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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contemporary High Lacquered Black Organic Ash Wood Desk by kar
Contemporary High Lacquered Black Organic Ash Wood Desk by kar

Contemporary High Lacquered Black Organic Ash Wood Desk by kar

Located in Geneve, CH

Oracle bone script dates back to the Shang Dynasty of China, a text engraved on tortoise shells and animal bones for divination.

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Tables

Materials

Wood

English Georgian Sterling Silver 8-Inch Scallop Shell Salver, 1764
English Georgian Sterling Silver 8-Inch Scallop Shell Salver, 1764

English Georgian Sterling Silver 8-Inch Scallop Shell Salver, 1764

By Ebenezer Coker

Located in New York, NY

Gadrooned and scrolled rim interspersed with scallop shells. Well has engraved coat of arms surrounded by garland and leafing scrollwork.

Category

Antique 1760s English Georgian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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

By James Morison

Located in New York, NY

Each: Spool socket with detachable bobeche and round bowl on knopped and flanged half-fluted shaft; raised foot on curvilinear six-shell base with engraved coat of arms. Stylish midc...

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

Bowl has curved sides; ring handle with engraved scroll-mounted scallop-shell thumb rest. Incised name “F P Fillevi”.

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 engraved detailing, 36 pieces. This scarce early set includes: 6 dinner size knives, 9 3...

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

WWI German Trench Artillery Brass Shell Casing with Engraved Foliage Motifs
WWI German Trench Artillery Brass Shell Casing with Engraved Foliage Motifs

WWI German Trench Artillery Brass Shell Casing with Engraved Foliage Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a man's office or a study display shelf with this antique trench art shell casing. Created in Germany, and dated 1918, this World War I artillery shell casing has been maste...

Category

Early 20th Century German Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

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