Antique Shell

At the center sits an oval shell cameo depicting the classical profile of a woman carved in relief.

Description: Silver tray and scissors with rack and standing on four shell-shaped feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese.

This is a breathtaking 1920s carved three-color shell cameo in a 14k white gold pin pendant. The cameo depicts a gorgeous left-facing woman with flowing hair and beautiful flower acc...

A wonderfully detailed and intricately decorated early 19th century shell work figure. Depicting a traditionally dressed Chinese gent, with his wispy beard, hat and holding his bask...

Outstanding Tetard Freres Shell & Beading French 950 silver flatware set, 128 pieces.

American figural boy lead bird bath holding shell above head with dove perched on rim while standing on a circular molded base, Mid 19th Century

ABOUT A light, graceful female figure, as if floating in the air, with hair fluttering in the wind, trying not to spill, carefully carries in front of her a large sea shell filled wi...

Monumental Newport shell by Frank Smith sterling silver flatware set, 101 pieces.

'Mother and daughter listening to the sea in a shell' Oil on canvas, charming scene with very vivid characters shining on a dark background.

French gilt carved wood and gesso floral and shell beveled wall mirror. Mirror retains the original glass and wood backing, Mid-18th century.

This is a gorgeous Edwardian three-color shell cameo set into a stunning 10k white gold frame with a lace-like detailing.

Beautiful Cameo Pin depicting a Beautiful Young Woman posing a striking a Romantic pose. The Hand Carved oval Cameo is securely set in a Handmade 14K yellow Gold bezel and and filigr...

This timeless, classic, shell-motif pattern was introduced in the year 1899.

Pair of French Walnut foliage and shell arm chairs with original cane backs and seats, leather arms, upholstered seats, and resting on scrolled cabriole legs.

This 19th century French mirror, with floral and shell carved motif, is just over 5 feet in height, and just over 4 feet wide.

The back plate was lovingly cast in the shape of a shell, and the golden bronze was hand-polished to reflect the light in a warm gold tone.

This unique and substantial church entrance stoup is expertly crafted in the elegant shape of a shell, originating from a historic 19th-century French church.

Hallmarked in London in 1908 by George Fox, this attractive pair of Antique, Edwardian, Sterling Silver Butter Dishes, are in the rococo style, and are replicas of a design originall...

Shell boxes are frequently seen, and even the odd shell diorama, shell constructed flower basket or bowl, or even a shell adorned piece of furniture.

Around the porthole a ring of pale, curling bivalve shells forms a rugged inner border, and the four points of the star are paved with graduated rows of small iridescent top shells, ...

A Cameo Brooch Depicting Venus and Cupid Gold-Mounted Hard-stone cameo, gold 18th Century Italy Size: 3.8cm dia. - 1½ ins Weight: 26.5 grams Provenance: Ex Private collection, Sal...

This piece includes antique fragments along with a tortoise shell and sea shells. A real conversation piece.

The upper frame is masterfully shaped and openworked with a pattern of wavy, overlapping bands that create a refined interplay of concave and convex volumes, reminiscent of the softn...

Set of four hand carved conch shell napkin rings. Western themed, three with Indian chiefs and one with horse shoe.

A charming late Victorian faux tortoiseshell brooch dating to circa 1880, finely decorated with gold and silver piqué work depicting a stylised butterfly. Of circular domed form, the...

An exceptional early nineteenth-century tortoiseshell tea caddy of fine Georgian craftsmanship, presented in fabulous condition. Rich coloration and a beautiful natural patina highli...

There are hundreds of tiny iridescent shell chips inlaid in the lacquer. The extensive layering process makes the lacquerware very durable and practical for daily use.

In the center of the lid is a captivating geometric pattern of stars and irregular bits of colorful mother-of-pearl shell. Mother-of-pearl inlay also forms the escutcheon plate aroun...

The scalloped shells are fitted nicely within the top of the Ormolu base.

18-karat gold and tortoiseshell snuffbox with miniature. Round in shape and with a flat top, this snuffbox features a concave profile and a gold hinge on the back. The interior is en...

