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Antique French Gilt Oval Brass Mirror, Rococo Style, Shell Crest, 1910
Antique French Gilt Oval Brass Mirror, Rococo Style, Shell Crest, 1910

Antique French Gilt Oval Brass Mirror, Rococo Style, Shell Crest, 1910

Located in Worcester Park, GB

This is a decorative antique-style French gilt oval mirror featuring an elegant rococo-inspired design. The frame is richly ornamented with intricate carved detailing, finished in a ...

Category

Vintage 1910s English Victorian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

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

A Beautiful Pair of antique solid silver "Grotto" style Rococo Revival master table salt cellars, Hannau, Germany, circa 1890. These very elegant cellars have a putti figure riding...

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

By Hermès

Located in Simpsonville, SC

Expertly crafted in solid sterling silver, each cufflink is sculpted in the form of a shotgun shell, complete with engraved detailing that evokes precision and authenticity.

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 placeholders were made with the casting technique and finely chiselled. The finish ...

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 freedom of Alsace and Lorraine was one of the many issues at stake in this confrontati...

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

The perfect every day sunglasses featuring brown lenses accompanied by a stunning tortoise shell print and engraved silver tone detailing. These are so timeless and versatile!

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

Located in Porto, PT

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

Category

Antique 19th Century European Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Vintage Shell Cameo Earrings, Late 19th Century, Naturalistic Design
Vintage Shell Cameo Earrings, Late 19th Century, Naturalistic Design

Vintage Shell Cameo Earrings, Late 19th Century, Naturalistic Design

Located in Firenze, IT

Antique cameos, hand carved at the end of the 19th century. Cameo hand engraved on shell and filigree. Italian workmanship, typical of Naples and the areas around Vesuvius.

Category

Late 19th Century Naturalistic More Art

Materials

Steel

Moschino Tortoise Shell with Interior & Exterior Name-Plate Arms
Moschino Tortoise Shell with Interior & Exterior Name-Plate Arms

Moschino Tortoise Shell with Interior & Exterior Name-Plate Arms

By Moschino

Located in New York, NY

Moschino wonderfully detailed tortoise shell sunglass are engraved with the signature name-plate on both the exterior as well as the interior of both arms.

Category

1990s Italian Sunglasses

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 Yellow Gold 0.27 Ct Natural Diamond Border Scallop Shell Fine Pendant
14K Yellow Gold 0.27 Ct Natural Diamond Border Scallop Shell Fine Pendant

14K Yellow Gold 0.27 Ct Natural Diamond Border Scallop Shell Fine Pendant

Located in Jaipur, IN

This Diamond-Edged Scallop Shell Pendant in 14K solid two-tone gold honors that perfection with the full weight of fine jewelry craft: a deeply engraved, high-polish yellow gold shel...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary 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

A yellow gold suite of jewellery, the brooch composed of a horizontally situated oval Bull’s Mouth shell cameo of the Greek goddess Selene riding a serpentine dragon in a rubover col...

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

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 of them depicts the last supper in Jerusalem, the other two depicts scenes from the...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Israeli Mounted Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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

Georgian Silver Salt Spoon thread and shell bowl London 1815 William Chawner. Old English thread design with gilded shell bowl, handle engraved with crest of a crescent.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

A. Kuger Sterling Silver Mounted Ostrich Egg Bowl with Buffalo Head Handles A sculptural late 20th-century ostrich egg bowl mounted in sterling silver by A. Kuger, retaining its ori...

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique rosewood French wedding chest made as a fancy and expensive gift for the bride. The rosewood chest has gilt bronze stringing and Boulle style inlay of mother-of-pearl and bro...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Bronze

Scallop Platter
Scallop Platter

Scallop Platter

Located in Coronado, CA

Hand formed platter made with a red stoneware and a milky white glaze. Found scallop shells from Japan are hand pressed on to the lip. Each piece is hand made in San Diego. They are ...

