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19th Century Antique Red Shell And Silver Coin Talisman - Rare Collectors Find
19th Century Antique Red Shell And Silver Coin Talisman - Rare Collectors Find

19th Century Antique Red Shell And Silver Coin Talisman - Rare Collectors Find

$3,800

19th Century Antique Red Shell And Silver Coin Talisman - Rare Collectors Find

Located in South Burlington, VT

From an old Moroccan collection comes this rare and unusual handcrafted silver coin and shell ornament including its prolific use of red and amazonite stones hand .

Category

Antique 19th Century Algerian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coral, Silver

Glass Shell Shaped Rare Pair of Sconces by Limburg, 1970s Germany
Glass Shell Shaped Rare Pair of Sconces by Limburg, 1970s Germany

Glass Shell Shaped Rare Pair of Sconces by Limburg, 1970s Germany

$1,239 / set

Glass Shell Shaped Rare Pair of Sconces by Limburg, 1970s Germany

By Limburg

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Glass shell shaped rare pair of sconces by Limburg, 1970s Germany Very nice high quality wall lamps.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Shell Encrusted Mantle Clock
Vintage Boho Shell Encrusted Mantle Clock

Vintage Boho Shell Encrusted Mantle Clock

$1,850

Vintage Boho Shell Encrusted Mantle Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Don't miss the opportunity to add this rare and charming shell-clad treasure to your home collection today.

Category

Late 20th Century American Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Pair of Rare 19th Century Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Shell Candlesticks
Pair of Rare 19th Century Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Shell Candlesticks

Pair of Rare 19th Century Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Shell Candlesticks

$12,500 / set

Pair of Rare 19th Century Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Shell Candlesticks

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Each with indistinct blue glaze mark to underside; One further numbered: 3307 Each candlestick with a cream and mauve glazed porcelain conch shell issuing three na...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Candelabras

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Purple Sea Urchin Shell 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Statement Earrings by MAZ
Rare Purple Sea Urchin Shell 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Statement Earrings by MAZ

Rare Purple Sea Urchin Shell 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Statement Earrings by MAZ

$4,750 / set

Rare Purple Sea Urchin Shell 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst Statement Earrings by MAZ

By Maz

Located in New York, NY

Rare, striking, large purple sea urchin shell, 14K gold and oval faceted cut amethyst earrings by MAZ 20th Century The sea urchin shell with lovely ombre color variation, deeper purp...

Category

20th Century American Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Arts & Crafts Brass Fireplace Mantel Screen with Scroll Leaf & Shell Motif
Rare Arts & Crafts Brass Fireplace Mantel Screen with Scroll Leaf & Shell Motif

Rare Arts & Crafts Brass Fireplace Mantel Screen with Scroll Leaf & Shell Motif

$4,463Sale Price|24% Off

Rare Arts & Crafts Brass Fireplace Mantel Screen with Scroll Leaf & Shell Motif

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Rare all brass Arts & Crafts fireplace mantel screen from England with scrolling leaves and shell medallion motif.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass

Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual with Rare Original Black Dial from 1953
Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual with Rare Original Black Dial from 1953

Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual with Rare Original Black Dial from 1953

$5,200

Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual with Rare Original Black Dial from 1953

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6334 METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 34...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement
Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement

Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement

$4,800

Rolex Rare Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual from 1952 Oversized Bubble Back Movement

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6334 METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1953 / 54 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Giant Banded Turbo Shells, Priced Individually
Giant Banded Turbo Shells, Priced Individually

Giant Banded Turbo Shells, Priced Individually

$895 / item

Giant Banded Turbo Shells, Priced Individually

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout group of three organic turbo Marmoratus shells rare and unusual for their giant size, showing two jade banded turbo shells and one pearl banded turbo shell.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

rare Murano Glass Bullicante dark red Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970
rare Murano Glass Bullicante dark red Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970

rare Murano Glass Bullicante dark red Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970

