ANTIQUE ORIGINAL SPLENDID PARIAN MARBLE SHELL SINK 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
ANTIQUE ORIGINAL SPLENDID PARIAN MARBLE SHELL SINK 19th Century Antique bathroom sink in Parian Greek white. This sink dates back to the first half of the 19th century. The sink bas...
Marble
Late 19th Century Antique Jerusalem Mother of Pearl Shell Carved Plaques
Located in London, GB
A beautiful collection of five shells engraved from the Holy Land depicts a religion scenes, three of them depicts the last supper in Jerusalem, the other two depicts scenes from the...
Mother-of-Pearl
19th Century Antique Red Shell And Silver Coin Talisman - Rare Collectors Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
An extraordinary antique 19th century heavy hand crafted silver coin, blue amazonite, shell, coral bead, and leather talisman jewelry ornament created by a Moroccan Amazigh Berber Pe...
Coral, Silver
19th Century Italian Peditment Fragment with Pectin Shells and Crystal on Lucite
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
19th century Italian pediment fragment decorated with pectin shells and red phantom crystal points on a lucite base. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the artist ...
Rock Crystal
Italian Fish Sculpture Made of Fragments from the 18th and 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Fish sculpture made of fragments from the 18th and 19th century. The piece also has element from nature including a shark's jaw. A real conversation piece!
Wood, Shell
French Shell Figurine of a Lady in 19th-Century Dress France, circa 1950
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A rare and poetic decorative object, this figurine represents a lady in romantic 19th-century costume. Entirely handcrafted, the skirt is composed of scallop shells, beautifully arra...
Shell
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 lobster. Signed; Pigale A renowned 17th century sculptor, Jean Baptiste Pigalle (17...
Bronze
Italian Painted Wood Wall Plaque w/Shell Crest, Late 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian decorative wall panel from the turn of the 19th and 20th century. This antique plaque from Italy is rectangular-shaped, and features a large crest with shell motif at cent...
Wood
Italian Folk Art Fish Sculpture from 18th/19th Century Fragments Found Objects
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous large Italian folk art fish sculpture. Hand-crafted in the 21st century using found 18th and 19th century architectural fragments and decorative antique / vintage elements...
Shell, Driftwood, Giltwood, Reclaimed Wood
Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th Bailer shell pectoral, Highlands, possibly Mendi People, Papua New Guinea These large shell pectorals were worn ceremonially by men and women in Papua New Guine...
Shell
South Pacific Natural Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in North Miami, FL
This giant Pacific clam shell is all natural and with wonderful details. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR MIAMI, FLORIDA SHOWROOM.
Shell
$975 / set
Antique Blanched Sea Shells Set/3
Located in Malibu, CA
Whelk Seashell 12”W, 7”D, 6”H Half Clam Shell 10”W. 7”D, 4”H Horned Helmet Conch9”L, 7”H, 7”W
Shell
Antique 19th century Two Hard Stone Agate Cameos One Shell Cameos Unmounted
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A round Carnelian cameo depicts a laureate after an antique model. The three colour cameo shows a profile bust of a bearded man. This cameo has a diameter of 2 cm. The small oval two...
Carnelian
Victorian Cameo Carved Conch Shell c1880 St George Dragon Antique
Located in Newtown, CT
Victorian carved whole conch Shell c1880. Beautiful and rare item to find! This was hand carved in Italy, likely a souvenir of a Grand Tour. The subject of the carving is of St Georg...
Shell
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Marble snail paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Marble snail paperweight. This wonderful small scale statue is raised by a rectangular Verde Africanato marble...
Marble, Ormolu
$2,975Sale Price|30% Off
Silver wall salver with Portuguese coat of arms, shell & floral motifs
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver wall salver with relief Portuguese coat of arms, surrounded by shell reliefs and floral motifs. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 6...
Silver
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
Eggshell
Antique Abalone Shell on a turned wooden base, Cabinets of Curiosities.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Antique decorative Abalone Shell on a turned wooden base, Cabinets of Curiosities. Abalone shell (Genus Haliotis) inside with shimmering layer of mother of pearl. This type of obje...
