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Antique Shell Frame

Antique 1920s Folk Art Picture Frame Beach Souvenirs Photos Shells Sand Card
Located in Munich, DE
This highly unusual picture frame was handcrafted in 1920 ca. probably as a souvenir of a nice sea
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Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Picture Frames

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Shell, Paper

Antique Early 20th Sterling Silver Shell Folding Picture Frame Grey & Co 1910
By Grey & Co, Birmingham
Located in London, GB
A Stunning Antique Rare Early 20th Sterling Silver & Shell folding picture frame, by Maker Grey
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Early 20th Century British Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver

Antique English Victorian Boulle Photo Frame by Vickery
By Asprey International Limited, John Collard Vickery
Located in Northampton, GB
Antique Boulle Photo Frame by Vickery. The Frame made with a solid mahogany backboard with built in stand
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Picture Frames

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Brass

Antique Tortoiseshell Sterling Silver Heart Photograph Frame Dated London 1897
By John Batson & Sons
Located in London, GB
Tortoiseshell and silver heart photograph frame date London, 1897 Maker Henry John Batson & Albert
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Antique 1890s English Picture Frames

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Silver

Antique Shell Print of Univalves in Frame, Published ca.1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique shell print of univalves. This antique print originates from William Frederic Martyn’s two
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

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Paper

White Shell Inlaid Antique Middle Eastern Damascene Syrian Mirror 66"
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
with intricate white shell and bone inlay. Handcrafted antique Syrian shell inlaid wood framed wall
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Antique Late 19th Century Lebanese Moorish Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...

Materials

Walnut, Shell, Abalone

Antique English "Victorian” Framed Seashell Shadow Box, Circa 1860-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English "Victorian” Framed Seashell Shadow Box, Circa 1860-1870. Exotic Shell Collection
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Shadow Boxes

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Shell, Wood

EXQUISiTE RALPH LAUREN CITY MODERN CHROME TORTOISE SHELL FRAMED MIRROR
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Ralph Lauren City
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20th Century Art Deco Wall Mirrors

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Chrome

EXQUISiTE RALPH LAUREN CITY MODERN CHROME TORTOISE SHELL FRAMED MIRROR
EXQUISiTE RALPH LAUREN CITY MODERN CHROME TORTOISE SHELL FRAMED MIRROR
$4,236 Sale Price
20% Off
H 43.31 in W 50.4 in D 2.76 in
Italian Oil on Canvas Painting of Venice, circa 1830 in Original Giltwood Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
view of the Serenissima is placed in its antique giltwood frame, decorated with shells, floral motifs
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Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Large Art Nouveau Period Giltwood Wall Mirror In The Louis XVI style, circa 1910
Located in Paris, FR
style, circa 1910. Antique mirror frame with shell and medallion, decorated with floral bows, ribbons
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

"House In Bloom In Summer" By Pauline Delacroix-Garnier, Oil Painting circa 1900
Located in Paris, FR
painted by the French artist Pauline Delacroix-Garnier (1859 - 1912) framed in an antique Louis XIV-style
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Early 20th Century French Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Antique & Handcrafted Pair of Moorish Arabic Motifs Inlaid Picture Photo Frames
Located in Lisse, NL
warm colors of the wood and the inlaid shell simply is to die for. It is every antique sellers dream to
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Early 20th Century Moorish Picture Frames

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Shell, Wood

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19th-century Tortoiseshell and Ebonized Wood Frame.
Located in New York, NY
19th century European frame, reverse profile, ebonized wood and inlaid tortoise shell. Sight size
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Antique 19th Century Picture Frames

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Tortoise Shell, Wood

Set of 3 framed 18th Century Antique Italian Engravings of Shells
Located in London, GB
18th century Italian engravings of shells by the famous engraver `Gaultirios`. Produced in Rome
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Prints

Small 19th C Portrait of a Gentleman Reading
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Charming small painting in antique giltwood frame with shells in the corners( some restorations
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Antique 19th Century Paintings

Antique Italian's faux Tortoise Shell Frame, circa 1850
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Octagonal faux Tortoise shell frame made in Italy in 1850, in perfect conditions overall.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Picture Frames

