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Antique French Rococo Shell Design Porcelain Centerpiece, Circa 1865-1875.
Antique French Rococo Shell Design Porcelain Centerpiece, Circa 1865-1875.

Antique French Rococo Shell Design Porcelain Centerpiece, Circa 1865-1875.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Rococo Shell Design Porcelain Centerpiece, Circa 1865-1875. This is a charming

Category

19th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Porcelain

Marine Curiosities: An Assortment of Shells and Sea Life, 1845
Marine Curiosities: An Assortment of Shells and Sea Life, 1845

Marine Curiosities: An Assortment of Shells and Sea Life, 1845

$265Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in

Marine Curiosities: An Assortment of Shells and Sea Life, 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

The illustration, an original hand-colored engraving, features a collection of shells and marine

Category

1840s Antique Shell

Materials

Paper

French fireplace mantle in "Rosso Verona" marble, carved with shell
French fireplace mantle in "Rosso Verona" marble, carved with shell

French fireplace mantle in "Rosso Verona" marble, carved with shell

$6,438Sale Price|20% Off

H 49.22 in W 63 in D 12.6 in

French fireplace mantle in "Rosso Verona" marble, carved with shell

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Ancient fireplace mantle, hand-sculpted with central shell and floral decorations on the legs, in

Category

18th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Marble

Antique Watercolor Prints of Shells and Crostaceus, Early 19th Century
Antique Watercolor Prints of Shells and Crostaceus, Early 19th Century

Antique Watercolor Prints of Shells and Crostaceus, Early 19th Century

By Alexander Hogg

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

ST/487 - Three "Shells" and one "Crostaceus animals" from 1820 - Watercolor hand-colored prints

Category

Early 19th Century English Beaux Arts Antique Shell

Materials

Paper

Antique 15ct Gold, Early Victorian Cherub Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Antique 15ct Gold, Early Victorian Cherub Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch

Antique 15ct Gold, Early Victorian Cherub Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

cherub intricately carved from shell, encased in a stunning 15ct yellow gold frame. This piece

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Mariano Fortuny   Rare Shell Pink Long Sleeved Delphos Gown
Mariano Fortuny   Rare Shell Pink Long Sleeved Delphos Gown

Mariano Fortuny Rare Shell Pink Long Sleeved Delphos Gown

By Fortuny

Located in New York, NY

Description: This dress is made of finely pleated shell pink colored silk with silk cording along

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Shell

Mariano Fortuny   Rare Shell Pink Long Sleeved Delphos Gown
Mariano Fortuny   Rare Shell Pink Long Sleeved Delphos Gown

Mariano Fortuny Rare Shell Pink Long Sleeved Delphos Gown

By Fortuny

Located in Riverdale, NY

Description: This dress is made of finely pleated shell pink colored silk with silk cording along

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Shell

Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl & Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl & Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch

Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl & Shell Cameo Portrait Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

features a captivating shell portrait depicting a serene scene with a tree, two doves, a woman, and a small

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

19th c Worcester Porcelain Flight Barr Conchological Sea Shell Saucer Plate 1805
19th c Worcester Porcelain Flight Barr Conchological Sea Shell Saucer Plate 1805

19th c Worcester Porcelain Flight Barr Conchological Sea Shell Saucer Plate 1805

By Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester

Located in Litchfield, CT

reserve of sea shells on a faux marble ground. Fully marked on the back - Flight & Barr, Coventry Street

Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Shell

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Silver Venus Being Pampered to be Beautiful Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique Silver Venus Being Pampered to be Beautiful Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique Silver Venus Being Pampered to be Beautiful Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Antique silver shell cameo brooch, finely hand-carved and titled “Venus Being Pampered to be

Category

19th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Sauce Boat Shell on Rock, England, 1920 Stamped
Sterling Silver Sauce Boat Shell on Rock, England, 1920 Stamped

Sterling Silver Sauce Boat Shell on Rock, England, 1920 Stamped

Located in Paris, IDF

A rare silver sauce boat silver shaped as a shell on Rock made in England 1900 Anonymous artist

Category

1910s Antique Shell

Materials

Silver

Antique Tortoise Shell Burnt Bamboo and Rattan Hat or Coat Rack
Antique Tortoise Shell Burnt Bamboo and Rattan Hat or Coat Rack

Antique Tortoise Shell Burnt Bamboo and Rattan Hat or Coat Rack

Located in New York, NY

Lovely tortoise shell bamboo hat or coat rack . The rack has a woven rattan backing and 4 bamboo

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Biscuit Box Early 20th Century
Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Biscuit Box Early 20th Century

Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Biscuit Box Early 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Victorian triple clam shell shaped silver plated biscuit box bearing

Category

Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Silver

19th Century Tortoise Shell Decorative Hair Comb or Head Piece
19th Century Tortoise Shell Decorative Hair Comb or Head Piece

