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Antique Persian Inlaid Octagonal Occasional Table, circa 1900
Antique Persian Inlaid Octagonal Occasional Table, circa 1900

Antique Persian Inlaid Octagonal Occasional Table, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

inside layer of pearl oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both black and

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Early 1900s Persian Used Oyster Shells

Antique Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Cased Scent Bottles, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Cased Scent Bottles, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Cased Scent Bottles, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

and the inside layer of pearl oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both

Category

1880s English Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Silver

Antique French Ebonised Inlaid Pier Cabinet c.1860
Antique French Ebonised Inlaid Pier Cabinet c.1860

Antique French Ebonised Inlaid Pier Cabinet c.1860

Located in London, GB

layer of pearls and the inside layer of pearl oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of

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1860s French Used Oyster Shells

Antique Boxed Set 12 Silver Fruit Knives and Forks, 1900
Antique Boxed Set 12 Silver Fruit Knives and Forks, 1900

Antique Boxed Set 12 Silver Fruit Knives and Forks, 1900

Located in London, GB

of pearl oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both black and white nacre

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Early 1900s English Used Oyster Shells

Early 20th Century Syrian Inlaid Card Games Backgammon Chess Table
Early 20th Century Syrian Inlaid Card Games Backgammon Chess Table

Early 20th Century Syrian Inlaid Card Games Backgammon Chess Table

Located in London, GB

and the inside layer of pearl oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both

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1920s Syrian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Antique Damascus Mother-of-pearl and Specimen Wood Inlaid Table Chest
Antique Damascus Mother-of-pearl and Specimen Wood Inlaid Table Chest

Antique Damascus Mother-of-pearl and Specimen Wood Inlaid Table Chest

Located in London, GB

. The outer layer of pearls and the inside layer of pearl oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells are

Category

1890s Syrian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Chinese Rosewood & Mother of Pearl Opium Coffee Table
Chinese Rosewood & Mother of Pearl Opium Coffee Table

Chinese Rosewood & Mother of Pearl Opium Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

and the inside layer of pearl oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both

Category

1920s Chinese Used Oyster Shells

Antique Walnut Cased Set of 18 Mother-of-pearl Dessert Knives Forks
Antique Walnut Cased Set of 18 Mother-of-pearl Dessert Knives Forks

Antique Walnut Cased Set of 18 Mother-of-pearl Dessert Knives Forks

Located in London, GB

and the inside layer of pearl oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both

Category

Late 19th Century English Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Willliam IV Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Boulle Inkstand
19th Century Willliam IV Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Boulle Inkstand

19th Century Willliam IV Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Boulle Inkstand

Located in London, GB

produced by some molluscs as an inner shell layer; it is also what makes up the outer coating of pearls. It

Category

1830s British William IV Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Victorian Rosewood Casket Jewelry Box
19th Century Victorian Rosewood Casket Jewelry Box

19th Century Victorian Rosewood Casket Jewelry Box

Located in London, GB

iridescent. The outer layer of pearls and the inside layer of pearl oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells

Category

1840s English Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

19th Century Victorian Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Box
19th Century Victorian Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Box

19th Century Victorian Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Box

Located in London, GB

produced by some molluscs as an inner shell layer; it is also what makes up the outer coating of pearls. It

Category

1860s English Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Antique French Secretaire Abattant Mother of Pearl 1880
Antique French Secretaire Abattant Mother of Pearl 1880

Antique French Secretaire Abattant Mother of Pearl 1880

Located in London, GB

some molluscs as an inner shell layer; it is also what makes up the outer coating of pearls. It is

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19th Century French Used Oyster Shells

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut & Boule Serpentine Humidor
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut & Boule Serpentine Humidor

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut & Boule Serpentine Humidor

Located in London, GB

oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both black and white nacre are and were

Category

1870s English Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Brass

Antique Boxed Set 12 Pairs Mother of Pearl Fruit Forks Knives Spoons Etc
Antique Boxed Set 12 Pairs Mother of Pearl Fruit Forks Knives Spoons Etc

Antique Boxed Set 12 Pairs Mother of Pearl Fruit Forks Knives Spoons Etc

By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.

