Shell Decorative Objects

Beautiful jewelry box designed in Italy in the 1980s. Silver plated box depicting a shell symbol of love and beauty since antiquity. Superb design object that will decorate your inte...

This beautiful antique French wooden mantel clock was made in France circa 1900. This chiming clock with pendulum has a uniquely elegant design with clean, rectilinear lines and gent...

Maitland-Smith Coconut Shell and Inlaid Seashell Picture Frame, circa 1990 A polished coconut shell and inlaid seashell picture frame by Maitland-Smith, dating to approximately 1990...

A unique decorative composition featuring a large natural shell arranged like a cup on a carved marble base. The piece houses a carefully curated selection of minerals and crystallin...

Antique wooden and mother-of-pearl English tray, with a particular ancient manufacturing technique. Very elegant and rare, to be appreciated. ref. O/1048

small mother-of-pearl box

A unique decorative centerpiece composed of a carefully curated selection of natural seashells arranged in a circle on a classic-inspired wooden vase with a dark finish. A larger, co...

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 ...

Natural sea shells set of 14 different sea shells as Christmas Ornaments. Great natural decor for Holidays.

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...

The Shell and Silvered Brass Duck Shaped Trinket-Bowl, crafted in Italy circa 1970, is a charming and whimsical piece of art. Its unique design features a delicate shell serving as t...

Maison Binazzi, attributed to. Empty pocket representing a swan. Swan’s neck in silvered bronze, shell dish. Italian work made in the 1970s.

A unique decorative candlestick crafted with a central structure covered in carefully arranged natural seashells. The piece features a vertical composition of a wide variety of conch...

Mother of pearl light shade or candlestick by Balthasar Wigand Vienna about 1810-1820 with very fine painting from the Galitzerberg in Vienna. B...

Superb tall longcase clock, crafted from finely crafted exotic woods and decorated with mother-of-pearl inlays forming an elegant geometric pattern. The brass details and marquetry h...

A handsome French Napoleon III walnut box, richly decorated with intricate mother-of-pearl, ivory and brass inlay. The rectangular form is beautifully proportioned and showcases the ...

A beautiful wood box with a small compartment inside and a shell lid in the manner of Alexandre Noll.

Sculptural 18th century Italian crucifix mounted on jasper with crystal points. The crystal points create more sunrays around the halo of the crucifix. The reddish tips of the crysta...

This Vide poche is a shell, in white color.

A truly spectacular example of vintage coastal artistry, this monumental shell-encrusted cockatoo sculpture is a guaranteed conversation starter. Meticulously handcrafted from thousa...

18th century Italian 'Florence Fragment' base topped with a variety of fossil shells in matrix and mounted on a rock coral base. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was f...

Capture the essence of coastal charm and tropical whimsy with this delightful vintage toucan sculpture. Expertly handcrafted, this unique piece features a vibrant toucan figure metic...

“Theodora,” a high relief and wall sculpture, gilded and patinated plaster cast, decorated with small medallions in enamel and colored glass, with mother-of-pearl eyes. Unsigned. Th...

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...

A stunning vintage plaster bust. A chic Shell encrusted man with all large and interesting shells. Sure to be the focal point of any space. With a plinth for extra drama.

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...

Striking and highly collectible sculptural work by celebrated Mexican designer Emilia Castillo for Los Castillo, one of the most important names in the Mexican silversmithing movemen...

Antique Victorian Quality Papier-Mache Desk Set inlaid with mother of pearl, pair of original glass ink wells and pen tray standing on bun feet

One of a kind clock made of real seashells, supported by an acrylic base. Fully functioning.

A monumental 19th C. English papier mache jewelry box. Highly decorative with a hand carved scalloped black lacquered body, inlaid on all sides wi...

Quality antique 19th Century rosewood inlaid drop dial wall clock, having a quality antique Victorian rosewood mother of pearl inlaid wall clock, having a large 12 inch dial to the c...

