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Porcelain Half Moon Pink Shell on Baby Blue Oyster Plate
Porcelain Half Moon Pink Shell on Baby Blue Oyster Plate

Porcelain Half Moon Pink Shell on Baby Blue Oyster Plate

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A late 19th century, French porcelain, crescent or half-moon shaped oyster plate, five pink blush

Category

19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique French Shell

Materials

Porcelain

Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau
Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau

Lovely Antique Grotto Shell Souvenir du Croisir Inkwell Art Nouveau

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

shell and inscribed with "Souvenir du Croisir," capturing the romantic essence of a bygone era. Crafted

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique French Shell

Materials

Metal

Antique Shell Cameo White Gold with Diamond Brooch Greek Goddess Artemis
Antique Shell Cameo White Gold with Diamond Brooch Greek Goddess Artemis

Antique Shell Cameo White Gold with Diamond Brooch Greek Goddess Artemis

Located in Chesterland, OH

We are pleased to present an important antique shell cameo portraying the goddess Artemis (Diana in

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique French Shell

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Norwich, GB

French Tortoiseshell Boulle clock with ormolu mounts surmounted by an ornate central finial

Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique French Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock

By Aubert & Klaftenberger

Located in Norwich, GB

French tortoiseshell Boulle clock with ormolu mounts and surmounted by a brass finial. Enamel

Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique French Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Pair of Louis XV Bergere Chairs with Carved Shell Motifs
Pair of Louis XV Bergere Chairs with Carved Shell Motifs

Pair of Louis XV Bergere Chairs with Carved Shell Motifs

Located in Asheville, NC

Louis XV chairs, cabriole legs, carved fruitwood cream colored frame with shell motif, beautifully

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique French Shell

Materials

Fruitwood

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock. c.1860
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock. c.1860

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock. c.1860

By Japy Frères

Located in Norwich, GB

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock c.1860 Waisted case veneered with red tortoiseshell with

Category

1860s French Antique French Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique WWI Inkwell with German Flare Shell Heads on Wooden Base - 2Y324
Antique WWI Inkwell with German Flare Shell Heads on Wooden Base - 2Y324

Antique WWI Inkwell with German Flare Shell Heads on Wooden Base - 2Y324

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This unique and historic WWI inkwell features two German flare shell heads mounted on a wooden base

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Wood

Pair of Figural Patinated & Gilt Bronze Garnitures with Shell-Form Bowl
Pair of Figural Patinated & Gilt Bronze Garnitures with Shell-Form Bowl

Pair of Figural Patinated & Gilt Bronze Garnitures with Shell-Form Bowl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of patinated and gilt bronze garnitures, made in France during the Late 19th Century. Each

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Bronze

Exceptional C19th French Boulle Mantle Clock
Exceptional C19th French Boulle Mantle Clock

Exceptional C19th French Boulle Mantle Clock

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

A very Important French Ormolu Mounted Boulle Mantel Clock Inlaid Brass in The Regency Style Each

Category

19th Century French Regency Antique French Shell

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Bronze "The Girl with the Bird and the Shell" After Pigalle
Bronze "The Girl with the Bird and the Shell" After Pigalle

Bronze "The Girl with the Bird and the Shell" After Pigalle

By Jean-Baptiste Pigalle

Located in Paris, FR

original "the girl with the bird and the shell" is a counterpart of "the child with the cage" by Jean

Category

1890s French Antique French Shell

Materials

Bronze

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Thuret, Paris
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Thuret, Paris

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Thuret, Paris

Located in Norwich, GB

French Boulle Tortoiseshell mantel clock in a beautifully decorated ‘Bombe’ shaped case with ormolu

Category

19th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoiseshell jewel walking stick, signed Manolo-Arnould, France 1900.
Tortoiseshell jewel walking stick, signed Manolo-Arnould, France 1900.

Tortoiseshell jewel walking stick, signed Manolo-Arnould, France 1900.

