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Georgian Sterling Silver Caddy Spoon by Thomas Wilkes Barker, 1813
Georgian Sterling Silver Caddy Spoon by Thomas Wilkes Barker, 1813

Georgian Sterling Silver Caddy Spoon by Thomas Wilkes Barker, 1813

By Thomas Wilkes Barker

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The anterior and posterior surfaces of the handle of each piece is embellished with the Classic King's shape ornamentation, including the shell design to the terminal, in addition to...

Category

1810s English George III Antique Shell

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Art Deco Amber Wall lights
Pair of Art Deco Amber Wall lights

Pair of Art Deco Amber Wall lights

Located in Barnstaple, GB

The shades are of crocus design and in a beautiful soft amber. Shells are original and in very good condition with no chips or cracks.

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Shell

Materials

Chrome

A Large Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Glass Hexagonal Lantern
A Large Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Glass Hexagonal Lantern

A Large Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Glass Hexagonal Lantern

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

The six sides with curved glass panels within shell cast frames and hung with faceted drops. Enclosing a suspended six-light candelabrum.

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell

Materials

Bronze

Irish Georgian Silver Bowl, Matthew West, Dublin, C.1770
Irish Georgian Silver Bowl, Matthew West, Dublin, C.1770

Irish Georgian Silver Bowl, Matthew West, Dublin, C.1770

Located in Toronto, Ontario

The bowl of circular form on three shell knuckle turned feet; the body embossed with neo classical festoon decoration centering a vacant cartouche with two other medallion profile ca...

Category

18th Century Irish Neoclassical Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Center Table with Breccia Marble
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Center Table with Breccia Marble

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Center Table with Breccia Marble

Located in Dallas, TX

The deeply scalloped and serpentine apron is richly decorated on all four sides with pierced floral cartouches, scrolling acanthus leaves, shell motifs, flower garlands, and finely c...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell

Materials

Marble

Spode Porcelain Botanical Dessert Dish, Spiderwort, After Curtis, Circa 1810-182
Spode Porcelain Botanical Dessert Dish, Spiderwort, After Curtis, Circa 1810-182

Spode Porcelain Botanical Dessert Dish, Spiderwort, After Curtis, Circa 1810-182

By Spode

Located in Downingtown, PA

Spode Porcelain Botanical Dessert Dish, Spiderwort, After Curtis, Circa 1810-1820 This Spode porcelain dessert dish is of deep, shaped oval form drawn to a point at either end, each...

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Shell

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Fujian Province Cabinet – Cypress Wood carved Scenes
19th Century Fujian Province Cabinet – Cypress Wood carved Scenes

19th Century Fujian Province Cabinet – Cypress Wood carved Scenes

Located in New York, NY

The intricate relief carvings on the upper panels are accented by traditional crushed shell work, creating a unique texture and subtle, natural shimmer.

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shell

Materials

Cypress

A George II Mahogany Silver Table
A George II Mahogany Silver Table

A George II Mahogany Silver Table

Located in Tetbury, England

The dished top above a frieze with shell to both sides, cabriole leg with pad foot.

Category

Mid-18th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Pair of Quality Carved Burr Walnut Single Beds
Antique Pair of Quality Carved Burr Walnut Single Beds

Antique Pair of Quality Carved Burr Walnut Single Beds

Located in Suffolk, GB

The footboards have carved solid walnut shaped scrolls each side and carved walnut shells to the centre. They stand on solid walnut carved claw and ball feet with shell carvings to t...

Category

Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Antique Shell

Materials

Walnut

French Antique Upsholstered Armchair in Walnut Transitional Renaissance Revival
French Antique Upsholstered Armchair in Walnut Transitional Renaissance Revival

French Antique Upsholstered Armchair in Walnut Transitional Renaissance Revival

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

Constructed in solid walnut, this impressive chair displays finely turned front legs, elegant arm supports, bulbous hand rests and decorative shell-like sculptures. A decorative sp...

Category

Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Shell

Materials

Metal

William IV Mahogany Twin Pedestal Sideboard with Carved Back, England, ca. 1837
William IV Mahogany Twin Pedestal Sideboard with Carved Back, England, ca. 1837

William IV Mahogany Twin Pedestal Sideboard with Carved Back, England, ca. 1837

Located in Nottingham, GB

The raised shaped back is centred by a beautifully carved shell motif framed by scrolling ornament, while richly figured mahogany panels and contrasting mouldings create considerable...

