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.
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.