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.
Category
1840s Unknown Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
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Beautiful large Giga shell
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a beautiful Tridacna giga shell other name is large clam shell Wonderful specimen from the sea in great condition
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Footed Shell Platter
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French shell platter with etched and jeweled bronze base.
Category
1920s French Antique Shell
Materials
Shell, Precious Stone
Gigas Tridacna shell
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a wonderful Gigas Tridacna also known as clam shell from the ocean in great condition
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Antique Shell Mirror
Located in East Hampton, NY
Exquisite shell mirror with very detailed pediment....
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
South Seas Shell Spoon
Located in London, GB
An early twentieth century shell spoon, comprised of two shells and supported on a metal stand.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.
$1,200
H 3 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Tortoise shell decorative box with bun feet. We have other tortoise boxes similar in form that would be a lovely collection.
Category
19th Century English Anglo-Indian Antique Shell
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Shell Inlaid Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900. We added by hand shells inlaid into the outer top section. It’s all in the details.
Category
Early 1900s Organic Modern Antique Shell
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood, Shell
Natural Clam Shells; set of two
Located in Malibu, CA
Large Shell Dimensions : 14W X 9D X 4H Smaller Shell Dimensions: 11w X 7D X 4H
Category
19th Century Indonesian Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Shells
By Imogen Cunningham
Located in Carmel, CA
Rondal Partridge Silver Gelatin Estate Print Embossed Imogen Cunningham signature on mat, labeled on verso. Dry mounted outer dimensions 16x20"
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Shell
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Antique Scalloped Frameless Circular Shelled Mirror
Located in Charleston, SC
This mirror is perfectly imperfect with excellent patina. No broken shells. Just a very lovely piece!
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Antique Shell
Materials
Shell, Glass
Antique Blanched Sea Shells Set/3
Located in Malibu, CA
Whelk Seashell 12”W, 7”D, 6”H Half Clam Shell 10”W. 7”D, 4”H Horned Helmet Conch9”L, 7”H, 7”W
Category
19th Century Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Exquisite Victorian Shell Cameo, c. 1850
Located in Hamburg, DE
Exquisite Victorian Shell Cameo, c. 1850 Exquisite Victorian Shell Cameo, c. 1850.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Austrian Tortoise Shell Silver Box
Located in Delft, NL
Austrian Tortoise shell Silver box Austrian Tortoise shell Silver box in the shape of an envelope with a flap.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Shell
Materials
Silver
Late Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Horagai conch shell trumpet with beautiful patination and bronze mouthpiece.
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Edo Period Horagai – Ritual Conch Shell Trumpet
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Made from a large marine gastropod shell , this sacred instrument was used for signaling during spiritual pilgrimages and temple ceremonies.
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Antique Sea Shell Sailors Valentines American Folk Art
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful antique sea shell Sailors Valentines with an antique image of ship under convex glass.
Category
1920s American Folk Art Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentines Sea Shells
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique British Colonial Sea Shell encrusted Sailors Valentines with shells in a domed glass.
Category
Early 1900s British British Colonial Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Giant Clam Shell with Glass Beads
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large natural clamshell we found in a local estate. We’re selling it as we found it filled with blue glass. It is large over 22 inches wide and very heavy. This is too heavy to s...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
19th Century carved shell cameo lamp
Located in Martlesham, GB
A highly decorative 19th Century Italian carved shell lamp mounted on a carved brass stand, crafted from a genuine conch shell, with the design meticulously hand-carved in relief to ...
Category
1880s Italian Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
19th Century Sioux Boy's Dentalia Shell Breastplate
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th century Sioux boy's dentalia shell breastplate. Antique dentalia shell with patinaed brass accents.
Category
19th Century American Native American Antique Shell
Materials
Brass
Victorian Cameo Carved Conch Shell, 19th C.
Located in Astoria, NY
Victorian Cameo Carved Conch Shell, 19th century. 3.5" H x 5.25" W x 3.75" D.
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Curiosité Cabinet Collection of Shell Circa 1900
$161Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.85 in W 14.18 in D 1.58 in
Curiosité Cabinet Collection of Shell Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
$170Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.04 in W 14.18 in D 1.19 in
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Chinese Tortoise Shell Finely Carved Box Canton 1840
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese tortoise shell finely carved box, Canton circ 1840, The box is carved with court scenes on both top and bottom.