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Tortoise Shell

Antique Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Photo Frame, London, 1904
Located in London, GB
Antique tortoiseshell and sterling silver photo frame by Arthur William Clare of London, 1904 This
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Antique Early 1900s English Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver

Large Antique Tortoiseshell Photo Frame with Silver Overlay Corners London 1897
Located in London, GB
A Large Antique Tortoiseshell Photo Frame with Silver Overlay Corners dated London 1897. This
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Antique Mid-19th Century Hungarian Picture Frames

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Silver

Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Picture Frame by J B Carrington, 1905
By John Bodman Carrington
Located in London, GB
Presenting an exquisite Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Photo Frame, crafted in London in
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Early 20th Century British Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique Tortoiseshell Picture Frames with Arch Top Date circa 1910-1915
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique tortoiseshell picture frames with arch top date circa 1910-1915 These frames are
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Vintage 1910s English Picture Frames

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Tortoise Shell

Large Antique Sterling & Shell Frame
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very large size sterling silver and tortoise shell frame with wood easel back support. London
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Early 20th Century British Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Scallop Shell Mirror on Antique Frame – Coastal Elegance, French
Located in London, GB
natural scallop shells and clams. Mounted on an early 20th-century mirrored frame, the piece beautifully
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Shell, Mirror, Wood

Antique Italian Grotto Style Framed Seashell Arrangement or Valentine
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty antique Italian bisected seashell arrangement ambitiously composed in a floral motif
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Early 20th Century Italian Other Decorative Art

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Shell, Hardwood

Antique Grotto Style Natural Seashell Framed Wall Mirror, Circa 1900
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique grotto style natural seashell encrusted framed wall mirror profusely decorated with a wide
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Early 20th Century Wall Mirrors

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Shell, Mirror, Organic Material, Wood

Pair of Antique Coquillage Corbels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of antique shell encrusted corbels. Metal frame.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Wall Brackets

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Shell, Wood

Pair of Antique Coquillage Corbels
Pair of Antique Coquillage Corbels
H 13 in W 13 in D 7.5 in
Tortoise Vitrine
Located in New York, NY
Rare early Victorian vitrine or display case with ebonized wood and antique tortoise shell frame
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20th Century English Vitrines

Tortoise Vitrine
Tortoise Vitrine
H 29.5 in W 22 in D 14 in
20th Century Art Deco Solid Silver Artillery Shell Photo Frame, c.1916
By William Hair Haseler
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century Art Deco solid silver photograph frame in the shape of an artillery shell case
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20th Century British Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

Pair of Antique Tortoiseshell and Silver Photograph Frames Birmingham 1902
Located in London, GB
A pair of antique tortoiseshell and sterling silver photograph frames. Makers Horton and Allday
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Antique Early 1900s English Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Picture Frame, Seashells, Art Nouveau, France, 5 x 8 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique picture frame with seashells. France, Art Nouveau. Picture size: 5 x 8 cm.
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Picture Frames

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Shell

Antique Pair of Sheraton Shell Inlaid Mahogany Miniature Table Cheval Mirrors
Located in Dublin, Ireland
shell inlay to each corner. These are a wonderful pair of little miniatures that would look great on
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Antique 19th Century French Sheraton Picture Frames

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Mahogany, Walnut

2 Framed Antique Victorian 19th C Greek Roman Figural Silhouette Cameo Shells
Located in Dayton, OH
"Two antique 19th century carved Cameo shells featuring sillhouettes of a man and woman. The woman
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Collectible Jewelry

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Shell

Ibiza Chandelier Ceiling Light Pendant Opaque Glass Shells Antique Brass Frame
Located in Dublin, Ireland
stunning fusion of Art Deco inspiration and modern luxury. Crafted from champagne-colored glass and antique
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20th Century French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Antique French Mirror Carved Walnut Framed Wall Mirror Shell Lattice Accent 1930
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique French Shell and Lattice Framed Carved Walnut Wall Mirror~~c. 1930s   Popular
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Vintage 1930s French Renaissance Revival Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Walnut

Antique French Carved Oak Frame Wall Mirror Louis XV Style Serpentine Shell
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak frame wall mirror Louis XV style Serpentine Shell. Direct from France
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Oak

