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Old Large Conch or Queen Helmet Shell, 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Old large conch or Queen helmet shell, 1970 In original condition, with minor wear consistent
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Busts

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Shell

Old Large Conch or Queen Helmet Shell, 1970
Old Large Conch or Queen Helmet Shell, 1970
$422 Sale Price / item
44% Off
H 7.09 in W 8.67 in D 7.29 in
Still Life with Helmet Shell and Mexican Glass, Original Oil on Panel, Framed
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautifully translucent Mexican glass sits in front of a large Helmet shell in this simple still
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2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

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Paint

South Pacific Sea Shell Collection; Set/3
Located in Malibu, CA
shows three types of sea snails: likely a conch, a cassis (helmet shell), and a murex snail. They have
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20th Century Southeast Asian Natural Specimens

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Shell

South Pacific Sea Shell Collection; Set/3
South Pacific Sea Shell Collection; Set/3
$486 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 4 in W 12 in D 9 in
pirals of the Sea: Artistic Renderings of 19th Century Gastropods, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
(Cassis glauca)**: This is likely a depiction of a helmet shell, characterized by its thick, heavy shell
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Antique 1840s Prints

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Paper

pirals of the Sea: Artistic Renderings of 19th Century Gastropods, 1845
pirals of the Sea: Artistic Renderings of 19th Century Gastropods, 1845
$173 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in
Mid 20th Century African Kuba Helmet Tribal Mask Shells, Animal Fibres, Raffia
Located in Nottingham, GB
Mid 20thC Kuba Helmet Tribal Mask Shells, Animal Fibres, Raffia A Kuba helmet refers to a type of
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Art

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Shell, Raffia

African Kuba Helmet Mask on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Helmet Mask known as Bwoon from the Kuba Tribe in the Kasai region of Democratic Republic of the
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks

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Copper

African Kuba Helmet Mask on Stand
African Kuba Helmet Mask on Stand
$2,600
H 25 in W 12 in D 14 in
Rare Philip Christian (Liverpool) Lamprey Handle Cream Boat, c1775
By Philip Christian
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
: Floral sprays Features : Moulded lambrequin and shells on helmet-shape body, lamprey handle (with
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Antique 18th Century English George III More Dining and Entertaining

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Porcelain

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Chinese Porcelain Shell Form Vessel, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Very rare Chinese libation vessel, naturalistically modelled as a helmet shell, standing on a
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Sardonyx Cameo of French Flat Racing Scene, in Gold Foliate Setting
Located in London, GB
Remarkable and rare helmet shell cameo intricately carved with five horses racing, spectators and a
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Antique Late 19th Century Collectible Jewelry

Victorian Brass Coal Helmet
Located in Manchester, GB
A fine and unusual brass coal helmet being of a 'Nautilus' shell shape. Quite possibly originating
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chi...

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Brass

Victorian Brass Coal Helmet
Victorian Brass Coal Helmet
H 21.66 in W 17.33 in D 13 in
Vintage Country House Shell Collection, Large Conch, Cassis, Helmet Shells
Located in Bristol, GB
first half of the 20th century. Circa 1920s-1960s. Selection of Queen Conch, Cassis, and Helmet Shells
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Early 20th Century Nautical Objects

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Shell

Midcentury Shell and Silver Plate Bird Sculpture by Gabriella Binazzi
By Gabriella Binazzi
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive vintage waterfowl or bird sculpture crafted with an organic king helmets shell and
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Silver Plate

1960s Italian Oval Wall Mirror Encrusted with Sea Shells and Corals
Located in London, GB
, periwinkles, olive shells, urchins, cockles and helmet shells. The mirror is in good condition and will add a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Shell, Mirror

Queen Helmet Conch Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely Queen helmet Conchshell. Brilliantly colored and a statement. A compliment to many spaces
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20th Century Nautical Objects

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Shell

Queen Helmet Conch Shell
Queen Helmet Conch Shell
H 7.5 in W 9 in L 7.5 in
Old Queen Helmet Conch Shell Specimens
Located in Rochester, NY
Two big queen emperor helmet conch shell natural specimens. These are from an old western NY estate
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20th Century American Natural Specimens

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Shell

'Queen Helmet Conch Shell' Bamboo Floor Lamp with Vintage French Parasol Shade
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, circa-1910 queen helmet conch shell from the artist's private collection. Brass fittings and a cloth
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2010s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Concrete, Brass

Vintage Wooden African Helmet Mask
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage hand carved tribal helmet mask. This mask is small in size, most likely made for a child. A
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Decorative Art

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Shell, Wood

Vintage Wooden African Helmet Mask
Vintage Wooden African Helmet Mask
H 8.5 in W 7.25 in D 9 in
A Contemporary Beaded Kuba Mask or Helmet
Located in Astoria, NY
A 21st Century Kuba mask or helmet from the Kuba kingdom in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Beads, Fabric, Shell, Wood

