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Specimen Seashells

XL Abalone Wall Sconce with Vintage Seashell Shade & Terracotta Base [Hardwired]
XL Abalone Wall Sconce with Vintage Seashell Shade & Terracotta Base [Hardwired]

XL Abalone Wall Sconce with Vintage Seashell Shade & Terracotta Base [Hardwired]

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

collection features table lamps and wall sconces made with hand-selected vintage specimen seashells in place

Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Seashells
Seashells

Seashells

$1,850

H 5 in W 39.75 in D 9 in

Seashells

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful large grouping of all natural seashells. Vessel contains over 50+ matte white and

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Wood

Seashell
Seashell

Seashell

$475

H 2.75 in W 3.38 in D 7 in

Seashell

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful natural seashell from the sea, circa ealry-20th century or earlier. Shell appears to be

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Starfish Seashell
Starfish Seashell

Starfish Seashell

$425

H 2.5 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Starfish Seashell

Located in New York, NY

. Dimensions: 2.5" Height x 7.88" Depth/Width. Coordinating seashell also available, search 1stDibs ref

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

XL Abalone Wall Sconce with Vintage Seashell Shade & Terracotta Base [Corded]
XL Abalone Wall Sconce with Vintage Seashell Shade & Terracotta Base [Corded]

XL Abalone Wall Sconce with Vintage Seashell Shade & Terracotta Base [Corded]

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

collection features table lamps and wall sconces made with hand-selected vintage specimen seashells in place

Category

2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail
Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail

Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail

$200Sale Price|46% Off

H 2.25 in W 2.75 in D 6 in

Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail

Located in Miami, FL

A beautiful natural specimen, Charonia is a genus of very large sea snail, commonly known as

Category

20th Century Unknown Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

High-Spire Seashell with Sterling Silver Overlay
High-Spire Seashell with Sterling Silver Overlay

High-Spire Seashell with Sterling Silver Overlay

By Buccellati

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage silvered sea shell. Comprising a high spire sea shell with silver overlay throughout. In the style of Ruzzetti & Gow or Buccellati. The entire shell fully cased in ...

Category

20th Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Silver

Vintage Group of Five Silver Overlay Seashells, Priced Individually
Vintage Group of Five Silver Overlay Seashells, Priced Individually

Vintage Group of Five Silver Overlay Seashells, Priced Individually

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Striking group of five mid century assorted seashell specimens sculpturally enhanced with a silver

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

Two Mid Century Italian Sterling Coated Seashells By Federico Buccellati
Two Mid Century Italian Sterling Coated Seashells By Federico Buccellati

Two Mid Century Italian Sterling Coated Seashells By Federico Buccellati

By Federico Buccellati

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Lofty set of two silver coated organic seashells with enhanced sculptural elements. Stamped

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Silver

Mid Century Coastal Modern Large and Realistic Faux Seashell Sculpture
Mid Century Coastal Modern Large and Realistic Faux Seashell Sculpture

Mid Century Coastal Modern Large and Realistic Faux Seashell Sculpture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A large scale cast faux seashell sculpture from the early 1970's. Very realistic and a coastal

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster

Marguerite Stix Designed Natural Seashell and Brass Object, circa 1960s
Marguerite Stix Designed Natural Seashell and Brass Object, circa 1960s

Marguerite Stix Designed Natural Seashell and Brass Object, circa 1960s

By Marguerite Stix

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and rare 'Stix' seashell by Austrian designer Marguerite Stix, circa 1960s, New York

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Brass

Pair of Anglo Indian Seashell and Metal Swans, Priced Individually
Pair of Anglo Indian Seashell and Metal Swans, Priced Individually

Pair of Anglo Indian Seashell and Metal Swans, Priced Individually

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Lofty group of four Anglo Indian swan sculptures or objects of art handcrafted with sea or nautilus shells and hammered metalwork bases necks and heads with stone eyes. Largest: H: ...