Elevate your interior decor with this breathtaking, one-of-a-kind sculptural masterpiece by acclaimed Delray Beach artist Joseph Malekan. Meticulously handcrafted, this piece marries...

19th Century carved and painted wood figure of a troubadour or minstrel wearing a hat and long coat with his trousers tucked into knee-high boots and having a violin under one arm wi...

A hand crafted Sea shell box in a heart shape. The box is hinged and opens with a brass chain to hold open. Lined in red felt. A great gift, wedding o...

This truely wonderful and rare Art Nouveau frame, with the powerful image of a winged scarab, was the symbol for life renewing itself in ancient Egypt. The body of the scarab is enameled in different shades of blue, the hues of a changing sea. The copper wings, fixed onto the wooden frame with copper nails, are laid in with mother of pearl. The bottom corners are decorated with stylized birds set with mottled green glas...

An original decorative centerpiece composed of a selection of natural seashells arranged inside a silver-plated metal cup with an elegant, classic silhouette. The variety of shells, ...

Shell and silvered brass duck-shaped trinket bowl. Italian work by the Maison Binazzi, circa 1970.

A decorative pair of three-armed candelabras crafted from metal with sculptural bases adorned with natural seashells. Each piece features an elegant structure with curved arms emanat...

Contemporary sculpture representing a funny crocodile made of finely chiseled gilded bronze and ostrich egg. Hard stone eyes. High quality work, excellent condition.

With tooled gilt metal scrolls, the mother-a-pearl finely polished exhibiting multi-colored hues.

Add a touch of 19th-century elegance to your desk with this Victorian Aesthetic Movement inkwell, crafted in England circa 1870. The oval base is built from warm walnut and features ...

A unique decorative piece that combines marine and mineral elements in an attractive, sculptural composition. An open natural seashell serves as a container for a selection of minera...

A wonderful English coromandel travel case, or necessaire de voyage, boasts toiletries adorned with Victorian silver, cut crystal, and mother-of-p...

Sculptural 18th century Italian ribbon fragment with natural-forming baroque pearls on a selenite slab. The Italian ribbon fragment original came from a...

A French 19th century writing box made of exotic rosewood. The top of the petite trunk is inlaid with a small tile of mother-of-pearl, engraved for “Charlotte”. The case opens to rev...

A charming and highly decorative French Palais Royal-style desktop objet d'art, dating to approximately 1900, combining an exquisite mother-of-pearl trinket dish with two beautifully...

Original 1950s South African scrimshaw ostrich egg by late chief Sipho Ndlvu depicting a pair of elephants.

Kyanite adorned with silver leaf shells, silver plated kyanite, and natural-forming baroque pearls. This is one of the largest forms of kyanite found. It is incredibly rare and alm...

One-of-a-kind natural mineral specimen sculpture, entitled "Venice Rising," created from an 18th-century Italian patinated parcel-giltwood candlestick and embellished with quartz, mu...

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...

Part of the Pleiades series, this vase features the Nebula pattern, inspired by the dispersed light and shifting constellations observed through powerful telescopes. Against a deep b...

Lovely old papier mâché tea caddy with inlaid mother-of-pearl and hand-painted decoration, England, 19th century.

Elegant marine decorative arrangement composed of a carefully selected selection of shells, conches, and coral fragments, arranged in an antique blown glass goblet with a crackled me...

This striking vase is crafted from an intricate mix of clam and snail shells, bringing a touch of the ocean's beauty and natural elegance to your home.

Papua New Guinea standing male ancestral figure. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. Beautiful old pigmented surface w/ finely decorated facial features and shell eyes. Good sig...

Excellent condition with wear consistent with age.

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...

Jewelry Box by Ria and Youri Augousti, United Kingdom, 1995

This exquisite Papier Mâché box, circa 1870s, has a black lacquered finish with mother of pearl inlays, gold leaf hand-painted floral motifs and embellished decoration. The Engli...

A unique and artistic pair of hand decorated terracotta pots by Carole Guyton, celebrated for her old world style. These clam shell decorated vessels are richly textured merging deco...