Shell, Wood
Early 19th C George III Folk Art Shell Work China Man Sailor Maritime Naval
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderfully detailed and intricately decorated early 19th century shell work figure. Depicting a traditionally dressed Chinese gent, with his wispy beard, hat and holding his bask...
Natural Fiber
A wunderkammer marine natural specimen, the Melo melo shell. Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
The base is made out of rosewood. The shell, Melo Melo, (Family Volutidae) is mounted with reef and small shells. Italy last part of 19th century.
Shell, Wood
Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A ‘FANTASTICALLY’ RARE, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY and MUSEUM QUALITY Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes. Made in England, circa 1820, during the ‘Regen...
Shell, Glass, Mahogany
Antique Marine Diorama with Hermit Crabs, Coral & Shells, Italy, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
A natural Wunderkammer specimen a pair of marine diorama with Hermit Crab (Pagurus Bernhardus) a brunch, fan shaped of Horny coral, reef, shells. The Specimens are mounted inside a g...
Coral
19th Century English Cast Iron Sculpture Shell Fragment
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage cast iron shell sculpture with unbeatable patina. We se this fragment sitting alone atop leather books on a side table in a formal or informal setting. Very versatile and cha...
Cast Iron
Regency Bronze Hound Dog Sculpture on Tortoiseshell Base
Located in New York, NY
Regency bronze hound dog sculpture on tortoiseshell base. English bronze hunting dog sculpture on original low sculpted plinth base sheathed in tortoiseshell, England, 1820’s. Dimen...
Tortoise Shell, Wood
A branch of a light blue mother of pores with shells, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
A Specimen from Wuderkammer: a branch of blue Madrepora (Heliopora Coerulea). The Specimen, with various examples of shells, is mounted on a column-shaped wooden base with gilded par...
Coral
Hampatong HAND-CARVED SCULPTURE: MAILE Mother & Child
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Dayak Hampatong Ancestral Figure – Borneo, Indonesia An evocative and rare carved wood figure from the Ban Dayak people of Borneo’s interior rainforests, this Hampatong sculpture de...
Shell, Hardwood
Burmese Mandalay Seated Buddha, Red Lacquered, Gilt and Embellished, 19th c
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous and serene Burmese carved teak wood figure of a seated Buddha, Mandalay style and of the period, late 19th century, Burma (Myanmar). This elegant Buddha is portrayed seat...
Shell, Glass, Teak, Lacquer
Pair of Georgian Style Scallop Shell Wall Carvings
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A stunning pair of Georgian style carved limewood scallop shells with foliage scrolls. Dating from circa 1870, these wooden shells each have hooks to the reverse for hanging, making ...
Wood
Large Dancing Nymph with Shell Harp" by Marcel Debut 110 cm high
Located in Madrid, ES
Title: "Dancing Nymph with Shell Harp" by Marcel Debut Description: Delight in the elegance and grace of this exquisite burnished bronze sculpture crafted by the esteemed artist Ma...
Bronze
Massive Cast Iron Scallop Shell Attributed to the Val D'Osne Foundry
By Val D'Osne Foundry
Located in London, by appointment only
A very large-scale early 19th century naturalistically cast iron scallop shell, France, circa 1820. Attributed to the Val d'Osne factory. Measures: Width 32 ins (81 cms).
Antique Carved Pine Frieze Wall Panel with Scallop Shell
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An original antique Georgian architectural pine frieze wall panel c.1800, handcarved with scallop shell to the centre and scrolling foliage. Fitted with string for hanging, this anti...
Wood, Pine
Very Unusual Large Nut Shell with Tribal Elephant Carving
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A rare and unusually large nut shell, skillfully etched with elephant figures and objects. Despite extensive research, we have limited information on the origin and age of this piec...
Nutwood
Original Female Nude on a Shell with Putti, Art Nouveau 1890, s Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic subject of a nude young Female sitting on a Large seashell with a shell in her hand . And with a Putti climbing up to her. Great details in the casting and with a reddish...
