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Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace 18 Karat Gold Classical Antique 2.5 Inches
Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace 18 Karat Gold Classical Antique 2.5 Inches

Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace 18 Karat Gold Classical Antique 2.5 Inches

Located in New York, NY

This is an absolutely stunning and very rare large antique Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch with a hand

Category

20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Pair of Eames 'DAW' Chairs
Pair of Eames 'DAW' Chairs

Pair of Eames 'DAW' Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of grey Eames bucket shells with the rare dowel leg base in beautiful original

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Rare Shell Panels by Carl Malouf
Rare Shell Panels by Carl Malouf

Rare Shell Panels by Carl Malouf

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rare still life panels signed by shell artist Carl Malouf. These images are completely made of

Category

Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Art

Materials

Shell

Fine & Rare Shell by  Alfredo Barbini
Fine & Rare Shell by  Alfredo Barbini

Fine & Rare Shell by Alfredo Barbini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fine & rare blown glass shell by Alfredo Barbini, label. Glass is a mix of clear, pink and gold

Category

Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare Shell and Marine Life Sculpture (ref.AX134)
Rare Shell and Marine Life Sculpture (ref.AX134)

Rare Shell and Marine Life Sculpture (ref.AX134)

Located in San Francisco, CA

A whimsical concoction of assorted shells and dried marine plants mounted on a patinated wooden

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Wood

Antonio Pineda Rare Shell .970 Silver Modernist Bracelet
Antonio Pineda Rare Shell .970 Silver Modernist Bracelet

Antonio Pineda Rare Shell .970 Silver Modernist Bracelet

By Antoñio Pineda

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1950s .970 silver bracelet by Antonio Pineda of Taxco

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Link Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

1987 Christian Dior Rare Shell Necklace by Robert Goossens
1987 Christian Dior Rare Shell Necklace by Robert Goossens

1987 Christian Dior Rare Shell Necklace by Robert Goossens

By Robert Goossens

Located in Paris, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR PARFUMS Very rare necklace created in limited edition by Robert Goossens for the

Category

Vintage 1980s French More Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Fine & Rare Shell on Pedestal att. to Barovier & Toso
Fine & Rare Shell on Pedestal att. to Barovier & Toso

Fine & Rare Shell on Pedestal att. to Barovier & Toso

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fine & rare blown glass shell on pedestal attributed to Barovier & Toso. Glass is a mix of clear

Category

Vintage 1940s Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

1987 Christian Dior Rare Shell Brooch by Robert Goossens
1987 Christian Dior Rare Shell Brooch by Robert Goossens

1987 Christian Dior Rare Shell Brooch by Robert Goossens

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR PARFUMS Very rare brooch created in limited edition by Robert Goossens for the

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

1987 Christian Dior Rare Shell Earrings by Robert Goossens
1987 Christian Dior Rare Shell Earrings by Robert Goossens

1987 Christian Dior Rare Shell Earrings by Robert Goossens

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR PARFUMS Very rare clip-on earrings created in limited edition by Robert Goossens for

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Exceptional shell mirror by Frederique Lombard Morel
Exceptional shell mirror by Frederique Lombard Morel

Exceptional shell mirror by Frederique Lombard Morel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Renowned Parisian artist Frederique Lombard Morel created this one of a kind mirror using rare

Category

20th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Glass, Shell

Hans Olsen for Bramin Møbler Shell Chair 1957
Hans Olsen for Bramin Møbler Shell Chair 1957

Hans Olsen for Bramin Møbler Shell Chair 1957

By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler

Located in New London, CT

This extremely rare shell chair by Danish modern designer Hans Olsen for Bramin Mobler is made of

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Leather

Teak Shell Lounge Chair by Kofod Larsen
Teak Shell Lounge Chair by Kofod Larsen

Teak Shell Lounge Chair by Kofod Larsen

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Long Beach, CA

A rare shell chair designed by Kofod Larsen with bent teak seat and backrest and a two tone wood

Category

Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs

Herman Miller Eames Zenith RAR Rocking Chair
Herman Miller Eames Zenith RAR Rocking Chair

