Antique Shell

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...

Two English Majolica Covered Sardine Dishes, one with cobalt blue glazed ceramics ground and one with yellow glazed basket weave design and shell motifs. Taller: 5.5" H x 7.75" W x ...

These antique chairs from Sweden have shell-carved top rails, curvy back splats, and a front apron beneath the seat that is carved in the same shell motif as the top rail.

Amazing Portuguese Center Table 19th Century in chestnut wood with carvings, scalloped front, decorated with vegetal motifs, shells, angels and sphinxes. Rests on legs with curved k...

Vintage Community Ascot Sheffield Large Victorian Silver Plated Platter Bar Tray. Item features ornate shell form twin handles, scalloped edged, etched center, original hallmark.

Square Majolica mermaid plate with shells on the corners, the mermaid sit on a flying fish, the border is decorated with shrimps, circa 1880.

A hand-carved oval mirror from early 20th-century Italy, its giltwood frame rendered in the Rococo tradition with asymmetrical C-scrolls, acanthus leaves, and a crowning shell motif....

Eighteenth century French Statuary marble fireplace, removed from a property on Charles Street, Mayfair, with elegant, carved scallop shell to the centre of the frieze flanked by flo...

His head is made of carved wood with inset glass eyes and then covered with powdered oyster shell (Gofun). His head is in beautiful condition.

Original vintage travel advertising poster - TAA Covers the Continent / The Network of Trans-Australia Airlines - featuring a midcentury style map of Australia with colours highlight...

It features a scene depicting a putto playing a drum, enthroned by a large shell or scallop shell, and adorned with rich vegetal and rocaille ornamentation culminating in a floral ar...

The colored glazes are the Wood family signature: purplish-brown shading into green on the flutes, mottled greens on the dolphins and seaweed, and ochre yellow and brown on the shell...

The broad top is surrounded by an exuberantly carved piecrust edge, more shell than pastry, its repeated fluting giving the perimeter an almost feathered appearance.

A very good Edwardian serpentine mahogany console hall table, with very crisp shell carving, in overall lovely original condition. 29.5" high 37" wide 18" depth You are welcome to ...

Handsome 19th century Dutch commode handcrafted in burled walnut featuring a dramatic tortoise shell like book matched top on a serpentine case with three drawers, brass hardware and...

The frame is made from carved walnut, featuring classic Rococo curves and a shell motif cresting the backrest. The seat and backrest are upholstered in a finely executed floral tapes...

The frame features a high, commanding headboard with a gently arched crest rail accented by carved shell and scroll motifs, flanked by stylized, acanthus-leaf finials on the corner p...

His head is made of carved wood with inset glass eyes and then covered with powdered oyster shell (Gofun). His head is in beautiful condition.

Each console features an elaborately carved giltwood base decorated with acanthus leaves, scrolling foliage, shell and floral motifs. The dramatically curved supports create an open,...

The upholstered burgundy seat, accented with a decorative shell motif and antique brass nailhead trim, complements the rich wood tones beautifully.

Tortoise shell earrings modeled in the form of amphorae, a "revival" of the Greek period.

Large 19th Century French signed marble statue of a nymph riding a dolphin resting on a large shell.  Raised on a marble plinth. The detail and movement of this pieces makes it some...

The open arms flow into elegantly curved supports, while the serpentine seat rail is centered by a carved shell ornament. The settee stands on four slender cabriole legs, giving the ...

The generously shaped backrest is crowned by a finely carved shell motif surrounded by scrolling foliage, while the serpentine seat rail is decorated with carved flowers, scrolls and...

The basket shape is round bowl form on an integrated base, and the thick bamboo rim is fitted with a lid decorated with a layered weaving in the tortoise shell pattern over another i...

The shell is formed by a series of scrolls, gadroon, and flowing tendrils that were common amongst Rococo pieces (1720s to 1760s).

Their rarity and mysterious origins made coco de mer shells highly prized curiosities. In Europe they entered princely collections and Kunstkammern, where examples were sometimes pol...

The eight emblems are distributed around the body in individually carved relief and include the Dharma wheel, lotus, treasure vase, paired fish, conch shell, parasol, victory banner ...

A fabulous Edwardian tea caddy in the form of a wooden Sheraton tea caddy with what would have been conch shell motif inlays. Just returned from our silversmith's workshop where it ...

