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Early 20th Century English Clam Shell Work Bench Lamp
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English clam shell work bench lamp
A highly decorative and unique English
Category
Vintage 1920s British Victorian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Early 19th C George III Folk Art Shell Work China Man Sailor Maritime Naval
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderfully detailed and intricately decorated early 19th century shell work figure.
Depicting a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Natural Fiber
H 9.26 in W 2.76 in D 2.56 in
20th Century French Metal & Wooden Work Table
Located in High Point, NC
This sturdy and industrial 20th Century French Work Table merges functionality with the raw
Category
20th Century French Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Marble Top Painted Iron and Brass Pastry Butcher Table
Located in Dallas, TX
decorative bronze rosettes and finials. The table features a scalloped apron embellished with shell and
Category
2010s French Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Marble, Brass, Iron
French Marble Top Polished Iron "Table de Boucher" Pastry Table
Located in Dallas, TX
decorative bronze rosettes and finials. The table features a scalloped apron embellished with shell and
Category
2010s French Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
19th c. French butcher block "billot de boucher"
Located in Vista, CA
knife slot. Back piece has iron shell motif in center and two animal heads on each side.
A fabulous
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Pine
Shell-Shaped Silver Plated Centrepiece, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
basilic, overhangs the central part of the shell.
Work from the 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
19th Century Shield
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th Century oak Heraldic Shield With Carved Shell Work.
Dimensions
Height 18 Inches
Width 13.5
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Oak
Open Work Lamp with Shell Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular open work lamp - the very tall base and large dome shaped open shade depict a net
Category
20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Valentine Porcelain Lamps, End of the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
.
Rocaille style chiseled and gilt mount, circular tormented base with stylized vegetal and shells.
Work of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Large Scottish Carved Pine Mirror
Located in Hudson, NY
frames design elements include flowers, grape clusters, shell work, stylized acanthus leaves and a very
Category
Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Pine
Pierre Guariche for Meurop Set of Six 'Coquillage' Dining Chairs
By Pierre Guariche, Meurop
Located in Waalwijk, NL
playful lines of the seat shell work well with the Industrial character of the black tubular frame. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century Magnificent French marble fireplace with gilded bronze.
Located in Berlin, DE
engraved and gilded bronze applications. In the center an ornate shell work in Louis XV. The chimney
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble, Brass
Faux Turtle-Shell Lucite Round Tray. French Work. Circa 1970.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This faux turtle-shell round tray is made of lucite. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Lucite
Pair of Lucite Lamps Imitating Tortoise Shell. French work. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful pair of table lamps are made of lucite. These lamps are imitating Tortoise Shell
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Lucite
H 30.71 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
English Shell Grotto House
Located in London, GB
An English shell grotto modelled on a cottage, with doors and a glazed window with mirror interior
Category
Vintage 1930s English More Folk Art
Materials
Shell
Giant South Sea Clam Shell
Located in Malibu, CA
Wonderful example of a giant clam shell from the Indian Ocean. The bleached white color and high
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Indonesian Garden Ornaments
Materials
Shell
Giant South Sea Clam Shell
Located in Malibu, CA
Wonderful example of a giant clam shell from the Indian Ocean. The bleached white color and high
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Garden Ornaments
Materials
Shell
Silvered Sea Shell Turitella
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Turitella fully silvered shell 5". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silvered Sea Shell Chamelea
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Chamelea silvered shell 4". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silvered Sea Shell Cymbiola
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Cymbiola silvered shell 8". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silvered Sea Shell Architectonica
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Architectonica fully silvered shell 2". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silvered Sea Shell Lister's Conch
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Lister's conch fully silvered shell 5". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silvered Sea Shell Triumphant Star
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Triumphant star silvered shell 2". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Partially Silvered Sea Shell Olive
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Olive shell partially silvered 3". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silvered Sea Shell Strombus Pugilis
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Strombus pugilis fully silvered shell. Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silvered Sea Shell Harpa Major
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Harpa major fully silvered shell 4". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silvered Sea Shell Scotch Bonnet
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been operated by the
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
South Pacific Natural Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Malibu, CA
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The second shell is slightly smaller, however they work excellent as a pair.
Listing is for one shell.
Category
Antique 19th Century Garden Ornaments
Materials
Shell
Partially Silvered Sea Shell Strombus Pugilis
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Strombus pugilis partially silvered shell 2". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Partially Silvered Sea Shell Scotch Bonnet
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been operated by the
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Natural Giant Clam Shells.
