Antique Shell

The figures have wooden bodies covered in fabrics, while their faces and hands are crafted from gofun, a white pigment made from powdered oyster shells, giving them a porcelain-like ...

A cast figural finial depicting a winged putto or infant triton blowing into a conch shell crowns the hinged cover of this substantial Victorian water pitcher.

English Regency mahogany settee with gilt carved dolphin arms & shells on back with beige upholstery (Estate of Edward James, W.

This antique accent mirror features an openwork frame beautifully decorated with scrolling acanthus leaves, stylized cartouches, and a prominent shell motif at the base. It retains...

Beautiful hand-carving of that period early 1800s. Deep shell on middle of the mantel, galbe (bombee on the front).

Highly decorated frame with egg and dart moulding, beeded inner slip and large ornate crest of foliage, acanthus, C scrolls and shell. Retaining its original bevelled glass plate wit...

Crafted from a combination of 18ct gold and silver, this antique piece features a cherubic figure intricately carved at the centre surrounded by a shell-like frame adorned with round...

This antique sterling silver ladle by George Adams, London, dated 1848, features a generous rounded bowl and an elegantly decorated handle. Raised shell, scroll, floral, and leaf mot...

This robe has over 1000 buttons and features extensive elaborations, such as the “negative cross” design created in the negative spaces of the mother-of-pearl buttons and abalone she...

Wonderful antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid dressing stand by Flashman & Co, having a quality antique Edwardian dressing stand fitted with a shield shaped swing mirror with inlay det...

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

The shade is made from brass in a ribbed, shell‑like form with a warm, naturally aged surface.

Supported on elegantly tapering, moulded and panelled cabriole legs profusely decorated with exquisitely carved detailing throughout comprising of a scallop shell to the knee and arr...

Each chair has a tall, solid backrest densely carved with scrolling foliage, flowers, and stylized ornament, rising to a shaped crest with a small central mask or shell motif. The se...

At the heart of each plate, a deep emerald-green well is ringed by a border of tiny, overlapping white shells and beaded dots, framed in a warm, mottled brown rim.

Above the broad mantel shelf, a rectangular bevelled mirror is flanked by tall bracketed niches, with carved shell motifs and ornamental scrollwork. A projecting cornice with dentil ...

Théodore Deck (1823-1891) French 19th-Century Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Planter, c.1880 An imposing French Neo-Rococo earthenware jardinière / centerpiece bowl designed by master cera...

The upper section is crowned with a sculpted shell flanked by scrolling foliage, while the front is adorned with intricate hand-painted floral arrangements and delicate arabesques.

At the top, water falls from a scallop shell lettered "THE", so the design spells out its subject.

A French Louis XIV commode in stripped oak, with a serpentine facade carved in shell, floral and foliate motifs that flow across all four drawers.

A palmette motif graces the border, while a detailed carved shell crowns the pediment, bringing a touch of regal elegance to the piece.

The frame is lavishly embellished with high-relief repoussé brass ornamentation, including scrolling acanthus leaves, floral rosettes, stylized shells, intertwining foliage, and intr...

Centred with feather and shell. Retaining its original glass mirror plate, lightly foxed and its original boarded back.

The portrait possesses considerable presence and is beautifully presented in an elaborate gilt frame with foliate running patterns and shell and acanthus corner ornamentation. Unsign...

Each piece is distinguished by its beautifully modelled scallop-shell terminal, complemented by the balanced curves and classical ornament characteristic of the Hourglass pattern.

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...

Traces of orange oxidation (rust) can be seen peeking through the calcareous shell. A unique and authentic decorative piece. - Dimensions - W 16 x D 5 x H 21 cm

The corner reserves flank additional similar reserves with central shell like designs and an intricate lattice background.

Within this tradition, the shell-bowled sugar spoon, often called a sugar shell, combines function with ornament.

An exceptionally fine George III Irish sterling silver traditional form Soup Gravy or Basting Serving Spoon of generous size and good weight. Features a scallop shell shaped bowl o...

Gilt bronze scrolls of acanthus leaves, shells or flowers framed the clock and the candelabras.

Composed of a burnt/scorched bamboo/faux-tortoise shell finish frame supporting four wooden shelves adorned with hand-carved ball finials to posts and "X" stretchers to reinforce the...

This is a set of two original 1911 color plates, Plates 220 and 221 from Volume II of Gorer and Blacker's Chinese Porcelain and Hard Stones, sold together as one lot. What links them...

The oval bezel is closed at the back, worked as a radiating fluted shell that turns about the centre, and the shoulders are pierced and chased with foliate scrolls before narrowing i...

A raised ring of tiny white scallop shells encircles it, set against a warm brown ground.

The base with carved dolphins rising from a shell form support. Made of fine crotch mahogany, Italian, circa 1810.

The cast ornamentation includes an exceptional scallop shell motif to either end of each horizontal rest.

The façade is beautifully composed with two drawers above a generous two door cabinet, offering both beauty and function in the best tradition of French country furniture. Shell moti...

An arched bonnet crest rises to a shell cartouche entwined with flowers and scrolling foliage over a finely latticed ground.

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 ...

The corner reserves flank additional similar reserves with central shell like designs and an intricate lattice background.

The shell has a small, incised circle where a spout or tap can be placed, depending on the desired use.

Beneath, the shaped frieze is lavishly decorated with scrolling foliage, finely detailed carving and a magnificent central scallop shell motif, creating a particularly striking featu...

Its gracefully curved neck and muscular body are covered with individually modeled overlapping scales, creating a richly textured surface that contrasts beautifully with the smooth, ...

The arched cresting centered with carved shell decoration above a rectangular plate with allover scrolling.

The molded glass cover is wonderfully detailed with elements of a drum shell and painted white with a red trim on the edges.

Journal, 'Wendingen,'Shells. Issue No 8 / 9 1923, lithograph cover designed by R.N.

Graceful cabriole legs rise to carved shells and acanthus at the knees, then descend to elegant hoof feet, known in France as pieds de biche.

These decorative columns surmount quatrefoil incurved shaped bases embellished with four shell ornamentation, in addition to the contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a lion's he...

The table's design, with its ornate carvings, cabriole legs, and gilded highlights, is characteristic of historical European furniture featuring detailed carvings of motifs like shel...

Unlike the familiar tightly coiled form associated with most ammonites, Didymoceras developed an extraordinary open, helically coiled shell, producing the dramatic looping configurat...

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

Bowls, a pair, egg-shell; and an incense-burner, cage for crickets, or receptacle for fragrant flowers.

The oval top sis on a tripod base, it has a cross banded outer edge and a beautiful inlaid shell design in the centre. We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is excell...

French Gilt Porcelain Lobster Plate Hand painted lobster plate with scalloped and gilt-edged rim with seaweed, algae and coral border, with further interior scalloped wave pattern, c...

Beautifully presented table, benefiting from a fold-over extending top Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Select stocks present appealing grain interest throughout Wa...

Attached to the body is a hinged inkwell with a sculptural, shell-form lid, intricately engraved with Moorish-inspired motifs and decorative banding.

Two front drawers fitted with shell handles, replaced by our workshop. The straight legs are joined by a low stretcher, so the table is very stable.

One putto is seated beside an elaborate doré bronze cartouche enriched with scrolling shell ornament, while the opposing figure is incorporated into the surrounding marine composition.

The apron is serpentine, adorned with a central rocaille shell appliqué. The four cabriole legs, elegantly carved, are ornamented at their base with acanthus leaf or shell motifs.