Engraved Shell
to
102
1,406
515
771
477
404
350
262
218
218
200
199
175
129
123
87
77
55
41
41
35
34
34
32
29
28
27
26
25
23
23
22
21
20
20
20
20
20
17
14
14
12
12
12
11
9
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
138
31
21
11
9
Sort By
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
H 18 in W 16 in D 10.75 in
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
H 9.65 in Dm 3.75 in
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
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
Category
Antique 1840s Prints
Materials
Paper
H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in
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
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
Free Shipping
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
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
Free Shipping
H 2.76 in Dm 7.68 in
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
H 24.41 in W 21.86 in D 0.79 in
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Free Shipping
H 2.93 in W 2.36 in
"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
Free Shipping
H 1.26 in W 0.87 in D 0.75 in
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
H 30 in W 26.5 in D 19 in
"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
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
Free Shipping
H 2 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
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
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
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
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
H 20.48 in W 16.15 in D 5.12 in
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
H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in
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
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
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
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
Category
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
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
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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
H 1.38 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
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
Category
1990s Italian Baroque Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 10.63 in W 27.17 in D 17.72 in
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
Category
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
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
H 1.5 in W 4.75 in D 5.5 in
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 2.75 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in
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
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
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Free Shipping
H 14 in W 4 in D 4 in
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
Category
1950s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
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
H 36 in W 51 in D 15.75 in
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
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
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Marble
H 10.15 in W 6.25 in D 6.45 in
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
Category
Antique Early 1800s American Late Victorian Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
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
Category
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
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
- 1
- ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Engraved Shell", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
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.