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Metal

Black Coral on a Pyrite Crystal Base with a Fossil Seashell
Black Coral on a Pyrite Crystal Base with a Fossil Seashell

Black Coral on a Pyrite Crystal Base with a Fossil Seashell

By Interi

Located in Dublin, Dalkey

Rare black coral on a pyrite crystal base with a fossilized seashell. The combination of the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Pyrite

Abalone Library Lamp in Wrapped Papercord and Leather with Seashell Shade
Abalone Library Lamp in Wrapped Papercord and Leather with Seashell Shade

Abalone Library Lamp in Wrapped Papercord and Leather with Seashell Shade

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, floor lamps, and sconces made with hand-selected specimen seashells in place of traditional shades

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Modernist 'Abalone Lawyer's Lamp' with Real Vintage Abalone Seashell Shade
Modernist 'Abalone Lawyer's Lamp' with Real Vintage Abalone Seashell Shade

Modernist 'Abalone Lawyer's Lamp' with Real Vintage Abalone Seashell Shade

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

collection features table lamps and wall sconces made with hand-selected vintage specimen seashells in place

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

Adjustable 'Abalone Task Lamp' in Brass with Natural Abalone Seashell Shade
Adjustable 'Abalone Task Lamp' in Brass with Natural Abalone Seashell Shade

Adjustable 'Abalone Task Lamp' in Brass with Natural Abalone Seashell Shade

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

collection features table lamps and wall sconces made with hand-selected vintage specimen seashells in place

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

Abalone Desk Lamp in Chrome with Natural Seashell Shade [In Stock]
Abalone Desk Lamp in Chrome with Natural Seashell Shade [In Stock]

Abalone Desk Lamp in Chrome with Natural Seashell Shade [In Stock]

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, floor lamps, and wall sconces made with hand-selected vintage specimen seashells in place of traditional

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome, Nickel

'Lion's Paw' Table Lamp in Brass and Terra Cotta with Real Scallop Shell Shade
'Lion's Paw' Table Lamp in Brass and Terra Cotta with Real Scallop Shell Shade

'Lion's Paw' Table Lamp in Brass and Terra Cotta with Real Scallop Shell Shade

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

floor and table lamps made with hand-selected specimen seashells in place of traditional shades, placing

Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Brass

Lion's Paw Table Lamp in Chrome & Terra Cotta w/ Scallop Shell Shade [In Stock]
Lion's Paw Table Lamp in Chrome & Terra Cotta w/ Scallop Shell Shade [In Stock]

Lion's Paw Table Lamp in Chrome & Terra Cotta w/ Scallop Shell Shade [In Stock]

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

features table lamps and wall sconces made with hand-selected specimen seashells in place of traditional

Category

2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

'Lavender Lion's Paw' Table Lamp in Nickel with Natural Scallop Shell Shade
'Lavender Lion's Paw' Table Lamp in Nickel with Natural Scallop Shell Shade

'Lavender Lion's Paw' Table Lamp in Nickel with Natural Scallop Shell Shade

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

collection features floor and table lamps made with hand-selected specimen seashells in place of traditional

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Cement, Nickel

L’Escargot Table Lamp in Coiled Brown Leather with Natural Sea Snail Shade
L’Escargot Table Lamp in Coiled Brown Leather with Natural Sea Snail Shade

L’Escargot Table Lamp in Coiled Brown Leather with Natural Sea Snail Shade

By Tennant New York

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, floor lamps, and sconces made with hand-selected vintage specimen seashells in place of traditional

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780-1820 SEASHELL SPECIMEN COLLECTORS CHEST OF DRAWERs
ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780-1820 SEASHELL SPECIMEN COLLECTORS CHEST OF DRAWERs

ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780-1820 SEASHELL SPECIMEN COLLECTORS CHEST OF DRAWERs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

seashells and various stones that have been organized, there are even some feathers from a rare bird The

Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood, Satinwood

‘L’Escargot Lamp’ in Coiled Black Leather with Natural Sea Snail Shade
‘L’Escargot Lamp’ in Coiled Black Leather with Natural Sea Snail Shade

‘L’Escargot Lamp’ in Coiled Black Leather with Natural Sea Snail Shade

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, floor lamps, and sconces made with hand-selected vintage specimen seashells in place of traditional

Category

2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Concrete, Brass

Rare Vintage Mid Century Lucite Bookends with Embedded Sea Shells
Rare Vintage Mid Century Lucite Bookends with Embedded Sea Shells

Rare Vintage Mid Century Lucite Bookends with Embedded Sea Shells

$384Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 5 in W 7 in D 2.75 in

Rare Vintage Mid Century Lucite Bookends with Embedded Sea Shells

Located in San Diego, CA

, lustrous and enigmatic. Two perfectly proportioned seashell specimens float in lucite that projects them in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Lucite

Jacques Grüber Vitrine
Jacques Grüber Vitrine

Jacques Grüber Vitrine

$49,500

H 80 in W 39 in D 18 in

Jacques Grüber Vitrine

By Jacques Gruber

Located in New York, NY

curiosities—it was designed to cradle both artificialia (objects of human ingenuity) and naturalia: seashells

