Antique Shell

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.

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.

It was therefore not a snail, even though its spiral-shaped shell resembles one. Ammonites lived in the oceans around 400 to 66 million years ago.

Classic carvings enrich the entire frame: a prominent scalloped rocaille shell crowns the crest rail, echoed by a matching shell anchoring the wavy front apron.

It features an outer limestone shell with a network of internal shrinkage cracks (called septaria) filled with yellow calcite and brown aragonite.

Transporting victorian child's game with a wood cannon, six wooden shells and eleven cardboard soldiers with printed images, presented in the original cardboard box with printed image.

Both doors are carved with the sweeping curves and shell motifs characteristic of the style, their movement softened rather than obscured by the lighter finish.

The brass-toned lavalier drop features a delicate floral motif inset with a vibrant blue glass/paste accent, leading to a classical lyre-inspired frame that cradles a delicate angel ...

Pierced pale-shell edging frames the cross, while the reverse is inscribed “Jerusalem” and retains a series of circular mother-of-pearl markers.

The natural mother-of-pearl surface retains areas of darker coloration within the shell, enhancing the depth of the carved decoration.

The reservoir is mounted against an elaborately carved walnut backboard crowned by a large pierced shell motif, scrolling volutes, acanthus leaves, and floral decoration, all charact...

It stands on sturdy cabriole legs with crisp shell carving at the knees. We have had this recently re-polished, the condition is superb throughout.

Raised on slender cabriole legs headed by carved shells and terminating in escargot feet. Richly patinated walnut; the leather old and worn consistent with age and use.

Crafted from solid cast iron with a delicate openwork pattern, showing mythical creatures such as mermen and Hippokampi holding oversized shells. K.F. Schinkel, a German architect a...

The central carved frieze with scallop shell, foliate carving and opposing C-scrolls, with similarly repeating carving to the sides.

The central pierced frieze has a richly carved reserve of a double shell designs amidst swaging foliate carved scrolls.

• Serpentine Carved Aprons: The side and rear aprons are equally carved with shell motifs and scrolled foliage, showing no shortcuts

• Fluted legs with hoof feet and carved apron with a central shell motif. • Original Rocaille bronze hardware - pierced floral knobs on top drawers and scrolled handles on lower...

The specimen is illustrated both externally and opened, revealing the relationship between the soft-bodied animal and its protective shell. The vivid reddish body contrasts beautiful...

The serpentine apron is centred by a shell flanked by a garland of foliage, with additional shell motifs to the short sides.

Gorgeous Edwardian display cabinet in the Sheraton manner We date this to circa 1910 and it's crafted from mahogany with marquetry inlay work Inlay motifs include shell motifs and sa...

Sterling silver brooch with real beetle bug shell. Measures: 1 1/2" long x 1/2" wide.

Great proportions with scrolled arms and loose cushion seat raised on finely carved cabriole legs with shell carved knees ending on trifid feet. Ex Hilfiger Nantucket home.

Whieldon glazed teapot in wonderful condition. 18th century Whieldon wares are easily distinguished by the sponged colors that give the ceramic a clouded or tortoise shell appearance...

This is a 19th Century English tortoise shell bamboo book shelve/display cabinet totally restored in a excellent condition.

The top hook was specifically designed to hold a pocket watch or pocket watch pendant, allowing the timepiece to rest gracefully above the iridescent shell bowl. Radiating soft pink ...

Complete with original brown leather with embossed fish and shell design set into a circular ornate border.

Total weight with stand : 28,5kg Height on stand : 56cm Width : 38cm It shows red opalescence on some parts of the shell, which is not common on this kind of fossil.

Fine Victorian carved oak hall settle dating from circa 1880 Elaborately carved throughout with geometric, foliate and shell motifs High panelled back with decorative carved crest Gr...

The well respected Caldwell & Company Jewelers was founded in 1839. The pattern shows a shell form terminal and a shaped flat blade. Perfect for pâté, or soft cheeses.

