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Material: Shell
Gabriella Crespi Decorative Tray in Mother of Pearl, Coral and Brass, Italy '70s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous and unique decorative centerpiece or vide-poche made in mother-of-pearl shells, gilded brass and coral. This spectacular piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s, clear...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral, Brass

Inlaid Table Cabinet
Located in Bradenton, FL
Inlaid table cabinet with six compartments and two handles. This is a beautifully decorated crafted box reflecting the craftsmanship and cultural influences of Goa during the colonia...
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural seashell from the sea, circa ealry-20th century or earlier. Shell appears to be what is called a 'great rapa chank', with origin off the cost of Sri Lanka. A beau...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Stamp Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Art Deco period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone stamp box By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, early 20th century Measures: 4"W x 2.13"D x 1.25"H. Good orig...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Italian Silvered Nautilus Shell By Ruzzetti & Gow
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century Italian nautilus shell enhanced with silver plate overlay and presented on a silvered faux rock base. Signed Ruzzetti & Gow on the bottom.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Seashell Encrusted Jewelry Box, Vintage Coastal
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage seashell encrusted jewelry box embodies the bohemian aesthetic popular during the mid- 20th century. Hand-crafted with an array of shells...
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1970s American Bohemian Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

French Deco Style Eggshell Lacquer Ginger Jar
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning eggshell lacquer vase in the style of Jean Dunand featuring, thousands of small pieces of eggshell laid in a scale pattern in the lacquer. Like a miniature mosaic and then ...
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Eggshell, Lacquer, Earthenware

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Bowl With Abalone Inlay
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze dish or shallow bowl with abalone inlay By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Meas...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

1970s Petite Silver Trinket Box Mother of Pearl & Abalone Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Tiny Rose Silver Trinket Box Mother of Pearl & Abalone Shell interior Mahogany wood alpaca silver metal Mexico stamped Alpaca 1.13 h x 2 3/16 d x 3.13 Good vintage ...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Abalone Seashell Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful abalone seashell box with demi-lune arched lid, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Mexico. Box is rectangular, entirely decorated with abalone seashell, wood lined, finished ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Abalone Seashell Picture Frame '80s '90s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful abalone seashell picture frame attributed to design Maison Maitland-Smith, circa late-20th century. Picture frame is rectangular/octagonal in shape made of iridescent aba...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Velvet, Abalone

18th Century Italian Cross on a Pink Hematoid Quartz Heart with Aurora Crystals
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian cross mounted on a polished pink hematite quartz heart and adorned with aurora (sunset) quartz and a natural-forming cross shaped baroque pearl. The 18th centu...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

20th Century Art Nouveau Walnut Jewelry Box, Austria circa 1910
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Decorative 20th century Art Nouveau walnut jewellery box from the early period in Austria around 1910. A gorgeous looking solid wooden box with a fantastic grain. The original interi...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Jewelry Box with Geometric and Floral Patterns
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This is a Moorish-style jewelry box adorned with inlaid marquetry work, featuring a mosaic of geometric and floral patterns. The design is highly detailed, with small pieces of wood,...
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1940s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood

Large White Crystal Geode with a Natural Baroque Pearl
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Large white crystal quartz geode with a large naturally forming baroque pearl. 28lbs. Geodes are formed as gas bubbles within volcanic lava. Over time, the lava flow weathers away to leave the quartz geode buried deep in the Moroccan desert. This was dug by hand and includes druzy white crystal formations. This is a large geode specimen...
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15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Prehistoric Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Mexican Brass Abalone and Chrome Scorpion in the Style of Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful Mexican Metalwork in the style of Los Castillo. The shape is that of a Scorpion with Brass legs, tail and pinchers, accented with abalone and a Chrome body... the piece...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Chrome

A Pair of Italian Silver Ducks Mounted on Seashells
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian conch shell sculptures with silver accents in the form of ducks. In the style of Gabriella Binazzi. Circa 1970.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Group of Three Italian Silver Plate Seashells, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout group of three organic seashells with a silver plate coating to enhance the sculptural elements. Signed Argenterie Made in Italy on a small plaque. Priced Individually: L...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Italian Shell Encrusted Grotto Jewelry Box Re-Lined Interior c. 1950
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This finely crafted Italian shell-encrusted jewelry box exudes a charming Grotto style, typical of mid-century decorative art from the 1950s. Its...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Natural Matching Pair Whole Complete Giant Clam Sea Shell Tridacna Gugas 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful complete natural specimen, Tridacna Gigantas / Giant Clam shell / fossil featuring matching top and bottom halves. White in color. Seven folds. N...
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Late 20th Century Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Chinese Lacquered Happiness Box with Birds & Blossoms, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This finely lacquered box was once presented as a gift, filled with popular snacks like roasted melon seeds, dried fruit, and cinnamon-toasted soy beans. Dated to the late 19th centu...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

