$29,840 / item
1841 Shell Collection
Located in London, GB
1841 rare collection of large shells, on antique mahogany bases. 60 pieces of the Large shells, 18 boxes of the small shells.
Shell
Antique English "Victorian” Framed Seashell Shadow Box, Circa 1860-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English "Victorian” Framed Seashell Shadow Box, Circa 1860-1870. Exotic Shell Collection
Shell, Wood
Collection of Large Abalone Shell Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of striking large abalone shell specimens from a private collection, each presented on a bespoke painted plaster display plinth.
Natural Fiber
$157Sale Price|20% Off
Curiosité Cabinet Collection of Shell Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
$167Sale Price|20% Off
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
$139Sale Price|20% Off
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
$139Sale Price|20% Off
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shell circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
$167Sale Price|20% Off
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
$139Sale Price|20% Off
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
$148Sale Price|20% Off
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
$167Sale Price|20% Off
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
$139Sale Price|20% Off
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
$167Sale Price|20% Off
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
$129Sale Price|20% Off
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
$167Sale Price|20% Off
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
$167Sale Price|20% Off
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
$157Sale Price|20% Off
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
$139Sale Price|20% Off
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
$148Sale Price|20% Off
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
$148Sale Price|20% Off
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
$194Sale Price|20% Off
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
$167Sale Price|20% Off
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
$167Sale Price|20% Off
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
$204Sale Price|20% Off
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
$167Sale Price|20% Off
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
$204Sale Price|20% Off
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
$139Sale Price|20% Off
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
$157Sale Price|20% Off
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
$213Sale Price|20% Off
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
$222Sale Price|20% Off
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Labels give indications on the places of collection, sometimes the name of the person who collected the specimen for the collector and mentions of course the scientific name of the s...
Shell
18th century Spanish Tortoise Shell Vargueno from McNair Family Collection
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 18th century Spanish vargueno from the McNair family collection. Very good quality and detail, this collectors cabinet is made of rosewood, tortoise shell, and bone and was pho...
Tortoise Shell, Rosewood
$194Sale Price|20% Off
Shell Spectacular: A Collection of Mollusk Shells Engraved and Handcolored, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
The illustration is a collection of various shells, likely representing both gastropods and bivalves: 1.
Paper
$1,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
Collection of Six Etruscan Majolica Shell and Seaweed Pitchers
By Griffin, Smith & Hill
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A collection of six Etruscan Majolica shell and seaweed pitchers, five in the typical shell and sea weed pattern, one in a variation of the pattern in the Narragansett style.
Majolica
19th C Victorian Museum Conchologist Collection Shells Curio Natural History
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A decorative collection of 33 individual museum cased shell specimens, card lidded boxes with circular glass top.
Natural Fiber, Glass, Paper
19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large collection of late Victorian shell specimens, the majority housed in its pine box with each specimen having its period card sleeve, the remainder displayed in glazed blue car...
Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Paper, Pine
Late 19th C Gregory Bottley Scientific Collection of Mineral Fossils Shell
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A good collection of Gregory Bottley mineral, fossils and shell all contained in there original teak trays and card board sleeves.
Natural Fiber, Hardwood
$956Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This 19th-century tortoise shell box combines artistry with utility, making it an exceptional addition to any collection of antique decorative arts.
Sterling Silver
Collection of Natural Large and Medium Sized Seashells
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of natural large and medium sized seashells.
Shell
1900-1904 Turquoise Nautilus Argonaut Shell Bowl
By Northwood
Located in Louisville, KY
Created by Northwood, a leader in unique glassware, this stunning turquoise nautical shell bowl is a stunning example of what Northwood was producing in 1904, when this piece was cre...
Glass
Georgian Burr Yew Conch Shell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Inlaid with Twin Conch Shells From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this beautiful antique Georgian Burr Yew wood Tea Caddy.
Yew
Wedgwood Queensware 'Moonlight Lustre' Nautilus Shell Form Centerpiece
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The base impressed Wedgwood, "W", and with old retailer's sticker, and sticker from the Rubin Collection.
Ceramic
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Chandelier from Charles Aznavour's Collection
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ebony, ormolu Tortoiseshell and brass inlaid chandelier from the collection of Charles Aznavour. The twenty se...
Brass, Ormolu
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 ...
Porcelain
Wedgwood Gilt Porcelain Shell & Coral Decorative Bowl or Table Sculpture
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Provenance: The Schofield Collection, The Rubin Collection. This whimsical decorative centerpiece or table sculpture has a wonderful antique feel.
