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Material: Mother-of-Pearl
18th Century Italian "Young John the Baptist" Framed in a Fluorite & Gold Frame
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian "Young John the Baptist" painting framed with purple and yellow fluorite. The painting original came from Tuscany and depicts him as a young man with a lamb. Thi...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Cauliflower" Fossil Agate Coral with Baroque Pearls and Shells
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
"Cauliflower" fossil agate coral adorned with natural-forming baroque pearls and shells. Fossil agate coral is Florida's state stone and is known for its unique formation that can take place over 20 million years. It's a natural gemstone that is created when prehistoric coral is gradually replaced with agate. This is a complete piece of fossil coral head...
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15th Century and Earlier American Organic Modern Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral

R and Y Augousti Shagreen and Mother-of-Pearl Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
R&Y Augousti shagreen and mother-of-pearl vase, Paris, 21st Century. In great vintage condition.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Shagreen, Mother-of-Pearl

1980s Italian Pyramid Mother Of Pearl Wood Sculpture Decorative Object Fine Art
Located in Miami, FL
Arts And Crafts Periode Italian Pyramid made out of pieces polished Mother of Pearl shells over wood Sculpture. Reflects the light in a warm and elegant shimmer. Beautiful crafted wi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Large marquetry jewelry box or casket, 19th century
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine large marquetry jewelry box : amaranth veneer with brass and mother of pearl inlays ; the inside is upholstered with silk, Napoleon III Parisian production, mid 19th century c...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Three Perfumes Scent Bottles In Mother of Pearl and Silver Metal Heart
Located in Wembley, GB
A very unique set of 3 antique perfume/snuff bottles. Creatively hand made from a beautiful seashell, mother of pearl finish, and intricately crafted silver work forming this piece o...
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1880s Spanish Arts and Crafts Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

19th Century Walnut Box With Bone and Mother Of Pearl Inlay
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century walnut box with bone and mother of pearl inlay, whaler made. This beautifully hand crafted box would have been made during the long voyage of a whaling ship. The star in...
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Important 18th Century Porcelain and Bronze Box by Meissen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 1 3/4in W: 3 1/2in D: 2in This Mid 18th Century Porcelain and Bronze Box by Meissen is truly a spectacular piece and is of the highest quality! If you look at the p...
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Late 18th Century German Rococo Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Maitland-Smith Bronze and Mother of Pearl Turtle Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming vintage turtle sculpture or object of art crafted in bronze with a mother of pearl shell. Signed Maitland-Smith on the bottom.
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maitland Smith tessellated stone box with a mother of pearl finial handle. The interior of the box is lined with a black felt and has a removable lid. The box rests on sterling silver ball and claw feet as well as the entirety of the box is framed with a sterling silver border. History and craftsmanship for nearly four decades Maitland-Smith has been in the business of creating exquisite and unique decorative accessories, lighting and accent furniture and elegant mirrors from our La Barge Collection. Founded by a London antiques dealer with the eye of a connoisseur, Maitland-Smith has carried on the tradition of creating stunning accents for the home of the highest quality. From the beginning, our many workrooms have been artisan based and employ time-honored techniques developed before the machine age. Many of these skills date back to the world’s earliest civilizations, and are associated with Fine quality furniture and decorative arts. Maitland-Smith is well-known for many handcrafted specialties, including hand carved tropical mahogany, handcut and inlaid exotic wood veneers, lost wax cast metal mounts and decorative objects, as well as, traditional vegetable tanned and hand-tooled leather. Other areas of expertise include finely executed porcelains, sophisticated finishing techniques, and detailed hand painting. Maitland Smith draws inspiration from great works from the 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries and in collaboration with design partners Tony Duquette Studios and its president, Hutton Wilkinson and also Celerie Kemble, Donald Bustraan...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Marble, Sterling Silver

Exquisite Mother of Pearl Inlaid Lacquer Elephant Motif Tissue Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite mother of pearl inlaid lacquer elephant motif tissue box, Intricately inlaid all over with numerous elephants in landscape. Fitted with a si...
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20th Century Anglo-Indian Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Ruler Selenite with Natural-Forming Baroque Pearls on a Lucite Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Ruler Selenite with natural forming baroque pearls on a lucite base. Ruler selenite or "selenite logs" are single, prismatic selenite crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by the evaporation of ocean brine. This mineral is characterized by a silky, pearly luster called satin spare. It is then adorned with the baroque pearls which coordinate beautifully with the sleek selenite. Interi transforms Italian artifacts...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair Franz Bergmann Austrian Bronze Figures in Moorish Brackets, Early 20th c
Located in Austin, TX
Two good Franz Bergmann Austrian cold painted bronze figures now mounted in highly architectural Moroccan Moorish style carved and inlaid wood brackets, early 20th century, Austria a...
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1910s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Set/10 Ceramic, Glass and Wood Pots & Vases Handmade Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/10 ceramic, glass and wood vases pots with lids, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. Wooden Box "Lanzarote" L W. 21 x De. 12 x H. 42cm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Onyx, Marble, Gold Leaf, Metal, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel,...