Herman Miller Eames Zenith RAR Rocking Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller

Located in Waltham, MA

Rare shell rocking chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. An entirely original example

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

#1117 Rare Tortoise Shell Mirror
#1117 Rare Tortoise Shell Mirror

#1117 Rare Tortoise Shell Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Rare Tortoise Shell Mirror by Francis Frank. Original Glass in Good-Aged Condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century French More Mirrors

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mercury Glass, Mirror

Rare/Unusual Marine and Shell Decoration
Rare/Unusual Marine and Shell Decoration

Rare/Unusual Marine and Shell Decoration

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare and unusual concoction of assorted shells mounted on a urn-like base crowned with a fan of

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

RARE  ANTHONY REDMILE SHELL CHANDELIER
RARE  ANTHONY REDMILE SHELL CHANDELIER

RARE ANTHONY REDMILE SHELL CHANDELIER

Located in Miami, FL

Rare six light , Anthony Redmile encrusted shell chandelier with silver plate fittings and adorned

Category

Vintage 1960s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Malachite

Rare Blue Capiz Shell Hanging Light
Rare Blue Capiz Shell Hanging Light

Rare Blue Capiz Shell Hanging Light

Located in East Hampton, NY

This stunning blue capiz shell hanging lighted sculpture will dazzle you.

Category

Vintage 1960s Flush Mount

Materials

Shell

Rare Large Turtle Shell Sconce, circa 1960
Rare Large Turtle Shell Sconce, circa 1960

Rare Large Turtle Shell Sconce, circa 1960

Located in L'Escala, ES

Rare and beautiful large turtle shell sconce, circa 1960. This original carapace has been mounted

Category

Mid-20th Century Costa Rican Decorative Art

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Rare Lacquered Tortoise Shell

Rare Lacquered Tortoise Shell

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare Tortoise Shell

Category

Early 20th Century Decorative Art

18th c. Very Rare Wood Base & Shell Decoration (ref# AX134)
18th c. Very Rare Wood Base & Shell Decoration (ref# AX134)

18th c. Very Rare Wood Base & Shell Decoration (ref# AX134)

Located in San Francisco, CA

Marine and shell decorations on an antique base. A very unique and rare find. Amalfi region in

Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Rare Horned Albino Tortoise Shell

Rare Horned Albino Tortoise Shell

Located in San Francisco, CA

Tortoise Shell

Category

20th Century Decorative Art

Rare Tortoise Shell, Gold and Diamond Lady's Hand Case/Purse
Rare Tortoise Shell, Gold and Diamond Lady's Hand Case/Purse

Rare Tortoise Shell, Gold and Diamond Lady's Hand Case/Purse

Located in Miami, FL

Exquisite antique tortoise shell makes up the handheld case with delicate tassel chain. This

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Quite Rare Pair of 19th Century Shell Encrusted Children
Quite Rare Pair of 19th Century Shell Encrusted Children

Quite Rare Pair of 19th Century Shell Encrusted Children

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A quite rare pair of 19th century shell encrusted children. With great detail to the body composed

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

A very rare George III hallmarked silver cowrie shell vinaigrette
A very rare George III hallmarked silver cowrie shell vinaigrette

A very rare George III hallmarked silver cowrie shell vinaigrette

Located in London, GB

A wonderful and very rare George III silver mounted cowrie shell vinaigrette of the genus 'Mauritia

Category

Antique Early 1800s Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Khmer Stoneware Shell-Form Vessel
Rare Khmer Stoneware Shell-Form Vessel

Rare Khmer Stoneware Shell-Form Vessel

Located in New York, NY

This rare Cambodian stoneware conch shell-form vessel was made of high temperature fired brown

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Cambodian Ceramics

Rare 1960s Nautilus Shell Console Table
Rare 1960s Nautilus Shell Console Table

Rare 1960s Nautilus Shell Console Table

Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire

A rare 1960s nautilus shell console table, carved in plaster with stunning detail finished in white

Category

Vintage 1960s American Console Tables

Materials

Silver Leaf

Rare 19th C Shell-Work Folk Art Figure of a Lady
Rare 19th C Shell-Work Folk Art Figure of a Lady

Rare 19th C Shell-Work Folk Art Figure of a Lady

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The rare and beautifully worked unique folk art figure of a lady intricately constructed in papers

Category

Antique 1850s United States Minor Outlying Islands Folk Art Sculptures a...

