Antique Shell

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.

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...

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.

The putti are depicted blowing shell horns seated atop a base meant to resemble a fountain.

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

Small 19th Century round Palissy fish platter Thomas Sergent. decorated with a fish on the center ,on the border a snail, a snake, a butterfly , shells , mussel and ferns. 4 inches d...

The six associated hallmarked English sterling silver spoons have shell shaped bowls; these spoons were crafted by the London silversmith Solomon Hougham, in 1805.

Excellent quality and condition for its age depicting Christ offering water to St John from a shell. Presented in a period wooden frame. unsigned Measurements: 33" x 30" framed approx

The figure features a beautifully carved wooden head finished with fine white gofun — a traditional Japanese technique using layers of refined shell pigment to achieve a smooth, lumi...

Applied twisted-rope borders, shell-form mounts, and hinged oval ring handles provide additional architectural definition.

Raised on four charming shell-shaped feet, this elegant antique tray is both decorative and practical.

Raised on four polished ball feet, the elongated silver-plated tray is crowned by a charming hand-sculpted bird perched gracefully on the rim, meticulously inlaid with shimmering aba...

The original grey marble top is supported by an exuberantly carved apron of magnificent shell and acanthus leaf hand-carved gilded motifs; the whole rests on exuberant, yet elegant c...

The bowl is cradled within a pierced gilt bronze frame of scrolling acanthus, flowering swags and tasselled drapery, punctuated at either end by a serenely modelled female mask crown...

With a rectangular top with shaped edge and rounded corners over a nicely carved leaf and shell carved frieze . Cabriole legs headed by shells and ending on classic paw feet.

Richly carved with graceful Rococo ornamentation, this architectural piece features a flowing serpentine frieze centered by a finely sculpted shell cartouche surrounded by scrolling ...

Each chair has a shaped cartouche-form back beneath a finely carved crest rail, centred by an exuberant rocaille cartouche and framed by scrolling acanthus and shell ornament. The se...

A striking hand-carved marble fountain mask, likely dating to the late 18th or early 19th century, modeled as a stylized human face surrounded by an exuberant arrangement of scrollin...

The sculptural design features elegant flowing lines, stylized shell motifs, pierced central ornamentation and three scrolling feet, reflecting the transition from late Art Nouveau t...

A pair of 19th century French brass firedogs with pierced shell motif to base. Foliage body with claw feet and pierced top surmounted by flamed finals.

The centre is painted with an elaborate symmetrical fantasy ornament composed of three winged masks, volutes, foliage, shell motifs and scale-patterned fields. The central mask suppo...

A shaped and scalloped apron centered with carved shell ornamentation continues around the case. Four slender cabriole legs terminate in traditional escargot feet, completing the flu...

Finely executed in the Rococo taste with an elaborately pierced crest and scrolling foliate ornament, the richly carved frame is embellished with shells, acanthus leaves, floral moti...

Italy, circa 1890 A late nineteenth century Genovese carved wood mirror painted in buff yellow, the scrolling foliate details in green, the central surmounting cartouche and lower s...

These pieces are distinguished by the richness of their carving, featuring an elaborate repertoire of scrolls, acanthus leaves, shells, and vegetal motifs that reflect the mastery of...

The shaped frame features beautifully carved shell and foliate motifs along the serpentine apron, knees, and scrolling arm supports, exemplifying the refined craftsmanship of the Lou...

Antiques 18th century Turkish Ottoman Islamic mother-of-pearl and turtle shell inlaid wooden chest, of rectangular form with hinged coffered top, each side of the body inlaid mother-...

The richly gilt wooden frame is adorned with elaborate rocaille and shell motifs. A decorative example of late 19th-century Italian historicist craftsmanship.

Crafted in France circa 1870, the elongated centerpiece is executed in the exuberant Rococo taste with sweeping asymmetrical scrolls, pierced latticework, shell motifs, and abundant ...

Expertly carved from a fresh "green" coconut shell, prized for its softer surface when newly harvested, the flask is decorated in a bold and highly stylized manner.

The wider collection includes ammonites, micrasters, crinoids, various shells, belemnites and plants, all mounted to numbered wooden boards and fully annotated.

The sweeping curved supports terminate in graceful scroll feet and are joined by a beautifully carved stretcher accented with a shell motif, adding both stability and visual sophisti...