18th Century Italian Angel Wing on a Crystal Quartz Cluster with Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian hand-carved gold leaf angel wing on a crystal quartz cluster with Baroque pearls. The hand-carved gold leaf angel wing is originally from a historic church in Liguria. This piece is particularly rare and exquisite due to its unique shape and size. It is gold leaf and has a bole underlay. The ecclesiastical artifact is mounted on a bed of quartz crystals. The Baroque pearls, tangerine quartz...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Candlestick Top with Sunset Cactus Quartz and Baroque Pearl
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian candlestick top decorated with sunset cactus quartz and a baroque pearl. The gold leaf candlestick top originally came from an 18th century Italian candlestic...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Gilt Bouquet on Hematoid Quartz with Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gilded bouquet fragment mounted on a golden, polished hematoid slab and adorned with baroque pearls. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the art...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Black Polished Abalone Shell on Obsidian with Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Black polished abalone shell on obsidian with baroque pearls. Abalone shells are known for their iridescent and pearlescent features. This rare form of abalone has a mostly black o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Lava

Carved Natural Amber Sculpture "Nesting Snakes" by Lee Downey Bali, Indonesia
By Lee Downey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A finely carved natural Aber Specimen group of nesting snakes, featuring a large, very clear amber specimen from Chiapas, Mexico, a carving representing two snakes intertwined around a tree trunk rests within a section of natural moose antler which cleverly represents the base of the tree. A mother-of-pearl carved egg form tops the display. On a jet base with an amber piece giving the impression of an imbedded sphere. Offered with a custom-fitted Balinese fabric...
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Country Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Antique Chinese Wood and Mother of Pearl Planter
Located in Toronto, ON
A unique Antique Chinese hexagonal wood planter with inlaid mother of pearl and bronze details.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Large Vintage Maitland-Smith Mother of Pearl Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large Vintage Maitland-Smith Mother of Pearl Box. The top inlaid with a strip of brass. The box sits on top of round ball feet.
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1980s Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Jewelry Inlaid Sadeli Footed Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th century Anglo-Indian jewelry, trinket footed box, inlay with ebony, mosaic marquetry Sadeli work and a carved Hindu scene on top. The box case is made from sandalwood wi...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Mahogany Jewelry Box with Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mahogany box with inlaid mother of pearl and mirror, on small round brass feet.
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Early 19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany, Mother-of-Pearl

Large Japanese Namban Lacquer Coffer Arqueta, 16th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large Japanese Namban lacquer arqueta coffer for the Portuguese market Kyoto, Momoyama-period, late 16th century In Hinoki cypress lacquered in ...
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16th Century Japanese Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Victorian Necessaire De Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
A wonderful English coromandel travel case, or necessaire de voyage, boasts toiletries adorned with Victorian silver, cut crystal, and mother-of-p...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Mother of Pearl Vinaigrette, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This delightful gold and mother of pearl vinaigrette is ripe with 19th-century charm. Emblazoned with the initials "E.L" for its original owner, the book-shaped vinaigrette almost ce...
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19th Century French Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

19th century English Rosewood Tea Caddy with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Savannah, GA
Tea Caddy made of rosewood with extensive mother-of-pearl decoration to the top and front. Special features include bun feet and unusual handles on either side with mother-of-pearl b...
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1810s English Regency Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

18th Century 'Florence Fragment' Vase with Agate Coral and Fossil Oyster Shells
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th or 18th century Italian fragment vase with agate coral, zig zag oyster fossil arms, fossil shells, and a baroque pearl on a polished petrified wood base. This fragment is fro...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral

Pair of 18th Century Italian Fragments with Gold Flower Reliefs & Golden Barite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian fragments with a gold flower relief decorated with natural forming baroque pearls to emulate the flower on a matrix of barite and double terminated calci...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Cross with Smoky Quartz Crystals and Pyrite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian cross mounted on smoky quartz crystals in matrix with pyrite formations. The center of the cross has an abstract figure of Christ created from acrylic crystals. The missing sunrays are replaced with the smoky quartz crystal points...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral, Rock Crystal

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Miniature Mecca Fragment with Fossil Agate Coral
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian mecca miniature fragment with fossil agate coral. The fragment was originally part of an 18th century Italian candlestick from a historic church. I...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Gilded Candlestick with Pearlescent and Gold Shells
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gilded candlestick mounted with a pearlescent oyster shell and adorned with gold leaf shells. The 18th century Italian candlestick is originally from a histori...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Giltwood

