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Ancient Spirals: Fossilized Ammonite Pair on Modern Display 7"H
Ancient Spirals: Fossilized Ammonite Pair on Modern Display 7"H

Ancient Spirals: Fossilized Ammonite Pair on Modern Display 7"H

Located in New York, NY

for their spiral-shaped shells that resemble tightly coiled rams' horns—hence the name, derived from

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Metal

Seaman Schepps Natural Shell Turquoise Gold Earrings
Seaman Schepps Natural Shell Turquoise Gold Earrings

Seaman Schepps Natural Shell Turquoise Gold Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Stamford, CT

spirals of the shell wind their way to a secure gold cradle of 18kt. An elegant constantly wearable

Category

Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

CHALCEDONY, DIAMOND & BLUE SAPPHIRE PENDANT, nautilus shell pendant
CHALCEDONY, DIAMOND & BLUE SAPPHIRE PENDANT, nautilus shell pendant

CHALCEDONY, DIAMOND & BLUE SAPPHIRE PENDANT, nautilus shell pendant

By Jen Proudman Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

carved blue chalcedony spiral/nautilus shell (exclusive of 14k gold ring bail),  with a 2.5mm 14k gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Art Deco Opalescent Glass Shell Bowl Signed Sabino
Art Deco Opalescent Glass Shell Bowl Signed Sabino

Art Deco Opalescent Glass Shell Bowl Signed Sabino

By Marius-Ernest Sabino

Located in New York, NY

in a spiral pattern with four large shells surrounded and nested by four smaller shells. The material

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Brass Nautilus Sea Shell Centerpiece Bowl Planter Jardiniere Compote 12"
Brass Nautilus Sea Shell Centerpiece Bowl Planter Jardiniere Compote 12"

Brass Nautilus Sea Shell Centerpiece Bowl Planter Jardiniere Compote 12"

Located in Dayton, OH

/ catchpot / centerpiece in the shape of a nautilus / spiral sea shell with conch shell feet. Dimensions

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Murano Neodymium Sommerso Glass Shell, Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, 1960s
Murano Neodymium Sommerso Glass Shell, Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, 1960s

Murano Neodymium Sommerso Glass Shell, Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, 1960s

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Glasgow, GB

submerged within one another to create rich tonal depth. Shaped as a spiral conch shell, the piece features

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Iridescent Grey Shell Earrings Set in 18k Gold & Inlaid Blue Topaz by Trianon
Iridescent Grey Shell Earrings Set in 18k Gold & Inlaid Blue Topaz by Trianon

Iridescent Grey Shell Earrings Set in 18k Gold & Inlaid Blue Topaz by Trianon

By Trianon

Located in New York, NY

Blue Topaz stones rest along the natural golden spiral formed by the shells, accented with pyramidal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Blue Topaz, 18k Gold

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

silver spirals up the shell and alternates between bands of shell & silver. Simply a wonderful shell

Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Silver

Fossilized Mounted Ammonite Slices on Custom Black Metal Bases, Pair
Fossilized Mounted Ammonite Slices on Custom Black Metal Bases, Pair

Fossilized Mounted Ammonite Slices on Custom Black Metal Bases, Pair

Located in New York, NY

which the scientific term is derived, was inspired by the spiral shape of their fossilized shells, which

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Metal

Andrianna Shamaris Sandstone Ammonite

Andrianna Shamaris Sandstone Ammonite

Located in New York, NY

. The name “ammonite,” from which the scientific term is derived, was inspired by the spiral shape of

Category

2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone, Steel

Carrera Y Carrera Vintage Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mermaid Earrings
Carrera Y Carrera Vintage Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mermaid Earrings

Carrera Y Carrera Vintage Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mermaid Earrings

By Carrera y Carrera

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Incredibly rendered earrings are designed as a mermaid emerging from a spiraled and brightly

Category

1990s Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fossilized Mounted Ammonite Slice on Custom Black Metal Base
Fossilized Mounted Ammonite Slice on Custom Black Metal Base

Fossilized Mounted Ammonite Slice on Custom Black Metal Base

Located in New York, NY

which the scientific term is derived, was inspired by the spiral shape of their fossilized shells, which

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Stone, Metal

Madagascar Douvilleiceras Ammonite Fossil on Acrylic Base, Cretaceous Period
Madagascar Douvilleiceras Ammonite Fossil on Acrylic Base, Cretaceous Period

Madagascar Douvilleiceras Ammonite Fossil on Acrylic Base, Cretaceous Period

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

predatory creatures that lived inside spiral-shaped shells. The ammonite shell was constantly developing as