She wears a flowing Greek robe and has a serene expression on her face. Carved from a shell, the female form is described in the white part of the shell, while the background is a du...

Shaped base with a soft wave running through the apron, centred by a carved shell and flanked by delicate floral detail. The colour of the walnut and the shape of those legs make th...

The substantial fender is finely conceived in the Neoclassical taste, with a broad reeded base surmounted by an open gallery of classical urn-form finials, shell and anthemion orname...

A very special hand-carved wooden mermaid, gracefully holding a shell aloft above her head. The intricate carving is exceptionally detailed, capturing the flowing movement and charac...

The shade itself is molded with organic shell-like patterns typical of early Art Nouveau glasswork.

Surmounted with a beautifully ornate, centred crest composition comprising of cabochon featuring a stylised shell, sphere and foliate detail with cascading beaded row, scrolling foli...

The common Materials and Objects-materials was brass artillery shell cases, copper driving bands, lead bullets, shrapnel, wood, and bone.

Carved in pink and buff colored marble with a honed finish, the serpentine top centered by a relief carved scallop shell in Rococo style and foliate tendrils, raised on shaped suppor...

Retaining its original working lock and key, accompanied by an unusual and attractive silver-mounted conch shell fob. Offered as removed from a property. Structurally sound and pres...

. - This scarce lamp features the trademark 'daisy head’ joints in two places for tightening the arm and head, a wonderful aged worn clam shell shade and decorative brass base. -The ...

The second is carved from dark fossiliferous limestone, the stone densely patterned with naturally occurring shell and fossil inclusions. Both faces are extensively hand carved in lo...

On a brown background, a pike on the center , the border os decorated with a snake,moth,snail.mussel,a frog,shells,bugs and plants like ferns. H / 8.5 inches , L / 13 inches.

Marine motifs such as fish, shells, water plants and waterfowl were traditionally incorporated into their designs.

Superb Victorian example with a large, bright optic Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order Quality frame crafted in silver plate, with minimal tarnishing Present...

The rectangular shaped body surmounted with a carved back molding, the floral carved three-drawer apron, the side drawers with a symmetrical pattern design above a shell and acanthus...

Plate X illustrates nine varieties, including ruin marble from Tuscany, shell marble from Carinthia, red Italian marble, Florentine marble, marble from the Ardennes, shell limestone,...

The elongated frame crowned with a carved floral shell above an allegorical mask of a satyr and centered with an oil on panel painting depicting an outdoor romantic scene of two maid...

Presenting a high-end and important Japanese doll of Musha Ningyo of a Old Minister Takenouchi Samurai Doll from the late Meiji period, a traditional Japanese warrior doll crafted wi...

The back is finely worked in deep relief with a rich, flowing design centred around a circular opening, framed by scrolling foliage, shell motifs and volutes. The carving continues d...

The warm gold setting complements the soft natural tones of the carved shell, creating a classic presentation that highlights the intricate portrait.

The footboard is particularly elaborate, with hand-carved floral and foliate motifs, geometric details, and a central shell-inspired ornament. The tall headboard continues the decora...

The frames are distinguished by their elaborate crest rails, scrolled arms, and elegant cabriole legs, all adorned with intricate foliate and shell motifs. The construction and aesth...

Presented in an impressive later giltwood frame with richly modelled scrolling foliage, shells and floral ornament. The substantial frame gives the portrait considerable decorative p...

Charming pair of French majolica oyster plates featuring six shell-shaped wells surrounding a central sauce compartment.

An exceptional Continental repoussé silvered table mirror featuring an exuberant Rococo-inspired frame richly decorated with scrolling acanthus leaves, shells, floral garlands, and f...

The decoration on the table consists of leaf and scrollwork and some panelling on the frieze either side of the shell.

The accompanying round snuff box is formed from silvered metal and fitted with a domed mother-of-pearl panel to the lid, finely hand painted with a colorful figural scene. The shell ...

Superb antique octagonal mirror in finely carved and gilded wood, adorned with abundant rocaille decoration composed of foliage, scrolls, and stylized shells. Its undulating frame, ...

The Body of the Soup Serving Tureen is embellished with a classic scroll and shell border around the rim. The Tureen has a pair of reeded handles embellished with stylised leaves.

Decorated with hand carved scroll type design of foliage and shell forms. Beautifully water gilded and gilding of great colour.