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Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells and Motto "Ever Thine"
Located in Downingtown, PA
Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells and Motto "Ever Thine",
Barbados, West Indies,
Circa 1885
Category
Early 20th Century Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
English Iron Greco-Roman Style Standing Cherub Carrying a Sea Shell Bird Bath
Located in Atlanta, GA
carrying a sea shell on his head. Experience the enchanting fusion of English craftsmanship and Greco-Roman
Category
20th Century English Greco Roman Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
H 28 in W 14.6 in D 15 in
Jocelyn Burton Sterling Silver Sea Shell Encrusted Tazza or Compote
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible sterling silver tazza by Jocelyn Burton.
With a seashell and sea-life encrusted
Category
20th Century British Modern Centerpieces and Tazzas
Materials
Sterling Silver
Minton Porcelain Plate, Sea Shells by W. Mussill, Victorian, 1891
By Minton
Located in London, GB
artist Wenceslas (William) Mussill. The plate has an aquatic scene with sea shells in the centre and
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
English Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Shell Compote Pedestal Centerpiece, circa 1880
By Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique Victorian English majolica shell compote pedestal centerpiece by Joseph Holdcroft
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Centerpieces
Materials
Majolica
H 6 in W 9.5 in D 8.5 in
Paperweight with Seashore Theme Handmade with Real Sea Shells & Crab, circa 1970
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
seashore including a small crab and various different small sea shells, all carefully positioned and
Category
20th Century English Folk Art Paperweights
Materials
Acrylic
No Reserve
H 1.38 in Dm 3.32 in
Listen, Shell, oil painting on copper, Style of Realism, Florence, Sound of Sea
Located in Houston, TX
Listen is inspired by the moment you put your ear to a shell and hear the sound f the sea. If you
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Copper
John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870
By John Brogden
Located in London, GB
Antique shell cameo brooch and earrings by John Brogden, English, circa 1870. A yellow gold suite
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Wedgwood English Majolica Aesthetic Taste Snail Shell and Ivy Pitcher circa 1870
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An English Wedgwood Majolica pitcher, an aesthetic movement mold showing a snail shell against
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Earthenware
H 9.5 in W 6 in D 7.5 in
Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes
Located in Dallas, TX
, which in turn, have a bottom layer of loose shells, sea-life etc. On this sits a Pedestal, made of shell
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell, Glass, Mahogany
English Brass Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of heavy old English brass candelabra, each with two candleholders. A sea-life design
Category
Antique 19th Century English Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Bamboo
Located in Nashville, TN
decoupage of sea shells on the top and bottom. These tables fit wonderfully into almost any room! #864
Category
Antique 1880s Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Bone China Royal Doulton Rhodes Saucer with Pink and Blue Shell Design, England
By Royal Daulton
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful crisp white bone china saucer with a sea shell design around the rim. It has a crisp
Category
Vintage 1980s English Late Victorian Tableware
Materials
Gold
Antique English Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars & Sons
By Leuchars & Son
Located in Northampton, GB
describes a type of decorative material made from the shells of certain species of sea turtles. The shells
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
English Silver Footed Tray or Salver with Seashell Motif
Located in Austin, TX
style, featuring a pattern of sea shells around the circumference, with an etched scrollwork design in
Category
20th Century English Chippendale Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Brass, Metal, Silver Plate
Antique English Georgian Fruitwood Inlaid Banjo Wheel Barometer Thermometer
Located in Dayton, OH
inliad satinwood sea shell and floral motif. Made by F. Peduze Co. Circa 1780s-1820s. Measures: 38".
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Fruitwood
Count Gleichen’s shrapnel paperweight. Russian and English, 1854
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Count Gleichen’s Russian shell paperweight, the tooth shaped fragment of a Russian armament shell
Category
Antique 1880s English Paperweights
Materials
Metal, Silver
19th Century English Sheffield Silverplate Nautilus Shaped Spoon Warmer
Located in Tarry Town, NY
sea shell. A unique and charming piece dating from circa 1875.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Minton Japonisme Aesthetic Movement Majolica Aubergine Eggplant Vase
By Minton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shell base with stylized coral branches and sea plant leaves. The interior shows the same rich green
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Antique English Carved Wood Dolphin Stands or Pedestals
Located in Palm Beach, FL
and sea shells over a classic scrolled form.
Category
Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Pedestals
Materials
Mahogany
English Wedgwood Jasperware Scallop Seashell Teal Blue & White Box, circa 1980s
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
. #: LU1314226117872 (SOLD)
Other decorative objects shown available separately.
