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Nautilus Shell Vase

Vintage Coastal Abstract Nautilus Shell Glazed Ceramic Vases - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Coastal vases. A chic abstract design of a Nautilus shell. A cool off
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Mid-20th Century North American Vases

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Ceramic

Minton Majolica Nautilus Shell Flower Pot
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica flower pot (jardiniere) which features a nautilus shell on a coral-like base which
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Majolica

Minton Majolica Nautilus Shell Flower Pot
Minton Majolica Nautilus Shell Flower Pot
H 18.4 in W 19.1 in D 14.6 in
Pair, Vintage Martinsville Glass Nautilus Seashell Form Vases or Bookends
Located in Atlanta, GA
American, circa 1950. A pair of vintage clear glass nautilus shell book ends or vases. They would
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Glass

Pair of Italian Porcelain Silver Lustre Nautilus Cachepots
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
nautilus clam shell, of good size 13.5" wide x 9.5" high x 7.5" deep, the interior measures approximately 7
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Brass Nautilus Sea Shell Animal Sculpture, Wine Cooler, Vase, Planter
By Atelier Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
a wine cooler or bottler holder, this bar accessory boasts a whimsical sculptural large nautilus
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Late 20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of French Victorian White Parian Porcelain Hand Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Victorian parian porcelain vases of hand holding nautilus shaped shell (priced as
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Vases

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Porcelain

"Seashells and Coral, " Unique Art Deco Vase with Gold Glaze by Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gregory depicts a variety of undersea life, including nautilus shells and starfish on one side, and an
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Victorian Silver Shell Spoon Warmers
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in New York, NY
19th century Victorian silver plate spoon warmers in the shape of nautilus shells resting on a bed
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Antique 1890s British Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Silver Shell Spoon Warmers
Victorian Silver Shell Spoon Warmers
H 5.5 in W 6.75 in D 4 in
Swedish Modern Wilhelm Kage Argenta Stoneware and Silver Vase, Argenta Fish Vase
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Uccle, BE
vase made by Gustavsberg depicts a mermaid emerging from a nautilus shell, reaching for a large fish
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Silver

Swedish Modern Wilhelm Kage Argenta Snake Vase, 1930's
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Uccle, BE
vase made by Gustavsberg depicts a mermaid emerging from a nautilus shell, reaching for a large fish
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

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Silver

Swedish Modern Wilhelm Kage Argenta Stoneware and Silver Vase
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Uccle, BE
vase made by Gustavsberg depicts a mermaid emerging from a nautilus shell, reaching for a large fish
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Silver

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Thirteen Silver Plate Seashells
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enticing group of thirteen vintage seashells representing exotic species enhanced with silver plate. Signed Ruzzetti and Gow Italy. Sizes range from: H: 3 W: 2 D: 3 H: 6 W: 6 D: 1
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Silver Plate

Muller Freres Luneville Cameo Landscape vase 1900
By Muller Fres Lunneville
Located in Dallas, TX
A sumptuous art nouveau French cameo lake landscape acid etched cameo vase with applied handles. Sunrise or sunset with a yellow orange background with engraved trees, bushes and mou...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases

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Art Glass

French Art Deco Chandelier Signed by Muller Freres Luneville
By Muller Frères, Muller Fres Lunneville
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco geometric chandelier signed by Muller Frères Luneville. Having six clear frosted glass globes or sphere with geometric and bird motif details. Supported by m...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Pedestal Plant Stand Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Discounted In-House Shipping*** An antique Arts and Crafts pedestal offers quarter sawn oak construction with circular display over turned and flared column, raised on c...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Pedestals

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Oak

Vintage Coastal Shell Planter
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal flower pot. A chic Italian terra Cotta pot that has been hand encrusted with shells. Sealed with concrete and a concrete sealer applied. Two pots available...
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Late 20th Century American Adam Style Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Coastal Shell Planter
Vintage Coastal Shell Planter
H 11.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Muller Freres French Art Deco Chandelier
By Muller Frères
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Beautiful French Art Deco chandelier by Muller Freres Luneville. Center peach glass bowl is surrounded by six smaller peach glass bowls. All the glass is held by polished nickel desi...
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A relatively large natural seashell from the sea. A great decorative object as shown. In neutral hues. Shell is a nice size as demonstrated. Dimensions: 5.5" Depth x 4" Height x 11.7...
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Early 20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Seashell
Seashell
H 4 in W 11.75 in D 5.5 in
Large 19th Century Majolica Square Minton Jardiniere
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
Minton Majolica cobalt blue jardiniere on stand c.1875, the square sectioned jardiniere simply decorated with a cattail on each corner. Largest size. Rare size.
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Ceramic