Category
1840s Antique Shell
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
$142Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.58 in W 14.69 in D 9.85 in
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Large Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell, II
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of a large fosselized Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. The shell is in overall very good condition with normal ocean weathering.
Category
Late 19th Century Southeast Asian Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shell circa 1900
$142Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.18 in W 9.85 in D 0.99 in
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shell circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
$170Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.04 in W 14.18 in D 1.38 in
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
$151Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.85 in W 14.18 in D 1.58 in
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Vintage Boho Decoupage Shells - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Delight in the charm of these hand-decorated Vintage Boho Decoupage Shells, a unique set of two featuring vibrant koi fish swimming through lily pads in a tranquil pond scene.
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Shell
Materials
Shell, Paper
Antique Sailors Valentines Sea Shell Encrusted Miniature Commode/Box
$840Sale Price|20% Off
H 11 in W 8 in D 4 in
Antique Sailors Valentines Sea Shell Encrusted Miniature Commode/Box
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antque collectible Sailors Valentines sea Shell encrusted miniature commode/ box.
Category
Early 1900s English British Colonial Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Tortoise Shell Glove Box and Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Victorian silver plate and tortoiseshell basket. And tortoiseshell glove box. The box measures 1.5 inches H x 10.5 inches W x 2 inches D.
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Shell
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Antique Thai Shells Necklace Found In Germany
Located in Wainscott, NY
The arrangement of these antique shells, meticulously strung together, creates a harmonious symphony of textures and tones.
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
1S Shell
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The most iconic of the Weston shells, throughout 1927 he took twenty-six still life images of shells, including Nautilus 1927 (Museum of Modern Art, New York).
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Shell
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Shell Plaque (Barava) from Solomon Islands, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
Objects crafted from the shell of the giant Tridacna clam, also known as the fossilized giant clam, held great value among numerous Melanesian peoples.
Category
19th Century Solomon Islands Tribal Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
2S Shell
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
His interest in nautilus shells was prompted by a 1927 meeting with the Californian painter Henrietta Shore, for whom Weston was a sitter at the time and who often featured shells in...
Category
1920s Antique Shell
Materials
Silver Gelatin
2S Shell
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
His interest in nautilus shells was prompted by a 1927 meeting with the Californian painter Henrietta Shore, for whom Weston was a sitter at the time and who often featured shells in...
Category
1920s Antique Shell
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Three Antique Turtle Shell Bellows, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Measures: Larger tortoiseshell H 5.5, W 21.5, D 5.5 $2,450 Smaller tortoise shells H 5, W 21, D 5 $$2,150.
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell
Materials
Tortoise Shell
South Pacific Natural Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in North Miami, FL
This giant Pacific clam shell is all natural and with wonderful details.
Category
19th Century Pacific Islands Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Early 19th Century French Shell Dish
Located in Tampa, FL
This is really quite a wonderful dish set in solid bronze and has beautiful detail depicting two dolphins. All original. Circa 1800s.
Category
Early 1800s French Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Early 20th Century Shell Money Ring
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Early 20th century shell money ring mounted on a custom made stand, Papua New Guinea.
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
$170Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.79 in W 14.3 in D 9.97 in
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells circa 1900
$142Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.79 in W 14.3 in D 9.97 in
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900
$170Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.85 in W 14.18 in D 1.26 in
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
$132Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.79 in W 14.69 in D 9.85 in
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Large South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Located in Copenhagen, K
Large South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam shell The shell is in very good condition and with a beautiful pink tint.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pacific Islands Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
$170Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 52 in D 4 in
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Sugar sprinkler, rosewwod, silver and Saint James shell, Italy 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
Sugar sprinkler made from a perforated St. James shell, attached to the waxed rosewood handle, with a silver floral pattern graft.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Shell
Materials
Silver
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell Circa 1900
$170Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.18 in W 9.85 in D 1.19 in
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells Circa 1900
$161Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.26 in W 14.3 in D 9.97 in
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
$142Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.04 in W 14.18 in D 1.19 in
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
$151Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.18 in W 9.85 in D 0.99 in
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
$151Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in W 36.3 in D 25.3 in
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900
$199Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.79 in W 14.3 in D 9.97 in
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
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Edwardian White Cotton Lace Camisole w/ Ribbon Trim
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edwardian White Cotton Lace Camisole w/ Ribbon Trim. Buttons down front, cropped length, gathered to the waist. Ribbon inserted into the lace so that you can gather neckline to any s...
