shell spoon, comprised of two shells and supported on a metal stand. The
Category

Antique Early 1900s Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell

South Seas Shell Spoon
South Seas Shell Spoon
H 9.45 in Dm 3.35 in
Vintage Shell Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s Italian four-arm shell chandelier, shell incrusted body, some patina, stabile and
Category

Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell

Vintage Shell Chandelier
Vintage Shell Chandelier
H 18 in Dm 30 in
Capiz Shell Flushmount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1299 Capiz shell flush mount 3 internal lights.
Category

Vintage 1960s Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Capiz Shell Flushmount
Capiz Shell Flushmount
H 10.5 in Dm 12.75 in
Assortment of Decorative Shells
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Assortment of Decorative Shells of all species including Queen, spider conchs, brain and
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Assortment of Decorative Shells
Assortment of Decorative Shells
H 15 in W 15 in D 24 in
Silvered Sea Shell Chamelea
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Chamelea silvered shell 4". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for
Category

2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silvered Sea Shell Chamelea
Silvered Sea Shell Chamelea
H 1.5 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Silvered Sea Shell Architectonica
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Architectonica fully silvered shell 2". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in
Category

2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silvered Sea Shell Architectonica
Silvered Sea Shell Architectonica
H 1 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Silvered Sea Shell Turitella
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Turitella fully silvered shell 5". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome
Category

2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silvered Sea Shell Turitella
Silvered Sea Shell Turitella
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 5 in
Silvered Sea Shell Cymbiola
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Cymbiola silvered shell 8". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for
Category

2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silvered Sea Shell Cymbiola
Silvered Sea Shell Cymbiola
H 3 in W 6 in D 8 in
Gigas Tridacna clam shell
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a beautiful white clam shell in wonderful condition
Category

Early 20th Century North American Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Gigas Tridacna clam shell
Gigas Tridacna clam shell
H 7 in W 17 in D 10 in
Gigas Tridacna Large Shell
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful Gigas Tridacna (clam) shell. It has a wonderful intact shape with a very white
Category

Early 20th Century North American Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Gigas Tridacna Large Shell
Gigas Tridacna Large Shell
H 11 in W 24.5 in D 15 in
Capiz Shell Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Capiz shell chandelier consisting of 3 vintage capiz shells which we incorporated into a chandelier
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...

Materials

Brass

Capiz Shell Chandelier
Capiz Shell Chandelier
H 67 in Dm 26 in
Multiple Shells Purse, Indonesia, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Indonesian purse made of a multitude of different shells. All connected by natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Twine

Shell Encrusted Cat Figurine
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A whimsical shell-covered cat figurine. Delicately applied seashells cover this feline figurine in
Category

20th Century Philippine Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Shell Encrusted Cat Figurine
Shell Encrusted Cat Figurine
H 6 in W 4 in D 3 in
Shell Encrusted Composition Bust
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This composition bust of a classical figure has been enhanced by the modern application of shells
Category

2010s American Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Composition

Shell Encrusted Composition Bust
Shell Encrusted Composition Bust
H 16 in W 10 in D 6 in
2020 Handmade Shell Ball Sculpture
Located in Tarrytown, NY
2020 handmade shell ball sculpture.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

2020 Handmade Shell Ball Sculpture
2020 Handmade Shell Ball Sculpture
H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Capiz Turtle Shell Form
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century turtle shell form crafted in capiz with striking stylized detail and presented on a
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Capiz Turtle Shell Form
Capiz Turtle Shell Form
H 26 in W 16 in D 4 in
Vintage Boho Artisan Shell Bust
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage plaster bust. A chic Shell encrusted man with all large and interesting shells
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Busts

Materials

Shell, Plaster

Vintage Boho Artisan Shell Bust
Vintage Boho Artisan Shell Bust
H 12 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Shell on a Lucite Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Boho Chic Shell standing on a lucite base. Great addition to your Boho Chic inspired
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Lucite

Shell on a Lucite Base
Shell on a Lucite Base
H 6.25 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
Vintage Boho Artisan Shell Bust
Located in west palm beach, FL
curated shells.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Busts

Materials

Shell, Plaster

Vintage Boho Artisan Shell Bust
Vintage Boho Artisan Shell Bust
H 14 in W 9 in D 7 in
Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Skull
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Coastal skull. A chic Shell encrusted beauty made by hand. No two are alike
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Busts

Materials

Shell

Midcentury Capiz Shell Flushmount
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Handmade capiz shell flushmount. Takes 75 watt Edison based bulb.
Category

Vintage 1950s Flush Mount

Materials

Shell

Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Bust
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage plaster bust. A chic Shell encrusted man with all large and interesting shells
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Busts

Materials

Shell, Plaster

Set of Micro Mosaic Shells
Located in New York, NY
Set of micro mosaic shells three natural shells filled with micro mosaic in nautical designed tones
Category

2010s American Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Set of Micro Mosaic Shells
Set of Micro Mosaic Shells
H 1.75 in W 3 in D 2 in
Vintage Capiz Shell Lamp
By Chapman Manufacturing Company, The Marbro Lamp Company, James Mont
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Capiz shell lamp Shapely Mid-Century Modern iridescent Capiz shell lamp on wooden base
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Vintage Capiz Shell Lamp
Vintage Capiz Shell Lamp
H 25 in W 11.5 in D 6.25 in
Silvered Sea Shell Lister's Conch
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Lister's conch fully silvered shell 5". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in
Category

2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silvered Sea Shell Strombus Pugilis
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Strombus pugilis fully silvered shell. Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome
Category

2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silvered Sea Shell Triumphant Star
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Triumphant star silvered shell 2". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome
Category

