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Shell Diorama

19th Century Unique Folk Art Guernsey Shell Diorama Display
Located in London, GB
19th century unique Folk Art Guernsey shell diorama display We are proud to offer a unique folk
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Antique 1880s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Natural Fiber

Sea Life and Shell Diorama /Shadow Box
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-715 Beautiful sea life diorama including sea shells various crustaceans ,seahorse starfish
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Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

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Shell

Beautiful Antique Oval Shell Shadow Box Diorama
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely Nantucket 19th century oval shell diorama having artistically arranged collection of natural
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Antique Late 19th Century American Shadow Boxes

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Shell, Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Shell Work Diorama Scene
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Shell Work Diorama Scene A unique example of an early
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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Pine

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine
Located in Nantucket, MA
, and even the odd shell diorama, shell constructed flower basket or bowl, or even a shell adorned piece
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Antique 19th Century Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Shell

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine
Located in Nantucket, MA
are frequently seen, and even the odd shell diorama, shell constructed flower basket or bowl, or even
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Antique Late 19th Century Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Shell, Mahogany

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine
19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine
H 9.13 in W 18.25 in D 1.25 in
A pair of diorama with hermit crabs, Italy 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
A natural Wunderkammer specimen a pair of marine diorama with Hermit Crab (Pagurus Bernhardus) a
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

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Coral

1850s Pair of Floral Seashell Dioramas in a Glass Dome
Located in Marbella, ES
An exquisite pair of floral dioramas, crafted with a meticulous composition of seashells, conch
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Mounted Objects

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Metal

Monumental LED Shadowbox Art Diorama with Taxidermy Horseshoe Crabs, In Stock
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Drones, 2022, is a techno-futuristic riff on the traditional Victorian shadowbox containing horseshoe crab carapaces collected by hand on a visit to Cape Cod. Original artwork by Ch...
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2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

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Brass

Illuminated Natural History Art Diorama Nature Scene with Purple Heron, In Stock
By Tennant New York
Located in Brooklyn, NY
traditional Victorian diorama. Original artwork by Christopher Tennant. In stock and ready to ship
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2010s American Victorian Contemporary Art

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Brass

Turn of the Century Double Sailor's Valentine
Located in Nantucket, MA
are frequently seen, and even the odd shell diorama, shell constructed flower basket or bowl, or even
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Antique Early 1900s Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wood

Turn of the Century Double Sailor's Valentine
Turn of the Century Double Sailor's Valentine
H 9.13 in W 18.25 in D 1.25 in

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Unique Dorothy Draper Style Mirrored Pair of Shell & Brass Flower Diorama Lamps
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Spectacular Pair of shell and wax flowers with brass leaves and tendrils garnished with a brass
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Victorian Shell Diorama
Located in London, GB
A large Victorian shell diorama depicting a row of terraced houses, in stained pine case
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Victorian Shell Diorama
Victorian Shell Diorama
H 30.52 in W 38 in D 16.74 in
19th Century Natural History Display Shell Diorama
Located in London, GB
19th century Natural History display shell Diorama A beautifully displayed 19th century
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Natural Fiber, Pine

Vintage Three Dimensional Shell Diorama
Located in Hudson, NY
The whimsical diorama done in a shadowbox frame and composed completely of shells depicts an
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Shadow Boxes

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Gold Leaf

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

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Walnut

Pair of Still Life Shellwork Dioramas, Italian, circa 1875
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of three dimensional Still Life Dioramas. Beautiful and scarce, depicting floral motifs made
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Shadow Boxes

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Fabric, Shell, Silk

19th Century Tourist Diorama of Port of Canton in China
Located in Chicago, IL
This tourist diorama depicting the port of Canton, China was made from paper, shells, wooden frame
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Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Shell, Glass, Wood, Paper

Mushroom Diorama: Composition Created Using Seashells, Coral and Crustaceans
Located in New York, NY
Mushroom Diorama: Composition created using seashells, coral and crustaceans mounted on black
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20th Century French Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures

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Coral

Pair of Sea Life and Shell Dioramas or Shadow Boxes
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful pair of sea life dioramas or shadow boxes, including seashells, various crustaceans
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20th Century American Shadow Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Diorama with Hermit Crab, Italy, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
A natural Wunderkammer specimen a marine diorama with Hermit Crab (Pagurus Bernhardus) a brunch
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Antique 1870s Italian Nautical Objects

Materials

Coral

Diorama with Hermit Crab, Italy, 1870
Diorama with Hermit Crab, Italy, 1870
H 18 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Pug Dogs Playing in the Library a Victorian Diorama
Located in Rochester, NY
A detailed diorama of pugs playing in the library. Multi-media including silk, paper, watercolor
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Antique 19th Century European Paintings

