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A. Clunn Drop Earring with Mave Pearl and Rubellite and Carved Sea Shell Lapis
By Andrew Clunn
Located in New York, NY
This elegant earring is 18kt Yellow Gold with Mave Pearl and Rubellite and Carved Sea Shell Lapis
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21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Mid-Century Monumental Carved Wood Painted Sea Shell
Located in Stamford, CT
Large scale hand carved sea shell painted in white with an ocher wash. This impressive piece will
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Gilt Bronze Boy On Marble Shell With Crab
Located in Norwood, NJ
White Carrara marble carved sea shell with gilt bronze child reaching for a patinated bronze crab
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Dishes and Vide...

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Yale Burge Louis XV Wingback Settee
By Yale Burge
Located in Chicago, IL
carved sea shells and scroll feet adding additional interest to the legs. Beautifully upholstered in its
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Vintage 1960s American Settees

Materials

Fruitwood, Upholstery

South Seas Shell Spoon
Located in London, GB
handle is delicately carved from a singular shell, with the outer portion of shell removed to reveal the
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Antique Early 1900s Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell

South Seas Shell Spoon
South Seas Shell Spoon
H 9.45 in Dm 3.35 in
19th Century New England Painted Wood Sea Shell Folly
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare and likely unique five tier shell folly in the form of a pyramid or temple filled with sea
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

Mid Century Modern Italian Carved Wood Painted Sea Shell, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
A very cool mid century Italian hand carved wooden sea shell with white painted surface. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Countess Cis Sea Shell Brooch
By Countess Cis Zoltowska
Located in New York, NY
Rare Countess Cis cowrie shell flower bud brooch. Floriform brooch incorporating signature stained
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage South Seas Carved Teak Mermaid
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early vintage or antique South Seas carved teak Mermaid, circa 1920s or perhaps earlier, a hand
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Early 20th Century Pacific Islands Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Coastal Folk Art Sea Shell Encrusted Table Lamp with Harp
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
living room or nightstand. The lamp itself is created from wood and has a square base with carved detail
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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Shell

Chinese Rust Agate Carved Plate with Sea Motif
Located in New York, NY
Asian Chinese rust agate plate with a carved crayfish and shells in relief and a crayfish carved
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Stone, Marble

Italian Turn of the Century Marble Sculpture Sea Maiden Conch Shell Lights Up
Located in Toledo, OH
Italian marble turn of the century carved sea maiden sculpture. Young lady perched on a rock. Conch
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Antique Corner Marble Shell Sink
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A lovely, antique corner sink of French marble. Its shell motif gives the impression that it was
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Stone Sinks

Materials

Stone, Marble

Antique Corner Marble Shell Sink
Antique Corner Marble Shell Sink
H 4 in W 20 in D 20 in
Trio Vinatge Carved Pink Coral 18K Yellow Gold Shell Large Link Bracelet
By Trio
Located in Miami, FL
Out of the sea beauty in a prominent wide link bracelet. exquisite textured design, on this
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Vintage 1970s American Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1870 Operculum Carved Shell Memento Ring In 14Kt Yellow And Rose Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian ring with carved operculum shell An extremely rare piece, created in England during the
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Shell Shaped Earrings Made in 14k Yellow Gold with Diamonds on the Edge
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our beautiful Carved Shell Shaped Earrings, handcrafted from 14k yellow gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage shell cameo earrings
Located in Firenze, IT
carved at the end of the 19th century. Cameo hand engraved on shell and filigree. Italian workmanship
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Late 19th Century Naturalistic More Art

Materials

Steel

Vintage shell cameo earrings
Vintage shell cameo earrings
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H 1.97 in W 1.07 in D 0.4 in
A marine specimen: a pair of sea turtle carapace, Italy 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
A wunderkammer marine specimen: an ancient pair of shells or carapaces of a hawksbill sea turtle
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood, Sea turtle

Georgian Burr Yew Conch Shell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
different medium-to-large-sized sea snails. Conch shells typically have a high spire and a noticeable point
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies

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Yew

Georgian Burr Yew Conch Shell Tea Caddy
Georgian Burr Yew Conch Shell Tea Caddy
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H 5.1 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Ceramic Vase, Soliflore Sea Urchin shaped, France 1970
Located in ROUEN, FR
and striped design evokes aquatic or mineral elements : sea urchins, corals and shells. The tiny hole
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Mid-20th Century French Other Vases

