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Still Life with Helmet Shell and Mexican Glass, Original Oil on Panel, Framed
Still Life with Helmet Shell and Mexican Glass, Original Oil on Panel, Framed

Still Life with Helmet Shell and Mexican Glass, Original Oil on Panel, Framed

By Helen Oh 1

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautifully translucent Mexican glass sits in front of a large Helmet shell in this simple still life painting by artist Helen Oh.

Category

2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint

Outsider Art Kabuto Samurai Helmet Found Object Assemblage Sculpture
Outsider Art Kabuto Samurai Helmet Found Object Assemblage Sculpture

Outsider Art Kabuto Samurai Helmet Found Object Assemblage Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Built on a motorcycle helmet shell, this assemblage sculpture takes the form of a kabuto — the crested helmet worn by Japanese samurai warriors.

Category

20th Century Dutch Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal, Copper, Lead

Extra-Large Vintage Seashell Table Lamp, Gold Leaf Base, 1950s
Extra-Large Vintage Seashell Table Lamp, Gold Leaf Base, 1950s

Extra-Large Vintage Seashell Table Lamp, Gold Leaf Base, 1950s

By Carole Stupell, Willy Daro, Mario Lopez Torres, R & Y Augousti, Maitland Smith

Located in Miami, FL

Some of the seashells include a large Nautilus shell, a large Helmet shell, a Melon shell, Spider shells, Moon shells and Murex shells, among others.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

pirals of the Sea: Artistic Renderings of 19th Century Gastropods, 1845
pirals of the Sea: Artistic Renderings of 19th Century Gastropods, 1845

pirals of the Sea: Artistic Renderings of 19th Century Gastropods, 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

**Casque Bézoard (Cassis glauca)**: This is likely a depiction of a helmet shell, characterized by its thick, heavy shell with a broad lip, often used for carving and ornamentation. ...

Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Helmet-shaped silver inkwell on rosewood with shells & stamp box
Helmet-shaped silver inkwell on rosewood with shells & stamp box

Helmet-shaped silver inkwell on rosewood with shells & stamp box

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell in the shape of a "helmet" on rosewood with shells, friezes and a stamp box.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Mid 20th-Century African Helmet Mask
Mid 20th-Century African Helmet Mask

Mid 20th-Century African Helmet Mask

Located in San Francisco, CA

On offer is a Kuba Bwoom helmet mask from the Kuba Kingdom (Democratic Republic of the Congo), specifically featuring a heavily stylized ceremonial royal coiffure.

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks

Materials

Fur, Shell, Raffia, Mirror, Wood, Feathers

Silver inkwell in the shape of a knight's helmet with a shell at the base
Silver inkwell in the shape of a knight's helmet with a shell at the base

Silver inkwell in the shape of a knight's helmet with a shell at the base

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell in the shape of a knight's helmet with a shell on the base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Two Encrusted Sea Shells
Two Encrusted Sea Shells

Two Encrusted Sea Shells

Located in Bridgeport, CT

One is a Queen Helmet conch shell with pink interior. The second is a smaller shell with overall incrustations. 7 3/4" W x 6 3/4" D x 6" H, conch shell 7" W x 4 1/2" D x 4" H, sm...

Category

20th Century Prehistoric Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Rare Philip Christian (Liverpool) Lamprey Handle Cream Boat, c1775
Rare Philip Christian (Liverpool) Lamprey Handle Cream Boat, c1775

Rare Philip Christian (Liverpool) Lamprey Handle Cream Boat, c1775

By Philip Christian

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Rare Philip Christian (Liverpool) Lamprey Handle Cream Boat, c1775 Additional information: Date : c.1775 Period : George III Marks : None Origin : Liverpool, England Colour : Poly...

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Porcelain

Antique American Edwardian Sterling Silver & Cut-Glass Syrup Jug
Antique American Edwardian Sterling Silver & Cut-Glass Syrup Jug

Antique American Edwardian Sterling Silver & Cut-Glass Syrup Jug

By International Silver

Located in New York, NY

Sterling silver mount with looping handle and helmet mouth; cover hinged with shell-mounted thumb rest.

