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Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Bacchante Pin Brooch, Circa 1890
Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Bacchante Pin Brooch, Circa 1890

Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Bacchante Pin Brooch, Circa 1890

Located in Chesterland, OH

frame is embellished with intricate embossed designs and plated in gold, adding a touch of elegance to

Category

Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Gold Plate

Pair of Silver Chandeliers with Shell Motif, Sold individually
Pair of Silver Chandeliers with Shell Motif, Sold individually

Pair of Silver Chandeliers with Shell Motif, Sold individually

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1920's Italian silver plated chandeliers with shell motif on body, 12 lights each. Sold

Category

1920s Italian Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

Neoclassic Silver Plated Chandelier
Neoclassic Silver Plated Chandelier

Neoclassic Silver Plated Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1920's English silver plated chandelier with shells motif. Measurements: Height: 28.5

Category

1920s English Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Silver, Bronze

3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment and Gold Leaf Shells
3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment and Gold Leaf Shells

3D Powdered Canvas with an 18th Century Italian Fragment and Gold Leaf Shells

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

18th century Italian fragment with gold leaf shells and gold-plated crystals on a hand painted

Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

A Trophy Old Sheffield Scallop Shell Shaped Serving Dish by Henry Wilkinson & Co
A Trophy Old Sheffield Scallop Shell Shaped Serving Dish by Henry Wilkinson & Co

A Trophy Old Sheffield Scallop Shell Shaped Serving Dish by Henry Wilkinson & Co

By Henry Wilkinson & Co.

Located in valatie, NY

Trophy Old Sheffield Scallop Shell Shaped Serving Dish with Conch Shell Feet by Henry Wilkinson

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

English Gilt Painted Shell Form Serving Dish
English Gilt Painted Shell Form Serving Dish

English Gilt Painted Shell Form Serving Dish

Located in New York, NY

English gilt painted shell form serving dish. Lobed shell shaped sweetmeat dish/plate with gold and

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Porcelain

French Art Deco Tray with Shell Motif in Bronze and Etched Mirror
French Art Deco Tray with Shell Motif in Bronze and Etched Mirror

French Art Deco Tray with Shell Motif in Bronze and Etched Mirror

Located in Barcelona, ES

Amazing early 20th century octagonal Art Deco tray with shell handles and etched mirror top, France

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Brass, Metal

Art Deco Shell Shaped Vide Poche in Patinated Silver and Satin Glass 1930s
Art Deco Shell Shaped Vide Poche in Patinated Silver and Satin Glass 1930s

Art Deco Shell Shaped Vide Poche in Patinated Silver and Satin Glass 1930s

Located in Meer, VAN

Art Deco Shell Shaped Vide Poche in Patinated Silver and Satin Glass 1930s. A lovely shell shaped

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

Lattissima Pecten Shell Slab Wall Feature 700mm [RARE & Exquisite]
Lattissima Pecten Shell Slab Wall Feature 700mm [RARE & Exquisite]

Lattissima Pecten Shell Slab Wall Feature 700mm [RARE & Exquisite]

Located in Scorton, GB

days. A genuinely extraordinary Pecten latissimus fossil shell mortality bedrock plate, expertly

Category

15th Century and Earlier French Prehistoric Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Limestone

Fossil Ammonite Mortality Plate
Fossil Ammonite Mortality Plate

Fossil Ammonite Mortality Plate

Located in Scorton, GB

A genuinely extraordinary fossil shell mortality bedrock plate, expertly prepared. This remarkable

Category

15th Century and Earlier North African Prehistoric Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Limestone

Old Decorative English Davenport Porcelain Butter Dish in Silver Plate Stand
Old Decorative English Davenport Porcelain Butter Dish in Silver Plate Stand

Old Decorative English Davenport Porcelain Butter Dish in Silver Plate Stand

Located in North Salem, NY

Attractive Old Davenport Porcelain Butter Dish with Silver Plate Cover with Shell Detail in a

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

19th c. George III Wedgwood Pink Moonlight Luster Sea Shell Sauce Tureen 1810
19th c. George III Wedgwood Pink Moonlight Luster Sea Shell Sauce Tureen 1810

19th c. George III Wedgwood Pink Moonlight Luster Sea Shell Sauce Tureen 1810

By Wedgewood

Located in Litchfield, CT

and under plate circa 1810. The tureen in the form of a large cockle shell, the underplate a clam

Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Square Majolica Mermaid Wall Plate Nimy Les Mons
19th Century Square Majolica Mermaid Wall Plate Nimy Les Mons

