Antique Shell

Pair of 17th century Italian 'Florence Fragment' bases from Tuscany topped with polished ammonites and adorned with citron crystal quartz points. These fragments are from a church in...

A good quality pair of 19th century French Ebonized, Boulle inlaid, ormolu-mounted pedestals.

18th century candlestick base from Tuscany mounted with a coordinating ammonite and dark, smoky quartz crystal point. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and sav...

This 19th century serpentine front fold top console and games table captures the essence of André Charles Boulle’s work perfectly; with classical designs in brass inlay to the top, ...

18th century Italian "Florence Fragment" candlestick base with fossil coral and coordinating shells on a rock coral base. This fragment is from a church in Florence. 

Nearly every visible surface is decorated with individually cut pieces of shell, bone and wood arranged in intricate geometric compositions.

Octagonal tortoiseshell picture frame. Antique octagonal frame in beautiful condition smoothly applied with antique Sicilian tortoiseshell and original brass hook; for favourite phot...

A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ebony, ormolu Tortoiseshell and brass inlaid chandelier from the collection of Charles Aznavour. The twenty se...

A rare and magnificent fine quality antique French gilt bronze ormolu mounted André-Charles Boulle (1642-1732) style marquetry inlaid tortoise-shell sculptural encrier (inkstand). G...

18th century Italian "Young John the Baptist" painting framed with purple and yellow fluorite. The painting original came from Tuscany and depicts him as a young man with a lamb. Thi...

A fine French Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) fliptop card game table. Make a statement with this striking example of high-quality Parisian craftsmanship. Exquisitel...

Antique rosewood French wedding chest made as a fancy and expensive gift for the bride. The rosewood chest has gilt bronze stringing and Boulle style inlay of mother-of-pearl and bro...

Object Folding Chair / Accent Chair Origin Egypt Period Late 19th Century Date circa 1880 Style Moorish Materials Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Shell Techniques Hand-Carved, Hand-Crafted, I...

A stunning and most unique French 19th century Napoleon III Period ebony, ormolu, tortoiseshell, brass, pewter, Lapis Lazuli, mother of pearl, and black Belgian marble vitrine cabine...

18th century Italian "Florence Fragment" candlestick base mounted and adorned with quartz crystals and topped with an ammonite. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was fo...

We excavate them from the sandstone and sculpt it to unveil and emphasis the fossils shells. Every piece is unique and original. This one displays a shell in a shell, as if the fir...

19th century carved giltwood Rococo style mirror with acanthus leaves and carved shell design.

Condition: the panel presents well with age-related toning and minor handling wear consistent with an antique textile. The later shell frame shows small nibbles and scattered shell l...

Well carved with acanthus leaves & shells, and a lovely parcel gilt finish. Original bevelled plate .

Beautifully carved giltwood Italian antique mirror having shell motif and marvelous warm aged patina. Fay

Pair of French Louis XV (18th Century) beech wood open Armchairs embellished with carved floral designs & shell motifs and upholstered seat, back, & arm rests Good condition

A 19th century impressive large scale Italian Baroque style putti statue, depicts a winged cherub, with branch, different smaller scallop shells and holding one large carved scallop ...

A Louis XV style Carrara marble fireplace, French, nineteenth century, in the Rococo style, with particularly fine shell carved ornament to the centre of the frieze and top of the ca...

The shells shape and scarcity of the commodity enabled the wealthy to mount the shells in precious metals to allow them to be used as respectable and highly treasured drinking vessel...

Majolica oyster plate with different flowers on each shells, circa 1900 signed Longchamp.  

Majolica oyster plate with different flowers on each shells, circa 1900 signed Longchamp.  

Old needlepoint seats and cabriole legs with shell carved knees. Trifid feet. Wonderful patina and needlework is exquisite.

An Impressive Pair of Large Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Armchairs The large, high back chairs, beautifully carved with foliate, floral and decorative frames, the seat ...

