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Pair Antique French Trench Art Brass Shell Vases WW1
Pair Antique French Trench Art Brass Shell Vases WW1

Pair Antique French Trench Art Brass Shell Vases WW1

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

Pair Antique French Trench Art Brass Shell Vases WW1   A matching pair of Brass Artillery Shells

Category

Early 20th Century French Vases

Materials

Brass

Vintage shell cameo earrings
Vintage shell cameo earrings

Vintage shell cameo earrings

$208Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.97 in W 1.07 in D 0.4 in

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 Pair German Silver Master Salts Grotto Shells Putti Dolphins Hannau 1890
Antique Pair German Silver Master Salts Grotto Shells Putti Dolphins Hannau 1890

Antique Pair German Silver Master Salts Grotto Shells Putti Dolphins Hannau 1890

Located in Portland, OR

bowl to the top modeled as a shell, each bowl retains their original scalloped glass liners. The stems

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Hermes Sterling Silver Shotgun Shell Cufflinks
Hermes Sterling Silver Shotgun Shell Cufflinks

Hermes Sterling Silver Shotgun Shell Cufflinks

$1,500

H 0.75 in W 0.27 in L 1.25 in

Hermes Sterling Silver Shotgun Shell Cufflinks

By Hermès

Located in Simpsonville, SC

in the form of a shotgun shell, complete with engraved detailing that evokes precision and

Category

Late 20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Twelve 20th Century Solid Silver Shell Shape Place Holder
Set of Twelve 20th Century Solid Silver Shell Shape Place Holder

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
French Pair World War i Brass Thistle & Cross of Lorraine Shells Casing

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

Giorgio Armani 1990s Tortoise Shell Sunglasses
Giorgio Armani 1990s Tortoise Shell Sunglasses

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

Silver wall tray with shells, floral engravings & inlaid coins
Silver wall tray with shells, floral engravings & inlaid coins

Silver wall tray with shells, floral engravings & inlaid coins

$1,375Sale Price|52% Off

H 10.63 in W 10.63 in D 1.58 in

Silver wall tray with shells, floral engravings & inlaid coins

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver wall tray with shell design, engraved floral motifs, inlaid coins and hanging

Category

Antique 19th Century European Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

English Georgian shell form ladle in sterling silver, c. 1700's
English Georgian shell form ladle in sterling silver, c. 1700's

English Georgian shell form ladle in sterling silver, c. 1700's

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Old English Georgian sterling silver ladle with shell bowl and engraved with an eagle on the handle

Category

Antique 18th Century British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

14K Two-Tone Yellow Gold 0.27 Ct Diamond Border Scallop Shell Pendant
14K Two-Tone Yellow Gold 0.27 Ct Diamond Border Scallop Shell Pendant

14K Two-Tone Yellow Gold 0.27 Ct Diamond Border Scallop Shell Pendant

Located in Jaipur, IN

deeply engraved, high-polish yellow gold shell form, its scalloped edge traced entirely in pavé-set round

Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870
John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870

John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870

By John Brogden

Located in London, GB

scroll clasp, the earrings each composed of a vertical oval Bull’s Mouth shell cameo engraved with a bust

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Georgian Silver Salt Spoon thread and shell bowl London 1815 Wm Chawner
Georgian Silver Salt Spoon thread and shell bowl London 1815 Wm Chawner

Georgian Silver Salt Spoon thread and shell bowl London 1815 Wm Chawner

By William Chawner

Located in Toronto, Ontario

design with gilded shell bowl, handle engraved with crest of a crescent. Nice solid heavy quality

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century Antique Jerusalem Mother of Pearl Shell Carved Plaques
Late 19th Century Antique Jerusalem Mother of Pearl Shell Carved Plaques

Late 19th Century Antique Jerusalem Mother of Pearl Shell Carved Plaques

Located in London, GB

A beautiful collection of five shells engraved from the Holy Land depicts a religion scenes, three

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Israeli Mounted Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

A. Kuger Sterling Silver Mounted Ostrich Egg Bowl with Buffalo Head Handles
A. Kuger Sterling Silver Mounted Ostrich Egg Bowl with Buffalo Head Handles

A. Kuger Sterling Silver Mounted Ostrich Egg Bowl with Buffalo Head Handles

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

stippled surface and warm parchment-like coloration. The shell is mounted with a twisted sterling silver

