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Windsor Shell by Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set 52 Pcs Dinner
By Old Newbury Crafters
Located in Big Bend, WI
its finest.
Hand wrought Dinner Size "Windsor Shell" by Old Newbury Crafters sterling silver
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Windsor Shell by Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set 80 Pcs Dinner
By Old Newbury Crafters
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceptional hand wrought Dinner Size "Windsor Shell" by Old Newbury Crafters sterling silver
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Finely Carved Old Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell
Located in Pomona, CA
Discover the heavenly resonance of our Conch Shell, a beautifully crafted union of spirituality and
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Religious Items
Materials
Shell
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Shell
Large Highly Decorative Old Natural Sea Shell #4
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful Large Natural Highly Decorative Sea Shell. Great for decorating! I purchased a collection
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Carved Cameo Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Multi-Strand Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
revival style old shell cameo circa 1900's, set in a 14k yellow gold bezel set frame with handmade
Category
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Print of Leiden Castle in the Netherlands, circa 1765
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'De Burgt te Leiden'. View of the Leiden Castle (or Burcht van Leiden), an old
Category
Antique 18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Box with Old Man and Children Design, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
shell shining in seven colors. Raden work using mother of pearl shell shining in seven colors is quite
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Shell, Wood
H 2.56 in W 8.27 in D 10.44 in
Old Reef Old Wood Burl and Shells Marine Theme Handcrafted Modern Coffee Table
Located in København N, DK
Stunning slabs of an old burl. Incredible texture and authentic pattern that has been formed for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Steel
Original Old Handcolored Print Featuring Various Sea Shells, ca. 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled antique print featuring various sea shells.
This print originates from 'A History of
Category
Antique 1850s Prints
Materials
Paper
Old Chinese Wood Carving Square Plate with Shell Material Birds Flowers
Located in 景德镇市, CN
home with this Old Chinese Wood Carving Square Plate with Shell Material, a truly unique and exquisite
Category
Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 0.79 in W 6.7 in D 10.04 in
Andrianna Shamaris Century Old Teak Wood Coffee Table with Shell Inlay
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful century old thick teak slab with a slight live edge, has been hand crafted into a
Category
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Old Print of Univalve 'Gastropod' Species; Ear Shells, Limpets, Etc., 1787
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Univalves'. Old print of various Univalve (Gastropod) species; Ear shells
Category
Antique 1780s Prints
Materials
Paper
H 14.38 in W 8.86 in D 0 in
Herman Miller, 2 Shell Fiberglass RAR Rockers by Eames (Old Edition)
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Argelato, BO
An icon of Mid-Century design, this is an all-original example of the famous Eames Rocking (R) Armchair (A) on Rod (R) base.
This extraordinary pair of rocking chairs, perhaps the m...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Antique French Old Mine Cut Diamond and Pearl Enamel Shell Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique french 18k gold shell brooch centered with 1 large natural white south sea pearl size 8mm
Category
Antique 1890s European Brooches
Pair “Faux Bamboo” Frames With Old Italian Shell Prints With Overwritten Text.
Located in Prato, Tuscany
carved and then painted to achieve the desired effect. The “faux bamboo” technique has centuries-old
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Other Prints
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Paper
H 19.3 in W 15.36 in D 1.19 in
Ciner Swarovski Brooch Crystal Sea Shell Gold tone New Old Stock 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Ciner sea Shell Brooch. Set with Blue and Green Crystals. Measures 2.50- 63.6 mm wide x 2.36
Category
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Sterling Silver Old English Thread and Shell Fish Slice / Server by Paul Storr
By Paul Storr
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Georgian English sterling silver Old English
Category
Antique 1810s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Old Tibetan Conch Trumpet Horn
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Old Tibetan Conch Shell Trumpet horn,
decorated with a Silver cover and semi-precious
Category
Vintage 1930s Tibetan Antiquities
Materials
Silver
Old Print of the Common Piddock, Watering Pot Shell, Shipworm and More, 1849
Located in Langweer, NL
, 5. Taret commun'.
Old print of the common piddock, solenidae shells, watering pot shell, podlike
Category
Antique 1840s Prints
Materials
Paper
H 9.45 in W 5.91 in D 0 in
Old English Thread & Shell Antique Sterling Silver Fish Set for 12 - London 1904
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in London, London
in 'Old English, Thread & Shell' pattern, and is presented in its original box.
Each fish knife
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 2.76 in W 13.39 in D 11.03 in
Plaster Shell
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage plaster shell with old patina and wear.