Minton Majolica Triton and Shell Serving Dish
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica serving dish which features a triton balancing a shell on his fish tail. Coloration: turquoise, green, cream, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for the M...
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Serving Pieces

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Majolica

Natural Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural seashell dipped in a light-gold finish. A great decorative object for a shelf, on top of books, cocktail table, a vanity or bath area, etc. Many areas. This natur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

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Shell

Natural Seashell
Natural Seashell
H 3.63 in W 9 in D 5 in
Giant Brass Nautical Clam Shell Seashell on Starfish Base Planter Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Giant Brass Nautical Clam Shell seashell on starfish base planter or sculpture. 13" wide x 10.5" tall x 10" deep. Very nice vintage condition, hand polished. Heavy with nice details ...
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Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Brass

French Hand Forged Iron and Brass Garden Plant Stand/Jardinières
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-169 French hand forged iron and brass garden plant stand with lower leaf/flower details Top with 3 rings Brass bowl 13" diameter Aged patina.
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Vintage 1920s French Pedestals and Columns

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Brass, Iron

Minton Majolica Cats Head Vase
By Minton
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent 19th century English Minton Majolica "Queen's vase" with cat heads. This rare model an amphora shape vase in rich Majolica gold, green and blue color tones the handles fo...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Vases

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Majolica

Minton Majolica Cats Head Vase
Minton Majolica Cats Head Vase
H 28 in W 14 in D 14 in
Pair of Bronze Nautilus Shell Lamps
Located in London, GB
Pair of bronze table lamps sitting on black marble bases in the shape of a nautilus shell.
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Bronze Nautilus Shell Lamps
Pair of Bronze Nautilus Shell Lamps
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Vintage French Silver Plated Wine or Champagne Cooler / Bucket, Puiforcat
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Bath, GB
A very smart antique French Champagne bucket or wine cooler by the top-notch and highly collectable silversmith, Emile Puiforcat. Just back from our silversmith's workshop, it has...
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Wine Coolers

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Silver Plate

Minton Majolica Shell Flower Holder
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica flower holder which features a scallop shell supported by seaweed on a rocky base. Coloration: cream, brown, green, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for...
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Majolica

Minton Majolica Shell Flower Holder
Minton Majolica Shell Flower Holder
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H 6.7 in W 5.9 in D 3.3 in

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Royal Worcester Porcelain Nautilus Shell Vase
By Royal Worcester
Located in Pataskala, OH
Very unique nautilus shell vase of Royal Worcester porcelain.
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Antique 1880s English Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Solid Brass Shells on a Stand, Consolle Decorative Elements or Bookends
By Selezioni Domus
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Bookend shell Nautilus, in solid brass Made in Florence, Tuscany, by Selezioni Domus Firenze
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Fine Royal Worcester Porcelain Nautilus Shell Vase with Salamander
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A very fine quality single English porcelain Royal Worcester Nautilus shell vase mounted with a
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Antique 19th Century English Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Silver Plated Nautilus Shell Cachepot Vase
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful and unusual vintage silver plated larger nautilus shell vase or decorative object. the
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal

Pair of Nautilus Shell Spill Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Nautilus Shell Spill Vases, having gilt-banded footed bases with coral and shell
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20th Century English Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Nautilus Shell Spill Vases
Pair of Nautilus Shell Spill Vases
H 9 in W 6.5 in D 4.25 in
Nautilus Shell, Carnelian, and Sterling Vessels
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Beautiful Artisan created vessels using both polished and natural Nautilus shells with the
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Vases

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Sterling Silver

Royal Worcester English Majolica Palissy Nautilus Shell & Coral Pedestal Vase
By Royal Worcester
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, circa 1860-1865. A dimensional Nautilus shell with an open form is beautifully glazed in yellow with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Nickle-Plated Nautilus Shell Cachepot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish nautilus-form piece is a custom piece by Iconic Snob Galeries and could be used as a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Planters, Cache...

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Brass, Nickel

Nickle-Plated Nautilus Shell Cachepot
Nickle-Plated Nautilus Shell Cachepot
H 8.25 in W 5.25 in D 9.5 in
Pair of Los Castillo Large Nautilus Silver Shell Urns
By Los Castillo
Located in Westport, CT
Pair Los Castillo large nautilus shell urn /planters silver over brass ,some slight wear to finish
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20th Century Mexican Hollywood Regency Vases

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

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Marble, Bronze

Stunning Hand made Organic Ammonite Nautilus Vase 1950
Located in South Burlington, VT
and hand glazed ammonite pottery vase in beige and brown glazed tones, 1950. Fine original condition
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Nautilus Shell Brass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Very decorative shell vase/bowl/catch all in textured brass.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Brass

Nautilus Shell Brass Vase
Nautilus Shell Brass Vase
H 8 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
Large Brass Nautilus Planter Seashell Shell Vintage Statue Palm Beach
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large, heavy nautilus brass seashell, shell. Perfect as a Planter, pot, or just as a great decor
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

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Brass

Vintage Coastal Monumental Matte Glazed Nautilus Shell Cachepot - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage monumental matte Ceramic Cachepot. Chic nautilus shell design with a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Bohemian Planters, Cachepots a...

