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Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell Circa 1900
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell Circa 1900

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell Circa 1900

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell Circa 1900
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell Circa 1900

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell Circa 1900

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell with Turquoise, Coral inlay
Antique Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell with Turquoise, Coral inlay

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell with Turquoise, Coral inlay

Located in Pomona, CA

This is handcrafted Tibetan Buddhist Natural Conch Shell made from 100% natural Conch shell with Tibetan ogled, Turquoise, Coral and stones.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Group of 3 High Relief Cameos Carved from Bullmouth Shell
Group of 3 High Relief Cameos Carved from Bullmouth Shell

Group of 3 High Relief Cameos Carved from Bullmouth Shell

Located in San Francisco, CA

Group of three high-relief cameos carved from Bullmouth shell Large: 3.5mm x 4.5mm. Medium: 3.4mm x 3.4 × 2.6 Small: 8mm x 2.5mm

Category

19th Century High Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Tortoise shell mirror
Tortoise shell mirror

Tortoise shell mirror

Located in MILL, NL

Tortoise shell mirror Late 18th/early 19th-century tortoise shell mirror/frame.

Category

Late 18th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Other

Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells with Heart and Star Designs
Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells with Heart and Star Designs

Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells with Heart and Star Designs

Located in Downingtown, PA

A Sailor's Keepsake: The Art of the Barbados Shell Valentine This beautiful, octagonal, hinged box is a superb example of an antique Double Sailor's Valentine, a sentimental gift cr...

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1880s Bajan Folk Art Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Sugar sprinkler, rosewwod, silver and Saint James shell, Italy 1870.
Sugar sprinkler, rosewwod, silver and Saint James shell, Italy 1870.

Sugar sprinkler, rosewwod, silver and Saint James shell, Italy 1870.

Located in Milan, IT

Sugar sprinkler made from a perforated St. James shell, attached to the waxed rosewood handle, with a silver floral pattern graft.

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Other Antique Shell

Materials

Silver

French Victorian Boulle Inkwell with Tortoise Shell & Brass Inlay
French Victorian Boulle Inkwell with Tortoise Shell & Brass Inlay

French Victorian Boulle Inkwell with Tortoise Shell & Brass Inlay

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian Boulle-style square tortoise shell and brass inlaid inkwell with crystal well.

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Needlepoint Shells
Needlepoint Shells

Needlepoint Shells

Located in Bristol, CT

Hand-needlepoint c1960s panel w/ three seashells & a coral branch Art Sz: 14 1/2"H x 14 1/2"W Frame Sz: 21 1/2"H x 21 1/4"W w/ bamboo frame

Category

Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Antique Shell

Materials

Wool

Vintage Boho Decoupage Oyster Shells - Set of 2
Vintage Boho Decoupage Oyster Shells - Set of 2

Vintage Boho Decoupage Oyster Shells - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Infuse your space with vibrant color and handcrafted charm with this stunning set of Vintage Boho Decoupage Oyster Shells. Each shell features a lively hummingbird nestled among bril...

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Shell

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Wood and Coconut Shell Antique Ladle
Large Wood and Coconut Shell Antique Ladle

Large Wood and Coconut Shell Antique Ladle

Located in New York, NY

A unique wooden ladle with a half coconut shell attached, originally used for serving soup.

Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique Shell

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Shell, Coconut

Antique 19thC Chinese Gilt Solid Silver Mounted Nautilus Shell Centrepiece
Antique 19thC Chinese Gilt Solid Silver Mounted Nautilus Shell Centrepiece

Antique 19thC Chinese Gilt Solid Silver Mounted Nautilus Shell Centrepiece

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th Century Chinese gilt solid silver nautilus shell centrepiece, mounted with a boldly modelled dragon in high relief.

Category

19th Century Chinese Other Antique Shell

Materials

Silver

Shell and Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Late 19th c.
Shell and Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Late 19th c.

Shell and Sterling Silver Snuff Box, Late 19th c.

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a very good example of a sterling snuff box veneered in tortoise shell which has been inland with fine sterling detailing surrounding the lid.

