How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?

Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.

Antique French Shell

Curiosity Cabinets

Victorian Sea Shell

Cabinet Of Curiosities

Shell Engraving

Small Glass Box

Natural History Prints Shells

18th Century French Engraving

Pierre Joseph Redoute

Early 19th Century French Shell Dish

$1,150

Early 19th Century French Shell Dish

Located in Tampa, FL

This is really quite a wonderful dish set in solid bronze and has beautiful detail depicting two dolphins. All original. Circa 1800s.

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Early 1800s French Antique French Shell

Materials

Shell

Vintage French Shell Carved Red Marble Fireplace Surround

$3,850

Vintage French Shell Carved Red Marble Fireplace Surround

Located in Denver, CO

Continental red marble fireplace surround, early 20th c., having molded mantel shelf, over shell carved apron, pilaster corner supports, rising on plinth base. Dimensions approx 51...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique French Shell

Materials

Marble

Footed Shell Platter

$2,800

Footed Shell Platter

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's French shell platter with etched and jeweled bronze base.

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1920s French Antique French Shell

Materials

Shell, Precious Stone

French Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin, Early 20th C.

$4,500

French Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin, Early 20th C.

Located in North Miami, FL

This antique French shell wall-mounted sink basin, recently rescued from a Southampton Estate, is carved from carrara marble and retains the mounting screws (added at a later time) f...

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Early 20th Century French Classical Roman Antique French Shell

Materials

Carrara Marble

Set 6 Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Carved Oak Black Forest c1880

$5,750 / set

Set 6 Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Carved Oak Black Forest c1880

Located in Choudrant, LA

The solid oak chairs feature ornate crowns with dimensionally carved fruit-and-flowers draping over carved French shells and open arched backs. Round finials perch above the turned,...

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1880s French French Provincial Antique French Shell

Materials

Textile, Oak

French White Opaline Shell Form Ormolu Mounted Dresser/Jewelry Box

$3,260

French White Opaline Shell Form Ormolu Mounted Dresser/Jewelry Box

Located in New York, NY

French White Opaline Shell Form Ormolu Mounted Dresser/Jewelry Box This antique French shell shaped white opaline dresser or jewelry box features a molded form closely following the...

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1920s Louis XVI Antique French Shell

Materials

Bronze

Pair Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Carved Oak Black Forest c1880

$3,150 / set

Pair Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Carved Oak Black Forest c1880

Located in Choudrant, LA

The solid oak chairs feature ornate crowns with dimensionally carved fruit-and-flowers draping over carved French shells and open arched backs. Round finials perch above the turned,...

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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique French Shell

Materials

Textile, Oak

Antique French Sofa Hall Table Carved Oak Louis XV Rococo Side End Table

$3,950

Antique French Sofa Hall Table Carved Oak Louis XV Rococo Side End Table

Located in Choudrant, LA

The opulent carvings include a contoured serpentine apron with dimensional carved French shells on each side and exquisite shaped and carved legs on all sides.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Shell

Materials

Oak

Antique French Trumeau Pier Wall Mirror Louis XV Carved Oak 19th Century

$2,450

Antique French Trumeau Pier Wall Mirror Louis XV Carved Oak 19th Century

Located in Choudrant, LA

Beveled trim on the large paneled upper trumeau surrounds a center carved French shell with additional floral and foliate carvings.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Shell

Materials

Mirror, Oak

French Victorian Boulle Inkwell with Tortoise Shell & Brass Inlay

$5,500

French Victorian Boulle Inkwell with Tortoise Shell & Brass Inlay

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian Boulle-style square tortoise shell and brass inlaid inkwell with crystal well.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Shell

Materials

Crystal, Brass

19th Century French Gilt Tortoise Shell Clock with Base

$14,800

19th Century French Gilt Tortoise Shell Clock with Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century French gilt tortoise shell clock with inlaid bronze, with base.

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19th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Giltwood

French Cherry Armoire with Scallop Shell

$8,700

French Cherry Armoire with Scallop Shell

Located in Pembroke, MA

French carved wild cherry armoire with scallop shell, laurel leaves and rosettes.

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Shell

Materials

Iron

Robert Benard after Henry Joseph RedouteShells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving, 1791

$85

Shells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

18th century natural history engraving depicting shells by Robert Benard after Henry Joseph Redoute. Henry Redoute was the brother of the great botanical artist Pierre Joseph Redout...

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Late 18th Century Victorian Antique French Shell

Materials

Engraving

Robert Benard after Henry Joseph RedouteShells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving, 1791

$85

Shells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

18th century natural history engraving depicting shells by Robert Benard after Henry Joseph Redoute. Henry Redoute was the brother of the great botanical artist Pierre Joseph Redout...

Category

Late 18th Century Victorian Antique French Shell

Materials

Engraving

Robert Benard after Henry Joseph RedouteShells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving, 1791

$85

Shells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

18th century natural history engraving depicting shells by Robert Benard after Henry Joseph Redoute. Henry Redoute was the brother of the great botanical artist Pierre Joseph Redout...

Category

Late 18th Century Victorian Antique French Shell

Materials

Engraving

Robert Benard after Henry Joseph RedouteShells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving, 1791

$85

Shells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

18th century natural history engraving depicting shells by Robert Benard after Henry Joseph Redoute. Henry Redoute was the brother of the great botanical artist Pierre Joseph Redout...

Category

Late 18th Century Victorian Antique French Shell

Materials

Engraving

Robert Benard after Henry Joseph RedouteShells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving, 1791

$85

Shells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

18th century natural history engraving depicting shells by Robert Benard after Henry Joseph Redoute. Henry Redoute was the brother of the great botanical artist Pierre Joseph Redout...

Category

Late 18th Century Victorian Antique French Shell

Materials

Engraving

Robert Benard after Henry Joseph RedouteShells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving, 1791

$85

Shells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

18th century natural history engraving depicting shells by Robert Benard after Henry Joseph Redoute. Henry Redoute was the brother of the great botanical artist Pierre Joseph Redout...

