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
Category
Antique 1880s Austrian Natural Specimens
Materials
Silver
Nautilus Shell Cup
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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
Materials
Silver
Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Nautilus Shell Cup
Located in Paris, FR
Exquisite gilt and patinated bronze cup featuring a faun holding up a nautilus shell on his
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Vases
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
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Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement More Dining and Entertai...
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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
Silver
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
Located in Sarasota, FL
A gold washed handmade (Mexican? European?) Silver and nautilus shell cup candleholder from a
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Candle Holders
Nautilus Shell Cup Candleholder
Located in Sarasota, FL
A nautilus shell cup and (Mexican? European?) Handmade silver candleholder in the shape of a swan
Category
Vintage 1970s Candle Holders
Materials
Silver
Pair of Nautilus Shell Cup Candleholders
Located in Sarasota, FL
A pair of handmade nautilus shell cup and (Mexican? European?) Silver candleholders from a
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Candle Holders
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Located in Opa Locka, FL
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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