English 19th Century Small on Box on Stand With Inlaid Mother-Of-Pearl
Located in Southampton, NY
English 19th Century Small on Box on Stand With Inlaid Mother-Of-Pearl. This is an antique English walnut dressing or vanity box, dating to the 19th century. The box features a beaut...
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19th Century English Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Trio of Hand Woven Suspended Textile Sculptures by Fiber Artist Barbara Coburn
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a collection of hand woven textile sculptures by fiber artist Barbara Coburn created in the 1970s and designed to be suspended from the ceiling....
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Mid-20th Century American Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Mayan Style Mask Sculpture - Unsigned - Mexico - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Mayan style mask form sculpture - featuring a glazed finish and black base - fiberglass structure - unsigned - Mexico - late 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - n...
Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Fiberglass

Vintage Seashells Box
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This beautiful shell box is a true work of art, meticulously crafted with a variety of seashells and rock crystals The box features a beautiful array of colors and textures, with she...
Category

20th Century American Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Owl Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A rich dark brown hand-carved owl sculpture, circa 20th century. Owl has expressive eyes, pointy beak, and small mother-of-pearl accent detail at top center. Piece is entirely hand-crafted. Measures 3.32" Height. Pink onyx owl...
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20th Century Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Horn, Mother-of-Pearl, Resin

Antique Mother of Pearl Nautical Nautilus Souvenir Sea Shell Trinket 3"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique polished mother or pearl spiral nautical sea shell with scalloped edge mounted to a matching base, painted with the worn name of the place it was from. Petite size perfect fo...
Category

Early 20th Century Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique English Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Jewellery Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Victorian Circa 1875 From our Jewellery Box collection, we are pleased to offer this stunning Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Jewellery Box. The Jewellery Box of rectangular shape be...
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

Old Large Conch or Queen Helmet Shell, 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Old large conch or Queen helmet shell, 1970 In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Shell.
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Wai Hing Clocks Co. Chinoiserie Lacquer German Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Wai Hing Clocks Co. Chinossorie Black Lacquer Hand-Painted Mother of Pearl inlaid German Movement Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock This black lacquer grandfather clock...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Cornucopia of Nautilus Shell and Lizard Object d’Art
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cornucopia of nautilus shell and lizard mounted on bronze tree in the style of Tony Duqette attributed to Maitland Smith. Lizard has a beautiful tessellated panshell detail on the ba...
Category

1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Giant natural scalloped South Pacific Tridacna Gigas clam shell The giant clams are the members of the clam genus Tridacna that are the largest living bivalve mollusks. Tridacna giga...
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Early 20th Century Pacific Islands Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Set of Seven Neoclassical Architettura Lacquer Eggshell Boxes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating and rare set of seven boxes featuring a lacquered eggshell veneer attributed to French artist Thierry Voeltzel. Each box is designed with Greco-Roman neoclassical archite...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Eggshell, Lacquer

Antique English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Regency Circa 1811 From our Tea Caddy collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rectangular form with a squared body and rai...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell, professionally mounted on solid onyx marble base, the shell is cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. Beautiful natural piece of ar...
Category

20th Century American Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Onyx

Queen Conch Shell Aliger Gigas Rare Souvenir Marine Arena Johns Pass Florida 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare marked mid century natural Queen Conch sea shell (Aliger gigas) souvenir from Marine Arena Johns Pass Florida. Off white with a slight flush of coral-pink. Nautical, Maritime, beach decor. "Jack Hurlbut opened Marine Arena at Johns Pass (Florida) on July 4, 1953. Located a few steps from the original 1927 Johns Pass bridge, this attraction featured a variety of marine life, including Paddy the Porpoise in the early 1960s. During the busy tourist season, Marine Arena offered 3 porpoise shows a day. Marine Arena closed in 1965, shortly after the larger Aquatarium opened near 64th Avenue in St. Pete Beach. The Johns Pass Aquarium briefly operated there during the late 1970s." (Source: The Gabber - Historic Roadside Attractions on Madeira Beach) "Aliger gigas, originally known as Strombus gigas or more recently as Lobatus gigas, commonly known as the queen conch, is a species of large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family of true conches, the Strombidae. This species is one of the largest molluscs native to the Caribbean Sea, and tropical northwestern Atlantic, from Bermuda to Brazil, reaching up to 35.2 centimetres (13.9 in) in shell length. A. gigas is closely related to the goliath conch...
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Late 20th Century Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Antique German Walnut Inlaid Mother of Pearl Short Drop Peekaboo Wall Clock 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique short drop wall clock featuring a round beveled frame accented with inlaid mother of pearl cut-out leaf designs. The drop features an oval peekaboo window framed in black met...
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Early 20th Century Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Walnut