Often tied together, they gather sea life such as oyster shells that encrust the surface. Each one is unique.

The warm wood tones provide a striking contrast to the iridescent shell inlay, giving the piece both visual depth and architectural presence.

Oval with scalloped gallery and central conch shell inlay.

The crest features a radiating shell motif with incised detailing and remnants of original polychrome and gilded decoration in muted oxblood reds, soft celadon greens, and warm, time...

The shaped apron is richly decorated with scrolling acanthus leaves, shell motifs, floral details and geometric carving, centered by a prominent classical shell-form medallion.

Having a rectangular top with front rounded corners above a conforming case housing two doors fitted with Venetian shell-form bronze pulls, the interior fitted with shelving, the cas...

Each standing figure balances a monumental shell-form receptacle upon the head, supporting its weight with one raised hand.

A mirror whose natural carved oak frame with shell crest, arched gives it real character at first glance.

A mirror whose natural carved oak frame with shell crest, arched gives it real character at first glance.

This piece presents as a cabinet, distinguished by dark mahogany, carved shell/scroll motif. It was made in France during 19th Century, a lineage that shows clearly in its detailing.

Excellent hand-carving shells, "nids d abeilles" (honeycomb), roses, marguerites flowers and acanthus leaves.

Deterding was the oilman who transformed Royal Dutch into a global force and helped forge the 1907 alliance with Shell Transport & Trading that became Royal Dutch/Shell.

Here is a mirror, its natural oak carved shell crest, shaped the first thing to catch the eye.

This remarkable sculptural composition depicts two female figures supporting a large nautilus shell. The base features four shell-shaped bowls, ideal for presenting fruit, sweets, or...

In one piece, an ornately scrolled handle terminating in a shell form scalloped and fluted bowl. Scrolling to the verso of the handle as well, initialed.

Now discontinued – the pattern shows an ornate scrolled handle terminating in a shell shaped bowl. No monogram. Formed from one piece. 5.25 inches long, the bowl measures 1.75 inche...

Here is a chair, its dark walnut with inlaid shell marquetry the first thing to catch the eye.

Wooden tantalus, France, 1860s - 1870s Additional Information: Materials: Wood, brass, mother of pearl, tortoise shell, wood Vintage from the 19th century Style: Boulle Place ...

Natural original patina having been submerged for hundreds of years. Shell fossils are on the surface of the vase. Large collection available.

Natural original patina having been submerged for hundreds of years Shell fossils are on the surface of the vase. Large collection available.

With a rectangular top with molded edge and shaped apron with central scallop shell. Cabriole legs with carved acanthus at knees.

This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives w/French stainless blades, 9 5/8" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 3/4" 12 Luncheon Knives w/blunt plated blades, 8 7/8" 12 Luncheon Forks, 6 3/4" ...

A large and impressive Victorian Gothic Statuary marble fireplace, c.1870, the keystone carved with foliate ornament above a ropetwist border surrounding the aperture, this in turn b...

A smaller carved shell and further scrolling decoration complete the lower section.

Rare 19th century Majolica oyster plate with pastels colors, shells and seaweeds signed Gien.

Rare 19th century Majolica oyster plate with pastels colors, shells and seaweeds signed Gien.

Its sweeping cornice rises toward a pierced shell and foliate crest, framing the original clock with its beautiful brass face and individual white enamel Roman numerals.

A mid-19th C American mahogany and brass duet stand, the double-sided rests of lyre form with carved facing C-scrolls and acanthus beneath a shell-carved crest, centered by a spindle...

One of the mother-of-pearl shells has some natural pitting to the reverse, as shown in the photographs.

The frame carved with bold shells and scrolls, enclosing a later mirror plate.

The shaped frame is enriched with carved shell detail to the knees and displays attractive walnut colour and figuring throughout.

Pair of 19th Century French Majolica Palissy Platters. Turtle,eel,shells,fish,lobster,reeds. 9 inches diameter.