Category

2010s American American Craftsman Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Wire

Clamshell Mirror
Clamshell Mirror

Clamshell Mirror

Located in Coronado, CA

Clam Shell Mirror $275.00 Hand formed mirror made with a red stoneware and a Pacific blue glaze. Found shells from San Diego are hand pressed on to the edges. Each piece is hand made...

Category

2010s American Ceramics

Materials

Metal, Other, Wire

White Glazed Red Stoneware Mirror
White Glazed Red Stoneware Mirror

White Glazed Red Stoneware Mirror

Located in Coronado, CA

White Glazed Red Stoneware Mirror $595.00 Hand formed mirror frame made with a red stoneware and a milky white glaze. Found shells from Mexico are hand pressed on the inside of the f...

Category

2010s American Craftsman Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Other, Metallic Thread

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

Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Intriguing antique Anglo Indian lidded box handcrafted in indigenous hardwood clad in organic tortoise shell decorated with engraved bone set on carved bone paw feet.

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Felt, Organic Material, Hardwood

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

Our French centerpiece, circa 1880, features a large oval shaped glass bowl exquisitely cut with diamond and shell motifs and engraved with floral designs on the sides, and an ormolu...

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

"New, Starburst Helena Mirror with Solid Wood & Steel Frame, Made to Order"
"New, Starburst Helena Mirror with Solid Wood & Steel Frame, Made to Order"

"New, Starburst Helena Mirror with Solid Wood & Steel Frame, Made to Order"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Made to Order Starburst Helena Mirror with Engraved Gilt Shell Motif at Top. the Mirror has a Dozen Beveled Antiqued Mirror Panels, the Frame Solid Wood and Steel Frame make Hanging...

Category

2010s American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Gold, Steel, Gold Leaf

gold pendant with amethyst
gold pendant with amethyst

gold pendant with amethyst

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A tri-color 18-karat gold cachet pendant intricalltey engraved with a design of shells and flowers, set with a large oval faceted amethyst, France, early 19th century.

Category

Antique 1820s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

Vintage 20thC English Solid Silver Cartridge Butt Marker Placefinder By Asprey
Vintage 20thC English Solid Silver Cartridge Butt Marker Placefinder By Asprey

Vintage 20thC English Solid Silver Cartridge Butt Marker Placefinder By Asprey

By Asprey International Limited

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

On the top of the shell it is engraved "LOADED BY ASPREY" "SMOKELESS" and on the base "ASPREY'S CARTRIDGE PLACEFINDER, PATENT APPLIED FOR".

Category

Mid-20th Century British Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Florentine Finish Turtle Brooch 1970s
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Florentine Finish Turtle Brooch 1970s

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Florentine Finish Turtle Brooch 1970s

Located in Towson, MD

This 1970s 14 karat yellow gold turtle brooch is worked in a hand engraved florentine finish, its shell built from pierced, segmented panels that catch light along every textured rid...

Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eva chair
Eva chair

Eva chair

$1,865 / item

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 components are available in other colors.

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Decorative Silver-Plated Dish with Gilt Turtle Figure, 1950s
Decorative Silver-Plated Dish with Gilt Turtle Figure, 1950s

Decorative Silver-Plated Dish with Gilt Turtle Figure, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

The turtle is finely detailed with textured legs and an ornate shell decorated with engraved concentric motifs and pierced openings, giving the piece a whimsical yet elegant decorati...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

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 frame and a hinged lid with friezes.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver cup with floral motifs
Silver cup with floral motifs

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

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

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Plain silver ice bucket with engraved plant motifs, a shell-shaped rim and a pair of outer rings as handles.

Category

20th Century European Barware

Materials

Silver

Chiseled silver city-allegory jewelry box with floral motifs and gold interior
Chiseled silver city-allegory jewelry box with floral motifs and gold interior

Chiseled silver city-allegory jewelry box with floral motifs and gold interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver jewelry box, chiseled in a city allegory, with engraved floral motifs, shell-shaped surrounding frieze and gold interior.