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vitrines

Materials

Silk, Glass, Walnut

Recent Sales

Pair of Seashell "Parisian" Sconces
Pair of Seashell "Parisian" Sconces

Pair of Seashell "Parisian" Sconces

Unavailable

H 23 in W 14 in D 5.5 in

Pair of Seashell "Parisian" Sconces

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handcrafted "Parisian" sconces featuring high quality specimen seashells. Hints of lavender, coral

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Shell

Large Horizontal Seashell Mirror
Large Horizontal Seashell Mirror

Large Horizontal Seashell Mirror

Unavailable

H 37 in W 51 in D 1 in

Large Horizontal Seashell Mirror

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handcrafted seashell mirror featuring high quality specimen seashells. Organic colors of burnt

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Shell

Turbo Marmoratus Seashell Specimen
Turbo Marmoratus Seashell Specimen

Turbo Marmoratus Seashell Specimen

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H 4.5 in W 7 in D 7 in

Turbo Marmoratus Seashell Specimen

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Brilliant example of a turbo marmoratus seashell in the spiraling form of Mother Nature’s sacred

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Three Seashell Specimens on Lucite
Three Seashell Specimens on Lucite

Three Seashell Specimens on Lucite

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H 15 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in

Three Seashell Specimens on Lucite

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Two horse conch and a Syrinx Aranus seashell each with its own dramatic form, organic textures and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Mid-Century Modern Natural...

Three Organic Seashell Specimens on Lucite by FS Henemader
Three Organic Seashell Specimens on Lucite by FS Henemader

Three Organic Seashell Specimens on Lucite by FS Henemader

By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Three pacific murex specimens with their distinctive form and sea inspired colors and texture

Category

20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Giant Original Natural & Authentic Clam Seashell Bowl, Basin or Planter
Giant Original Natural & Authentic Clam Seashell Bowl, Basin or Planter

Giant Original Natural & Authentic Clam Seashell Bowl, Basin or Planter

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

specimen seashell has been part of a dealers personal collection for some time. Perfect utilized as a

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Prehistoric Serving Pieces

Large Syrinx Aranus Seashell
Large Syrinx Aranus Seashell

Large Syrinx Aranus Seashell

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H 8.5 in W 21 in D 10 in

Large Syrinx Aranus Seashell

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Super sized Syrinx Aranus seashell specimen with a lovely peachy palette and sea inspired spiral

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Spe...

Materials

Shell

Thirteen Silver Plate Seashells
Thirteen Silver Plate Seashells

Thirteen Silver Plate Seashells

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H 6 in W 6 in D 1 in

Thirteen Silver Plate Seashells

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enticing group of thirteen vintage seashells representing exotic species enhanced with silver plate

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century Seashell Covered Obelisks
Mid-Century Seashell Covered Obelisks

Mid-Century Seashell Covered Obelisks

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H 22 in W 7 in L 22 in

Mid-Century Seashell Covered Obelisks

Located in Palm Beach, FL

seashells, mounted on ebonized bases and presented on Lucite stands.  

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Silver Plated Orange Lion's Paw Seashell
Silver Plated Orange Lion's Paw Seashell

Silver Plated Orange Lion's Paw Seashell

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H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 1.5 in

Silver Plated Orange Lion's Paw Seashell

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Striking mid century organic orange lion's paw seashell or scallop shell highlighted in silver

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Two Silver Plated Seashells, Priced Individually
Two Silver Plated Seashells, Priced Individually

Two Silver Plated Seashells, Priced Individually

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Lofty group of three organic seashells, a sea urchin, a sand dollar, and a turbo SOLD

Category

20th Century Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Silver Plate

Three Seashells on Lucite Stands, Priced Individually
Three Seashells on Lucite Stands, Priced Individually

Three Seashells on Lucite Stands, Priced Individually

By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Set of three seashell specimens displayed on brass rods with lucite bases a Florida Whelk, a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Seashells Mounted on Lucite, Priced Individually
Seashells Mounted on Lucite, Priced Individually

Seashells Mounted on Lucite, Priced Individually

By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Here is a Murex Ramosus shell (SOLD), a Voluta shell, and a Florida Whelk shell, each with its own dramatic form, organic textures, and sea inspired colors. Presented on custom lucit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Spe...