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Chinese Porcelain Shell Form Vessel, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century
Chinese Porcelain Shell Form Vessel, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century

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 plinth on three short scroll feet.

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Sardonyx Cameo of French Flat Racing Scene, in Gold Foliate Setting

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 royal box.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Collectible Jewelry

Victorian Brass Coal Helmet
Victorian Brass Coal Helmet

Victorian Brass Coal Helmet

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H 21.66 in W 17.33 in D 13 in

Victorian Brass Coal Helmet

Located in Manchester, GB

A fine and unusual brass coal helmet being of a 'Nautilus' shell shape. Quite possibly originating from a coastal environment.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chi...

Materials

Brass

Old Large Conch or Queen Helmet Shell, 1970
Old Large Conch or Queen Helmet Shell, 1970

Old Large Conch or Queen Helmet Shell, 1970

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H 7.09 in W 8.67 in D 7.29 in

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 with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Shell

Vintage Country House Shell Collection, Large Conch, Cassis, Helmet Shells
Vintage Country House Shell Collection, Large Conch, Cassis, Helmet Shells

Vintage Country House Shell Collection, Large Conch, Cassis, Helmet Shells

Located in Bristol, GB

Selection of Queen Conch, Cassis, and Helmet Shells. The largest is roughly 11” long three are roughly 10” and the smallest is around 9”.

Category

Early 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Midcentury Shell and Silver Plate Bird Sculpture by Gabriella Binazzi
Midcentury Shell and Silver Plate Bird Sculpture by Gabriella Binazzi

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 silver plated metal. Signed Binazzi Italy and distributed by Oggetti.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

1960s Italian Oval Wall Mirror Encrusted with Sea Shells and Corals
1960s Italian Oval Wall Mirror Encrusted with Sea Shells and Corals

1960s Italian Oval Wall Mirror Encrusted with Sea Shells and Corals

Located in London, GB

This is a highly decorative oval mirror that has a generous frieze of sea shells encrusted around the edge. The sea shells are a variety of shapes and sizes, conch, corals, cowry she...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Shell, Mirror

Queen Helmet Conch Shell
Queen Helmet Conch Shell

Queen Helmet Conch Shell

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H 7.5 in W 9 in L 7.5 in

Queen Helmet Conch Shell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A lovely Queen helmet Conchshell. Brilliantly colored and a statement. A compliment to many spaces and especially those with nautical or water themes.

Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Old Queen Helmet Conch Shell Specimens
Old Queen Helmet Conch Shell Specimens

Old Queen Helmet Conch Shell Specimens

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H 8.5 in W 12 in D 8 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 and were collected many years ago.

Category

20th Century American Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Mid 20th Century African Kuba Helmet Tribal Mask Shells, Animal Fibres, Raffia
Mid 20th Century African Kuba Helmet Tribal Mask Shells, Animal Fibres, Raffia

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 ceremonial headgear created by the Kuba people of Central Africa, particularly in t...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Raffia

'Queen Helmet Conch Shell' Bamboo Floor Lamp with Vintage French Parasol Shade
'Queen Helmet Conch Shell' Bamboo Floor Lamp with Vintage French Parasol Shade

'Queen Helmet Conch Shell' Bamboo Floor Lamp with Vintage French Parasol Shade

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The shade sits atop a lacquered, mahogany brown black bamboo column with stained rattan wrapping and an antique, extra-large, circa-1910 queen helmet conch shell from the artist's pr...

Category

2010s American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Concrete, Brass

Vintage Wooden African Helmet Mask
Vintage Wooden African Helmet Mask

Vintage Wooden African Helmet Mask

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H 8.5 in W 7.25 in D 9 in

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 wonderful accent piece for any room.

Category

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Decorative Art

Materials

Shell, Wood

A Contemporary Beaded Kuba Mask or Helmet
A Contemporary Beaded Kuba Mask or Helmet

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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Beads, Fabric, Shell, Wood

19th Century Gilt Bronze Jewel Casket Box by Tahan
19th Century Gilt Bronze Jewel Casket Box by Tahan

19th Century Gilt Bronze Jewel Casket Box by Tahan

Located in London, GB

In the mid-18th century, explorations revealed new shell varieties. Helmet shells from the West Indies, and queen conch shells from the Bahamas and West Indies, arrived in Europe.