Category

20th Century European Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver dessert serving spatula
Silver dessert serving spatula

Silver dessert serving spatula

$595Sale Price|30% Off

Silver dessert serving spatula

Located in Porto, PT

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

Category

Antique 19th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

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

The upper tray is complete with an impressive suite of silver-mounted toiletry accessories, including multiple cut-glass bottles, lidded jars, grooming containers, and brush holders,...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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

The exterior surface displays a pleasing contrast between burnished high points and darker oxidized tones settled into the engraved lines, emphasizing the shell’s geometric patternin...

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

This trays has a cast border with leaves and shell work, the engraved baroque style inner border of diaperwork and foliage, raised on beautifully cast scrolled feet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

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

The beautiful cast border with leafage and shells surrounding an engraved interior with vines, grapes, flowers and a chiseled background.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Gong formed from a late 19th century German shell casing Engraved with the maker's mark of Patronenfabrik Karlsruhe Crowned M Mark reveal its original use with the Imperial Navy Rom...

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

A Very Rare Silver Gilt Cased Miniature Folding Knife Made in London in 1896 by Francis Higgins This beautiful silver gilt miniature is finely modelled with pistol handle decorated...

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

Antique George III quality mahogany inlaid banjo barometer having a swan neck top, quality mahogany case with inlaid satinwood shells brass bezel engraved silvered dial original hand...

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

., this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Asparagus Set, comprises 12 pairs of asparagus easters, and a pair of asparagus servers, all featuring engraved zig zag borders, ...

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

By Paul Storr

Located in Cornwall, GB

Double struck in the fiddle, thread & shell pattern with diamond and shell heel. Engraved with a crest to the terminals.

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

The edge of the candle plate is surrounded by a very fine shell frieze decoration engraved. The patina is beautiful and could be polished to a high gloss on request.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Modern Candlesticks

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

Attached to the body is an inkwell with engraved geometric designs with a shell style cover.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Asian Islamic Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

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

19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Inkwell Qalamdan

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Attached to the body is an inkwell with engraved Moorish designs with a shell style cover.

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Moorish Inkwells

Materials

Brass

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

Sea star shape structure holding 5 press molded glass 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

Vintage Cameo Diamond Sapphire 9K Yellow Gold Silver Brooch Bezel Setting
Vintage Cameo Diamond Sapphire 9K Yellow Gold Silver Brooch Bezel Setting

Vintage Cameo Diamond Sapphire 9K Yellow Gold Silver Brooch Bezel Setting

Located in Marcianise, IT

The celestial and romantic composition is rich in symbolism, featuring finely carved floral blossoms, a soaring dove, and delicate stars engraved into the background shell. The came...

Category

Vintage 1910s Italian Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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 engraved detailing, 36 pieces (including 6 Mother of Pearl handle knives).

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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 enamel in the center framed the scene.

Category

20th Century Italian Romantic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

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

A superb quality large 19th century French Kingwood and ormolu mounted bureau-plat desk, having a rectangular shaped top with an ormolu moulded edge, decorative shell engraved corner...

Category

Antique 1860s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood

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

Attached to the body is an inkwell with engraved designs with a shell style cover. The piece measures 9 1/2" inches long x 2" inches high x 2" inches deep.

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

Attached to the body is an inkwell with engraved geometric designs with a shell style cover.

Category

Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Inkwells

Materials

Brass

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

Having central cartouches bearing an engraved heraldic banner with scallop shells, slightly lobed bodies with a left hand twist, repoussé vines, and floral devices throughout.

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

They served as both a practical and decorative tool, providing a convenient and stylish way to store and transport writing materials.The Qalamdan pen case is in solid brass, the enti...

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

Shaped and curved rectilinear blade with ornamental piercing and shell-mount to threaded King-shaped handle with shell terminal and engraved armorial.

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

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

Category

Antique 1740s English Georgian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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