$649

rare Murano Glass Bullicante dark red Bubble Bowl Element Shell Italy 1970

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl element ashtray Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass element was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant dark red M...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Armchair Wing Upholstered Sage Silk Vivien Leigh Laurence Oliver Notley Abbey
Armchair Wing Upholstered Sage Silk Vivien Leigh Laurence Oliver Notley Abbey

Armchair Wing Upholstered Sage Silk Vivien Leigh Laurence Oliver Notley Abbey

$20,515

Armchair Wing Upholstered Sage Silk Vivien Leigh Laurence Oliver Notley Abbey

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

- The chair was acquired by Leigh & Olivier, along with another wing armchair of rare shell back form for its rare transitional design; the striking shaped back and wings, straight...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century British William and Mary Wingback Chairs

Materials

Elm

Alfredo Barbini Orange in White Murano Cased Glass Bowl Shell Motif - Rare
Alfredo Barbini Orange in White Murano Cased Glass Bowl Shell Motif - Rare

Alfredo Barbini Orange in White Murano Cased Glass Bowl Shell Motif - Rare

$310Sale Price|34% Off

Alfredo Barbini Orange in White Murano Cased Glass Bowl Shell Motif - Rare

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Warrenton, OR

Alfredo Barbini Orange in White Murano Cased Glass Bowl, Shell Motif - Rare. ****NOTE: Our Shop is Closing end May; items will not be available thereafter.*** This absolutely stunnin...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Rare Italian Mid-Century Ceiling Light with Pink Shell Glass Shades and Gilt
Rare Italian Mid-Century Ceiling Light with Pink Shell Glass Shades and Gilt

Rare Italian Mid-Century Ceiling Light with Pink Shell Glass Shades and Gilt

$2,089

Rare Italian Mid-Century Ceiling Light with Pink Shell Glass Shades and Gilt

Located in Antwerp, BE

Elegant Mid-Century ceiling light featuring three shell-shaped satin glass shades in a refined pastel pink tone, paired with a warm gilt metal structure. The soft diffusion of the gl...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

rare Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
rare Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

rare Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$413

rare Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Ital...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

rare Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
rare Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

rare Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$708

rare Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Ital...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

A Rare Pair of Mid Century Modern Teak & Ebonised Steel Upholstered Shell Chairs
A Rare Pair of Mid Century Modern Teak & Ebonised Steel Upholstered Shell Chairs

A Rare Pair of Mid Century Modern Teak & Ebonised Steel Upholstered Shell Chairs

$4,595Sale Price / set|30% Off

A Rare Pair of Mid Century Modern Teak & Ebonised Steel Upholstered Shell Chairs

By Gerrit Rietveld Jr., Artifort

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Rare Pair of Mid Century Teak & Ebonised Steel Shell Chairs With Upholstered Cushions In The Style of The Designs of Gerrit Rietveld & Joseph Andre Motte for Artifort Dove...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

rare Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
rare Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

rare Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$649

rare Murano Glass "RED-YELLOW" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Ital...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

$1,168

Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Farsta, SE

Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s Beautiful shaped vase, model AUS.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

A Rare 19th Century Giltwood Pier or Hall Mirror with Large Shell Cartouche
A Rare 19th Century Giltwood Pier or Hall Mirror with Large Shell Cartouche

A Rare 19th Century Giltwood Pier or Hall Mirror with Large Shell Cartouche

$5,312

A Rare 19th Century Giltwood Pier or Hall Mirror with Large Shell Cartouche

Located in Dublin, IE

A rare 19th Century giltwood pier or hall mirror of exceptional quality with a large shell cartouche.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Rare Large Clam Shell Design Brass Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto, 1960s, Italy
Rare Large Clam Shell Design Brass Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto, 1960s, Italy

Rare Large Clam Shell Design Brass Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto, 1960s, Italy

$1,688

Rare Large Clam Shell Design Brass Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto, 1960s, Italy

By Angelo Brotto

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Mid-century Modern Rare Large Clam Shell Design Brass Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto, 1960s, Italy Lamp is in very good vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Rare 20th Century Orange Shell Chairs, H. Lachert, 1960s
Set of Two Rare 20th Century Orange Shell Chairs, H. Lachert, 1960s

Set of Two Rare 20th Century Orange Shell Chairs, H. Lachert, 1960s

$4,721 / set

Set of Two Rare 20th Century Orange Shell Chairs, H. Lachert, 1960s

By Anna Lachert

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

This rare chairs for collectors was designed in 1956 by Hanna Lachert for the LAD Cooperative in Poland. They were made either in the late 1950s or in the 1960s. The furniture str...