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
New Old Stock, Murano Glass Shell Bowl Antonio da Ros, Cenedese Italy 1960s No1
By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass shell element
Design:
Antonio da Ros
Producer:
Cenedese
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.05 in W 7.21 in D 5.52 in
New Old Stock Large 2.4kg Murano Glass Shell Bowl Antonio da Ros Cenedese 1970
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass shell element
Design:
Antonio da Ros
Producer:
Cenedese
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 1.97 in W 13 in D 7.88 in
New Old Stock, 1, 5kg Murano Glass Shell Bowl, Antonio da Ros, Cenedese, 1970
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass shell element
Design:
Antonio da Ros
Producer:
Cenedese
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 1.97 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
New Old Stock 3.4kg Murano ice Glass Shell Bowl Antonio da Ros Cenedese, 1970
By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass shell element
Design:
Antonio da Ros
Producer:
Cenedese
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 1.97 in W 13 in D 7.88 in
Set of 2 New Old Stock Murano Opaline Glass Shell Bowl by Cenedese, 1960s
By Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
marked underneath the stand with "Cenedese".
The set is new old stock form the 1960s-1970s, unused
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of 2 New Old Stock, Murano Sommerso Glass Shell Bowl Cenedese Vetri, 1960s
By Cenedese, Gino Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Condition:
New old stock. Slight traces from storing over the last 50 years.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.49 in W 5.91 in D 6.3 in
New Old Stock 1, 2kg Murano Glass Shell Bowl Antonio da Ros, Cenedese Italy 1960s
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass shell element
Design:
Antonio da Ros
Producer:
Cenedese
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.49 in W 6.3 in D 5.91 in
New Old Stock, Murano Glass Shell Bowl Antonio da Ros, Cenedese Italy 1960s No 2
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass shell element
Design:
Antonio da Ros
Producer:
Cenedese
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.29 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in
New Old Stock, 1, 6kg Murano Glass Shell Bowl Antonio da Ros Cenedese Italy 1960s
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass shell element
Design:
Antonio da Ros
Producer:
Cenedese
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.84 in W 7.49 in D 6.19 in
Set of 2 New Old Stock, Murano Heavy Glass Shell Bowl by Cenedese Italy, 1960
By Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass shell element set of 2
Design:
Gino Cenedese
Producer:
Cenedese Vetri
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
Andrianna Shamaris Century Old Rice Pounder
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
mother of pearl shell into the center of this beautiful rare teak wood. Great as an art installation. All
Category
2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood, Shell
Set of 2 New Old Stock Murano Opaline Glass Ashtray Shell Bowl by Cenedese, 1960
By Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
elements are also marked underneath the stand with "Cenedese".
The set is new old stock form the 1960s
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
H 1.58 in Dm 5.44 in
Antique Green Paint Decorated Plant Stand With Shell Collection
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. Missing one wooden caster. Was foldable at one time, now frozen from the rust and old paint. The shells
Category
20th Century American Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Shell Cameo Brooch 20.2g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage hand-carved shell cameo brooch/Pendant with thick 14k yellow gold bezel.
The bezel tests
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set of 2 New Old Stock, Murano Glass Shell Bowl by Antonio da Ros Cenedese, 1960
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Weight right element: 856g
Condition:
New old stock. Slight traces from storing over the last
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.76 in W 6.89 in D 6.7 in
New Old Stock 1, 1kg Murano Glass Shell Bowl Antonio da Ros Cenedese 1970, No.1
By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Condition:
New old stock. Slight traces from storing over the last 50years. inside the glass this elemnt
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.37 in W 4.93 in D 3.63 in
Mahogany Crew Shell Bookshelf
Located in Essex, MA
Made from an old crew shell with the letters FLOTSAM on sides with shelves and dark blue background.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century North American Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Body Ornament Made of Himalayan Shells Secured to a Brass Buckle
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique body ornament from India, Nepal or Tibet, made of strands of old Himalayan shells
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Old Papua New Guinea Male Ancestral Figure
Located in Rochester, NY
old pigmented surface w/ finely decorated facial features and shell eyes. Good signs of genuine age
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Shell, Wood
African Textile Panel with Shells
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Old African textile panel with shells,: You can mount on a panel for wall, or place on table, or
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Modern Textiles
Materials
Raffia
Gold Ring with Shell Cameo and Diamonds, Late 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Gold ring with shell cameo and diamonds, late 19th century.