19th Century Square Majolica Mermaid Wall Plate Nimy Les Mons

By Nimy Les Mons

Located in Austin, TX

Square Majolica mermaid plate with shells on the corners, the mermaid sit on a flying fish, the

Category

1880s Belgian Aesthetic Movement Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Ceramic

Square White Majolica Mermaid Wall Plate Circa 1920
Square White Majolica Mermaid Wall Plate Circa 1920

Square White Majolica Mermaid Wall Plate Circa 1920

Located in Austin, TX

Square Majolica mermaid plate with shells on the corners, the mermaid sit on a flying fish, the

Category

1920s Belgian Aesthetic Movement Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Ceramic

Coalport Plates, Serving Pieces, Exceptional Floral Painted, Feldspar Porcelain
Coalport Plates, Serving Pieces, Exceptional Floral Painted, Feldspar Porcelain

Coalport Plates, Serving Pieces, Exceptional Floral Painted, Feldspar Porcelain

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Charlottesville, VA

square dish, three shell-shaped dishes. The plates measure 9.25” diam. Total of 15 pieces

Category

19th Century English Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century English Majolica Plate by Wedgwood, circa 1875
19th Century English Majolica Plate by Wedgwood, circa 1875

19th Century English Majolica Plate by Wedgwood, circa 1875

Located in Ross, CA

tortoise shell style center. The plate is impressed with Wedgwood and includes the impressed mark dating

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Portuguese Pottery Palissy Style Majolica Lobster Wall Dish Plate, 1900
Antique Portuguese Pottery Palissy Style Majolica Lobster Wall Dish Plate, 1900

Antique Portuguese Pottery Palissy Style Majolica Lobster Wall Dish Plate, 1900

By Bernard Palissy

Located in Portland, OR

shells. The plate having a a manganese glaze with shades of brown, blue, cream and pink, the rear of the

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Pottery

Napoleon III French Leather Cased 3-Piece Sterling and Agate Desk -Writing Set
Napoleon III French Leather Cased 3-Piece Sterling and Agate Desk -Writing Set

Napoleon III French Leather Cased 3-Piece Sterling and Agate Desk -Writing Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

craftsmanship and elegance. This set combines sterling silver, polished shell, and agate to create functional

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Los Castillo Taxco Pelican Creamer, Sugar & Serving Tray, Mexican Silversmithing
Los Castillo Taxco Pelican Creamer, Sugar & Serving Tray, Mexican Silversmithing

Los Castillo Taxco Pelican Creamer, Sugar & Serving Tray, Mexican Silversmithing

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

fish features iridescent abalone shell inlay, adding color and movement against the luminous silver

Category

15th Century and Earlier Modern Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Brass, Silver Plate, Silver

Rare George II-Period Carved Gesso And Giltwood Mirror
Rare George II-Period Carved Gesso And Giltwood Mirror

Rare George II-Period Carved Gesso And Giltwood Mirror

Located in Lymington, GB

-carved shell. The original soft-bevelled plate is merely lightly foxed – providing a good reflection

Category

Early 18th Century English George II Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

English Porcelain Blue Scale Part Dessert Service, Worcester
English Porcelain Blue Scale Part Dessert Service, Worcester

English Porcelain Blue Scale Part Dessert Service, Worcester

Located in New York, NY

square dishes, 8", two shell-shaped dishes, 7", eleven plates, 8.5" diameter, a ladle. The birds painted

Category

1780s Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Carved Giltwood Cartouche Mirror, c. 1770-1790
Italian Carved Giltwood Cartouche Mirror, c. 1770-1790

Italian Carved Giltwood Cartouche Mirror, c. 1770-1790

Located in Pasadena, CA

finely defined shell. The base of the mirror features a finely defined carved shell and volutes. The

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Dinnerware Set by Luneville, France, circa 1930
Large Dinnerware Set by Luneville, France, circa 1930

Large Dinnerware Set by Luneville, France, circa 1930

Located in New York, NY

dishes 1 centre de table 8 knife rests 1 small shell shaped dish 1 tart plate 1 large pitcher 2

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Porcelain

A George II Walhut Chest on Stand Circa 1730
A George II Walhut Chest on Stand Circa 1730

A George II Walhut Chest on Stand Circa 1730

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A George II Walnut Chest on Stand. Cabriole legs with shell motif. Original back plates with

Category

1730s English George II Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Walnut

