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Vintage French Marble Top Painted Iron and Brass Pastry Butcher Table
Located in Dallas, TX
decorative bronze rosettes and finials. The table features a scalloped apron embellished with shell and
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2010s French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

French Marble Top Polished Iron "Table de Boucher" Pastry Table
Located in Dallas, TX
decorative bronze rosettes and finials. The table features a scalloped apron embellished with shell and
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2010s French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Early 20th Century English Clam Shell Work Bench Lamp
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English clam shell work bench lamp A highly decorative and unique English
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Vintage 1920s British Victorian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
This is gorgeous and decorative instrument box decorated with "Raden" work of mother of pearl shell
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Shell, Wood

Antique Body Ornament Made of Himalayan Shells Secured to a Brass Buckle
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique body ornament from India, Nepal or Tibet, made of strands of old Himalayan shells
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Antique 19th Century Asian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Antique Shell Motif Pure Silver Spoon
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Antique Shell Motif Pure Silver Spoon, a truly exceptional piece from the early
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Early 19th Century For The Table

Antique Christoph Widmann 925 Silver Shell Spoon
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Antique Christoph Widmann 925 Silver Shell Spoon, a breathtaking piece from the
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Early 19th Century For The Table

Antique Silver Shell Cameo Panel Bracelet 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A divine Antique Cameo Bracelet from the 1920s-1930s. Set in solid sterling silver the seven panels
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Vintage 1930s Link Bracelets

Antique Silver Shell Cameo Panel Bracelet 1930s
Antique Silver Shell Cameo Panel Bracelet 1930s
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W 0.79 in L 8.27 in
Large gilt bronze mounted ebonized wood and Boulle work antique vitrine cabinet
Located in London, GB
The stunning cabinet in the Napoleon III style and of the sam period, featuring inlaid Boulle work
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Brass

Turbinelle (Turbinella): Antique Sea Shell Print, circa 1840
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Turbinelle (Turbinella): Antique Shell Print" Description: This antique shell print
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Tortoise Shell Bow Gold Piqué Hair Comb
Located in Munich, Bavaria
with gold piqué work. The bow is attached to the comb with the help of a tortoise shell hinge. Fine
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Antique 1860s English More Jewelry

Flemish Cabinet Antwerp 17th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
joined by a straight spacer. Blackened wood and red tortoiseshell. Antwerp work from the 17th
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Antique Late 17th Century Belgian Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood

Flemish Cabinet Antwerp 17th Century
Flemish Cabinet Antwerp 17th Century
H 40.95 in W 61.82 in D 14.57 in
Colored Antique Print of various Sea Shells and Molluscs
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique print of various sea shells and molluscs. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw
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Antique Mid-18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

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

Materials

Paper

12 FT 1900s Royal Dutch/Shell Group Antique Oak Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
work. The Royal Dutch/Shell Group began selling gasoline imported from Sumatra in the United States
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Conference Tables

Materials

Oak

Table Lamp Handmade With Natural Shells, Spain Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Shells lamp handmade very original, Spectacular lamp made with shells and shells Antique Artisan
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Early 20th Century Spanish Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Antique Holy Water Font Crucifix Shell and Silver French Napoleon III
Located in Labrit, Landes
. Vegetal details engraved on the shell. Very delicate work. Good antique condition for its age with minor
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items

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Silver

Antique Dionysus Carved Shell Cameo pendant brooch solid Gilt Silver/11.4gr
Located in SE
physical shops and avoid internet shops. CUSTOM WORK : About Resizing: Resizing of rings can be done on
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver

Tortoise-shell Butterfly, Hawk Moth: Antique Hand-colored Engraving by M. Harris
By Moses Harris
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored antique engraving depicting the natural history of the Privet Hawk Moth
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Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Engraving

Antique French Ledet et fils Louis XV Ladies Sewing Work Table Dressing Vanity
Located in Forney, TX
lady's sewing stand work table or coiffeuse by Ledet et fils exudes refined grace and functionality
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Antique Etruscan Revival Angel Skin Shell Cameo Medusa Brooch/Pendant, c. 1875
Located in Aspen, CO
Large and Exquisite Etruscan Revival pale pink hand carved conch shell cameo of Medusa, American
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, 22k Gold