An early George III period mahogany bureau bookcase, the swan neck pediment with carved rosette terminals and a blind-fretwork tympanum above a dentil cornice and fret-carved frieze,...

Designed in the Rococo Revival style, each features scrolling foliate stems rising to petal-shaped drip pans, above boldly cast shell-moulded bases. Heavy and impressive looking, t...

The antique bar brooch displays a feature seed pearl to the center held in a scallop shell design. The scallop shell is ornamented with twenty-three further seed pearls of varying s...

A stylish antique Art Deco English tortoise shell box with gilt brass interior, circa 1920. A fabulous accent piece for any room.

Silk fabric over a straw body; head made of sawdust modeling clay, painted with shell limestone (gofun);. Japan, late Edo period (1600–1868) 33 x 21 x 15.5 cm

The backplates screw neatly to the wall and the shell shades locate via 2 chrome internal fitments holding the shells firmly in place.

Constructed with a wood shell and brass liner, this bears an elegant aesthetic.

Designed as a yellow gold heart shaped form centering a silver-topped fanning shell motif and floral surround Heart is channel set with calibre cut turquoise ranging in size from 1.5...

Exemplifying the aristocratic craftsmanship of Palais-Royal and Victorian vanity accessories, this piece retains exceptional structural integrity and brilliant shell sheen, making it...

Edwardian Mahogany Jardiniere, in Sheraton Style of Square Form, herringbone and shell satinwood inlay with Brass Liner and Lion Mask Handles - 12" x 12" x 19.5"h

An Italian giltwood mirror, circa 1800, with a shaped frame carved with a shell and floral crest and rocaille scrollwork, retaining its original mirror plate. 14 1/4 in. wide x 21 3...

The painted white base is detailed with a twisted rope pattern and shell motif. The perfect side table for coffee morning rituals either indoors or outdoors, circa 1930.

Designed in 1924, this celebrated Art Deco model features four large, radiating shells rendered with finely articulated ribs. The opalescent glass gives the shells a luminous, pearle...

Classic Large French Rococo Oval Gilt Wall Mirror The Mirror has an exquisite Gold Leaf Frame in the Rococo Style, it is superbly decorated with shells, swags and leaves The large...

Featuring a graceful serpentine form, three spacious drawers with decorative brass hardware, a carved shell apron, and traditional claw-and-ball feet, this elegant chest showcases th...

This sturdy fragment features Rococo decorations with a shell, flowers and a bow. This art piece would certainly be an impressive focal piece on a wall seeking a statement.

The two tall doors carry shaped and molded panels with hand-carved floral sprays at the upper corners and a carved shell motif on the scalloped apron. The silhouette rests on cabriol...

From Wedgwood, an English majolica glazed, scallop shell shaped seafood salad plate, date marked 1892 The classic mottled tortoiseshell finish makes these plates very desirable.

The rectangular top sits above a shaped apron that is richly carved with scrolling foliage, shell motifs and floral details. A single small drawer is set into the front of the apron,...

Above is a carved marble crest with scrolls and central shell all below an inlaid marble panel. The impressive and thick marble top has exceptional inlays of central shells flanked b...

A triton on the right raises a conch shell while another figure emerges from the water holding a shell.

Fine English dining suite crafted from mahogany Large circular dining table with beautifully figured mahogany top Raised on a substantial pedestal base with carved and reeded detail ...

With polychrome 'Streublumen' decoration throughout and an Osier rim and shell moulded lip. Bases bear a blue underglaze Bindenschild beehive mark and a painter's mark in puce no....

Fantastic bronze mermaid fountain Cast from bronze with lovely patina Of course being bronze this can live outside with no fear of rusting Piece is a fountain - the inlet tube is und...

The shaped apron is richly carved with scrolling foliage and a central cartouche, complemented by shell motifs at the corners and elegant cabriole legs with additional foliate carvin...

The architectural façade features rounded projecting side sections decorated with classical urn, swag, ribbon and bellflower motifs above deeply carved fan or shell ornaments. The c...