Category

Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Monochrome Shell Cameo of a Female Bacchus, c. 1850
Rare Monochrome Shell Cameo of a Female Bacchus, c. 1850

Rare Monochrome Shell Cameo of a Female Bacchus, c. 1850

Located in Hamburg, DE

This exceptional antique cameo, likely from England and dating to around 1850, is carved from a single-colored shell—a rarer choice compared to the more common layered varieties.

Category

1850s Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Rare Monochrome Shell Cameo of a Female Bacchus, c. 1850
Rare Monochrome Shell Cameo of a Female Bacchus, c. 1850

Rare Monochrome Shell Cameo of a Female Bacchus, c. 1850

Located in Hamburg, DE

This exceptional antique cameo, likely from England and dating to around 1850, is carved from a single-colored shell—a rarer choice compared to the more common layered varieties.

Category

1850s Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Pair of tortoise shell Display Cases - Maison Franck
Pair of tortoise shell Display Cases - Maison Franck

Pair of tortoise shell Display Cases - Maison Franck

By Maison Franck

Located in Wijnegem, BE

Pair of unique display cases in Louis XV style, made in tortoiseshell and gilt wood by Maison Franck. Equipped with 3 glass shelves. These cabinets were custom ordered at the time. T...

Category

1910s Belgian Louis XV Antique Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Giltwood

Early 20th Century French Cast Stone Shell-Encrusted Planter
Early 20th Century French Cast Stone Shell-Encrusted Planter

Early 20th Century French Cast Stone Shell-Encrusted Planter

Located in Dallas, TX

Rectangular in form, the trough is richly embellished on all sides with an applied shell-encrusted surface, incorporating naturalistic shell and pebble motifs set into the stone, evo...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Cast Stone

Early 20th Century Conus Shell Ornaments, Solomon Islands
Early 20th Century Conus Shell Ornaments, Solomon Islands

Early 20th Century Conus Shell Ornaments, Solomon Islands

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early 20th Century Conus Shell Ornaments, Solomon Islands Three spiral conus shells from the Solomon Islands.

Category

Early 20th Century Solomon Islands Tribal Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period
Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period

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 shining in seven colors. Raden work using mother of pearl shell shining in seven c...

Category

17th Century Japanese Qing Antique Shell

Materials

Shell, Wood

18th Century Italian Architectural Pediment and Barnacled Chesapecten Shells
18th Century Italian Architectural Pediment and Barnacled Chesapecten Shells

18th Century Italian Architectural Pediment and Barnacled Chesapecten Shells

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

18th century Italian architectural pediment decorated with chesapecten jeffersonius shells with barnacles and crystal quartz points. The 18th century architectural pediment originall...

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Shell

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Sacred Silver and Conch Shell Trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century
Sacred Silver and Conch Shell Trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century

Sacred Silver and Conch Shell Trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Conch shell recipient and container for holy water used in ceremonies.

Category

19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Shell

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Gilt Tortoise Shell Clock with Base
19th Century French Gilt Tortoise Shell Clock with Base

19th Century French Gilt Tortoise Shell Clock with Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century French gilt tortoise shell clock with inlaid bronze, with base. The base is also tortoise shell with gilt bronze.

Category

19th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Giltwood

Antique George III Cowrie Shell and Sterling Silver Vinaigrette (1809)
Antique George III Cowrie Shell and Sterling Silver Vinaigrette (1809)

Antique George III Cowrie Shell and Sterling Silver Vinaigrette (1809)

By Joseph Willmore

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English cowrie shell and sterling silver vinaigrette; an addition to our collection of desirable antiques.

Category

Early 1800s English George III Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Spider Conch Shells on Antique Wood Stands, Organic Modern
Pair of Spider Conch Shells on Antique Wood Stands, Organic Modern

Pair of Spider Conch Shells on Antique Wood Stands, Organic Modern

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Natures Beauty marine specimens two spider conch sea shells on 19 th c turned wood stands

Category

Early 1900s American Organic Modern Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Antique Shell Cameo Brooch Depicting Mythological Night and Day, with Case
Antique Shell Cameo Brooch Depicting Mythological Night and Day, with Case

Antique Shell Cameo Brooch Depicting Mythological Night and Day, with Case

Located in San Francisco, CA

THE MATERIALS: This is a genuine shell cameo, most likely carved from Bull's Mouth shell (Cassis rufa).

