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Mikimoto Sterling Silver Pearl Double Loop Pin/Brooch #14648
Mikimoto Sterling Silver Pearl Double Loop Pin/Brooch #14648

Mikimoto Sterling Silver Pearl Double Loop Pin/Brooch #14648

By Mikimoto

Located in Washington Depot, CT

1/2" high, 1 1/4" wide. Weighs approx 7.5g, 4.8dwt Marked M in an oyster shell (Mikimoto hallmark

Category

20th Century Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Lovely Vintage Tetrad England Aged Tan Brown Leather Armchair with Shell Back
Lovely Vintage Tetrad England Aged Tan Brown Leather Armchair with Shell Back

Lovely Vintage Tetrad England Aged Tan Brown Leather Armchair with Shell Back

By Tetrad

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

reading chair The back panel is stitched to resemble a oyster shell form, its very decorative We

Category

20th Century English Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Leather

17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Cushion Mirror, circa 1690 England
17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Cushion Mirror, circa 1690 England

17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Cushion Mirror, circa 1690 England

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

patterns. Because the shape formed resembles an oyster shell the technique acquired the name of 'oyster

Category

Late 17th Century English William and Mary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Olive

An American Art Nouveau Bronze Sculptural Blue Crab Inkwell by, Tiffany Studios
An American Art Nouveau Bronze Sculptural Blue Crab Inkwell by, Tiffany Studios

An American Art Nouveau Bronze Sculptural Blue Crab Inkwell by, Tiffany Studios

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Englewood, NJ

rim and a hinged lid mounted with its original natural oyster shell. circa 1900. Signature: The

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 20th Century Antique Painted Louis XV Style Settees
Pair of 20th Century Antique Painted Louis XV Style Settees

Pair of 20th Century Antique Painted Louis XV Style Settees

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

edges, and finished with a hand applied glazed patina. The overall color is such as an oyster shell

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Walnut, Down

Shell cup with bronze turtle and snake, Christophe Fratin (attributed to)
Shell cup with bronze turtle and snake, Christophe Fratin (attributed to)

Shell cup with bronze turtle and snake, Christophe Fratin (attributed to)

By Christophe Fratin

Located in Victoria, BC

oyster shell. Please note, the original bronze would have had a bronze shell. This example is missing

Category

1890s French Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Handblown Murano Moss and Pearlescent Glass Bowl
Mid-Century Modern Handblown Murano Moss and Pearlescent Glass Bowl

Mid-Century Modern Handblown Murano Moss and Pearlescent Glass Bowl

Located in New York, NY

curved ovoid body with a white pearlescent interior, resembling oyster shell, and a moss exterior wrapped

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Murano Glass

Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Doll of Samurai and Attendant
Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Doll of Samurai and Attendant

Japanese Edo Period Musha Ningyo Doll of Samurai and Attendant

Located in Astoria, NY

here. They have finely carved faces, and are lacquered with many coats of gofun (white oyster shell

Category

Early 1800s Japanese Edo Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Silk, Lacquer

20th Century Stone and Silver Bracelets by Ray Adakai, Navajo Jeweler
20th Century Stone and Silver Bracelets by Ray Adakai, Navajo Jeweler

20th Century Stone and Silver Bracelets by Ray Adakai, Navajo Jeweler

Located in Point Richmond, CA

silver bracelets has a channel set with rectangular cut spiny oyster shell, turquoise and black onyx

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Silver

"Oyster" Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1970s
"Oyster" Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1970s

"Oyster" Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1970s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in DE MEERN, NL

an oyster shell, providing an elegant and comfortable seating experience. Its sculptural form is

Category

1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Chrome

A George Jones Majolica Turquoise Oyster Server, English, ca. 1874
A George Jones Majolica Turquoise Oyster Server, English, ca. 1874

A George Jones Majolica Turquoise Oyster Server, English, ca. 1874

By George Jones

Located in Banner Elk, NC

naturalistic oyster shell glazed in white and pink, the reverse with brown and yellow glazed tortoiseshell

Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Majolica

George Jones Majolica Turquoise Oyster Server, English, ca. 1874
George Jones Majolica Turquoise Oyster Server, English, ca. 1874

George Jones Majolica Turquoise Oyster Server, English, ca. 1874

By George Jones

Located in Banner Elk, NC

naturalistic oyster shell glazed in white, with pink glazed border, the reverse with brown and yellow glazed

Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Majolica

Hollywood Regency Pink Pearlized Ceramic Clam Shell Decorative Dish Catchall
Hollywood Regency Pink Pearlized Ceramic Clam Shell Decorative Dish Catchall

Hollywood Regency Pink Pearlized Ceramic Clam Shell Decorative Dish Catchall

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

small decorative dish in the shape of a clam shell or oyster shell, with an antique white center and an

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ceramic

The Nativity, Large Italian Old Master Oil Painting on canvas
The Nativity, Large Italian Old Master Oil Painting on canvas

The Nativity, Large Italian Old Master Oil Painting on canvas

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

beautifully presented in this ornate gilt frame with oyster shell scrolled moulding to the upper section

Category

Early 18th Century Old Masters Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fulsome Sterling Silver Charm Necklace, circa 1940s
Fulsome Sterling Silver Charm Necklace, circa 1940s

Fulsome Sterling Silver Charm Necklace, circa 1940s

Located in Stamford, CT

martini mixer, a hope chest, an oyster shell sheltering a pearl, and charms painted with enamel, to name a

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Celestial
Celestial

Celestial

By Vivian Wang

Located in Rye, NY

oyster shells in ancient times). This doll, CELESTIAL, is dressed in a garment inspired by the styles of

Category

Late 17th Century Other Art Style Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Majolica Turquoise Shells Oyster Platter
19th Majolica Turquoise Shells Oyster Platter

19th Majolica Turquoise Shells Oyster Platter

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Oversize 19th Majolica turquoise oyster platter signed Sarreguemines. The platter have 12 shells

Category

1890s French Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Majolica

Pair of Deco End Tables in Silverleaf with Carrara Marble Tops by Grosfeld House
Pair of Deco End Tables in Silverleaf with Carrara Marble Tops by Grosfeld House

Pair of Deco End Tables in Silverleaf with Carrara Marble Tops by Grosfeld House

By Grosfeld House

Located in New York, NY

Carrara marble top offering distinctive stone grain in tones of oyster shell and dove gray. The tables

Category

1940s American Art Deco Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Carrara Marble, Silver Leaf

Shell Shaped French Porcelain Oceanic Oyster Plate
Shell Shaped French Porcelain Oceanic Oyster Plate

Shell Shaped French Porcelain Oceanic Oyster Plate

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An Asian inspired French porcelain, shell shaped oyster plate with six wells, each with a hand

Category

Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Rolex Rose Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch
Rolex Rose Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch

Rolex Rose Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Rolex MPN: 1025 Model: Oyster Perpetual Case Material: Stainless Steel with 14k Rose Gold

Category

Late 20th Century Used Oyster Shells

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

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

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

Japanese Meiji Musha Ningyo Dolls of Empress Jingū and Minister Takenouchi
Japanese Meiji Musha Ningyo Dolls of Empress Jingū and Minister Takenouchi

Japanese Meiji Musha Ningyo Dolls of Empress Jingū and Minister Takenouchi

Located in Astoria, NY

many layers of tinted gofun (oyster shell lacquer), creating exceptionally expressive faces, with glass

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wood, Lacquer

Large Japanese Bunraku Puppet Signed
Large Japanese Bunraku Puppet Signed

Large Japanese Bunraku Puppet Signed

By Ningyo Ken I 1

Located in Astoria, NY

(crushed oyster shell). His head moves up and down, and his wrists and all joints of his fingers move. The

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Paint

Majolica Yellow Shell Oyster Platter Sarreguemines Circa 1930
Majolica Yellow Shell Oyster Platter Sarreguemines Circa 1930

Majolica Yellow Shell Oyster Platter Sarreguemines Circa 1930

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica Yellow Shell Oyster Platter Sarreguemines Circa 1930. The platter have 12 shells between