Category
1910s Antique Shell
Edwardian Eyelet Lace Camisole w/ Pink Ribbon
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edwardian Eyelet Lace Camisole w/ Pink Ribbon. Cotton under-blouse garment with eyelet and ribbon lace trim buttons down front.
Category
1910s Antique Shell
Vintage Shell
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage shell, bases from Italy circa 1820. Price is per shell.
Category
19th Century Antique Shell
Materials
Wood, Shell
Victorian Shell Urns
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fabulously worked victorian shell pieces base 6" square.
Category
19th Century American Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Arrangement of shells
Located in London, GB
Arrangement of shells set to look like flowers within a glass dome: base in ebony.
Category
19th Century Antique Shell
Materials
Iron
Shell Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
Oval shelled mirror from Paris
Category
19th Century French Antique Shell
Materials
Wood, Shell
Decorative Shell Box
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present a truly remarkable and uncommon treasure—an early 20th-century souvenir box adorned with an exquisite array of various shells on all si...
Category
1910s French Baroque Revival Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Folk Art Shell House
Located in So. Egremont, MA
Charming miniature folk art house covered in assorted shells with glass windows.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Shell
Materials
Wood, Shell, Glass
Capiz Shell Window Element Screens
Located in New York, NY
Filipino Windows with opaque Capiz shell insets turned into folding 4 part screen/divider.
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
An Edwardian tortoise shell mirror
Located in Edinburgh, GB
An Edwardian tortoise shell mirror,with an arched top and ivory spacers.
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Shell
Materials
Tortoise Shell
19th Century French Shell Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century French shell mirror, fitted throughout the frame with a variety of different shells.
Category
1880s French Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Dutch Cabinet with Tortoise Shell
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite 18th century piece has ebonized bun feet supporting a cabinet covered in marquetry veneer. The cabinet features bold tortoise banding bordered with ebonized mouldings....
Category
18th Century Dutch Other Antique Shell
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Wood
A pair of Old Giant Clam shells Tridacna gigas.
Located in London, GB
This pair of giant clam shells are approximately 200 years old. One shell is slightly larger than the other.The dimensions given below are for the larger one.
Category
19th Century Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Antique English Shell Decorated Box
Located in Culver City, CA
An English box, circa 1880, with applied shell and mirror decorative elements. At one time;A Present From Hayling Island (On the south coast of Hampshire, near South Hampton), this ...
Category
19th Century English Country Antique Shell
Materials
Mirror, Shell, Paper
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Australian Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
SHELL MIRROR
Located in York, ME
shell encrusted rectangular mirror found in maine.composed of north atlantic shells.
Category
19th Century Antique Shell
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pair of Portuguese Shell Fragment Lamps
Located in Wichita, KS
Pair of Portuguese shell fragment lamps on Lucite bases with white linen lampshades.
Category
17th Century Portuguese Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Wedgwood Shell
Located in Madrid, ES
A shell shaped Wedgwood bowl
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell
Shell Frame
Located in Solebury, PA
A beautiful collection of shells affixed in a well executed designed Victorian frame.
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Shell
Clam Shell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large Natural Clam Shell. Sure to add a coastal feel to any room.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Shell
Shell Disc and Fiber Dance Apron, Admiralty Islands
Located in Hershey, PA
This piece was field collected by Martin Voight (1878-1952) while serving as postmaster to German New Guinea between 1902-1905.
Category
19th Century Papua New Guinean Antique Shell
Materials
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.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Oversized Antique Decorative Shell and Glass Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Oversized Antique Shell and Glass Box
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Shell
Materials
Shell, Glass, Mirror, Wood
"Boyken" shell currency, Papua New Guinea, circa 1900.
Located in London, GB
Rare type of Papua New Guinea currency known as "boyken".
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Pair of antique Shell Bracelets from South-East-Asia
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An exceptional pair of South-East-Asian Bracelets made of Shell, from the Thailand Region , Bang Chiang Period, prehistoric period,5000-7000 years old, the hand-carved bracelets have...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Fine Regency period tortoise-shell bow-fronted double tea-caddy
Unavailable
H 6.5 in W 7.38 in D 5.25 in
Fine Regency period tortoise-shell bow-fronted double tea-caddy
Located in Cambridge, GB
Fine Regency period tortoise-shell bow-fronted double tea-caddy; veneered with richly mottled shell panels divided by inlaid pewter lines and ivory bands, mounted with a silver escut...