Category

Late 18th Century Victorian Antique French Shell

Materials

Engraving

Robert Benard after Henry Joseph RedouteShells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving, 1791

$85

Shells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

18th century natural history engraving depicting shells by Robert Benard after Henry Joseph Redoute. Henry Redoute was the brother of the great botanical artist Pierre Joseph Redout...

Category

Late 18th Century Victorian Antique French Shell

Materials

Engraving

Robert Benard after Henry Joseph RedouteShells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving, 1791

$85

Shells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

18th century natural history engraving depicting shells by Robert Benard after Henry Joseph Redoute. Henry Redoute was the brother of the great botanical artist Pierre Joseph Redout...

Category

Late 18th Century Victorian Antique French Shell

Materials

Engraving

Robert Benard after Henry Joseph RedouteShells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving, 1791

$85

Shells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

18th century natural history engraving depicting shells by Robert Benard after Henry Joseph Redoute. Henry Redoute was the brother of the great botanical artist Pierre Joseph Redout...

Category

Late 18th Century Victorian Antique French Shell

Materials

Engraving

Robert Benard after Henry Joseph RedouteShells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving, 1791

$85

Shells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

18th century natural history engraving depicting shells by Robert Benard after Henry Joseph Redoute. Henry Redoute was the brother of the great botanical artist Pierre Joseph Redout...

Category

Late 18th Century Victorian Antique French Shell

Materials

Engraving

Robert Benard after Henry Joseph RedouteShells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving, 1791

$85

Shells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

18th century natural history engraving depicting shells by Robert Benard after Henry Joseph Redoute. Henry Redoute was the brother of the great botanical artist Pierre Joseph Redout...

Category

Late 18th Century Victorian Antique French Shell

Materials

Engraving

Robert Benard after Henry Joseph RedouteShells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving, 1791

$85

Shells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

18th century natural history engraving depicting shells by Robert Benard after Henry Joseph Redoute. Henry Redoute was the brother of the great botanical artist Pierre Joseph Redout...

Category

Late 18th Century Victorian Antique French Shell

Materials

Engraving

Robert Benard after Henry Joseph RedouteShells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving, 1791

$85

Shells, French 18th century natural history marine sea shell engraving

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

18th century natural history engraving depicting shells by Robert Benard after Henry Joseph Redoute. Henry Redoute was the brother of the great botanical artist Pierre Joseph Redout...

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Late 18th Century Victorian Antique French Shell

Materials

Engraving

French Limestone Shell and Conch Planter

$2,860

French Limestone Shell and Conch Planter

Located in Dallas, TX

This French Limestone Shell and Conch Planter is a one-of-a-kind piece of 17th century art.

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1780s Antique French Shell

Materials

Limestone

18911-1911 French Limoges Porcelain Shell Form Bowl

$165

18911-1911 French Limoges Porcelain Shell Form Bowl

By Limoges Elite Porcelain 1

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1891-1911 French Limoges porcelain shell form bowl. By A.A.

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique French Shell

Materials

Porcelain

French Monumental Majolica Shell Vase Circa 1880

$5,800

French Monumental Majolica Shell Vase Circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

Stunning monumental Majolica pink clamshell jardiniere, circa 1880. This yellow and brown footed shell is decorated with coral,seaweeds and yellow sponges.

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1880s French Aesthetic Movement Antique French Shell

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

19th Century French Copper Cake Mould with Shell Decoration

$600

19th Century French Copper Cake Mould with Shell Decoration

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Beautiful 19th-century French copper cake mould, circa 1880, featuring an elegant and richly sculpted shell decoration surrounded by deep fluting and rounded gadroons.

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19th Century French Folk Art Antique French Shell

Materials

Copper

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Palisander Game Box, Tortoise Shell

$1,995

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Palisander Game Box, Tortoise Shell

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Once owned by Leon Boissier Palun (1916-2007), former Senegalese ambassador to London and Paris, this mid nineteenth century French Napoleon III period palisander game box features a...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Shell

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Silver Saltcellar with Glass Shells

$914

19th Century French Silver Saltcellar with Glass Shells

Located in Marbella, ES

19th Century French silver saltcellar with glass shells.

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19th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Silver

Longchamp Barbotine Majolica Oyster Plate, Scallop Shells, France, 1890s

$455

Longchamp Barbotine Majolica Oyster Plate, Scallop Shells, France, 1890s

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

Longchamp Barbotine Majolica Oyster Plate, Scallop Shells, France, 1890s. This French majolica oyster plate is made of glazed earthenware, modeled with six radiating scallop shell w...

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique French Shell

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

French Early 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoise Shell and Ormolu Cartel Clock

$66,500

French Early 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoise Shell and Ormolu Cartel Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular and extremely high quality French early 18th century Louis XV period tortoise shell and ormolu mounted Cartel clock.

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Shell

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century French Louis XV/Provincial French Buffet with Black Shell Marble

$5,560Sale Price|20% Off

18th Century French Louis XV/Provincial French Buffet with Black Shell Marble

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

18th century French Provincial French Buffe*t with Black Shell Marble *Buffet de Chasse (Hunt Board/Buffet) This beautiful example , is a substantial yet subtle sideboard with ...

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18th Century French French Provincial Antique French Shell

Materials

Marble, Iron

French Turbo Sea Shells Hand-Colored Natural History Engraving, 1832

$377

French Turbo Sea Shells Hand-Colored Natural History Engraving, 1832

Located in Langweer, NL

French Turbo Sea Shells Hand-Colored Natural History Engraving, 1832 Description: Original antique hand-colored engraving depicting four species of Turbo sea shells, published in Pa...

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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Shell

Materials

Paper

French Bronze and Crystal Shell-Shaped Box, circa 1860

$12,000

French Bronze and Crystal Shell-Shaped Box, circa 1860

Located in New York, NY

French Bronze and Crystal Shell-Shaped Box, circa 1860

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1860s French Antique French Shell

Materials

Crystal

French Faïence Sarreguemines Shell-Shaped Hand Painted Asparagus Plate

$235 / item

French Faïence Sarreguemines Shell-Shaped Hand Painted Asparagus Plate

By Sarreguemines

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A French Faïence shell shaped asparagus plate, showing a group of asparagus spears spread across the front, the shaped rims are hand-lined in burgundy and pale green, 19th century.

