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18th Century French Regence Style Walnut Mantle with Shell Carving
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century French Regence Style Walnut Mantle with Shell Carving
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Antique 18th Century French Regency Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Walnut
French fireplace mantle in "Rosso Verona" marble, carved with shell
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient fireplace mantle, hand-sculpted with central shell and floral decorations on the legs, in
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Antique 18th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Antique 19thc French 8 Day Bell Striking Red Shell & Inlaid Boulle Mantle Clock
Located in London, GB
A superb quality French boulle tortoishell mantel clock. Red ground with fretted brass boulle inlay. The front glazed panel with a visible Louis IV pendulum. Gilt bronze case mounts ...
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Antique Early 1900s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
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H 12.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.8 in
Mantle Fireplace Richly Carved Black Marble, Central Shell, 19th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique fireplace mantle in black marble, richly carved by hand with central shell and leaves
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
H 41.74 in W 59.06 in D 11.82 in
Antique Fireplace Mantle White Carrara Marble, Sculpted Shell, 18th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique fireplace in white Carrara marble, hand-carved mantle with central shell and decorations on
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Antique 18th Century Italian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 44.1 in W 59.85 in D 11.42 in
Antique Fireplace Mantle in Bardiglio Marble, Central Shell, 19th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
shell, inlays in Onyx di Busca, sculpted in the 19th century, coming from the Northern Italian palace
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Antique 19th Century Italian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
H 42.52 in W 55.52 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency Tortoise Shell Mirrors, Wall, Console Over the Mantle
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Hollywood Regency Tortoise Shell Mirrors, Wall, Console Over the Mantle
A Pair of
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Mid-20th Century Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 54 in W 42 in D 2 in
Chimney Piece, Mantle Piece Carved Pinewood George II circa 1730 Wth Shell
Located in Perth, GB
T,his George II Carved Pinewood Chimney or Mantle piece. Is enhanced beneath the underlipof the
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Antique 1720s Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Pine
Edwardian Tortoiseshell Balloon Mantle Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian Balloon mantel clock in a beautiful Tortoiseshell case with silver line stringing and standing on brass bun feet.
Enamel dial with Arabic numerals and original ‘blued’ st...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Fireplace mantle in white marble, central shell and pair of triton, Genova Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient fireplace mantle in white Carrara marble, hand-sculpted with a central shell and flanked by
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Antique 18th Century Italian Doors and Gates
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 46.46 in W 59.06 in D 7.88 in
French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock, having a gilded ormolu putti seated on
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
19th Century Tortoiseshell / Ormolu Westminster Chiming Mantle Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive and fine quality late 19th Century English bracket / mantel clock. Veneered in red Tortoiseshell and having wonderful gilded ormolu mounts and mouldings. Having fla...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
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Ormolu
H 23.63 in W 14.18 in D 10.24 in
Regency Style Gilt Mirror or Over Mantle
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Regency Style Gilt Mirror or Over Mantle
The Regency style carved Frame is a rectangular shape
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Antique 19th Century Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Empire Period Mantle Clock by Leroy a Paris
Located in Montreal, QC
This mantle clock is by a well-respected Paris maker in a fashionable style. The oval base supports
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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage fireplace mantle in "Verde Alpi" marble, richly carved, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Vintage mantle fireplace in "Verde Alpi" marble, richly carved with beautiful decorations such as
Category
20th Century Italian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
H 46.07 in W 59.06 in D 15.75 in
Fireplace mantle thin frame, carved in white Carrara marble, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient fireplace mantle, made with a thin frame (only 7 cm) and richly carved in white Carrara
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Antique 19th Century Italian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antique Italian Grotto Carved Shell
Located in London, England
Late 18th Century Italian giant clam shell in carved pine wood. Likely orginating from Venice.
A
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine, Paint
Fireplace mantle in Bardiglio marble with onyx inlays from Busca, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient antique fireplace mantle, hand-sculpted in Bardiglio marble with Busca Onyx inlays
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Antique 19th Century Italian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
H 42.52 in W 55.52 in D 7.09 in
Rare Set of 3 Large Gilt Arched Rococo Over Mantle Mirrors
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Rare set of 3 large gilt arched Rococo over mantle mirrors
These mirrors have beautiful Rococo
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Antique Late 19th Century Rococo Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...
