Rare Shells

The competition for new and rare shells was fierce--not unnaturally as a number of frauds were perpetrated by the unscrupulous.

The competition for new and rare shells was fierce--not unnaturally as a number of frauds were perpetrated by the unscrupulous.

The competition for new and rare shells was fierce--not unnaturally as a number of frauds were perpetrated by the unscrupulous.

This beautiful set of cast iron shells have a presence of depth and weight, a beautiful combination of age and style.

Fantastic designed reïnforced fiberglass shell armchairs. Most likely made in France or Belgium. Unlike the, for instant the Eames DAR chair, the feet of these chairs are integrated ...

Antique servers, tortoise shell.

Substantial...! Lawrence Vrba, a former top jewelry designer for Miriam Haskell in the 1960's and 1970's prior to producing costume jewelry under his own name. Highly sought after by...

It is very rare, nothing usual. Midcentury resin table lamp with shells seafood inside.

Beautiful antique giant Tridacna Gigas clam shells, unpolished, in their natural state. Rare and extremely hard to find!

Rare fuel tank, original early 1950s, used in the early formula one races, World Champion chip.

A rare English enameled saltglazed stoneware pectin shell shape creamer on three legs decorated with Oriental flowers

A fine daybed, this piece relate in size and form to a superb example made for Longford Castle, Wiltshire and illustrated in Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, Vol I...

Vintage circa 1980s R&Y Augousti coconut shell inlay bookends. Pair of matching bookends with zig zag integrated design.

A rare Indian hunting powder made of a large shell.

Danish modern "Shell" settee designed by Hans Wegner. Extremely rare and coveted collector/ investor piece.

Vintage Hermès Shotgun Shell Cufflinks – Sterling Silver & 18K Gold – Circa 1970 – Made in France A rare and highly collectible pair of Hermès Shotgun Shell Cufflinks, crafted in st...

A fine day-bed, this piece relates in size and form to a superb example made for Longford Castle, Wiltshire and illustrated in Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, Vol...

Italy, 19th century, This powerful and exotic creation, in carved wood, represent a winged spread eagle holding on its back a marvelously silver leaf clam shell. Acanthus leaves ...

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most unusual Edo Period (1603-1868) pair of shell shaped dishes , the finely potted Clam shells are mos...

An incredibly beautiful and rare Spode porcelain vase decorated with shells to the front and flowers to the reverse.

Very Rare and Iconic Gianni Versace Istante Pastel Medusa Shell Print Bolero, Pinnacle Spring 1992 Collection

This beautiful antique pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with some worn on the tortoise shell cases shown. Watch size...

Being offered are a pair of circa 1945 sterling silver and shell earrings by William Spratling of Taxco, Mexico; fish motif lever-back earrings with incised detail on the fins; appli...

Big white shell set in a cube of clear resin with a thin layer of light black resin on the back to add texture and depth to the shell. A new black lampshade. Born 1923 Pierre Girau...

Marine life and Shells assembled in a visual fantasy mounted on old candlestick base.

Rare Yasha Heifetz Mounted Lavender Glazed Ceramic Nautilus Shell Lamp, Circa 1950s.

Rare Spode porcelain basket, formed as a series of linked Cockle Shells, each brightly coloured to the exterior & set in a bed of 'seaweed', a handle mid-way with the same green, on ...

These tiny shells were combined with other small shells very popular during Victorian Period.

Eames Herman Miller shell chair with rare green fabric and swivel base.

Pair of very rare J. E. Caldwell bronze and glass shell form sconces.

A fine quality and rare George III heavy cast silver wine label made in the form of a scallop shell, the applied name plate incised for Sherry.

A rare tortoise shell pill box with gold ferrule. The lid features a micromosaic depicting the ruins of Caecilia Metella's tomb outside Rome.

The oversailing cornice above a pair of panelled doors enclosing an interior with two shelves flanked by six massive tapering ebony columns with carved Corinthian capitals. Below a ...

A very rare ottoman table box, the fall front opens to reveal an arrangement of 7 drawers; decorated throughout with differing patterns of tortoiseshell and mother of pearl; measures...

Having an 18th century attribution and the following footnote: ”Chests and indeed any piece of furniture made with coconut-shell are very rare. This unique material was cut and craft...

A rare early tortoiseshell 'Swiss Army' Pen Knife, c. 1900, containing a multitude of blades and other useful implements, 9 cm long. The Swiss Army knife (German: Schweizer Offiziers...

Big, bold and beautiful jeweled Kenneth Jay Lane brooches.

Items can also be viewed in our store, RARE vintage, located at 24 West 57th Street between 5th and 6th Aven...