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Shell

Materials

Earthenware

Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shell circa 1900

$137Sale Price|20% Off

Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shell circa 1900

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900

$164Sale Price|20% Off

Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells circa 1900

$136Sale Price|20% Off

Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells circa 1900

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900

$145Sale Price|20% Off

Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Shell

Pair Antique French Trench Art Brass Shell Vases WW1

$1,143 / set

Pair Antique French Trench Art Brass Shell Vases WW1

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

Pair Antique French Trench Art Brass Shell Vases WW1 A matching pair of Brass Artillery Shells made from World War 1 that have been converted into a decorative pair of vases.

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Tortoise Shell Table with Boulle Marquetry

$12,600

French 19th Century Tortoise Shell Table with Boulle Marquetry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful French table from the 19th Century is curved with an oval shape. Inlaid with marquetry to the top, edges and along the legs. The table is made of ebonized wood featuri...

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19th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-19th Century Shell Cameo Earpendants French

$9,118

Pair of Mid-19th Century Shell Cameo Earpendants French

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: Mid 19th centrury. Provenance: France. Weight: 16,73 gr. Length: 6,5cm.

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1890s French Victorian Antique French Shell

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Pair of World War I Brass Engraved Shell Casings Trench Artillery, French

$501Sale Price|32% Off

French Pair of World War I Brass Engraved Shell Casings Trench Artillery, French

Located in Labrit, Landes

Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I vases.

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique French Shell

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Ceramic Shell-Form Wall Sconces

$3,875 / set

Pair of 19th Century French Ceramic Shell-Form Wall Sconces

Located in La xara, VC

A striking pair of 19th century wall sconces from France, modeled as scallop shells in the Rococo taste and finely worked in unglazed biscuit?

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1890s French Rococo Antique French Shell

Materials

Ceramic

Small Antique French Giltwood Mirror Shell Decoration, circa 1900

$2,057

Small Antique French Giltwood Mirror Shell Decoration, circa 1900

Located in Paris, FR

Small antique French giltwood mirror, circa 1900. Antique frame decorated with stylized shells, original gilding with patina.

Category

Early 1900s French Antique French Shell

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Antique French Rococo Shell Design Porcelain Centerpiece, Circa 1865-1875.

$4,900

Antique French Rococo Shell Design Porcelain Centerpiece, Circa 1865-1875.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Rococo Shell Design Porcelain Centerpiece, Circa 1865-1875.

Category

19th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Marble Shell Basins, France, 19th Century

$10,517 / set

Pair of Antique Marble Shell Basins, France, 19th Century

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Beautiful pair of shell-shaped "bénitiers" (holy water vessels), carved out of Carrara marble. The sink is fairly shallow, with an elegant, scalloped lip. It is possible to have a ho...

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19th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Carrara Marble

French Provincial Wall Mirror in Natural Oak with Carved Shell Crest

$1,075

French Provincial Wall Mirror in Natural Oak with Carved Shell Crest

Located in High Point, NC

Here is a mirror, its natural oak carved shell crest, shaped the first thing to catch the eye.

Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique French Shell

Materials

Glass, Oak

French Majolica Vase with Fishs and Shells, circa 1880

$1,500

French Majolica Vase with Fishs and Shells, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica vase with fishs and shells, circa 1880.

Category

1880s French Aesthetic Movement Antique French Shell

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

French Baroque Giltwood Mirror, Hand-Carved, Shell Motif, Circa 1920

$950

French Baroque Giltwood Mirror, Hand-Carved, Shell Motif, Circa 1920

Located in Winter Park, FL

A French Baroque style giltwood mirror with cartouche shape framed by undulating borders.

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Early 20th Century French Baroque Antique French Shell

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Fireplace mantle in white Carrara marble carved with shell, France

$4,915

Fireplace mantle in white Carrara marble carved with shell, France

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

This particular fireplace has a wavy top, hand-carved front with central shell and lateral leafy decorations. Original from the 19th century and from France.

Category

19th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Carrara Marble

18th Century French Fruitwood Chest of Drawers with Shell Carvings

$4,344

18th Century French Fruitwood Chest of Drawers with Shell Carvings

Located in PARIS, FR

This authentic 18th-century French chest of drawers is crafted in solid fruitwood, displaying a warm, richly patinated surface developed through centuries of natural aging.

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18th Century French Baroque Antique French Shell

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century French Regence Style Walnut Mantle with Shell Carving

$3,885

18th Century French Regence Style Walnut Mantle with Shell Carving

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th Century French Regence Style Walnut Mantle with Shell Carving

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18th Century French Regency Antique French Shell

Materials

Walnut

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells Circa 1900

$155Sale Price|20% Off

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells Circa 1900

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell Circa 1900

$164Sale Price|20% Off

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell Circa 1900

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900

$205

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900

$145Sale Price|20% Off

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900

$137Sale Price|20% Off

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Shell

Recent Sales

19th Century French Shell Mirror

Unavailable

H 36 in W 16 in D 4 in

19th Century French Shell Mirror

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century French shell mirror, fitted throughout the frame with a variety of different shells.

Category

1880s French Antique French Shell

Materials

Shell

French antique Victorian 14k gold pearl flower bangle bracelet

Unavailable

W 2.05 in L 2.33 in

French antique Victorian 14k gold pearl flower bangle bracelet

Located in Versailles, FR

French shell hallmark for 14K gold. When the bangle is closed, it measures 62mm in length and 52mm in width Weight: 22.9g

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19th Century French Victorian Antique French Shell

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique French Diamond Pearl Black Enamel Locket

Unavailable

Antique French Diamond Pearl Black Enamel Locket

Located in New York, NY

The locket has two photo compartments inside, and it opens and closes with a good snap. It bears French 'shell' hallmarks for 14k gold; the French law required all gold jewelry to ha...