Located in London, GB

and the inside layer of pearl oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both

Category

1880s English Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Pair of French Marquetry Cabinet Wardrobes, circa1910
Antique Pair of French Marquetry Cabinet Wardrobes, circa1910

Antique Pair of French Marquetry Cabinet Wardrobes, circa1910

Located in London, GB

iridescent. The outer layer of pearls and the inside layer of pearl oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells

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Early 20th Century French Used Oyster Shells

Custom Oyster Shell Circular Mirror
Custom Oyster Shell Circular Mirror

Custom Oyster Shell Circular Mirror

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a decorative custom organic oyster shell mirror. The circular frame is designed with

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Late 20th Century American Other Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Shell

Custom Circular Oyster Shell Mirror
Custom Circular Oyster Shell Mirror

Custom Circular Oyster Shell Mirror

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a stunning custom oyster shell creation. The circular mirror plate is surrounded by a

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Late 20th Century American Other Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Shell, Mirror

Oval Oyster Shell Mirror
Oval Oyster Shell Mirror

Oval Oyster Shell Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Fantastic one-of-a-kind oval oyster shell mirror. Topped with amazing huge piece of rutilated

Category

20th Century American Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Shell

Mid-Century Oyster Shell Box
Mid-Century Oyster Shell Box

Mid-Century Oyster Shell Box

Located in Wainscott, NY

Mid-Century oyster shell box. Most likely American. Found on the East Coast. Shells are in very

Category

Mid-20th Century American Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Shell

Vintage Costal Monumental Oyster Shell Mirror
Vintage Costal Monumental Oyster Shell Mirror

Vintage Costal Monumental Oyster Shell Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Introducing the 'Vintage Coastal Monumental Oyster Shell Mirror', a striking fusion of coastal

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Late 20th Century American Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Shell, Mirror, Wood

Empty Oyster Shell
Empty Oyster Shell

Empty Oyster Shell

By Kristine Kainer

Located in San Francisco, CA

>Empty Oyster ShellKristine KainerOil painting on stretched canvasFinished edgesOne-of-a

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Oil

Pearl in Oyster Shell Necklace
Pearl in Oyster Shell Necklace

Pearl in Oyster Shell Necklace

Located in Atlanta, GA

Nouveau Boutique created this pearl in oyster shell necklace combining freshwater pearls and shell

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2010s American Artist Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Pearl

Oyster Shell with Lemon
Oyster Shell with Lemon

Oyster Shell with Lemon

By Kristine Kainer

Located in San Francisco, CA

>Oyster Shell with LemonKristine KainerOil painting on stretched canvasFinished edgesOne

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Oil

Pair of Oyster Shell Grotto Style Wall Sconces
Pair of Oyster Shell Grotto Style Wall Sconces

Pair of Oyster Shell Grotto Style Wall Sconces

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of three light wall sconces composed with an elaborate oyster shell construction in a stylized

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20th Century American British Colonial Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Shell

19th Century Oyster Shell Linen Press
19th Century Oyster Shell Linen Press

19th Century Oyster Shell Linen Press

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality 19th century Oyster shell linen press. The top of the press has a flared

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Walnut

Hermes Black Lizard Leather Oyster Shell Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Hermes Black Lizard Leather Oyster Shell Cuff Bangle Bracelet

Hermes Black Lizard Leather Oyster Shell Cuff Bangle Bracelet

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Hermes 'Oyster Shell' Cuff Bracelet. 18k yellow gold-plated brass with oyster shell detailing and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Gold Plate

Washington Oyster Shell, Oil Painting
Washington Oyster Shell, Oil Painting

Washington Oyster Shell, Oil Painting

By Kristine Kainer

Located in San Francisco, CA

love to eat boutique oysters from the East and West coasts. This particular shell was farmed in

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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Oil

French Midcentury Oyster Shell Grotto Console Table with Painted Wood Top
French Midcentury Oyster Shell Grotto Console Table with Painted Wood Top

French Midcentury Oyster Shell Grotto Console Table with Painted Wood Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French vintage oyster shell grotto console table from the mid 20th century, with painted wood top

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

Materials

Shell, Wood

Shiny Black Ceramic Clam or Oyster Shell Wall Planter
Shiny Black Ceramic Clam or Oyster Shell Wall Planter

Shiny Black Ceramic Clam or Oyster Shell Wall Planter

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

ceramic and is shaped like a clamshell or oyster shell. It affixes to a wall with two hanging holes at the

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Set of Three French Serge Roche 1930s Oyster Shell Wall Lamps
Set of Three French Serge Roche 1930s Oyster Shell Wall Lamps

Set of Three French Serge Roche 1930s Oyster Shell Wall Lamps

By Serge Roche

Located in New York, NY

Set of three French Art Deco white plaster wall lights by Serge Roche styled in oyster shell design

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1930s French Art Deco Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Plaster

New Alexander McQueen Gold Oyster Shell Wedge Sandals Shoes 36 - 6
New Alexander McQueen Gold Oyster Shell Wedge Sandals Shoes 36 - 6

New Alexander McQueen Gold Oyster Shell Wedge Sandals Shoes 36 - 6

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Montgomery, TX

Here it is: the holy grail of all shoes! Alexander McQueen Oyster Shell Wedge Sandals As seen on

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21st Century and Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Mid Century Oyster Shell Shaped Porcelain Lamps, Pair
Mid Century Oyster Shell Shaped Porcelain Lamps, Pair

Mid Century Oyster Shell Shaped Porcelain Lamps, Pair

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mid century oyster shell shaped porcelain lamps - pair The open oyster lamp measures: 16 wide x