14 carat gold
Europe, end of the 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Onyx 1.4 Carat Diamond Shell Brooch 18K Gold circa 1860
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique Victorian Onyx 1.4 Carat Diamond Shell Brooch 18K Gold circa 1860
Enchanting onyx diamond
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
W 1.38 in D 0.65 in L 1.58 in
Antique Ethnic Tribal Kina Crescent Shell Necklaces Papua New Guinea Set of 3
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Museum Pieces, worn by men and women rare old Kina Shell Necklaces (Huge Mother of Pearl Crescent
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
18th Century Italian Altar Stick with a Chesapecten Fossil Scallop Shell & Pearl
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
banks of the James River. It is said to be about 3 to 8 million-years-old. These shells hold fossils of
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 38 in W 11 in D 7 in
18th Century Italian Altar Stick with a Chesapecten Fossil Shell and Pearls
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
banks of the James River. It is said to be about 3 to 8 million-years-old. These shells hold fossils of
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 45.5 in W 11.5 in D 8 in
Antique Dionysus Carved Shell Cameo pendant brooch solid Gilt Silver/11.4gr
Located in SE
, old diamond cut diamond stone Ø 2 mm / 0.03 ct, color ca.G, H / VVS.
Finest used condition. No damage
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver
W 1.5 in D 0.6 in L 2.29 in
Antique Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl and 12k Yellow Gold Shell Bar Brooch Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold shell bar brooch; part of our diverse antique brooch collections.
This stunning, fine and
Category
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Victorian 6.00 Carat Diamond, Pearl and Ruby Oyster Shell Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
A fascinating oyster shell brooch featuring an assortment of diamonds, rubies and a single large
Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Filigree Carved Shell Cameo 14K White Gold Brooch Pendant with Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Gold Cameo, showcasing a meticulously hand-carved shell cameo portrait adorned with an old-world
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Belle Époque Pendant Brooch Black Pearl Pink Shell Diamond Gold Flower Garland
Located in Munich, Bavaria
out of pink shell and diamond set flower buds have been arranged to create this exquisite flower. The
Category
Antique 1890s American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold
Leitão & Irmão Antique 19th Century Diamond Star Tortoise Shell Brooch Hair Comb
Located in Lisbon, PT
convertible tortoise shell hair piece in silver and yellow gold, Portugal, circa 1880. This highly collectible
Category
Antique 1880s Portuguese Late Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Fossilized Coral Bowl from Morocco, Circa 350 Million Years Old
Located in Middleburg, VA
Fossilized Coral Bowl from Morocco, Circa 350 Million Years Old.
A stunning hand-carved and
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone, Coral, Rock Crystal, Limestone, Other
Yellow Gold Shell & Diamond Art Deco Ring 10k & 14k Carved Cameo .20ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold (top) with 14k Yellow Gold (shank)
Stone Information
Natural Shell
Cut: Carved Cameo
Category
Vintage 1920s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Carved Agate and 0.40ctw Diamond Shell Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
polished into a shell. A single Old Mine Cushion Cut diamond weighing approximately 0.40ctw represents a
Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Portrait of a Lady by a Woodland Stream Holding a Shell c.1690; Oil on canvas
By Harman Verelst
Located in London, GB
sitter. The flowing water in the left margin of the picture and the shell that she holds are
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 56.7 in W 47.64 in D 2.37 in
Original Antique Print of Various Conch Shells, c.1829
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled '1. Strombus papilio 2. Pterocera scorpio (..)'. Old print of various conch
Category
Antique 19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique English Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery, Fiddle Thread & Shell
By George Jackson & David Fullerton
Located in London, London
A boxed single maker set of Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle, Thread & Shell Pattern Flatware
Category
Antique 1890s English Regency Revival Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 5.52 in W 17.72 in D 13.39 in
Daniel Swarovski Crystal Encrusted Shell earrings New, Never Worn 1980s
By Daniel Swarovski
Located in Wallkill, NY
Pair of New Old Stock Swarovski Shell earrings Measuring 1.15" x 1.00" Clip on's. This is out of a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Gilt Metal
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Old Shells For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of old shells is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, murano glass and shell, all old shells available were constructed with great care. Old shells have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Old shells bearing Mid-Century Modern or Rococo hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many old shells are appealing in their simplicity, but Cenedese, Antonio da Ros and Gino Cenedese produced popular old shells that are worth a look.
How Much are Old Shells?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $908, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $26,117 highest priced.