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19th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique French Wood Pediment Architectural Accent

Unavailable

H 9 in W 72 in D 2 in

Antique French Wood Pediment Architectural Accent

Located in Chicago, IL

Architectural salvage. 72 x 2 x 9 high pediment found at Marche Aux Puces lovely over a doorway or to add depth and detail to any room A top quality and beautifully made French ...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique French Shell

Materials

Wood

Victorian era 14k gold diamond ruby shamrock brooch

Unavailable

W 0.75 in L 1.82 in

Victorian era 14k gold diamond ruby shamrock brooch

Located in Versailles, FR

French shell hallmark for 14K gold The shamrock measures 32mm in length and 19mm in width The brooch measures 46mm in length Weight: 8.2g

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19th Century French Victorian Antique French Shell

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

French Riviere Table Lamp Handmade With Shells, France Early 20th Century

Unavailable

H 18.9 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in

French Riviere Table Lamp Handmade With Shells, France Early 20th Century

Located in Mombuey, Zamora

It is a very well done craftsmanship and done conch lamp with sea shells, beach shells. Mediterranean, French Riviera style, 50s, Mediterranean Sea, southern France decoration, Fren...

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique French Shell

Materials

Shell

French Tortoise Shell Etui

Unavailable

H 2.75 in W 2.63 in D 1.25 in

French Tortoise Shell Etui

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Elegant French tortoise shell and gilded metal ladies Etui, fitted with a pair of scent bottles (one stopper replaced), bone note pad, pencil, pocket knife, ear cleaner tool, and a t...

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19th Century French Antique French Shell

French majolica shell form fontaine.

Unavailable

H 33 in W 16 in D 11 in

French majolica shell form fontaine.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Wonderful French majolica three piece fontaine in a shell form.

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19th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Majolica

Shell Mirror

Unavailable

H 37 in W 29 in

Shell Mirror

Located in New Orleans, LA

Oval shelled mirror from Paris

Category

19th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Wood, Shell

Decorative Shell Box

Unavailable

H 13 in W 11.82 in D 7.49 in

Decorative Shell Box

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present a truly remarkable and uncommon treasure—an early 20th-century souvenir box adorned with an exquisite array of various shells on all si...

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1910s French Baroque Revival Antique French Shell

Materials

Shell

20th Century French Brass and Shell Table Bell, circa 1900

Unavailable

H 3.5 in Dm 2 in

20th Century French Brass and Shell Table Bell, circa 1900

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A lovely French brass table bell with four polished shells inset in brass gilt (has a nice ring to it), circa 1900.

Category

Early 1900s French Antique French Shell

Materials

Brass

Exquisite French Tortoise Shell Sewing Box

Unavailable

H 5.25 in W 12.5 in D 8.25 in

Exquisite French Tortoise Shell Sewing Box

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

An exquisite 19th century, French tortoise shell sarcophagus-form sewing box with lion-mask ring handles, the cover with bone and silver stringing and silver cartouche monogrammed “M.

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19th Century French Antique French Shell

Antique 19thc French 8 Day Bell Striking Red Shell & Inlaid Boulle Mantle Clock

Unavailable

H 12.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.8 in

Antique 19thc French 8 Day Bell Striking Red Shell & Inlaid Boulle Mantle Clock

Located in London, GB

A superb quality French boulle tortoishell mantel clock. Red ground with fretted brass boulle inlay. The front glazed panel with a visible Louis IV pendulum. Gilt bronze case mounts ...

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Early 1900s French Antique French Shell

Materials

Brass

Antique French Sterling Silver Sewing Etui, Tortoise Shell Box

Unavailable

H 1 in W 4 in D 2 in

Antique French Sterling Silver Sewing Etui, Tortoise Shell Box

Located in San Marcos, CA

Absolutely exquisite and very rare antique 1830s French Boulle style faux shell & gilt ormolu sewing casket, a magnificent etui with fitted interior and COMPLETE with five original g...

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Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique French Shell

Antique French Tortoise Shell Card Case Money Clip Necessaire

Unavailable

H 4 in W 2 in D 1 in

Antique French Tortoise Shell Card Case Money Clip Necessaire

Located in San Marcos, CA

Beautiful & rare antique French Napoleon III era tortoise shell carnet bal or necessaire with ornate reticulated silver inlay, interior genuine ivory page and original fitted present...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique French Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French 16" Boulle Jardiniere, Fine Brass, Tortoise Shell

Unavailable

H 7.5 in W 16 in D 12.125 in

Antique French 16" Boulle Jardiniere, Fine Brass, Tortoise Shell

Located in South Coast, CA

Absolutely gorgeous & rare antique French Charles X to Napoleon III era 16" jardiniere or planter box, a beautiful piece with serpentine shape, ornate sinuous brass & natural shell i...

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19th Century French Antique French Shell

Late 19th Century, French Red Tortoise Shell Mantel Clock

Unavailable

H 17 in W 8 in D 5 in

Late 19th Century, French Red Tortoise Shell Mantel Clock

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A late 19th century, French red tortoiseshell Boulle work mantel clock with circular off-white dial with Roman numerals. Enclosed by a brass bezelled door with gilt acanthus case. Th...

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique French Shell

Materials

Brass

Antique Tortoise Shell Mother of Pearl French Cigar Case Etui

Unavailable

H 5 in W 2 in D 1 in

Antique Tortoise Shell Mother of Pearl French Cigar Case Etui

Located in San Marcos, CA

A while back we had a tea caddy done in this mother of pearl inlay against tortoise shell, and it sold so fast - I still miss it. I was thrilled to find that same French style of ear...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique French Shell

Materials

Natural Pearl

French Belle Époque Louis XV Style Tortoise Shell Mantel Clock by L.P Japy & Cie

Unavailable

H 14 in W 7 in D 4 in

French Belle Époque Louis XV Style Tortoise Shell Mantel Clock by L.P Japy & Cie

By L.P. Japy & Cie

Located in Macclesfield, GB

A very good quality French red tortoiseshell serpentine shaped mantel clock in the Louis XV style with scroll leaf design ormolu mounts and moulds. The clock has a decorative gilt br...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Shell

Materials

Bronze

19 Piece Antique Tortoise Shell .950 French Sterling Vanity Set

Unavailable

H NaN in

19 Piece Antique Tortoise Shell .950 French Sterling Vanity Set

Located in South Coast, CA

The quality of the tortoise shell you see here is matched only by the superb craftsmanship of the .950/1000 highest standard French sterling that accents it.