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Ceramic, Clay

Regency Convex Giltwood Mirror With Eagle And Sea Serpents
Located in Free Union, VA
of carved and gilded acanthus foliage at the sides, the uppermost transforming into fantastical sea
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Convex Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Mirrored Mantel Piece with Shell Decorations
Located in Stamford, CT
Carved and beveled mantel with shaped and beveled wood top. Carved shell and sea decorations. Front
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Vintage 1930s American Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Fireplace mantle in white marble, central shell and pair of triton, Genova Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient fireplace mantle in white Carrara marble, hand-sculpted with a central shell and flanked by
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Antique 18th Century Italian Doors and Gates

Materials

Carrara Marble

Sicilian Sculpted Armchair Baroque Rococo Italy Throne Shell Walnut Linen Velvet
Located in Ettlingen, DE
top, the sea, and acanthus for a long life. The armchair can be dated around 1715. Carefully
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Antique British Colonial Caned and Carved Planters Chair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
with acanthus and sea shell designs.
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Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Michael Kneebone Branch Coral Shell Emerald Diamond Seahorse Brooch
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
color and has been polished to a porcelain-like finish. The seahorse has been expertly carved from
Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

19th Century Unique Folk Art Guernsey Shell Diorama Display
Located in London, GB
. Filled with sea plants and wonderful selection of shells. This wall mounted display would look wonderful
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Antique 1880s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Italian Carved Solid Walnut Kneeler from 1600s in Patina
Located in Cesena, FC
Lombard / Venetian kneeler from the 1600s, in patina Solid walnut with Greek carved details under
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Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Antiquities

Materials

Walnut

Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
sea shells, backrest supported by a sea horse. The base features fish heads and sea snakes on booth
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique French Carved Stone Fountain Facade from Paris, Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
was hand-carved in limestone in Paris. Although there are several theories about the creation of
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Fountains

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Set of 8 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
a masterfully carved back inspired by scalloped shells which adds visual interest, set above a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870
By John Brogden
Located in London, GB
either a mineral or a shell, upon which a design has been carved in relief—is believed to have originated
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Natural 4.88 Ct Crystal Shell Australian opal pair mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
This beautiful 4.88 Ct Australian gem crystal opal pair, carved into shells, is a truly exceptional
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2010s Australian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Opal, Crystal

Pair of Antique English Carved Wood Dolphin Stands or Pedestals
Located in Palm Beach, FL
and sea shells over a classic scrolled form.
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Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Pedestals

Materials

Mahogany

Natural 9.47 Ct Australian crystal conch-shell opal carving mined by Sue Cooper
Located in BELCONNEN, ACT
. Among Sue’s sea-themed collection, this carved conch shell is a miniature masterpiece. The conch shell
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2010s Australian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Crystal, Opal

Unusual 18th Century Venetian Center Piece in Carved Walnut Wood, Circa 1780
Located in Dallas, TX
Italy and in particular, Venice, where this unusual carved walnut centerpiece was hand-carved, circa
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Centerpieces

Materials

Wood, Walnut

A Set of Four Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Ceiling Washers, Venice ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
handcarved Venetian corner lamps in grotto design. Each with detailed sea shell carvings and a silver finish
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Italian 19th Century Carved Carrara Marble Figural Fountain Jardinière Planter
By Giovanni Battista Lombardi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
standing Putto and a Satyr supporting a sea-shell, on a rockwork base (drilled for water). Attributed to
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Gubelin 1960 Gilbert Albert Organic Earrings in 18kt Gold Abalone Shell & Pearl
By Gubelin
Located in Miami, FL
abalone shells from the seas close to the Philippines Islands. Pearls: Mount with a pair of cultured
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Gold Sea Turtle Diamond Turquoise and Coral 18 Karat Brooch Pin
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
art brooch features a hand carved turquoise sea turtle on a bed of natural coral gemstones. The turtle
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Fine Late 19th Century Carved Giltwood and Gesso Mirror
Located in New York, NY
" and roses along the top and a sea shell at the base. The entire frame has beautiful inlaid floral
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Stunning Late 19th Century Carved Giltwood and Gesso Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A stunning late 19th century carved giltwood and gesso mirror. Of oval form with sea shells and
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Giltwood

Louis XV Hand Carved French Marble Mantel Rouge Royale
Located in New York, NY
in simple lines. Front undulating serpentine breast shows a sea shell with leaves as a highlight
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large and Fantastic Late 19th Century Carved Giltwood Bevelled Mirror
Located in New York, NY
sea shells and floral designs. Original water gilding.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Mirrors and Firepla...

