19th Century Shell Sculpture

Beautiful vintage shell, bases from Italy circa 1820. Price is per shell. Small- 4.5"L x4.5"W

aristocrats and scientists in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. In those times, shells were a novelty

English sewing box tortoise with tufted blue silk lining. 19th century Sewing Accoutrements Missing

19th century Italian gold pedestal fragment decorated with fossil pectin shells and red phantom

This stunning table-top display features a large cameo created by the talented artist Raffaele Pernice. The cameo is set in a beautifully engraved gold mount, which adds a touch of l...

A pair of alabaster cups and Two Abalone shells. France XIXth

This bronze sculpture representing a nymph with the Borghese shell of the 19th century and was made

A very appealing pale 19th century tortoise carapace that is on a turned mahogany stand of the same

Collection of five Palestinian carved mother-of-pearl shells, with five different scenes of the

mudra, symbolizing seal of reasoning. The head with elongated earlobes, shell inlaid eyes and with a

Spectacular and rare pair of Marly Horses on their pedestal Boulle marquetry, 19th century

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Japanese Gosho Ningyo, a palace figure of a young noble boy seated with his feet extended forward holding a gold leafed folding signal battle fan in his right hand above his head (a ...

Vide poche austro-hongrois, fin XIXe, constitué d'un corps en coquillage rehaussé par un lézard en bronze finement ciselé. L'objet est en bon etat hormis deux petits chocs dans l...

19th century Indonesian mollusk shell on stand. Beautiful natural aged patina from being under

I'd love to say: Older than the sea but. From the Mediterranean to the Pacific, these beauties take my breath away. May be sold separately.

19th century Indonesian set of two mollusk shells on stands. Beautiful natural aged patina from

Oversized 19th century shells Very rare for the dimensions.

19th century Thailand set of three extra large mussel shells on stand. Beautiful natural fossil

the lowest relief, against a background of contrasting color. Since the late 19th century, the species

This is a wonderful large scale 19th century turtle shell. It is in antique unvarnished condition

Group of sculptural 19th century Italian gilded fragments mounted with fossil coral and adorned

Late 19th century Batak mounted carved bone/shell artifact/mask Measures: 11.75 inch H x 4.75 inch

A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen Authentic antique turtle

A 19th century Italian crucifix on tortoiseshell base and hood H.: 70 cm. Very good condition.

A 19th century Italian Crucifix on tortoiseshell base and hood H.: 45 cm. Very good condition.

A 19th century Italian crucifix on tortoiseshell base and hood. H.: 75 cm. Very good condition.

Vintage shell rings on stand. These antique tribal shell rings are carved from a pacific claim

A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen. Authentic antique turtle

A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen. Authentic antique turtle

This pair of decorative motifs is in a stylized form of acanthus leaf shells. They are most often

Made from giant shell into a polished decorative ring on custom iron mount Formed from a section

Immense antique 19th century taxidermy turtle shell with variegated color tones. Beautiful natural

A large 19th century country house clam shell, of good proportions and overall good condition for

A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river

200 Year Old tortoise shell.

Antique giant clam shell natural history specimen ( Tridacna Gigas ) in beautifully aged old

Lofty 19th century wall hanging turtle shell created by mother nature with its iconic form and

Intricately carved antique natural shall cameo displayed in a small wood wall plaque, sold by Closson’s Art Gallery of Cincinnati. Measures: 3.5” x 0.75” x 2.5” / Cameo - 1.875” x...

Large antique turtle shell with its iconic form and lush variegated brown colors.

Handsome very large tortoise shell mounted on brass base with verdigris patina At one time

Impressive antique hand polished tortoise shell with its iconic form and classic variegated organic

19th century French crucifix with metal filigree and a bisque corpus Christi decorated with fossil

Turtle shell displaying one of mother nature's most iconic creations with classic color patterns

A large and in untouched condition tridacna gigas a giant clam shell, has a good all round tone and

Impressive large antique turtle shell or carapace putting on display one of mother natures most

Rare antique Hawksbill turtle shell with a striking form and variegated natural organic tones. One

Standout large hand polished green turtle shell or carapace with its iconic form and lush

Impressive 19th Century wall mount green turtle shell or carapace with its iconic sculptural form

A Victorian pair of shell and coral floral arrangements on carved and gilded wooden base. Each of

Striking antique Hawksbill or turtle shell with iconic mother nature created form and incomparable

"jewels" and shell inlaid eyes, Mandalay Period, late 19th century. The historical Buddha is portrayed

Impressive antique gigantic turtle shell with its iconic variegated color tones, sea inspired form

19th century Italian painted and gilded frame fragment adorned baroque pearls and mounted on

Here we present a rare giant sea turtle shell with its organic form and variegated colors. One of

Large antique Hawksbill turtle shell with a striking form and variegated natural organic tones. One

The iconic form of the turtle shell, out done only by its own distinct variegated colors and

Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

This is a very good example of a large fosselized Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. The shell is in overall very good condition with normal ocean weathering. The age of the shell is indeter...

This is a wonderful Gigas Tridacna (clam) shell. It has a wonderful intact shape with a very white interior This shell came from an estate that had in its collection for many years.

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...

Large Italian clam shell. Large sculptural shell in Scagliola with natural patina, Italy, early 20th century. Dimensions: 32" W x 20" D x 9.5" H.

Tiffany & Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver centerpiece with original mirrored-glass sterling silver plateau, circa 1900. Museum...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 17th century attributed to Andrea Brustolon hand carved Italian walnut armchair with Cherubs throughout This chair is abso...

Cristalleries De Baccarat, A Large French Cut-Crystal Twenty-Four Light Tsarine Torcheres, Standing Floor Chandelier. "A Magnificent Chandelier" Each central stem issuing twent...