Shell Decorative Objects

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

South Asian necklace. Piece from our one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. Exclusive to Brendan Bass. Globally curated by Brendan Bass, Le Monde furniture and accessories offer mo...

Art Decò Italian Signed Hand-Painted Wunderkammer Artwork Fully enamelled and hand-painted shell Features the F.D. monogram A magnificent objet d’art produced in Italy in the purest...

Portal clock Vienna around 1825 with integrated musical mechanism Signed: “A.Olbrich in Wien” and number 215719157. Alabaster columns, blackened wood, gilded carving in the form of...

Powder compact in silvered bronze with incised mother-of-pearl top. Signed.

Beautiful jewelry box designed in Italy in the 1970s. Silver plated box depicting a shell symbol of love and beauty since antiquity. Superb design object that will decorate your inte...

Louis XV tortoiseshell Boulle Timepiece with ‘Silent’ pull quarter repeat by St. Martin, Paris, circa 1720 Waisted case with fine ormolu mounts and cut brass inlay to the stained tortoiseshell with ‘mother of pearl’ and coloured floral decoration. Gilded top surmounted by a cherub feeding through a straw from a scallop shell over leafy corner mounts. Shaped bead-bordered glazed door applied with an apron mount of a child chromos holding a sandglass and staff, set within a leafy trail surround. Brass lined recessed arch windows to the sides, the interior of the case with symmetrical Rococo panel...

Sizeable rectangular, wooden coffer with its key. The blackened wood is inlaid with mother-of-pearl and brass. The lid and the main face of the box are r...

Elevate your interior decor with this one-of-a-kind, museum-quality sculptural assemblage hand-crafted by artist Joseph Malekan. Seamlessly blending organic ocean elements with earth...

Beautiful tortoise shell effect jewelry box attributed to Dior Home and crafted in Italy during the 1970's. This unique object will add a touch of joy and elegance to your home. Your...

This enchanting vintage crab-shaped bowl is a standout example of mid-century Mexican artisan metalwork. Hand-crafted from a sophisticated blend of brass and copper, the piece featur...

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

Vintage Conus seashell box with sterling silver mounts - side hinge - unidentified hallmarks to the interior (.925 silver) - Italy (Florence - likely) - m...

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...

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...

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

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 Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box and Counters Chinese, late 19th century Height 9.5cm, width 32cm, depth 23cm This beautiful Chinese red lacquer 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 mother-of-pearl inlay perfume box is a rare and complete treasure from the famed Palais-Royal of France’s Second Empire. The box is a work of art, meticulously fashioned to deli...

The Mumbai Vase is part of the Mitti Vases collection, presented at the Milan Design Week Fuorisalone 2021 edition and designed after a trip to India. The collection explores diffe...

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...

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...

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

Sculpture with Seashell Assemblage and Antique brass Base

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

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...

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

This highly decorative box dates to the early 20th century and it is a rare folk art piece based around a Victorian pine box and later decorated with a bold well arranged collection of English shells which has been glued onto its four sides in graduated matching boarders with an interesting collective display of individual ones on the top. This most interesting and eye catching box is in good condition. The shells show some age related patination. The pine box is raised onto plain square block feet. It is fitted with the original good strong brass hinges and a working Victorian brass lock and key...

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...

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...

This vintage paperweight is a small, jewel-like object, a rounded, softly triangular block of polished resin that holds natural shell suspended beneath its surface. Two pieces of iri...

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...

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...

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...

Superb and small abalone shell photo frame designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal circular frame with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca is a true work of ...

A charming mid-century miniature photo album fashioned from a vintage mother of pearl mosaic powder compact. The exterior is decorated with individual square sections of genuine mot...

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...

“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...

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.

A truly exceptional early 19th-century English Regency campaign compendium, beautifully crafted in rosewood and incorporating an extraordinarily comprehensive fitted interior for wri...

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

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

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 ...

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...

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, ...

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

This monumental sculptural "Scroll of Esther" ceremonial case is a distinguished work of Judaica and decorative art honoring the courage, wisdom, and moral strength of Queen Esther. ...

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

Collection of natural large and medium sized seashells.

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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.

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

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

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

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

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...