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Fabric, Silk, Wood, Paper, Shell

Victorian Sea Still Life Diorama under Glass with Okimono Bone Octopus
Located in Haarlem, NL
Sea shell still-life under glass cloche with a carved bone octopus okimono, little shells, a crab
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Early 20th Century Asian Victorian Taxidermy

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Bone, Shell, Glass, Wood

Antique French Sea Shell Floral Display under Glass Dome, France, circa 1870
Located in Houston, TX
shells this diorama was assembled with the utmost care to be seen from all directions. The oval shaped
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Natural Specimens

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Shell, Blown Glass, Wood

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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Other

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

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Metal

Folk Art Dog Sculpture Made from Sea Shells
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
2-327 Amazing folk art sculpture of two dogs made from various size and colors and shape sea shells.
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Vintage 1960s Animal Sculptures

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Shell

1930s Cased Taxidermy Buzzard Bird of Prey Raptor Museum Cabinet Natural History
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A magnificent 1930s taxidermy specimen of a Common buzzard with outstretched wings in a large ebonized museum cabinet. This bird has been cleverly captured in an animated pose comple...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Victorian Natural Specimens

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Slate

Victorian Cased Taxidermy, Pheasant
Located in London, GB
Victorian cased taxidermy of a pheasant amongst natural Habitat. Dimension: H 55.5 x W 80 x D 23 cm.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy

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Glass, Wood, Feathers, Animal Skin

Victorian Cased Taxidermy, Pheasant
Victorian Cased Taxidermy, Pheasant
H 21.86 in W 31.5 in D 9.06 in
Great Selection Sea Shell Sea Shells Collection in Vitrine
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Great selection of natural history specimens sea shells. In a red wood vitrine with a key lock. Great Wall cabinet office decoration of a gift.
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Vintage 1970s American Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Shell

19th Century Five Sided Taxidermy Glass Showcase of Sixteen Exquisite Birds
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 19th Century taxidermy showcase is not merely a historical artifact but a glimpse into the time when scientific discovery, natural history, and artistic expression converged in ...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Taxidermy

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Glass, Wood

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, hand carved and hand finished in an off-white, antique finish. Takes a mattress size: 90cm x 200cm (3ft x 6ft6'). The beds come with an extra set of legs, ...
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2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama
Located in London, GB
19th Century Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama A delightful and highly decorated example of a late 19th century English folk art ships model diorama. Encased in a well-crafted glass ...
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Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Glass, Wood

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...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Taxidermy

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Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Paper, Pine

Monumental Parisian Bird Cage Mansion
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1920 Monumental Parisian bird cage mansion Architectural bird house based on a famous Paris Brothel Sourced in Belgium   Measures: W117 x D51 x H90 cm.
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Vintage 1910s French Bird Cages

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Pine

Monumental Parisian Bird Cage Mansion
Monumental Parisian Bird Cage Mansion
H 35.44 in W 46.07 in D 20.08 in
Antique Victorian Harp Design Flower Mourning Wreath Mahogany Shadow Box Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Harp Design Flower Mourning Wreath Mahogany Shadow Box Frame. Item features a harp design, floral arrangement wreath, deep mahogany shadow box frame, gold border, v...
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Shadow Boxes

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Glass, Mahogany

Taxidermy Composition with Rare Exotic Birds in a Large Bowed Glass Case
Located in Leuven , BE
A wonderful glass case with a selection of 20 rare exotic birds in a natural environment of tree branches and grass. The case has a rare bowed front glass and is in good condition fo...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Organic Material

Early 20th Century Folk Art Boat Model Collection
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art Boat Model Collection Every now and again something truly amazing comes along, this is true in this amazing collection of 3 museum quality folk-art ha...
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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Brass, Copper

Religious Chalkware Diorama
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amazing religious chalkware wall hanging found in a Catholic church in Philadelphia. The pictures describe it all. Wonderful detail and dimension.
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Religious Items

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Plaster

Religious Chalkware Diorama
Religious Chalkware Diorama
H 28 in W 56 in D 7.5 in
Spaniard Fan Shadow Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a wood sticks and handpainted Spaniard fan. It depicts four different scenes related to Spain. Starting in the left, there is a bullfighter fighting a bull in a bullring; the...
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20th Century Spanish Victorian Shadow Boxes

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Wood

Spaniard Fan Shadow Box
Spaniard Fan Shadow Box
H 14.25 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
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Shell Diorama For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the shell diorama you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each shell diorama for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using shell, wood and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect shell diorama — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A shell diorama is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Shell Diorama?

Prices for a shell diorama start at $650 and top out at $19,500 with the average selling for $1,650.