Materials

Shell

Elegant seashell mount on a coral base
Elegant seashell mount on a coral base

Elegant seashell mount on a coral base

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H 11 in W 17.5 in D 6 in

Elegant seashell mount on a coral base

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful natural seashell mount on custom natural coral base great look of The sea. Actual

Category

20th Century American Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Large Vintage Artisan Crafted Seashell Encrusted Sphere
Large Vintage Artisan Crafted Seashell Encrusted Sphere

Large Vintage Artisan Crafted Seashell Encrusted Sphere

Located in Palm Beach, FL

composition of exotic seashells and presented on an ebonized wood base.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Ebony

Various Seashells Mounted on Lucite, Priced Individually
Various Seashells Mounted on Lucite, Priced Individually

Various Seashells Mounted on Lucite, Priced Individually

By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A Syrinx Aranus seashell and two Horse Conchs (both sold), each with its own dramatic form, organic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Spe...

Materials

Shell

Four Silvered Metal Plated Seashells, Priced Individually
Four Silvered Metal Plated Seashells, Priced Individually

Four Silvered Metal Plated Seashells, Priced Individually

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Striking group of four seashells including a Syrinx Aruanus, Murex, Lambis Spyder and King Helmet

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Silver Plated Seashells, Priced Individually
Set of Six Silver Plated Seashells, Priced Individually

Set of Six Silver Plated Seashells, Priced Individually

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout mid century set of six organic shells, consisting of various exotic species, all highlighted with silver plate to enhance the sculptural elements. Priced individually. From...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Silver Plate

Pierre Giraudon Nautilus Seashell French Inclusion Sculpture in Resin
Pierre Giraudon Nautilus Seashell French Inclusion Sculpture in Resin

Pierre Giraudon Nautilus Seashell French Inclusion Sculpture in Resin

By Pierre Giraudon

Located in Chicago, IL

A Pierre Giraudon inclusion of a slice of a Nautilus seashell in black resin. Pierre Giraudon was

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Resin

Group of Three Italian Silver Plate Seashells, Priced Individually
Group of Three Italian Silver Plate Seashells, Priced Individually

Group of Three Italian Silver Plate Seashells, Priced Individually

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout group of three organic seashells with a silver plate coating to enhance the sculptural

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Three Large Antique Italian Silvered Bronze Seashells
Set of Three Large Antique Italian Silvered Bronze Seashells

Set of Three Large Antique Italian Silvered Bronze Seashells

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and charming set of 3 Italian silvered bronze seashells. Each one cast from life with

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Natural Specimens

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Group of Four Tonna Mollusc Silvered Seashells, Priced Individually
Group of Four Tonna Mollusc Silvered Seashells, Priced Individually

Group of Four Tonna Mollusc Silvered Seashells, Priced Individually

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Group of four mollusc organic seashells each with its distinctive form transformed with a silver

Category

20th Century Italian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Small Antique Seashell Wedding Bouquet with Circular Glass Dome
19th Century Small Antique Seashell Wedding Bouquet with Circular Glass Dome

19th Century Small Antique Seashell Wedding Bouquet with Circular Glass Dome

Located in Vulpellac, Girona

A wedding bouquet seashells bouquet also known as ´Sailors Valentines´. These works of art are made

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Organic Material, Wood

Sculptural Basin Sized Natural Seashell Specimen
Sculptural Basin Sized Natural Seashell Specimen

Sculptural Basin Sized Natural Seashell Specimen

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

This sculptural, basin-sized natural seashell once belonged to a Tridacna gigas -or giant clam

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Prehistoric Planters and Jardin...

Vintage Sailors Valentine in White Seashells
Vintage Sailors Valentine in White Seashells

Vintage Sailors Valentine in White Seashells

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming sailor's valentine ambitiously hand crafted with white seashell specimens in star form

Category

Late 20th Century French Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Set of Three Antique Hand Colored Seashell Engravings
Set of Three Antique Hand Colored Seashell Engravings

Set of Three Antique Hand Colored Seashell Engravings

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Historic set of three 18th century engravings hand painted in watercolor depicting seashell

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German British Colonial Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Set of Three Antique Hand Colored Seashell Engravings
Set of Three Antique Hand Colored Seashell Engravings

Set of Three Antique Hand Colored Seashell Engravings

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Historic set of three 18th century engravings hand painted in watercolor depicting seashell

Category

Mid-18th Century Naturalistic More Prints

Materials

Engraving

Nautilus Shell Specimen in a Shadow Box
Nautilus Shell Specimen in a Shadow Box

Nautilus Shell Specimen in a Shadow Box

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H 17.5 in W 13.5 in D 3 in

Nautilus Shell Specimen in a Shadow Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Inspired natural Nautilus seashell specimen, carefully curated and presented in a shadow box.  