19th Century Gilt Bronze Jewel Casket Box by Tahan
Located in London, GB
latter a tropical mollusk. In the mid-18th century, explorations revealed new shell varieties. Helmet
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Antique 1870s French Decorative Boxes

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Ormolu

Vintage African Bwoom Helmet Mask from the Kuba People of the Republic of Congo
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
One of the three royal masks, the Bwoom is one of the oldest mask types used by the Kuba people who live in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is said to have been introduced in th...
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Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Bronze

Pair of Italian Cameo 19th Century Carved Conch Shells
Located in Miami, FL
most used in good-quality cameos has been the bullmouth helmet, the upper shell layer is whitish, and
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Natural Specimens

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Shell

Antique Gilt Bronze Casket Inset Sevres Porcelain Plaques, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
-18th century, explorations revealed new shell varieties. Helmet shells from the West Indies, and queen
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Antique 1850s French Porcelain

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Bronze

Antique Large Ovoid Ormolu Casket Sevres Porcelain Navy-Blue, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
18th century, explorations revealed new shell varieties. Helmet shells from the West Indies, and queen
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Antique 1880s French Porcelain

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Ormolu

19th Century Gilt Bronze Sevres Porcelain Inset Casket
Located in London, GB
tropical mollusk. In the mid-18th century, explorations revealed new shell varieties. Helmet shells from
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Antique Period Regence Mirror from France, circa 1715
Located in Dallas, TX
mirror’s decoration is the military trophy motif at the top center of the frame. There is a plumed helmet
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Antique Early 18th Century French Wall Mirrors

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Glass, Wood

Pair of Cast Bronze Relief Plaques of Classical Figures, France 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
facing to his left. He is clean-shaven with short hair that is barely visible beneath his conch shell
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Art

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Metal, Bronze

A Philip Christian Liverpool Porcelain Lamprey Handle Cream Boat, c1775
By Philip Christian
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Pattern : Floral sprays Features : Moulded lambrequin and shells on helmet-shape body, lamprey handle
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Antique 18th Century English George III Porcelain

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Porcelain

“Gallic Warrior” Antique French Bronze Sculpture Bust by Albert Froger
Located in Shippensburg, PA
depicts a Gaul warrior prepared for battle with a helmet protecting his head with shell and rosette
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Antique 19th Century French Busts

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Bronze

Old Large Conch or Queen Helmet Shell
Located in Miami, FL
Our large Queen Helmet shell (or more technically Cassis Cornuta) measures 10 1/4 inches in length
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20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Old Large Conch or Queen Helmet Shell
Old Large Conch or Queen Helmet Shell
H 6.25 in W 7.5 in D 10.25 in
Queen Helmet Conch Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely Queen Helmet Conchshell... Brilliantly colored and a statement... a compliment to many
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20th Century Nautical Objects

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Shell

Queen Helmet Conch Shell
Queen Helmet Conch Shell
H 6 in W 1.5 in D 8 in
Natural Bullmouth Helmet, Cameo Sea Shell
Located in Miami, FL
red helmet. If you are looking for a great shell decoration or display shell the Bullmouth Helmet
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20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

A Congo Tribal Decorative Helmet Mask Possibly By the Kuba
Located in Astoria, NY
A 20th century or earlier Congo decorative tribal helmet mask adorned with shells, snakeskin
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

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Canvas, Shell

African Kuba Bwoom Helmet Mask Kasai Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in Forney, TX
A exceptional vintage African hand-carved wood Bwoom helmet mask, the Kuba peoples, Democratic
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Leather, Shell, Wood, Beads

George III Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box with Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
George III, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) helmet cowrie shell snuff box with
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Antique 1790s Scottish George III Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Jewelry Casket with Cameos
Located in London, GB
, explorations revealed new shell varieties. Helmet shells from the West Indies, and queen conch shells from the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

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Ormolu

Antique Sevres Porcelain, Cameo and Ormolu-Mounted Stationary Box
Located in London, GB
, explorations revealed new shell varieties. Helmet shells from the West Indies, and queen conch shells from the
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Antique 1870s French More Desk Accessories

French Pair of Regence Period Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Circa 1720
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
of arms finely chiseled, representing helmet. The candlesticks have a shell and asymmetrical rocaille
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Antique Early 18th Century French Candlesticks

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Bronze

Cameo Carved Conch Shell Depicting Diana at the Hunt
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
century, the species most used in good-quality cameos has been the bullmouth helmet, the upper shell layer
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival More Furniture and Col...