Antique Shell Cameo And Gold Brooch, Jupiter, Juno And Mercury, Circa 1875
Located in London, GB
An antique shell cameo and gold brooch, featuring a conch shell cameo, carved with figures
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Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Brooches

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Gold

Antique European Pendant Demeter Carved Shell Cameo solid 14K Rose Gold / 9.7gr
Located in SE
Antique pendant/brooch with hand carved Shell cameo depicting Demeter - Greek Goddess of the
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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14k Gold, Rose Gold

Set of 2 Colored Antique Prints of various Sea Shells and Molluscs
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of two antique prints of various sea shells and molluscs. These print originate from 'Oud en
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Antique Mid-18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of 3 Colored Antique Prints of various Sea Shells and Molluscs
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of three antique prints of various sea shells and molluscs. These print originate from 'Oud en
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Antique Mid-18th Century Prints

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Paper

Set of 6 Colored Antique Prints of various Sea Shells and Molluscs
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of six antique prints of various sea shells and molluscs. These print originate from 'Oud en
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Antique Mid-18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of 4 Colored Antique Prints of various Sea Shells and Molluscs
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of four antique prints of various sea shells and molluscs. These print originate from 'Oud en
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Antique Mid-18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Stunning Antique Torchere or Gueridon Table w. Hand Carved Rococo Shell Motifs
Located in Lisse, NL
name from the French word 'rocaille' which is an assymetrical shell motif that was often used in 18th
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Rococo Revival End Tables

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Oak

Antique brooch/pendant. 18k gold with a shell cameo made 1919 in Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18 karat gold brooch/pendant is adorned with a shell cameo which features stunning details
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Carved White Pink Shell Cameo Brooch w/ Diamond Frame
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent antique brooch was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold during the Victorian era. It
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Gentilhomme Shell Cameo
Located in Poitiers, FR
Antique cameo on shell. Slightly curved He represents a gentleman, face and bust engraved with
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Brooches

Shell 1 (Abstract Black and White Mixed Media Grid Collage with Graphic Shell)
By David Dew Bruner
Located in Hudson, NY
Graphic Abstract mixed media collage of black and white shells with pops of peach, yellow, and
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2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Mixed Media

"Shell", New York, NY, 1996
By Jose Picayo
Located in Hudson, NY
his avoidance of digital processing for personal work. When asked why it remains his preferred medium
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

French Brass Flexi Stem Shell Lamp c1920
Located in Southampton, GB
Brass, oversized shell shade lamp. Flexible stem. This will be fully wired and PAT tested. France
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Vintage 1920s French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Brass Flexi Stem Shell Lamp c1920
French Brass Flexi Stem Shell Lamp c1920
H 22.4 in W 5.9 in D 5.9 in
Important Renaissance Medical Box Spanish or Italian Workshop, Around 1550
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
‘antique’. Adorned with grotesques, royal armorial bearings, and classical motifs, such a box would have
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

WWII Trench Art Artillery Shell Bullet Coin Ashtray
Located in Forney, TX
, this interesting munitions folk art work consists of elements from different countries involved in the
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Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cadoro Statement Shell Cuff Pair 1960s
By Cadoro
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning pair of vintage Cadoro shell cuffs. Weighty with their incredible design and quality
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Vintage 1960s Cuff Bracelets

Vintage Cadoro Statement Shell Cuff Pair 1960s
Vintage Cadoro Statement Shell Cuff Pair 1960s
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W 2.17 in Dm 2.17 in
Army Green WWII Belt With Victorian Shell Buttons
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Army Green WWII Belt With Victorian Shell Buttons MORPHEW COLLECTION is made entirely by hand in
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21st Century and Contemporary Belts