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Madagascar Douvilleiceras Ammonite Fossil on Acrylic Base, Cretaceous Period
Madagascar Douvilleiceras Ammonite Fossil on Acrylic Base, Cretaceous Period

Madagascar Douvilleiceras Ammonite Fossil on Acrylic Base, Cretaceous Period

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

predatory creatures that lived inside spiral-shaped shells. The ammonite shell was constantly developing as

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Mounted Ammonite Slice
Mounted Ammonite Slice

Mounted Ammonite Slice

Located in New York, NY

scientific term is derived, was inspired by the spiral shape of their fossilized shells, which somewhat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone, Metal

Mounted Ammonite Slice
Mounted Ammonite Slice

Mounted Ammonite Slice

Located in New York, NY

scientific term is derived, was inspired by the spiral shape of their fossilized shells, which somewhat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone, Metal

Large Umber Stone Ammonite Fossil on Brass and Lucite Stand
Large Umber Stone Ammonite Fossil on Brass and Lucite Stand

Large Umber Stone Ammonite Fossil on Brass and Lucite Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

know fossilized spiral form ribbed shell. The name 'ammonite' originates from the Greek Ram-horned god

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Mounted Ammonite Pair
Mounted Ammonite Pair

Mounted Ammonite Pair

Located in New York, NY

which the scientific term is derived, was inspired by the spiral shape of their fossilized shells, which

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

Mounted Ammonite 6" Pair
Mounted Ammonite 6" Pair

Mounted Ammonite 6" Pair

Located in New York, NY

which the scientific term is derived, was inspired by the spiral shape of their fossilized shells, which

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

Materials

Metal

Antique Toast Rack, English, Silver Plate, Breakfast Stand, Victorian, C.1900
Antique Toast Rack, English, Silver Plate, Breakfast Stand, Victorian, C.1900

Antique Toast Rack, English, Silver Plate, Breakfast Stand, Victorian, C.1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

tonality Striking spiral rack and scallop shell butter dish draw the eye Maker's mark to base reads H&Co

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Authentic Moroccan Ammonite Fossil on Acrylic Base, Devonian Period
Authentic Moroccan Ammonite Fossil on Acrylic Base, Devonian Period

Authentic Moroccan Ammonite Fossil on Acrylic Base, Devonian Period

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

squid-like predatory creatures that lived inside spiral-shaped shells. The ammonite shell was constantly

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Top Quality Perisphinctes Fossil Ammonite on Acrylic Case, Jurassic Period
Top Quality Perisphinctes Fossil Ammonite on Acrylic Case, Jurassic Period

Top Quality Perisphinctes Fossil Ammonite on Acrylic Case, Jurassic Period

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

. Ammonites were squid-like predatory creatures that lived inside spiral-shaped shells. The ammonite shell was

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Authentic Moroccan Ammonite Fossil on Acrylic Base, Devonian Period
Authentic Moroccan Ammonite Fossil on Acrylic Base, Devonian Period

Authentic Moroccan Ammonite Fossil on Acrylic Base, Devonian Period

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

squid-like predatory creatures that lived inside spiral-shaped shells. The ammonite shell was constantly

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Madagascar Perisphinctes Fossil Ammonite on Acrylic Stand, Jurassic Period
Madagascar Perisphinctes Fossil Ammonite on Acrylic Stand, Jurassic Period

Madagascar Perisphinctes Fossil Ammonite on Acrylic Stand, Jurassic Period

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

. Ammonites were squid-like predatory creatures that lived inside spiral-shaped shells. The ammonite shell was

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Madagascar Perisphinctes Fossil Ammonite on Acrylic Stand, Jurassic Period
Madagascar Perisphinctes Fossil Ammonite on Acrylic Stand, Jurassic Period

Madagascar Perisphinctes Fossil Ammonite on Acrylic Stand, Jurassic Period

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

. Ammonites were squid-like predatory creatures that lived inside spiral-shaped shells. The ammonite shell was

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

19th Century French Solid Silver Pair of Large Candlesticks, Tiffany, circa 1890
19th Century French Solid Silver Pair of Large Candlesticks, Tiffany, circa 1890

19th Century French Solid Silver Pair of Large Candlesticks, Tiffany, circa 1890

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

, each shaped-circular base spirally fluted and embellished with shells and beads, the columns cast

Category

Antique 1890s French Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Modernist Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Cellars Signed by Patricia von Musulin
Modernist Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Cellars Signed by Patricia von Musulin