Small Antique Sicilian Tortoiseshell Framed Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Small antique Sicilian octagonal tortoiseshell framed mirror with later antique mirror plate, Italy
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

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Tortoise Shell

Faux Tortoise Shell Finished Mirror Frame with Black Painted Molding
Located in Savannah, GA
Faux Tortoise Shell Finished Mirror Frame with Black Painted Molding around the Sight and Outer
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20th Century American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Paint, Wood

Pair of Framed Hand-Colored Lithographs of Shell Species, 19th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Pair of framed hand-colored lithographs of shell species, 19th century. Wonderful, colorful images
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Antique 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique 19th Century Sailor's Valentine in Wrought Iron Table Frame
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare mid 19th century Sailor’s Valentine mounted as a table in a wrought iron frame. These
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Antique Mid-19th Century Bajan Folk Art More Folk Art

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Wrought Iron

Faux Tortoise Shell Finished Mirror Frame with a Gold Leaf Trim, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Faux Tortoise Shell Finished Mirror Frame with a Gold Leaf Sight Trim. Mirror Plate is Antique and
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20th Century American Wall Mirrors

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Wood, Paint

Antique 14K Gold Framed Cameo Brooch, Classical Scene of Women and Putti
Located in New Orleans, LA
An antique, early 20th century, superbly carved shell oval bezel cameo, framed in 14K yellow gold
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Gold

Antique English Tortoise Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
The origin and date of this frame can easily be determined by the hallmarks found on the clip on
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Early 20th Century English Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver

Antique frame shell mirror
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Antique frame shell mirror.Very unusual.Available as a pair $3800.00 If sold separately
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Vintage 1940s English Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Antique frame shell mirror
Antique frame shell mirror
H 35 in W 31 in D 2 in
Tortoise Shell and Sterling Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an absolutely stunning English tortoiseshell photo frame with intricate silver work. The
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Early 20th Century English Desk Accessories

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Silver

Collection of Shells in Original Frames, Set of 10
Located in Atlanta, GA
the shells. The frames are hand made by Fred Reed Picture Framing, inc. ***PRICED INDIVIDUALLY
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21st Century and Contemporary American Shadow Boxes

Materials

Shell

Ralph Lauren Style Faux Tortoise Shell Panel Framed Antiqued Mirror
Located in Westport, CT
Ralph Lauren Style faux tortoise shell panel framed antiqued mirror. Antique glass that is fabulous
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Vintage 1920s American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Set of Ten Seashell Prints with Custom Made Shell Frames
Located in Atlanta, GA
frame. The frames are a piece of art and are hand made. Each frame is unique like the shells
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21st Century and Contemporary Prints

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18th Century Spanish Polychromed Tabernacle, Niche
Located in Round Top, TX
18th century spanish polychromed tabernacle, niche for the display of Santos. Original finish in somber tones of ochre and siena.
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Religious Items

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Wood

18th Century Spanish Polychromed Tabernacle, Niche
18th Century Spanish Polychromed Tabernacle, Niche
$3,250
H 54.75 in W 35.75 in D 24.25 in
Zabihi Collection Green Khaki Beige Turkish Kilim Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Double-sided pillow we made from a vintage Turkish Kilim. 16'' x 18''
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Foam

Antique Vintage Wooden Ebony Lapis Lazuli Walking Stick Cane Sterling Silver 19C
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very Stylish Fine Quality Polished Ebony Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Cane of English origin, mid to late Nineteenth Century. The extremely elegant beautifully grained Lapis Lazul...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorab...

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Sterling Silver

Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old drawer storage chest made in Japan. It dates back to the Meiji era (1860s–1920s) and is crafted from Japanese cedar wood. The metal fittings are made of iron. The...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Cat Brass Ashtray or Bowl
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1950 vintage cat brass ashtray or bowl. This can be used as a sculpture too.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Brass

Cat Brass Ashtray or Bowl
Cat Brass Ashtray or Bowl
$284 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.19 in W 5.12 in D 4.34 in
Buccellati - Shell Mounted In Sterling Silver
By Buccellati
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Shell mounted in sterling silver by Buccellati Length: 25 cm Width: 20.5 cm Height: 20 cm
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Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Buccellati - Shell Mounted In Sterling Silver
Buccellati - Shell Mounted In Sterling Silver
$3,503
H 7.88 in W 8.08 in D 9.85 in
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Napoleon III sword
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A Napoleon III sword in gilt brass. Handle is decorated with 2 mother of pearl plates. Urn shaped pommel. Knuckle guard transitioning into cross guard. Guard plate with eagle. Black ...
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Brass, Steel