Category
19th Century English Antique Shell
Materials
Tortoise Shell
George III Silver Mounted Shell Cream Jug, circa 1780
Located in London, GB
Very interesting 18th century cream jug consisting of a shell mounted with three silver shell shaped feet and a shell and scroll silver handle.
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Shell
Materials
Silver
18th Century Regency Minerals Composition in a Shell-Lined Hut
Unavailable
H 21.86 in W 19.3 in D 8.67 in
18th Century Regency Minerals Composition in a Shell-Lined Hut
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Regency nature hut with mineral composition in a shell-lined hut. England late eighteenth century.
Category
18th Century Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Indo-Portuguese 17th Century Tortoise Shell Veneer Coffer
Located in Lisbon, PT
Indo-Portuguese 17th c. tortoise shell veneer coffer Tortoise shell veneer wooden coffer Silver mounts and ivory feet 15,5 cm high; 25,3 cm long; 11,7 cm wide India, 17th century
Category
17th Century Indian Antique Shell
Materials
Silver
Regency Lyre Tall Case Block and Shell Clock
By David Greig
Located in Providence, RI
The exuberantly carved shell and blocked door is the equal of any Newport block and shell case piece.
Category
19th Century Australian Regency Antique Shell
Materials
Shell, Mahogany
Vintage Molave "Baul" and Capiz Shell Inlaid Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Crafted from woods and inlaid with a Capiz Shell. Traditional carves muslim scroll motif with removable interior desk tray with 6 cubbies.
Category
Early 20th Century Philippine Other Antique Shell
Materials
Shell, Wood
Pair Of Antique Chinese Decorative Tortoise Shell Overlay Boxes
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Of Antique Chinese Decorative Tortoise Shell Overlay Boxes With Embossed Floral/Fruit Motif.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Shell
Materials
Brass
Murano Shell Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Murano glass shell sconces two pair available priced per pair, circa 1940s.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Shell
George III Silver Mounted Shell Cream Jug, circa 1780
Located in London, GB
Very interesting 18th century cream jug consisting of a shell mounted with three silver shell shaped feet and a shell and scroll silver handle.
Category
1780s English George III Antique Shell
Materials
Silver
Vintage Shell Lamp
Unavailable
Vintage Shell Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Perfect vintage shell lamp with custom vintage leopard shade~
Category
19th Century French Antique Shell
Shell Shape Armchairs
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of entire upholstered shell shaped and ebonized carved legs, late Victorian period and style
Category
19th Century English Antique Shell
Gigantic Clam Shell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large clam shell with beautiful texture.
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Shell
Carved Wood Shell
Located in New Orleans, LA
Hand carved wood shell. Carved out of a single block of wood.
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Shell
Materials
Wood
French Riviere Table Lamp Handmade With Shells, France Early 20th Century
Unavailable
H 18.9 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
French Riviere Table Lamp Handmade With Shells, France Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Shells lamp handmade very original. Possibly unique piece-This beautiful and original lamp sculpture of natural shells or conch shells It's like an illuminated sculpture A very el...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Antique Shell Cameo
Located in New York City, NY
Beautifully worked antique shell cameo set in 14kt yellow gold frame with original pin back and swivel pendant bale.
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Shell
Materials
14k Gold
Cabinet 19th Century Styl Boulle Blue Turtle Shell
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Warsaw, PL
This cabinet is a stunning example of Boulle marquetry, a technique renowned for its intricate and visually striking patterns. The cabinet features a combination of brass and ebony v...
Category
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Shell
Materials
Bronze
Tortoise Shell 19th Century English Tea Caddy with Brass Feet
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century, Blonde color, English tea caddy with original lids small repaint on top right corner. Please note of wear consistent with age.
Category
19th Century English Antique Shell
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Peanut Shelling Wheel
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique Peanut Shelling Wheel on Stand " The inside of a much larger wooden machine this piece has found a home on a black stand and is now a piece of sculpture."
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Shell
Materials
Wood
Simulated-Turtle Shell
Located in Milan, IT
simulated -turtle shell engraved at the top with crossed american flag and motto"e pluribus unum on" a ribbon above the motto"we owe allegiance to no crow" below,with an oval portrai...