Located in Southall, GB
Natural giant clam shells with lustrous milky patina from South Pacific or Indian Ocean. There is
Category
Early 20th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
painstakingly worked shell, a double circular form found in objects dating back to prehistory, combined with the
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art
Materials
Shell
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
painstakingly worked shell, a double circular form found in objects dating back to prehistory, combined with the
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art
Materials
Shell
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
painstakingly worked shell, a double circular form found in objects dating back to prehistory, combined with the
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art
Materials
Shell
Creel and Gow Silvered Sea Shell Tibia Fusus
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been operated by
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
1900's Tortoiseshell and Silver Pique Work Letter Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An early 20th century tortoiseshell and silver piqué work Letter Box. The sloping front is inset
Category
Early 20th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Small Oval Mirror with Shell Encrusted Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small shell encrusted frame - a vintage and folk art piece with a red felt back. The piece is
Category
20th Century Folk Art Wall Mirrors
Materials
Shell, Mirror
Maitland Smith Black Shell Side Table with Brass Inlay
By Maitland Smith
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful manufactured side table by Maitland Smith shows the delicate work with materials
Category
20th Century American Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Black Shell Side Table with Brass Inlay
By Maitland Smith
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful manufactured side table by Maitland Smith shows the delicate work with materials
Category
20th Century American Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp Handmade With Natural Shells, Spain Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Shells lamp handmade very original,
Spectacular lamp made with shells and shells
Antique Artisan
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
This is gorgeous and decorative instrument box decorated with "Raden" work of mother of pearl shell
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Shell, Wood
Pair of Small Walnut Tables with Boulle-Work Tops by Pillinini
By Pillinini
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of small walnut tables with Boulle-work tops by Pillinini, each with a circular top
Category
Vintage 1950s French Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Antique Body Ornament Made of Himalayan Shells Secured to a Brass Buckle
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique body ornament from India, Nepal or Tibet, made of strands of old Himalayan shells
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Abalone Shell with Baroque Pearls on Polished Agate
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Polished Abalone (Haliotis Iris) shell with natural forming baroque pearls mounted on a metal rod
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Agate, Metal
Hand-Crafted 17.5" Mixed Shell Mosaic Parrot: A Coastal Masterpiece
Located in New York, NY
Meticulously crafted, hand-made Mixed Shell Mosaic Parrot, standing tall at an impressive 17.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Shell
Maison Binazzi, Swan in Shell and Silvered Bronze, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, shell dish.
Italian work made in the 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early Victorian Boulle-Work and Ebony Inkstand after George Bullock
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine early Victorian Boulle-work and ebony inkstand after George Bullock, of circular form with
Category
Antique 1840s English Inkwells
Materials
Silver
German Silver Gilt and Shell Covered Nautilus Cup, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
With a figure of Neptune holding aloft a beautiful iridescent shell enclosed by three strap-work
Category
Antique 1880s Austrian Natural Specimens
Materials
Silver
Joseph Heinrichs Native American Style Copper, Abalone & Shell Inlaid Salver
By Joseph Heinrichs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
pieces in a sunburst design with seven small shells applied around the permitter.
This work might have
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Platters and Serveware
Materials
Copper
Enrique Garcel Tessellated Bone Shell Lacquer Brown Brass Candleholders
By Enrique Garcel
Located in New York, NY
Enrique Garcel tesselated bone shell lacquer brown brass candleholders, 1970 1980.
Four
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Box with Old Man and Children Design, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
shell shining in seven colors. Raden work using mother of pearl shell shining in seven colors is quite
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Wood, Shell
H 2.56 in W 8.27 in D 10.44 in
Italian Napoleon III Style Pen Shell Pietra Dura Marble Salon Center Side Table
Located in Dayton, OH
exotic pietra dura marble inlaid top with pen shell and stone inlays. Features a carved gilt molding
Category
Late 20th Century Napoleon III Center Tables
Materials
Stone
H 30.5 in W 26 in D 37 in
Marie Christophe Clam Shell
Located in New York, NY
If we had to summarize the work of Marie Christophe, we could argue that it is a marriage, a priori
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wire
Set of 3 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 3 Oyster Shell Tray, 2023
From the Oygg series
Material : Oyster Shells, Jesmonite
Overall
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Shell
Set of 2 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 2 Oyster Shell Tray, 2023
From the Oygg series
Material : Oyster Shells, Jesmonite
Overall
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Shell
Set of 3 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 3 Oyster Shell Tray, 2023
From the Oygg series
Material : Oyster Shells, Jesmonite
Overall
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Shell
Set of 6 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 6 Oyster Shell Trays, 2023
From the Oygg series
Material : Oyster Shells, Jesmonite
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Shell
Sculptural Abalone Shell with Baroque Pearls on a Polished Agate Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Polished Abalone (Haliotis Iris) shell with natural forming baroque pearls mounted on a metal rod
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Agate, Metal
Collectible Object Duck Vide Poche in Silver and Shell Signed by Binazzi
By Binazzi
Located in Miami, FL
Decorativ object, vide poche, signed by Binazzi in silver and natural shell.
Italian work, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects
Materials
Silver
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