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19th Century French Antique French Shell

Carved Wood Shell

Unavailable

H 14.5 in W 33.5 in D 9 in

Carved Wood Shell

Located in New Orleans, LA

Hand carved wood shell. Carved out of a single block of wood.

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique French Shell

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century French Painted and Gilded Mirror with Carved Shell

Unavailable

H 36 in W 63 in D 1 in

Early 19th Century French Painted and Gilded Mirror with Carved Shell

Located in Richmond, VA

Early 19th Century French Painted and Gilded Mirror with Carved Shell

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19th Century French Antique French Shell

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

Unavailable

H 21.66 in Dm 13 in

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

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19th Century French Antique French Shell

Cabinet 19th Century Styl Boulle Blue Turtle Shell

Unavailable

H 41.34 in W 37.41 in D 18.12 in

Cabinet 19th Century Styl Boulle Blue Turtle Shell

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Warsaw, PL

This cabinet is a stunning example of Boulle marquetry, a technique renowned for its intricate and visually striking patterns. The cabinet features a combination of brass and ebony v...

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Shell

Materials

Bronze

Painted French Louis XVI 18th Century Cupboard Buffet with Shell Motif

Unavailable

H 34 in W 48 in D 20 in

Painted French Louis XVI 18th Century Cupboard Buffet with Shell Motif

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a very attractive French 18th century Louis XVI painted cupboard buffet (or server/sideboard) featuring lovely shell motif painted decoration with two drawers and decorated c...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Shell

Materials

Pine

Vintage Shell Lamp

Unavailable

Vintage Shell Lamp

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Perfect vintage shell lamp with custom vintage leopard shade~

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19th Century French Antique French Shell

Gigantic Clam Shell

Unavailable

H 12 in W 40 in D 23 in

Gigantic Clam Shell

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large clam shell with beautiful texture.

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique French Shell

19th Century French Table in original paint with Rococo style Shell Carving

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 50.4 in D 26.78 in

19th Century French Table in original paint with Rococo style Shell Carving

Located in Warminster, Wiltshire

A charming 19th century French table with carved wood shell and flower detailing (typical Rococo or "rocaille" style) on all four sides making it suitable as a centre table - would w...

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Mid-19th Century French Rococo Antique French Shell

Materials

Wood

Antique French Gold Bracelet with Shell Cameo and Garnet Strands, 19th Century

Unavailable

Antique French Gold Bracelet with Shell Cameo and Garnet Strands, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

18kt yellow gold bracelet (quality mark: eagle's head) set with four garnets strands, and a shell cameo showing a man. French work from the 19th Century.

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Shell

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

French Silverplate Shield Back Sconces with Rococo Shell Details, Circa 1910

Unavailable

H 11 in W 15.25 in D 11.5 in

French Silverplate Shield Back Sconces with Rococo Shell Details, Circa 1910

Located in New York, NY

AIS1838 A pair of large double light sconces in a silverplate over bronze finish. The shield-form backplates are finished above and below with shell motifs. The S-curving arms have s...

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Early 20th Century French Rococo Antique French Shell

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

French Brass Cast Snuffer and Tray with Shell on Handle, circa 1720

Unavailable

H 1.5 in W 10 in D 2.19 in

French Brass Cast Snuffer and Tray with Shell on Handle, circa 1720

Located in Ambler, PA

French Brass Cast Snuffer and Tray with Shell on Handle circa 1720.

Category

1720s French Antique French Shell

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Shell shaped Red Laquer Papier Maché Tray Star pattern France

Unavailable

H 2.17 in W 9.26 in D 11.03 in

Napoleon III Shell shaped Red Laquer Papier Maché Tray Star pattern France

Located in Antwerpen, BE

This Napoleon III-era piece is a beautifully shaped lacquered shell, crafted from red papier-mâché and adorned with an intricate gilt pattern, showcasing the elegance of French decor...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Shell

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

Pair of WW1 French Trench Art, Art Deco Artillery Brass Shell Casing Vases

Unavailable

H 13.78 in Dm 3.15 in

Pair of WW1 French Trench Art, Art Deco Artillery Brass Shell Casing Vases

Located in MONTREUIL, FR

A pair of unique, heavily patinated, hand-crafted historical memorabilia from World War 1, France, between 1914 and 1918. Trench art ("Art des tranchées", in French), was common dur...

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1910s French Antique French Shell

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Period Boulle Inkwell with Tortoise Shell Inlay

Unavailable

H 3.5 in W 10 in D 7 in

Napoleon III Period Boulle Inkwell with Tortoise Shell Inlay

Located in Charleston, SC

Fine inkwell in typical André-Charles Boulle style with an ebonized wood frame covered by brass and tortoise shell inlays. Adorned with bronzes representing the Sun King (Louis XIV) ...

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique French Shell

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique WWI Trench Art Bayonet Sword Shell Shot Metalwork Mantel French Clock

Unavailable

H 21.66 in W 14.18 in D 5.71 in

Antique WWI Trench Art Bayonet Sword Shell Shot Metalwork Mantel French Clock

Located in Dorking, Surrey

Original WWI trench art made from stamped French Bayonets dating from 1850, bullets, and "painted" black shots. The clock has a lovely French mechanism and a cream enamel face. Thi...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Shell

Materials

Metal

EMPIRE OBELISK in Tortoise Shell with Application of Semi-Precious Stones

Unavailable

H 23.23 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in

EMPIRE OBELISK in Tortoise Shell with Application of Semi-Precious Stones

Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Incredible Empire obelisk in tortoise shell with application of semi-precious stones.

