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RARE PAIR OF MAISON MERCIER CiRCA 1970 FRENCH TRAY TABLES IN FAUX TORTOISE SHELL
RARE PAIR OF MAISON MERCIER CiRCA 1970 FRENCH TRAY TABLES IN FAUX TORTOISE SHELL

RARE PAIR OF MAISON MERCIER CiRCA 1970 FRENCH TRAY TABLES IN FAUX TORTOISE SHELL

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, Mid Century Modern Maison Mercier Circa 1970 Faux Tortoise shell and brass tipped folding tray tables

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Rare & Large Mid Century Brass Shell Sconces by Hans Möller 1960s
Set of Two Rare & Large Mid Century Brass Shell Sconces by Hans Möller 1960s

Set of Two Rare & Large Mid Century Brass Shell Sconces by Hans Möller 1960s

Located in Munich, DE

Set of two exceptional, large, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern brass shell sconces

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Oversized 19th Century Shells
Oversized 19th Century Shells

Oversized 19th Century Shells

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oversized 19th century shells Very rare for the dimensions.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Natural Specimens

Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver Postal Scales
Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver Postal Scales

Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver Postal Scales

Located in London, GB

Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver postal scales with original weights date London 1896-97

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desk Accessories

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Hans Wegner Shell Settee
Hans Wegner Shell Settee

Hans Wegner Shell Settee

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare Hans Wegner shell settee for Fritz Hansen, excellent vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Oak

Bride's Kina Shell Necklace
Bride's Kina Shell Necklace

Bride's Kina Shell Necklace

Located in Wainscott, NY

shells were passed down from generation to generation. The color and design of this shell is rare and

Category

Antique 19th Century Papua New Guinean Decorative Objects

Antique Hawksbill Turtle Shell
Antique Hawksbill Turtle Shell

Antique Hawksbill Turtle Shell

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare antique Hawksbill turtle shell with a striking form and variegated natural organic tones. One

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Sea turtle

Medium Capiz Shell Lamp attributed to Feldman Lighting, 1960s
Medium Capiz Shell Lamp attributed to Feldman Lighting, 1960s

Medium Capiz Shell Lamp attributed to Feldman Lighting, 1960s

By Feldman Lighting Co.

Located in Zaandam, NL

A rare and exceptional capiz shell ball chandelier attributed to the Feldman lighting Company Los

Category

Vintage 1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Dior bracelet 'shells' perfume
Dior bracelet 'shells' perfume

Dior bracelet 'shells' perfume

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

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

Category

Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gilt Metal

Frink Four Shell Chandelier
Frink Four Shell Chandelier

Frink Four Shell Chandelier

By I.P. Frink

Located in Peekskill, NY

We were lucky to find a collection of rare, 1915 Frink Lighting Company shell reflectors. This

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Rare Georgian Red Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy
Rare Georgian Red Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy

Rare Georgian Red Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Extremely Rare Single Piece Veneer Tea Caddy From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to

Category

Antique 18th Century British Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Capiz Shell Table by Baker
Capiz Shell Table by Baker

Capiz Shell Table by Baker

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Amarillo, TX

Baker Furniture "Far East" side table with capiz shell top. It is rare to find this shell work in

Category

Vintage 1950s American End Tables

Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell
Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell

Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Here we present a rare giant sea turtle shell with its organic form and variegated colors. One of

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Sea turtle

CHARLES JOURDAN gilt 'shell' earrings
CHARLES JOURDAN gilt 'shell' earrings

CHARLES JOURDAN gilt 'shell' earrings

By Charles Jourdan

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very dramatic and very rare gilt metal earrings with shell motif from Charles Jourdan dating to the

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Gorham Artillery Shell Cocktail Shaker
Gorham Artillery Shell Cocktail Shaker

Gorham Artillery Shell Cocktail Shaker

By Gorham

Located in New Orleans, LA

This rare silver-plated artillery shell cocktail shaker was crafted by the celebrated Gorham Silver

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Gorham Artillery Shell Cocktail Shaker
Gorham Artillery Shell Cocktail Shaker

Gorham Artillery Shell Cocktail Shaker

By Gorham

Located in New Orleans, LA

This incredibly rare artillery shell cocktail shaker, crafted by the Gorham Silver Company, is one

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Gorham Artillery Shell Cocktail Shaker
Gorham Artillery Shell Cocktail Shaker

Gorham Artillery Shell Cocktail Shaker

By Gorham

Located in New Orleans, LA

This incredibly rare artillery shell cocktail shaker, crafted by the Gorham Silver Company, is one

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass, Copper

Rare Pollock Chair "12A1" by Knoll, 1965
Rare Pollock Chair "12A1" by Knoll, 1965

Rare Pollock Chair "12A1" by Knoll, 1965

By Charles Pollock, Knoll

Located in Vienna, AT

A very early and rare edition of this masterpiece, identifiable on the fact, that there are no

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Verdura Shell Nephrite Gold Letter Opener
Verdura Shell Nephrite Gold Letter Opener

Verdura Shell Nephrite Gold Letter Opener

By Verdura

Located in New York City, NY

Rare and unusual shell and nephrite with 18K yellow gold letter opener by Verdura. It features a