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Turkman Bridal Ceremonial Headdress, Heavily Adorned on Stand
Vintage Turkman Bridal Ceremonial Headdress, Heavily Adorned on Stand

Vintage Turkman Bridal Ceremonial Headdress, Heavily Adorned on Stand

Located in Miami, FL

vintage bridal ceremonial headdress, specifically known as gupbo. Adorned with cowrie shells, engraved

Category

20th Century Turkestan Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Metal

1905 Edwardian Leather, Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Letter Box
1905 Edwardian Leather, Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Letter Box

1905 Edwardian Leather, Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Letter Box

Located in Morristown, NJ

1905, England, Unusual and striking Edwardian letter box with leather sides. The curved top and base are mounted with scrolling sterling silver. The front has a monogrammed ("DEW") p...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860
Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860

Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 18 in W 29.5 in D 19.75 in

Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

or Campaign style gilt bronze handles are flush mounted and beautifully engraved. We had a matching

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Bronze

Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box
Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box

Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box

$2,950

H 3.25 in W 10.5 in D 5 in

Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

tortoise shell decorated with engraved bone set on carved bone paw feet. The interior is lined in purple

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Felt, Organic Material, Hardwood

Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy

Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

and domed lid. The Mother of Pearl with finely engraved decoration and Abalone shell iridescent dots

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Baccarat Attributed Gilt Bronze and Cut Glass Centerpiece Bowl
Baccarat Attributed Gilt Bronze and Cut Glass Centerpiece Bowl

Baccarat Attributed Gilt Bronze and Cut Glass Centerpiece Bowl

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

diamond and shell motifs and engraved with floral designs on the sides, and an ormolu bronze frame with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Planters, Cachepot...

Materials

Bronze

Eva chair
Eva chair

Eva chair

$1,865 / item

H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 20.87 in

Eva chair

By Enrico Pellizzoni

Located in Milan, IT

. Structure with 4 legs, covered with the same material as the shell. Engraved logo on the back. All the

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

19th C. French Rosewood Vanity Case by Perret with Silver Fittings Dated 1855
19th C. French Rosewood Vanity Case by Perret with Silver Fittings Dated 1855

19th C. French Rosewood Vanity Case by Perret with Silver Fittings Dated 1855

Located in Dallas, TX

finely engraved with delicate scrollwork, shell motifs, and foliate decoration. Beneath, a second fitted

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Rectangular silver snuff box with a panorama of houses
Rectangular silver snuff box with a panorama of houses

Rectangular silver snuff box with a panorama of houses

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rectangular silver snuff box with a panorama of houses engraved in a shell-shaped

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Smooth silver ice bucket w/ plant engravings & ring handles
Smooth silver ice bucket w/ plant engravings & ring handles

Smooth silver ice bucket w/ plant engravings & ring handles

$4,025Sale Price|30% Off

H 6.3 in W 4.81 in D 4.81 in

Smooth silver ice bucket w/ plant engravings & ring handles

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Plain silver ice bucket with engraved plant motifs, a shell-shaped rim and a pair of

Category

20th Century European Barware

Materials

Silver

Silver cup with floral motifs
Silver cup with floral motifs

Silver cup with floral motifs

$2,250

H 4.18 in W 3.43 in D 3.43 in

Silver cup with floral motifs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver cup with floral motifs, shells and engraved wreaths and base with raised frieze

Category

Antique 19th Century European Glass

Materials

Silver

Silver dessert serving spatula
Silver dessert serving spatula

Silver dessert serving spatula

$595Sale Price|30% Off

H 10.24 in W 2.45 in D 0.79 in

Silver dessert serving spatula

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver dessert serving spatula with floral motifs engraved on the shell and wavy

Category

Antique 19th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Italian Mid-Century Gilt & Patinated Bronze Turtle Hinged Box, circa 1960s
Italian Mid-Century Gilt & Patinated Bronze Turtle Hinged Box, circa 1960s

Italian Mid-Century Gilt & Patinated Bronze Turtle Hinged Box, circa 1960s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

burnished high points and darker oxidized tones settled into the engraved lines, emphasizing the shell

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Sheffield Silver Plated Salver Signed "Mappin & Webb Princes Plate"
Antique Sheffield Silver Plated Salver Signed "Mappin & Webb Princes Plate"

Antique Sheffield Silver Plated Salver Signed "Mappin & Webb Princes Plate"

