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Vintage Rare Italian Murano 1970s Shell Clam Bowl Aqua Blue Opal
Vintage Rare Italian Murano 1970s Shell Clam Bowl Aqua Blue Opal

Vintage Rare Italian Murano 1970s Shell Clam Bowl Aqua Blue Opal

Located in Delray Beach, FL

. The form beautifully mimics an open clam shell, with fluid folds and organic curvature that capture

Category

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

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare Vintage Mid Century Lucite Bookends with Embedded Sea Shells
Rare Vintage Mid Century Lucite Bookends with Embedded Sea Shells

Rare Vintage Mid Century Lucite Bookends with Embedded Sea Shells

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage mid century lucite bookends with embedded shell. These 1960s gems are glamorous

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Rare Japanese Mid-century Tropical Calm Shell Flamingo Flower Wall Planter
Rare Japanese Mid-century Tropical Calm Shell Flamingo Flower Wall Planter

Rare Japanese Mid-century Tropical Calm Shell Flamingo Flower Wall Planter

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Planter features a beautifully detailed pink flamingo with a clam shell behind them and large si. It comes

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Important Estate Art Deco Sabino France Lady in Shell Lamp Centerpiece
Rare Important Estate Art Deco Sabino France Lady in Shell Lamp Centerpiece

Rare Important Estate Art Deco Sabino France Lady in Shell Lamp Centerpiece

By Sabino Art Glass

Located in New York, NY

The Following Items we are offering is an Estate Art Deco Opalescent Lady in Shell Centerpiece Lamp

Category

20th Century French Vases

Materials

Crystal

Rare Set of Four Art Deco Shell Wall Ornaments Wall Sconces
Rare Set of Four Art Deco Shell Wall Ornaments Wall Sconces

Rare Set of Four Art Deco Shell Wall Ornaments Wall Sconces

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare Set of Four Art Deco Wall Ornaments / Wall Sconces – Belgium or France, circa 1920–1950 An

Category

20th Century European Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

Rare Alexander Girard Fabric Herman Miller Eames Black Fiberglass Arm Shell
Rare Alexander Girard Fabric Herman Miller Eames Black Fiberglass Arm Shell

Rare Alexander Girard Fabric Herman Miller Eames Black Fiberglass Arm Shell

By Charles Eames, Alexander Girard

Located in Buffalo, NY

Extremely rare Alexander Girard Jacobs Coat Eames fiberglass arm shell chair by Herman Miller

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

An extraordinary antique 19th century heavy hand crafted silver coin, blue amazonite, shell, coral

Category

Antique 19th Century Algerian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coral, Silver

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

Vintage Boho Shell Encrusted Mantle Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

opportunity to add this rare and charming shell-clad treasure to your home collection today.

Category

Late 20th Century American Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

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

By Limburg

Located in Hagenbach, DE

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

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Tiffany & Co Platinum Whelk Shell Diamond Brooch 2.20ct F VS1 Rare Design
Tiffany & Co Platinum Whelk Shell Diamond Brooch 2.20ct F VS1 Rare Design

Tiffany & Co Platinum Whelk Shell Diamond Brooch 2.20ct F VS1 Rare Design

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

This rare and elegant Tiffany & Co. Whelk Seashell brooch is a refined example of the house’s

Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

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

Located in Dallas, TX

Each candlestick with a cream and mauve glazed porcelain conch shell issuing three naturalistic gilt

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Candelabras

Materials

Porcelain

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

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass

Five Antique Worcester Porcelain Plates in the Fence Pattern England Circa 1820
Five Antique Worcester Porcelain Plates in the Fence Pattern England Circa 1820

Five Antique Worcester Porcelain Plates in the Fence Pattern England Circa 1820

By Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester

Located in Katonah, NY

"). The rare shell-shaped form adds variety and visual interest, enhancing the group’s appeal. Renowned

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Decorative Dishes and Vide...

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

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

By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Flavio Poli

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

makes the vase really rare and hard to find. This element has a nice size of 5,4cm in height and 13,2cm

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

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

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

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

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Warrenton, OR

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

Category

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

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, 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

By Artifort, Gerrit Rietveld Jr.

