Antique Carved Shell

A vintage brooch in gilded silver made 1920 and set with a finely carved shell cameo. The oval cameo depicts a woman in profile, her hair arranged in elaborate curls beneath a feathe...

Early 19th century French walnut bow front commode, the shaped moulded edge top above two deep drawers with original brass handles and escutcheons, the drawer fronts having heart sha...

The table is painted and has a finely carved shell motif and hoof feet. The table can be floated in the middle of a room as it is carved on all sides.

The face of a putto adorns the crest terminated in a carved shell, echoed three times on the scalloped apron.

Shaped apron with scrolls and applied carved shells to the front and back.  Raised on 4 cabriole legs and a fluted pad foot.

Each chair is raised on walnut cabriole front legs with carved shell detail to the knees and pad feet, complemented by shaped rear legs.

Refined antique cameo brooch crafted in 13K white gold and centered with a beautifully hand-carved shell cameo depicting a classical female profile.

We offer a pair of antique Italian Régence style three legged round gilt wood ottomans, poufs, stools or benches with beautifully carved shell detail terminating in cabriole legs.

These chairs have a wonderful rich patina with well carved shell knees and rounded stretchers.

Crafted in France circa 1870, the oval mirror is richly decorated with a hand-carved shell cartouche crest flanked by scrolling acanthus foliage, while a complementary shell and foli...

18th century walnut and feather banded side table / lowboy, the moulded edge top crossbanded and decorated with feather banding above a selection of three oak lined drawers with orig...

The top of the frame is decorated with a large, intricate carved shell motif. The bottom edge has an attractive serpentine shape.

The support turned and stop fluted and flattened spiral reeded cup supported on three gracefully shaped cabriole legs each with carved shell and pendant, all terminating on ball and ...

Built of solid oak, the long narrow table stands on two graceful cabriole legs ending in carved scroll feet and is richly embellished throughout with hand-carved shell, foliate, and ...

Sculpted from old-growth walnut and left in antic white wood finish, it features lavishly carved shell and foliate designs pierce-carved through the contoured aprons above and below,...

A nineteenth century Louis XV style fireplace, French, carved in Carrara Marble, the frieze centred by carved shell with delicate trails of flowers to either side, the out-turned scr...

The piece is adorned with ornate brass floral pulls and escutcheons, with carved shell detailing along the apron, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and timeless curves characteris...

Cropped skirts display hand carved shells and foliage branches. Carved pilasters at the sides with detailed scrollwork, florals and other ornamental designs lead the eye down to claw...

Elegant antique cameo brooch pendant crafted in 14K yellow gold and centered with a finely hand-carved shell cameo depicting a classical female profile in high relief.

The moulded jambs with scrolls to top surmounted by curved frieze with carved shell to centre. Moulded shelf above. Original brass vents to outgrounds.

An unusual, shaped oak fireplace. The frieze with carved shell to centre and floral embellishments to ends.

They are designed in the French Provincial style, showcasing a beautifully carved shell motif on the apron and nailhead trim surrounding the leather seat and back.

The case sides are rounded, the apron is scalloped with a carved shell motif at center, and the commode is raised on short cabriole feet.

The upper drawer front is also completely carved with a center cherub face; additional foliate carvings run the entire length of the front edges to the carved cabriole feet, with a l...

The lower section houses a single large drawer, complemented by a carved shell motif apron. The highboy stands on graceful cabriole legs terminating in finely rendered ball and claw ...

Supported by cabriole legs with carved shells to the front knee which flow down to the carved ball and claw front foot. 

The panelled frieze with carved shell to centre, the shaped jambs surmounted with scrolled shells. 19th century.

The finely carved oval shell cameo depicts a classical female profile in delicate white relief against a warm peach background.

The oval at the crest is very graceful and a well carved Cartouche is centered at the top with a floral and foliate scroll And a well carved shell motif.

The frame has a Greek key design adorned with finely carved foliate garlands up each side and a carved shell centered at the bottom.

It stands on four superb shaped carved mahogany cabriole legs with pad feet united by a shaped apron with a carved shell. 100 x 98 x 58 Date 1800.  