Spelter
Antique Carved Asian Chinese Figured Clam Shell Animals Elephant Camel Lion 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Absolutely stunning hand carved collection of Grand Tour Chinese beautifully carved objects to include a “Dream shell” Diorama Carving depicting two standing figures dressed in tradi...
Antler, Horn
Japanese boxwood nestuke in the form of a turtle hiding in its shell
Located in PARIS, FR
Netsuke in boxwood in the form of a tortoise hiding in its shell with only its head overstepping. Textures from the shell are executed with realism precision and a great care for det...
Boxwood
Glass Conch Shell by Loetz in Pink Ground with Mimosa Decor
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An Austrian glass conch shell by Bohemian glass maker, Loetz in the pink ground with mimosa decor, circa 1890. The shell and snail form vases were among the most popular of Loetz's d...
1850s Pair of Floral Seashell Dioramas in a Glass Dome
Located in Marbella, ES
An exquisite pair of floral dioramas, crafted with a meticulous composition of seashells, conch shells, and mother-of-pearl, arranged in the form of three-dimensional floral bouquets...
Metal
Pair of Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Courtier Dolls
Located in Austin, TX
Two exquisite Japanese musha ningyo dolls, crafted as courtiers, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan. The older man can be identified as the historical figure Takenouchi no Sukune...
Shell, Brocade, Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
Imperio Obelisk in Tortoiseshell Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Huge obelisk from the French imperial period in tortoiseshell with semi-precious stones resting on balls.
Tortoise Shell
Wedgwood Gilt Porcelain Shell & Coral Decorative Bowl or Table Sculpture
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wedgwood Gilt Porcelain Shell & Coral Decorative Bowl or Table Sculpture, Late 19th/Early 20th Century.
Porcelain
$280Sale Price|85% Off
Japan Antique Hand-Crafted Edo Period Imperial Pair Dolls, 1840
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions A rare couple. These Japanese Tachibina dolls represent the simplest essential form of the imperial couple. Their beautiful faces were crafte...
Shell, Wood
Vintage Shell
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage shell, bases from Italy circa 1820. Price is per shell. Small- 4.5"L x4.5"W x11.25"H
Wood, Shell
Tellina. Plate 40 (Shells)
By William Wood (b.1774)
Located in Florham Park, NJ
WILLIAM WOOD General Conchology; or, a Description of Shells, arranged according to the Linnean System John Booth. London, 1815. Engravings with Original Hand-Color Tall Oc...
Engraving, Watercolor
Unavailable
H 4.5 in W 9 in D 6.75 in
Tortoise Silk Lined 19th Century English Sewing Box with Brass Feet
Located in Stamford, CT
English sewing box tortoise with tufted blue silk lining. 19th century Sewing Accoutrements Missing. Please note of wear consistent with age.
Tortoise Shell
19th Century Decorated Italian Gold Pedestal Fragment
By Interi
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Italian gold pedestal fragment decorated with fossil pectin shells and red phantom quartz crystals on a Lucite base.
Quartz, Rock Crystal
A pair of alabaster cups and Two Abalone shells. France XIXth
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of alabaster cups and Two Abalone shells. France XIXth
Unavailable
H 9.5 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Large High Quality 9ct Gold Mounted Table Top Shell Cameo by R. Pernice 9.5 cm
Located in London, GB
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...
Shell
Unavailable
H 5.12 in W 4.34 in D 5.12 in
Bronze statue of a nymph with Borghese shell with founder signature Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
This bronze sculpture representing a nymph with the Borghese shell of the 19th century and was made after the sculptor Antoine Coysevox (1640-1720).
Bronze
19th Century Tortoise Carapace on Adjustable Turned Stand
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A very appealing pale 19th century tortoise carapace that is on a turned mahogany stand of the same period. The carapace does have old marks and knocks but is solid. it hangs on the ...
Tortoise Shell, Mahogany
Collection of five Palestinian Carved Mother-of-Pearl Shells
Located in London, GB
Collection of five Palestinian carved mother-of-pearl shells, with five different scenes of the life of Jesus.