Antique Chromolithographs of Peacock Tiger-Flower, Crocus & Ixia – 1897
Antique Chromolithographs of Peacock Tiger-Flower, Crocus & Ixia – 1897

Antique Chromolithographs of Peacock Tiger-Flower, Crocus & Ixia – 1897

Located in Langweer, NL

shell flower.” Plate 256 illustrates two varieties of crocus: the Yellow Crocus (Crocus aureus) and the

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Paper

Set of 6 Brass Twin Wall Lights, Rococo Revival Style, Vintage, 1920
Set of 6 Brass Twin Wall Lights, Rococo Revival Style, Vintage, 1920

Set of 6 Brass Twin Wall Lights, Rococo Revival Style, Vintage, 1920

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

2 sconces and a large shell design on the back plate The lights are in good vintage condition and

Category

1920s Rococo Revival Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Brass

George II Giltwood Mirror, circa 1735
George II Giltwood Mirror, circa 1735

George II Giltwood Mirror, circa 1735

Located in London, GB

George II Giltwood mirror, circa 1735 The rectangular bevelled plate is set within a geometric

Category

18th Century British George II Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Giltwood

Spode Dessert Service, Ship Pattern no. 3133 on Stone China, 1813-1822
Spode Dessert Service, Ship Pattern no. 3133 on Stone China, 1813-1822

Spode Dessert Service, Ship Pattern no. 3133 on Stone China, 1813-1822

By Spode

Located in London, GB

centre piece, a lozenge shape dish, four shell dishes and ten plates. The service is made of Stone China

Category

1810s English Regency Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Stoneware

Giltwood Mirror in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale
Giltwood Mirror in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale

Giltwood Mirror in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in London, GB

, the base with inverted cabriole legs and a central shell and leaf cartouche, the plate divided by a

Category

19th Century English George III Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century Spode Porcelain Ice-Pails
Pair of 19th Century Spode Porcelain Ice-Pails

Pair of 19th Century Spode Porcelain Ice-Pails

By Spode

Located in London, GB

dessert service, comprising 20 plates, 3 shell dishes, 3 circular dishes, 4 oval dishes, 1 comport and a

Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of French Marquetry Bombe Commodes With Specimen Marble Tops
Pair Of French Marquetry Bombe Commodes With Specimen Marble Tops

Pair Of French Marquetry Bombe Commodes With Specimen Marble Tops

Located in Bridgeport, CT

with intricate shell form escutcheon plates and each with a key. Additional bronze cartouche form

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Marble, Metal

Italian 18th Century Giltwood Mirror
Italian 18th Century Giltwood Mirror

Italian 18th Century Giltwood Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

wreath with a large top shell. All original mirror plate and gilt.

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Large George II Silver Salver London 1738 by John Tuite
Large George II Silver Salver London 1738 by John Tuite

Large George II Silver Salver London 1738 by John Tuite

By John Tuite

Located in Cornwall, GB

A large and impressive George II octagonal silver salver with pie crust edge and shell decoration

Category

1730s English George IV Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Sterling Silver

American Bronze Statue of Mythological Figure holding a Sundial by Robert Aitken
American Bronze Statue of Mythological Figure holding a Sundial by Robert Aitken

American Bronze Statue of Mythological Figure holding a Sundial by Robert Aitken

By Robert Ingersoll Aitken

Located in Katonah, NY

), the satyr holding a large stylized shell while crouched beneath it, the shell topped with a sundial

Category

1910s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Bronze

Frie Onnaing French Art Nouveau Barbotine Majolica Asparagus & Shell Plate
Frie Onnaing French Art Nouveau Barbotine Majolica Asparagus & Shell Plate

Frie Onnaing French Art Nouveau Barbotine Majolica Asparagus & Shell Plate

By Onnaing

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. A deep plate with a shaped rim and a scallop shell motif sauce well bordered by a curved spear

Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Earthenware

Tiffany set of 12 dinner plates
Tiffany set of 12 dinner plates

Tiffany set of 12 dinner plates

Located in New York City, NY

set of 12 Tiffany &Co sterling silver dinner plates,shell and thread pattern

Category

20th Century American Edwardian Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Collection Pearlware Chargers with Blue Shell Edge and Baskets of Flowers

Collection Pearlware Chargers with Blue Shell Edge and Baskets of Flowers

Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE

A rare collection of pearlware glaze pottery six chargers, dishes and plate with a blue shell edge

Category

Early 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

English Pearlware Botanical Dessert Service
English Pearlware Botanical Dessert Service