Located in Milan, IT

Arnould, a manufacturer of fine jewelery in the Art Nouveau style, his company was founded in 1890. France

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Metal, Silver, Enamel

Napoleon III Style Tortoise Shell Mirror with Pediment, 19th century
Napoleon III Style Tortoise Shell Mirror with Pediment, 19th century

Napoleon III Style Tortoise Shell Mirror with Pediment, 19th century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

tortoise shell. The whole mirror is adorned with foliage and flowers, and is also visible on the upper

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Shell

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Shell Vide-Poche Black Lacquered Papier Maché, Late 19th Century
Chinoiserie Shell Vide-Poche Black Lacquered Papier Maché, Late 19th Century

Chinoiserie Shell Vide-Poche Black Lacquered Papier Maché, Late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Chinese shell shape decorative little empty pocket papier mache with a handle late 19th century

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Shell

Materials

Paper

19th Century Silvered Ormolu Footed Stylized Shell Bowl by Les Freres
19th Century Silvered Ormolu Footed Stylized Shell Bowl by Les Freres

19th Century Silvered Ormolu Footed Stylized Shell Bowl by Les Freres

Located in New York, NY

This elegant stylized shell bowl was realized by the illustrious atelier of Les Freres in France

Category

19th Century French Rococo Antique French Shell

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Folk Art Keepsake Box
Antique French Folk Art Keepsake Box

Antique French Folk Art Keepsake Box

Located in Charleston, SC

shows a metal cross with shell decorations. The inside is Lined with a silk green on the top and a green

Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique French Shell

Materials

Metal

1860s French Boulle Writing Desk
1860s French Boulle Writing Desk

1860s French Boulle Writing Desk

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1860s French boulle writing desk. No shelves.

Category

1860s Antique French Shell

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Victorian Carved Rosewood Armchairs
Pair of French Victorian Carved Rosewood Armchairs

Pair of French Victorian Carved Rosewood Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Victorian carved rosewood armchairs with Boulle brass and tortoiseshell inlay and

Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique French Shell

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Very Rare French Boulle Marquetry Inlay Cheval Mirror
Very Rare French Boulle Marquetry Inlay Cheval Mirror

Very Rare French Boulle Marquetry Inlay Cheval Mirror

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

with tortoise shell and brass marquetry in the technique pioneered by the royal cabinetmaker André

Category

19th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Shell

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French Green Tortoiseshell Boule Religeuse Style Clock
French Green Tortoiseshell Boule Religeuse Style Clock

French Green Tortoiseshell Boule Religeuse Style Clock

Located in London, GB

A very attractive antique French green stained tortoiseshell boulle mantle clock in the French

Category

1890s French Antique French Shell

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Pair of 19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinets
Pair of 19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinets

Pair of 19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinets

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality pair of French late 19th century French Louis XVI style Boulle side cabinets

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Desk
19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Desk

19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Desk

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Desk. Our outstanding antique French Louis XV style

Category

1860s French Louis XV Antique French Shell

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box
Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box

Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box

By Palais Royal

Located in Northampton, GB

to the market this exceptional French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box. The Writing Box of slim

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Ormolu

Massive Cast Iron Scallop Shell Attributed to the Val D'Osne Foundry
Massive Cast Iron Scallop Shell Attributed to the Val D'Osne Foundry

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

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique French Shell

Fine and Unusual Napoleon III period antique French Boulle marquetry cabinet
Fine and Unusual Napoleon III period antique French Boulle marquetry cabinet

Fine and Unusual Napoleon III period antique French Boulle marquetry cabinet

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

Fine and Unusual Napoleon III period antique French Boulle marquetry cabinet French, c.1870 Height

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Shell

Materials

Ormolu, Brass

Engraved Tortoiseshell Music Box with French Revolutionary Inscription
Engraved Tortoiseshell Music Box with French Revolutionary Inscription

Engraved Tortoiseshell Music Box with French Revolutionary Inscription

Located in London, GB

This finely engraved and inscribed tortoiseshell music box is a precious piece of French Revolution

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock
19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive 19th century French Boulle inlaid mantel clock. Having a gilded ormolu figure of

