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19th Century Majolica Turquoise and White Oyster Plate S.Fielding and Co
19th Century Majolica Turquoise and White Oyster Plate S.Fielding and Co

19th Century Majolica Turquoise and White Oyster Plate S.Fielding and Co

By S. Fielding Co.

Located in Austin, TX

19th century English Majolica oyster plate by S.Fielding and Company turquoise shells on white

Category

1870s British Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Majolica

Early 20th c. French Limoges Porcelaine Oyster Plate
Early 20th c. French Limoges Porcelaine Oyster Plate

Early 20th c. French Limoges Porcelaine Oyster Plate

Located in Winter Park, FL

An Early 20th c French Porcelain Limoges Plate with five oyster shells, a light blue background and

Category

Early 20th Century European French Provincial Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Half Moon Pink Shell on Cream Oyster Plate
Porcelain Half Moon Pink Shell on Cream Oyster Plate

Porcelain Half Moon Pink Shell on Cream Oyster Plate

Located in Philadelphia, PA

behind the main wells are the gray and pink glazed backs of three oyster shells. Also shown are two

Category

19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Majolica Yellow & White Oyster Plate S. Fielding and Co
19th Century Majolica Yellow & White Oyster Plate S. Fielding and Co

19th Century Majolica Yellow & White Oyster Plate S. Fielding and Co

By S. Fielding Co.

Located in Austin, TX

white; the oysters shell rest on green seaweeds. One small chip under the plate. Reference: Page 29

Category

1870s English Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Majolica

Art Deco Oyster lamp by Josef Hůrka for Napako, 1930s
Art Deco Oyster lamp by Josef Hůrka for Napako, 1930s

Art Deco Oyster lamp by Josef Hůrka for Napako, 1930s

By Josef Hurka, Napako

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

Czechoslovakia in the 1930s. Chrome plated wall or bedside table lamp reminiscing an oyster shell. In a very good

Category

1930s Czech Bauhaus Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Steel, Chrome

19th Century Majolica Pink and White Oyster Plate S. Fielding and Co
19th Century Majolica Pink and White Oyster Plate S. Fielding and Co

19th Century Majolica Pink and White Oyster Plate S. Fielding and Co

By S. Fielding Co.

Located in Austin, TX

white on a yellow background. The oysters shell rest on green seaweeds. Reference: Page 29 of

Category

1870s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Majolica Pink and Yellow Oyster Plate S. Fielding and Co
19th Century Majolica Pink and Yellow Oyster Plate S. Fielding and Co

19th Century Majolica Pink and Yellow Oyster Plate S. Fielding and Co

By S. Fielding Co.

Located in Austin, TX

yellow on a brown background. The oysters shell rest on green seaweeds. Reference: Page 29 of

Category

1870s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Majolica Pink and Purple Oyster Plate S.Fielding and Co
19th Century Majolica Pink and Purple Oyster Plate S.Fielding and Co

19th Century Majolica Pink and Purple Oyster Plate S.Fielding and Co

By S. Fielding Co.

Located in Austin, TX

colors are very harmonious on this plate. The oysters shell rest on green seaweeds. Reference: Page 29

Category

1870s English Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Majolica

White Porcelain Oyster Plate or Platter with 5 Wells, Limoges France, 1900s
White Porcelain Oyster Plate or Platter with 5 Wells, Limoges France, 1900s

White Porcelain Oyster Plate or Platter with 5 Wells, Limoges France, 1900s

By Limoges

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

oyster shells and a center well for butter. Signed at the bottom: Jean Pouyat Limoges J.P. L

Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Midcentury French Hand Painted Ceramic Oyster Platter
Midcentury French Hand Painted Ceramic Oyster Platter

Midcentury French Hand Painted Ceramic Oyster Platter

Located in Miami, FL

center, is a space for an open oyster shell or dipping sauce. This would be a wonderful way to set the

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ceramic

Napier Gold Tone Oyster Clam Shell Charm Bracelet & Earrings, C.1960
Napier Gold Tone Oyster Clam Shell Charm Bracelet & Earrings, C.1960

Napier Gold Tone Oyster Clam Shell Charm Bracelet & Earrings, C.1960

By Napier

Located in Atlanta, GA

and dangle earrings decorated with gold tone clam and oyster shells. The bracelet has a box closure

Category

1960s American Retro Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Gold, Gilt Metal