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Ceramic

Majolica Centrepiece in Form of Nautilus Shell, 19th Century, Italy
Located in London, GB
Majolica centrepiece in form of nautilus shell garlanded with flowers and pulled by winged horse
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Majolica

Two Pair of Chambered Nautiluses by Tony Duquette
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Two pairs of chambered nautiluses with cast faux coral bases, designed by the legendary Tony
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Vintage 1960s American Vases

Materials

Metal

Pair of Giant Clam Shells, Make Beautiful Nautical Art Pieces or Bowls
Located in Atlanta, GA
25 years old when harvested. This pair of South Pacific giant clam shells make fine nautilus display
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20th Century Oceanic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Shell

Nautilus Glass Bookends / VASES
Located in Los Angeles, CA
glass shell book ends that can also be used as a vase TOTALLY HIP
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20th Century Bookends

Materials

Glass

Nautilus Glass Bookends / VASES
Nautilus Glass Bookends / VASES
H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
Reflections - Still Life with Silver Vase, Nautilus Shell & Italian Soda Bottles
By Andrew S. Conklin
Located in Chicago, IL
reflections on the silver pitchers to the shinny opalescent surface of the nautilus shell. The piece is
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

20th Century Sterling Silver Italian Vases in the Shape of Nautilus Shell, Pair
By Argenteria IL LEONE
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of sterling silver vases shell "Nautilus" shape. The vases have the exact same workmanship
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Late 20th Century Italian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unique Decor Ammonite Hand made Ceramic Vase Lovely Earth Tones, 1950
Located in South Burlington, VT
SALE - NOW SAVE 25% AND MORE Designer's Source Scarce hand made and hand glazed Ammonite Vase #2
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Pottery

Large Portor Marble Bowl
Located in PARIS, FR
Large Portor marble bowl on sculpted foot, decorated with shells. The composition of shells
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Jars

Materials

Marble

Large Portor Marble Bowl
Large Portor Marble Bowl
H 8.86 in Dm 14.18 in
Large Italian Buccellati Style Nautilus Shell Vase
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Forney, TX
A large high quality Italian Mario Buccellati style decorative silver plate nautilus shell vase
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Mid-20th Century Vases

Materials

Silver Plate

Loetz Green Art Glass Nautilus Shell Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Ferndale, MI
An Art Nouveau nautilus shell form flower bud vase by Loetz, Austria, circa 1900. This hand blown
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Nautilus Brass Shell Vase
Located in New York, NY
Very decorative shell vase/bowl/catch all in textured brass.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Nautilus Brass Shell Vase
Nautilus Brass Shell Vase
H 8 in W 10 in D 5.75 in
American 1950s Brass Shell Nautilus
Located in London, GB
Vintage nautilus brass seashell. Perfect as a vase, planter or objet d'Art.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

American 1950s Brass Shell Nautilus
American 1950s Brass Shell Nautilus
H 6.75 in W 6.75 in D 3.5 in
Modernist Chrome Nautilus Sea Shell Wine Cooler Bottle Holder Vase
Located in Atlanta, GA
bucket features a whimsical sculpture of a large nautilus shell with three tiny seashells feet. Lots of
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Late 20th Century French Modern Vases

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Chrome, Brass

Italian White Ceramic Nautilus Shell Centrepiece Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A large vintage Italian white ceramic nautilus sea shell centrepiece sculpture, circa late 20th
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20th Century Italian Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Brass Nautilus Shell Planter Cachepot with Shell Feet Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid brass sea shell nautilus planter jardiniere or cachepot - a stunning piece well suited as a
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Brass Sea Shell Nautilus Planter on Starfish Base
Located in New York, NY
Large brass sea shell nautilus planter on starfish base. Very unusual design with nice detail
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20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Brass Sea Shell Nautilus Planter on Starfish Base
Located in New York, NY
Brass sea shell nautilus planter on starfish base. This is one planter of two matching planters
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20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Brass