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

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Plastic

Antique Pair German Silver Master Salts Grotto Shells Putti Dolphins Hannau 1890
Antique Pair German Silver Master Salts Grotto Shells Putti Dolphins Hannau 1890

Antique Pair German Silver Master Salts Grotto Shells Putti Dolphins Hannau 1890

Located in Portland, OR

bowl to the top modeled as a shell, each bowl retains their original scalloped glass liners. The stems

Category

Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Shell

Materials

Silver

19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Spring Loaded Lorgnette Glasses
19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Spring Loaded Lorgnette Glasses

19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Spring Loaded Lorgnette Glasses

Located in Atlanta, GA

Late 19th Century imitation tortoise lorgnette magnifier glasses with a spring loaded mechanism for easy folding and storage. The gold tone metal frames fold open by depressing a bu...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Shell

19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy
19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy

19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A large collection of late Victorian shell specimens, the majority housed in its pine box with each

Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Paper, Pine

French Antique Front Shell Fireplace White Marble Cast Iron Insert
French Antique Front Shell Fireplace White Marble Cast Iron Insert

French Antique Front Shell Fireplace White Marble Cast Iron Insert

Located in Oostvoorne, NL

Experience the enchanting charm of our French antique shell fireplace, a masterpiece infused with

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell

Materials

Marble

A Conch Shell Cameo Pendant Of Flora Circa 1930
A Conch Shell Cameo Pendant Of Flora Circa 1930

A Conch Shell Cameo Pendant Of Flora Circa 1930

Located in Firenze, IT

The oval panel carved with the profile of Flora with roses in her hair, in a polished 18kt yellow gold setting. Size 55mm x 40mm

Category

1890s Italian Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Japanese Lacquer Powder Horn Form of Turtle Shell, 19th Century
Japanese Lacquer Powder Horn Form of Turtle Shell, 19th Century

Japanese Lacquer Powder Horn Form of Turtle Shell, 19th Century

Located in Norton, MA

A Unique and lovely lacquer powder horn in the form of a turtle shell from 19th century.

Category

19th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Lacquer

Antique French Old Mine Cut Diamond Shell 18k Gold Brooch
Antique French Old Mine Cut Diamond Shell 18k Gold Brooch

Antique French Old Mine Cut Diamond Shell 18k Gold Brooch

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique french 18k gold shell brooch centered with 1 large natural white south sea pearl size 8mm

Category

1890s European Antique Shell

Antique Gold Plated Shell Cameo Brooch with Coral Bead Surround
Antique Gold Plated Shell Cameo Brooch with Coral Bead Surround

Antique Gold Plated Shell Cameo Brooch with Coral Bead Surround

Located in London, GB

Beautiful gold plated shell cameo brooch, with rope twist detail and a coral bead surround. It has

Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Shell

Materials

Gold Plate

Fernand Leger, The Shell, from Cahiers d'Art, 1928 (after)
Fernand Leger, The Shell, from Cahiers d'Art, 1928 (after)

Fernand Leger, The Shell, from Cahiers d'Art, 1928 (after)

By Fernand Léger

Located in Southampton, NY

Shell), from the album Fernand Leger (Fernand Leger), originates from the 1928 edition published by

Category

1920s Modern Antique Shell

Materials

Lithograph

Antique English Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery, Fiddle Thread & Shell
Antique English Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery, Fiddle Thread & Shell

Antique English Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery, Fiddle Thread & Shell

By George Jackson & David Fullerton

Located in London, London

A boxed single maker set of Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle, Thread & Shell Pattern Flatware

Category

1890s English Regency Revival Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of WW1 British Brass Artillery Shells Dated 1917
Pair of WW1 British Brass Artillery Shells Dated 1917

Pair of WW1 British Brass Artillery Shells Dated 1917

Located in Dallas, TX

Take a piece of history into your home with these authentic English bombshells from the First World War (WWI 1914-1918). Made of brass, the impressive pieces of artillery are round i...

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Shell

Materials

Brass

Natural fossil of pecten shell, on wooden stand and brass stick
Natural fossil of pecten shell, on wooden stand and brass stick

Natural fossil of pecten shell, on wooden stand and brass stick

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

This piece of fossil shell, named "pecten" or scallop, was found in Lubéron, south of france, and

Category

15th Century and Earlier French Antique Shell

Materials

Limestone

Antique English John Rose Coalport Periwinkle and Gilt Botanical Dessert Shell
Antique English John Rose Coalport Periwinkle and Gilt Botanical Dessert Shell

Antique English John Rose Coalport Periwinkle and Gilt Botanical Dessert Shell

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Rose Coalport. This "Periwinkle ground" relief-made dessert shell is considered as the most

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Shell

Materials

Porcelain

English Georgian shell form ladle in sterling silver, c. 1700's
English Georgian shell form ladle in sterling silver, c. 1700's

