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English Victorian Sea Shell

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
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Dinner Plates

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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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Majolica

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
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes
Located in Dallas, TX
Victorian home. Exotic Shells from far-flung places were combined to make a STUNNING Floral Display and
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Glass, Mahogany

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
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Vintage 1980s English Late Victorian Tableware

Materials

Gold

19th Century Victorian Rare Ashburton Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A superb, tall and elegant 19th century rare Victorian corbeled and panelled period fireplace in
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons
By Gibson & Langman
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver Triton pattern
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Tableware

Materials

Metal

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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Victorian Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Crescent Brooch, circa 1885
Located in London, GB
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Set of Eleven (11) Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
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Located in Great Barrington, MA
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Located in Scottsdale, AZ
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By George Jones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Porcelain Plate, Minton, 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
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Pair of Firedogs with Sea Shells & Scroll Work
Located in London, GB
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Andirons

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Pair of Firedogs with Sea Shells & Scroll Work
Pair of Firedogs with Sea Shells & Scroll Work
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Victorian Snake Chain with a Scallop Shell Locket
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
symbol of the sea keeps memories of the shore present all year. The scallop shell symbol in the medieval
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Antique 1870s Victorian Chain Bracelets

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Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Green Neptune, Victorian, 1891-1926
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
are sea shells, froth, kelp, tree roots and bark, corals and woven baskets. The Neptune series is
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Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Green Neptune, Victorian, 1891-1926
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
are sea shells, froth, kelp, tree roots and bark, corals and woven baskets. The Neptune series is
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Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Pink Neptune, Victorian, circa 1891
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
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Porcelain

Belleek Porcelain Demitasse Cup, Soft Pink Tridacna, Victorian 1891-1926
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
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Belleek Porcelain Cup and Saucer, Grass Pattern, Victorian 1863-1891
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
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Porcelain

Oil Painting Portrait of Lord Edward Grenfell, 1st Baron St Just (1870-1941)
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Located in London, GB
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English Victorian Sea Shell Lithographs
Located in New York, NY
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Pink Tridacna Shell, Victorian 1891-1926
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
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Located in GB
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Located in London, GB
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By Wedgwood
Located in Lambertville, NJ
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By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Antique Wedgwood Oyster Plate
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
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By John Bell, Minton
Located in London, GB
with her feet in the frothy sea and a sea shell beside her, is called Miranda. The name means "worthy
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Porcelain

Parian Porcelain Teapot, Belleek Green Hexagon Shape, 2nd BM 1891-1926
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
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Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
pdr (19 kg) carronades, 4 × 8 in (200 mm) "shell" guns 1857: 2 × 10 in (250 mm) Dahlgren guns, 22 × 9
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Antique Portrait of US Naval Man in Naples
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Belleek Porcelain Honey Pot with Cover, Shamrocks, Bees, 1891-1926
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
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Located in Sale, Cheshire
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Antique Mid-Victorian Iris Shell Cameo Brooch
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Located in Umberleigh, Devon
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Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
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English Victorian Sea Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal English victorian sea shell for your home. Each English victorian sea shell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. If you’re shopping for an English victorian sea shell, we have 13 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the English victorian sea shell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right English victorian sea shell, those designed in Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Belleek Pottery Ltd., Gibson & Langman and Minton each produced at least one beautiful English victorian sea shell that is worth considering.

How Much is an English Victorian Sea Shell?

Prices for an English victorian sea shell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $149 and can go as high as $21,867, while the average can fetch as much as $3,063.