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1890s French Empire Antique French Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch French circa 1880 18 Carat Gold

Unavailable

Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch French circa 1880 18 Carat Gold

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This lovely French cameo is stamped with the eagles head, this is a French hallmark.

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1880s British Victorian Antique French Shell

Materials

18k Gold

First World War French Trench Art, Two Carved Brass Shells, Cup and Clock Weight

Unavailable

H 3.5 in Dm 1.25 in

First World War French Trench Art, Two Carved Brass Shells, Cup and Clock Weight

Located in Petaluma, CA

This wonderful set of French trench art is from the first World War. Both pieces are carved brass shells ("obus de 48 and 75mm").

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1910s French Antique French Shell

Materials

Brass

Antique French Silver Carved Ebony Dinner Knife Set of 12 Pieces, Box, Shell

Unavailable

H 9.97 in Dm 0 in

Antique French Silver Carved Ebony Dinner Knife Set of 12 Pieces, Box, Shell

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Please click on "CONTINUE READING" to consult the entire description of the service. Twelve dinner knife set with rare carved ebony handles, silver ferrules and collars. Stainless st...

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Early 1900s French Rococo Antique French Shell

Materials

Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

French First World War Trench Art, Two Brass Shells Engraved Names of a Couple

Unavailable

H 3.5 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in

French First World War Trench Art, Two Brass Shells Engraved Names of a Couple

Located in Petaluma, CA

These are two beautiful French First World War brass shell case mugs with scrolled copper handles and scalloped tops.

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1910s French Art Deco Antique French Shell

Materials

Copper

Lalique, Sea Shell Design Chandeliers

Unavailable

H 22 in Dm 12 in

Lalique, Sea Shell Design Chandeliers

By René Lalique

Located in Fairfax, VA

Rene Lalique seashell design Art Deco chandelier. Four lights 60 watts each. Professionally rewired and ready for installation.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique French Shell

Materials

Crystal, Nickel

French Trench Art First World War Two Carved Brass Shells One Oil Lamp, One Vase

Unavailable

H 18.25 in Dm 3.75 in

French Trench Art First World War Two Carved Brass Shells One Oil Lamp, One Vase

Located in Petaluma, CA

Trench art is a decorative item made by soldiers or prisoners of war where the making6 of it is directly linked to an armed conflict. It offers an insight not only to their feelings ...

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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique French Shell

Materials

Brass

19th Century Choisy-le-Roi Shell Centerpiece

Unavailable

H 17.33 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in

19th Century Choisy-le-Roi Shell Centerpiece

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Paris, FR

This table centrepiece in two parts is the work of Choisy-le-Roi, the French faience Manufactory. The base represents the interior of a shell with brown gradations and green leaf dec...

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1890s French Antique French Shell

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Mirror with Shell and Leaf Motif, 1880

Unavailable

H 68 in W 46 in D 4 in

Antique Mirror with Shell and Leaf Motif, 1880

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning antique mirror with shell motif and Chapeau de Gendarme crest. Delicate spirals of leaves peek out from the edges of the frame while large swirls balance each side. A gorgeo...

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock

Unavailable

H 11.5 in W 6.5 in D 4 in

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

French tortoiseshell boulle clock with ormolu mounts, standing on outswept feet and surmounted by a gilded finial. Gilded, raised dial centre with segmented enamel Roman numerals ...

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1880s French Antique French Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century Cameo Shell Palais Royal Casket Box

Unavailable

H 6 in W 10 in D 5 in

19th Century Cameo Shell Palais Royal Casket Box

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Amazing beautiful antique gilt brass and bronze jewel casket with handle and lined interior. The top has three large carved cameo's. The box is 9" high if the handle is straight up.

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19th Century French Baroque Antique French Shell

Materials

Brass

André Groult, Shell Mirror in Bronze Frame, circa 1922

Unavailable

H 19.69 in W 22.64 in D 1.19 in

André Groult, Shell Mirror in Bronze Frame, circa 1922

By Andre Groult

Located in Paris, FR

Shell mirror, circa 1922. Wall mirror; bronze frame with double brown and gold patina in the shape of a lanceolated shell. Wood base. Measures: H 50 - L 57.5 cm (H 19.7 - W 22....

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1920s French Art Deco Antique French Shell

Materials

Bronze

Biarritz Art Nouveau Brooch, Brooch Shell Enamel, City of Biarritz

Unavailable

W 0.56 in L 1.03 in

Biarritz Art Nouveau Brooch, Brooch Shell Enamel, City of Biarritz

Located in PARIS, FR

The brooch takes the form of a shell (a mussel) on which it is written "Biarritz" in black and blue enamel.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique French Shell

Materials

Enamel

Stunning Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case with Mother of Pearl

Unavailable

H 4 in W 1 in D 3 in

Stunning Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case with Mother of Pearl

Located in San Marcos, CA

The height of elegance, the engraved marquetry of mother of pearl against the mottled chocolate to cognac coloration of the old tortoise shell is just stunning, and never more so tha...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique French Shell

French Art Nouveau Lamp

Unavailable

H 25 in Dm 7 in

French Art Nouveau Lamp

Located in Newport Beach, CA

An unusual brass floriform lamp base with three original shell shades. A great accent lamp with sinuous profile. The base cast, with the shade attachments hand hammered. The only m...

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Brass

Antique 1770-40 Palais Royal Horse Carriage T-Shell Sewing Etui

Unavailable

H 3 in W 8 in D 2 in

Antique 1770-40 Palais Royal Horse Carriage T-Shell Sewing Etui

Located in San Marcos, CA

Very good condition for age and type, with a few age hairline cracks in the shell, which is absolutely in character for these old French ones where the shell is not veneered to wood...

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Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique French Shell

Pair of 1930s Gilt Plaster Scallop Shell Wall Lights

Unavailable

H 13 in W 11 in D 5 in

Pair of 1930s Gilt Plaster Scallop Shell Wall Lights

By Serge Roche

Located in London, GB

In the manner of Serge Roche, the finely moulded and textured plaster work with a patinated gilt finish. France, circa 1930.