2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Partially Silvered Sea Shell Olive
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Olive shell partially silvered 3". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome
Category

2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silvered Sea Shell Harpa Major
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Harpa major fully silvered shell 4". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome
Category

2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silvered Sea Shell Harpa Major
Silvered Sea Shell Harpa Major
H 1.5 in W 2.5 in D 4 in
Silvered Sea Shell Scotch Bonnet
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been operated by the
Category

2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silvered Sea Shell Scotch Bonnet
Silvered Sea Shell Scotch Bonnet
H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 4 in
Clam Shell Seashell White Natural
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, relatively large, white natural clam shell seashell. Seashell is real. Beautiful as a
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Clam Shell Seashell White Natural
Clam Shell Seashell White Natural
H 3.75 in W 11.5 in D 8 in
Organic Tube Shell Sculpture
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Tall elegant tube shell sculpture designed and executed by F. S. Henemader with a dramatic form and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Spe...

Materials

Brass

Organic Tube Shell Sculpture
Organic Tube Shell Sculpture
H 42 in W 12 in D 8 in
Shell on a Lucite Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Boho Chic shell standing on a lucite base. Great addition to your Boho Chic inspired
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Lucite

Shell on a Lucite Base
Shell on a Lucite Base
H 7.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 in
Conch Shell Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Table lamp with conch sea shell shades. Brass stem.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Conch Shell Table Lamp
Conch Shell Table Lamp
H 21.5 in W 20 in D 9 in
Fine Pair of Shell Obelisks
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of shell obelisks on painted, turned wood bases, with shells of various colours, and
Category

Mid-20th Century English Obelisks

Materials

Shell, Wood

Fine Pair of Shell Obelisks
Fine Pair of Shell Obelisks
H 27.56 in Dm 9.85 in
Triton Shell Bird Sculpture
By Binazzi
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century bird or stork sculpture crafted with silvered metal, brass, and an organic conch shell
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Triton Shell Bird Sculpture
Triton Shell Bird Sculpture
H 27 in W 22 in D 7 in
Giant 34 Inch Fossilized Clam Shell
Located in Bradenton, FL
Authentic fossilized giant 34 inch natural clam shell. Clam shell has iconic sculptural form and
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Giant 34 Inch Fossilized Clam Shell
Giant 34 Inch Fossilized Clam Shell
H 12.25 in W 33.75 in D 24 in
Medium Natural White Clam Shell Specimin
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A medium-sized clam shell in white. This piece will be great on a coffee table, nightstand or hung
Category

20th Century American International Style Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Capiz Shell Pendant Lamp
By Verner Panton, J.T. Kalmar, Rupert Nikoll, Emil Stejnar, Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in München, DE
Beautiful floral shell ball lamp from the 1970s. Exceptional design and high -quality workmanship
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Capiz Shell Pendant Lamp
Capiz Shell Pendant Lamp
H 13.78 in Dm 13.39 in
20th Century Albino Turtle Shell
Located in Bradenton, FL
20th century Shell of an albino turtle.
Category

20th Century European Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Marine turtle

20th Century Albino Turtle Shell
20th Century Albino Turtle Shell
H 6.5 in W 14.5 in D 10 in
Contemporary Bust with Custom Shell Motif
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
comprised of a myriad of organic shells.
Category

2010s American Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Shell Encrusted Iron Chandelier
Located in Hudson, NY
A vintage French wrought iron six-light scrolled arm rectangular chandelier encrusted in sea shells
Category

20th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Shell Encrusted Iron Chandelier
Shell Encrusted Iron Chandelier
H 21 in W 30 in D 18 in
Capiz Shell Veneered Lamps
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a bold and stunning pair of lamps veneered overall with capiz shells and situated on a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Other Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

Vintage Mother of Pearl Nautilus Shell
Located in New York, NY
Vintage mother of pearl nautilus shell. Beautiful large scale natural nautilus shell, perfect for
Category

20th Century Asian Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Sea Life and Shell Diorama /Shadow Box
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-715 Beautiful sea life diorama including sea shells various crustaceans ,seahorse starfish
Category

Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Sea Life and Shell Diorama /Shadow Box
Sea Life and Shell Diorama /Shadow Box
No Reserve
H 28 in W 15 in D 2 in
1960s Small Shell Table Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Small Shell Table Lamp Made of natural small conch shells Nautical or perfect for a tropical
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Vintage 1960s Table Lamps

Materials

Shell

1960s Small Shell Table Lamp
1960s Small Shell Table Lamp
H 12 in W 6.5 in D 7 in
Vintage Boho Shell Encrusted Skull Signed
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage boho skull. Shell encrusted surface with incredible attention to detail. Signed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Bohemian Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Shell and Crystal Sculpture, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Shell sculpture, porcelain figure and crystal base, 20th century. h: 30cm, w: 17cm, d: 14cm
Category

20th Century French Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Shell and Crystal Sculpture, 20th Century.
Shell and Crystal Sculpture, 20th Century.
H 11.82 in W 6.7 in D 5.52 in
Pair of Mounted Spherical Shell Sculptures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mussel shells and mounted on round ebonized plinths, the pair adds a naturalistic touch to a table or
Category

Vintage 1920s English Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell

Partially Silvered Sea Shell Strombus Pugilis
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Strombus pugilis partially silvered shell 2". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier
Category

2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Collection of Large Specimen Clam Shells
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A spectacular collection of five large specimen clam shells mounted on bespoke steel stands. These
Category

Late 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Steel

Collection of Large Specimen Clam Shells
Collection of Large Specimen Clam Shells
H 11.82 in W 9.85 in D 7.49 in
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