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Mahogany

Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester Porcelain Pair of Gilt Vermicelli Side Plates
Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester Porcelain Pair of Gilt Vermicelli Side Plates

Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester Porcelain Pair of Gilt Vermicelli Side Plates

Located in Downingtown, PA

It first appears on Barr, Flight & Barr wares in the first decade of the nineteenth century and remained in production under Flight, Barr & Barr, used both on its own, as her...

Category

1810s English Regency Antique Shell

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

ANTIQUE 1760'S CHIPPENDALE STYLE WALL MIRROR WITH GILTWOOD & PHOENiX
ANTIQUE 1760'S CHIPPENDALE STYLE WALL MIRROR WITH GILTWOOD & PHOENiX

ANTIQUE 1760'S CHIPPENDALE STYLE WALL MIRROR WITH GILTWOOD & PHOENiX

Located in Pulborough, GB

The phoenix, traditionally associated with renewal and rebirth, adds a dramatic focal point to the mirror. A carved gilt shell motif to the lower section further enhances the Georgia...

Category

1760s British Antique Shell

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood, Giltwood

A Large 19th Century gilt mirror
A Large 19th Century gilt mirror

A Large 19th Century gilt mirror

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

A large 19th century gilt mirror, probably French or Italian with an arched plate, shell cresting and scrolling acanthus decoration.

Category

1880s Italian Antique Shell

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Louis XV Style Walnut Caned Side Chair, France, 19th Century
Antique Louis XV Style Walnut Caned Side Chair, France, 19th Century

Antique Louis XV Style Walnut Caned Side Chair, France, 19th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The graceful cabriole legs, shell cresting, and serpentine aprons highlight the artistry and refinement associated with the period.

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Style Carrara Marble Fireplace
French Louis XVI Style Carrara Marble Fireplace

French Louis XVI Style Carrara Marble Fireplace

Located in London, GB

The jambs with stiff acanthus leaves to base, surmounted by carved shell and scroll work. The panelled frieze with carved shell to centre, flanked by foliage.

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell

Materials

Carrara Marble

MID-18TH CENTURY LOUIS XV GILDED MIRROR
MID-18TH CENTURY LOUIS XV GILDED MIRROR

MID-18TH CENTURY LOUIS XV GILDED MIRROR

Located in Firenze, FI

At the top, the cornice ends with an ornament reminiscent of a shell. This mirror exudes great taste and elegance, adding a touch of class to any space.

Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Shell

Materials

Gold Leaf

Louis XV style scalloped root veneer mirror, France late 19th century
Louis XV style scalloped root veneer mirror, France late 19th century

Louis XV style scalloped root veneer mirror, France late 19th century

Located in Meulebeke, BE

The mirror features a beautifully carved rocaille shell crest, a signature element of Rococo design, adding movement and decorative flourish to the silhouette.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Milanese Gilded Wall Mirror, Rococo, Italy, Circa 1750
Milanese Gilded Wall Mirror, Rococo, Italy, Circa 1750

Milanese Gilded Wall Mirror, Rococo, Italy, Circa 1750

Located in New York, NY

With an extravagant carved shell surmounting the crest and trails of bouquets of flowers flanking the center and extending down to the dramatic masquerone crowning the central base.

Category

1750s Italian Rococo Antique Shell

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Pair of Antique French Carrara Marble Twin Mantlepieces Trois Coquilles, ± 1860
Pair of Antique French Carrara Marble Twin Mantlepieces Trois Coquilles, ± 1860

Pair of Antique French Carrara Marble Twin Mantlepieces Trois Coquilles, ± 1860

Located in Baambrugge, NL

The corner consoles are also adorned with shell ornaments, giving the mantels their distinctive 'Trois Coquilles' (three shells) character.