English Pearlware Botanical Dessert Service

Located in London, GB

of shell-shaped dishes and ten plates; each piece naturalistically painted with a named floral sprig

Category

19th Century English Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Pearlware

Solen.  Plate 33. (Shells)
Solen.  Plate 33. (Shells)

Solen. Plate 33. (Shells)

By William Wood (b.1774)

Located in Florham Park, NJ

WILLIAM WOOD General Conchology; or, a Description of Shells, arranged according to the

Category

Early 19th Century Academic Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Engraving, Watercolor

Tellina  Plate 37 (Shells)
Tellina  Plate 37 (Shells)

Tellina Plate 37 (Shells)

By William Wood (b.1774)

Located in Florham Park, NJ

WILLIAM WOOD General Conchology; or, a Description of Shells, arranged according to the

Category

Early 19th Century Academic Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Engraving, Watercolor

Tellina.  Plate 40 (Shells)
Tellina.  Plate 40 (Shells)

Tellina. Plate 40 (Shells)

By William Wood (b.1774)

Located in Florham Park, NJ

WILLIAM WOOD General Conchology; or, a Description of Shells, arranged according to the

Category

Early 19th Century Academic Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Engraving, Watercolor

Cardium Plate 56 (Shells)
Cardium Plate 56 (Shells)

Cardium Plate 56 (Shells)

By William Wood (b.1774)

Located in Florham Park, NJ

WILLIAM WOOD General Conchology; or, a Description of Shells, arranged according to the

Category

Early 19th Century Academic Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Engraving, Watercolor

Cardium.  Plate 53 (Shells)
Cardium.  Plate 53 (Shells)

Cardium. Plate 53 (Shells)

By William Wood (b.1774)

Located in Florham Park, NJ

WILLIAM WOOD General Conchology; or, a Description of Shells, arranged according to the

Category

Early 19th Century Academic Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Engraving, Watercolor

Gorham Artillery Shell Silver Plate 37 inch Antique Cocktail Shaker with Rack
Gorham Artillery Shell Silver Plate 37 inch Antique Cocktail Shaker with Rack

Gorham Artillery Shell Silver Plate 37 inch Antique Cocktail Shaker with Rack

By Gorham

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare, unique and monumental three foot tall silver plate cocktail shaker by (possibly attributed

Category

Early 20th Century American Sporting Art Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal, Brass

'Artillery Shell' Cocktail Shaker Sets by Gorham, USA
'Artillery Shell' Cocktail Shaker Sets by Gorham, USA

'Artillery Shell' Cocktail Shaker Sets by Gorham, USA

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in London, GB

copper, brass and silver plate, made to resemble 18lb artillery shells. The top section is the

Category

Early 20th Century American Other Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Copper, Brass, Silver Plate

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

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

Located in New York, NY

backplates are finished above and below with shell motifs. The S-curving arms have scrolled terminals and

Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

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

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...

Category

Early 1900s French Rococo Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

17th Century Netherlandish Cabinetmaker's Frame, with its Period Mirror Plate
17th Century Netherlandish Cabinetmaker's Frame, with its Period Mirror Plate

17th Century Netherlandish Cabinetmaker's Frame, with its Period Mirror Plate

Located in London, GB

Indian ebony mouldings the frame retains its original patina and plate. The frame can also be hung

Category

1630s Dutch Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood, Ebony

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Find many varieties of an authentic antique shell plate available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver plate and silver, every antique shell plate was constructed with great care. Find 26 options for an antique or vintage antique shell plate now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique shell plate — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An antique shell plate is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Deco and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique shell plate over the years, but those crafted by Fenton Brothers, Benetfink & Co. and Elkington & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Questions About Antique Shell Plate
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Yes, some antique silver plate is worth something. However, any value that a piece has usually comes from its rarity rather than from the cost of its materials, because silver plate contains very little pure silver. There is generally a demand for certain older pieces by Christoffle, Elkington & Co., Mapp & Webb and other well-known manufacturers. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate the condition of your piece and give you an idea of how much it is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver plate tableware, serveware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some silver-plated antique silverware may be worth something. Antique pieces are 100 years old or older, and because of their age, pieces in good condition may be sought after by collectors due to their rarity. The maker, style and type will also impact the potential resale value. In terms of value as scrap metal, antique silver-plated silverware usually isn't worth much because silver plate is made only from a small amount of pure silver. To get an estimated value for your silverware, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a wide range of antique silverware on 1stDibs.