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Crystal Shell Earrings 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A truly exquisite and large pair of Vintage YSL Shell Earrings. Crafted in gold plated metal an set
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Turtle shell Table lamp chrome 4 bulbs , italy 1970
By Dior Home, Romeo Rega, Romeo
Located in DÉNIA, ES
style of turtle shells, typically evoking a vintage or antique aesthetic. Here are some reasons why
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Statement Gold Conch Shell Collar Necklace 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
intricately designed graduated conch shell shapes cast in in gold plated metal and finished with an invisible
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20th Century More Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Derby Dolphin & Shell Molded Porcelain Butter Boat Circa 1770
By Derby
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique Georgian English porcelain Dolphin and Shell molded butter boat by Derby and dating
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Antique 18th Century English George III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Derby Dolphin & Shell Molded Porcelain Butter Boat Circa 1770
Derby Dolphin & Shell Molded Porcelain Butter Boat Circa 1770
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H 3.35 in W 3.75 in D 2.17 in
19th Century Tortoise Shell Decorative Hair Comb or Head Piece
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning and large antique 19th century tortoise shell, celluloid, or Bakelite hair comb or head
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Antique Mid-19th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Plastic

French 1960s Shell Cameo 18 Karat Rose Gold Earrings Ring Set
Located in Poitiers, FR
and a ring. The antique ring is composed of a cameo on shell set with 4 claws and surrounded by 2
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box
Located in London, GB
A fine antique pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box, Circa 1910
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Antique 1890s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870
By John Brogden
Located in London, GB
Antique shell cameo brooch and earrings by John Brogden, English, circa 1870. A yellow gold suite
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Old Print of Univalve 'Gastropod' Species; Ear Shells, Limpets, Etc., 1787
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Univalves'. Old print of various Univalve (Gastropod) species; Ear shells
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Antique 1780s Prints

Materials

Paper

Minton Porcelain Plate, Sea Shells by W. Mussill, Victorian, 1891
By Minton
Located in London, GB
artist Wenceslas (William) Mussill. The plate has an aquatic scene with sea shells in the centre and
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Dessert Service, Inverted Shell White with Monochrome Flowers, ca 1830
By Minton
Located in London, GB
. The shape is iconic with the moulded shells and pierced handles. Minton was one of the pioneers of
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Antique 1830s English Rococo Revival Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Turquoise Shell Dangle Drop Earrings Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular pair of early Persian Turquoise Antique Etruscan Revival Victorian Shell motif
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Japanese Rare Antique Inlaid Smoking Tansu, Complete 1850
Located in South Burlington, VT
for the technique or work of inlaying thin layers of pearl shells. Fine quality. Lifetime guarantee
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

Bronze statue of a nymph with Borghese shell with founder signature Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
This bronze sculpture representing a nymph with the Borghese shell of the 19th century and was made
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Wedgwood English Majolica Aesthetic Taste Snail Shell and Ivy Pitcher circa 1870
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An English Wedgwood Majolica pitcher, an aesthetic movement mold showing a snail shell against
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Victorian Etruscan Urn Shell Dangle Drop Earrings 14 Karat Gold, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular pair of early Antique Etruscan Revival Victorian Urn and Shell motif Pendant Dangle
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, 15k Gold

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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu, Brass

1920s Filigree Three Color Shell Cameo in 14K White Gold Diamond Pin Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a breathtaking 1920s carved three-color shell cameo in a 14k white gold pin pendant. The
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Rive Gauche Sea Shell Earrings by Robert Goossens
By Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Wilmslow, GB
shell is central to several pieces of impressive YSL jewellery. These couture pieces created through the
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20th Century Stud Earrings

Antique 18th Century Boulle Bracket Clock by Brezagez and Marchand
By Marchand
Located in London, GB
Antique 18th century Boulle bracket clock by Brezagez and Marchand French, circa 1740 Measures
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique Dolls
Located in Nashville, TN
things worked, taking apart clocks and radios to understand the mechanisms better. "I've always been
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Antique Dolls
H 10 in W 7 in D 1 in
Antique Country French Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Secretary is the perfect answer to an efficient floor plan or a cozy room
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique Country French Secretary
Antique Country French Secretary
H 38 in W 40 in D 19 in
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Antique Shell Work For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique shell work for your home. Each antique shell work for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Find 793 options for an antique or vintage antique shell work now, or shop our selection of 32 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an antique shell work — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each antique shell work bearing Victorian, louis xv or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser, Emile Puiforcat and François Linke each produced at least one beautiful antique shell work that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Shell Work?

The average selling price for an antique shell work at 1stDibs is $3,138, while they’re typically $60 on the low end and $579,404 for the highest priced.
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