Category

19th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Carrara Marble

Early 20th Century Tibetan Thangka of the Eight Auspicious Symbols
Early 20th Century Tibetan Thangka of the Eight Auspicious Symbols

Early 20th Century Tibetan Thangka of the Eight Auspicious Symbols

Located in Nottingham, GB

They comprise the Precious Parasol, representing spiritual protection; the Golden Fish, symbolising liberation and freedom; the Treasure Vase, representing abundance and the inexhaus...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Chalcedony black enamel bangle bracelet in 14 karat gold
Chalcedony black enamel bangle bracelet in 14 karat gold

Chalcedony black enamel bangle bracelet in 14 karat gold

Located in PARIS, FR

Antique bangle, circa 1910. Shell hallmarks (later additions) Wrist size: 17 cm - Max. width: 4 cm - Thickness: 9 mm Condition: very light scratches, oxidations Weight: 26.58 g ...

Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Shell

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, Enamel

Antique Gold Maki-e and Raden Uchiwa Fan Suzuribako
Antique Gold Maki-e and Raden Uchiwa Fan Suzuribako

Antique Gold Maki-e and Raden Uchiwa Fan Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

The Material: The foundation of this masterpiece is a deeply polished black lacquer ground, lavishly adorned with gold maki-e and intricate shell inlay (raden). As light shifts acros...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Shell

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

Striking large 19th Century gilt wood + gesso Oval wall mirror.
Striking large 19th Century gilt wood + gesso Oval wall mirror.

Striking large 19th Century gilt wood + gesso Oval wall mirror.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

Having wonderful scrolling foliate, flower and shell decoration. With a bevelled glass mirror plate to the centre.

Category

19th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Gesso, Giltwood

Fine Pair of French Gilt Bronze Mounted Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Cabinets
Fine Pair of French Gilt Bronze Mounted Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Cabinets

Fine Pair of French Gilt Bronze Mounted Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Cabinets

By Maison Jansen

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

The kingwood-veneered cases are mounted throughout in finely cast and chased gilt bronze — pierced foliate scroll chutes to the canted angles, a shell-and-scroll mount to the shaped ...

Category

1920s French Louis XVI Antique Shell

Materials

Bronze

Ammonite Fossil Sculpture on Wooden Stand, Organic Modern Design
Ammonite Fossil Sculpture on Wooden Stand, Organic Modern Design

Ammonite Fossil Sculpture on Wooden Stand, Organic Modern Design

Located in Bradenton, FL

These extinct marine mollusks are related to today's squid and octopus. Their chambered shells have fascinated collectors, geologists, and natural historians for centuries.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Antique Shell

Materials

Stone

Rococo Style Mirror, 19th Century
Rococo Style Mirror, 19th Century

Rococo Style Mirror, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

The frame is richly carved with C-scrolls, shell motifs, and floral decoration.

Category

19th Century Rococo Antique Shell

Materials

Wood

Antique American Blue Opalescent Glass Footed Bowl, Early 20th Century
Antique American Blue Opalescent Glass Footed Bowl, Early 20th Century

Antique American Blue Opalescent Glass Footed Bowl, Early 20th Century

Located in Coral Gables, FL

The rounded body is organized into a rhythmic arrangement of fan- and shell-like motifs outlined with delicate rows of raised glass beads.

Category

1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Shell

Materials

Glass

Georgian Revival Walnut 4 Drawer Chest 1920s
Georgian Revival Walnut 4 Drawer Chest 1920s

Georgian Revival Walnut 4 Drawer Chest 1920s

Located in Dereham, GB

Georgian Revival Walnut 4 Drawer Chest 1920s Burr Walnut top with walnut cross banding 4 shaped drawers with Burr Walnut & Walnut Cross Banding on fronts, Oak Lined Drawers, Brass P...

Category

1920s British George I Antique Shell

Materials

Walnut

Passover Seder Plate, Karlsbad, Austria-Hungary, 1884–1909
Passover Seder Plate, Karlsbad, Austria-Hungary, 1884–1909

Passover Seder Plate, Karlsbad, Austria-Hungary, 1884–1909

Located in New York, NY

Applied over a creamy white ceramic body, the lustrous glaze produces subtle shifting reflections of pearl, pale pink, green, blue, and violet, creating an appearance strongly remini...

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Shell

Materials

Ceramic

Petite 19th Century French Carved Wood Wall Mirror - 2 Available
Petite 19th Century French Carved Wood Wall Mirror - 2 Available

Petite 19th Century French Carved Wood Wall Mirror - 2 Available

Located in Chicago, IL

The softly contoured frame is animated by scrolling foliage, shell motifs, and fluid curves that crest at the top and base, creating a lively silhouette despite its modest scale.