A George III period tilt-top dessert table in mahogany, with a 'pie-crust' edge and featuring carved shell and rocaille designs. The table is mounted through a bird-cage action on a ...

The frame is serpentine shaped and has wonderfully hand-carved shells on the knees following down to the cabriole legs.

The cabinet is supported by robust turned legs with carved shell capitals and connected by an open lower gallery with decorative arches and turned spindles, lending the piece both vi...

A 19th century French Louis XV style fireplace in Spanish Brocatelle marble. The frieze with shell to centre and carved panels. The panelled jambs surmounted by carved shell and scro...

A rather unusual Queen Anne style games table This games table is raised upon cabriole legs with pad feet and carved shells to the knees Circa 1900 The green leather top of the table...

This antique table from France has a rectangular-shaped top with hand-painted faux marble design, atop an apron which is embellished with carved shells with leaves at the center of e...

An elegant piece of American antique jewelry, this ring features a finely carved rectangular shell cameo set in a high-quality 14K rolled gold mount.

Raised on slender cabriole legs headed by carved shells and terminating in escargot feet. Richly patinated walnut; the leather old and worn consistent with age and use.

The piece rests on carved shell-form feet at the front, reinforcing its sculptural presence.

At the scalloped apron are carved shells and flowers, that continue on each side.

This exquisite piece features a beautifully carved shell motif on the drop-front writing surface and the ornate bonnet top, showcasing intricate detailing synonymous with the Philade...

The chairs feature high backrests adorned with carved shell motifs. They rest on cabriole legs with stylized claw feet, stabilized by an H-shaped stretcher.

Impressive mahogany Chippendale style desk chair Circa 1900 This chair is raised upon cabriole legs with carved shells to the knees and boldly carved ball and claw feet The chair fea...

Fine and unusual 18th century Irish mahogany bureau bookcase, the pierced gallery top with Gothic details, the pilasters and door with rich and crisply carved shell and foliate desig...

The frame features a high, commanding headboard with a gently arched crest rail accented by carved shell and scroll motifs, flanked by stylized, acanthus-leaf finials on the corner p...

The decoration of the chairs is in the restrained Rococo manner with cabriole legs, carved shell detailing and hints of asymmetry on the crestings.

This quality piece stands upon cabriole front legs with carved shells to the knees. circa 1890 The piece features an under tray with a panelled back.

A Pair of Irish George II Mahogany Card Tables Of unusually small size, the eighteenth-century folding card tables of rich and dark timber, on elegantly drawn shell-carved cabriole ...

The case is detailed with fluted vertical elements, shaped panel profiles, and a scalloped apron centered by a carved shell motif, raised on short cabriole feet.

This stunning piece features hand-carved shell-like scrollwork motifs adorning the central keystone, complemented by intricate scrollwork carvings that extend gracefully along both l...

The generously shaped backrest is crowned by a finely carved shell motif surrounded by scrolling foliage, while the serpentine seat rail is decorated with carved flowers, scrolls and...

The serpentine front is centered with a carved shell cartouche, flanked by scrolling foliage and floral motifs, a hallmark of Rococo influence.

The façade is defined by a bold double bonnet top, centered with an exquisitely carved shell crest and flanked by scrolling foliate motifs, a hallmark of the Louis XV period.

The bottom of the urn is decorated by godron shapes below two finely carved shells with the head of Mercury in the center.

Late 19th Century Fireside Companion, Purdonium This is a very attractive piece there is a carved shell and leaf decoration both on the fall front door and on the back gallery Thi...

Details: Period: Circa 1900 late 19th to early 20th century Origin: Europe Material: 18 karat yellow gold Stone: Hand-carved shell cameo Measurements: 39 mm length x 24 mm width Weig...

The apron is decorated with a large carved shell design on each side. The table is raised on scrolled legs.

This antique gold filled brooch features a finely carved shell cameo depicting the mythological figure Narcissus gazing at his reflection.

This beautifully detailed antique silver brooch features a finely carved shell cameo depicting Venus, the Roman goddess of love, accompanied by Cupid and her other cherubic sons.