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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
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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
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Chanel Cream 2-Ply Cashmere Crew Neck Pullover
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
with their signature name engraved on a "Mother-of-Pearl" plate sewn on the lower front near the hem
Category

1990s Italian Camisoles and Shell Tops

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
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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
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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
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps

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
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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
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2010s Italian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

"Costis" Snail Shell Bracelet Engraved with VVS 0.99 Cts Diamonds
"Costis" Snail Shell Bracelet Engraved with VVS 0.99 Cts Diamonds
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H 0.91 in W 1.38 in Dm 2.17 in L 6.7 in
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
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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
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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
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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
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Esper Antique 18th century Moth engraving with original hand-colouring
By LG Klinger (engraver)
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
. Printed on hand made laid paper. Engraved by JC Bock. From Eugenius Esper's "Die Schmetterlinge in
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic More Prints

Materials

Engraving

Esper Antique 18th century Moth engraving with original hand-colouring
By LG Klinger (engraver)
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
. Printed on hand made laid paper. Engraved by JC Bock. From Eugenius Esper's "Die Schmetterlinge in
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic More Prints

Materials

Engraving

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

"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
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2010s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose 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
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Tables

Materials

Marble

"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
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2010s Italian Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

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
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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
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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
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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
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
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Antique 1720s English Georgian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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
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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
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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
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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
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Wood

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

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
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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Prints

Materials

Paper

Shell Engravings from Sowerby's Illustrations of Marine Life, circa 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Shell Engravings from Sowerby's Illustrations of Marine Life Description: This compilation
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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
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Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

The Patterns of Nature: Tapes and Cytheraea Shell Engravings, circa 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: The Patterns of Nature: Tapes and Cytheraea Shell Engravings Description: This compilation
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Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

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
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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
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Vintage 1980s Italian Other Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

The Art of Marine Shells: A Window into Nature's Elegance, circa 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Marine Shell Illustrations by James Sowerby Description: This compilation showcases two beautiful
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Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

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

Pair of Gabriella Crespi shells with hand-decorated silver metal application
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of Gabriella Crespi shells with hand-decorated silver metal application, engraved signature
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Vintage 1970s Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

20th Century Italian Baroque Sterling Silver Engraved Tea-Coffeeset with Tray
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
a shell design, typical of the Baroque style. Later it was enriched with volute engraving
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1990s Italian Baroque Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Circa 1970 Sterling Silver Flatware Service in Old Maryland Engraved by Kirk
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage sterling silver Old Maryland Engraved pattern flatware service by Kirk. Monogram HSH
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Mid-20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
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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
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Antique Late 18th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver-Mounted 2-Compartmented Box, European, possibly
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

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
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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
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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
Antique Silver Ladle, Small Soup & Stew Ladles Engraved Decorative Art Deco
Located in Hampshire, GB
the handle are embellished with the Classic Queen's pattern ornamentation, including a convex shell
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Still life with Shell
By Constantin Font
Located in Pasadena, CA
, painter of genre, nudes, landscapes, orientalist, sculptor and engraver. Outstanding member of the Society
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1950s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Still life with Shell
Still life with Shell
H 25.2 in W 28.35 in D 1.97 in
Antique Edwardian Quality Sheffield Plated Engraved Tea Tray
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality Sheffield plated engraved tea tray having a serpentine shaped quality
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) Cowrie shell snuff box with hinged
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage shell cameo Gold Bracelet
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage 18k gold bracelet in engraved natural shell cameo rome hestorical sights in 18k gold
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Vintage 1950s Retro Bracelets

19th Century Gentilhomme Shell Cameo
Located in Poitiers, FR
Antique cameo on shell. Slightly curved He represents a gentleman, face and bust engraved with
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Brooches

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
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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
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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
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1990s Italian Sunglasses

Modernist 1981 Sculptural Secret Table Box Carved In Marble Sandalwood And Shell
Located in Miami, FL
natural shell on top. It is composed by three graduated pieces, two of them are hidden secrets
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Cameo of the Last Supper Engraved Brooch and Pendant
Located in Berkeley, CA
miniature sculpture in relief, carved from a single shell. Travelers touring Europe helped promote cameo
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Antique Early 1800s American Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Cameo of the Last Supper Engraved Brooch and Pendant
Cameo of the Last Supper Engraved Brooch and Pendant
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H 2 in W 2.5 in D 0.25 in L 2.5 in
Contemporary Sterling Silver 12 Gauge Shotgun Shell Cufflinks
Located in Lexington, KY
example of a spent primer on a real life shotgun shell. The backs of each link is also engraved with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass, Bronze

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
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Antique 1880s English Other Prints

Materials

Paper

10K Yellow Gold Antique Shell Cameo Brooch 11.9g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique shell cameo brooch with 10k yellow gold bezel. The gold bezel is stamped 10k. The brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold Antique Shell Cameo Brooch 11.9g
10K Yellow Gold Antique Shell Cameo Brooch 11.9g
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W 1.88 in L 1.75 in
Large Great Shell Bowl by Pol Chambost
By Pol Chambost
Located in Paris, FR
white clay giving a pearlized effect. Back in black enamel. Engraved signature on back.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Large Great Shell Bowl by Pol Chambost
Large Great Shell Bowl by Pol Chambost
H 3.15 in W 32.68 in D 11.03 in
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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.