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Silver Plated Shell Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1980s
Silver Plated Shell Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1980s

Silver Plated Shell Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern, 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 Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modern Abalone Shell Jar, Alpaca, Mexico, 1970s Art
Mid-Century Modern Abalone Shell Jar, Alpaca, Mexico, 1970s Art

Mid-Century Modern Abalone Shell Jar, Alpaca, Mexico, 1970s Art

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 Serving Pieces

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

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

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

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.

Category

2010s French Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gilt Metal

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rare Boulle Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box
Rare Boulle Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box

Rare Boulle Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box

Located in London, GB

A particularly decorative late 19th-century French singing bird box, attributed to Flajoulot, circa 1895, the rectangular case executed in rich tortoiseshell and finely worked in the...

Category

Antique 1890s French Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

"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"

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

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

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

Late 18th Century Dutch / Northern European Flower Still Life on Oak Panel
Late 18th Century Dutch / Northern European Flower Still Life on Oak Panel

Late 18th Century Dutch / Northern European Flower Still Life on Oak Panel

Located in Seaford, GB

The absence of costly props, luxury objects, rare shells, silver or porcelain gives the painting a quieter country-house elegance.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Paintings

Materials

Paint, Oak

Pleistocene Trachemys Platymarginata Turtle Shell Fossil
Pleistocene Trachemys Platymarginata Turtle Shell Fossil

Pleistocene Trachemys Platymarginata Turtle Shell Fossil

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare complete fossil turtle shell from the Pleistocene period, identified as Trachemys platymarginata, an extinct freshwater slider turtle species found in Florida.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

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

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

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

Tortoiseshell describes a type of decorative material made from the shells of certain species of sea turtles. The shells of these turtles are composed of a hard, glossy substance cal...

Category

Antique 1810s British Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Shell

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 extremely slow growing coral typically found at extreme depths. The piece was put ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Pyrite

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique 1920s Silver & Tortoise Shell Page Turner by Grey & Co. London, England
Antique 1920s Silver & Tortoise Shell Page Turner by Grey & Co. London, England

Antique 1920s Silver & Tortoise Shell Page Turner by Grey & Co. London, England

By Grey & Co., Chester, Asprey International Limited

Located in Andernach, DE

Antique English page turner from sterling silver and tortoise shell. Most rare piece, made and stamped by Grey & Co.

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Ethnic Tribal Kina Crescent Shell Necklaces Papua New Guinea Set of 3
Antique Ethnic Tribal Kina Crescent Shell Necklaces Papua New Guinea Set of 3

Antique Ethnic Tribal Kina Crescent Shell Necklaces Papua New Guinea Set of 3

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Highly Collectible Museum Pieces, worn by men and women rare old Kina Shell Necklaces (Huge Mother of Pearl Crescent) Pectoral Collected from the Foi Tribe (Papua New Guinea), Circa ...

Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Shell Brooch
Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Shell Brooch

Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Shell Brooch

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in New York, NY

Large and rare Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Shell Brooch from the 1960's in the Verdura style.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

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 Verner Panton, J. Luber Ag

Located in Palermo, IT

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vincent Garnier Pewter Clam Shell Table Lamp
Vincent Garnier Pewter Clam Shell Table Lamp

Vincent Garnier Pewter Clam Shell Table Lamp

By Vincent Garnier

Located in Hastings, GB

An exceptional and incredibly rare Pewter clam shell table lamp by Vincent Garinier, France, 1950’s This limited edition Shell Lamp was designed by the French artist Vincent Gar...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Pewter

Very Rare French Boulle Marquetry Inlay Cheval Mirror
Very Rare French Boulle Marquetry Inlay Cheval Mirror

Very Rare French Boulle Marquetry Inlay Cheval Mirror

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

An extraordinary Boulle Marquetry inlaid cheval mirror in the Louis XIV Manner Constructed from bois noirci and dressed with fire gilded bronze mounts throughout, the surfaces de...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Pair of white Art Deco Shell Wall Lights
Pair of white Art Deco Shell Wall Lights

Pair of white Art Deco Shell Wall Lights

Located in Barnstaple, GB

No pitting to the chrome or chips to the shells, a rare find indeed in such excellent original condition.

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Shell Wall Light, Frosted Murano Glass, Italy, 1980s
Shell Wall Light, Frosted Murano Glass, Italy, 1980s

Shell Wall Light, Frosted Murano Glass, Italy, 1980s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage lighting, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped lights, seashell sconces, and coastal-inspired designs.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Abalone shell & Alpaca pill box, Mexico, 1970's
Abalone shell & Alpaca pill box, Mexico, 1970's

Abalone shell & Alpaca pill box, 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.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Pair of Art Deco pink Shell Wall lights
Pair of Art Deco pink Shell Wall lights

Pair of Art Deco pink Shell Wall lights

Located in Barnstaple, GB

No pitting to the chrome or chips to the shells, a rare find indeed in such excellent original condition.

