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Helmet Shell

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
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

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

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

'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

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
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

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

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 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

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

Materials

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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Sunday Daybed Oak and Boucle
Located in Plymouth, GB
Part of the Sunday collection exclusive to Fosfeen, and designed by Founder Oliver A-J, the Sunday Day Bed was designed and handcrafted in house with the finest Oak and Bouclé uphols...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Bouclé, Oak

Sunday Daybed Oak and Boucle
Sunday Daybed Oak and Boucle
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Queen Conch Shell Aliger Gigas Rare Souvenir Marine Arena Johns Pass Florida 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare marked mid century natural Queen Conch sea shell (Aliger gigas) souvenir from Marine Arena Johns Pass Florida. Off white with a slight flush of coral-pink. Nautical, Maritime, ...
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Late 20th Century Nautical Objects

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Shell

Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Library in Mahogany
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular book case or library, mahogany, Denmark, design 1928 Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is ...
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Mahogany

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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.