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Material: Shell
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 by the artist. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Bohemian Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

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 sea inspired colors and textures.
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning 19th century wall clock, diamond in shape, with rippling clock frame of ebony-painted wood. mother of pearl astral and filigree designs is inlaid in differently stained ma...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 19th century clock is stunning with its diamond shaped rippling clock frame of ebony painted wood. Mother-of-pearl floral and foliate designs are inlaid in differently stained m...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood, Mahogany, Porcelain, Mother-of-Pearl

Mexican Modernist Mixed Metal and Abalone Scorpion Dish
Located in Houston, TX
Mexican Modernist mixed metal and Abalone Scorpion dish. Large Mexican modernist or Mexican midcentury mixed metal and abalone scorpion dish, bowl or...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel

Urushi Lacquer Eggshell Orb Box, Small by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Like an ancient pebble or river-rock that has been tumbled for centuries to polish and reveal its alluvial layers. Hand-turned solid oak box enveloped in lacquered eggshell marquetry.
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Eggshell, Oak, Lacquer

Rosy Top Clock, Gilded
Located in New York, NY
Clock rosy top gilded shell 3". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been ope...
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2010s Italian Victorian Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Arts + Crafts Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderfully hand crafted piece. Original vintage condition. Great patina. Great for decor and collections...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Copper

One of a Kind Shell and Turquoise Stone
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful trumpet seashell professionally mounted on genuine coral base, artistically hand embedded with fantastic turquoise stones all around, to make exceptional object of art for ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

Thirteen Silver Plate Seashells
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enticing group of thirteen vintage seashells representing exotic species enhanced with silver plate. Signed Ruzzetti and Gow Italy. Sizes range from: H: 3 W: 2 D: 3 H: 6 W: 6 D: 1
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Antony Redmile Pair of Ostrich Egg Candlesticks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic pair of mid century candlesticks handcrafted with ostrich eggs and silver plate on metal in classic form with a bit of whimsy. Signed J Antony Redmile under the bobeche.
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Ostrich Eggshell

Maitland Smith Abalone Shell Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Mother of pearl tessellated box attributed to Maitland-Smith. Mother of pearl veneer in very pale green color over wood box. Black felt underside. Made in Philippines sticker on the ...
Category

1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Citrine Crystals in Matrix and Mounted on an 18th Century Italian Gilt Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Citrine crystals in matrix mounted on a gilded 18th century Italian base. The citrine crystal specimen is adorned with baroque pearls and it sits in a bed of crushed crystals and coo...
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18th Century Italian Organic Modern Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Antique English Victorian Rosewood Vanity Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Rosewood Vanity Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay. Item features a felt lined interior with lift out compartment, very nice English box, unlocked, no k...
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

1960s Los Castillo Fish Bowl Abalone Mixed Metal Taxco Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Los Castillo Handcrafted Handwrought Mexican Artistry Taxco Mexico decorative Fishbowl Platter Catch All footed dish. Abalone silver brass metals copper 2.5 h x 13.5 w x 12 d S...
Category

1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

Important 18th Century Porcelain and Bronze Box by Meissen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 1 3/4in W: 3 1/2in D: 2in This Mid 18th Century Porcelain and Bronze Box by Meissen is truly a spectacular piece and is of the highest quality! If you look at the p...
Category

Late 18th Century German Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Swarovski Crystal Encrusted Starfish by Douglas Cloutier
By Douglas Cloutier
Located in New York, NY
Large Starfish encrusted with Swarovski crystals and miniature shells by Artist Douglas Cloutier The piece is signed on the back with the Cloutier label.
Category

1990s American Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Opalised Iridescent Ammonite Fossil
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A complete prehistoric Cleoniceras opalised iridescent ammonite fossil, originating from Madagascar, presented on an exclusive museum-quality painted plaster base. Over 200 million y...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

English Petite Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century English trinket box has an elegant design of lacquered papier-mâché with mother-of-pearl inlay. The inlaid decoration depicts a spray of various flowers which ...
Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Candlesticks - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Illuminate with seaside charm using our Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Candlesticks - A Pair. These elegant candlesticks are adorned with shells, blending coastal allure with Americ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Morden Sculpture In Wood And Metal by Børge 2013
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish Morden Sculpture of Wood And Metal by Danish Artist "Børge", dated 2013
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

An English Regency Brown Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Chinoiserie Dish
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Early 19th Century English Regency shell form rare brown lacquer oval dish low bowl with mother of pearl inlay. The hand painted bowl with chinoiserie design. 14 inches wide, 10.5 ...
Category

1820s Regency Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail
Located in Naples, IT
A beautiful natural specimen, Charonia is a genus of very large sea snail, commonly known as Triton's trumpet or Triton snail. They are marine gastropod moll...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