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Ash

Rare Silver Plated Bauhaus Art Deco Shell Bowl by WMF Ikora, Germany 1930s
Rare Silver Plated Bauhaus Art Deco Shell Bowl by WMF Ikora, Germany 1930s

Rare Silver Plated Bauhaus Art Deco Shell Bowl by WMF Ikora, Germany 1930s

$944

Rare Silver Plated Bauhaus Art Deco Shell Bowl by WMF Ikora, Germany 1930s

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: silver plated shell element Producer: WMF, Germany (marked with the wmf ikora signature) AGE: 1930s Description: Wonderful art deco element designed and produced ...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual Very Rare Deepsea From 1954 / 55 Original Dial
Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual Very Rare Deepsea From 1954 / 55 Original Dial

Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual Very Rare Deepsea From 1954 / 55 Original Dial

$8,000

Rolex Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual Very Rare Deepsea From 1954 / 55 Original Dial

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6332 METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1954 / 55 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diamet...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$578

Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Ital...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca & wood, Mexico, 1970s
Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca & wood, Mexico, 1970s

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca & wood, Mexico, 1970s

$767

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca & wood, Mexico, 1970s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca, Wood

Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$578

Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Ital...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980
Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980

Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980

$649

Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

Set of Two Rare Mid Century Yellow Shell Chairs, H. Lachert, Europe, 1960s
Set of Two Rare Mid Century Yellow Shell Chairs, H. Lachert, Europe, 1960s

Set of Two Rare Mid Century Yellow Shell Chairs, H. Lachert, Europe, 1960s

$4,721 / set

Set of Two Rare Mid Century Yellow Shell Chairs, H. Lachert, Europe, 1960s

By Anna Lachert

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vintage Mid-Century Modern “Muszelka” Chair by Hanna Lachert for ŁAD, Poland, 1956 This iconic “Muszelka” (Polish for “Shell”) chair, designed in 1956 by renowned Polish architect a...

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Ash

Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$578

Rare Murano Glass "Light Blue" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Heavy 3.7kg Rare Extra Large Shell Bowl "PINK BUBBLE" Murano Glass, Italy, 1970
Heavy 3.7kg Rare Extra Large Shell Bowl "PINK BUBBLE" Murano Glass, Italy, 1970

Heavy 3.7kg Rare Extra Large Shell Bowl "PINK BUBBLE" Murano Glass, Italy, 1970

$1,652Sale Price|20% Off

Heavy 3.7kg Rare Extra Large Shell Bowl "PINK BUBBLE" Murano Glass, Italy, 1970

By Gino Cenedese, Cenedese

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

This element is made of high quality Murano glass and has a unique form of a leaf. The shell has a very rare pink coloration with a nice bubble structure inside the glass which make ...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

$2,715

Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Farsta, SE

Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s The vase is marked as 1st quality and is in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca Mexico, 1970's
Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca Mexico, 1970's

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca Mexico, 1970's

$802

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca Mexico, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

Very Rare & Large Paavo Tynell Sea Shell Ceiling Pendant in Copper, Idman 1950s
Very Rare & Large Paavo Tynell Sea Shell Ceiling Pendant in Copper, Idman 1950s

Very Rare & Large Paavo Tynell Sea Shell Ceiling Pendant in Copper, Idman 1950s

$83,106

Very Rare & Large Paavo Tynell Sea Shell Ceiling Pendant in Copper, Idman 1950s

By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful and large ceiling lamp by Paavo Tynell and made by Idman. This is a rare version of this lamp made in copper. The shell like surface of the shade has also been used in a ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Abalone shell & Alpaca Picture frame, Mexico, 1970
Abalone shell & Alpaca Picture frame, Mexico, 1970