R & Y Augousti Mother of Pearl Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
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Early 2000s Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell And Mother Of Pearl Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Circa 1750. Tortoiseshell and mother of pearl box with sliding top from Mexico 18th century. Beautiful designs all over. As is condition.
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1750s Mexican Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Charles X Dance Card in Mother-of-Pearl and Bronze, Palais-Royal Work
Located in Paris, FR
Charles X dance card in mother of pearl and ormolu, embellished with flowers and flowery interlacing. It is engraved with “Souvenir” and decorated with deli...
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Amethyst Slice with a Baroque Pearl on a Polished Wood Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Amethyst slice with a baroque natural forming pearl on a polished wood base. This amethyst is rare in how large it is, its beautiful shape, and its l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Amethyst

Pair of Ruler Selenite on Lucite Bases
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A pair of ruler selenite on lucite bases. Ruler selenite or "selenite logs" are single, prismatic selenite crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by the evaporation of ocean brine. This mineral is a crystallized form of gypsum and is characterized by a silky, pearly luster called satin spare. Interi transforms Italian artifacts...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

19th Century French Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Travel Vanity Trinket Case
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful, antique jewelry box set was crafted in France, circa 1870. The box has a mother of pearl crest on the top and front, and reveals several dividers inside while the com...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Japanese Nagasaki Export Lacquer Box with Depiction of the 'Trippenhuis'
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Japanese Nagasaki export lacquer box with mother-of-pearl depiction of the Amsterdam ‘Trippenhuis’ Edo-period, circa 1830 H. 12.5 x W. 24...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay Stationery Box, c. 1930's, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Korean black lacquer and mother of pearl inlay stationery box with lion and peony, circa 1930's, Korea. The rectangular box and cover ...
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1930s Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Softwood, Lacquer

Middle Eastern Mosaic Moorish Mother of Pearl Inlaid Trinket Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted marquetry Moorish wood inlay micro mosaic inlaid with mother of pearl. Handcrafted khatam wooden box with very delicate micro mosaic marquetry from the ancient Persian t...
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20th Century Lebanese Moorish Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Walnut and Brass Dome-Top Wood English Sewing Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
English walnut and brass dome-top box with Mother-of-Pearl, ca. 1860. With 6 sewing tools, 4 have mother of pearl handles, 7 pieces of circular fabric sam...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Amethyst Slice with Calcite Deposits and a Baroque Pearl on a Polished Wood Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Amethyst slice with calcite deposits and a Baroque natural forming pearl on a polished wood base. This amethyst is rare in how large it is and how it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Amethyst, Gold Leaf

Ruler Selenite with an 18th Century Italian Fragment & Baroque Pearls on Lucite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Ruler Selenite with an 18th century Italian gold leaf fragment. Mica, and natural forming baroque pearls on a lucite base. Ruler selenite or "selenite logs" are single, prismatic selenite crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by the evaporation of ocean brine. This mineral is characterized by a silky, pearly luster called satin spar. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the artist and creative director of Interi. The date of manufacture reflects when she created the piece but the Italian fragment is originally 18th century. Interi transforms Italian artifacts...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Organic Modern Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pre Colombian Choker Necklace with Mother of Pearl and Beads
Located in Dallas, TX
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 100 to 500 CE. A choker necklace comprised of seven strands strung with hundreds of black and white hand-carved shell beads. The strands...
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15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

Wooden box with briar veneer and mother of pearl inserts, Italy 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
Wooden box with lock and mirror inside. The external covering is in briar wood veneer, brass with mother of pearl inserts, the handles are in brass. Italy half 19th century.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Candlestick Top with Agate Coral and Baroque Pearl
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian candlestick top with polished agate coral and a baroque pearl. The 18th century candlestick top originally came from a candlestick from a church in Tuscany. T...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral, Gold Leaf

Antique Victorian Dinner Bell
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
That's an antique dinner bell with abalone , mother -of-pearl bell on a white marble base. I found this object in France during a vacation, and the...
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Early 20th Century French Other Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

3 Large Nesting Pillar Candle Holders Handmade Mother of Pearl Turned Wood 1970
Located in Miami, FL
These 3 graduated pillar candle holders are perfect for decorating your fireplace, bedroom, dresser, dining table, kitchen, living room, and more. Besides daily home decoration, this tall candle holder...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Carved Citrine Pill Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite French pill box combines the mastery of the French goldsmithing tradition with the radiance of citrine. The box was crafted by the celebrated French jeweler Gustave-Roger Sandoz, who was renowned for producing exceptional pieces with a variety of gems in the Art Nouveau style. In this example, he brilliantly combined pieces of highly translucent, golden citrine with gold to create the exquisite box. The texture of the carving is exceptional, with a natural and dynamic motif that evokes the very best tenets of the Art Nouveau style. The gold rim is further decorated with tiny beads, while a pearl-mounted gold leaf finial completes the exceptional piece. Maison Gustave Sandoz...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Art Glass