Materials
Mirror
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock in the Rocco Taste
Located in Montreal, QC
gourds, shells and acanthus. The works, with silk escapement date the clock to the early part of the 19th
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique George III Fireplace Mantle in Sienna, Jasper and Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
merman- half man, half fish who holds a shell which he uses as a shield. This is flanked by sienna marble
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble, Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
H 65.25 in W 83.4 in D 13.25 in
Large William IV period English gilt wood over-mantle mirror after Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
This exceptional over-mantle mirror has a prestigious provenance, having been in the collection of
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Antique 1830s English Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
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H 125.99 in W 95.28 in D 4.73 in
Large Unusual French Neo-Grec Revival Gilt Bronze Mounted Marble Mantle Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gilt bronze molded frame on curling tendril cast paw feet flanking a curved stylized shell pendant
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 26.5 in W 15.25 in D 8.25 in
Massive Mid 19th C. Carved and Gilt Mantle Mirror with Putti Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
the center crest of a shell and acanthus scrolls. The putti recline and rest their legs on the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Antique fireplace in white Carrara marble, carved central shell, '700 France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient fireplace, mantle in precious white Carrara marble, hand-sculpted with central shell and
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Antique 18th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 41.74 in W 54.34 in D 14.18 in
White marble fireplace, richly carved shells and flowers, 19th century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient and important Fireplace, mantle built by hand in precious white marble, richly carved by
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Antique 19th Century Italian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 4,739.38 in W 66.93 in D 14.97 in
Pair of 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Royal Worcester Shell and Coral Vases
By Royal Worcester
Located in Great Barrington, MA
realistically molded open shells nestled in coral branches. The translucent walls allow light that highlights
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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Vases
Materials
Porcelain
French Green Tortoiseshell Boule Religeuse Style Clock
Located in London, GB
A very attractive antique French green stained tortoiseshell boulle mantle clock in the French
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Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Victorian Painted Arched Overmantel Mirror A Lovely OverMantle Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Painted Arched Overmantel Mirror
A Lovely Over Mantle Mirror painted in blue with gold
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Pine
French Louis XV Style Gilded Gold Wall Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
cartouche at the pediment featuring a center shell motif flanked by other carved ornaments on both sides
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
French Georgian Style Mirror, Late 18th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
beautifully pierce-carved wood surround in a shell and foliate motif. The carved details are quite lovely and
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Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Italian Designer, Renaissance, Large Wall Mirror, Oil Gilded, Carved Wood, 1890s
Located in Stamford, CT
Over the Mantle or Wall Mirror, Oil Gilded, Italian Renaissance Style, Heavily Carved
A once in a
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 80 in W 93 in D 8 in
Hollywood Regency Mirror
Located in Pasadena, CA
carved and gold leafed center shell surrounded by neoclassical style drapery and gold leafed rosettes
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Carved Oak Column Fireplace Mantel Surround San Francisco
Located in Portland, OR
a single board thick oak mantle top. Below is a pair of substantial oak columns with large
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Antique 1880s American High Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Oak
H 58.75 in W 96 in D 17.75 in
Mantel of White Carrara Marble in Style of Louis XV from the 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
shells) and various elegant ornaments. A very attractive mantle that completes your living room or other
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
H 42.52 in W 57.09 in D 17.72 in
George II Cast Fruit Basket Made in London by Edward Aldridge I, 1747
By Edward Aldridge
Located in London, GB
naturalistic double shell feet and beautifully detailed female mask moudings, with flowers and wheat ears in
Category
Antique 18th Century English George II Decorative Baskets
Materials
Silver
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H 11.5 in W 14.5 in D 12 in
French Luxury Antique Carrara Marble Half Circulation Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
intricately carved shell. The opulence of this French fireplace is further accentuated by the 45-degree angled
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Refined Splendor: Exclusive Antique Louis XV Carrara White Marble Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
an opulently decorated shell adorned with delicate leaf and floral motifs. The luxurious curls that
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Antique 19th Century French Art Deco Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
H 42.13 in W 64.18 in D 17.72 in
Large Hand Carved Rock Crystal Turtle
Located in New York, NY
