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Antique WW1 Era Brass Trench Art Engraved Shell Casing Dinner Bell or Gong
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very unique and interesting engraved shell casing is unsigned with respect to its maker, but
Category

Early 20th Century Kuwaiti Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

French Pair of World War I Brass Engraved Shell Casings Trench Artillery, French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I vases. Trench Artillery Brass engraved
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

French Pair of World War I Brass Heron Engraved Shells Casing Trench Artillery
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I. Trench Artillery Brass engraved
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Shell Spectacular: A Collection of Mollusk Shells Engraved and Handcolored, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
The illustration is a collection of various shells, likely representing both gastropods and
Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Exceptional Engraved WWI Brass Shell Case with Egyptian Scene
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and well engraved WWI brass shell case with and Egyptian style scene set below
Category

Vintage 1910s Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Antique WWI Trench Art Engraved Brass Artillery Shell Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Antique WWI Trench Art Engraved Brass Artillery Shell Table Lamp Offered for sale is a unique and
Category

Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

WWI German Trench Artillery Brass Shell Casing with Engraved Foliage Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office or a study display shelf with this antique trench art shell casing. Created
Category

Early 20th Century German Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Made to Order Starburst Helena Mirror, Engraved Gilt Shell Motif at Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made to Order Starburst Helena Mirror with Engraved Gilt Shell Motif at Top. the Mirror has a
Category

2010s American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf, Steel, Gold

"Costis" Snail Shell Bracelet Engraved with VVS 0.99 Cts Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
"Costis" Snail Shell Bracelet engraved with VVS 0.99 carats Diamonds. Costis loves to observe
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1940s Floral Print Engraved MS & S 14k Gold Shell Bangle
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 1940s Floral Print Engraved 14k Shell Gold Bangle combines elegance and vintage charm, making
Category

Mid-20th Century Bangles

Materials

14k Gold

Coconut Shell Engraved Tribal Bowl from Nias, Mentawai Islands, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand crafted and tribal engraved bowl originates from Nias Island Indonesia. It features
Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Coconut

Engraved Tortoiseshell Music Box with French Revolutionary Inscription
Located in London, GB
This finely engraved and inscribed tortoiseshell music box is a precious piece of French Revolution
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

1930 Luigi Brusotti Seabed Engraved Fish Shell Italian Art Deco Wall Mirror
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in Brescia, IT
Art Deco Wall Mirror Luigi Brusotti _ Milano Italy. 1930 Seabed Engraved Mirror with Metal Frame
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Vintage Large Hand Engraved 18k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch/ Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– Natural Genuine Shell - Carved Cameo - Medium Orange Color w/ Cream Carving - 63.61 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Near Pair of 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Gilt & Polychromed Marble Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with giltwood and ebonized engraved shell-carved trellis friezes on each side. This intricate detailing
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Tables

Materials

Marble

"Costis" Snail Shell Earrings Engraved in 18K Rose Gold - VVS 0.59 Cts Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
"Costis" Snail Shell Earrings Engraved in 18K Rose Gold with VVS 0.59 Carats Diamonds. The
Category

2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Capiz Shell Placemats, Coasters , Sea Shell Napking Rings and Napkins
Located in Boca Raton, FL
embroidered napkins and 6 engraved sea shell napkin rings.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Tableware

Materials

Shell

"Costis" Snail Shell Ring Engraved in 18K Rose Gold with VVS 0.22 Cts Diamonds
Located in Athens, GR
"Costis" Snail Shell Ring Engraved in 18K Rose Gold with VVS 0.22 Carats Diamonds. Costis loves to
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Antique George I Sterling Silver Tobacco Box
By Edward Cornock 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
engraved shell and scrolling leaf design to the shaped thumbpiece. This impressive Georgian tobacco box
Category

Antique 1720s English Georgian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Persian Engraved Ghalam-Zani Brass Islamic Vases with Wooden Wall Brackets
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful pair of Persian engraved Ghalam-zani Islamic brass vases on Middle Eastern Syrian Moorish
Category

Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Wall Brackets

Materials

Brass

Antique Dutch Colonial VOC Batavian Tortoise Shell Silver Sirih Casket 1750
Located in Portland, OR
A rare, Dutch Colonial, Batavian (now Jakarta) Dutch East Indies silver and tortoise shell Sirih
Category