Wedgewood [SIC]
Sea shell [SIC]
Category
Vintage 1980s English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stoneware
H 1.5 in W 1.69 in D 2.13 in
Rare Matthew Linwood Georgian English Sterling Silver Snail Form Vinaigrette Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
form of a snail shell or sea shell.
It was made by Matthew Linwood II - a Georgian Birmingham
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Boxes and Cases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Free Shipping
H 13 in W 25 in L 30 in
An exquisite and rare early 19t C Spode cabinet cup and saucer circa 1830
Located in Central England, GB
and deeply gilded displays of exotic sea shells which are most unusual. This wonderful rare cup and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 2.37 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Swedish Art Deco Scone by Arno Glossner for Bohlmarks, Sweden, 1938
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Glossner AB
Located in Stockholm, SE
a conch shell, which was believed to control the waves and calm the seas.
Triton appears in various
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Circa 1880-1900 Seashells & Seaweed Motif Fish Service by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880-1900 sea shells & seaweed motif fish service, Limoges, France. Comprised of a platter
Category
Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Tableware
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
An exquisite and rare early 19th century Spode cabinet cup and saucer circa 1830
By Spode
Located in Central England, GB
and deeply gilded displays of exotic sea shells which are most unusual. This wonderful rare cup and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
H 11 in W 15 in D 15 in
Lead Merchild
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
sculpture depicts a merchild atop a rock formation. This mischievous sea creature trumpets into his shell to
Category
Mid-20th Century English Statues
Materials
Lead
Wedgwood Jasperware Dish with Scallop Seashell Design
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
: 6.75" diameter
Wedgewood [SIC]
Sea shell [SIC]
Category
20th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Wartime Still Life Watercolor by Important British Ceramic Pottery Sculptor 1945
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
James Tower.
English ( b.1919 - d.1988 ).
Still Life of Cut Flowers in a Pottery Jug, 1945
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
H 19.89 in W 16.54 in D 0.48 in
Pair of Early 19th Century Triton Candlesticks Storm Lanterns by Wood & Caldwell
By Wood & Caldwell
Located in London, GB
messenger of the sea, blowing a conch shell to calm or raise the waves.
In art and literature, Tritons have
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
H 21.26 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Wartime Still Life Watercolor by Important British Ceramic Pottery Sculptor
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
James Tower.
English ( b.1919 - d.1988 ).
Still Life of Flowers in a Jug and a Plate of Fruit
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
H 22.25 in W 19.3 in D 0.48 in
Arcimboldo by Roland Barthes (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
text is in English. Arcimboldo has become best known for his portraits of human heads made up from
Category
Antique 16th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Wartime Still Life Watercolor by Important British Ceramic Pottery Sculptor 1944
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
James Tower.
English ( b.1919 - d.1988 ).
Still Life of Flowers in a Jug and a Bowl of Apples
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
H 18.12 in W 19.69 in D 0.48 in
Original Hand Painted Tiger Bamboo Pedestal Side Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
border are "Tiger Bamboo" also known as "Tortoise Shell Bamboo" and "English Bamboo"
1900, United States
Category
Antique Early 1900s Philippine Side Tables
Materials
Rattan
Sir Christopher by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 65 Pcs Dinner
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
into the harmonious proportions in the center shell-symbolizing the sea-surrounded by an intertwining
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Original Hand Painted Tiger Bamboo Pedestal Side Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
border are "Tiger Bamboo" also known as "Tortoise Shell Bamboo" and "English Bamboo"
1900, United States
Category
Antique Early 1900s Philippine Side Tables
Materials
Rattan
18th Century Copper Engraving by Lister
Located in Houston, TX
Framed large black and white engraving of sea shells by Lister. This very rare copper engraving
Category
Antique 18th Century English Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Plank Table in historical wood by Danish Fine Cabinetmaker Malte Gormsen
By Malte Gormsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Battle of Copenhagen (Slaget på Reden):
In 1801 Denmark was attacked by an English fleet led by Admiral
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Pine
H 29.93 in W 110.24 in D 35.44 in
Sir Christopher by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 40 Pieces Dinner
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
harmonious proportions in the center shell-symbolizing the sea-surrounded by an intertwining array of foliage
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons
By Gibson & Langman
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
God Triton holding a trident with a sea shell to his shoulder and standing over a cornucopia*; often
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sir Christopher by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 51 Pcs Dinner
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
proportions in the center shell-symbolizing the sea-surrounded by an intertwining array of foliage, fruit, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Jasperware Buckle, Wedgwood, Matthew Boulton, Circa 1795
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
fertility. According to one legend, Aphrodite emerged from the sea on a shell-borne chariot drawn by
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Pottery
Materials
Cut Steel
Jocelyn Burton Seashell and Moonstone Encrusted Sterling Silver Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with miniature silver sea shells and bezel set with 2 moonstone cabochon gemstones.