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Shell
Hilkinson Silver Handled Magnifying Glass with Tortoise Shell Inset
Unavailable
H 8 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in
Hilkinson Silver Handled Magnifying Glass with Tortoise Shell Inset
By Hilkinson
Located in Seattle, WA
Hilkinson silver handled magnifying glass with tortoise shell inset Measuring: 8" L, 3 ½" D lens, with a silver handle with a tortoise shell inset, repousse collar, mark...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Shell
Materials
Silver
Pair of Shell Candlesticks
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Pair of shell candlesticks. Decorated with pearlescent, slender bodies, a wide round base, while the elongated and slightly sharpened bodies at the bottom lead to a turned top cup.
Category
Early 20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Antique Shell
Materials
Metal, Silver
Giant Clam Shell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful piece of natural art. It is now illegal to poach these amazing creatures so this is one of a few that are left available in the U.S.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Antique Shell
19th century round tortoise shell box with silver plate surround and feet.
Unavailable
H 4 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
19th century round tortoise shell box with silver plate surround and feet.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Round tortoise shell box with stamped silver plate surrounds and feet.
Category
1890s English Antique Shell
Materials
Tortoise Shell
17th Century Flemish (Amberes) Cabinet un Tortoise Shell and Ebony
Unavailable
H 69.89 in W 56.7 in D 20.67 in
17th Century Flemish (Amberes) Cabinet un Tortoise Shell and Ebony
Located in Lisbon, PT
17th C. Amberes cabinet with Interior decorated with mirrors and chess floor in perspective and pyro engraved.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Belgian Antique Shell
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Ebony
Royal Worcester Shell Vase
By Royal Worcester
Located in London, GB
An impressive Royal Worcester Shell Vase, c. 1903, modeled in shape of a large shell with smaller shells leaves and pieces of corals adorning the base finished in blush ivory and gilt.
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Shell
Materials
Porcelain
Tortoise Shell Box with Gold Ferrule and Micromosaic, 18th Century
By Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri
Located in Rome, IT
A rare tortoise shell pill box with gold ferrule. The lid features a micromosaic depicting the ruins of Caecilia Metella's tomb outside Rome.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Shell
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Napoleon III Period Boulle Inkwell with Tortoise Shell Inlay
Located in Charleston, SC
Fine inkwell in typical André-Charles Boulle style with an ebonized wood frame covered by brass and tortoise shell inlays. Adorned with bronzes representing the Sun King (Louis XIV) ...
Category
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Shell
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Solen. Plate 33. (Shells)
By William Wood (b.1774)
Located in Florham Park, NJ
WILLIAM WOOD General Conchology; or, a Description of Shells, arranged according to the Linnean System John Booth.
Category
Early 19th Century Academic Antique Shell
Materials
Engraving, Watercolor
Tellina. Plate 40 (Shells)
By William Wood (b.1774)
Located in Florham Park, NJ
WILLIAM WOOD General Conchology; or, a Description of Shells, arranged according to the Linnean System John Booth.
Category
Early 19th Century Academic Antique Shell
Materials
Engraving, Watercolor
Cardium Plate 56 (Shells)
By William Wood (b.1774)
Located in Florham Park, NJ
WILLIAM WOOD General Conchology; or, a Description of Shells, arranged according to the Linnean System John Booth.
Category
Early 19th Century Academic Antique Shell
Materials
Engraving, Watercolor
Cardium. Plate 53 (Shells)
By William Wood (b.1774)
Located in Florham Park, NJ
WILLIAM WOOD General Conchology; or, a Description of Shells, arranged according to the Linnean System John Booth.
Category
Early 19th Century Academic Antique Shell
Materials
Engraving, Watercolor
Tellina Plate 37 (Shells)
By William Wood (b.1774)
Located in Florham Park, NJ
WILLIAM WOOD General Conchology; or, a Description of Shells, arranged according to the Linnean System John Booth.
Category
Early 19th Century Academic Antique Shell
Materials
Engraving, Watercolor
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Forsyth Zebra Hide Pouf Ottoman, Made To Order
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our zebra pouf ottomans are handcrafted from our beautiful Forsyth zebra hides. The most beautiful zebra hides are selected, handcut, handstitched, and hand stuffed. Each step is met...