Located in valatie, NY

cast border with leaves and shell work, the engraved baroque style inner border of diaperwork and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Irish Style Sterling Silver Dish Ring Centerpiece Ireland 1923 12.10ozs
Antique Irish Style Sterling Silver Dish Ring Centerpiece Ireland 1923 12.10ozs

Antique Irish Style Sterling Silver Dish Ring Centerpiece Ireland 1923 12.10ozs

Located in Dublin, Ireland

. The central cartouche (not engraved) is surrounded with shells and C scrolls.  Makers mark is rubbed

Category

Early 20th Century British Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Large Vintage Alarm Gong, Oriental, Hardwood Chime Stand, Brass, Art Deco, 1930
Large Vintage Alarm Gong, Oriental, Hardwood Chime Stand, Brass, Art Deco, 1930

Large Vintage Alarm Gong, Oriental, Hardwood Chime Stand, Brass, Art Deco, 1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

striker, set upon a turned handle. Gong formed from a late 19th century German shell casing Engraved with

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Late 19th c English S/P Tray Marked EPNS & a Standing Lion Passant In a Circle
Late 19th c English S/P Tray Marked EPNS & a Standing Lion Passant In a Circle

Late 19th c English S/P Tray Marked EPNS & a Standing Lion Passant In a Circle

Located in valatie, NY

in England. The beautiful cast border with leafage and shells surrounding an engraved interior with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Gilt Cased Miniature Folding Knife by Francis Higgins, 1896
Silver Gilt Cased Miniature Folding Knife by Francis Higgins, 1896

Silver Gilt Cased Miniature Folding Knife by Francis Higgins, 1896

By Francis Higgins

Located in London, GB

This beautiful silver gilt miniature is finely modelled with pistol handle decorated with shells and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Tableware

Materials

Silver

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Inlaid Banjo Barometer
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Inlaid Banjo Barometer

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Inlaid Banjo Barometer

Located in Suffolk, GB

case with inlaid satinwood shells brass bezel engraved silvered dial original hands and a thermometer

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Other

Rare set of antique sterling silver asparagus easters and serving tongs - 1899
Rare set of antique sterling silver asparagus easters and serving tongs - 1899

Rare set of antique sterling silver asparagus easters and serving tongs - 1899

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in London, London

, all featuring engraved zig zag borders, and shell detailing. The set together weighs 12.33 troy ounces

Category

Vintage 1910s English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

A 6 Place Canteen by Paul Storr, 1813-1817
A 6 Place Canteen by Paul Storr, 1813-1817

A 6 Place Canteen by Paul Storr, 1813-1817

$14,380

H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

A 6 Place Canteen by Paul Storr, 1813-1817

By Paul Storr

Located in Cornwall, GB

diamond and shell heel. Engraved with a crest to the terminals. (see pictures for details) The teaspoons

Category

Antique 1810s English George III Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Pair of Modern, Heavy Brass Candlesticks by Lars Bergsten for Gusum 1985, signed
Pair of Modern, Heavy Brass Candlesticks by Lars Bergsten for Gusum 1985, signed

Pair of Modern, Heavy Brass Candlesticks by Lars Bergsten for Gusum 1985, signed

By Lars Bergsten

Located in Salzburg, AT

of the candle plate is surrounded by a very fine shell frieze decoration engraved. The patina is

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan
19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan

19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan

$1,008Sale Price|48% Off

H 1.5 in W 9.25 in D 9.25 in

19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan

Located in Toronto, Ontario

tubular form with an interior cavity to store a reed pen. Attached to the body is an inkwell with engraved

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Moorish Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inkwell Qalamdan, circa 1850
Antique Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inkwell Qalamdan, circa 1850

Antique Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inkwell Qalamdan, circa 1850

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Islamic Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is in solid brass, etched on all sides with engraved geometric patterns on

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Asian Islamic Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Chandelier by Muller, Chrome Brass & Glass, France, 1930
Art Deco Chandelier by Muller, Chrome Brass & Glass, France, 1930

Art Deco Chandelier by Muller, Chrome Brass & Glass, France, 1930

Located in Beirut, LB

shades with engraved sea inspired motifs (Seas shell and sea weed) Signed Muller, brother of Luneville

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Corona by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 36 Pieces D Mono
Corona by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 36 Pieces D Mono

Corona by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 36 Pieces D Mono

By Dominick and Haff Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Rare Corona by Dominick & Haff circa 1885 Sterling silver Flatware set with shell motif and