Porcelain
$259Sale Price|20% Off
Marine Curiosities: An Assortment of Shells and Sea Life, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
The illustration, an original hand-colored engraving, features a collection of shells and marine organisms, likely from various classes of the phylum Mollusca: 1.
Paper
Antique Carved Asian Chinese Figured Clam Shell Animals Elephant Camel Lion 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Absolutely stunning hand carved collection of Grand Tour Chinese beautifully carved objects to include a “Dream shell” Diorama Carving depicting two standing figures dressed in tradi...
Antler, Horn
Late 19th Century Antique Jerusalem Mother of Pearl Shell Carved Plaques
Located in London, GB
A beautiful collection of five shells engraved from the Holy Land depicts a religion scenes, three of them depicts the last supper in Jerusalem, the other two depicts scenes from the...
Mother-of-Pearl
Set of 5 Large Natural Nautical Seashells Coastal Beach House Organic Decor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Their substantial size and sculptural presence make them striking standalone objects as well as versatile decorative accents. The collection includes five shells of varying sizes, c...
Shell
Napoleon III French Leather Cased 3-Piece Sterling and Agate Desk -Writing Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Leather Case measures 10" x 2.5" D x 1" H. 2. Shell/Mother of Pearl Sterling Paper Knife 8.25" long 3.
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Italian Rococo Mirror, Hand-Carved Oak with Gilt, Circa 1760, 147 cm
Located in Faversham, GB
The top and sides of the mirror are surround by a collection of shells, possibly oysters and blooming roses that surround a circular altar plaque to the centre.
Glass, Oak, Giltwood, Paint
Molluscs & Marine Invertebrates Print: Octopus, Slug, Snails, Conch – 1867
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique natural history print will enrich any marine biology, shell art, or educational collection with timeless scientific beauty and decorative charm.
Paper
A Fine Anglo Indian Coromandel Workbox
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine early 19th century coromandel work box with moulded front design and fitted interior containing a super collection of sea shells. Ivory registration number 8NEDUS4R.
Ivory, Wood
$2,441
The Plain Gangster - Early 20th Century British Illustration by Rex Whistler
Located in London, GB
., 15 ¼ by 13 ¼ in.) Provenance: The Shell Mex and BT Advertising Collection; Sotheby’s, Olympia, 10 September 2003, lot 36; Abbott & Holder, London.
Ink
Unavailable
H 24.5 in W 30 in D 23 in
Irish Cellarette in Carved Mahogany with Shell Collection Interior
Located in Woodbury, CT
Mahogany with original liner now holding a decorative shell collection.
Mahogany
A collection of four Syrinx shells
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
Syrinx aruanus, common name the Australian trumpet or false trumpet, is a species of extremely large sea snail measuring up to 91 cm long and weighing up to 18 kg. It is a marine ga...
Shell
Collection of 12 Boxes of Shells Mounted for Hanging
Located in Dublin port, IE
A collection of 12 boxes of shells mounted for hanging.
Shell
Collection of five Palestinian Carved Mother-of-Pearl Shells
Located in London, GB
Collection of five Palestinian carved mother-of-pearl shells, with five different scenes of the life of Jesus.
Mother-of-Pearl
Unavailable
H 14.5 in W 14.5 in D 0.5 in
Collection Pearlware Chargers with Blue Shell Edge and Baskets of Flowers
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
A rare collection of pearlware glaze pottery six chargers, dishes and plate with a blue shell edge and a stunning Pratt colored basket of flowers as the central feature.
Ceramic, Pottery
Shell Frame
Located in Solebury, PA
A beautiful collection of shells affixed in a well executed designed Victorian frame.
Shell Sweetmeat Stand, Bow Porcelain, circa 1750
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Provenance: Taylor collection.
Porcelain
Victorian Carved Agate and 0.40ctw Diamond Shell Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
This pendant would be a perfect addition to any Victorian collection. The shell measures 15/16" excluding the bail.
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable
H 7.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.75 in
Porcelain Staffordshire Shell and Coral Form Bough Pots and Candlesticks
By Staffordshire
Located in Hudson, NY
The bough pots or tulipieres each with one chip to a shell tip. From the collection of Paul F. Walter.
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 16.15 in W 9.85 in
Nautilus Shell - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities Rumphius - Engraving - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
After returning from Surinam, Merian accepted a commission to draw the illustrations for the using shells from notable Dutch collections of the period.