Antique Crescent Shape Porcelain Oyster Plate Light Blue with Five Pink Wells
Antique Crescent Shape Porcelain Oyster Plate Light Blue with Five Pink Wells

Antique Crescent Shape Porcelain Oyster Plate Light Blue with Five Pink Wells

Located in Philadelphia, PA

are the mottled gray backs of three oyster shells. A shell like edging to the rolled rim, the verso

Category

Late 19th Century German Aesthetic Movement Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Hollywood Regency Mini Ceramic Sea Shell Bowls in Pink Signed, Set of 6
Hollywood Regency Mini Ceramic Sea Shell Bowls in Pink Signed, Set of 6

Hollywood Regency Mini Ceramic Sea Shell Bowls in Pink Signed, Set of 6

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A set of six small ceramic oyster shell motif bowls. This regency-style set of dishes will add

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Japanese Emperor and Empress Dolls, Meiji Period
Japanese Emperor and Empress Dolls, Meiji Period

Japanese Emperor and Empress Dolls, Meiji Period

Located in Doylestown, PA

clothing, 19th century. The face and hands glazed with crushed oyster shells (Gofun) to create the bright

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric

Les Nouveaux Ateliers Willy Daro Flower Table Lamp Seloy Oyster, 1970s Belgium
Les Nouveaux Ateliers Willy Daro Flower Table Lamp Seloy Oyster, 1970s Belgium

Les Nouveaux Ateliers Willy Daro Flower Table Lamp Seloy Oyster, 1970s Belgium

By Willy Daro

Located in Hannover, DE

moulded bronze leaves,brass parts and screws, ten pink oyster shell petals which form the lampshades. This

Category

1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

United Porcelain Works Clam Shaped Turquoise Ground Oyster Plate
United Porcelain Works Clam Shaped Turquoise Ground Oyster Plate

United Porcelain Works Clam Shaped Turquoise Ground Oyster Plate

By Union Porcelain Works

Located in Philadelphia, PA

plate shows six oyster shell shaped wells with painted ‘eyes’, a smaller clam shaped well and a scallop

Category

19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Brass Oblong Centerpiece or Vide-Poche Vessel
Brass Oblong Centerpiece or Vide-Poche Vessel

Brass Oblong Centerpiece or Vide-Poche Vessel

Located in New York, NY

Century. Legs have oyster shell and paw feet detail in the Regency style. Measures: 7 in. D x 20 in. W x

Category

Early 20th Century Regency Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Barrel Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Barrel Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Barrel Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

wooden legs. An oyster-shell design with elegant coral Naugahyde makes these perfect for any setting

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Naugahyde

Juicy Oyster, Oil Painting
Juicy Oyster, Oil Painting

Juicy Oyster, Oil Painting

By Kristine Kainer

Located in San Francisco, CA

/>Words that describe this painting: oyster, shell, slurp, juicy, shellfish, seafood, beach, coastal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Oil

Antique Porcelain Oyster Platter with Pink Roses - GDA Limoges France
Antique Porcelain Oyster Platter with Pink Roses - GDA Limoges France

Antique Porcelain Oyster Platter with Pink Roses - GDA Limoges France

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

the shape of oyster shells. (When used as a serving platter, this is where they would be placed

Category

20th Century French Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

North Carolina Oysters, Original Still Life Painting on Wood Panel
North Carolina Oysters, Original Still Life Painting on Wood Panel

North Carolina Oysters, Original Still Life Painting on Wood Panel

By Denise Mumm

Located in Boston, MA

the shape and texture of the oyster shells to stand out as they glisten with the catching of light

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel, Mixed Media

Elegant Handblown Mid-Century Modernist Murano Glass Round Swirl Pendant
Elegant Handblown Mid-Century Modernist Murano Glass Round Swirl Pendant

Elegant Handblown Mid-Century Modernist Murano Glass Round Swirl Pendant

By Andromeda Murano

Located in New York, NY

for its glass production. It boasts a subtle swirl design in tones of ivory and oyster shell. It

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern French MBFA Pornic Pottery Penerff Pattern Oyster Plate
Mid-Century Modern French MBFA Pornic Pottery Penerff Pattern Oyster Plate

Mid-Century Modern French MBFA Pornic Pottery Penerff Pattern Oyster Plate

By M. F. B. A. Pornic

Located in Philadelphia, PA

distinctive to French Mid-Century Era design. The plate has six oyster shell shaped wells, for holding oysters

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage European Brass Umbrella Stand
Vintage European Brass Umbrella Stand