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Early 20th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Plaster

Antique Calling Card Case Etui Tortoise Shell Mother of Pearl

Unavailable

H 4 in W 3 in D 1 in

Antique Calling Card Case Etui Tortoise Shell Mother of Pearl

Located in San Marcos, CA

The height of elegance, the engraved marquetry of mother of pearl against the mottled chocolate to cognac coloration of the old tortoise shell is just stunning, and never more so tha...

Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique French Shell

Materials

Natural Pearl

19th C. Plaster Shell Console Table with grey marble top .

Unavailable

H 32 in W 39 in D 15 in

19th C. Plaster Shell Console Table with grey marble top .

Located in New York, NY

A 19th C. White Painted Plaster Shell with a later stand and grey marble top.

Category

19th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Enamel Zeus and Nemesis Shell Cameo Bracelet

Unavailable

W 1.26 in D 0.13 in L 8 in

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Enamel Zeus and Nemesis Shell Cameo Bracelet

Located in London, GB

A very desirable collectors piece. Material: Sardonyx Shell, 18K gold marked, enamel, French (Paris) gold hallmarks, two eagles heads.

Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique French Shell

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch Hebe Feeding the Eagle of Zeus

Unavailable

W 2.25 in L 3 in

Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch Hebe Feeding the Eagle of Zeus

Located in Chesterland, OH

Huge cameo depicting Hebe, the Goddess of Youth and cupbearer to the Gods. In this cameo, Hebe is depicted while feeding the eagle of Zeus. This subject was very popular in the Victo...

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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique French Shell

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Louis XV Style Fireplace in Carrara Marble with Large Shell

Unavailable

H 42.13 in W 57.09 in D 16.54 in

Antique Louis XV Style Fireplace in Carrara Marble with Large Shell

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

This beautiful antique Louis XV style fireplace richly decorated was made in the 19th century in a white Carrara marble. The winding jambs feature acanthus leaves at the feet and she...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Shell

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th Century French Miniature Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock

Unavailable

H 9 in W 4.75 in D 3.75 in

19th Century French Miniature Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Dublin, IE

19th century French miniature tortoiseshell bracket clock, circa 1890. What a showstopper of a clock. This absolutely beautiful miniature clock is in great condition with a wonder...

Category

1890s French Antique French Shell

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Late 19th Century French Boulle Bracket Clock

Unavailable

H 33.47 in W 13.19 in D 9.85 in

Antique Late 19th Century French Boulle Bracket Clock

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

Period Late 19th century. Case Boulle style case with ebonized sides and back, ormolu mounts, standing on original wall-mounted bracket Movement 8 day movement, pendulum ...

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19th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Stunning 19th century French/Austrian Vitrine

Unavailable

H 10 in W 15.5 in D 11 in

Stunning 19th century French/Austrian Vitrine

Located in Bronx, NY

This elegant 19th century French/Austrian vitrine is designed with flowing decorative ormolu trim that accents highly polished tortoise shell veneer.

Category

19th Century Antique French Shell

Materials

Glass, Tortoise Shell, Velvet, Wood

Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin

$4,670

H 6.3 in W 36.23 in D 18.12 in

Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin

Located in Robertsbridge, England

Italian Classical Carved Sink Basin This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble with added carved relief detail, these designs have no...

Category

20th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique French Shell

Materials

Marble

Classical Marble Stone Sink Basin

$3,027

H 6.3 in W 36.23 in D 16.15 in

Classical Marble Stone Sink Basin

Located in Robertsbridge, England

This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Antique French Shell

Materials

Marble

19th Century Hand-Carved Rustic Marble Sink with Distressed Finish

$950

H 7 in W 24 in D 18 in

19th Century Hand-Carved Rustic Marble Sink with Distressed Finish

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand chiseled stone basic with a rustic appearance. The basin is carved from a single piece of marble. The basin has a triangular shape so it fits into a corner of a bathroom. The...

Category

19th Century French Rustic Antique French Shell

Materials

Marble

Classical Marble Carved Stone Sink Basin

$6,023

H 7.88 in W 48.04 in D 22.05 in L 7.88 in

Classical Marble Carved Stone Sink Basin

Located in Robertsbridge, England

Classical Italian sink basin cut from one single block of white marble with serpentine shaped front and gadrooned carving, these Greek/Roman designs quite happily suit either old or ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Antique French Shell

Materials

Carrara Marble

Classical Carved Limestone Sink Basin

$4,827

H 4.73 in W 36.23 in D 15.75 in

Classical Carved Limestone Sink Basin

Located in Robertsbridge, England

This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of Limestone, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic merit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Antique French Shell

Materials

Limestone

Classical Marble Stone Sink Basin

$3,027 / item

H 6.3 in W 36.23 in D 16.15 in

Classical Marble Stone Sink Basin

Located in Robertsbridge, England

This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Antique French Shell

Materials

Marble

Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin

$3,154 / item

H 5.91 in W 31.5 in D 22.45 in

Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin

Located in Robertsbridge, England

This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Antique French Shell

Materials

Marble

Classical Marble Stone Powder Room Sink Basin

$3,316

H 5.91 in W 27.56 in D 13 in

Classical Marble Stone Powder Room Sink Basin

Located in Robertsbridge, England

Classical Serpentine Marble Stone Sink Basin This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Antique French Shell

Materials

Marble

Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin

$3,168

H 5.12 in W 36.62 in D 14.18 in

Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin

Located in Robertsbridge, England

This period Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic merit easily f...

Category

19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique French Shell

Materials

Marble

Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin

$3,181

H 5 in W 19.75 in D 15.75 in

Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin

Located in Robertsbridge, England

Classical Carved Carrara Bianco Marble Stone Sink Basin This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of Carrara marble, these designs have not changed...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Antique French Shell

Materials

Marble

Solid Marble Sink Molded Basin

$3,045 / item

H 4.73 in W 23.63 in D 14.18 in

Solid Marble Sink Molded Basin

Located in Robertsbridge, England

This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white Carrara marble, the design sprung from Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic merit ea...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Antique French Shell

Materials

Marble

Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin

$5,225

H 5.91 in W 39.38 in D 16.93 in

Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin

Located in Robertsbridge, England

This period Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic merit easily f...