Modernist Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Cellars Signed by Patricia von Musulin

By Patricia von Musulin

Located in New York, NY

stylized conch shells- with spiraling forms on each end. Each comes with a stylized scroll form spoon

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Danish 19th Century Mahogany Inlay Narrow Mirror
Danish 19th Century Mahogany Inlay Narrow Mirror

Danish 19th Century Mahogany Inlay Narrow Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

spiraling conch shell framed in thin pinstripes of marquetry shaped like a diamond. Flamed and striated wood

Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Mahogany, Maple

18th Century, Pair of Barocchetto Venetian Lacquered Giltwood Armchairs
18th Century, Pair of Barocchetto Venetian Lacquered Giltwood Armchairs

18th Century, Pair of Barocchetto Venetian Lacquered Giltwood Armchairs

Located in IT

rocaille shell element, small spirals to curl on the sides and rocaille decoration with foliated elements

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Fibonacci 345

Fibonacci 345

By Jylian Gustlin

Located in Edgartown, MA

rectangles and shell spirals based on the incrementally increasing numbers. She is also exploring the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Mixed Media, Wood Panel

Folk Mid-20th Century Handmade Square Room Size American Rag Rug
Folk Mid-20th Century Handmade Square Room Size American Rag Rug

Folk Mid-20th Century Handmade Square Room Size American Rag Rug

Located in New York, NY

of wrapping around and around in a snail shell spiral eventually produces a long, elliptical carpet

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

FRED LEIGHTON Spiral Shell Enamel Gold Ear Clips
FRED LEIGHTON Spiral Shell Enamel Gold Ear Clips

FRED LEIGHTON Spiral Shell Enamel Gold Ear Clips

By Fred Leighton

Located in New York, NY

Large scale shell form ear clips of 18kt gold boldly highlighted in black enamel. Fred Leighton

Tiffany-Paris Gold and Turquoise Shell Brooch
Tiffany-Paris Gold and Turquoise Shell Brooch

Tiffany-Paris Gold and Turquoise Shell Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A three dimensional, spiraling shell of glittering 18K gold, studded with cabochons of Persian

Category

French Brooches

A Pair of Ammonite Earrings
A Pair of Ammonite Earrings

A Pair of Ammonite Earrings

Located in London, GB

A pair of ammonite earrings, the brown polished spiral chambers forming a shell shape, the top set

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Spanish Colonial Silver Baptismal Dish
Spanish Colonial Silver Baptismal Dish

Spanish Colonial Silver Baptismal Dish

Located in New York, NY

work: the three spiraled conch shells that serve as the feet of the dish. The dish’s elaborate

Category

18th Century Old Masters More Art

Materials

Silver

JUDITH LEIBER Gold and Tourmaline Shell Ear Clips
JUDITH LEIBER Gold and Tourmaline Shell Ear Clips

JUDITH LEIBER Gold and Tourmaline Shell Ear Clips

By Judith Leiber

Located in New York, NY

Fashionable Judith Leiber ear clips of 18K gold as large spiral shells studded with pink and green

Verdura 18kt Gold & Amber "Spiral Shell" Earclips
Verdura 18kt Gold & Amber "Spiral Shell" Earclips

Verdura 18kt Gold & Amber "Spiral Shell" Earclips

By Verdura

Located in New York, NY

Lightweight, flattened "spiral shell" earclips, in carved amber (golden honey color), wrapped in

Category

1990s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Trianon Yellow Spiral Shell Earclips
Trianon Yellow Spiral Shell Earclips

Trianon Yellow Spiral Shell Earclips

By Trianon

Located in New York, NY

The natural seashells colored a vibrant bright yellow with touches of white, caramel and smoky grey, enhanced with polished yellow gold pyramids, backed entirely in gold for strength...

Category

Early 2000s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Large Vintage Rougier Shell Lamp
Large Vintage Rougier Shell Lamp

Large Vintage Rougier Shell Lamp

By Roger Rougier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Spiral shell table lamp by Rougier. The front side of lamp is plain white, while the back is a faux

Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large Ornate Silver Wash Basin
Large Ornate Silver Wash Basin

Large Ornate Silver Wash Basin

Located in Greenwich, CT

familial crest and spiral shell motif feet. Dimensions: 17.75" x 18". 51 ounces weight.