Vintage European Brass Umbrella Stand

Located in New York, NY

Vintage European brass umbrella Stand from England with oyster shell motif on two sides. Marked

Category

Late 20th Century British Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Brass

Blue and White Agate Vessel Bowl or Decorative Object
Blue and White Agate Vessel Bowl or Decorative Object

Blue and White Agate Vessel Bowl or Decorative Object

Located in New York, NY

has a beautiful natural organic design to it, similar to that of an oyster shell. Piece measures

Category

20th Century European Organic Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Marble, Agate, Onyx

John Donald Modernist 18K Gold and Diamond Oyster Ring, England, 1990
John Donald Modernist 18K Gold and Diamond Oyster Ring, England, 1990

John Donald Modernist 18K Gold and Diamond Oyster Ring, England, 1990

By John Donald

Located in New York, NY

circles forming the body of the oyster shell with a diamond center representing a pearl. Highly unusual

Category

Late 20th Century British Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Diamond, Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and South Sea Pearl Saddle Ring
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and South Sea Pearl Saddle Ring

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and South Sea Pearl Saddle Ring

Located in Birmingham, AL

like an opened oyster shell. At the center are four gorgeous South Sea Pearls that are surrounded by 33

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Vernon and Clarissa Hale Navajo Turquoise Bracelet Sterling, circa 2000
Vernon and Clarissa Hale Navajo Turquoise Bracelet Sterling, circa 2000

Vernon and Clarissa Hale Navajo Turquoise Bracelet Sterling, circa 2000

Located in Litchfield, CT

traditional-meets-modern Navajo bracelet features turquoise and spiny oyster shell. Meticulously fashioned

Category

Early 2000s American Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

French 19th Century Ceramic Barbotine Planter
French 19th Century Ceramic Barbotine Planter

French 19th Century Ceramic Barbotine Planter

By Barbotine

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

work has an aquatic or marine theme, with the bowl being formed from stacked oyster shells that are

Category

Late 19th Century French Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Hohenberg, mosaic, circa 1958, ceramic and mother of pearl.
Richard Hohenberg, mosaic, circa 1958, ceramic and mother of pearl.

Richard Hohenberg, mosaic, circa 1958, ceramic and mother of pearl.

By Richard Hohenberg

Located in Camden, ME

A mosaic wall piece of ceramic and glass tile figures on a sculpted background of granular oyster

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Cement, Granite

George Jones Majolica Turquoise Eight Well Oyster Plate, English, circa 1874
George Jones Majolica Turquoise Eight Well Oyster Plate, English, circa 1874

George Jones Majolica Turquoise Eight Well Oyster Plate, English, circa 1874

By George Jones

Located in Banner Elk, NC

various seaweeds on a turquoise glazed ground, with a raised naturalistic oyster shell glazed in white

Category

1870s English Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Majolica

Edo Period Japanese Kyogen Mask of a Nio Guardian
Edo Period Japanese Kyogen Mask of a Nio Guardian

Edo Period Japanese Kyogen Mask of a Nio Guardian

Located in Astoria, NY

important mythical figure. The mask was covered in layered colored gofun (oyster shell lacquer). Antique

Category

19th Century Japanese Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Polished Aluminium Serving Set by Arthur Court
Mid-Century Modern Polished Aluminium Serving Set by Arthur Court

Mid-Century Modern Polished Aluminium Serving Set by Arthur Court

Located in New York, NY

designer Arthur Court, circa 1970. They feature bowls resembling abstracted oyster shells while their

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Japanese Samurai Doll 1980s
Antique Japanese Samurai Doll 1980s

Antique Japanese Samurai Doll 1980s

Located in Paris, FR

. The face is finished with classic Gofun (crushed oyster shell lacquer).  It gives it the smooth

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Bamboo, Plastic

Japanese Bunraku Samurai Puppet, Meiji Period
Japanese Bunraku Samurai Puppet, Meiji Period

Japanese Bunraku Samurai Puppet, Meiji Period

Located in Austin, TX

gofun (ground oyster shell) ground. With real hair for his bushy eyebrows arranged in a wide "v", and

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Metallic Thread

Sterling Silver and Multi-Gemstone Inlay Zuni 4-Piece Ranger Buckle Set, 1992
Sterling Silver and Multi-Gemstone Inlay Zuni 4-Piece Ranger Buckle Set, 1992