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Abalone shell & alpaca silver fish box, Mexico, 1970
Abalone shell & alpaca silver fish box, Mexico, 1970

Abalone shell & alpaca silver fish box, 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 Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

A Rare 19th Century Inlaid Table by Ferdinando Pogliani
A Rare 19th Century Inlaid Table by Ferdinando Pogliani

A Rare 19th Century Inlaid Table by Ferdinando Pogliani

By Ferdinando Pogliani

Located in GB

A truly stunning Italian inlaid table with intricately drawn pen work to the sides and top by renown Cabinetmaker Ferdinando Pogliani. It has a stretcher base with small bun feet and...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Center Tables

Materials

Ivory, Tortoise Shell, Ebony

French Art Deco Shell Wall Sconce – Amber Glass, 1960s
French Art Deco Shell Wall Sconce – Amber Glass, 1960s

French Art Deco Shell Wall Sconce – Amber Glass, 1960s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage lighting, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped lights, seashell sconces, and coastal-inspired designs.

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Antique Exotic Seashells & Cone Shells Engraving – Bertuch, c.1800
Antique Exotic Seashells & Cone Shells Engraving – Bertuch, c.1800

Antique Exotic Seashells & Cone Shells Engraving – Bertuch, c.1800

Located in Langweer, NL

Their extraordinary shapes, colors and patterns made them prized objects in cabinets of curiosities and early scientific collections. Rare tropical shells arriving in Europe through ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Shell Cameo Prospero, Miranda & Ariel Tempest Brooch Pendant
Antique Shell Cameo Prospero, Miranda & Ariel Tempest Brooch Pendant

Antique Shell Cameo Prospero, Miranda & Ariel Tempest Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully detailed throughout, with flowing drapery, crashing waves, and strong contrast between the creamy white carving and warm brown shell background. A rare and unusual litera...

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Copper

1980s Christian Dior Style Silver Plated Shell Jewelry Box
1980s Christian Dior Style Silver Plated Shell Jewelry Box

1980s Christian Dior Style Silver Plated Shell Jewelry Box

By Christian Dior

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 Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Abalone shell & alpaca silver fish box, Mexico, 1970's
Abalone shell & alpaca silver fish box, Mexico, 1970's

Abalone shell & alpaca silver fish box, 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

Silver

Charles & Ray Eames DSS Seal Brown Stacking Shell Chairs  Pair
Charles & Ray Eames DSS Seal Brown Stacking Shell Chairs  Pair

Charles & Ray Eames DSS Seal Brown Stacking Shell Chairs Pair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in South Bend, IN

An iconic pair of Eames "DSS" shell side chairs, dining chairs, or office chairs By Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller USA, Circa 1980s Rare "seal brown" colored fiberglass she...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Shell Vide-Poches in brass, Italy, 1970's
Art Deco Shell Vide-Poches in brass, Italy, 1970's

Art Deco Shell Vide-Poches in brass, Italy, 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 Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Shell Tray, Black Lacquered Ceramic, Italy, 1980s
Mid-Century Modern Shell Tray, Black Lacquered Ceramic, Italy, 1980s

Mid-Century Modern Shell Tray, Black Lacquered Ceramic, 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

Ceramic

Antique Young Psyche Writing a Book Shell Cameo Brooch
Antique Young Psyche Writing a Book Shell Cameo Brooch

Antique Young Psyche Writing a Book Shell Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Mounted in a gold plated copper frame, the warm tones enhance the soft luster of the shell. A rare subject matter, this cameo combines artistry and mythological storytelling, making ...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Copper

Shell-Shaped Wall Light by Limburg, Opaline Glass, Germany 1970s
Shell-Shaped Wall Light by Limburg, Opaline Glass, Germany 1970s

Shell-Shaped Wall Light by Limburg, Opaline Glass, Germany 1970s

By Limburg

Located in BARCELONA, ES

We specialize in vintage lighting, with particular expertise in rare mid-century shell-shaped lights, seashell sconces, and coastal-inspired designs.

Category

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

Materials

Opaline Glass

Hermès Silver Gold Cufflinks Bullet Casing Shotgun Shells Cartridges
Hermès Silver Gold Cufflinks Bullet Casing Shotgun Shells Cartridges

Hermès Silver Gold Cufflinks Bullet Casing Shotgun Shells Cartridges

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Stunning and Rare Authentic Hermès Cufflinks Shotgun Shell shape Vintage item Made of Silver 800, and probably Gold (no hallmark so not sure) "HERMÈS" / "800" / Minerva and carft...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

Silver

Large Mussel Shell Vide-Poches, chromed metal, Italy, 1970's
Large Mussel Shell Vide-Poches, chromed metal, Italy, 1970's