Category
2010s American Antique Shell
Materials
Zebra Hide
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Antique Shell
Materials
Linen, Velvet
Rare California Purple Coral Specimen Allopora Californica on Asian Wood Stand
$2,500
H 8 in W 14 in D 8.25 in
Rare California Purple Coral Specimen Allopora Californica on Asian Wood Stand
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare authentic natural California Purple Coral or Allopora Californica from Catalina Island region mounted on Asian form base, c.1960s. Allopora californica, otherwise known as p...
Category
1960s American Organic Modern Antique Shell
Materials
Coral
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Located in London, GB
This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as art. The coral has been mounted on ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Shell
Materials
Coral
Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish around Bottom
$562Sale Price|25% Off
H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish around Bottom
Located in Warrenton, OR
Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish at Bottom. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This is an ab...
Category
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Antique Shell
Materials
Coral
Buccellati - Shell Mounted In Sterling Silver
By Buccellati
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Shell mounted in sterling silver by Buccellati Length: 25 cm Width: 20.5 cm Height: 20 cm
Category
1970s Antique Shell
Materials
Sterling Silver
Authentic Nautilus Shell on a Custom Polished Brass Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking home décor object featuring an authentic nautilus shell, celebrated for its natural tiger-striped pattern and beautifully formed spiral. The shell’s intricate internal cha...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Antique Shell
Materials
Brass
Large Precious Stone and Silver-Gilt Flower Model by Asprey
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in London, GB
A large precious stone and silver-gilt flower model by Asprey. English, 20th century. Measures: 47cm high x 14cm wide x 12 cm depth. Crafted in fine Faberge style, this piece is...
Category
20th Century English Modern Antique Shell
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver
Andrianna Shamaris Coral Fan
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful coral fan set on a minimalist white stand. We have a collection. Great as a party gift or table setting. All one of a kind. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organ...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Antique Shell
Materials
Coral
Extra Large Jurassic Ammonite Fossil with Leafy Suture Patterns
$2,400 / set
H 11 in W 10.5 in D 3.75 in
Extra Large Jurassic Ammonite Fossil with Leafy Suture Patterns
Located in Warrenton, OR
Extra Large Jurassic Ammonite Fossil with Leafy Suture Patterns. Comes with a second, tiny (1.25 x 1 x .5) ammonite, further demonstrating the size of this one. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Prehistoric Antique Shell
Materials
Shell, Organic Material
Japanese Meiji Era Wireless Cloisonne Pink Crane Enamel Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper vase with wireless cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Round shape with pronounced base. The piece is decorated with a stork or crane bir...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Shell
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Purple Museum Quality Amethyst Centerpiece Mineral Masterpiece Decorative Object
$125,000
H 42.52 in W 27.56 in D 22.84 in
Purple Museum Quality Amethyst Centerpiece Mineral Masterpiece Decorative Object
Located in London, GB
A very large, one of a kind epimorph amethyst. This piece is a visual spectacle with the natural sculptural formations of amethyst in a different variety of purple tones. Also disp...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Organic Modern Antique Shell
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Vintage Beautiful Mother of Pearl Irredescent Large Mussel Clam Half Shell
$140Sale Price|20% Off
H 1 in W 9 in D 8.5 in
Vintage Beautiful Mother of Pearl Irredescent Large Mussel Clam Half Shell
Located in San Diego, CA
As found Beautiful Mother of Pearl Irredescent Large Mussel Clam Half Shell , circa 1970's nice condition can be used as soap or candy dish.
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Antique Shell
Materials
Shell
Magnificent Large Vanadinite Table top, Decorative Sculpture object
$15,000
H 13.19 in W 6.7 in D 5.52 in
Magnificent Large Vanadinite Table top, Decorative Sculpture object
Located in London, GB
An exceptional large specimen of vanadinite from Morocco, covered entirely with brilliant, deep red crystals of varying sizes. The crystals are densely packed together, forming a con...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Organic Modern Antique Shell
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Quartz
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Shell
Materials
Silver
Rene Lalique Green Glass 'Muguet Haut' Bracelet
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique green glass with white enamel 'Muguet Haut' Bracelet. The bracelet consists of 15 rectangular, cylinder-half shaped tablets, strung together with elastic. Muguet Haut is...
Category
1920s Antique Shell
Materials
Glass
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Antique Shell For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique shell for your home. An antique shell — often made from metal, bone and tortoise shell — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique shell — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique shell made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. A well-made antique shell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Interi, Wedgwood and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Shell?
An antique shell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,498, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $600,032.
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