English Snuff Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
Glimmering with iridescent mother-of-pearl inlay, this English papier-mâché snuff box dates to the late 19th century. Black lacquer envelopes the papier-mâché case to form a durable ...
Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

French Papier Mâché Black, Gilt and Mother-of-Pearl Frame
Located in New York, NY
A French Napoleon III (Second Empire) papier mâché black painted, gilded and mother-of-pearl inlaid frame, France, circa 1880 Size: 17 1/2" h...
Category

1880s French Napoleon III Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Giltwood

Group of 4 High Relief Cameo Pins/Pendents Carved from Bull Mouth Shell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Group of 4 High Relief Cameo Pins/Pendents Carved from Bull Mouth Shell Unmarked Silver Settings 2.5mm x 4mm 4mm x 4mm 2 pieces: 3mm x 3mm
Category

20th Century Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Group of 3 High Relief Canoes Carved from Bull mouth shell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Group of 3 High Relief Canoes Carved from Bull mouth shell Large: 3.5mm x 4.5mm. Medium: 3.4mm x 3.4 x 2.6 Small: 8mm x 2.5mm
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19th Century Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Eggshell

Large Moorish Arabesque Inlaid Table Box
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning vintage Moorish arabesque inlaid table box, 20th century, high quality rectangular box with hinged lid, featuring contrasting mother of pearl, exotic hardwood, and bone ma...
Category

20th Century Moorish Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Ebony, Rosewood, Tulipwood

19th Century Napoleon III French Wall Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Napoleon III wall clock with "oeil de boeuf" shaped glass paned door, ebonized wood frame and clock surround with mother-of-pearl inlay decoration. Paper face w...
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Cigarette box, unusual opens on both sides
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Cigarette box, unusual - opens on both sides Unsure of maker or age. Likely Mid Century. No breaks or repair. One side is slightly less in height than other side.
Category

Mid-20th Century Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Set of 4 Candle Holders. From The Tempera series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 4 Candle Holders, 2023 From The Tempera series Material: Duck egg yolk, binder Overall size: 17.6 W x 9.2 D x 14 H (cm) Individual Dimensions: 8.8 W x 9.2 D x 7 H (cm) Weight...
Category

2010s North Korean Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Eggshell

Set of 2 Candle Holders. From The Tempera series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 2 Candle Holders, 2023 From The Tempera series Material: Duck egg yolk, binder Overall size: 17.6 W x 9.2 D x 7 H (cm) Individual Dimensions: 8.8 W x 9.2 D x 7 H (cm) Weight:...
Category

2010s North Korean Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Eggshell

Mother of Pearl Mosaic Inlay Trinket Box, Middle Eastern, c. 1960's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exquisite handcrafted geometric wood box with micro mosaic inlays of mother of pearl in Khatam artistry, an Ancient Persian technique of inlaying. Moorish style box also features geo...
Category

1960s West Asian Moorish Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood

Set of 3 Trays. From The Tempera series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 3 Trays, 2023 From The Tempera series Material: Duck egg yolk, binder Overall size: 19.5 Diameter x 15 H (cm) Individual Dimensions: 19.5 Diameter x 5 H (cm) Weight: avg. 1kg...
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2010s North Korean Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Set of 3 Trays. From The Tempera series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 3 Trays, 2023 From The Tempera series Material: Duck egg yolk, binder Overall size: 19.5 Diameter x 15 H (cm) Individual Dimensions: 19.5 Diameter x 5 H (cm) Weight: avg. 1kg...
Category

2010s North Korean Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Set of 3 Candle Holders. From The Tempera series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 3 Candle Holders, 2023 From The Tempera series Material: Duck egg yolk, binder Overall size: 26.4 W x 9.2 D x 7 H (cm) Individual Dimensions: 8.8 W x 9.2 D x 7 H (cm) Weight:...
Category

2010s North Korean Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Eggshell

Papier Mâché Inkstand w/ Drawer & Crystal Inkwells English Jennens & Bettridge
Located in Savannah, GA
This high quality Papier-Mache desk set is beautifully hand painted in a floral motif and features inlaid mother of pearl and the original pair of cut glass inkwells with brass tops....
Category

1840s English Early Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Seo of 8 Eggshell Vases. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 8 Eggshell Vases, 2023 From The Oygg series Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite Dimensions: 82.4 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm) Individual size: 10.3 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm) Weight: 10 k...
Category

2010s North Korean Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Eggshell

1980s Italian Pyramid Mother Of Pearl Wood Sculpture Decorative Object Fine Art
Located in Miami, FL
Arts And Crafts Periode Italian Pyramid made out of pieces polished Mother of Pearl shells over wood Sculpture. Reflects the light in a warm and elegant shimmer. Beautiful crafted wi...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Early Original R & Y Augousti Paris Seashell Marquetry Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an early original lidded box designed by the famed decorative arts design firm Ria & Youri Augousti, Paris. This elegant piece boasts geometric seashell marquetry with trim a...
Category