Abalone shell & Alpaca Picture frame, Mexico, 1970

$755

Abalone shell & Alpaca Picture frame, Mexico, 1970

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

Mid-Century Modern Abalone Shell Pitcher, Alpaca, Mexico, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Abalone Shell Pitcher, Alpaca, Mexico, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Abalone Shell Pitcher, Alpaca, Mexico, 1970s

$1,357

Mid-Century Modern Abalone Shell Pitcher, Alpaca, Mexico, 1970s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca & wood, Mexico, circa 1970
Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca & wood, Mexico, circa 1970

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca & wood, Mexico, circa 1970

$767

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca & wood, Mexico, circa 1970

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca, Wood

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca and wood, Mexico, 1970s
Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca and wood, Mexico, 1970s

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca and wood, Mexico, 1970s

$802

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca and wood, Mexico, 1970s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca, Wood

Fish letter opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980's
Fish letter opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980's

Fish letter opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980's

$649

Fish letter opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

Rare XL 1, 7kg "Red Yelllow" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Rare XL 1, 7kg "Red Yelllow" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

Rare XL 1, 7kg "Red Yelllow" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

$814

Rare XL 1, 7kg "Red Yelllow" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s

By Flavio Poli, Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980's
Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980's

Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980's

$613

Fish bottle opener, Abalone shell & Alpaca, Mexico, 1980's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

1960s Pair of Rare Miroslav Navratil Shell Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin Fabric, C
1960s Pair of Rare Miroslav Navratil Shell Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin Fabric, C

1960s Pair of Rare Miroslav Navratil Shell Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin Fabric, C

$2,597 / set

1960s Pair of Rare Miroslav Navratil Shell Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin Fabric, C

By Miroslav Navratil

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered with quality synthetic fabric imitating sheepskin - beech legs have been refurbished - height of seat 40 cm.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Contemporary Brown/Gold Pen Shell Mosaic Clover Drum Table
Contemporary Brown/Gold Pen Shell Mosaic Clover Drum Table

Contemporary Brown/Gold Pen Shell Mosaic Clover Drum Table

$9,550

Contemporary Brown/Gold Pen Shell Mosaic Clover Drum Table

Located in Toronto, ON

As materials like pen shell become increasingly rare and difficult to work with at this level, this table represents a piece of craftsmanship that is becoming harder to produce, maki...

Category

2010s Philippine Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Abalone shell & Alpaca Picture frame, Mexico, circa 1970
Abalone shell & Alpaca Picture frame, Mexico, circa 1970

Abalone shell & Alpaca Picture frame, Mexico, circa 1970

$755

Abalone shell & Alpaca Picture frame, Mexico, circa 1970

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Crab & Shell Centerpiece, France, 1980s
Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Crab & Shell Centerpiece, France, 1980s

Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Crab & Shell Centerpiece, France, 1980s

$1,711

Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Crab & Shell Centerpiece, France, 1980s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Aluminum

Abalone Shell & Brass Shot Glasses, set of 6, Mexico, 1970's
Abalone Shell & Brass Shot Glasses, set of 6, Mexico, 1970's

Abalone Shell & Brass Shot Glasses, set of 6, Mexico, 1970's

$1,015 / set

Abalone Shell & Brass Shot Glasses, set of 6, Mexico, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Abalone, Glass, Shell

Abalone shell salt & pepper shakers with tray, Alpaca Mexico, 1970s
Abalone shell salt & pepper shakers with tray, Alpaca Mexico, 1970s

Abalone shell salt & pepper shakers with tray, Alpaca Mexico, 1970s

$661 / set

Abalone shell salt & pepper shakers with tray, Alpaca Mexico, 1970s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

Thomas Boog French Unique Gilded Mussel Shell Mirror
Thomas Boog French Unique Gilded Mussel Shell Mirror

Thomas Boog French Unique Gilded Mussel Shell Mirror

$6,000Sale Price|50% Off

Thomas Boog French Unique Gilded Mussel Shell Mirror

By Thomas Boog

Located in New York, NY

A unique and rare hand crafted gilded mussel shell mirror by French artist, Thomas Boog.