Category

Antique 1870s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage African Bwoom Helmet Mask from the Kuba People of the Republic of Congo
Vintage African Bwoom Helmet Mask from the Kuba People of the Republic of Congo

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...

Category

Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Cameo 19th Century Carved Conch Shells
Pair of Italian Cameo 19th Century Carved Conch Shells

Pair of Italian Cameo 19th Century Carved Conch Shells

Located in Miami, FL

Since the late 19th century, the species most used in good-quality cameos has been the bullmouth helmet, the upper shell layer is whitish, and the lower shell layer is a rich creamy ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Antique Gilt Bronze Casket Inset Sevres Porcelain Plaques, 19th Century
Antique Gilt Bronze Casket Inset Sevres Porcelain Plaques, 19th Century

Antique Gilt Bronze Casket Inset Sevres Porcelain Plaques, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

In the mid-18th century, explorations revealed new shell varieties. Helmet shells from the West Indies, and queen conch shells from the Bahamas and West Indies, arrived in Europe.

Category

Antique 1850s French Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

Antique Large Ovoid Ormolu Casket Sevres Porcelain Navy-Blue, 19th Century
Antique Large Ovoid Ormolu Casket Sevres Porcelain Navy-Blue, 19th Century

Antique Large Ovoid Ormolu Casket Sevres Porcelain Navy-Blue, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

In the mid 18th century, explorations revealed new shell varieties. Helmet shells from the West Indies, and queen conch shells from the Bahamas and West Indies, arrived in Europe.

Category

Antique 1880s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Gilt Bronze Sevres Porcelain Inset Casket
19th Century Gilt Bronze Sevres Porcelain Inset Casket

19th Century Gilt Bronze Sevres Porcelain Inset Casket

Located in London, GB

In the mid-18th century, explorations revealed new shell varieties. Helmet shells from the West Indies, and queen conch shells from the Bahamas and West Indies, arrived in Europe.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Period Regence Mirror from France, circa 1715
Antique Period Regence Mirror from France, circa 1715

Antique Period Regence Mirror from France, circa 1715

Located in Dallas, TX

The focal point of the mirror’s decoration is the military trophy motif at the top center of the frame. There is a plumed helmet with a shell inside the opening, all resting in a sty...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Cast Bronze Relief Plaques of Classical Figures, France 19th Century
Pair of Cast Bronze Relief Plaques of Classical Figures, France 19th Century

Pair of Cast Bronze Relief Plaques of Classical Figures, France 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

He is clean-shaven with short hair that is barely visible beneath his conch shell-like helmet with a dragon on the visor. A ribbon trails from the base of the helmet, hanging down hi...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Art

Materials

Metal, Bronze

A Philip Christian Liverpool Porcelain Lamprey Handle Cream Boat, c1775
A Philip Christian Liverpool Porcelain Lamprey Handle Cream Boat, c1775

A Philip Christian Liverpool Porcelain Lamprey Handle Cream Boat, c1775

By Philip Christian

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

A Philip Christian Liverpool Porcelain Lamprey Handle Cream Boat, c1775 Additional information: Date : c.1775 Period : George III Marks : None Origin : Liverpool, England Colour :...

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

“Gallic Warrior” Antique French Bronze Sculpture Bust by Albert Froger
“Gallic Warrior” Antique French Bronze Sculpture Bust by Albert Froger

“Gallic Warrior” Antique French Bronze Sculpture Bust by Albert Froger

Located in Shippensburg, PA

The bust depicts a Gaul warrior prepared for battle with a helmet protecting his head with shell and rosette embellishments within flanking relief horns.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Busts

Materials

Bronze

Old Large Conch or Queen Helmet Shell
Old Large Conch or Queen Helmet Shell

Old Large Conch or Queen Helmet Shell

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H 6.25 in W 7.5 in D 10.25 in

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 and nearly 8 inches high depending which way you wish to display it.

Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

South Pacific Sea Shell Collection; Set/3
South Pacific Sea Shell Collection; Set/3

South Pacific Sea Shell Collection; Set/3

Located in Malibu, CA

Half Clam Shell 12"W, 4"H, 9"D Murex Shell 11"W, 6"D, 6"H Spiny Murex 10"W, 6"D, 7"H The listing shows three types of sea snails: likely a conch, a cassis (helmet shell), and a mur...

Category

20th Century Southeast Asian Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Queen Helmet Conch Shell
Queen Helmet Conch Shell

Queen Helmet Conch Shell

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H 6 in W 1.5 in D 8 in

Queen Helmet Conch Shell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A lovely Queen Helmet Conchshell... Brilliantly colored and a statement... a compliment to many spaces and especially those with nautical or water themes.

Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Natural Bullmouth Helmet, Cameo Sea Shell
Natural Bullmouth Helmet, Cameo Sea Shell

Natural Bullmouth Helmet, Cameo Sea Shell

Located in Miami, FL

The Cameo shell is another Indo Pacific shell which is also referred to as a red helmet.

Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

African Kuba Helmet Mask on Stand
African Kuba Helmet Mask on Stand

African Kuba Helmet Mask on Stand

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H 25 in W 12 in D 14 in

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 Congo, Central Africa circa mid-20th century.

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks

Materials

Copper

A Congo Tribal Decorative Helmet Mask Possibly By the Kuba
A Congo Tribal Decorative Helmet Mask Possibly By the Kuba

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, beading, and burlap.

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Canvas, Shell

African Kuba Bwoom Helmet Mask Kasai Democratic Republic of the Congo
African Kuba Bwoom Helmet Mask Kasai Democratic Republic of the Congo

African Kuba Bwoom Helmet Mask Kasai Democratic Republic of the Congo

Located in Forney, TX

Kuba Peoples, Kasai region, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, Mid-20th Century A exceptional vintage African hand-carved wood Bwoom helmet mask, the Kuba peoples,...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Shell, Wood, Beads

George III Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box with Hinged Lid
George III Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box with Hinged Lid

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 hinged lid, Scotland, Ca. 1790.

Category

Antique 1790s Scottish George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Jewelry Casket with Cameos
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Jewelry Casket with Cameos

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Jewelry Casket with Cameos

Located in London, GB

In the mid-18th century, explorations revealed new shell varieties. Helmet shells from the West Indies, and queen conch shells from the Bahamas and West Indies, arrived in Europe.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Sevres Porcelain, Cameo and Ormolu-Mounted Stationary Box
Antique Sevres Porcelain, Cameo and Ormolu-Mounted Stationary Box

Antique Sevres Porcelain, Cameo and Ormolu-Mounted Stationary Box

Located in London, GB

In the mid 18th century, explorations revealed new shell varieties. Helmet shells from the West Indies, and queen conch shells from the Bahamas and West Indies, arrived in Europe.

Category

Antique 1870s French More Desk Accessories

French Pair of Regence Period Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Circa 1720
French Pair of Regence Period Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Circa 1720

French Pair of Regence Period Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Circa 1720

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

A lovely and rare pair of french Regence period, early 18th century gilt bronze candlesticks, coat of arms finely chiseled, representing helmet. The candlesticks have a shell and asy...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Cameo Carved Conch Shell Depicting Diana at the Hunt
Cameo Carved Conch Shell Depicting Diana at the Hunt

Cameo Carved Conch Shell Depicting Diana at the Hunt

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Since the late 19th century, the species most used in good-quality cameos has been the bullmouth helmet, the upper shell layer is whitish, and the lower shell layer is a rich orange-...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival More Furniture and Col...

Materials

Shell

21-Piece Collection of Les Hunter Designs Coral and Sea Shells, circa 1970s
21-Piece Collection of Les Hunter Designs Coral and Sea Shells, circa 1970s

21-Piece Collection of Les Hunter Designs Coral and Sea Shells, circa 1970s

Located in San Francisco, CA

The collection is composed of the following: (Two) angels wing, tiger murex, (two) black murex, pink murex, lace coral, mushroom coral, feather coral, tree coral, lighting welk, scor...

Category

Vintage 1970s Hawaiian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

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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.