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Rare Pair of Mid Century Teak & Ebonised Steel Shell Chairs With Upholstered Cushions In The

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

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

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

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

By Gunnar Nylund, Rörstrand

Located in Farsta, SE

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

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

Located in Dublin, IE

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

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

By Angelo Brotto

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Mid-century Modern Rare Large Clam Shell Design Brass Table Lamp by Angelo Brotto, 1960s, Italy

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

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

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

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: silver plated shell element Producer: WMF, Germany (marked with the wmf ikora signature

Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Vintage Clam Shell Planter, Tridacna Gigas, Palm Beach, 1970s
Vintage Clam Shell Planter, Tridacna Gigas, Palm Beach, 1970s

Vintage Clam Shell Planter, Tridacna Gigas, Palm Beach, 1970s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large rare authentic 26" wide Clam shell known as Tridacna gigas. A wonderful container for orchids

Category

20th Century Philippine Garden Ornaments

Materials

Shell

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

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 "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

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

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

By Anna Lachert

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

“Muszelka” (Polish for “Shell”) chair, designed in 1956 by renowned Polish architect and designer Hanna

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

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

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

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

another wing armchair of rare shell back form for its rare transitional design; the striking shaped back

Category

Antique Early 18th Century British William and Mary Wingback Chairs

Materials

Elm

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

By Gino Cenedese, Cenedese

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Murano glass shell element extra large in floral form Origin: Murano, Italy

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

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

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

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Copper

Set of Two Rare Mid Century Modern Cast Bronze Sea Shell Sconces Germany 1960s
Set of Two Rare Mid Century Modern Cast Bronze Sea Shell Sconces Germany 1960s

Set of Two Rare Mid Century Modern Cast Bronze Sea Shell Sconces Germany 1960s

Located in Munich, DE

wall fixtures in shape of a sea shell. Designed & manufactured probably in Germany, 1960s. Executed

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

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

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

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

Located in Toronto, ON

and precision. As materials like pen shell become increasingly rare and difficult to work with at this

Category

2010s Philippine Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

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. Some

Category

2010s French Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

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. Jewelry designed

Category

Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gilt Metal

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.

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

shell, originating from a historic 19th-century French church. Constructed from durable cast iron, it

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Steel

Whimsical Couroc Phenolic Resin Serving Bar Tray with Inlaid Sea Shells
Whimsical Couroc Phenolic Resin Serving Bar Tray with Inlaid Sea Shells

Whimsical Couroc Phenolic Resin Serving Bar Tray with Inlaid Sea Shells

By Jonathan Adler, The Couroc Company

Located in San Diego, CA

wood and brass depicting colorful sea shells rare and beautiful tray . Phenolic resin is resistant to

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Shell, Resin

Anthony Redmile Shell Encrusted Duck or Swan Box Redmile Objects London England
Anthony Redmile Shell Encrusted Duck or Swan Box Redmile Objects London England

Anthony Redmile Shell Encrusted Duck or Swan Box Redmile Objects London England

By Anthony Redmile London

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Beautiful RARE Anthony Redmile shell encrusted swan or duck form box, 20th c. Red lined interior

Category

Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Lacquer

Rare Black Coral Tree with Pyrite
Rare Black Coral Tree with Pyrite

Rare Black Coral Tree with Pyrite

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Rare black coral on a pyrite crystal base with a fossilized seashell. Black coral is a unique and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Pyrite

Abalone Shell Necklace Lustrious Colors
Abalone Shell Necklace Lustrious Colors

Abalone Shell Necklace Lustrious Colors

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Abalone is a gastropod shellfish which has an ear-shaped shell and producing these elongated shells

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

top finished with silver stringing and a rare pressed architectural design to the front, sides and

Category

Antique 1810s British Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Shell

Countess Cis Sea Shell Brooch
Countess Cis Sea Shell Brooch

Countess Cis Sea Shell Brooch

By Countess Cis Zoltowska

Located in New York, NY

Rare Countess Cis cowrie shell flower bud brooch. Floriform brooch incorporating signature stained

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

A rare Indonesian tortoiseshell sirih casket with gold mounts
A rare Indonesian tortoiseshell sirih casket with gold mounts

A rare Indonesian tortoiseshell sirih casket with gold mounts

Located in Amsterdam, NL

displayed one’s fortunes. Sirih or Betel boxes with gold mounts are rare because the gold was often melted

Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold

Mid-Century Shell Suspension Lamp by V. Panton for J. Luber AG 1960s
Mid-Century Shell Suspension Lamp by V. Panton for J. Luber AG 1960s

Mid-Century Shell Suspension Lamp by V. Panton for J. Luber AG 1960s

By J. Luber Ag, Verner Panton

Located in Palermo, IT

Rare pendant lamp with shell discs held by nylon strings, wooden ceiling light, metal finishes. By

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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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.