Category

19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Shell

Materials

Mirror, Wood

18th Century Venetian Chinoiserie Lacquered Bureau
18th Century Venetian Chinoiserie Lacquered Bureau

18th Century Venetian Chinoiserie Lacquered Bureau

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

On cabriole legs carved with gilded shells and beautiful shaped pad feet.  The fitted interior has retained it's original decoration with flora, fauna and haha birds painted onto th...

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Shell

Materials

Wood

Antique 19thC Georgian Solid Silver Mounted Coconut Cup c.1820
Antique 19thC Georgian Solid Silver Mounted Coconut Cup c.1820

Antique 19thC Georgian Solid Silver Mounted Coconut Cup c.1820

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The bowl is formed from a natural coconut shell, richly carved with geometric and foliate motifs, including starburst and lozenge patterns that create a striking textured surface.

Category

1820s English Antique Shell

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver Presentation or Champagne Cup and Cover
Edwardian Sterling Silver Presentation or Champagne Cup and Cover

Edwardian Sterling Silver Presentation or Champagne Cup and Cover

By John Round & Son Ltd. 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The upper portion of the foot is embellished with impressive embossed and chased scallop shell and seaweed designs. This exceptional example of Edwardian silverware is fitted to the...

Category

Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Shell

Materials

Silver

Antique Eros cameo ring in 18 karat gold
Antique Eros cameo ring in 18 karat gold

Antique Eros cameo ring in 18 karat gold

Located in PARIS, FR

The cameo is carved from shell. Antique ring, early 20th century. Owl hallmark Ring size: 56 EU or 7.5 US (sizing possible) Ring head height: 1.8 cm Condition: traces of glue We...

Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Shell

Materials

Gold

19th Century Turin Silver Plate
19th Century Turin Silver Plate

19th Century Turin Silver Plate

Located in Chicago, IL

19th century Baroque style Italian silver plate from Turin. Scallop/shell detailed border, stamped on back.

Category

19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Shell

Materials

Silver

H. Journet & Cie 19th Century French Ormolu Bronze & Oynx Centerpiece
H. Journet & Cie 19th Century French Ormolu Bronze & Oynx Centerpiece

H. Journet & Cie 19th Century French Ormolu Bronze & Oynx Centerpiece

By H. Journet & Cie

Located in Winter Park, FL

Shaped carved onyx base is mounted with three cartouches decorated with shells and foliate motifs and is raised on decorative gilt bronze feet.

Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Shell

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

Antique Batak Ancestral Figure, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Antique Batak Ancestral Figure, North Sumatra, Indonesia

Antique Batak Ancestral Figure, North Sumatra, Indonesia

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

Expertly hand-carved from a single piece of hardwood, the sculpture presents a serene human visage with elongated proportions, finely carved ears, and expressive almond-shaped eyes i...

Category

1920s Balinese Tribal Antique Shell

Materials

Wood

A Fine Pair Of 19th Century French Gothic Oak Open Arm Chairs, Reupholstered
A Fine Pair Of 19th Century French Gothic Oak Open Arm Chairs, Reupholstered

A Fine Pair Of 19th Century French Gothic Oak Open Arm Chairs, Reupholstered

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Additional spandrels are employed in the decoration of the arm supports and the way that the arms join the back is particularly beautiful, the joint concealed by stylised shell-type ...

Category

1840s French Gothic Antique Shell

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Regency Sterling Silver Toast Rack, Thomas Wallis II, London 1816
Antique Regency Sterling Silver Toast Rack, Thomas Wallis II, London 1816

Antique Regency Sterling Silver Toast Rack, Thomas Wallis II, London 1816

By Thomas Wallis II

Located in London, London

It is fitted with a central, ornate handle featuring a shell and scroll-bordered cartouche, which is engraved with an original crest.

Category

1810s English Regency Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian revival Walnut Chest with Brushing slide 1920s
Georgian revival Walnut Chest with Brushing slide 1920s

Georgian revival Walnut Chest with Brushing slide 1920s

Located in Dereham, GB

Georgian revival Walnut Chest with Brushing slide 1920s Burr Walnut top with walnut cross banding Walnut Brushing slide 4 shaped front Drawers with burr walnut fronts & walnut cross ...

