Antique Shell

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

The tall, open backs rise to shaped crests centered with shells, their carving carried down to the lower back rails.

The deep blue wool cloth shell is stretched over a rigid dome, shaped with four seamed quadrants leading down to a sloping front visor and neck skirt.

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 surface of the body in junction with the handle sockets and spout are ornamented with a rounded, scalloped panels of flat chased decoration, incorporating floral designs and equi...

Both cases are cut with scrolling acanthus foliage, shells, and bird motifs designed to emit the chime of the internal bell clearly.

Meticulously hand-crafted, it features a striking red faux tortoise shell (trompe-l'oeil d'écaille de torque) lacquered finish accented by elaborate gilt wood trim, crafted to mimic ...

The apron is centered by a dramatic, oversized rocaille shell cartouche with scrolling acanthus volutes - the signature of French Baroque opulence.

It has a deep seat and the frame is in good condition. It has the Classic shell flutes along the back and a carved pedestal base in polished wood.

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

Painted rudders are far scarcer than commemorative presentation oars, as only a single rudder was fitted to an eight-oared shell. This marked Caius College's second victory in the pr...

Each piece is a miniature work of sculpture, depicting draped herm figures, winged caryatids and Baroque scrollwork surrounded by floral garlands and shells. The complete service for...

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

The body carries a band of pierced scallops under a beaded rim, shell ornament below, and a lion mask at either side.

At the center, a prominent shell-form motif rises from sweeping foliate scrolls, providing a dramatic focal point characteristic of Rococo design.

Thin pieces of luminous shell are carefully cut and worked into petals, leaves, and stems, producing shifting colors as the surface catches the light.

Les Ancolies" (lion passant, eagle, eaglets, alerions, shells, martlets, rose, trefoils, cinquefoils, coquerelles, acorns, columbines).

IMPORTANT MATERIAL / EXPORT NOTE The identification of the brown shell material is based on appearance and the supplied description and has not been independently laboratory verified.

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

Beneath the lower drawer, a shaped apron incorporates scalloped detailing and a carved central shell motif. The prominent front supports terminate in substantial sculptural paw feet,...

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.

Her long hair flows freely amidst a rocky landscape and she wears a conch shell as an earring. The sculpture bears the signature «Eugene Marioton» (1857-1933).

The decoration draws upon the marine imagery that fascinated artists and designers during the Belle Époque. Shells, scrolling aquatic forms, elaborate curves, and a fantastical masca...

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...

The main center colour-piece is mounted onto the printed remarque board and shows a French artillery man holding a shell ready to load it into a gun. In the bottom margin is a remarq...

This 5 inch square tile is adorned with a trio of scallop shells in white over a rich rouge ground. Produced by Minton circa 1850.

Supporting the cabinet are four slender cabriole legs, each terminating in deeply carved claw and ball feet. Symmetrically carved shell motifs and flowing acanthus leaves embellish t...

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" ...

The substantial oval frame is embellished with finely carved floral garlands, scrolling acanthus leaves, shell motifs, and an imposing pierced crest centered at the top.

A crowned, bearded king in an ermine-trimmed mantle sits enthroned beneath a carved shell niche, turning towards a woman at his side, while heavy drapery, a cushioned footstool and s...

The drawers retain their original brass shell handles, which have acquired an attractive naturally aged patina.

Elaborate gold mounts secure the agate sections, worked in high relief repoussé with rococo scrolls, shell motifs, and classical figures. The hinged cover is released by depressin...

The gently convex contours of the outer shell are subtly arched to rest comfortably inside a pocket.

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

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

Richly sculpted with scrolling acanthus leaves, pierced cresting, shell motifs, and beaded inner borders, the outer frame provides a dramatic contrast of scale to the intimate painti...

Rising above each mirror is a dramatic carved shell-form cartouche, with radiating shell lobes and sweeping symmetrical scrolls that create an almost architectural crown.

The body is raised on three naturalistic shell-capped hoof-form feet. Maker: Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd Hallmark: Sheffield 1925 Material: Sterling Silver Style: Georgian Pa...

ㅤ Crafted from heavy-gauge sterling silver, the spoons are fashioned in the classic King’s pattern, with terminals struck in relief depicting scallop shell and foliate motifs. ㅤ Both...

Pierced rococo scroll handles and a scalloped, shell-moulded rim frame this oblong porcelain serving tray.

An applied glass handle rises to a pewter mount. The lid has a shell-form thumbpiece and a circular porcelain plaque painted with a genre scene: a huntsman in a green hat and blue co...

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.

Glazed in mottled ochre and earthy amber washes, the base features moulded shell-and-volute framing detailed with brushed gold highlights.

The upper section features a broad molded cornice above a richly carved frieze embellished with scrolling foliage, acanthus leaves, floral motifs, and a central shell cartouche. Two ...

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.

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...

The apron holds two drawers that still have their original shell handles. The whole table has a satin varnish finish.

Stunning burr walnut Queen Anne style desk of exceptional quality and character Raised on elegant cabriole legs terminating in pad feet with beautifully carved shells to the knees Th...

WImpressive Chippendale style mahogany console table dating from the early 20th century The rectangular top is set above a deep frieze with carved gadrooning The shaped apron is cent...

The serpentine seat rails are richly carved with foliate motifs and a central shell-form ornament, while the cabriole legs are decorated with additional scrolling and leaf carving.

The cabinet is designed with a tall, gracefully shaped silhouette and a prominently arched cornice surmounted by an ornate gilt-bronze crest of scrolling foliage and shell-form ornam...

With a gadrooned rim with 4 shell tabs, a wooden base, and a sterling button center.

The elaborate asymmetrical case is conceived in the full Rococo taste, with exuberant scrolling acanthus leaves, pierced foliate ornament, shell-like curves and sweeping C-scrolls en...

Often crafted by skilled Italian artisans in shell or hardstone, these miniature works of art allowed travellers to bring home a lasting reminder of Italy’s classical beauty and cult...

The bases display fish scale designs within four panels, with an upside down bottom shell designs. Each lamp displays exquisitely hand painted holly branches with leaves and berries.

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...

We fitted them with new shell handles. The top was fully restored in our workshop.