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 19th century clock is stunning with its diamond-shaped rippling clock frame of ebony-painted wood. Mother-of-pearl floral and foliate designs are inlaid in differently stained m...
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19th Century French Other Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 19th century clock is stunning with its diamond shaped rippling clock frame of ebony painted wood. Mother-of-pearl floral and foliate designs are inlaid in differently stained m...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood, Mahogany, Porcelain, Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century English Rosewood & Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique Victorian English rosewood jewellery box with fitted interior, a removable inner jewellery tray, and fully working lock and key, circa 1850. The lid and front of thi...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Red Hematoid Quartz Heart with an 18th Century Italian Angel and a Baroque Pearl
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 'Sacred Heart' - 18th century Italian gilded angel mounted on a polished red hematoid quartz heart and adorned with a natural-forming baroque pearl. The piece is inspired ...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Gold Leaf

19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver-Mounted 2-Compartmented Box, European, possibly Dutch. Unmarked A unique and whimsical 19th-century continental tortoise shell silver-...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tessellated Abalone Shell Brass Inlaid Cigarette Tobacco Trinket Box Mexico
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
1950s mahogany lined brass and tessellated abalone cigarette box from Mexico.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Fantastic silver bird by Gabriele De Vecchi, Milano
Located in Uccle, BE
Fantastic silver bird by Gabriele De Vecchi, Milano (IT). The body formed by an ostrich egg flanked by a silver beak and fitted with a tail and legs decoration. Eyes made of hard sto...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Single Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on genuine coral base, the shell cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. Beautiful natural piece of art for di...
Category

20th Century American Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

Large Single Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on genuine coral base, the shell cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. Beautifu...
Category

20th Century American Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

Chinese Mother of Pearl Mounted Box with Four Boxes and Counters, 18th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and rare Chinese mother of pearl mounted games box with four matching interior boxes containing gaming counters and dating from the 18th century. The rectangular shape...
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1770s Chinese Qing Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Middle Eastern Moorish Jewelry Box
Located in Delray Beach, FL
exquisite middle Eastern Moorish Syrian inlay jewelry box. This box is intricately inlaid with Moorish motif designs which have been uniquely inlaid with bone, mother of pearl and f...
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20th Century Asian Islamic Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Sandalwood

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning 19th century wall clock, diamond in shape, with rippling clock frame of ebony-painted wood. mother of pearl astral and filigree designs is inlaid in differently stained ma...
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Vintage Decorative Jewellery Case, Japanese, Lacquer, Box, Art Deco, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an vintage decorative jewellery case. A Japanese, lacquer and Mother of Pearl lidded box in Art Deco taste, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Appealing example o...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) Cowrie shell snuff box with hinged lid, England, Ca. 1840's. Measures 3 inches long x 2 inches deep x almost 2 inches high. Sterling silver mount is engraved Mrs. Margaret Burke...
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1840s English Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 19th Century English Regency Rosewood Mother-of-pearl Tea Caddy
Located in Forney, TX
An elegant fine quality English Regency period tea caddy. Circa 1815 Born in the early 19th century, exquisitely hand-crafted from the finest exotic rosewood, rectangular sarcopha...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Japanese hand carved melon form black lacquered box
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Vintage hand carved melon form box with Mother Of Pearl floral inlays highlighted with gilt striping and scroll work. The interior of the box is painted in black lacquer. Japan, ear...
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20th Century Japanese Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Antique English Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table Cabinet Jewelry Box with Lap Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Japanese Mother of Pearl inlaid jewelry box w lap desk This item includes restricted materials and can not be sold outside of the contiguous United States. Additional i...
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Maitland Smith Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Maitland Smith decorative jewelry box made of two tone tessellated pen shell with brass detailing.
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1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Vintage Natural Specimen Real Sea Reef Coral - Beach Decor (USA ship only)
By Oceanic Arts
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Natural Specimen Real Sea Reef Coral - Beach Decor (USA ship only). *****NOTICE: Our 1stDibs shop will be taking a break soon, thus the temporarily lower price.***** A stunning piece of nature for the home or office of an ocean lover or beach dweller. Note: This is a vintage coral reef...
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Early 20th Century American International Style Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

Late 19th Century English Mother of Pearl Business Card Case
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Carved mother of pearl carte de visite (business card) case. England, circa 1870.
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A ‘FANTASTICALLY’ RARE, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY and MUSEUM QUALITY Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes. Made in Englan...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Glass, Mahogany

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