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The smooth and polished surface of the turtle's shell highlights the natural beauty of the rock
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21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Antique Fireplace White Statuary Marble, Very Rich Sculpture, Complete, 1860
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient fireplace mantle in typical statuary white marble richer than Carrara marble, very rich in
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 129.14 in W 98.43 in D 20.08 in
Portraits of Nobility from the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii), Published circa 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
or mantle with a visible pattern, and his ears appear to be elongated, possibly adorned with earrings
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
H 9.06 in W 14.18 in D 0 in
6pc Sheffield Design Community Ascot Silver Plate Tea Coffee Serving Set
By Oneida
Located in Dayton, OH
First World War, it produced ammunition clips, lead-plated gas shells, combat knives, and surgical
Category
Mid-20th Century Tea Sets
Materials
Metal
H 2.25 in W 17.75 in D 30.5 in
Thai Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha, Lan Na Kingdom, Chiang Mai, Late 15th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A rare and beautiful Thai cast and gilt bronze seated Buddha with shell inlaid eyes, style of Wat
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
H 8 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in
Bar Cart - Ostrich Eggshell Mosaic Avoova Tsitsikamma
Located in New York, NY
: Natural / Grey
Made of: Ostrich Egg Shell / Mirror Finish Stainless Steel
Made in: Prince Albert, South
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2010s South African Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Chrome
Louis XVI Style Mantle Clock, Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A Louis XVI style mantle clock late 19th century.
Prior to the 1848 Revolution, 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV White Carrara Marble Mantle Fireplace, 19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
Large French Louis XV style mantle fireplace in white Carrara marble, 19th century.
Refined and
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th Century French Third Empire Mantle Clock in the Manner of André Boulle
Located in Sydney, NSW
Third Empire mantel clock, circa 1870s, France. In the Baroque manner of André Boulle.
Category
Antique 1870s French Baroque Revival Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Tiffany & Co. Louis XV Dore' Bronze Mantel (Mantle) Clock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
synonymous with Tiffany quality. The rococo style of the 1800's focused on shell like curves and ornate
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Antique 19th Century American Clocks
French Marble Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Marble mantle with shell motif at center- black marble on inside leg return
Category
Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Large French Louis Philippe Period Gilt Mirror
Located in Toorak, VIC
floral decoration in water gild, surmounted by a pediment of scrolling flowers and central shell shield
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
18th Century French Oak Mantle with Shell Carving
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French oak mantle with rich patina and central shell carving.
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Antique 18th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Oak
Antique Edwardian Conch Shell Inlaid Mantle Clock 1900s
Located in London, GB
garland and conch shell detail, with enamelled dial and eight day movement, and riased on four elegant
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Fireplace mantle in white Carrara marble, carved with shell, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient fireplace mantle in white Carrara marble, richly carved with a particular and very rich
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
Art Deco English Mantle Clock Faux Tortoise Shell, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive, compact desk clock from the early 1930s utilising early faux tortoiseshell Lucite and a Fine mechanical movement providing good timekeeping. Eight day movement which...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Tortoise Shell Wall, Console over the Mantle Mirrors, a Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency tortoise shell design wall, console over the mantle mirrors. A pair of simply
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 54 in W 42 in D 1 in
Antique Fireplace Mantle in Red Verona Marble Sculpted Shell, 18th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique fireplace mantle in red Verona marble, hand carved with central shell and well-finished
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
H 39.38 in W 44.89 in D 5.91 in
Louis XV boulle mantle clock
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV style boulle gilt bronze mounted mantle clock.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
19 th c. Rococo Mantle Carved in Carrara Marble with Shell Center Tablet (NY127)
Located in New York, NY
a Rococo shell, foliage and flower decoration. The serpentine shaped shelf follows the matching
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Fireplaces and Mantels
H 42.5 in W 67 in D 17 in
Original Antique French Boulle Mantle Clock Needing Restoration
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderful and artistic, this fine antique clock would have at one time stolen the show. Now it is in need of a full restoration or use it as another pretty face. No pendulum, hands, ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Materials
Brass
Large Edwardian Inlaid Mantle Clock
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany cased mantle clock, the arched top above white enameled dial having numerals signed Boodle
Category
Early 20th Century British Mantel Clocks
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