Victorian Shell Art

This is the most amazing quality and designed shell cameo presented in a Victorian style gold rococo frame with a stylish border of scrolls and leaves. The entire frame and easel bac...

This is such a beautiful piece. The expert, and patient, workmanship to carve the detail into this piece, must be seen to be appreciated. And let's not overlook the detail on the s...

Charming sailors valentine hand crafted in an ambitious composition of exotic sea shells with a distressed mirror at the center, presented in an octagon form shadow box.

Sailor's double shell valentine, Barbados, West Indies The West Indian sailor's valentine is of typical octagonal shape with two sides, hinged in the center. One side with a sta...

Charming sailors valentine hand crafted in an ambitious composition of exotic sea shells with a distressed mirror at the center, presented in an octagon form shadow box.

Sailor's Double Valentine, Barbados, circa 1885. A Victorian mahogany framed boxed Sailor's Valentine, with decorative shell heart detailing to one side and with "Home Sweet H...

1880s Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Tortoise Shell Celluloid Hair Comb. Features an intricate, Filigree Crown motif design crafted in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The delicate, hand ...

Large lofty wall hanging 19th century turtle shell with its iconic form and alluring organic variegated color scheme.

This is a fanciful shell art rectangular frame encompassing a mirror plate, 20th century.

Sailor made Victorian seashell encrusted hinged box with four tintypes portraits of a sailor and his family mounted on top with wallpaper lining.

A charming American Victorian tramp art shell encrusted jewelry box; the rectangular lid over a conforming body adorned overall with various sized sea shells; the interior fitted wit...

Impressive 19th century English mixed media painting on paper depicting a still life composition of exotic sea shells in a centerpiece, expertly arranged and executed in ambitious re...

Deaigner Aurelio Teno. created this Surrealist Sterling Silver & Whole Sunken Shell ,as the back ,Squirrel Character with red coral Stone eyes Presented on a marble stone base. Creat...

Lovely jeweled comb that is a great addition to your hair accessories collection and also makes a special gift. Made of tortoise shell, silver and tastefully accented with rose cut ...

Tortoise shell art glass bowl, circa 1900, England. Tortoise shell art glass was patented in London in 1880 by Francis Pohl and S.A. Whitman. It is created by two layers of hand blow...

Discover the timeless elegance of this 1920s art deco 14 karat white gold brooch, featuring a beautifully carved shell cameo set within a delicate floral filigree frame. This versati...

The large sailor's valentine made of shells from Barbados has on the left side a star for with the unusual motto Home to Stay above. To the right is a heart shape with a rose above. ...

Sailor's double Valentine-For My Dearie, Barbados, circa 1885 Fabulous sailor's double valentine within a mahogany frame with the rare motto "For my Dearie" on the left in a c...

Sailor's Valentine of Large Size with Motto "A Gift of Love", The octagonal sailor's valentine is in a hinged mahogany and pine case, each side containing groups of artfully arrange...

Large double Sailor's Valentine with motto "Love as Deep as The Ocean", Barbados, West Indes, circa 1885. The large sailor's valentine with a red surround and a central heart de...

Enchanting 19th century English sailors valentine with a sailing ship image with shells and coral under a convex lens inside a frame lovingly composed in exotic seashells.

Sailor's large double valentine, circa 1885-1910 Wonderful and colorful large sailor's valentine with a heart to one side with seahorse and flowerhead to the other. Dimension...

Charming sailor's valentine ambitiously hand crafted with white seashell specimens in star form composition and presented under glass in an octagon shadow box by Authentic Models.

Charming vintage sailors valentine handcrafted with exotic organic seashells ambitiously arranged around a distressed mirror. Presented under glass in an octagon wood shadow box.

Lofty pair of sailor's valentines. One with a floral motif and one with a heart, both ambitiously handcrafted in exotic sea shells meticulously composed and presented under glass in ...

Standout vintage sailors valentine handcrafted in white seashells meticulously composed in a "star" or a "ray of sun" motif with floral design borders. Presented under glass in a mah...

Victorian sea shell art. Tall light house with a night light in the top.

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite hand made Victorian style Sailors shell display A truly wonderful thing, original...

A double sailor's valentine, arranged multi-color shells in a hinged octagonal wooden case with heart and circular shaped motifs. One side of case exterior is unfinished, Meas...

French Caribbean sea shell-work picture, circa 1820-1840. The superb early 19th-century rectangular picture with a central reserve depicting naval objects including flags, drums,...

Late 19th century sea shell aquarium from England.

18th century natural history engraving depicting shells by Robert Benard after Henry Joseph Redoute. Henry Redoute was the brother of the great botanical artist Pierre Joseph Redout...

18th century natural history engraving depicting shells by Robert Benard after Henry Joseph Redoute. Henry Redoute was the brother of the great botanical artist Pierre Joseph Redout...