Fine Pair of Antique Royal Worcester Nautilus Vases, 1867
By Royal Worcester
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine and scarce pair antique Royal Worcester Nautilus vases, the body modeled as a large conch
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Antique 1860s English Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Pair of Antique Royal Worcester Nautilus Vases, 1867
Fine Pair of Antique Royal Worcester Nautilus Vases, 1867
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H 6.3 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in
"Mermaid and Nautilus, " Tall, Elaborate Art Deco Vase by Gustavsberg
By Gustavsberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by Gustavsberg depicts a mermaid emerging from a nautilus shell, reaching for a large fish surrounded
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Murano Italian Mid-Century Blue Piped Shell Shaped Art Glass Vase
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Italian nautilus shell shaped art glass vase with blue piping made in Murano and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair Bronze Duquette Style Nautilus Planters
By Tony Duquette
Located in New York, NY
Pair of heavy aged bronze stylized nautilus shell planters in the style of Tony Duquette. C 60s.
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20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Monumental Nautilus Form Italian Ceramic Vessels
Located in Miami, FL
Monumental sculptures, this pair of white ceramic Nautilus shell form vessels are large vases or
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Brass Nautilus Seashell Cachepot Jardinière Flower Plant Holder, 20th c.
Located in New York, NY
A substantial vintage brass nautilus seashell flower or plant pot holder cachepot jardinière, circa
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Brass

Antique Irish Belleek Spoon Warmer Vase Centerpiece Green Mark 1946-1955 Ireland
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in Dublin, Ireland
quality and generous proportions. First green mark for dates 1946-1955. Of nautilus shell form with
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20th Century Irish Vases

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Porcelain, Pottery

Fully Chambered Nautilus Shell mounted to a vintage Sicilian Alabaster base
Located in Leesburg, VA
A Natural Striped Fully Chambered Nautilus Shell mounted to a vintage Sicilian Alabaster Base
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Nautical Objects

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Alabaster, Metal

Nautilus Seashell Glass Bookends and Vases, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of glass nautilus seashell bookends and vases, circa early-20th century, 1940s. A
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Early 20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Glass

Victorian Nautilus Silver Spoon Warmer with Dolphin
By Sheffield
Located in New York, NY
Rare 19th century English Victorian Nautilus spoon warmer resting on a dolphin base surrounding by
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Antique Late 19th Century British Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

A Large Brass Nautilus Shell Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
Here is a beautiful large scaled brass nautilus shell vase.
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Vases

Materials

Brass

A Large Brass Nautilus Shell Vase
A Large Brass Nautilus Shell Vase
H 10 in W 12 in D 8 in
Fritz & Floyd Metallic Silver Nautilus Shell Vase
By Fitz and Floyd
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fritz and Floyd ceramic nautilus shell glazed in a metallic sliver glaze.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century English Nautilus Shell Vases
Located in Toronto, ON
English mid 19th century silverplate nautilus form vases with ball form feet. England circa 1880
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tableware

Early 20th Century Loetz Art Glass Nautilus Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Newport, NH
Loetz Nautilus art glass vase with twisted tadpoles and nautilus shells on a Candia martelé ground
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Early 20th Century European Vases

Materials

Art Glass

20th Century English Wedgwood of Etruria & Barlaston White Ceramic Nautilus
By Wedgwood
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century English Wedgwood of Etruria & Barlaston white ceramic nautilus shell bowl
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20th Century English Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Brass Nautilus and Shell Shaped Ice Bucket, circa 1970s; Hollywood Regency Style
Located in Houston, TX
Ice bucket that easily handles a bottle of wine in the shape of a shell or nautilus in brass
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Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Vases

Materials

Brass

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Nautilus Shell Vase For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal nautilus shell vase for your home. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and porcelain, every nautilus shell vase was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the nautilus shell vase you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each nautilus shell vase bearing Victorian, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one nautilus shell vase that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gustavsberg, Loetz Glass and Minton produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Nautilus Shell Vase?

A nautilus shell vase can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,223, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $8,654.

Finding the Right vases-vessels for You

For thousands of years, vases and vessels have had meaningful functional value in civilizations all over the world. In Ancient Greece, ceramic vessels were used for transporting water and dry goods, holding bouquets of flowers, for storage and more. Outside of utilitarian use, in cities such as Athens, vases were a medium for artistic expressionpottery was a canvas for artists to illustrate their cultures’ unique people, beliefs and more. And pottery skills were handed down from fathers to sons.

Every antique and vintage vase and vessel, from decorative Italian urns to French 19th-century Louis XVI–style lidded vases, carries with it a rich, layered story. 

On 1stDibs, there is a vast array of vases and vessels in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes. Our collection features vessels made from delicate materials such as ceramic and glass as well as durable materials like rustproof metals and stone.

A contemporary vase can help introduce an air of elegance to your minimalist space while an antique Chinese jar would make a luxurious addition to an Asian-inspired interior. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a statement piece, consider an Art Deco vase crafted by Italian architect and furniture designer Gio Ponti.

Vases and vessels — be they handmade pots, handblown glass wine bottles or otherwise — are versatile, practical decorative objects, and no matter your particular design preferences, furniture style or color scheme, they can add beauty and warmth to any home. Find yours on 1stDibs today.

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