Category

2010s French Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Abalone Shell & Alpaca Shot Glasses, set of 4, Mexico, 1970's
Abalone Shell & Alpaca Shot Glasses, set of 4, Mexico, 1970's

Abalone Shell & Alpaca Shot Glasses, set of 4, Mexico, 1970's

$767 / set

Abalone Shell & Alpaca Shot Glasses, set of 4, Mexico, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca, Glass

Abalone Shell & Alpaca Shot Glasses, set of 6, Mexico, 70's
Abalone Shell & Alpaca Shot Glasses, set of 6, Mexico, 70's

Abalone Shell & Alpaca Shot Glasses, set of 6, Mexico, 70's

$1,015 / set

Abalone Shell & Alpaca Shot Glasses, set of 6, Mexico, 70's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca, Glass

Abalone Shell & Alpaca Shot Glasses, set of 6, Mexico, 1970's
Abalone Shell & Alpaca Shot Glasses, set of 6, Mexico, 1970's

Abalone Shell & Alpaca Shot Glasses, set of 6, Mexico, 1970's

$1,015 / set

Abalone Shell & Alpaca Shot Glasses, set of 6, Mexico, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Glass, Alpaca

Dior Perfume 'shell' bracelet
Dior Perfume 'shell' bracelet

Dior Perfume 'shell' bracelet

$2,124

Dior Perfume 'shell' bracelet

By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - (Made in France) Rare golden metal shell cuff bracelet with orange resin.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gilt Metal

Midcentury Abalone Shell Photo Frame, Circular Design, Mexico, 1970s
Midcentury Abalone Shell Photo Frame, Circular Design, Mexico, 1970s

Midcentury Abalone Shell Photo Frame, Circular Design, Mexico, 1970s

$613

Midcentury Abalone Shell Photo Frame, Circular Design, Mexico, 1970s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

A rare and large church stoup in the shape of a shell. France 19th century.
A rare and large church stoup in the shape of a shell. France 19th century.

A rare and large church stoup in the shape of a shell. France 19th century.

$1,142Sale Price|53% Off

A rare and large church stoup in the shape of a shell. France 19th century.

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

This unique and substantial church entrance stoup is expertly crafted in the elegant shape of a shell, originating from a historic 19th-century French church. Constructed from durab...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Steel

Vintage Murano Glass Shell Tray, Amber with Gold Flecks, Italy, 1980s
Vintage Murano Glass Shell Tray, Amber with Gold Flecks, Italy, 1980s

Vintage Murano Glass Shell Tray, Amber with Gold Flecks, Italy, 1980s

$885

Vintage Murano Glass Shell Tray, Amber with Gold Flecks, Italy, 1980s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Shell, Murano Glass

"Antiqued WWII Brass Shell Case Side Table with Gold Mirrored Top"
"Antiqued WWII Brass Shell Case Side Table with Gold Mirrored Top"

"Antiqued WWII Brass Shell Case Side Table with Gold Mirrored Top"

$4,280

"Antiqued WWII Brass Shell Case Side Table with Gold Mirrored Top"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antiqued Rare WWII Brass Shell Case with Tapering Form Side Table, Antiqued Gold Mirrored Top Spins and maybe Locked in Place

Category

Antique 1740s Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Gold, Brass

Articulated Abalone shell and Brass Fish Bottle Opener, Mexico, 1980's, 17 cm
Articulated Abalone shell and Brass Fish Bottle Opener, Mexico, 1980's, 17 cm

Articulated Abalone shell and Brass Fish Bottle Opener, Mexico, 1980's, 17 cm

$649

Articulated Abalone shell and Brass Fish Bottle Opener, Mexico, 1980's, 17 cm

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage decorations, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped objects, seashell sculptures, and coastal-inspired decor.Discover our curated collect...

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

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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.

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