Materials

Shell, Silk

Rare First Period Worcester Porcelain Shell Centerpiece
Rare First Period Worcester Porcelain Shell Centerpiece

Rare First Period Worcester Porcelain Shell Centerpiece

Located in New York, NY

A rare First Period Worcester porcelain ten section shell sweetmeat centerpiece, the ten shells

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Truly Giant Clam Shell, Tridacna Gigas
Rare Truly Giant Clam Shell, Tridacna Gigas

Rare Truly Giant Clam Shell, Tridacna Gigas

Located in Essex, MA

A rare, truly giant clam shell, Tridacna Gigas, one of the largest and finest specimens we have

Category

20th Century Australian Decorative Objects

Rare coco de mer shell form Box
Rare coco de mer shell form Box

Rare coco de mer shell form Box

Located in New York, NY

This amazing object comes from the Seychelle islands. It is the only place in the world where they can be found. It was made into a box in the 1930's and came from a great Paris estate.

Category

Vintage 1930s Seychellois Decorative Boxes

Rare Early 19thC English Shell-Work Figure of China Man in the Manner Arcimboldo
Rare Early 19thC English Shell-Work Figure of China Man in the Manner Arcimboldo

Rare Early 19thC English Shell-Work Figure of China Man in the Manner Arcimboldo

By Giuseppe Arcimboldo

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The rare and beautifully worked figure of a Chinese man intricately constructed entirely of exotic

Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell

Rare Charles Eames Sunshine Yellow "DAR" Arm Shells
Rare Charles Eames Sunshine Yellow "DAR" Arm Shells

Rare Charles Eames Sunshine Yellow "DAR" Arm Shells

Located in Berkeley, CA

Rare set of 4 sunshine yellow arm shells with original black eiffel bases designed by Charles Eames

Category

Vintage 1960s Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Shell Lidded Box
Shell Lidded Box

Shell Lidded Box

Located in Richmond, VA

Rare, beautiful shell hinge-lidded wood box attributed to Alexandre Noll. A true objet d'art. Ca

Category

Vintage 1940s Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Rare Pair of Early 19th Century Shell Pictures
Rare Pair of Early 19th Century Shell Pictures

Rare Pair of Early 19th Century Shell Pictures

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A rare pair of early 19th century shell pictures. Italian. One titled "Veduta Del Tre Tempio Di

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Wood

Rare Napoleonic Tortoise Shell Spectacles Case with Specs
Rare Napoleonic Tortoise Shell Spectacles Case with Specs

Rare Napoleonic Tortoise Shell Spectacles Case with Specs

Located in San Marcos, CA

A wonderful early Victorian era set of sterling silver spectacles in their original tortoise shell

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare French Tortoise Shell Portrait Miniature Snuff Box
Rare French Tortoise Shell Portrait Miniature Snuff Box

Rare French Tortoise Shell Portrait Miniature Snuff Box

Located in San Marcos, CA

possible for me to ascertain the artist, nor the sitter. The painting is exceptionally fine, rare to find

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Wooden Shell Ashtray
Wooden Shell Ashtray

Wooden Shell Ashtray

Located in Richmond, VA

Rare, beautiful shell ashtray or catchall on wooden base with three nautilus shell holders.