Engraving, Etching
Unavailable
H 16.15 in W 9.85 in
Nautilus Shell - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities Rumphius - Engraving - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
After returning from Surinam, Merian accepted a commission to draw the illustrations for the using shells from notable Dutch collections of the period.
Engraving, Etching
Unavailable
H 16.15 in W 9.85 in
Fossilized shells and fish - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities - Rumphius - 18th c
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
After returning from Surinam, Merian accepted a commission to draw the illustrations for the using shells from notable Dutch collections of the period.
Engraving, Etching
Ethnical Pair of Bracelets, Oceania
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Pair of Bracelets in Tridacna Gigas Shell, Oceanie, Collection of Dutch Monks, Pater Maristen, great, good old patina, very decorative pair of objects to be used in various spaces.
Shell
Regence Carved Ottoman
Located in Kensington, MD
delightful old painted Regence carved ottoman with split hooved feet, serpentine cross bar, shell motif View our complete collection @ www.hollisandknight.com
Hardwood, Upholstery
Unavailable
H 16.15 in W 9.45 in
The Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities by Rumphius - Engraving - 18th century
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
After returning from Surinam, Merian accepted a commission to draw the illustrations for the using shells from notable Dutch collections of the period.
Engraving, Etching
Pair Gilt Bronze Andirons in the Style of Andrea Briosco (Riccio)
By Andrea Briosco (Riccio)
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The feet are formed of three bearded masks placed at each corner connected by characteristic swags and shells. The Wallace Collection (London) has a triangular bronze inkstand of ...
Ormolu
Unavailable
H 16.15 in W 9.85 in
Snail and Mollusks - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities by Rumphius - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
After returning from Surinam, Merian accepted a commission to draw the illustrations for the using shells from notable Dutch collections of the period.
Engraving, Etching
Unavailable
H 16.15 in W 9.85 in
Trumpet snail - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities - Rumphius - Engraving - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
After returning from Surinam, Merian accepted a commission to draw the illustrations for the using shells from notable Dutch collections of the period.
Engraving, Etching
Unavailable
H 16.15 in W 9.85 in
Cypraea snail - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities - Rumphius - Engraving - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
After returning from Surinam, Merian accepted a commission to draw the illustrations for the using shells from notable Dutch collections of the period.
Engraving, Etching
Unavailable
H 16.15 in W 9.85 in
Jewel Boxes - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities by Rumphius - Engraving - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
After returning from Surinam, Merian accepted a commission to draw the illustrations for the using shells from notable Dutch collections of the period.
Engraving, Etching
Unavailable
H 16.15 in W 9.85 in
Bivalve Mollusks - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities by Rumphius - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
After returning from Surinam, Merian accepted a commission to draw the illustrations for the using shells from notable Dutch collections of the period.
Engraving, Etching
Unavailable
H 16.15 in W 10.24 in
Lobster from Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities - Rumphius - Engraving - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
After returning from Surinam, Merian accepted a commission to draw the illustrations for the using shells from notable Dutch collections of the period.
Engraving, Etching
Unavailable
H 16.15 in W 9.85 in
Neptune or Poseidon - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities - Rumphius - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
After returning from Surinam, Merian accepted a commission to draw the illustrations for the using shells from notable Dutch collections of the period.
Engraving, Etching
Unavailable
H 16.15 in W 9.85 in
Coconut Crab - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities by Rumphius - Engraving - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
After returning from Surinam, Merian accepted a commission to draw the illustrations for the using shells from notable Dutch collections of the period.
Engraving, Etching
Unavailable
H 14.97 in W 9.45 in
Portrait from Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities by Rumphius - Engraving - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
After returning from Surinam, Merian accepted a commission to draw the illustrations for the using shells from notable Dutch collections of the period.
Engraving, Etching
Unavailable
H 16.15 in W 9.85 in
Horseshoe Crab - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities Rumphius - Engraving - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
After returning from Surinam, Merian accepted a commission to draw the illustrations for the using shells from notable Dutch collections of the period.
Engraving, Etching
Unavailable
H 16.15 in W 9.85 in
Venus clams - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities by Rumphius - Engraving - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
After returning from Surinam, Merian accepted a commission to draw the illustrations for the using shells from notable Dutch collections of the period.
Engraving, Etching
Unavailable
H 16.15 in W 9.85 in
Title page - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities by Rumphius - Engraving - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
After returning from Surinam, Merian accepted a commission to draw the illustrations for the using shells from notable Dutch collections of the period.
Engraving, Etching