Sterling Silver and Multi-Gemstone Inlay Zuni 4-Piece Ranger Buckle Set, 1992

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Inlaid with Turquoise, Spiny Oyster Shell, Jet, and Mother Of Pearl. Signed "Zora Joe" and stamped

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Turquoise, Other, Sterling Silver

Gorham 'Narragansett' Sterling- Silver Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon
Gorham 'Narragansett' Sterling- Silver Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon

Gorham 'Narragansett' Sterling- Silver Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

sterling silver shell oyster shell complete with figural crab spoon, a diminutive work, yet a captivating

Category

Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edo Period Japanese Comic Demon Buaku Kyogen Mask
Edo Period Japanese Comic Demon Buaku Kyogen Mask

Edo Period Japanese Comic Demon Buaku Kyogen Mask

Located in Astoria, NY

wonderful characteristics of this mask. It is covered in layered colored gofun (oyster shell lacquer) with

Category

19th Century Japanese Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Wood

Fine 18th Century French Rococo Drawing Jardiniere Wine Design
Fine 18th Century French Rococo Drawing Jardiniere Wine Design

Fine 18th Century French Rococo Drawing Jardiniere Wine Design

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

bowl. With the scrolled, cabriole legs, oyster shell moulding, fluted columns and then vine leaf and

Category

Mid-18th Century Rococo Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Blues Brother I & II Diptych
Blues Brother I & II Diptych

Blues Brother I & II Diptych

By Maggie Mathews

Located in Atlanta, GA

ranging from oyster shells and bones to aerial photography. Maggie works with designers and collectors

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Majolica Oyster Plate with Sea Shells
Majolica Oyster Plate with Sea Shells

Majolica Oyster Plate with Sea Shells

By Minton

Located in Katonah, NY

oyster cups and a green central rondel for sauce, all enhanced by a decoration of sea shells separating

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Pottery

Iki Ningyo 'Living Doll' Face, Meiji Period, Japan
Iki Ningyo 'Living Doll' Face, Meiji Period, Japan

Iki Ningyo 'Living Doll' Face, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

mâché versions. It was coated with a thin layer of gofun, which is made from ground oyster shell and

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Wood

Green Majolica Shell Oyster Platter Sarreguemines Circa 1930
Green Majolica Shell Oyster Platter Sarreguemines Circa 1930

Green Majolica Shell Oyster Platter Sarreguemines Circa 1930

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Green Majolica Shell Oyster platter Sarreguemines circa 1930. The platter have 12 shells between

Category

1930s French Art Deco Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Gorham  'Narragansett' Sterling Silver Shell Oyster Serving Dish
Gorham  'Narragansett' Sterling Silver Shell Oyster Serving Dish

Gorham 'Narragansett' Sterling Silver Shell Oyster Serving Dish

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Gorham Mfg. Co. 'Narragansett' Sterling Silver Shell Oyster Serving Dish USA, circa 1890s A rare

Category

Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Majolica Oyster Plate with Colorful Shell Details
French Majolica Oyster Plate with Colorful Shell Details

French Majolica Oyster Plate with Colorful Shell Details

Located in Los Angeles, CA

arrangement Stand out. With Shells and design indicative of the oyster - the piece will easily serve 6

Category

19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Fei Liu Mother of Pearl and Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Kite Stud Earrings
Fei Liu Mother of Pearl and Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Kite Stud Earrings

Fei Liu Mother of Pearl and Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Kite Stud Earrings

By Fei Liu

Located in Birmingham, .

sourced from oyster shells, ensuring a touch of unparalleled opulence in every piece. - LxW: 12.25 x

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890
Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Rare 19th Majolica three shells oyster wall plate signed longchamp. Diameter / 8 inches.

Category

1890s French French Provincial Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890
Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Rare 19th Majolica three shells oyster wall plate signed longchamp. Diameter / 8 inches.

Category

1890s French French Provincial Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890
Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Rare 19th Majolica three shells oyster wall plate signed longchamp. Diameter / 8 inches.

Category

1890s French French Provincial Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890
Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Rare 19th Majolica three shells oyster wall plate signed Longchamp. Measure: Diameter / 8 inches.

Category

1890s French French Provincial Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience, Pottery

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Used Oyster Shells For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used oyster shells is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique used oyster shells was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and earthenware. Used oyster shells have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Used oyster shells made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many used oyster shells are appealing in their simplicity, but Longchamp, Oscar Gutherz and Sarreguemines produced popular used oyster shells that are worth a look.

How Much are Used Oyster Shells?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $895, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $19,500 highest priced.