Category

20th Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Shell, Wood

Shell Wooden Box
Shell Wooden Box

Shell Wooden Box

By Alexandre Noll

Located in Richmond, VA

Rare, beautiful shell hinge-lidded wood box and catchall or ashtray in the style of Alexandre Noll

Category

20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Rare Pair of Shell Shaped Lamps from by Rougier
Rare Pair of Shell Shaped Lamps from by Rougier

Rare Pair of Shell Shaped Lamps from by Rougier

By Roger Rougier

Located in Water Mill, NY

Fabulous and rare pair of acrylic shell shaped lamps by Rougier (Canada). The lamps are on acrylic

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Table Lamps

Rare Alexander McQueen Plexi Tortoise Shell Bee Choker Necklace
Rare Alexander McQueen Plexi Tortoise Shell Bee Choker Necklace

Rare Alexander McQueen Plexi Tortoise Shell Bee Choker Necklace

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Montgomery, TX

Rare Alexander McQueen Plexi Tortoise Shell Bee Choker Collector's item! Circumference is 10

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces

Rare Pair of Dirk Van Erp Shell Casing Vases
Rare Pair of Dirk Van Erp Shell Casing Vases

Rare Pair of Dirk Van Erp Shell Casing Vases

By Dirk Van Erp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Pair of Dirk Van Erp Shell Casing Vases with original patina. Surface treatments range from

Category

20th Century American Vases and Vessels

Large and Rare Lucite Sea Shell Roger Rougier Lamp
Large and Rare Lucite Sea Shell Roger Rougier Lamp

Large and Rare Lucite Sea Shell Roger Rougier Lamp

By Roger Rougier

Located in Pasadena, CA

This Large and Rare Lucite Sea Shell Roger Rougier Lamp is an iconic piece. Its striking design is

Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A very rare Victorian novelty silver mussel shell vinaigrette
A very rare Victorian novelty silver mussel shell vinaigrette

A very rare Victorian novelty silver mussel shell vinaigrette

Located in London, GB

A very rare Victorian novelty silver vinaigrette, naturalistically modelled in the form of a mussel

Category

Antique 1870s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Pair of Murano Iridescent Shell Sculptures by Ercole Barovier
Rare Pair of Murano Iridescent Shell Sculptures by Ercole Barovier

Rare Pair of Murano Iridescent Shell Sculptures by Ercole Barovier

By Ercole Barovier

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A rare pair of iridescent shells designed by Ercole Barovier for Barovier and Toso. Rare and

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

A Rare Black Marble and Shell Veneered Coffee Table 1970s
A Rare Black Marble and Shell Veneered Coffee Table 1970s

A Rare Black Marble and Shell Veneered Coffee Table 1970s

Located in London, GB

A Rare Black Marble and Shell Veneered Coffee Table attributed to Maitland Smith 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Monumental Tortoise Shell
Antique Monumental Tortoise Shell

Antique Monumental Tortoise Shell

Located in Hudson, NY

a stunning and rare antique monumental tortoise shell, in its original finish.

Category

Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Shell box by Alexandre Noll
Shell box by Alexandre Noll

Shell box by Alexandre Noll

By Alexandre Noll

Located in Paris, FR

Impressive and rare box shell in acajou and Oyster shell from Thaiti. Signed.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Rare Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso Mezza Filligrana Footed Murano Shell
Rare Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso Mezza Filligrana Footed Murano Shell

Rare Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso Mezza Filligrana Footed Murano Shell

By Dino Martens

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A Rare 1950s Mezza Filligrana footed shell by Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare DSX in Parchment Shell Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
Rare DSX in Parchment Shell Chair by Eames for Herman Miller

Rare DSX in Parchment Shell Chair by Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

All original condition. Rare DSX example. Parchment color fiberglass shell on black X-base with

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Very Rare Pair of Regency Period Shell Displays Under Glass Dome
Very Rare Pair of Regency Period Shell Displays Under Glass Dome

Very Rare Pair of Regency Period Shell Displays Under Glass Dome

Located in Wiltshire, GB

A very rare pair of Regency period shell displays under glass domes. These displays were probably

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

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Rare Shells For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of rare shells is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique rare shells was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bone and tortoise shell. Rare shells have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of rare shells to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco rare shells are of considerable interest. Binazzi, Charles Eames and Tiffany & Co. each produced beautiful rare shells that are worth considering.

How Much are Rare Shells?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,059, while they’re typically $109 on the low end and $347,629 highest priced.