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Small English Majolica Shell Basket, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Small English Majolica basket with shells circa 1890.
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1890s British Victorian Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Majolica

Antique Chamberlain's Worcester Porcelain Botanical Basket with Sea Shell Border
By Chamberlains Worcester
Located in Downingtown, PA
Antique Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Basket with Sea Shell Border, circa 1835-40. The
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1830s Early Victorian Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Porcelain

Waste Basket From English World War I Brass Artillery Gun Shell
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English WWI brass artillery gun shell now a waste basket. From large scale artillery, now with
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1910s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Brass

Shell Inlaid Bowl
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful sculptural antique bowl from Sumatra. Circa 1900. We added by hand shells inlaid into
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Early 1900s Organic Modern Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Shell, Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Antique Shell Inlaid Bowl
Shell Inlaid Bowl
H 10 in Dm 15 in
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 Shell Basket

Materials

Shell

Antique Early 19th Century French Shell Dish
Early 19th Century French Shell Dish
H 8.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Antique Teak Wood and Shell Inlay Rice Container
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful aged teak wood container originally used to store rice. We have added the shell inlay by
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Early 1900s Organic Modern Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Shell, Reclaimed Wood, Teak, Wood

Silver Shell Bowl on Foot
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very nice little hallmarked silver shell bowl on foot.
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Shell Bowl on Foot
Silver Shell Bowl on Foot
H 2.76 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in
Shell Sweetmeat Stand, Bow Porcelain, circa 1750
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Three-tiered stand for sweetmeats, in the form of shells and coral, and enameled with flowers; it
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Shell Metal Dish or Platter
Located in Sheffield, MA
Unusual rustic French antique metal shell plate is made of metal with leaded color coating, a
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Metal

Tortoise Shell Art Glass Bowl, Hand Made, 1900s
Located in Norton, MA
Tortoise shell pattern glass bowl 100% hand-made depicting the pattern of tortoise with bent
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Early 20th Century Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Glass

Wedgwood Porcelain Shell & Coral Decorative Bowl or Table Sculpture
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wedgwood Porcelain Shell & Coral Decorative Bowl or Table Sculpture, Late 19th Century. This
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Late 19th Century English Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Porcelain Foliate Shell Scallop Rimmed Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine antique english bisque porcelain centerpiece bowl with blue scalloped floral / shell
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19th Century Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Gold Leaf

Wedgwood Gilt Porcelain Shell & Coral Decorative Bowl or Table Sculpture
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wedgwood Gilt Porcelain Shell & Coral Decorative Bowl or Table Sculpture, Late 19th/Early 20th
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Late 19th Century English Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgwood Porcelain Conch Shell & Coral Decorative Bowl or Table Sculpture
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wedgwood Porcelain Conch Shell & Coral Decorative Bowl or Table Sculpture, Late 19th Century
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Late 19th Century English Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Porcelain

Naïve Coconut Shell “Bugbear” Powder Flask Carved as a Fish
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A naïve coconut shell “bugbear” powder flask carved as a fish with an open mouth surrounded by
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Early 1800s Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Coconut

Antique Italian Hand Carved Marble Shell Form Font, 19th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning Baroque style hand carved marble holy water font in shell form. This piece would make a
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Marble

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
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Ormolu

Art Nouveau Ceramic Bohemian Vase Two Female Figures Royal Dux Shell Centerpiece
By Royal Dux
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Nouveau ceramic bowl female figures embracing a seashell that rests stylized foliage. May be used as a decorative statue, a planter, a vase, a centerpiece, a fruit bowl etc. Gr...
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th C. Gilt Bronze Garnitures with Shell-Form Bowls Supported by Angels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant pair of 19th-century French gilt bronze garnitures features shell-form bowls
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19th Century French Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Footed Shell Dish/ Vide-Poche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Footed Shell Dish/Vide-Poche France, circa 1870s An exquisite Napoleon
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Ormolu

Gilt Bronze Boy On Marble Shell With Crab
Located in Norwood, NJ
White Carrara marble carved sea shell with gilt bronze child reaching for a patinated bronze crab
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

English Victorian Sardine Box with Shell, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
English Victorian sardine box with shell, circa 1890.
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1890s English Victorian Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Shell edge pearlware grape leaf condiment dish, c. 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
English shell edge pearlware grape leaf condiment dish on three hemispheric feet. Stamped on the
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Early 19th Century British Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Ceramic, Pearlware