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Kingwood Ormolu Mounted Desk
19th Century French Kingwood Ormolu Mounted Desk

19th Century French Kingwood Ormolu Mounted Desk

Located in Martlesham, GB

rectangular shaped top with an ormolu moulded edge, decorative shell engraved corner mounts, kingwood cross

Category

Antique 1860s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood

Italian Metal Vermeil Square Compact Case with Lipstick
Italian Metal Vermeil Square Compact Case with Lipstick

Italian Metal Vermeil Square Compact Case with Lipstick

$360Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.75 in W 2.8 in D 2 in

Italian Metal Vermeil Square Compact Case with Lipstick

Located in Guaynabo, PR

. There are also some sheeps laying down in the grass. Engraved scrolls with some shells and royal blue

Category

20th Century Italian Romantic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Moorish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan, 19th Century, Hand-Crafted in Asia
Moorish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan, 19th Century, Hand-Crafted in Asia

Moorish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan, 19th Century, Hand-Crafted in Asia

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

interior cavity to store a reed pen. Attached to the body is an inkwell with engraved designs with a shell

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Moorish Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Qalamdan Inkwell, Moorish Design, Egypt, 1880
Antique Brass Qalamdan Inkwell, Moorish Design, Egypt, 1880

Antique Brass Qalamdan Inkwell, Moorish Design, Egypt, 1880

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

engraved geometric designs with a shell style cover. The piece measures 8 1/2" inches long x 1 3/4" inches

Category

Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Breakfast Set, English, Silver, Toast Rack, Tongs, Regency, Hallmarked
Antique Breakfast Set, English, Silver, Toast Rack, Tongs, Regency, Hallmarked

Antique Breakfast Set, English, Silver, Toast Rack, Tongs, Regency, Hallmarked

$1,138Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 3.75 in W 2.17 in D 3.35 in

Antique Breakfast Set, English, Silver, Toast Rack, Tongs, Regency, Hallmarked

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Four slice rack, with an elegant spade shaped handle The elongated toast tongs with shell motif

Category

Early 20th Century British More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver

Pair of Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Tea Caddies by Francis Crump
Pair of Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Tea Caddies by Francis Crump

Pair of Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Tea Caddies by Francis Crump

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Crump, London, and 1758. Having central cartouches bearing an engraved heraldic banner with scallop

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Coffee and Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

corners, decorated with incised bands and engraved Moorish designs with a shell style cover.Dimensions

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Lias English Victorian Georgian Shell & Thread Fish Serving Slice, 1838
Lias English Victorian Georgian Shell & Thread Fish Serving Slice, 1838

Lias English Victorian Georgian Shell & Thread Fish Serving Slice, 1838

By Henry John Lias & James Wakely

Located in New York, NY

King-shaped handle with shell terminal and engraved armorial. Fully marked. Weight: 8.5 troy ounces.

Category

Antique 1830s British Georgian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Georgian Armorial Piecrust Shell Salver by Abercromby, 1741
English Georgian Armorial Piecrust Shell Salver by Abercromby, 1741

English Georgian Armorial Piecrust Shell Salver by Abercromby, 1741

By Robert Abercromby

Located in New York, NY

and scrolled piecrust rim with alternating big and small shells. Well has engraved armorial in leaf

Category

Antique 1740s English Georgian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 4 English Georgian 6-Shell Candlesticks by Morison
Set of 4 English Georgian 6-Shell Candlesticks by Morison

Set of 4 English Georgian 6-Shell Candlesticks by Morison

$21,000 / set

H 9.25 in W 5.13 in D 4.13 in

Set of 4 English Georgian 6-Shell Candlesticks by Morison

By James Morison

Located in New York, NY

foot on curvilinear six-shell base with engraved coat of arms. Stylish midcentury Georgian. Fully

Category

Antique 1750s English Georgian Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Silver Wine Taster with Scallop Shell Handle, 18th Century
Antique French Silver Wine Taster with Scallop Shell Handle, 18th Century

Antique French Silver Wine Taster with Scallop Shell Handle, 18th Century

Located in New York, NY

French silver wine taster, 18th century. Bowl has curved sides; ring handle with engraved scroll

Category

Antique 18th Century French Barware

Materials

Silver

Corona by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 36 pieces Dinner
Corona by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 36 pieces Dinner

Corona by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 36 pieces Dinner

By Dominick and Haff Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Rare Corona by Dominick & Haff, circa 1885 sterling silver flatware set with shell motif and

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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