At the base, the scrolls join at the center, forming a shell. The top is also textured and painted in a faux marble look, reminiscent of yellow Siena marble, with ochre-brown tones a...

A Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Bedside Commodes By Fernand Kohl of Paris Constructed from mahogany and having their original breccia marble tops, the bombé bedside cabinets dressed with f...

Supported on elegantly, tapering and moulded cabriole legs with fabulously carved cabochon, scrolls, foliate and acanthus leaves on knee, united by decorative scrolled X-form stretch...

The chest features two graduated drawers fitted with turned wooden knobs, providing practical storage for small collectibles, jewelry, minerals, shells, sewing accessories, or other ...

The symbols traditionally comprise the White Conch Shell, representing the far-reaching sound of Buddhist teachings; the Endless Knot, signifying the interdependence of wisdom and co...

Venetian Baroque Carved Walnut Sculpture of a Siren Supporting a Circular Planter Attributed to Andrea Brustolon Italy (Venice), 18th century A masterfully carved walnut figure of a ...

The wider collection includes ammonites, micrasters,, various shells, belemnites and plants, all mounted to numbered wooden boards and fully annotated.

The wider collection includes ammonites, micrasters, sharks’ teeth, various shells, belemnites and plants, all mounted to numbered wooden boards and fully annotated.

An early 19th century French Provençale white marble fireplace inlaid with coloured marbles and carved with centre shell and foliage to jambs. Shelf Width: 1715 mm 67 ½" Overa...

The façades are animated by scrolling foliage, flowers, shells, cartouches and vigorous acanthus ornament.

A Superb Pair of Porphyry Top Rococo Console Tables In the Louis XV Style Each console table surmounted by a striking serpentine porphyry top with moulded edges, the tables of carve...

Peters, Philadelphia. James Peters. Large shell tips. For the Rankin family. 2.0 troy oz. 6 7/8" x 13/16" x 1 7/8".

The scalloped bombe apron is richly carved with a central shell motif flanked by foliate and acorn décor, while both sides feature graceful serpentine shaping.

Each piece retains its original gallery with adjustable thumb screws, allowing for precise control over the light beam and direction. The silver outer shell is complemented by an or...

The oval mirror plate is enclosed within a reeded moulded frame, surmounted by an elaborate crest carved with foliage and a scallop shell. Below are three scrolling candle arms with ...

Colorful Palissy Majolica wall fish Handled platter signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy le Roi, circa 1880. Shells and mussels on a basketweave background.

Stunning 19th Century English Bamboo Chinoiserie Tortoise Shell Magazine Stand. he frame is built from natural bamboo shoots treated with flame scorching.

Expertly carved from a fresh "green" coconut shell, prized for its softer surface when newly harvested, the coconut has been transformed into an extraordinary decorative object of ex...

A finely carved Renaissance Revival hand carved walnut Rococo style arm chair with figural cavings, foliate carved skirt, turned legs, and ornate shell and foliate carved H form stre...

The cabinet stands on graceful cabriole legs terminating in pad feet, with finely carved shell motifs to the knees, reflecting the classic characteristics of the Queen Anne period Th...

Early 19th century Irish mahogany silver table features a moulded top of rectangular form raised over frieze with centred scallop shell detailing supported on cabriole leg with folia...

The shaped apron is embellished on all sides with hand-carved floral rosettes, scrolling foliage, and delicate shell motifs. Six short cabriole legs continue the graceful Louis XV de...

A Victorian suite comprising a pendant and matching earrings, each set with finely carved carnelian shell cameos depicting classical female profiles.

England, circa 1720 A fine early 18th century giltwood pier glass with finely carved scallop shell cresting and carved foliate designs, with two brass candlestick arms to the base.

The lid has a crab under a shell.

Louis Philippe wood and gilded stucco mirror featuring a large pediment decorated with branches and florets surmounted by a beautiful central shell. Molded doucine frame finished wi...

The stone is cream colored, with white and beige inclusions and shell impressions, offering a stark contrast to the oxidized dark brown base.

A lovely antique pique heart pendant dating from the mid Victorian period, circa 1860. The heart moulded shell has been expertly inlayed with a gold floral spray to the centre, with ...