Antique 1750s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet
Located in Mexico, DF
Mexican cabinet. Made of tortoiseshell, pen-engraved and wood. Possible Oaxaca or Puebla, 17th
Category

Antique 17th Century North American Spanish Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet
Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet
H 21.66 in W 27.56 in D 13.78 in
Early 1900 Cameo Shell Lamp Greek Mythology Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Cameo Shell Lamp Early 1900 Italy "Three Graces" engraved Metal Base with three sphinxes Perfect
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Footed Shell Dish/ Vide-Poche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Footed Shell Dish/Vide-Poche France, circa 1870s An exquisite Napoleon
Category

Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ormolu

1940s Bronze Shell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gilt bronze shell sconces with 3 interior lights
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1940s Bronze Shell Sconces
1940s Bronze Shell Sconces
H 9 in W 12 in D 4 in
Italian Ebonized Frame, Tortoiseshell and Engraved Bone, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian ebonized frame, tortoiseshell and engraved bone, 19th century. Measures: 52 x 41cm 39.5
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Wood

18th Century Albertus Seba Shell Engravings, Pair
By Albertus Seba 1
Located in Pasadena, CA
Outstanding pair of 18th century hand-colored shell engravings by Albertus Seba (1665-1736). Plates
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Prints

Materials

Paper

Illustrated Bivalve Shells from 'Dictionnaire Classique des Sciences Naturelles'
Located in Langweer, NL
are a type of shellfish with a compressed body enclosed within a hinged shell. These specific
Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Marine Curiosities: An Assortment of Shells and Sea Life, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
The illustration, an original hand-colored engraving, features a collection of shells and marine
Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Modern Embossed Gold Shell Artwork, Luxurious Metallic Finish & Layered Framing
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Modern Embossed Gold Shell Artwork, Luxurious Metallic Finish & Layered Framing Description: This
Category

20th Century French Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

Shells of the Unio: A Study in Nature's Diversity, circa 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Shells of the Unio: A Study in Nature's Diversity Description: This compilation features
Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

XX Century Italian Sterling Silver Centerpiece with shells
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
shells were embossed inside the object, surrounded by a knurling workmanship, precisely to highlight the
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Other Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Silver Plated over Brass Tray with Engraved Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
engraved floral and shell decor with a repousse motif around the rim. The decorative tray is in excellent
Category

Early 20th Century French Tray Tables

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Faux Albino Sea Turtle Shell Scrimshaw with American Historical Vignettes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
shell is engraved with the phrase "E pluribus unum," which translates to "Out of many, one" in Latin
Category

20th Century Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Resin

Four Georgian Sterling Armorial Shell Dishes, William Plummer, London, 1791
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Four Georgian Sterling Armorial Shell Dishes, William Plummer, London, 1791 William Plummer
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham 'Narragansett' Sterling- Silver Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorham 'Narragansett' Sterling- Silver Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon USA, circa 1890s A rare
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
Category

Late 19th Century Naturalistic More Art

Materials

Steel

Vintage shell cameo earrings
Vintage shell cameo earrings
H 1.97 in W 1.07 in D 0.4 in
Vintage shell cameo Gold Bracelet
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage 18k gold bracelet in engraved natural shell cameo rome hestorical sights in 18k gold
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Bracelets

Set of Twelve 20th Century Solid Silver Shell Shape Place Holder
By Roberto Malagola
Located in VALENZA, IT
Elegant set consisting of 2 boxes containing 12 shell-shaped placeholders in solid 800 silver. The
Category

1990s Italian Baroque Tableware

Materials

Silver

French Pair World War i Brass Thistle & Cross of Lorraine Shells Casing
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I Very typical of this war because the
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Italian Contemporary Polished Chrome and Black Glass Console with Shell Motif
Located in New York, NY
with shell or stylized leaf motif, the very sophisticated tops in black glass covered with a line
Category

2010s Italian Organic Modern Console Tables

Materials

Chrome

Giorgio Armani 1990s Tortoise Shell Sunglasses
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
1990s! The perfect every day sunglasses featuring brown lenses accompanied by a stunning tortoise shell
Category