English Georgian shell form ladle in sterling silver, c. 1700's

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Old English Georgian sterling silver ladle with shell bowl and engraved with an eagle on the handle

Category

18th Century British Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wilkinson Pair of English Sterling Silver 1872 Victorian Shell Dishes
Wilkinson Pair of English Sterling Silver 1872 Victorian Shell Dishes

Wilkinson Pair of English Sterling Silver 1872 Victorian Shell Dishes

By Henry Wilkinson & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Wilkinson & Co., pair of English sterling silver shell dishes, made in Sheffield in 1872 during

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair Antique Carved-Wood Pedestals in Shell, Foliage, & Volute Motif
Pair Antique Carved-Wood Pedestals in Shell, Foliage, & Volute Motif

Pair Antique Carved-Wood Pedestals in Shell, Foliage, & Volute Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

pedestals have been carved in a shell, foliage and volute motif. The rectangular-shaped tops are flat, and

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Shell

Materials

Wood

Antiqued Large Ammonite Fossil Spiral Ribbed Form Shell Mounted on Iron Stand
Antiqued Large Ammonite Fossil Spiral Ribbed Form Shell Mounted on Iron Stand

Antiqued Large Ammonite Fossil Spiral Ribbed Form Shell Mounted on Iron Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antiqued Large Ammonite Fossil Spiral Shell Mounted on a Handcrafted Iron Stand, prehistoric

Category

15th Century and Earlier American Antique Shell

Materials

Stone, Metal, Steel, Iron

Rare Large Majolica Shell Pitcher Ewer Fives Lille, circa 1890
Rare Large Majolica Shell Pitcher Ewer Fives Lille, circa 1890

Rare Large Majolica Shell Pitcher Ewer Fives Lille, circa 1890

$2,240Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.5 in W 8 in D 8.5 in

Rare Large Majolica Shell Pitcher Ewer Fives Lille, circa 1890

By Fives-Lille

Located in Austin, TX

Rare large Majolica shell pitcher ewer fives Lille, circa 1890.

Category

1880s French French Provincial Antique Shell

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Walker & Hall Sheffield Silver Plated Regency Fruit Shell Compote Platter Stand
Walker & Hall Sheffield Silver Plated Regency Fruit Shell Compote Platter Stand

Walker & Hall Sheffield Silver Plated Regency Fruit Shell Compote Platter Stand

By Walker & Hall

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Walker & Hall Sheffield Silver Plated Regency Fruit Shell Compote Platter Stand. Item

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Antique Shell

Materials

Silver Plate

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 Shell

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863
Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863

Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863

Located in Norton, MA

Antique a Victorian silver and simulated tortoise shell case, the lid with an applied monogram

Category

19th Century English Antique Shell

Materials

Silver

Neoclassical, Rare Commodes, Tortoise Shell Veneer, Bronze, Baltic States, 1880s
Neoclassical, Rare Commodes, Tortoise Shell Veneer, Bronze, Baltic States, 1880s

Neoclassical, Rare Commodes, Tortoise Shell Veneer, Bronze, Baltic States, 1880s

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

Late 19th Century Baltic Chests or Commodes Tortoise Shell Finish A pair of simply stunning custom

Category

1880s Baltic Baltic Antique Shell

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Antique Red Shell And Silver Coin Talisman - Rare Collectors Find
19th Century Antique Red Shell And Silver Coin Talisman - Rare Collectors Find

19th Century Antique Red Shell And Silver Coin Talisman - Rare Collectors Find

Located in South Burlington, VT

An extraordinary antique 19th century heavy hand crafted silver coin, blue amazonite, shell, coral

Category

19th Century Algerian Antique Shell

Materials

Coral, Silver

Watercolor Venice Bridge of Sighs, 19th C. in Beautifully Decorated Shell Frame
Watercolor Venice Bridge of Sighs, 19th C. in Beautifully Decorated Shell Frame

Watercolor Venice Bridge of Sighs, 19th C. in Beautifully Decorated Shell Frame

By Umberto Ongania

Located in Nashua, NH

watercolor but it is uniquely framed and displayed in a beautiful hand made shell frame that not only

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Other Antique Shell

Materials

Paint

Pair of English Porcelain Shell Shaped Vases, Worcester, circa 1890
Pair of English Porcelain Shell Shaped Vases, Worcester, circa 1890

Pair of English Porcelain Shell Shaped Vases, Worcester, circa 1890

Located in New York, NY

Pair of English porcelain shell shaped vases, Worcester, circa 1890.

