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Illustrated Bivalve Shells from 'Dictionnaire Classique des Sciences Naturelles'
Located in Langweer, NL
are a type of shellfish with a compressed body enclosed within a hinged shell. These specific
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Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Mexico Sterling Silver Abalone Shell Bypass Hinged Bracelet #16440
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver and abalone shell hinged bracelet from Mexico. A large and significant bracelet
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20th Century Mexican Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Midcentury Hinged Abalone Shell and Brass Box, Mosaic Pattern on Lid, Wood-lined
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hinged brass box with abalone mosaic on lid, wood-lined. The pattern of the mosaic
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Leonard Silverplate Clam Shell Form Silver Plated Hinged Warmer with Swan Handle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Leonard Silverplate Clam Shell Form Silver Plated Hinged Warmer with Swan. Item feature an ornate
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Mid-20th Century Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Blonde Tortoiseshell Hinged Card Holder
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Antique English blonde tortoiseshell card holder with locking hinge. Monogrammed to silver
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique English Blonde Tortoiseshell Hinged Card Holder
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Antique English blonde tortoiseshell card holder with locking hinge. Please view all
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique English Blonde Tortoiseshell Hinged Card Holder
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Antique English blonde tortoiseshell card holder with locking hinge. Please view all
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Tortoise Shell

Two Vintage Sailor's Valentines in a Hinged Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
handcrafted in exotic sea shells meticulously composed and presented under glass in an octagon mahogany hinged
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Late 20th Century American Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Mahogany

1906 Oval Tortoiseshell Dressing Table Box with Silver Hinges
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Very fine Tortoiseshell box, mounted with a virgin silver plaque, hallmarked silver hinges. Lined
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Decorative Boxes

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Silver

19th Century English Tortoiseshell Hinged Box with Silver Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century English tortoiseshell hinged box with silver decorations.
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Antique 19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Sea Shell Decorative Coffin Box with Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful coffin shape trinket box encrusted with shells. This box would be stunning on a
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20th Century American American Classical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells and Motto "Ever Thine"
Located in Downingtown, PA
Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells and Motto "Ever Thine", Barbados, West Indies, Circa 1885
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Early 20th Century Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Vintage Burl Wood Small Rectangular Hinged Lidded Box
Located in Amityville, NY
with small burls, featuring inlaid triangle shaped corners in a lighter wood tone. The lid is hinged
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817
Located in valatie, NY
Scottish silver mounted tiger cowary shell snuff box, 1817. The hinged lid is inscribed with "W
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Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique William IV Shell Gilt Bronze Double Inkwell with Pen Rest Candle Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
shells and gilt bronze. The double inkwell features two scalloped fluted glass containers complete with
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Antique Mid-19th Century European William IV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

"Tea Caddy" English Tortoise Shell & Mother-of-Pearl Double Compartment 19th-c.
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
the 19th century. It has a sarcophagus form with hinged cover opening to disclose two lidded
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Late 19th Century Tortoise Shell Needle Case with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century tortoise shell needle case with a mother of pearl inlay. A knife box shape with a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
boxed inkwell crafted in wood and carefully embellished around, with faux tortoise shell. It is fitted
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

English Georgian Serpentine Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy, C. 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian serpentine tortoise shell and mother of pearl hinged tea caddy with four flanking
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Tea Caddies

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Foil

English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian Chinroserie bow front tortoise shell tea caddy with a hinged tiered lid, Chinese
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Tea Caddies

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Foil

1950s Mid-Century Chinese Rosewood+Brass Turtle Hinged Jewelry Box Chinoiserie
Located in Hyattsville, MD
, outside is has brass decorations, hinges, and a wonderful detailed Turtle Clasp. Move the shell down to
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

English Georgian Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Silver Winged Paw Feet, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian Tortoise shell hinged sewing box with a gadrooned molded edge lid, fitted tufted
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Antique 1810s English Georgian Decorative Boxes

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Silver

'Lavender Lion's Paw' Table Lamp in Nickel with Natural Scallop Shell Shade
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, variegated lavender Lion’s Paw scallop shells. Permanently fused open at the scallop's natural hinge, the
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Cement, Nickel

Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box Edinburgh c1823
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver cowry shell snuff box Date : Hallmarked in Edinburgh for an uknown maker
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Antique 1820s Scottish Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Shell Paper Clamp in Italian Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Shell paper clamp in Italian sterling silver. Finely wrought hinged silver shell desk accessory for
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Vintage 1930s Italian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Shell Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
textured shell design finish. Signed "WEBB 18k" on the hinged double pin stem clasp in white gold. David
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2010s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Shell Brooch
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Shell Brooch
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W 1.5 in L 2.5 in
'Lion's Paw' Table Lamp in Brass and Terra Cotta with Real Scallop Shell Shade
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sourced, naturally translucent Lion’s Paw scallop shells. Permanently fused open at the scallop's natural
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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

Vintage Cadoro Statement Shell Cuff Pair 1960s
By Cadoro
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning pair of vintage Cadoro shell cuffs. Weighty with their incredible design and quality
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Vintage 1960s Cuff Bracelets

Vintage Cadoro Statement Shell Cuff Pair 1960s
Vintage Cadoro Statement Shell Cuff Pair 1960s
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W 2.17 in Dm 2.17 in
Victorian Carved Shell and Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive Victorian 15 karat yellow gold, carved shell cameo brooch; part of
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Carved Shell and Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Victorian Carved Shell and Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
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H 0.59 in W 2.16 in L 2.67 in
Antique Anglo Indian Silver Mounted Nautilus Shell Cup
Located in London, GB
A rare and beautiful ornament, this is an antique Nautilus shell cup with lid, mounted with silver
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Bowls

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Silver

Antique Tortoise Shell Bow Gold Piqué Hair Comb
Located in Munich, Bavaria
with gold piqué work. The bow is attached to the comb with the help of a tortoise shell hinge. Fine
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Antique 1860s English More Jewelry

Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Brooch Greek Young Lady
Located in Chesterland, OH
beautiful portrait of a young Greek lady is expertly carved into the shell with exceptional detail and
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pinchbeck

Antique English Silver Plated Nautilus Shell Spoon Warmer
Located in Wilton, CT
in the design of a nautilus shell with a hinged lid, nestles on a rocky base. It's in great condition
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Scottish Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Georgian cowrie shell snuff box Date : c1820 Period : George III / Regency Origin
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Antique 1830s Scottish Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

William Adderley English Staffordshire Shell and Floral Asparagus Plate
By William Adderley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
spears lay across the center of the plate. Hand painted decoration mimics the hinge of the shell
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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage Maitland-Smith Lg Tessellated Faux Tortoise Shell Hexagonal Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Portage, MI
Vintage Hexagonal mosaic faux tortoise shell wooden box by Maitland-Smith with brass inlay. Made in
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1990s Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

14 Karat Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Sitting Pretty
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Oval Bezel Cameo Brooch Pendant. Portrait of two ladies meticulously
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Antique 1850s Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wedgwood Majolica Large Tortoiseshell Shell Shaped Server Majolica Serving Tray
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
where the shell would naturally be hinged. The verso shows patches of brown on a cream ground glazing
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Platters and Serveware

Materials

Earthenware

14 Karat Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Fetching Water
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14k Yellow Gold Carved Shell Bezel Cameo Brooch Pendant. Portrait of two ladies and two young
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Antique 1850s Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

"Costis" Snail Shell Black Pearls Necklace with Watch-Like Clasp
Located in Athens, GR
"Costis" Snail Shell Black Pearls Necklace with Watch-Like Clasp This necklace features an
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2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

"Costis" Snail Shell White Pearls Necklace with Watch-Like Clasp
Located in Athens, GR
"Costis" Snail Shell White Pearls Necklace with Watch-Like Clasp This necklace features an
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2010s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

English Mahogany Satinwood Conch Shell Inlaid Wine Cellarette. Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany wine cellarette with inlaid Satinwood conch shell, hinged top revealing a
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Antique 1780s English George III Wine Coolers