Category

1920s British George I Antique Shell

Materials

Walnut

Antique Queen Anne Style Figured Walnut Console Table
Antique Queen Anne Style Figured Walnut Console Table

Antique Queen Anne Style Figured Walnut Console Table

Located in London, GB

It has beautifully gadrooned top and lower edges, with shell carving at the knees. This also has a very nicely finished back, so can also be used as a free standing table.

Category

Early 1900s British Queen Anne Antique Shell

Materials

Walnut

French Antique Napoleon III Wall Mirror with Gilt Brass Frame, 1860
French Antique Napoleon III Wall Mirror with Gilt Brass Frame, 1860

French Antique Napoleon III Wall Mirror with Gilt Brass Frame, 1860

Located in Belmont, MA

A pierced crest with a central shell motif crowns the composition, while elaborate openwork corner mounts create a striking sense of depth and movement.

Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Shell

Materials

Brass

Japanese Edo Hina Ningyō Five Court Musician Dolls Set, circa 1800
Japanese Edo Hina Ningyō Five Court Musician Dolls Set, circa 1800

Japanese Edo Hina Ningyō Five Court Musician Dolls Set, circa 1800

Located in New York, NY

Each musician features a beautifully carved wooden face finished with high-quality gofun — the traditional Japanese technique using layers of refined shell pigment to create the smoo...

Category

Early 1800s Japanese Japonisme Antique Shell

Materials

Silk, Wood

Japanese Meiji Pair of Hina Ningyō Imperial Dolls, Emperor & Empress c. 1880
Japanese Meiji Pair of Hina Ningyō Imperial Dolls, Emperor & Empress c. 1880

Japanese Meiji Pair of Hina Ningyō Imperial Dolls, Emperor & Empress c. 1880

Located in New York, NY

The dolls feature beautifully carved faces finished with multiple delicate layers of gofun — a traditional Japanese lacquer-like coating made from finely powdered oyster shell — crea...

Category

1880s Japanese Japonisme Antique Shell

Materials

Silk, Wood

French Colonial Carved Coconut "Bugbear" Flask with Silver Mounts, 18/19th C.
French Colonial Carved Coconut "Bugbear" Flask with Silver Mounts, 18/19th C.

French Colonial Carved Coconut "Bugbear" Flask with Silver Mounts, 18/19th C.

Located in New York, NY

Carved from a fresh "green" coconut shell, prized for its relative softness, the flask is richly decorated with finely executed scenes of mounted and standing figures in period dress...

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edo Period 6-Panel Screen: Chrysanthemums and Butterfly on Silver Leaf
Edo Period 6-Panel Screen: Chrysanthemums and Butterfly on Silver Leaf

Edo Period 6-Panel Screen: Chrysanthemums and Butterfly on Silver Leaf

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Clusters of blooming chrysanthemums unfold across the surface, rendered with natural pigments and delicately enriched with crushed shell, giving the petals a subtle, almost luminous ...

Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell

Materials

Silver Leaf

A Stunning Large Size 19th Century Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
A Stunning Large Size 19th Century Giltwood Overmantel Mirror

A Stunning Large Size 19th Century Giltwood Overmantel Mirror

Located in Dublin, IE

Surmounted with an ornate crest composition comprising of a centred stylised shell, c-scrolls and a fabulous bouquet of flower and leaves flanked with trailing trailing, all finely h...

Category

19th Century English Antique Shell

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

19th Century Majolica Palissy Fishs Wall Platter
19th Century Majolica Palissy Fishs Wall Platter

19th Century Majolica Palissy Fishs Wall Platter

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

French Palissy wall platter with fishs , shells, circa 1900 possibly Choisy le Roi. 13.8 by 9.3 inches.

Category

Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

19th Century Square Majolica Palissy Wall Fish Platter Longchamp
19th Century Square Majolica Palissy Wall Fish Platter Longchamp

19th Century Square Majolica Palissy Wall Fish Platter Longchamp

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Decorated with fishs, and 4 shells on the corners , bamboo border.

Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Antique Lobster, Crab & Horseshoe Crab Engraving – Bertuch, 1792
Antique Lobster, Crab & Horseshoe Crab Engraving – Bertuch, 1792

Antique Lobster, Crab & Horseshoe Crab Engraving – Bertuch, 1792

Located in Langweer, NL

Fig. 3 presents the animal from above, displaying its extraordinary horseshoe-shaped shell and exceptionally long pointed tail spine.

Category

Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Shell

Materials

Paper

Fine German Silver Rococo Hanukkah Lamp, Second Half of the 18th Century
Fine German Silver Rococo Hanukkah Lamp, Second Half of the 18th Century

Fine German Silver Rococo Hanukkah Lamp, Second Half of the 18th Century

Located in New York, NY

Its boldly shaped outline is worked with deeply modeled rocaille scrolls, shell-like formations, and sweeping C-scrolls, culminating at the crest in a large shell motif.

Category

Mid-18th Century German Rococo Antique Shell

Materials

Silver

French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror with Subtle Carved Crest, circa 1870
French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror with Subtle Carved Crest, circa 1870

French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror with Subtle Carved Crest, circa 1870

Located in Casteren, NL

The upper section is crowned by a finely modelled ornament centred around a large stylised shell, surrounded by scrolling acanthus foliage and volutes.

Category

1870s French Louis Philippe Antique Shell

Materials

Gold Leaf

Fine Late 19th Century Silver Gilt and Glass ‘Versailles’ Hall Lantern
Fine Late 19th Century Silver Gilt and Glass ‘Versailles’ Hall Lantern

Fine Late 19th Century Silver Gilt and Glass ‘Versailles’ Hall Lantern

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine late 19th century silver gilt and glass ‘Versailles’ hall lantern After the Versailles model, of octagonal and cage form, with a corona finial above four Neptune figures and ...

Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Shell

Materials

Bronze

Rare Islamic Ottoman Brass Qalamdan Divit, Travelling Pen Case and Inkwell
Rare Islamic Ottoman Brass Qalamdan Divit, Travelling Pen Case and Inkwell

Rare Islamic Ottoman Brass Qalamdan Divit, Travelling Pen Case and Inkwell

Located in Nottingham, GB

The substantial faceted inkwell is fitted with a distinctive shell-shaped hinged cover, while a second hinged lid conceals the elongated pen compartment.

Category

19th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Brass

Restored Victorian Angel Skin Cameo French Ribbon Ring in 16K Gold over Silver
Restored Victorian Angel Skin Cameo French Ribbon Ring in 16K Gold over Silver

Restored Victorian Angel Skin Cameo French Ribbon Ring in 16K Gold over Silver

Located in Honolulu, HI

At its core is an authentic c. 1900s Victorian Angel Skin shell cameo, thoughtfully salvaged from a rare antique bracelet link and restored into a wearable work of fine art.

Category

Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Coral, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Striking Louis XV Style Marble Fireplace
Striking Louis XV Style Marble Fireplace

Striking Louis XV Style Marble Fireplace

Located in London, GB

The panelled frieze with carved shell to centre flanked by foliage and bell drop below.

Category

Late 17th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell

Materials

Marble

Antique French Wall Mirror With Giltwood Neoclassical Decoration, circa 1840
Antique French Wall Mirror With Giltwood Neoclassical Decoration, circa 1840

Antique French Wall Mirror With Giltwood Neoclassical Decoration, circa 1840

Located in Paris, FR

A French wall mirror from the Louis-Philippe period (circa 1840) made of wood gilded with gilding to the leaf. Decorated with shell motifs, a sandblasted groove, and a border.

Category

1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Shell

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Stucco

Antique A Japanese Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll, Edo/Meiji
Antique A Japanese Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll, Edo/Meiji

Antique A Japanese Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll, Edo/Meiji

Located in Norton, MA

Presenting a high-end and important Japanese doll of Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll from the late Edo to the early Meiji period, a traditional Japanese warrior doll crafted with intricate...

Category

19th Century Japanese Other Antique Shell

Materials

Metal

Early Nineteenth Century French Louis XV Style Fireplace Surround
Early Nineteenth Century French Louis XV Style Fireplace Surround

Early Nineteenth Century French Louis XV Style Fireplace Surround

Located in Twickenham, GB

The curved shelf sits above the plain panelled frieze centred by a stylised scallop shell, all carved from in the solid from a thick, 3” slab.

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell

Materials

Marble

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