Low Elongated 19th Century English Tortoiseshell Box with Bone Ball Feet

Antique English "Victorian” Framed Seashell Shadow Box, Circa 1860-1870. Exotic Shell Collection

Oval portrait Miniature on tortoiseshell of a noblewoman, probably Spanish, 17th-early 18th century. In original beautiful bronze moulded frame. Image size: 3 3/4" H x 3" W.

Louis XVI Snuff Box, Second half of the 18th Century (circa 1770–1789) France. Engraved gold mounts, tortoiseshell (Caretta Caretta, Linnaeus 1758) (écaille) interior lining, miniatu...

A cylindrical, blond tortoiseshell (Caretta caretta linnaeus 1758), snuffbox consisting of a base and a removable, interlocking lid. The lid features a smooth 18K rose gold ring hold...

The base is crafted from brass, while the wooden lid is delicately inlaid with natural shell and crowned with a finely cast brass finial.

A wonderful decorative collection that brings the beauty of the ocean indoors. Dimensions * Small Shell #1: 7” L x 5” D x 2.5” H * Small Shell #2: 7” L x 5” D x 2.5” H * Medium She...

Boulle Inlay, Tortoise Shell; France, 19th century Height: 5.5 inches, Width: 8 inches, Depth: 5.75 inches

These are authentic, natural‑surface cowries, retaining their original matte exterior. Each shell displays the cowrie's signature domed form and distinctive toothed ventral aperture.

A jeweled walking stick with a milord-shaped pommel in celadon-dyed deer antler and silver. Two shell cameos depicting landscapes are set on the sides of the pommel, while a large sh...

19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Set into the base of the coral is an array of shells: Pyramid Top Shell (Tectus pyramis – Born, 1778), Common Tower Shell (Turritella communis – Risso, 1826), Silver Conch (Lentigo l...

Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box

19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Empire Snuff Box, Circa 1810 (First French Empire), Moss agate, and tortoiseshell (Caretta Caretta Linnaeus1758) 18K gold mounts (engraved and pierced border, internal collar), portr...

Pair of 19th century gold gilded frames from Florence, Italy, with a collage of Japanese abalone shell pieces, mother of pearl, and 18th century Italian fragments and a Florentine fl...

Of superb quality, this red tortoise shell box with beautifully executed gilded brass mounts was most likely originally made to hold Tea of Sirih.

The exterior shows a refined palette of tan, cream, and soft brown mottling, giving the shell an organic yet architectural presence. Position upright or on its ventral side, as shown...

English 19th Century Domed Top Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Silver Inlay and Ball feet

Pair of 19th Century man's loop necklace and finely beaded gauntlet panel. Necklace has white and green beads and leather fringe, base, and twisted cord tie. Gauntlet features floral...

Beige ground lacquer with black and grey lacquer penguins with small pieces of shell making up white areas. Lacquer on wood. Writing reads: Lacquer Screen By Izumi Atsuhiko.

The banks of drawers either side of a central cupboard all with red tortoise shell panels and turned columns. Standing on claw feet.

Charming 19th Century English heart form sailors valentine ambitiously handcrafted with exotic seashells around a sailboat image as seen through a glass lens.

A Truly Rare Early 19th c. Regency c.1820 Sewing/Work Table on Casters with Tortoiseshell Veneer and Hinged Lid Revealing Multiple Paper and Satin Lined Compartments, with working Lo...

Japanese Kushi & Kogai Hair Ornament Set c.1870 Weare pleased to offer a fine 19th-century Japanese kushi (comb) and matching kōgai hair ornament, dating to circa 1870, around the ...

The metalwork exhibits restrained decorative engraving and a warm gold tone consistent with fire-gilded or heavy gold-washed silver, providing a subtle yet luxurious contrast to the ...

1880s carved out of shell, cameo. Brass casing.

Exquisite 17th century Spanish Colonial tortoiseshell box, beautifully decorated with intricate silver piqué inlay in a repeating design across the surface. The craftsmanship is exce...

The natural translucency and mottled coloration of the shell, combined with the simple push-stud clasp and inset knuckle hinge, are characteristic of early 19th-century English workm...

This antique teak wood bowl was originally used to pound rice. We added the shell inlay. This bowl was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be f...