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Classical Greek Antique French Shell

Materials

Marble

Antique Hand-Carved Limestone Lavabo Sink, 18th Century, Aged Patina

$3,850

H 7 in W 17 in D 14 in

Antique Hand-Carved Limestone Lavabo Sink, 18th Century, Aged Patina

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique shallow sink basin hand carved in limestone with a natural aged patina. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa early 18th century, Bourgogne, France.

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique French Shell

Materials

Carrara Marble

Carved marble sink basin, corner, Italy

$2,057

H 5.52 in W 27.56 in D 21.26 in

Carved marble sink basin, corner, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Ancient small bathtub, washbasin in white Carrara marble, hand-sculpted with shells, built to be placed in a corner, built in Italy in the 19th century, cm w 70 x H 14 x D 54

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique French Shell

Materials

Carrara Marble

Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin

$3,963

H 4.73 in W 39.77 in D 16.54 in

Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin

Located in Robertsbridge, England

We are now manufacturing this model in Carrara Marble Bianco. Custom sizing available Backsplash option As tradition this timeless Italian classical sink is cut from one single bloc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Antique French Shell

Materials

Marble

Classical Carrara Marble Shell Sink

$2,368

H 6.25 in W 30 in D 22 in

Classical Carrara Marble Shell Sink

Located in Robertsbridge, England

This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white Carrara marble, the design with a set in shell style is taken from Greek and Roman times, the pie...

Category

20th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique French Shell

Materials

Carrara Marble

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique French Shell

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Ceramic

Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Smoke Color, Modern Design, Italy

$5,300 / set

H 17 in W 10.75 in D 6.5 in

Textured Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Smoke Color, Modern Design, Italy

Located in Austin, TX

Murano glass sconces with a smoke color to the textured glass and black glass sphere finials. The “stampato” glass is textured with ridges and is curved in design, making a superb de...

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2010s Italian Modern Antique French Shell

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Murano Glass

Rosso Glass Wall Mirror

$2,900 / item

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

Rosso Glass Wall Mirror

By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...

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2010s Italian Renaissance Antique French Shell

Materials

Glass

Cornucopia of Nautilus Shell and Lizard Object d’Art

$1,950

H 11 in W 7 in D 5 in

Cornucopia of Nautilus Shell and Lizard Object d’Art

By Maitland Smith

Located in North Hollywood, CA

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1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Antique French Shell

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Bronze

Early 1900s Rare Antique Free Standing Italian Marble Bathtub

$31,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 22 in W 68 in D 29 in

Early 1900s Rare Antique Free Standing Italian Marble Bathtub

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

This one of a kind marble bathtub was hand-carved in Italy during the early 20th century. Throughout the years it was stored at an Italian family estate surviving two World Wars. ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique French Shell

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces

$3,429 / set

H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 9.45 in

Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Antique French Shell

Materials

Brass

Marble Scalloped Sink Basin

$3,042 / item

H 5.5 in W 27.5 in D 13 in

Marble Scalloped Sink Basin

Located in Robertsbridge, England

Classical Italian scalloped sink basin cut from one single block of Carrara marble. Optional backsplash Custom sizes available

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Antique French Shell

Materials

Marble

Napoli Reproduction Club Chair in Natural Cotton Canvas

$3,290 / item

H 33 in W 28 in D 30 in

Napoli Reproduction Club Chair in Natural Cotton Canvas

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Over 2000 items in stock, scroll down and select view all to see our current ready to ship furniture and accessories! Price is per item, this is custom made to order. We do have 1 fl...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Antique French Shell

Materials

Canvas, Cotton, Wood

Mermer Lavabo (Ottoman Marble Sink)

$2,600

H 4 in W 16 in D 24 in

Mermer Lavabo (Ottoman Marble Sink)

Located in Ojai, US

This vintage marble sink features hand-carved details that transport one to the communal bathhouses of the Ottoman Empire, called hamams. This sink features a round basin and shell-s...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Greco Roman Antique French Shell

Materials

Marble

Classical Carved Marble Sink Basin

$3,303

H 5.91 in W 27.56 in D 19.3 in

Classical Carved Marble Sink Basin

Located in Robertsbridge, England

Classical Carved Marble Sink Basin In stock 27.5" x 15.75" with predrilled rear deck added The actual marble is taken from the Carrara mines just outside Carrara itself in Italy; eac...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Antique French Shell

Materials

Carrara Marble

Classical Marble Stone Powder Room Sink Basin

$3,316

H 5.91 in W 27.56 in D 13 in

Classical Marble Stone Powder Room Sink Basin

Located in Robertsbridge, England

Classical Serpentine Marble Stone Sink Basin This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Antique French Shell

Materials

Marble

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

$15,957Sale Price|50% Off

H 102.37 in W 99.61 in D 72.84 in

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

Located in Marbella, ES

This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...

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19th Century Chinese Antique French Shell

Materials

Gold Leaf

Ivory Murano Glass Chandelier, Twelve Branches, Hand Blown, Italy

$15,600 / item

H 34 in Dm 49 in

Ivory Murano Glass Chandelier, Twelve Branches, Hand Blown, Italy

Located in Austin, TX

Ivory murano glass chandelier with twelve branches. We love the classic lines and modern details of this hand blown fixture. It has been newly wired to fit US standards and requires ...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique French Shell

Materials

Murano Glass

Classical Style Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin

$2,643Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 6.3 in W 39.77 in D 17.72 in

Classical Style Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin

Located in Robertsbridge, England

Classical Style Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Gree...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Antique French Shell

Materials

Marble

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

$187,500

H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique French Shell

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

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Antique French Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique French shell for your home. Frequently made of metal, bone and tortoise shell, every antique French shell was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique French shell, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each antique French shell bearing louis xv, Rococo or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique French shell over the years, but those crafted by André-Charles Boulle, Lucien Dropsy and Marchand Glass Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique French Shell?

Prices for an antique French shell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $55,522, while the average can fetch as much as $2,295.

Questions About Antique French Shell

How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.