1990s Italian Sunglasses

Pair of Colored Sea Shell Prints, circa 1889
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Pair of Colored Sea Shell Prints, engraved by J. Miller, circa 1889, naturalist
Category

Antique 1880s English Other Prints

Materials

Paper

Moschino Tortoise Shell with Interior & Exterior Name-Plate Arms
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
Moschino wonderfully detailed tortoise shell sunglass are engraved with the signature name-plate on
Category

1990s Italian Sunglasses

Antique Holy Water Font Crucifix Shell and Silver French Napoleon III
Located in Labrit, Landes
. Vegetal details engraved on the shell. Very delicate work. Good antique condition for its age with minor
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items

Materials

Silver

John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870
By John Brogden
Located in London, GB
scroll clasp, the earrings each composed of a vertical oval Bull’s Mouth shell cameo engraved with a bust
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Georgian Silver Salt Spoon thread and shell bowl London 1815 Wm Chawner
By William Chawner
Located in Toronto, Ontario
design with gilded shell bowl, handle engraved with crest of a crescent. Nice solid heavy quality
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century Antique Jerusalem Mother of Pearl Shell Carved Plaques
Located in London, GB
A beautiful collection of five shells engraved from the Holy Land depicts a religion scenes, three
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Israeli Mounted Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

French Metamorphic Opera Glasses, 18K Gold
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Exquisitely engraved with delicate floral motifs, these glasses fold up perfectly to fit into their
Category

Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold

A delicate tortoiseshell 'armband' from the Lower Sepik River Province
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sepik River Province, Papua New Guinea, probably late 19th century Tortoiseshell bracelets are frequently more than just ornaments in Sepik River civilizations; they are representat...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Fine 17th Century Dutch Colonial Armorial Tortoiseshell & Silver Box, Dated 1691
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A dutch tortoiseshell box with two engraved silver plaques Amsterdam, 1691, with maker's mark of
Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Rare Antique Inlaid Smoking Tansu, Complete 1850
Located in South Burlington, VT
engraved antique long pipe and two removable covered bronze cylinders all executed by expert mid-19th
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

1905 Edwardian Leather, Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Letter Box
Located in Morristown, NJ
1905, England, Unusual and striking Edwardian letter box with leather sides. The curved top and base are mounted with scrolling sterling silver. The front has a monogrammed ("DEW") p...
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
or Campaign style gilt bronze handles are flush mounted and beautifully engraved. We had a matching
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Bronze

Slate Sundial, Decorated And Dated 1704
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Slate sundial engraved and decorated with cornucopias, shells and a crown topped with the motto "In
Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Louis XIV Sundials

Materials

Slate

Slate Sundial, Decorated And Dated 1704
Slate Sundial, Decorated And Dated 1704
H 14.18 in W 13.98 in D 0.4 in
Baccarat Attributed Gilt Bronze and Cut Glass Centerpiece Bowl
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
diamond and shell motifs and engraved with floral designs on the sides, and an ormolu bronze frame with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Planters, Cachepot...

Materials

Bronze

Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
and domed lid. The Mother of Pearl with finely engraved decoration and Abalone shell iridescent dots
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Silver Gilt Cased Miniature Folding Knife by Francis Higgins, 1896
By Francis Higgins
Located in London, GB
This beautiful silver gilt miniature is finely modelled with pistol handle decorated with shells and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Tableware

Materials

Silver

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Inlaid Banjo Barometer
Located in Suffolk, GB
case with inlaid satinwood shells brass bezel engraved silvered dial original hands and a thermometer
Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Other

Rare set of antique sterling silver asparagus easters and serving tongs - 1899
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
, all featuring engraved zig zag borders, and shell detailing. The set together weighs 12.33 troy ounces
Category

Vintage 1910s English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Engraved Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic engraved shell available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bone and tortoise shell, every engraved shell was constructed with great care. Find 54 options for an antique or vintage engraved shell now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer engraved shell, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An engraved shell made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. A well-made engraved shell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Japy Frères, Samuel Marti and Albertus Seba are consistently popular.

How Much is a Engraved Shell?

An engraved shell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,626, while the lowest priced sells for $135 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.