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Shell

21-Piece Collection of Les Hunter Designs Coral and Sea Shells, circa 1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
urchin, orange helmet and a cowry shell. All in beautiful undamaged condition and a amazing comprehensive
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Vintage 1970s Hawaiian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Coral

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Botanical Treasures: Set of Four Antique Mycology Prints, 1875
Located in Langweer, NL
This set of four original antique mycology prints is a botanical treasure. Each print is a meticulous depiction of various mushrooms and other fungi, showcasing their intricate detai...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Prints

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Paper

Botanical Treasures: Set of Four Antique Mycology Prints, 1875
Botanical Treasures: Set of Four Antique Mycology Prints, 1875
$519 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 13.39 in W 9.06 in D 0.02 in
Guido Faleschini for Mariani Set of Queen Bed Nightstands and Stools in Leather
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guido Faleschini for Mariani, ‘Pace Collection’ set of queen bed, two nightstands and two stools, leather, chrome-plated brass, enameled steel, Italy, circa 1975 This eccentric set...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

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Steel, Chrome

Set of 6 Antique Mycology Prints of the Common Stinkhorn and Other Mushrooms
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of six original antique mycology prints. It shows many mushrooms and other fungus. These prints originate from 'Cryptogamen-Flora, Enthaltung die Abbildung und Beschreibung Vorzü...
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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Set of 6 Antique Mycology Prints of the Common Stinkhorn and Other Mushrooms
Set of 6 Antique Mycology Prints of the Common Stinkhorn and Other Mushrooms
$634 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 13.39 in W 9.06 in D 0.02 in
Set of 12 Antique Mycology Prints of Various Fungi by Barla, circa 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of twelve antique mycology prints depicting various fungi / mushrooms. These prints originate from 'Flore mycologique illustrée: les champignons des Alpes-Maritimes' by J.B. Barla.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Set of 12 Antique Mycology Prints of Various Fungi by Barla, circa 1890
Set of 12 Antique Mycology Prints of Various Fungi by Barla, circa 1890
$757 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 13.39 in W 10.24 in D 0.02 in
Crackled Ceramic Planter or Vase by Boch Freres, 1930s
By Boch Freres Keramis
Located in New York, NY
Boch Freres Crackled ceramic planter or vase in alternating ribbed and smooth glazed finish. Signed, Belgium 1930s Dimensions : 6 diameter x 5 H.
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Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens

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Bone

Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Located in London, GB
This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as art. The coral has been mounted on ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Coral

Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
$10,417
H 19.3 in W 11.42 in D 1.97 in
French Art Deco Hand-Hammered Iron and Glass Vase Signed Lorrain
By Lorrain
Located in New York City, NY
A fine Lorrain Nancy / School of Nancy original, hand-hammered wrought iron framed Art Deco glass vase with handblown mottled glass inset in colorful shades of orange, blue / green ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Vases

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Art Glass

EN LA NEVERA
By Isadoro Ocampo
Located in Portland, ME
Ocampo, Isidoro. EN LA NEVERA. Drypoint, 1929. Edition of 50, numbered 3/50 and signed in pencil. 9 1/2 x 6 3/4 inches. Printed on paper watermaked "F.J. Head & Co." In excellent con...
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1920s Figurative Prints

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Drypoint

Original Vintage Oil Painting by Karl Nolde, (Kanol)
By Karl Nolde (Kanol)
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing oil painting of a little girl made by Karl Nolde, (Listed German Expressionist 1902-1994). It has the sign “Kanol” you can easily see it in the pictures. This painting is fro...
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Vintage 1960s German Expressionist Paintings

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Paint

Late 19th Century Sèvres Style Parcel-Gilt Porcelain Jardinière
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Long Island City, NY
A late 19th century Sèvres style parcel-gilt porcelain jardinière Finely painted with numerous colored flowers with green and gold trim, gilt ram heads on either side. In late ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Planters, Cachepots and Ja...

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Porcelain

Åby Möbelfabrik 'Lövåsen' Armchair in Pine and Light Fabric, 1940s
By Åby Möbler
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare ‘Lövåsen’ armchair, made by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s. Solid pine, details in wrought iron, loose cushions in light fabric. Dimensions: Height: 77 cm / 30.32 in Width: 72 ...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Iron

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Decorative Art

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Other

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
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Antique Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Chaise Longues

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Wood

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
$32,000
H 43.31 in W 90.56 in D 30.32 in
Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gilded peacock handmade in precious porcelain one by one, feather by feather. Each feather is unique. Made with shiny porcelain, hand-painted with 24-karat gold and preciou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
$83,163
H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 13.39 in
"Acate" Brass Little Tree-like Coat Hanger Designed by Borek Sipek for Driade
By Driade, B. Sipek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Acate" is an iconic coat hanger, designed by Borek Sipek and manufactured by Driade, featuring a matte brass structure with polished brass leaves. Indoor use only. DIMENSIONS: D. 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

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Helmet Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal helmet shell for your home. A helmet shell — often made from shell, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the helmet shell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A helmet shell, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Helmet Shell?

Prices for a helmet shell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $175 and can go as high as $1,875, while the average can fetch as much as $470.