Category

1930s French Art Deco Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

An Early American Art Nouveau Bronze "Blue Crab" Inkwell by, Tiffany Studios
An Early American Art Nouveau Bronze "Blue Crab" Inkwell by, Tiffany Studios

An Early American Art Nouveau Bronze "Blue Crab" Inkwell by, Tiffany Studios

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Englewood, NJ

inkwell reservoir with beaded rim and a hinged lid mounted with the a natural oyster shell and finished in

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Bronze

Vintage John Gordon Leak Sterling Silver Inlaid Zuni Knife Wing Bracelet, 1938
Vintage John Gordon Leak Sterling Silver Inlaid Zuni Knife Wing Bracelet, 1938

Vintage John Gordon Leak Sterling Silver Inlaid Zuni Knife Wing Bracelet, 1938

Located in Los Angeles, CA

natural turquoise, spiny oyster shell, and mother of pearl inlaid into a black jet background. Made by the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Turquoise, Other, Sterling Silver

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

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Set of Six French Majolica Pastel Shell Oyster Plates
Set of Six French Majolica Pastel Shell Oyster Plates

Set of Six French Majolica Pastel Shell Oyster Plates

By Sarraguemines

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Impressive set of six French Majolica shell oyster plates by Sarreguemines featuring a rare pastel

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ceramic

William Brownfield English Staffordshire Shell Edge & Coral Oyster Plate
William Brownfield English Staffordshire Shell Edge & Coral Oyster Plate

William Brownfield English Staffordshire Shell Edge & Coral Oyster Plate

By William Brownfield

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An English shell edge porcelain Oyster wall plate, William Brownfield & Son Pottery, Burslem

Category

Mid-19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ceramic

Longchamp French Majolica Sienna Earthenware Basketweave & Shell Oyster Plate
Longchamp French Majolica Sienna Earthenware Basketweave & Shell Oyster Plate

Longchamp French Majolica Sienna Earthenware Basketweave & Shell Oyster Plate

By Longchamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A French majolica glazed oyster plate from the faïence factory of Longchamp, circa 1930-1950

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Earthenware

Antique 17th C William & Mary Oyster Veneered Lace Box
Antique 17th C William & Mary Oyster Veneered Lace Box

Antique 17th C William & Mary Oyster Veneered Lace Box

Located in London, GB

formed resembles an oyster shell the technique acquired the name of oyster veneering. This technique is

Category

1680s British Used Oyster Shells

Earl Plummer Turquoise Lapis Coral Pendant Navajo TSF Dine 14K Yellow Gold
Earl Plummer Turquoise Lapis Coral Pendant Navajo TSF Dine 14K Yellow Gold

Earl Plummer Turquoise Lapis Coral Pendant Navajo TSF Dine 14K Yellow Gold

Located in Dearborn, MI

stunning colors. He favors silver and gold, and uses natural turquoise, spiny oyster shell, coral, lapis

Category

1990s Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

George Jones English Palissy Majolica Tortoise Shell Glazed Oyster Plate
George Jones English Palissy Majolica Tortoise Shell Glazed Oyster Plate

George Jones English Palissy Majolica Tortoise Shell Glazed Oyster Plate

By George Jones

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A rare six-well majolica glazed oyster plate by George Jones, Stoke-on-Trent, England, circa early

Category

19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Earthenware

Wedgwood Set with Scallop Shell Shaped Dishes, Clam Shaped Tureens & a Nautilus
Wedgwood Set with Scallop Shell Shaped Dishes, Clam Shaped Tureens & a Nautilus

Wedgwood Set with Scallop Shell Shaped Dishes, Clam Shaped Tureens & a Nautilus

By Wedgwood

Located in Katonah, NY

with their covers and stands Four oyster shell-shaped oblong serving dishes for cookies or other

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Earthenware

French Porcelain Fan-Shell Shaped Oyster Plates, Set of Five
French Porcelain Fan-Shell Shaped Oyster Plates, Set of Five