Early 19th Century Italian Carved Red Marble Shell Stoup
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved from Veronne Italy circa 1820, this antique shell form dish was originally at the
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Early 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Marble

18th Century French Carved Variegated Marble Shell Church Stoup
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved in France circa 1750, this antique shell form dish was originally at the entrance door
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Marble

Shell-Shaped Catchall or fruit bowl – France - Napoleon III Era
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
shell shape, adorned with delicate golden tile motifs on a black background, perfectly embodies the
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Other

Antique Silver Wirework Bread Basket by John Henry Vere & William Lutwyche, 1764
By John Henry Vere & William Lutwyche
Located in London, GB
sprays, Rococo shell details and scrolls. The basket stands on a plain oval foot and the twisted wire
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18th Century English George III Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Silver

Naturalistic Victorian sterling silver shell serving dish made by Elkington 1892
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, London
Silver Dish, is shall shaped, standing on 3 cast shell feet, and with 3 sides and a vine shaped handle
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1890s English Victorian Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Folding Silver Plated Shell Biscuit Box Victorian by Fenton Brothers
Located in Wembley, GB
shell-shaped body sitting in a cast frame with remarkably chased branch supports and the original
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1920s British Victorian Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ming Transitional Tianqi Shell Beach Plate, 1600-1644
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This lovely unusual designed dish from the early 17th century. Pictured are shells or shellfish on
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17th Century Chinese Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 3 Antique English Shell-Shaped Dishes Pearlware Circa 1825
By Spode
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of three shell-shaped dishes is decorated with beautiful flower sprigs and small insects
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Early 19th Century Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Pearlware

Antique Porcelain Blue and Gold Shell Shaped Dish England Circa 1810
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
This Coalport Porcelain dish was hand-painted with beautiful cobalt blue decoration on a gilded ground. It was made at the Coalport factory in Shropshire, England, circa 1810. The de...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Porcelain

Cabinet Set 5 Antique Worcester Porcelain Plates Hand Painted Shell Design 1820
By Flight & Barr Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
1820. Each plate features a delicate hand-painted shell in a roundel at the center. The plates have a
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Pottery Shell Shaped Dish with Yellow Ground Made circa 1820
By Spode
Located in Katonah, NY
This exceptional creamware shell shaped dish has a lovely yellow ground decorated with brown
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Creamware

Royal Copenhagen Denmark Art Deco 1923 Oyster Shell Porcelain Pipe Rest #Y553
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Royal Copenhagen Art Deco porcelain oyster shell pipe rest bowl, circa 1923 A tactile and
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Porcelain

Silver Metal Sea Shell Baptismal Dish Catch All or Trinket Tray, Japan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Metal Grotto style shell dish in a silver hue. Standing on three rounded footed feet, this dish
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Metal, Silver

Georgian Derby Shell Dish or Plate Hand Painted & Gilded Pattern 129, Ca 1810
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful porcelain shell dish or plate hand painted and gilded in pattern 129, made by
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Mid-19th Century French Carved Iron Shell-Form Stoups Vide-Poches
Located in Dallas, TX
to hold soaps or small hand towels. Carved in France circa 1860, each shell shaped dish was
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Iron

Collection of Natural Large and Medium Sized Seashells
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of natural large and medium sized seashells.
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Shell

Georgian Spode Ironstone Shell Dish or Plate Bang Up Pattern No. 2886, Ca 1820
By Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early 19th century stone china (Ironstone pottery) desert dish with a fluted shell shape
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Ironstone

Fossilized Coral Bowl from Morocco, Circa 350 Million Years Old
Located in Middleburg, VA
Fossilized Coral Bowl from Morocco, Circa 350 Million Years Old. A stunning hand-carved and polished bowl made from fossilized colonial coral, unearthed in the ancient seabeds of Mo...
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15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Organic Modern Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Stone, Coral, Rock Crystal, Limestone, Other