Large Mussel Shell Vide-Poches, chromed metal, Italy, 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 Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Brass Shell Vide-Poches Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1970s
Brass Shell Vide-Poches Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1970s

Brass Shell Vide-Poches Sculpture, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 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 Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Bronze

Rare Large Pachylytoceras Dilicidum Ammonite Fossil, 190-200 Million Years Old
Rare Large Pachylytoceras Dilicidum Ammonite Fossil, 190-200 Million Years Old

Rare Large Pachylytoceras Dilicidum Ammonite Fossil, 190-200 Million Years Old

Located in Warrenton, OR

Rare Large Pachylytoceras Dilicidum Ammonite Fossil, 190-200 Million Years Old apx. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Prehistoric Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Rare Pair of Spanish Colonial 18th Century Tortoiseshell Enconchado Mirrors, Per
Rare Pair of Spanish Colonial 18th Century Tortoiseshell Enconchado Mirrors, Per

Rare Pair of Spanish Colonial 18th Century Tortoiseshell Enconchado Mirrors, Per

Located in Benington, Herts

A Rare and Unusual Pair of 18th Century Spanish Colonial 'Enconchado' Mirrors Veneered in Tortoiseshell and Inlaid With Bone and Mother of Pearl Made in Lima (Peru) or Mexico Circa...

Category

Antique 1720s Mexican Wall Mirrors

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Contemporary Abalone Shell Necklace, Sterling Silver Clasp, 16 Inches
Contemporary Abalone Shell Necklace, Sterling Silver Clasp, 16 Inches

Contemporary Abalone Shell Necklace, Sterling Silver Clasp, 16 Inches

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Large First World War Leather Shell Carrier Stick Stand
A Large First World War Leather Shell Carrier Stick Stand

A Large First World War Leather Shell Carrier Stick Stand

Located in London, GB

A Large First World War Leather Shell Carrier Stick Stand An impressive and rare, larger-sized shell carrier featuring a rich, original color and its intact leather handle.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Very Unusual Large Nut Shell with Tribal Elephant Carving
Very Unusual Large Nut Shell with Tribal Elephant Carving

Very Unusual Large Nut Shell with Tribal Elephant Carving

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A rare and unusually large nut shell, skillfully etched with elephant figures and objects.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Tribal Natural Specimens

Materials

Nutwood

Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads
Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads

Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads

Located in Milford, DE

This piece combines richly patinated red discs heishi, natural conch shell spacers, and rare old Tibetan dzi-style beads—each carrying unique symbols, age-wear, and organic texture d...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Mixed Metal, Brass

Naturalistic Shell Form White Porcelain Centerpiece, Early 20th Century Wedgwood
Naturalistic Shell Form White Porcelain Centerpiece, Early 20th Century Wedgwood

Naturalistic Shell Form White Porcelain Centerpiece, Early 20th Century Wedgwood

By Wedgwood

Located in Philadelphia, PA

It is significant in size but still has a wonderful lightness in its design with the open structure of the intertwined coral supporting the shells. A rare Wedgwood piece worthy of ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 19th Century Louis XIV Style 'Boulle' Marquetry Console Table
Rare 19th Century Louis XIV Style 'Boulle' Marquetry Console Table

Rare 19th Century Louis XIV Style 'Boulle' Marquetry Console Table

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

A Louis XIV Style Brass-Inlaid Marquetry Console Table After the design by André-Charles Boulle Constructed from ebony, with excellent hand-chased and gilded bronze mounts, the shap...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Rare Asprey London Sterling Silver 1917 Jewelry Box Charles & Richard Comyns
Rare Asprey London Sterling Silver 1917 Jewelry Box Charles & Richard Comyns

Rare Asprey London Sterling Silver 1917 Jewelry Box Charles & Richard Comyns

By Charles & George Asprey, Asprey International Limited, Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Asprey London 1917 solid sterling silver Jewellery box with a faux tortoiseshell top made by the amazing Charles and Richard...

Category

Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Charles & Ray Eames DSS Seal Brown Stacking Shell Chairs  Set of Twelve
Charles & Ray Eames DSS Seal Brown Stacking Shell Chairs  Set of Twelve

Charles & Ray Eames DSS Seal Brown Stacking Shell Chairs Set of Twelve

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in South Bend, IN

An iconic set of twelve Eames "DSS" shell side chairs, dining chairs, or office chairs By Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller USA, Circa 1980s Rare "seal brown" colored fibergla...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Charles & Ray Eames DSS Seal Brown Stacking Shell Chairs  Set of Eight
Charles & Ray Eames DSS Seal Brown Stacking Shell Chairs  Set of Eight

Charles & Ray Eames DSS Seal Brown Stacking Shell Chairs Set of Eight

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in South Bend, IN

An iconic set of eight Eames "DSS" shell side chairs, dining chairs, or office chairs By Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller USA, Circa 1980s Rare "seal brown" colored fiberglas...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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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.