Rare Shells

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Big, bold and beautiful jeweled Kenneth Jay Lane brooches.

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

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

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

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

A rare brass and five tortoise shell glass ball chandelier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First edition in leather with rare dark brown fiberglass shell.

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

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

This amazing door is a mix of Syrian and Moroccan style / influence, with the help of rare New Zealand shells. Single panel handcrafted door and made in Morocco, this door measures a...

High end quality handcrafted from that period, original and authentic, very unique and rare. Very detailed leaves and shell on the sides and middle of the mantel, all parts original.

With Herman Miller logo embossed under the shell. Rare first production. No longer in production in fiberglass.

Porcelain containers resembling trunks were common, as were ovals, but tabatières shaped like shells were more rare. And while materials were often enough for their decoration, somet...

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

Syrian style mother-of-pearl side and rare shells made in Morocco by a fine Syrian artisan.

An exceptional set from the point of view of its design as well as the quality of the engraving. The set includes a knife, a server, a fork and a spoon. The handles have shell motif ...

These Shell Form Lamps are simply beautiful to place in any room,the shell design is on both front and back,the base is Lucite as is the Finials,three way switch and new white paper ...

A rare early 20th century Italian console table of large scale, profusely decorated with corals and a variety of exotic shells.

A rare pair of hand carved conch shell cameos depicting a young Queen Victoria & Prince Albert.

A rare pair of hand carved conch shell cameos depicting a young Queen Victoria & Prince Albert.

A rare pair of hand-carved conch shell cameos depicting a young Queen Victoria & Prince Albert.

Pair of rare swiveling shell chairs from the original Eames office.

1987 Christian Dior rare brooch created in limited edition by parurier Robert Goossens for the launch of the perfume "Dune" consisting of a shell in gilded bronze and coral color re...

Rare Gunnar Nylund shell-shaped bowl in chamotte stonewear.

Striking and sculptural, this rare 1980s table lamp captures the essence of Art Deco elegance with a bold twist from the glam-infused '80s.

This antique painted chest reflects the elegance and playful ornamentation characteristic of the period. Crafted from solid wood, the chest features graceful curves, sculpted contour...