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Nautilus Cup

German Silver Gilt and Shell Covered Nautilus Cup, circa 1880
German Silver Gilt and Shell Covered Nautilus Cup, circa 1880

German Silver Gilt and Shell Covered Nautilus Cup, circa 1880

Located in New York, NY

With a figure of Neptune holding aloft a beautiful iridescent shell enclosed by three strap-work figures. The cover surmounted by three sea horses and lion finial.

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Antique Bronze Figural Tazza of Cupid After Franz Von Stuck (1863-1928)
Antique Bronze Figural Tazza of Cupid After Franz Von Stuck (1863-1928)

Antique Bronze Figural Tazza of Cupid After Franz Von Stuck (1863-1928)

By Franz von Stuck

Located in San Francisco, CA

antique neoclassical figural sculpture in cast in bronze depicting a winged cupid with arrows and quiver raising a well-delineated leaf-form vessel while standing on a turtle pedesta...

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19th Century Gilt Bronze Dutch Paw-Footed Nautilus Cup with Satyr & Bacchus
19th Century Gilt Bronze Dutch Paw-Footed Nautilus Cup with Satyr & Bacchus

19th Century Gilt Bronze Dutch Paw-Footed Nautilus Cup with Satyr & Bacchus

Located in Nottingham, GB

19th Century Gilt Bronze Dutch Paw-Footed Nautilus Cup with Satyr & Bacchus Dating to late 19th century From a private collection Nautilus cups were considered luxury items and symb...

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Materials

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Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" Lamp
Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" Lamp

Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

One only has to look to Grecian columns, to spiral staircases, or to the nautilus cups of the sixteenth century for examples.

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20th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" Table Lamp With "Mermaid" Base
Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" Table Lamp With "Mermaid" Base

Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" Table Lamp With "Mermaid" Base

By Tiffany Studios, Louis Gudebrod

Located in New York, NY

One only has to look to Grecian columns, to spiral staircases, or to the nautilus cups of the sixteenth century for examples.

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Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" Table Lamp With "Mermaid" Base
Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" Table Lamp With "Mermaid" Base

Tiffany Studios New York "Nautilus" Table Lamp With "Mermaid" Base

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

One only has to look to Grecian columns, to spiral staircases, or to the nautilus cups of the sixteenth century for examples.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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19th Century German Exceptional Solid Silver-Gilt Vases, Hanau, circa 1880
19th Century German Exceptional Solid Silver-Gilt Vases, Hanau, circa 1880

19th Century German Exceptional Solid Silver-Gilt Vases, Hanau, circa 1880

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

With the demand for antique style silver in the 19th century, Hanau silversmiths quickly found a market niche, which brought its silver manufacturers enormous prosperity and worldwid...

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Antique Anglo Indian Silver Mounted Nautilus Shell Cup
Antique Anglo Indian Silver Mounted Nautilus Shell Cup

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. It was likely made in India, and dates from the late 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Bowls

Materials

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Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Nautilus Shell Cup
Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Nautilus Shell Cup

Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Nautilus Shell Cup

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Exquisite gilt and patinated bronze cup featuring a faun holding up a nautilus shell on his shoulders.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Vases

Materials

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Wedgwood Pearlware Nautilus Scallop Shell Sorbet Parfait Dessert Cups, S/12
Wedgwood Pearlware Nautilus Scallop Shell Sorbet Parfait Dessert Cups, S/12

Wedgwood Pearlware Nautilus Scallop Shell Sorbet Parfait Dessert Cups, S/12

By Wedgwood

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of 12 Scallop shell shaped, deep dessert cups suited for serving fruit compote, Sorbet or Sherbet Parfait, from the Wedgwood Nautilus pearlware dessert service, often marked as...

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Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement More Dining and Entertai...

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Nautilus Shell Cup Candleholder
Nautilus Shell Cup Candleholder

Nautilus Shell Cup Candleholder

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H 11 in W 6 in D 5 in

Nautilus Shell Cup Candleholder

Located in Sarasota, FL

A handmade nautilus shell cup and (Mexican? European?) Silver candleholder from a collection of 6.

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Vintage 1970s Candle Holders

Materials

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Nautilus Shell Cup Candleholder
Nautilus Shell Cup Candleholder

Nautilus Shell Cup Candleholder

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H 3.25 in W 6 in D 4 in

Nautilus Shell Cup Candleholder

Located in Sarasota, FL

A handmade nautilus shell cup and Mexican? European?) Silver candleholder from a collection of 6.

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Candle Holders

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Nautilus Shell Cup Candleholder
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H 14 in W 7 in D 5.5 in

Nautilus Shell Cup Candleholder

Located in Sarasota, FL

European?) Silver and nautilus shell cup candleholder from a collection of 6.

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Candle Holders

Nautilus Shell Cup Candleholder
Nautilus Shell Cup Candleholder

Nautilus Shell Cup Candleholder

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H 12 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in

Nautilus Shell Cup Candleholder

Located in Sarasota, FL

A nautilus shell cup and (Mexican? European?) Handmade silver candleholder in the shape of a swan from a collection of six pieces.

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Pair of Nautilus Shell Cup Candleholders
Pair of Nautilus Shell Cup Candleholders

Pair of Nautilus Shell Cup Candleholders

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H 9.5 in W 5.25 in D 4.5 in

Pair of Nautilus Shell Cup Candleholders

Located in Sarasota, FL

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