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Shadow Boxes

Set of Three Shell Specimens in Shadow Boxes
Set of Three Shell Specimens in Shadow Boxes

Set of Three Shell Specimens in Shadow Boxes

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Inspired set of three decorative groups of seashell specimens, carefully curated and presented in a

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Shadow Boxes

Materials

Shell

Sailors Valentine
Sailors Valentine

Sailors Valentine

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H 15 in W 15 in D 2.5 in

Sailors Valentine

Located in Palm Beach, FL

seashell specimens with a centre mirror. Presented in an octagon shaped shadow box.

Category

20th Century American British Colonial Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

West German Hand-Painted Oceanic Porcelain Oyster Plate
West German Hand-Painted Oceanic Porcelain Oyster Plate

West German Hand-Painted Oceanic Porcelain Oyster Plate

By Gerold Porzellan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

variety of seashell specimens are separated by sprigs of seaweed. A crab is seen in the center condiment

Category

Mid-20th Century German Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Seashell Natural Specimen
Seashell Natural Specimen

Seashell Natural Specimen

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H 4.75 in W 7 in D 5.25 in

Seashell Natural Specimen

Located in New York, NY

A natural white, dark pink, and amethyst purple barnacle seashell specimen piece. Piece works well

Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Seashell Specimen, Large
Seashell Specimen, Large

Seashell Specimen, Large

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H 4.75 in W 13 in D 7.5 in

Seashell Specimen, Large

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful natural seashell, relatively large and rare, known as the Turbinella, circa 20th

Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Three Seashell Specimens Mounted on Lucite, Priced Individually
Three Seashell Specimens Mounted on Lucite, Priced Individually

Three Seashell Specimens Mounted on Lucite, Priced Individually

By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Here is an Atlantic Triton flanked by Florida whelks, each with its own sea inspired alluring colors and textures. Presented on Lucite stands to enhance the sculptural form. Priced i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Seashell
Seashell

Seashell

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H 5.25 in W 12 in D 6.5 in

Seashell

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful seashell with natural hues of white, cream, and brown. Shell makes a beautiful

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Seashell
Seashell

Seashell

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H 4 in W 11.75 in D 5.5 in

Seashell

Located in New York, NY

A relatively large natural seashell from the sea. A great decorative object as shown. In neutral

Category

Early 20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Seashell Clamshell
Seashell Clamshell

Seashell Clamshell

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H 6 in W 14.75 in D 8.5 in

Seashell Clamshell

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful natural clam or scallop seashell. Seashell is real with white/white hues. Beautiful as

Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

White Seashell
White Seashell

White Seashell

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H 4.75 in W 8.5 in D 6.75 in

White Seashell

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful white seashell with spikes. Seashell/sea shell can lie on its belly or back as show in

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Nautilus Seashell
Nautilus Seashell

Nautilus Seashell

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H 4.75 in W 6.5 in D 3 in

Nautilus Seashell

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful nautilus seashell with tiger-like design. Seashell measures: 3" D x 6.5" W x 4.75

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Beautiful Seashells
Beautiful Seashells

Beautiful Seashells

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H 2.25 in W 5 in D 2.5 in

Beautiful Seashells

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful set of seven (7) seashells including a nautilus shell. All in excellent condition

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Natural Seashell
Natural Seashell

Natural Seashell

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H 3.63 in W 9 in D 5 in

Natural Seashell

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful natural seashell dipped in a light-gold finish. A great decorative object for a shelf

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Seashells Sea Shells
Seashells Sea Shells

Seashells Sea Shells

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H 3.5 in W 4.25 in D 5.5 in

Seashells Sea Shells

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful set of three (3) natural seashells. These seashells are very beautiful, substantial

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Seashell Sea Shell
Seashell Sea Shell

Seashell Sea Shell

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H 4.75 in W 5.75 in D 7.75 in

Seashell Sea Shell

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful vintage natural seashell sea shell in white, tan, and brown. Dimensions: 5.75" width x

Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Seashell Sea Shell
Seashell Sea Shell

Seashell Sea Shell

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H 5.25 in W 5.25 in D 6.5 in

Seashell Sea Shell

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful vintage natural seashell sea shell predominantly white, with tan and brown hues

Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Large Vintage Seashell
Large Vintage Seashell

Large Vintage Seashell

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Large Vintage Seashell

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial, relatively large, vintage natural sea shell sculpture piece. A real and very beautiful large sea shell with age and origin unknown. Piece measures: 18 ...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Large Syrinx Aranus Seashell
Large Syrinx Aranus Seashell

Large Syrinx Aranus Seashell

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Large Syrinx Aranus Seashell

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Super sized Syrinx Aranus seashell specimen with a lovely peachy palette and sea inspired spiral

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Shell

Seashell Mother of Pearl
Seashell Mother of Pearl

Seashell Mother of Pearl

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Seashell Mother of Pearl

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful natural white Mother-of-Pearl nautilus seashell with coral design. This natural white

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Metal

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White Clam Shell Seashell

White Clam Shell Seashell

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White Clam Shell Seashell

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful medium size white to off-white natural clam shell. Clam shell is real. Shell measures: 7 in. D x 11.25 in. W x 4.5 in. H.  

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20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Huge Old Melon Volute Seashell
Huge Old Melon Volute Seashell

Huge Old Melon Volute Seashell

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Huge Old Melon Volute Seashell

Located in Rochester, NY

Huge antique melon volute seashell with beautifully aged old surface and color. Measures

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Early 20th Century Natural Specimens

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Shell

Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail
Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail

Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail

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Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail

Located in Naples, IT

A beautiful natural specimen, Charonia is a genus of very large sea snail, commonly known as

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Mother-of-Pearl Seashells Sea Shells
Mother-of-Pearl Seashells Sea Shells

Mother-of-Pearl Seashells Sea Shells

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful set of three (3) mother-of-pearl seashells. Sea shells are shown as decorative objects

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20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Natural White and Pink Corals, Seashells
Natural White and Pink Corals, Seashells

Natural White and Pink Corals, Seashells

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Natural White and Pink Corals, Seashells

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful natural white and pink coral. White coral measures: 6" L x 4 3/4" x 4 1/4" Largest coral measures: 7" L x 5 1/4" W x 5" H Pink coral: 4" H x 3 1/2" W

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20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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High-Spire Seashell with Sterling Silver Overlay
High-Spire Seashell with Sterling Silver Overlay

High-Spire Seashell with Sterling Silver Overlay

By Buccellati

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage silvered sea shell. Comprising a high spire sea shell with silver overlay throughout. In the style of Ruzzetti & Gow or Buccellati. The point of the shell fully cas...

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20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Silver

High-Spire Seashell with Sterling Silver Overlay
High-Spire Seashell with Sterling Silver Overlay

High-Spire Seashell with Sterling Silver Overlay

By Buccellati

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage silvered sea shell. Comprising a Tibia Fusus sea shell with silver overlay throughout. The elongated point of the shell and the terminal tip both fully cased in silv...

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20th Century Natural Specimens

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Silver

Vintage Italian Silver Plated Seashell by Mastro Argentiere
Vintage Italian Silver Plated Seashell by Mastro Argentiere

Vintage Italian Silver Plated Seashell by Mastro Argentiere

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Striking reborn seashell or conch silver plated to enhance the sculptural elements, signed Mastro

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Large Triton Seashells with Silver Plate, Priced Individually
Pair of Large Triton Seashells with Silver Plate, Priced Individually

Pair of Large Triton Seashells with Silver Plate, Priced Individually

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting pair of mid century Italian triton seashell specimens, now objects of art, with silver

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Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Syrinx Aruanus Trumpet Conch Seashell Ocean Nautical Collectible
Vintage Syrinx Aruanus Trumpet Conch Seashell Ocean Nautical Collectible

Vintage Syrinx Aruanus Trumpet Conch Seashell Ocean Nautical Collectible

Located in Wichita, KS

This seashell measures an impressive 20" long, and has the most wonderful natural color. A very

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Mid-20th Century Australian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

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Specimen Seashells For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of specimen seashells for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique specimen seashells was constructed with extraordinary care, often using shell, coral and stone. Find 28 antique and vintage specimen seashells at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Specimen seashells have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Specimen seashells are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Specimen seashells have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by FS Henemader Antiques, Inc., Interi and Pierre Giraudon are consistently popular.

How Much are Specimen Seashells?

Prices for specimen seashells can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, specimen seashells begin at $175 and can go as high as $3,400, while the average can fetch as much as $545.