French Porcelain Fan-Shell Shaped Oyster Plates, Set of Five

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of five, shell or fan shaped French porcelain oyster plates, circa 1890-1910. Five wells

Category

Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Sarreguemines Barbotine Majolica Pastel Glazed Seaweed and Shell Oyster Plate
Sarreguemines Barbotine Majolica Pastel Glazed Seaweed and Shell Oyster Plate

Sarreguemines Barbotine Majolica Pastel Glazed Seaweed and Shell Oyster Plate

By Sarreguemines

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A French majolica oyster plate in an unusual pastel coloring, Sarreguemines, circa 1930. Six

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate

19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate

By Sarreguemines

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A French Majolica oyster plate in gorgeous deep coloring, Sarreguemines, circa 1890. Six

Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate

19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate

By Sarreguemines

Located in London, GB

Creating a wonderful display for Oysters or sea food this French Majolica oyster plate in lustrous

Category

1890s French French Provincial Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Porcelain Coral and Sea Shell Scroll Shape Hand-Painted Oyster Plate
Porcelain Coral and Sea Shell Scroll Shape Hand-Painted Oyster Plate

Porcelain Coral and Sea Shell Scroll Shape Hand-Painted Oyster Plate

Located in Philadelphia, PA

oyster wells, a scallop shaped sauce well, and two smaller cockle shells, all with gilded accents. A deep

Category

19th Century German Belle Époque Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1872
Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1872

Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1872

By Minton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Minton Majolica oyster plate, the relief-molded dish with six oyster wells glazed in seafoam green

Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1874
Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1874

Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1874

By Minton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, the relief-molded dish with six oyster wells glazed in seafoam green

Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1872
Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1872

Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1872

By Minton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, the relief-molded dish with six oyster wells glazed in seafoam green

Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Majolica

French Haviland Limoges Porcelain Hand-Painted Sea Fan & Shells Oyster Plate
French Haviland Limoges Porcelain Hand-Painted Sea Fan & Shells Oyster Plate

French Haviland Limoges Porcelain Hand-Painted Sea Fan & Shells Oyster Plate

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A porcelain oyster plate with six shell shaped wells, each showing a hand painted sea life specimen

Category

1880s French Aesthetic Movement Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Fives-Lille French Majolica Turquoise Scallop Shell Six Well Oyster Plate
Fives-Lille French Majolica Turquoise Scallop Shell Six Well Oyster Plate

Fives-Lille French Majolica Turquoise Scallop Shell Six Well Oyster Plate

By Fives-Lille

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A French majolica oyster plate made by Fives-Lille, circa 1885-1890. A central sauce well is

Category

Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Earthenware

Rolex Yellow Gold Shell Top Oyster Perpetual Date Watch From 1972
Rolex Yellow Gold Shell Top Oyster Perpetual Date Watch From 1972

Rolex Yellow Gold Shell Top Oyster Perpetual Date Watch From 1972

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Date / Ref. 1550 METAL

Category

1980s Swiss Used Oyster Shells

Orchies French Faïence Majolica Pink Shell & Seaweed Oyster Plate, circa 1900
Orchies French Faïence Majolica Pink Shell & Seaweed Oyster Plate, circa 1900

Orchies French Faïence Majolica Pink Shell & Seaweed Oyster Plate, circa 1900

By Orchies

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Majolica glazed French faïence Oyster plate, attributed to Orchies, circa 1900. Showing six

Category

Early 1900s French Aesthetic Movement Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Earthenware

Finding Her Way In
Finding Her Way In

Finding Her Way In

By Judith Kruger

Located in Phoenix, AZ

mineral pigments, oyster shell, graphite, gold leaf, flashe on Kumohada paper and linen, framed

Category

2010s Abstract Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Gold Leaf

Oyster or Shell Shaped Catchall Dish with Crest, Limoges France, 1900s
Oyster or Shell Shaped Catchall Dish with Crest, Limoges France, 1900s

Oyster or Shell Shaped Catchall Dish with Crest, Limoges France, 1900s

By Limoges

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A fantastic French porcelain hand painted vide poche or catchall in the shape of a clam shell or

Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Gold

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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.