Tortoise Shell Glove Box and Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Victorian silver plate and tortoiseshell basket. And tortoiseshell glove box. The box measures
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Early 20th Century English Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Chamberlain Worcester Shell Encrusted Basket C.1840
By Chamberlains Worcester
Located in Exeter, GB
A superbly made and decorated Chamberlain Worcester porcelain basket c.1840. Encrusted with
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19th Century Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Basket/Bowl Rococo Shell - Robert Garrard 1804
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent Georgian solid silver basket made in London, 1804 by the
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Early 19th Century Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes
Located in Dallas, TX
and molding. On top of the Pedestal sits an Open Basket made again of shell. The Basket is to
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Shell, Glass, Mahogany

Antique English Rococo Style Fire Basket
Located in London, GB
A large English late 19th century Rococo style fire basket in brass and cast iron. Dated on back
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Late 19th Century English Rococo Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique English Rococo Style Fire Basket
Antique English Rococo Style Fire Basket
H 29.14 in W 22.45 in D 13.78 in
19th Century Native Pomo Hanging Gift Basket
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
shell discs and abalone drops. This is a beautiful feathered "night" basket. The design or legend on
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Other

19C Set of 6 Irish Chippendale Style Ribbon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
carvings included foliated details, baskets of flowers and scallop shells, which are some of the most
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Mid-19th Century Irish Chippendale Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine
Located in Nantucket, MA
, and even the odd shell diorama, shell constructed flower basket or bowl, or even a shell adorned piece
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19th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Shell

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine
Located in Nantucket, MA
are frequently seen, and even the odd shell diorama, shell constructed flower basket or bowl, or even
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Late 19th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Shell, Mahogany

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine
19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine
H 9.13 in W 18.25 in D 1.25 in
Pair of French Art Nouveau Iron Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Nouveau iron andirons with 2 claw feet centering a shell with a basket form top
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Art Nouveau Iron Andirons
Pair of French Art Nouveau Iron Andirons
H 39.5 in W 20.5 in D 24 in
Turn of the Century Double Sailor's Valentine
Located in Nantucket, MA
are frequently seen, and even the odd shell diorama, shell constructed flower basket or bowl, or even
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Early 1900s Bajan Folk Art Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Wood

Turn of the Century Double Sailor's Valentine
Turn of the Century Double Sailor's Valentine
H 9.13 in W 18.25 in D 1.25 in
"Quadrupeds", by John Hall-English Staffordshire-England c. 1825
By John Hall
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
young, a pair of horses and a zebra and ostrich. The border consists of scrolls, shells and baskets. The
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1820s English Georgian Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Earthenware

Pair Of William 1V Old Sheffield Wine Coasters, Dated Circa 1830
Located in London, GB
sheffield wine and decanter coasters. Made of a lovely basket weave with shell,foiliate and scroll borders
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1830s English William IV Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Italian Rococo Revival Style Settee or Sofa, Black and Beige Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
wish to fine. The detailed carvings on the lower frame depicting a pair of cherub holding a shell form
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Early 20th Century European Rococo Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Rococo Revival Style Settee or Sofa with Heraldic Motif in Black & Beige
Located in Plainview, NY
have. The detailed carvings on the lower frame depicting a pair of cherub holding a shell form rose
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Early 20th Century European Rococo Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Spode 'Cockle Shell' Basket, Flower Sprays Pat. 2234, C. 1820
By Josiah Spode
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Rare Spode porcelain basket, formed as a series of linked Cockle Shells, each brightly coloured to
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1820s English Regency Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Enamel, Gold Leaf

A Fish-Shaped & Shell Shaped Wicker Basket
Located in New York, NY
Vintage wicker basket’s in the shape of a fish and shell. Can be used as a catchall or hang on the
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Early 20th Century Antique Shell Basket

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Gigantic Clam Shell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large clam shell with beautiful texture.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Shell Basket

Gigantic Clam Shell
Gigantic Clam Shell
H 12 in W 40 in D 23 in
1920's Giant Clam Shell
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing 1920's giant clam shell.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Shell Basket

1920's Giant Clam Shell
1920's Giant Clam Shell
H 17.5 in W 35 in D 22 in
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Antique Shell Basket For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique shell basket you’re looking for. Each antique shell basket for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and ceramic. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique shell basket — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique shell basket made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique shell basket over the years, but those crafted by Andrianna Shamaris, Chamberlains Worcester and Robert Frederick Fox are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Shell Basket?

The average selling price for an antique shell basket at 1stDibs is $1,595, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $3,750 for the highest priced.