Very rare, striking red tortoiseshell and silver oval tea caddy with beautifully engraved solid silver edging, escutcheon and ring pull handle. The silver edge on the opening of the...

What makes this mirror special is the wonderful shell in the upper tablet. These shells are rare, and make this a very special piece.

Pair of Charles Eames shell chairs with rare low lounge bases. Colors are green and blue.

A rare brass and five tortoise shell glass ball chandelier.

A rare pair of shell chairs designed by Kofod Larsen with bent teak seats and backrests and two tone wood frames.

Rare pair of mod. Double Shell armchairs designed by Illum Wikkelso and produced by Arflex Milano in 1959.

A real prize! This is one of the rare ones. The little shell miniature carriage/ casket you see here is one that would have found its way to its first owner by way of the boutiques ...

A rare English saltglazed stoneware pectin shell form covered milk jug on three shell feet, small section of blue slip decoration

Set of two beautiful and rare original "La Murrina" shell-shaped sconces from the 1990s, made of thick clear Murano glass and streaks of Lattimo milky white.

This chair comes on the original, black metal frame which makes it an especially rare find. The shell is molded from a single piece with integrated armrests, giving the chair a nice ...

AN IMPORTANT AND RARE DIMINUTIVE CHIPPENDALE SHELL-CARVED AND FIGURED MAHOGANY AND CEDARWOOD BLOCK-FRONT DESK AND BOOKCASE The blockfront desk-and-bookcase is one of the most high...

The ‘All Black’ variation on a ‘Cats Cradle’ base is a rare piece. The shell shows the famous fiberglass structure and is labeled with the Herman Miller logo.

Each of arched form with silver borders and plaques, one inscribed for "Victor Lightman J.P., Obt 24th July 1928", the other "Rebecca Lightman, Obt 23rd Jan 1928", with blue canvas b...

Eames Red Fiberglass DSR for Herman Miller, ca. 1970. Beautiful rare red fiberglass Zenith shell with black Eiffel Tower Base.

Trianon offers what has become iconic designs featuring natural shells, rare wood and gem stones to create chic bold wearable art.

Magnificent bowl made from a single piece of very rare white coral. Gabriella Binazzi executes decorative objects starting from stones or rare corals and shells.

First edition in leather with rare dark brown fiberglass shell.

Original, authentic, unique and rare. Dragons heads, Regency shell, acanthus flowers sculptures.

Remarkable and rare helmet shell cameo intricately carved with five horses racing, spectators and a royal box.

Chic 1980's unmarked Canadian brown mink reversible long coat. One side is brown leather patchwork pattern with a fur collar and cuffs. The textured pattern is created by piecing the...

Roberto Cavalli - This silky orange evening gown is just like the one famously worn by Cindy Crawford in the Harper's Bazaar Roberto Cavalli Spring 2004 Editorial. Beautifully const...

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2003 "Irere" Off-White Slashed Tab Denim High Rise Skirt Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 2003 "Irere" Designer: Alexander McQueen Style...

Silk slip dress Thierry Mugler coral featuring bias-cut construction with asymmetrical raffia fringe detailing. Crafted from lightweight silk in vibrant coral shade with fitted silho...

Beautiful early 90s MISSONI silk chiffon blouse! Features vibrant hues of green, blue, red, brown and yellow. Gold metallic thread sewn throughout. Double layered super soft silk chi...

Emerald Graduated Bead Necklace Gold Type: 14K Yellow Gold Necklace Length: 18" Strand Lengths 1st from the bottom: 8" 2nd from the bottom: 7" 3rd from the bottom: 6" 4th from the ...

Tiffany and Company Art Deco evening bag of antique Chinese textile mounted onto engraved Art Deco gold washed sterling silver mounts. Dot and dash bar silver chain. Lock unhinges t...

A phenomenal piece to behold, this original 1950's evening gown, rendered in forest green tulle, sea green lace and lined in fern green rayon, accented by delicate silver claw set rh...

Stunning Thierry Mugler Couture creation, SS2001 Les Solarisées Collection. Extremely rare and fabulous vintage Couture piece, documented seen on the Runway. Dripping in celestial se...

Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown (The corset shown on some images is not included ) Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine all...

Paco Rabanne Paris Black leather shoulder bag c 1980s The classic saddle style shoulder bag is covered in supple black leather. Designed with twin leather shoulder straps The fron...

Presenting a stunning Jean Paul Gaultier skirt from the Spring-Summer 2000 collection, a true representation of the designer's bold and innovative style. This skirt exudes elegance a...