Category

20th Century Unknown Edwardian Serving Bowls and Tureens

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Set of Six Ancient Ammonite Fossiles
A Set of Six Ancient Ammonite Fossiles

A Set of Six Ancient Ammonite Fossiles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Each of flat spiral shell form; ornamented with ridges, spines, and patterns of lines called lirae

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Metal

Composition of Spiral Sea Shell Mounted on an 18th C Pedestal
Composition of Spiral Sea Shell Mounted on an 18th C Pedestal

Composition of Spiral Sea Shell Mounted on an 18th C Pedestal

Located in Villenouvelle, FR

Antique spiral and "porcelaine " sea shells arraigned on an 18th century French carved and gilted

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Conch Pearl Ring with Diamonds and Gold
Conch Pearl Ring with Diamonds and Gold

Conch Pearl Ring with Diamonds and Gold

By Stambolian

Located in Boca Raton, FL

every 10,000 – 20,000 shells collected. The tale of ‘The Pink Pearl’ is sure to be an inspiration to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Japanese Conch Shell Trumpet
Japanese Conch Shell Trumpet

Japanese Conch Shell Trumpet

Located in Seattle, WA

world. Considered sacred objects in many cultures, the shell's spiral shape is thought to have a

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Verdura Black Jade  Pearl Shell Earclips
Verdura Black Jade  Pearl Shell Earclips

Verdura Black Jade Pearl Shell Earclips

By Verdura

Located in Greenwich, CT

Black jade spiral snail shell earclips with round, freshwater pearl bead accents set in 18k yellow

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

PAIR OF 1970'S FRENCH CONCH SHELL LAMPS
PAIR OF 1970'S FRENCH CONCH SHELL LAMPS

PAIR OF 1970'S FRENCH CONCH SHELL LAMPS

Located in San Francisco, CA

BASES WITH RECTANGULAR SHADES.Each natural spiral form conch shell with open cross-section face; mounted

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Chanel Scallop Shell Necklace Pearls, Crystals, Coral Bead, Coral Branch
Chanel Scallop Shell Necklace Pearls, Crystals, Coral Bead, Coral Branch

Chanel Scallop Shell Necklace Pearls, Crystals, Coral Bead, Coral Branch

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

CC logos, a turbo star shell and a spiral cone shell each with crystals. A coral branch enhanced by

Category

Early 2000s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Mid-20th Century Cast Composition Stone Scallop Shell Bird Bath
Mid-20th Century Cast Composition Stone Scallop Shell Bird Bath

Mid-20th Century Cast Composition Stone Scallop Shell Bird Bath

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The well modelled cast stone bird bath, modelled as an open scallop shell on a spiral turned socle

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments

Materials

Composition

ITALIAN MODERNIST CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE BY ARREDOLUCE
ITALIAN MODERNIST CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE BY ARREDOLUCE

ITALIAN MODERNIST CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE BY ARREDOLUCE

Located in Toronto, ON

Brass ceiling lighting fixture, spiral shape, with 22 egg shell lacquered metal shades. Each shade

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Flush Mount

Materials

Brass

Set Four Victorian Onslow Pattern Silver Salt Spoons, London, 1879
Set Four Victorian Onslow Pattern Silver Salt Spoons, London, 1879

Set Four Victorian Onslow Pattern Silver Salt Spoons, London, 1879

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

spiral twist stems and gilded shell shaped bowls. The reserve of the handles engraved with boars head

Category

Antique 1770s English Victorian More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver

Large Petrified Ammonite Fossil
Large Petrified Ammonite Fossil

Large Petrified Ammonite Fossil

Located in Houston, TX

typically ribbed spiral-form shell as pictured. These creatures lived in the seas between 240 - 65 million

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities

Fibonacci 301

Fibonacci 301

By Jylian Gustlin

Located in Park City, UT

rectangles and shell spirals based on the incrementally increasing numbers. She is also exploring the

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Resin, Epoxy Resin, Mixed Media

Jizai Okimono A russet-iron articulated figure of a hermit crab
Jizai Okimono A russet-iron articulated figure of a hermit crab

Jizai Okimono A russet-iron articulated figure of a hermit crab

Located in Milano, IT

-19th century Length: 19.5 cm With a large, realistically rendered, spiralling top shell, the iron

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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Spiral Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal spiral shell for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and stone, every spiral shell was constructed with great care. Find 251 options for an antique or vintage spiral shell now, or shop our selection of 54 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a spiral shell — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each spiral shell bearing mid-century modern, Baroque or modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made spiral shell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pietra Gallery, Julia Koerner and Cenedese are consistently popular.

How Much is a Spiral Shell?

Prices for a spiral shell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $58 and can go as high as $422,436, while the average can fetch as much as $2,750.