Antique Shell

Housed in a substantial period gilt composition frame, the painting is complemented by deep acanthus scrollwork, floral flourishes, and a prominent central shell cresting on the lowe...

Each parrot rests on an ornate gilt bronze base featuring pierced scrollwork, acanthus leaves, and shell motifs in the Louis XV taste. Above the birds, decorative bronze candle cups ...

Shaped aprons centered by shells rest on graceful cabriole legs carved with acanthus at the knees and finished with hoof feet.

Nearby, the turtle displays a strongly geometric shell pattern, while the fish are individually modeled with visible fins, scales and facial details.

The handles of these grape scissors are embellished with plain intertwining stems to double antique dolphin decorated fingerpieces, accented with details reproducing the scales, in a...

The front facades feature deep, dynamic carving accented by cascading rocaille scrolls and prominent shell motifs at the base. The pure and bright texture of the original silver leaf...

French Console or Hall Table and Matching Mirror Set This is a very attractive set, the table is carved with a shaped and polished top it has decorative shell carving on the legs wh...

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

The rear neck guard comprises a deep, layered tail of overlapping lames articulated to mimic lobster shell plates. Each lame is finished with rolled borders and embossed decorative r...

Masterfully modeled in the round, the majestic figure of Neptune stands crowned before a magnificent scallop shell (coquille), with one arm dramatically raised.

Suspended from rose-shaped side bosses is a brass graduated curb-chain chin strap. Inside, the shell retains its tan leather sweatband with brass retaining washers and the remnants o...

Beneath it the shoulders swell into fluted, shell-like ribs of gold, with an open, airy gallery under the stone that lets light reach it from behind, before narrowing to a smooth, pl...

Arts & Crafts copper framed bevelled mirror with original patination Depicting stylised fish and shell design Attributed to John Drew MacKenzie Newlyn School Circa 1900 Width....

The carved mother of pearl has a wonderfully serene Madonna portrait, with the natural iridescence of the shell giving the piece a soft, luminous quality.

A Pair of 19th Century Silver Plated Candle Sticks The Candle sticks are very decorative they have lift-out drip pans and are decorated with shells, scrolls and leaves. The Candle...

ABOUT An early 20th century flat file cabinet with eleven deep drawers, large metal pulls, two brass plated hooks and label holders. Metal shell with wooden drawers. Constructed wit...

The four wide, deep drawers are topped with their original cast iron shell handles with floral decoration. The two side compartments close with latches.

The drawers retain their original ornate bronze handles and decorative escutcheons, while the shaped apron is centered with an elaborate bronze shell and foliate cartouche. Both bom...

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 chair has an impressive shaped high back with an elaborate carved shell crest, scrolling foliage and decorative carved central panel, flanked by bold sweeping scrolls.

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 ...

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

An expressive scrolling crest crowns the frame, while deeply modelled acanthus leaves and shell-like forms sweep around the outer edges. At the centre, an ornamental pierced cartouc...

Raised on a finely hand carved giltwood base with a fabulous serpentine shaped deep frieze with a beautiful fluted scroll border, panelled diamond detailing and featuring a gorgeous ...

This example features heavy hand-forged iron bands, structural strapwork, and a sturdy top handle designed to reinforce the bentwood shell and absorb the rigors of transit. The exter...

This high quality cobalt blue Porcelain vase is raised on a Rocaille designed and pierced Ormolu base featuring shell like designs amidst volutes and swaging foliate garlands in a ri...

The shelves are all adjustable, this sits on beautifully shaped cabriole legs with detailed shell carving at the knees, and it has a gadrooned top edge.

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.

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

A matching moulded‑glass canopy with radiating flutes in a stylised shell or palmette motif anchors the chandelier to the ceiling and echoes the vertical rhythm of the bowl.

A circular Victorian salver defined by a wide, undulating border of cast rococo-revival scrollwork and scallop shells. Designed in the classical Georgian taste, the tray rests firmly...

Evidence of operational service appears throughout the shell, with numerous shallow knocks and dents across the crest and skull.

This finely carved giltwood console table is surmounted by an exquisite shaped rectangular Vielle Brun marble top above a frieze carved with shell anthemion, 'S' scrolls and roses. T...

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 body is vertically fluted, with an applied glass handle. The lid has a shell-form thumbpiece and a circular porcelain plaque painted with a young woman in a laced bodice, setting...

A substantial handle in clear flint glass is applied directly to the neck and shoulder, finished with reeded fluting and an elaborate shell-crimped lower terminal. The clear glass st...

Two borders, one carved with scallop shell motifs and one smooth, surround the new mirror plate, which is in good condition with a clear reflection and no signs of foxing.

Its substantial relief displays a high quality of execution, particularly in the treatment of the lion's head, the foliage, and the shell. The ornamentation incorporates the Louis XI...

The tongue of the clasp is hallmarked with the French 14ct gold mark (St Jacques shell) and the bangle has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Anal...

Frame: A wide, heavily profiled stucco frame, richly carved with shell and acanthus ornaments, in the Historicist or Baroque style.

Sixteen small gilt spheres line the cornice above a band of stamped shell and leaf ornament, echoed at either side by ring-turned, reeded half-columns.

Gilded cup handles, featuring delicately chiseled shell patterns, contrast with the deep patina, accentuating the refined character of this antique desk.

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

Internally, brass split pins and circular retaining washers anchor the exterior fittings through the thick leather shell. The piece stands 24 cm high and measures 26 cm in length.

At the highest point of the handle arch, a swelling botanical bud sits beside a creeping garden snail, modelled with a coiled shell and raised antennae. Resting along the undulati...

The oval form combines a deep cobalt blue upper register with an ivory ground below, bordered by intricate raised gilt scrolling, shell flourishes, and trellis patterns along the fla...

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

Standing on a tripartite base with exuberantly scrolled feet, the piece features an undulating profile adorned with acanthus leaves, volutes, and shell motifs, all typical of the Roc...

Clear glass with pewter lids. Each lid has a shell-form thumbpiece and a circular porcelain plaque.

Set of individually hand painted and variously coloured fish plates with scalloped and gilt-edged rims with seaweed, algae and coral border, with further interior scalloped wave patt...

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

A broad, deeply molded crown rises above successive bands of egg and dart, shells, and foliage, with carving continuing down the pilasters and across the lower doors.

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.

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.

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.

The jardinière is raised on four openwork scroll feet embellished with shell motifs in relief, providing an elegant architectural finish to the design.

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

The serpentine apron is centered by a finely carved shell cartouche, while the elegant cabriole legs terminate in carved feet and retain a beautifully worn painted surface with exten...

Composed of a burnt/scorched bamboo/faux-tortoise shell finish frame supporting four wooden shelves with grasscloth surfaces.