Mother-of-Pearl
Exceptionally Large Burmese Dry Lacquer Buddha
Located in Seattle, WA
Exceptionally large Burmese dry lacquer statue of Buddha. Standing on a wood plinth base, the figure depicted with right hand in abhaya mudra symbolizing an absence of fear; the left...
Wood, Lacquer, Shell
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 12.21 in
Pair of Marly Horses in Black Patinated Bronze with Pedestal Boulle Marquetry
By Coustou
Located in Manduel, FR
Spectacular and rare pair of Marly Horses on their pedestal Boulle marquetry, 19th century. The color is superb: Black medal. A true pair of the exceptionally fine, of quali...
Bronze
Vietnamese/Southern Chinese Catholic Latin Cross
Located in New York, NY
Vietnamese/Southern Chinese Catholic Latin cross, Dalbergia Cochinchinensis inlaid with sea snail shell from the South China sea having decorative floral scrolling and Christian reli...
Shell, Wood
Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Doll
Located in New York, NY
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 ...
Shell, Wood
Unavailable
H 1.19 in W 4.34 in D 4.93 in
Vide Poche En Coquillage Rehaussé D'une Sculpture De Lezard En Bronze, 19th
Located in PONT-AUDEMER, FR
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...
Bronze
Mollusk Shell Sculpture, Indonesia, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Indonesian mollusk shell on stand. Beautiful natural aged patina from being under water for over 100 years. Stand measures 3.5" x 3.5".
Shell
Oversized 19th Century Shells
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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.
Set of Two Mollusk Shell Sculptures, Indonesia, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Indonesian set of two mollusk shells on stands. Beautiful natural aged patina from being under water for over 100 years. One measures 6" diameter and 13" tall One mea...
Shell
Large 19th Century Indonesian Clam Shell
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Large 19th Century clam shell, ‘Tridacna Gigas’ from a private collection. With lovely patination, layering and fossilising. This is a fantastic large example and a wonderful decora...
Shell
Oversized 19th Century Shells
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized 19th century shells Very rare for the dimensions.
Extra Large Set of Three Mussel Shell Sculptures, Cambodia, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Thailand set of three extra large mussel shells on stand. Beautiful natural fossil growth from being submerged underwater. Measures: 14" tall x 6" wide stand measures ...
Shell
Pair of Italian Cameo 19th Century Carved Conch Shells
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Victorian cameo carved conch shells depicting Medusa. The scene is delicately carved in varying degrees of relief, with the foreground carved in the highest relief to the b...
Shell
Victorian Cameo Carved Conch Shell, 19th C.
Located in Astoria, NY
Victorian Cameo Carved Conch Shell, 19th century. 3.5" H x 5.25" W x 3.75" D. Provenance: From a 390 West End Avenue Estate.
Shell
19th-C Large Scale Victorian Turtle Shell
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful large scale 19th century turtle shell. It is in antique unvarnished condition, and it does have the wiring for wall mounting.
Tortoise Shell
19th Century Italian Gilded Fragments with Fossil Coral and Shells 'Group of 8'
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
Group of sculptural 19th century Italian gilded fragments mounted with fossil coral and adorned with hand-gilded shells with rock coral bases.
Coral, Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century Batak Mounted Carved Bone/Shell Artifact/Mask
Located in Wainscott, NY
Late 19th century Batak mounted carved bone/shell artifact/mask Measures: 11.75 inch H x 4.75 inch W x 1.50 inch D Base 2.5 inch x 4 inch
Bone
Antique Turtle Shell Carapace
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen Authentic antique turtle shell. Elegant and mighty. A wonderfully naturalistic design tortoise shell.
Shell
19th Century Italian Crucifix
Located in Madrid, ES
A 19th century Italian crucifix on tortoiseshell base and hood H.: 70 cm. Very good condition.
Tortoise Shell, Wood
19th Century Italian Crucifix
Located in Madrid, ES
A 19th century Italian Crucifix on tortoiseshell base and hood H.: 45 cm. Very good condition.
Tortoise Shell, Wood
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
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The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
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The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.