Napoleon III sword
Napoleon III sword
$1,181
H 39.38 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in
Dark Green 1830 Floral Painted Cupboard
Located in Vo', Veneto
Dark Green Painted Wardrobe Dated 1830 Period: 1830 (dated) Origin: European Alps Wood essence: Fir Dimension : Height: 166 cm Width: 123 cm (127 cm to the corners) Depth: 50 cm (5...
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Antique 1820s Italian Directoire Cabinets

Materials

Fir

Dark Green 1830 Floral Painted Cupboard
Dark Green 1830 Floral Painted Cupboard
$5,343
H 65.36 in W 48.43 in D 19.69 in
Japanese Meiji Two Panel Screen Flowering Autumn Plants
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating Japanese 19th century meiji period two panel folding byobu screen. The screen features flowering autumn plants and grasses: chrysanthemum, brush clover, Chinese bellflowe...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Silver Leaf

Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse
Located in Buisson, FR
Brilliant and unique shop-sign. A painted grouse made out of sheet iron or zinc that is placed within a hand forged iron frame that is made to hang. France circa 1850-1900 Weathered...
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Signs

Materials

Metal

Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse
Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse
$1,507
H 25.6 in W 27.56 in D 6.3 in
19th Japanese antique Urushi small Tansu box chest of drawers wabi sabi mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
from Tohoku area, Japan. Japanese antique small box tansu chest of drawers, Kohikidashi, made of Sugi Cedar. Product of circa 1850s-1870s (late Edo to early Meiji era), estimate from...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Cedar

19th Japanese antique Urushi small Tansu box chest of drawers wabi sabi mingei
19th Japanese antique Urushi small Tansu box chest of drawers wabi sabi mingei
$560 Sale Price
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H 12.01 in W 12.01 in D 7.64 in
French Oyster Plate Porcelain Flowers Limoges
By Limoges
Located in Austin, TX
French Oyster Plate Porcelain Flowers Limoges circa 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s French Aesthetic Movement Decorative Art

Materials

Porcelain

French Oyster Plate Porcelain Flowers Limoges
French Oyster Plate Porcelain Flowers Limoges
$464 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1 in Dm 9.5 in
B31 Japanese Antiques 2panels, paper, folding Screen with flower
Located in Niiza, JP
Material: paper on wooden frame One piece: W755×H1520mm×D15mm, Unfolded size: W1510mm Folded size: W755×H1520×D30mm, 5kg Packaging (sandwiched with 5-10mm plywood): 15cm x 86cm x 16...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Russian Hardstone and Jeweled Flower Study
Located in Dallas, TX
A very special and delicate Russian hardstone and jeweled flower study from the 20th century. The rock crystal base issuing three delicate flowers fashioned from quartz and cut diamo...
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Russian Hardstone and Jeweled Flower Study
Russian Hardstone and Jeweled Flower Study
$12,880
H 9.75 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Vintage French Patina Garden Table, circa 1940s
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage French garden table with folding legs. Top is a worn green and rust colored surface and legs have some green and white paint remaining. Does fold up for storage.
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Vintage 1940s French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

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Antique Shell Frame For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique shell frame available at 1stDibs. Each antique shell frame for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bone, tortoise shell and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique shell frame — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique shell frame is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical and Victorian styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Antique Shell Frame?

An antique shell frame can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,425, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $4,300.
Questions About Antique Shell Frame
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Antique picture frames can be very valuable, particularly if they are older and have maintained their high quality. Some designs are considered classically attractive and are more valuable even if they are not as old.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, antique picture frames are considered valuable. They are regarded as high-value collectibles and can often be seen in exhibits without canvases, as art pieces on their own. Made of wood traditionally, antique picture frames remain very popular owing to their ability to be shaped in varied profiles. You can choose from a wide variety of antique picture frames, including designs in antique and vintage, new and contemporary, and 21st century pre-owned styles on 1stDibs.