Category

Late 20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Rare Fun Floor Lamp by Verner Panton for Lüber
Rare Fun Floor Lamp by Verner Panton for Lüber

Rare Fun Floor Lamp by Verner Panton for Lüber

By Verner Panton

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

lamp is a rare example of how Panton used natural materials for his creations. This original lamp is

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver Postal Scales London 1896-97
Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver Postal Scales London 1896-97

Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver Postal Scales London 1896-97

Located in London, GB

Rare English tortoiseshell & silver postal scales with original weights dated London 1896-97. We

Category

Antique 19th Century British Desk Accessories

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Pair of Brown Eames Side Shells
Pair of Brown Eames Side Shells

Pair of Brown Eames Side Shells

By Charles Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Extremely rare brown side shells look better than ever with new dowel bases. Eames for Herman

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Artillery Shell Cocktail Shaker by Gorham
Artillery Shell Cocktail Shaker by Gorham

Artillery Shell Cocktail Shaker by Gorham

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in New Orleans, LA

This rare silver-plated artillery shell cocktail shaker was crafted by the celebrated Gorham Silver

Category

20th Century American Other Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Artillery Shell Cocktail Shaker by Gorham
Artillery Shell Cocktail Shaker by Gorham

Artillery Shell Cocktail Shaker by Gorham

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in New Orleans, LA

This incredibly rare artillery shell cocktail Shaker, crafted by the Gorham Silver Company, is one

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Brass, Silver

19th Century Majolica Shell & Coral Vase Sarreguemines
19th Century Majolica Shell & Coral Vase Sarreguemines

19th Century Majolica Shell & Coral Vase Sarreguemines

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Very rare shape 19th century Majolica Shell & Coral vase signed Sarreguemines Majolica. Decorated

Category

Antique 1870s French Aesthetic Movement Vases

Materials

Ceramic

French Porcelain Shell & Coral Vase, Circa 1880
French Porcelain Shell & Coral Vase, Circa 1880

French Porcelain Shell & Coral Vase, Circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

Rare French Porcelain shell & coral vase, circa 1880.

Category

Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Shell Form Jansen stamped Consoles
Pair of Shell Form Jansen stamped Consoles

Pair of Shell Form Jansen stamped Consoles

Located in Stamford, CT

Truly wonderful rare pair of shell form consoles. The ebonized and gilt decorated demilune shaped

Category

Vintage 1940s Argentine Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Chanel Vintage Tortoise Shell Handle Bucket Bag
Chanel Vintage Tortoise Shell Handle Bucket Bag

Chanel Vintage Tortoise Shell Handle Bucket Bag

By Chanel

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Rare Tortoise Shell Handle Bucket Bag. Soft lambskin quilted bag that's perfect for your everyday

Category

1990s Italian Top Handle Bags

19th Century Walnut Shell "European Landmarks" Dioramas
19th Century Walnut Shell "European Landmarks" Dioramas

19th Century Walnut Shell "European Landmarks" Dioramas

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare 19th century walnut shell "European Landmarks" dioramas The walnuts appear to be whole and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Walnut

Rare Deep Sea Deconstructed Spider Crab (Pleistacantha Moseleyi) Specimen
Rare Deep Sea Deconstructed Spider Crab (Pleistacantha Moseleyi) Specimen

Rare Deep Sea Deconstructed Spider Crab (Pleistacantha Moseleyi) Specimen

Located in New York, NY

Very rare deep sea deconstructed Spider Crab (Pleistacantha moseleyi) Specimen under antique glass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Glass, Wood

19th Century rare pair of  Moorish/ Syrian high  pedestal tables
19th Century rare pair of  Moorish/ Syrian high  pedestal tables

19th Century rare pair of Moorish/ Syrian high pedestal tables

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

intricate inlay of tortoise shell, horn and mother of pearl forming geometric panels, has a small opening in

Category

Antique 19th Century Turkish Moorish Side Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Tortoise Shell

Rare 17th Century Neapolitan Ebony Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Cabinet
Rare 17th Century Neapolitan Ebony Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Cabinet

Rare 17th Century Neapolitan Ebony Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Cabinet

Located in Benington, Herts

Rare 17th Century Neapolitan Ebony Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Cabinet From the Perego

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony

Pink Marble Shell Sink, France, Early 19th Century
Pink Marble Shell Sink, France, Early 19th Century

Pink Marble Shell Sink, France, Early 19th Century

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

A rare and very pretty shell-shaped basin carved in pink marble. Fairly shallow.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Stone Sinks

Shell and Gem Encrusted Mirror by Anthony Redmile
Shell and Gem Encrusted Mirror by Anthony Redmile

Shell and Gem Encrusted Mirror by Anthony Redmile

Located in Palm Desert, CA

An elaborate and rare hand made sea shell and coral encrusted wall mirror with amethyst and

Category

Vintage 1970s English Wall Mirrors

Materials

Amethyst

Rare Napoleon III Boulle Large Sideboard Credenza, France, 1870
Rare Napoleon III Boulle Large Sideboard Credenza, France, 1870