Musical Palais Royal Ring Stand and Jewellery Box, of Cupid with Harp
Located in London, GB
A fine, early and very unusual Palais Royal Cupid and Harp musical box with two-air cylinder movement. The finely modelled cupid sits upon an Empire stool and plays a classical 16 s...
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1830s Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

English Papier-mâché Spectacle Case with Mother-of-pearl Inlay, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century spectacle case has an elegant design of lacquered papier-mâché with mother-of-pearl inlay. The inlaid decoration depicts a spray of various flowers and is bord...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer, Paper

Two Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills Birds White Ivory Stone and Fossil Stone
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant pair of birds in white ivory stone with beige fossil stone mounted on a square base. The beaks as well as the bases are in mother-of-pearl. Makers mark underneath, Marquis Co...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

18th-century Dutch-colonial Peranakan mother-of-pearl casket with silver mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Indonesian Peranakan mother-of-pearl inlaid mastic sirih casket with silver mounts Jakarta (Batavia), circa 1720-1730, the silver hinges marked for Batavia, maker’s mark HS or SH...
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Mid-18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Outstanding French Dore Bronze Ormolu Mother of Pearl Picture Photo Frame
Located in Roslyn, NY
Outstanding French dore bronze ormolu & mother of pearl picture / photo frame with easel back.
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20th Century French Belle Époque Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Amethyst and Mother of Pearl Lidded Box by Antony Redmile
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Anglo Indian style hinged box ambitiously covered in a mother of pearl geometric mosaic and featuring a fixed cluster of amethyst stones on top. Stamped "redmile London".
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20th Century English Anglo-Indian Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Amethyst

Pair of Japanese Ceramic Black & Mother of Pearl Candelabra Made by Hand 1960
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 2 Maruni Japan ceramic black and Mother of pearl design Mid-Century Modern. Marked at the base, Maruni Patented Lacquerware metal base, made by Hand...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique 19th Century Mother of Pearl Inlaid Games Box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique 19th Century Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Games Box, the lid inlaid with ornate flower decoration to the edges and a set of aces to the middle. The lid opens to reveal a red interi...
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Nautical Mother of Pearl & Seashell Decorative Box
Located in Miami, FL
Tiffany Style handcrafted Mid-Century Modern nautical décor mother of pearl shell box or keepsake. The big Seashell is the handle to open it. Beautiful...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century English Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A 19th century English box that has inlaid mother of pearl and silver. Box has a removable tray with different compartments and a wonderful flame stitch paper inside. A very beautifu...
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1890s English Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Antique English Exceptional Lacquer Mother-of-Pearl Travel Desk, circa 1860-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
This writing slope (or portable writing desk) is richly decorated with mother-of-pearl and pleasing painted florals. It is a little jewel in and ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

19th Century Charles X Gilt Bronze and Mother-of-Pearl Box
Located in Paris, FR
Small, oval Charles X box in mother-of-pearl and gilded bronze with a flower-shaped key. The lid has a white nacre plate and is decorated with a central medallion that displays color...
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Korean Lacquer Box with Inner Tray and MOP inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely vintage Korean lacquer box in bright red and decorated with mother-of-pearl inlays circa 1970-80s. The square form box features an auspicio...
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Late 20th Century Korean Arts and Crafts Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Vintage to Antique Wood Box with Hidden Compartments Marquetry Inlay MOP
Located in Greer, SC
Intriguing antique hand crafted wood box with marquetry top. This decorative box features paua shell and mother of pearl inlay, there are also two secret compartments which makes thi...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Early 19th Century Regency Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy of Sarcophagus Form
Located in Long Island City, NY
The body and hinged lid with mother of pearl and brass-line inlay. The fitted interior is lined with purple velvet. With a brass escutcheon and bun foot.
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1820s Irish Regency Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Ring Holders in Mother of Pearl and Gilt Bronze, Palais Royal Work
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Charles X ring holders (baguiers) with ormolu mounts embellished with small flowers. A high backing of mother-of-pearl joins a small, ormolu bowl featuring openwork interlaci...
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1820s French Charles X Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

18th Century Italian Gilded Candlestick with Pearlescent and Gold Shells
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gilded candlestick mounted with a pearlescent oyster shell and adorned with gold leaf shells. The 18th century Italian candlestick is originally from a histori...
Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Mother-of-Pearl Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Giltwood

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