Materials

Brass

Yellow Gold Shell Brooch/Pendant - 14k Cameo Silhouette Convertible Pin Italy
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Shell Cut: Carved Cameo Size: 34mm x
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Shell and 9k Yellow Gold Last Supper Cameo Brooch 1974
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large vintage shell and 9 karat yellow gold cameo brooch
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Papal Brooch & Earrings Suite
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian shell, and yellow gold brooch and earrings, each with a carved shell panel depicting
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Antique Late 19th Century Vatican Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Shell Vintage Convertible Brooch/Pendant 14k Carved Cameo Silhouette
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Shell Cut: Carved Cameo
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant, Mother and Children
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Carved Shell Oval Bezel Cameo Brooch Pendant. Portrait of Mother and two
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Antique 1850s Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold Carved Shell Vintage Brooch - 14k Cameo Silhouette Oval Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Carved Shell Cut: Cameo
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Renato Cipullo Contemporary Netrite Zebra Snail Shell and Sapphire Cufflinks
By Renato Cipullo
Located in Narberth, PA
Zebra snail shell that features a fine black and white striped pattern along the entire twisted, cone
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Eton Dolphin Handle Clam Shell Silver Plated Electrified Bun Warmer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
on 3 paw feet, smiling dolphin finial handle, hinged clam shell lid, electric plug for warmer
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Mid-20th Century Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Yellow Gold Shell Vintage Brooch/Pendant - 10k Carved Cameo Silhouette Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k Green Gold Stone Information Natural Shell Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.75 Carat Diamond and Cultured Pearl Yellow Oyster Shell Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
reverse via a hinged pin and clasp with a safety catch. This oyster shell brooch with pearls in gold is
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Vintage 1950s Portuguese Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.75 Carat Diamond and Cultured Pearl Yellow Oyster Shell Brooch
Vintage 0.75 Carat Diamond and Cultured Pearl Yellow Oyster Shell Brooch
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H 0.4 in W 1.67 in D 1.77 in Dm 1.67 in L 1.77 in
19th Century Two Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Storage Boxes
Located in Brea, CA
19th century pair of shell Inlaid black lacquer big Chinese storage boxes with bail handles two
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

18th Century Massachusetts Mahogany Chippendale Desk with Shell Drop & Ogee Feet
Located in Milford, NH
surface, four long drawers with original brasses, a skirt with a delicate central shell carved drop, all
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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Desks

Materials

Brass

John Brogden Shell Cameo Brooch and Earrings, English, circa 1870
By John Brogden
Located in London, GB
Antique shell cameo brooch and earrings by John Brogden, English, circa 1870. A yellow gold suite
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Athena Gold Brooch Pendant, Circa 1860-1880
Located in Chesterland, OH
Fabulous carved Victorian brooch made around the late 1800s. The execution of the shell is amazing
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold

Pink Saltwater Conch Pearl Diamond Platinum Scallop Shell Midcentury Brooch GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
saltwater in origin - with a fanning pierced shell motif surround. Featuring a surround of transitional and
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French Brass Shell and Foliage Hanging Glass Hall Lantern, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
shell border, paneled hinged glass doors, lower molded and beaded edge shell border, and terminating on
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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III French Jet Neoclassical Shell Brooch, France, Mid-19th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Exceptional Napoleon III Neoclassical French jet (black glass) mourning brooch - the shell
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Vintage Tea Caddy Box Conch Shell Art & Craft Flower Chicken Hand Painting
Located in Hampshire, GB
Vintage wooden Tea Caddy Box Conch Shell Oriental Flower and Chicken Hand Painting Impressive
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Arts and Crafts Tea Sets

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Hinged Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the hinged shell you’re looking for. Each hinged shell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and silver. If you’re shopping for a hinged shell, we have 788 options in-stock, while there are 33 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hinged shell, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each hinged shell bearing Georgian, Victorian or louis xv hallmarks is very popular. A well-made hinged shell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maitland Smith, Missiaglia 1846 and Børge Mogensen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Hinged Shell?

A hinged shell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,604, while the lowest priced sells for $38 and the highest can go for as much as $218,466.