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Shell

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 4 art Deco Chrome shell wall lights in daffodil yellow
Set of 4 art Deco Chrome shell wall lights in daffodil yellow

Set of 4 art Deco Chrome shell wall lights in daffodil yellow

Located in Barnstaple, GB

chrome framed, glass clam shell wall lights in beautiful daffodil yellow dating to Circa 1930. They have

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Shell

Materials

Chrome

Light Blue Shell Maiolica Centerpiece by Ferniani, Faenza, Circa 1700
Light Blue Shell Maiolica Centerpiece by Ferniani, Faenza, Circa 1700

Light Blue Shell Maiolica Centerpiece by Ferniani, Faenza, Circa 1700

By Ferniani Factory

Located in Milano, IT

Centerpiece light blue maiolica shell Ferniani factory, early period: 1693-1776 Faenza, 1700 circa

Category

Early 1700s Italian Baroque Antique Shell

Materials

Maiolica

George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Conch Shell and Compass Rose Inlays
George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Conch Shell and Compass Rose Inlays

George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Conch Shell and Compass Rose Inlays

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

a conch shell in an oval and the top with a six-pointed star with shaded arms radiating from a

Category

Late 18th Century George III Antique Shell

Materials

Wood

Antique French Parian Bisque Porcelain White Double Cherub & Shell Table Lamp
Antique French Parian Bisque Porcelain White Double Cherub & Shell Table Lamp

Antique French Parian Bisque Porcelain White Double Cherub & Shell Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Parian Bisque Porcelain White Double Cherub & Shell Table Lamp on Figured Brass Base

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Shell

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Set of 8 Inlaid Mahogany Dining Chairs – Shell Marquetry
Antique 19th Century Set of 8 Inlaid Mahogany Dining Chairs – Shell Marquetry

Antique 19th Century Set of 8 Inlaid Mahogany Dining Chairs – Shell Marquetry

$4,793Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 34.65 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in

Antique 19th Century Set of 8 Inlaid Mahogany Dining Chairs – Shell Marquetry

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique 19th Century Set of 8 Inlaid Mahogany Dining Chairs – Shell Marquetry This exceptional

Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Shell

Materials

Wood

Original Old Handcolored Print Featuring Various Sea Shells, ca. 1852
Original Old Handcolored Print Featuring Various Sea Shells, ca. 1852

Original Old Handcolored Print Featuring Various Sea Shells, ca. 1852

$170Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in

Original Old Handcolored Print Featuring Various Sea Shells, ca. 1852

Located in Langweer, NL

Untitled antique print featuring various sea shells. This print originates from 'A History of

Category

1850s Antique Shell

Materials

Paper

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Drop Earrings, Italy, 1920s
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Drop Earrings, Italy, 1920s

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Shell Cameo Drop Earrings, Italy, 1920s

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Vintage 14 Karat Shell Cameo Earrings. The earrings feature a bezel-set traditional lady cameo with

Category

1920s Italian Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Shell Circulation Fireplace in Black Noir De Mazy Marble
Antique Shell Circulation Fireplace in Black Noir De Mazy Marble

Antique Shell Circulation Fireplace in Black Noir De Mazy Marble

Located in Oostvoorne, NL

aesthetic allure. Beyond the classic shell design, the front is adorned with graceful millwork seamlessly

Category

Late 19th Century Belgian Napoleon III Antique Shell

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany & Satinwood Serving/Butler's Tray with Conch Shell Mo
Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany & Satinwood Serving/Butler's Tray with Conch Shell Mo

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany & Satinwood Serving/Butler's Tray with Conch Shell Mo

Located in San Francisco, CA

the shaped rectangular tray centering an inlaid conch medallion all within a conforming gallery of alternating mahogany and satinwood; the whole flanked by brass handles; with later ...

Category

1910s English Edwardian Antique Shell

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage King’s Pattern Soup Ladle Shell Motif, Silver Plate, England
Vintage King’s Pattern Soup Ladle Shell Motif, Silver Plate, England

Vintage King’s Pattern Soup Ladle Shell Motif, Silver Plate, England

$168Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.63 in W 4.88 in D 3.75 in

Vintage King’s Pattern Soup Ladle Shell Motif, Silver Plate, England

By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.

Located in Nuernberg, DE

, shells and foliate scrolls. The pattern is more traditional in style and is widely recognized as one of

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Shell

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

English Aesthetic Movement Bamboo Side Table W/ Shell Transferware Mosaic Top
English Aesthetic Movement Bamboo Side Table W/ Shell Transferware Mosaic Top

English Aesthetic Movement Bamboo Side Table W/ Shell Transferware Mosaic Top

Located in Kennesaw, GA

transwferware. It has a shell motif. The second shelf is grasscloth. It is in very good antique condition.

Category

Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Shell

Materials

Pottery, Grasscloth, Bamboo

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Antique Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique shell for your home. An antique shell — often made from metal, bone and tortoise shell — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique shell — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique shell made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. A well-made antique shell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Interi, Wedgwood and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular.

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An antique shell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,498, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $600,032.