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Spanish Hat Badge Pendant Carved in Jet
Located in Chicago, IL
pilgrim’s badge for Santiago, carved of jet (see the scallop shell beads on nos. 23 and 24). Some of the
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Antique 16th Century Spanish More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Silver

Antique Spanish Hat Badge Pendant Carved in Jet
Antique Spanish Hat Badge Pendant Carved in Jet
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W 1.7 in D 0.48 in L 1.74 in
Large and Important Late 19th Century Carved Oak Console Table
Located in New York, NY
with a sea shell. Stamped Gaumeloose to the carcass under the marble top.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Castellani 42.06ct Black Opal Venus Hand Carved Intaglio 18kt Gold Brooch
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
over the sea shell. The deep purple iridescence of the opal is pronounced in the daylight. The GIA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Italian Antique 18th Century Mythological Carved Coral 18Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
sea shells and holding a bunch of grapes and vines. The coral piece is mount in a customized adapted
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Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite Antique Italian Gold Giltwood Italian Marble Herm Carved Corner Table
Located in GB
/ ships busts followed by feathers and flowers leading up to sea shells, it truly is a work of art and
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Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Exquisite Antique French Gold Giltwood Italian Marble Herm Carved Centre Table
Located in GB
busts followed by pineapple skin and flowers leading up to sea shells, it truly is a work of art and
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Antique 1860s French French Provincial Center Tables

Materials

Marble

Early 19th Century French Oil on Canvas Beach Painting in Carved Gilt Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
wood frame, the hand painted canvas depicts a mother and daughter picking sea shell on the beach and
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Antique Early 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Italian 1850 Renaissance Revival Pendant Carved In Coral Mount In 14Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
pieces carved from natural Italian red coral from the Mediterranean sea. This rare piece has been created
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Antique 1850s Italian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco 1930 Italy Antique Cameo Necklace 14Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Citrines
Located in Miami, FL
about 224 carats. Embellished with a large oval cameo, carved from natural sea-shell and mounted in an
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sag Harbor Whale Scrimshaw Cribbage Board
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Authentic Scrimshaw carved into and antique tortoise shell with brass legs. Carved aboard the Ship
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Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
from the shells of certain species of sea turtles. The shells of these turtles are composed of a hard
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
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H 4.72 in W 7.87 in D 4.72 in
19th Century Taxidermy Blowfish Still Life
Located in Ross, CA
, this incredible taxidermy blowfish with shells and Mediterranean sea elements remains in great
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Taxidermy

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Taxidermy Blowfish Still Life
19th Century Taxidermy Blowfish Still Life
H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 21.66 in
20th Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Inlays & Mounts
Located in Miami, FL
price and high demand for furniture with sea turtle shell are explained by the shortage of material, it
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Buffets

Materials

Bronze

18th Original Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Carey Inlays
Located in Miami, FL
furniture with sea turtle shell are explained by the shortage of material, it was necessary to import
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Buffets

Materials

Bronze

Large Fish Dish, Top Cover with Seafood and Fishes Attributed to Franco Lapini
By Franco Lapini
Located in Paris, FR
, sea horses, and shells are decorating the lid and will magnify your tables. Work attributed to Franco
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Vintage 1970s Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Enormous Antique Walnut Fireplace Mantel Signed Carlo Scarselli
Located in London, GB
carved with three pairs of sea serpents alternating with flambeau urns and scallop shells. The shells are
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Walnut

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Carved Sea Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carved sea shell for your home. A carved sea shell — often made from wood, shell and stone — can elevate any home. There are 25 variations of the antique or vintage carved sea shell you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a carved sea shell — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A carved sea shell made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. Interi and Lee Weitzman each produced at least one beautiful carved sea shell that is worth considering.

How Much is a Carved Sea Shell?

Prices for a carved sea shell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $140 and can go as high as $48,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,450.