The sides of the
Category
Vintage 1970s British Modern Boxes and Cases
Materials
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Sir Christopher by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 18 Service 97 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
shell-symbolizing the sea-surrounded by an intertwining array of foliage, fruit, and flowers. The
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Antique Levesley Brothers Sheffied England Silver Plate Celluloid Fish Serving S
By Levesley Brothers
Located in Dayton, OH
picture of a batsman taking guard (later used by Joseph Allen); and a sea shell with the word ‘FORWARD
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Tableware
Materials
Metal
H 2.25 in W 10 in D 13.75 in
Sir Christopher by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 56 Pcs Dinner
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
shell-symbolizing the sea-surrounded by an intertwining array of foliage, fruit, and flowers, typifying
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Rare Harold Ionson Seymour Federal Demilune Birdseye Commode Console Cabinet
By Thomas Seymour
Located in Dayton, OH
and superb sunburst / starburst top with nautical sea shell and cartouche theme. Includes silverware
Category
Late 20th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Satinwood
H 51.5 in W 39.25 in D 24.5 in
'BANGA' Modular Space Age Architecture, Carlo Zappa Bungalow Int, 1971, Italy
By Carlo Zappa
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
ones own home.
Basic construction details
The outer shell of the micro bungalow consists of two
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Architectural Elements
Materials
Composition
H 110.24 in Dm 127.96 in
Spira Fiore
By Charissa Brock
Located in Boston, MA
draws inspiration from sea shells. It is made of three layers of bamboo. One layer uses hand cast paper
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood, Wax, Handmade Paper, Linen
Belleek Coffee Cup Trio, Shamrock Pattern, 1891-1926
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
: there are sea shells, froth, kelp, tree roots and bark, corals and woven baskets. The Shamrock series is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Belleek Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Cream Grass Pattern, Victorian 1863-1891
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
that were inspired by nature rather than by fashion: there are sea shells, froth, seaweeds, tree roots
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Victorian Rare Ashburton Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
soft greys, and occasional veins of red and white, coupled with the many Medrepore (coral rich) shell
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Belleek Cabaret Tea Set for Two, Shamrock Pattern, 1891-1946
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
inspired by nature rather than by fashion: there are sea shells, froth, kelp, tree roots and bark, corals
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Helix Oculi
By Charissa Brock
Located in Boston, MA
idea started with a very simple sea shell shape. Each time I made a spiral shaped piece over the years
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Steel
English Victorian George Jones Majolica Centerpiece, Turquoise Shell
By George Jones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
English Victorian George Jones Majolica centerpiece modeled as three shells topped by a putto with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Pottery
Materials
Pottery
English Majolica Large Clam Shell Bowl, circa 1885
Located in Quechee, VT
This Majolica bowl, in the shape of the bottom half of a large clam shell, has an aqua exterior and
Category
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Bowls
Materials
Maiolica, Majolica
18th C Antique Longcase Grandfather Mahogany Tidal Dial Clock by James Richards
By English Clock Systems
Located in Antrim, GB
stunning case is veneered in best quality flame mahogany with shell inlay, canted base corners, infilled
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
Materials
Mahogany
H 93 in W 22 in D 10 in
Large Five Light Root Wood and Copper Sea Urchin Table Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Extremely unusual English Channel sea urchin lamp on root wood base with copper folliage.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
'Scallop Shell' Contemporary, Traditional Fabric in Red
By Barneby Gates
Located in Pewsey, Wiltshire
: General domestic upholstery
Sold per metre.
The prettiest of sea shells, our Scallop design
Category
2010s British Curtains and Valances
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Linen
'Scallop Shell' Contemporary, Traditional Fabric in Plaster/Green
By Barneby Gates
Located in Pewsey, Wiltshire
domestic upholstery
Sold per metre.
The prettiest of sea shells, our Scallop design has a lovely hand
Category
2010s British Curtains and Valances
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Linen
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English Sea Shell For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal English sea shell for your home. An English sea shell — often made from metal, ceramic and silver — can elevate any home. There are 41 variations of the antique or vintage English sea shell you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer English sea shell, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each English sea shell bearing Victorian, Arts and Crafts or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made English sea shell over the years, but those crafted by Belleek Pottery Ltd., Wallace Silversmiths and Minton are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is an English Sea Shell?
Prices for an English sea shell start at $149 and top out at $102,947 with the average selling for $3,575.
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