1990s French Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

Set of 4 Eggshell Vases. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 4 Eggshell Vases, 2023 From The Oygg series Material: Egg Shells, Jesmonite Dimensions: 41.2 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm) Individual size: 10.3 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm) Weight: 5 kg ...
Category

2010s North Korean Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Eggshell

Vintage Maitland Smith Harlequin Penshell Brass Footed Decorative Modern Box Urn
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Maitland Smith Lidded Box / Urn. Features a beautiful Harlequin pattern Penshell exterior resting on a footed brass neoclassical style tasseled base. The lid opens ...
Category

Late 20th Century British Colonial Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Seo of 4 Eggshell Vases. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 4 Eggshell Vases, 2023 From The Oygg series Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite Dimensions: 41.2 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm) Individual size: 10.3 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm) Weight: 5 kg...
Category

2010s North Korean Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Eggshell

Multiple Shells Purse, Indonesia, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Indonesian purse made of a multitude of different shells. All connected by natural twine. Very decorative placed in a bowl. ARRIVING APRIL
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Twine

Steiff Jocko Monkey, 1950's German Sitting Mohair Chimpanzee
Located in Berlin, DE
Steiff Jocko Monkey, 1950's German Sitting Mohair Chimpanzee, Collectible Vintage Stuffed Monkey, Steiff No Ear Button
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Abalone, Mohair

Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder, 2023 From the Oygg series Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite Dimensions: 30 W x 13.6 D x 0.6 H (cm) Individual size: 10 W x 6.8 D x 0.6 H (cm) W...
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2010s North Korean Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Eggshell

Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder, 2023 From the Oygg series Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite Dimensions: 30 W x 13.6 D x 0.6 H (cm) Individual size: 10 W x 6.8 D x 0.6 H (cm) W...
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2010s North Korean Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Eggshell

Set of 3 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 3 Oyster Shell Tray, 2023 From the Oygg series Material : Oyster Shells, Jesmonite Overall size: 42 W x 11.2 D x 5.7 H (cm) Individual Dimensions: 14 W x 11.2 D x 5.7 H (cm) ...
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2010s North Korean Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses holders. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder, 2023 From the Oygg series Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite Dimensions: 30 W x 13.6 D x 0.6 H (cm) Individual size: 10 W x 6.8 D x 0.6 H (cm) W...
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2010s North Korean Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Eggshell

Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder, 2023 From the Oygg series Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite Dimensions: 30 W x 13.6 D x 0.6 H (cm) Individual size: 10 W x 6.8 D x 0.6 H (cm) W...
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2010s North Korean Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Eggshell

Set of 3 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 3 Oyster Shell Tray, 2023 From the Oygg series Material : Oyster Shells, Jesmonite Overall size: 42 W x 11.2 D x 5.7 H (cm) Individual Dimensions: 14 W x 11.2 D x 5.7 H (cm) ...
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2010s North Korean Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Set of 6 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 6 Oyster Shell Trays, 2023 From the Oygg series Material : Oyster Shells, Jesmonite Dimensions: 28 W x 33.6 D x 5.7 H (cm) Individual size: 14 W x 11.2 D x 5.7 H (cm) Weight:...
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2010s North Korean Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Set of 2 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 2 Oyster Shell Tray, 2023 From the Oygg series Material : Oyster Shells, Jesmonite Overall size: 28 W x 11.2 D x 5.7 H (cm) Individual Dimensions: 14 W x 11.2 D x 5.7 H (cm) ...
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2010s North Korean Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Lacquered Eggshell Round Brule Box, Small by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Brulé means 'burnt' in French. Raw and delicate, the Brulé boxes evoke the idea of baked earth or ashes. There is a powerful energy in the details of decisio...
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Eggshell, Lacquer

Elephant bird egg
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Elephant bird egg from Madagascar. The largest egg ever from a living creature; it is from the extinct elephant bird. Assembled from the shards of se...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Medieval Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Eggshell

Set of Five Ornamental Shells in Mexican Silver Baskets
Located in New York, NY
Set of five ornamental shells in Mexican silver baskets. Five Mexican small sterling silver woven baskets topped with decorative mica stone chips suggesting baskets of silver with fi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Urushi Eggshell Lacquer with Abalone Shell Large Pebble Box by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Refined and sensual small accessories for the desk or vanity have been loved and enjoyed by collectors or aesthetes for many centuries. Examples of beautiful, delicate workmanship ca...
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Lacquer, Abalone, Eggshell, Wood

Urushi Eggshell Lacquer with Abalone Shell Pebble Box - Long by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Refined and sensual small accessories for the desk or vanity have been loved and enjoyed by collectors or aesthetes for many centuries. Examples of beautiful, delicate workmanship ca...
Category

2010s Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Lacquer, Abalone, Eggshell, Wood

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