Category

Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Gold

18th century Spanish Tortoise Shell Vargueno from McNair Family Collection
18th century Spanish Tortoise Shell Vargueno from McNair Family Collection

18th century Spanish Tortoise Shell Vargueno from McNair Family Collection

Located in Richmond, VA

Very good quality and detail, this collectors cabinet is made of rosewood, tortoise shell, and bone and was photographed in the McNair’s Dallas home and published in “Unmistakably Fr...

Category

Early 18th Century Spanish Antique Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Rosewood

20. Curious shells

20. Curious shells

By Maria Sibylla Merian

Located in Columbia, MO

Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...

Category

18th Century Realist Antique Shell

Materials

Pigment

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle
Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Perfume Bottle With A Hinged Silver And Tortoise Shell Pique Inlaid Lid.

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle
Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Perfume Bottle With A Hinged Silver And Tortoise Shell Pique Inlaid Lid.

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Framed Shell Cameo Pendant
Framed Shell Cameo Pendant

Framed Shell Cameo Pendant

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Circa 1890s Agate Framed Shell Cameo Pendant. Women Bust Facing Right. 22.2 grams.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Shell

An incense box in the shape of a shell with waka inscriptions
An incense box in the shape of a shell with waka inscriptions

An incense box in the shape of a shell with waka inscriptions

Located in Milano, IT

An incense box (kōgō) made from a real shell, painted in gold on the inside with waka (和歌) inscriptions, likely of poetic or romantic character.

Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

17th Century Italian Fragment with Natural Shells on Canvas
17th Century Italian Fragment with Natural Shells on Canvas

17th Century Italian Fragment with Natural Shells on Canvas

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

17th century Italian fragment with natural ammonites, prehistoric shells, agatized coral, and polished coral branches on a burlap gallery 1-inch canvas.

Category

17th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

14S ~ Two Shells
14S ~ Two Shells

14S ~ Two Shells

By Edward Weston

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Titled with artist's reference number and signed in pencil by Cole Weston with Edward Weston's facsimile signature on back of mount. Printed later by Edward's son, Cole Weston.

Category

1920s Antique Shell

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Antique Body Ornament Made of Himalayan Shells Secured to a Brass Buckle
Antique Body Ornament Made of Himalayan Shells Secured to a Brass Buckle

Antique Body Ornament Made of Himalayan Shells Secured to a Brass Buckle

Located in Yonkers, NY

The ornament comprises five strands of old Himalayan shells. These delicate, small white shells are elegantly strung together, evoking images of Himalayan landscapes and indigenous h...

Category

19th Century Asian Antique Shell

Materials

Brass

Victorian Cameo Carved Conch Shell c1880 St George Dragon Antique
Victorian Cameo Carved Conch Shell c1880 St George Dragon Antique

Victorian Cameo Carved Conch Shell c1880 St George Dragon Antique

Located in Newtown, CT

CONDITION; Overall condition is very good with a few small defects to the shell edges.

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817
Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817

Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817

Located in valatie, NY

Scottish silver mounted tiger cowary shell snuff box, 1817. The hinged lid is inscribed with "W.

Category

Early 19th Century Scottish Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

German Silver Gilt and Shell Covered Nautilus Cup, circa 1880
German Silver Gilt and Shell Covered Nautilus Cup, circa 1880

German Silver Gilt and Shell Covered Nautilus Cup, circa 1880

Located in New York, NY

With a figure of Neptune holding aloft a beautiful iridescent shell enclosed by three strap-work figures. The cover surmounted by three sea horses and lion finial.

Category

1880s Austrian Antique Shell

Materials

Silver

19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box
19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box

19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite table box is made from the entire shell of a turtle, highlighting the rich natural beauty and bold patterns of the tortoise shell.

Category

Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mahogany Crew Shell Bookshelf
Mahogany Crew Shell Bookshelf

Mahogany Crew Shell Bookshelf

Located in Essex, MA

Made from an old crew shell with the letters FLOTSAM on sides with shelves and dark blue background.

Category

Late 19th Century North American Antique Shell

Materials

Mahogany

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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.

How Much is a Antique Shell?

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.