This vintage unmounted Carnelian shell cameo depicting the profile of the beautiful young lady with a little bird is very well carved in exquisite detail. This cameo dates back to ar...

19th Century Rare colorful Majolica Palissy Crab & Shells platter signed Thomas Sergent. Differents shells, sea urchins, crabs, mussels.

Collection of 8 antique natural history prints

Very rare set of 5 French shell shaped plates signed Choisy Le Roi circa 1890.

British army canvas artillery shell carriers, or quirky stick stands This is a pair of saddler made canvas artillery shell carriers they have two reinforced bands, leather handle...

Display it as a sculptural piece, as a table accent, or in your curio cabinet. Late Victorian, Art Nouveau era. Measures 6 7/8" tall x 3" wide.

Display it as a sculptural piece, as a table accent, or in your curio cabinet. Late Victorian, Art Nouveau era. Measures 6 5/8" tall x 2 3/4" wide.

Large Sailor's Valentine with Seashells, Barbados, West Indies, Circa 1885 The West Indian sailor’s valentine is of typical octagonal form with a glazed wood case with a compa...

Display it as a sculptural piece, as a table accent, or in your curio cabinet. Late Victorian, Art Nouveau era. Measures 7 1/4" tall x 3" wide.

Display it as a sculptural piece, as a table accent, or in your curio cabinet. Late Victorian, Art Nouveau era. Measures 7 1/4" tall x 3" wide.

Sailors Valentine crafted with patience and care as a romantic offering displaying sea shells in a dynamic kaleidoscope pattern using multiple specimens.

British colonial sailors valentine handcrafted in a star form ambitiously composed with exotic seashells around an image of a sailboat in a harbour as seen through a convex glass lens.

Pair Victorian Sailor’s Valentine Shell Pictures in Oak Frames c.1860.
Sailors' valentines were gifts from sailors to their sweethearts that often included affectionate sayin...

The height of elegance, the engraved marquetry of mother of pearl against the mottled chocolate to cognac coloration of the old tortoise shell is just stunning, and never more so tha...

A delightful and very unusual Victorian framed Valentine’s shell picture, depicting an architectural colonnaded portico c.1850. Beautifully made and with meticulous attention to detail.

Close enough to be used as a pair, these large pictures are in the same class as the more common smaller cased shell work valentines that were produced in the West Indies during 19...

Terrific Victorian mid-late 19th century era black painted wood shadowbox with a removable glass faced lid and individual compartments. Box has all-over expected age wear and scratch...

Terrific Victorian mid-late 19th century era black painted wood shadowbox with a removable glass faced lid with cotton padded compartments. Box has all-over expected age wear and scr...

Here's a uniquely styled little beauty you'll love to display. It's of finest old French tortoise shell artistry, including spectacular pique work, a lovely old fitted crimson silk i...

Home Port and High Seas: A Victorian Sailor’s Woolwork of a Royal Navy Second-Rate This meticulously crafted sailor's woolwork, popularly known as a "woolie," serves as a vibrant te...

Vivianna Torun Bulow Hube for George Jensen, a rare Sterling Silver Necklace with reddish brown banded agate detachable pendant on collar, Denmark, C. 1975, stamped Georg Jensen in a...

A gorgeous antique Victorian era hair comb. It is a two pronged celluloid hair comb in a yellow shade. The top is adorned with a pretty cut steel butterfly. Cut steel was populari...

Charming 19th Century English heart form sailors valentine ambitiously handcrafted with exotic seashells around a sailboat image as seen through a glass lens.

A Timeless Symbol of Luxury and Refinement Enhance your vanity or collector’s display with this Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Hair Brush, elegantly adorned with blue guil...

This fabulous carved Victorian brooch was made around the late 1800s. It depicts a beautiful portrait in the form of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures. The execution of the shell is...

This very important 18k white gold vintage crown is set with a total of exactly 60.08ct of round brilliant cut and baguette diamonds, and with thirty four panels of vintage turquoise...

This empire tiara was made out fire gilt metal in 1810 ca. It is decorated with thirty five facetted corallium rubrum beads riveted onto the headv ornament. The tiara features a pier...

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship circa 1765 The sailor's woolwork, also known as a woolie, depicts a port side view of a three-masted British Royal Navy ship sailing ...

Antique Sapphire Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1900 Makers Mark F H L This exquisite Edwardian ring features a stunning, square-cut pale blue sapphire that is elegan...

Starburst Opal Ring. Vintage style opal ring. 14 kt solid gold ring with oval opal cabochon. Multicolor opal ring. Pearl and opal ring. October birthstone ring. Ethiopian opal ring. ...

A fine antique carved shell cameo brooch. In a 10K gold mount. With a bezel-set, carved shell cameo of the Greek goddess Hera, the goddess of women, marriage, and childbirth. (Know...