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Ajd Stunningly Magnificent Oyster Shell Flippy Floppy REAL Pearls Necklace
Ajd Stunningly Magnificent Oyster Shell Flippy Floppy REAL Pearls Necklace

Ajd Stunningly Magnificent Oyster Shell Flippy Floppy REAL Pearls Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Huge Flipfloppy beautiful glistening natural real Oyster Shell Pearls make up this magnificent 18 1

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2010s Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl

Oyster Shell Shaped Ceramic Tray by Marcel Guillot, circa 1960s
Oyster Shell Shaped Ceramic Tray by Marcel Guillot, circa 1960s

Oyster Shell Shaped Ceramic Tray by Marcel Guillot, circa 1960s

By Marcel Guillot

Located in London, GB

Oyster shell-shaped ceramic platter by French ceramicist, Marcel Guillot (circa 1960s). An

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ceramic

Hollywood Regency Style Pair of Pearl in Oyster Shell Table Lamps
Hollywood Regency Style Pair of Pearl in Oyster Shell Table Lamps

Hollywood Regency Style Pair of Pearl in Oyster Shell Table Lamps

Located in Astoria, NY

A Hollywood Regency style pair of "Pearl in Oyster Shell" table lamps. The shells are

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1970s Hollywood Regency Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Plaster

Oyster Shell in Bronze
Oyster Shell in Bronze

Oyster Shell in Bronze

Located in London, GB

Bronze cast oyster open shell shaped dish signed Saur Den Haag 1978. Saur was a restaurant located

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1970s Dutch Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Bronze

Michael Kneebone Carnelian Mexican Fire Opal Oyster Shell Drop Dangle Earrings
Michael Kneebone Carnelian Mexican Fire Opal Oyster Shell Drop Dangle Earrings

Michael Kneebone Carnelian Mexican Fire Opal Oyster Shell Drop Dangle Earrings

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

Oyster Shell drops. All the gems are well cut and polished. Adding to the drama of theses earrings are

Category

2010s American Contemporary Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Carnelian, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

New Custom Handmade Virgin Mongolian Lamb Pillow in a Rich Oyster Shell Hue
New Custom Handmade Virgin Mongolian Lamb Pillow in a Rich Oyster Shell Hue

New Custom Handmade Virgin Mongolian Lamb Pillow in a Rich Oyster Shell Hue

Located in New York, NY

been realized in a rich pearl hue. The back of the pillow is woven in a subtly textured warm oyster

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Wool

French Palissy Majolica Oyster Stand
French Palissy Majolica Oyster Stand

French Palissy Majolica Oyster Stand

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

French Palissy Majolica oyster stand which features four tiers of open oyster shells, laid on

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1890s French Other Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Queen Anne Style Walnut and Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers
19th Century Queen Anne Style Walnut and Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers

19th Century Queen Anne Style Walnut and Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a Queen Anne style oyster shell veneered chest of drawers. The top of the chest has

Category

Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Walnut

French Art Deco Oyster Glass Wall Lamp, 1930
French Art Deco Oyster Glass Wall Lamp, 1930

French Art Deco Oyster Glass Wall Lamp, 1930

Located in New York, NY

mounded glass shade in the dom of an oyster shell. Newly rewired. One candelabra socket.

Category

1930s French Art Deco Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Metal

Saint Clément French Faïence Sand Gray Majolica Shell, Rope & Lemon Oyster Plate
Saint Clément French Faïence Sand Gray Majolica Shell, Rope & Lemon Oyster Plate

Saint Clément French Faïence Sand Gray Majolica Shell, Rope & Lemon Oyster Plate

By Saint-Clément

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Six oyster shell shaped wells against a stippled ground, monochromatic, in a sandy-gray glaze. The

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Earthenware

Set of Six Superb Limoges Oyster Plates
Set of Six Superb Limoges Oyster Plates

Set of Six Superb Limoges Oyster Plates

By Limoges

Located in New York, NY

individual oyster shell with a uniquely painted marine motif. Manufactured by Limoges with 765 & 38

Category

Late 19th Century French Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Saint Clément French Faïence Majolica Shell and Yellow Lemon Oyster Plate
Saint Clément French Faïence Majolica Shell and Yellow Lemon Oyster Plate

Saint Clément French Faïence Majolica Shell and Yellow Lemon Oyster Plate

By Saint-Clément

Located in Philadelphia, PA

1930-1940. Six oyster shell shaped wells against a stippled ground in a blue-green watery glaze. The

Category

1930s French French Provincial Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Wedgwood Majolica Oyster Plate with Dolphins
19th Century Wedgwood Majolica Oyster Plate with Dolphins

19th Century Wedgwood Majolica Oyster Plate with Dolphins

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century English Wedgwood majolica oyster plate, with five oyster shell wells, central well

Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Majolica

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

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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.