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Shell

Materials

Brass

Antique Cast Patinated Bronze Pendant or Chandelier with Crabs and Shells
Antique Cast Patinated Bronze Pendant or Chandelier with Crabs and Shells

Antique Cast Patinated Bronze Pendant or Chandelier with Crabs and Shells

Located in Casteren, NL

This beautiful pendant was made in France in the early 20th century, circa 1920. It was cast in

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock
19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century French Boulle inlaid mantel clock having wonderful classical brass

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Shell

Materials

Brass

French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by R & C, Paris
French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by R & C, Paris

French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by R & C, Paris

Located in Norwich, GB

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock Straight sided case with green ‘tortoiseshell’ inlaid with

Category

1880s French Antique French Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris

By Brocot & Delettrez

Located in Norwich, GB

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris French Boulle clock

Category

1860s French Victorian Antique French Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock.
French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock.

French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock, having a gilded ormolu putti seated on

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Shell

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Shellwork Table
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Shellwork Table

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Shellwork Table

Located in Milford, NH

design around shells under glass, with the entire surface of the sides and legs covered with small

Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique French Shell

Materials

Shell, Glass, Wood

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Roskell, Paris
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Roskell, Paris

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Roskell, Paris

By Henri Marc, Paris 1

Located in Norwich, GB

Fine Tortoiseshell Boulle clock in an arch top case, standing on elaborate gilded Ormolu feet with raised base with Acanthus leaf decoration. two-piece enamel dial with Brocot (vi...

Category

19th Century French Antique French Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique French Napoleon III Ebonised Tortoiseshell Boulle & Marble Pier Cabinet
Antique French Napoleon III Ebonised Tortoiseshell Boulle & Marble Pier Cabinet

Antique French Napoleon III Ebonised Tortoiseshell Boulle & Marble Pier Cabinet

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Here we have a French Napoleon III period (1852-1870) Ebonised & Boulle marble topped pier cabinet

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Shell

Materials

Brass

French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box
French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box

French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A high quality and most elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box. This

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Shell

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Period Boulle chest/Night Stands
Pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Period Boulle chest/Night Stands

Pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Period Boulle chest/Night Stands

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XIV st. Napoleon III Period

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Shell

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Fantastic French 19th Century Boulle Desk with Bronze Mounts
Fantastic French 19th Century Boulle Desk with Bronze Mounts

Fantastic French 19th Century Boulle Desk with Bronze Mounts

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in New Orleans, LA

sculpted brass inlaid in the tortoise shell. The desk is created in the style of Louis XV with cabriole

Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Shell

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Study of a Child Seated on a Shell, Signed Pigale
19th Century Bronze Study of a Child Seated on a Shell, Signed Pigale

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

Category

19th Century French Romantic Antique French Shell

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Period Ormolu Tazzas
Pair of French Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Period Ormolu Tazzas

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Period Ormolu Tazzas

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning pair of French mid 19th century Napoleon III period ormolu tazzas. Each tazza is raised

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Shell

Materials

Ormolu

French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Boulle side table/desk
French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Boulle side table/desk

French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Boulle side table/desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and very high quality French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Boulle side table/desk

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Shell

Materials

Brass

Original Female Nude on a Shell with Putti, Art Nouveau 1890, s Signed
Original Female Nude on a Shell with Putti, Art Nouveau 1890, s Signed

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

Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique French Shell

Materials

Spelter

Napoleon III Cabinet, Chest of Drawers in Boulle Style, France, 1850
Napoleon III Cabinet, Chest of Drawers in Boulle Style, France, 1850

Napoleon III Cabinet, Chest of Drawers in Boulle Style, France, 1850

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Chorzów, PL

We present a unique, antique Boulle style chest of drawers from the mid-19th century in France

Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Shell

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinet or Credenza
19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinet or Credenza

19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinet or Credenza

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century French Boulle serpentine fronted credenza, having shaped glazed

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Shell

Materials

Brass

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Marble snail paperweight
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Marble snail paperweight

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

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Shell

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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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
  • 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.