Rare Napoleon III Boulle Large Sideboard Credenza, France, 1870

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Stunning , very rare and large sideboard credenza with 4 doors in brass marquetry and brown

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rare Louis XV Desk Secretary Boulle Cabinet, France, 1865
Rare Louis XV Desk Secretary Boulle Cabinet, France, 1865

Rare Louis XV Desk Secretary Boulle Cabinet, France, 1865

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Rare Louis XV style desk secretary cylinder model with a higher part with 2 glass doors. Boulle

Category

Antique 1860s French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Serge Roche single plaster shell applique 1935.         Free shipping
Serge Roche single plaster shell applique 1935.         Free shipping

Serge Roche single plaster shell applique 1935. Free shipping

By Serge Roche

Located in London, GB

Single rare Serge Roche shell or conch in white plaster. Excellent definition

Category

Vintage 1930s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Plaster

Rare Boulle Marquetry Cabinet Attributed to Charles-Guillaume Winckelsen
Rare Boulle Marquetry Cabinet Attributed to Charles-Guillaume Winckelsen

Rare Boulle Marquetry Cabinet Attributed to Charles-Guillaume Winckelsen

By André-Charles Boulle, Charles-Guillaume Winckelsen

Located in London, GB

bellflowers, issuing from a scallop shell, with two addorsed Zephyrs; the lockable door opens to reveal four

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Pewter

Rare Napoleon III Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet, France, 1860
Rare Napoleon III Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet, France, 1860

Rare Napoleon III Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet, France, 1860

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Louis XV Style and Boulle Marquetry style big secretary cabinet desk in ebony veneer and Brass ball style and red tortoiseshell marquetry, gorgeous ornamentation of golden bronzes wi...

Category

Antique 1860s French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rare Napoleon III Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet, France, 1860
Rare Napoleon III Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet, France, 1860

Rare Napoleon III Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet, France, 1860

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Just beautiful Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry style secretary cabinet desk in brass ball style and tortoiseshell marquetry, gorgeous ornamentation of gilded bronzes with caryatids, in...

Category

Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Unique and Rare Elysée Ceremonial Cabinet, Louis XIV Style, France, 1875
Unique and Rare Elysée Ceremonial Cabinet, Louis XIV Style, France, 1875

Unique and Rare Elysée Ceremonial Cabinet, Louis XIV Style, France, 1875

By Befort Jeune, André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Unique and very rare Louis XIV style cabinet in ebony veneer and boule style marquetry in brass and

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Rare, Unique  Large Seashell & Silver  Swan By Gabriella Binazzi
Rare, Unique  Large Seashell & Silver  Swan By Gabriella Binazzi

Rare, Unique Large Seashell & Silver Swan By Gabriella Binazzi

By Gabriella Binazzi

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Just in this beautiful large Italian Swan in Silver Plate & Brass black with a Large Seashell. This figurine sculpture is by Gabriella Binazzi, but not signed, C.1960., Great detail...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Rare 17th Century Oak Enfilade with Tortoiseshell and Ebony Inlays
Rare 17th Century Oak Enfilade with Tortoiseshell and Ebony Inlays

Rare 17th Century Oak Enfilade with Tortoiseshell and Ebony Inlays

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautiful and rare three door enfilade buffet comes from northern Europe, most likely the

Category

Antique 17th Century European Louis XIII Buffets

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood, Ebony, Oak

Napoleon III Rare Bookcase Cupboard Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France
Napoleon III Rare Bookcase Cupboard Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France

Napoleon III Rare Bookcase Cupboard Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Rare Napoleon III Boulle vitrine showcase cupboard cabinet by Pretot with support height in red

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper, Pewter

Rare Hyppolite Pretot, Napoleon III Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France
Rare Hyppolite Pretot, Napoleon III Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France

Rare Hyppolite Pretot, Napoleon III Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France

By Hippolyte-Edme Pretot

Located in Paris, FR

Extremely Rare Napoleon III cabinet in brass and red tortoiseshell marquetry, certainly the work of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze, Brass

Rare Hyppolite Pretot, Napoleon III Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France
Rare Hyppolite Pretot, Napoleon III Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France

Rare Hyppolite Pretot, Napoleon III Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France

By Hippolyte-Edme Pretot

Located in Paris, FR

Extremely Rare Napoleon III cabinet in brass and red tortoiseshell marquetry, certainly the work of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze, Brass

Rare Hyppolite Pretot, Napoleon III Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France
Rare Hyppolite Pretot, Napoleon III Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France

Rare Hyppolite Pretot, Napoleon III Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France

By Hippolyte-Edme Pretot

Located in Paris, FR

Extremely Rare Napoleon III cabinet in brass and red tortoiseshell marquetry, certainly the work of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze, Brass

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890
Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Rare 19th Majolica three shells oyster wall plate signed longchamp. Diameter / 8 inches.

Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890
Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Rare 19th Majolica three shells oyster wall plate signed longchamp. Diameter / 8 inches.

Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890
Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Rare 19th Majolica three shells oyster wall plate signed Longchamp. Measure: Diameter / 8 inches.

Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

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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.