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Material: Shell
Mother of Pearl or Nacre Box with Bronze Frame, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Mother of pearl box with bronze frame, 19th century.
Box made of mother of pearl plates joined thanks to a bronze structure decorated with simple plant elements and which still has ...
Category
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Papier Mache Inlay & Gold Leaf Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
17th Century Silver Mounted Traveling Box with Key
Located in Dallas, TX
A 17th century silver mounted Coromandel wood with mother of pearl inlay traveling box with a Interior fitted with drawers and a reliquary cabinet. W...
Category
17th Century French Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Hand-Crafted Candelabra with Genuine Mother-of-Pearl and Massive Oak Wood
Located in Cairo, EG
Hand-crafted candelabra with genuine Mother-of-Pearl and massive Oak wood.
With the core shaped like a twirling tornado, this candelabra is an embodiment of the winds of change and t...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Oak
Sculpture with Seashell Assemblage and antique wood Base
Located in Marbella, ES
Sculpture with Seashell Assemblage and antique wood Base
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Wood
Japanese Colonial Nagsaki Lacquer Box with Depiction of Amsterdam, 1830-1840
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An important Japanese lacquer box with a view of The 'Nieuwe Stadsherberg Van Amsterdam
Nagasaki, Edo-period, 1830-1840
The black lacquered wood box, decorated in gold and inla...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Pair of 18th Century Italian Scroll Candlesticks with Copper and Baroque Pearls
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian scroll candlesticks adorned with natural forming copper and natural forming baroque pearls mounted on copper in matrix.
These candlesticks were once us...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Copper
Set of Micro Mosaic Shells
Located in New York, NY
Set of micro mosaic shells three natural shells filled with micro mosaic in nautical designed tones, Perfect for a hostess' gift in Palm Beach. United States, contemporary
Dimensions...
Category
2010s American Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Fish Nº2 with mother-of-pearl shell and eye of the tiger by Alcino Silversmith
Located in Porto, 13
Fish with mother-of-pearl shell and eye of the tigerstone.
This fish is a contemporary sculpture made of chiseled silver plate applicated to the natural mother pearl shell, is total...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sculpture with Seashell Assembly and Antique Silver Base
Located in Marbella, ES
Sculpture with Seashell Assembly and Antique Silver Base
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
19th Century Charles X Gilt Bronze and Mother of Pearl Box with Flowers
Located in Paris, FR
Delicate rectangular mother of pearl box engraved with garlands of leaves. The box is mounted in gilt bronze and intricately sculpted with interlacing, garlands and baskets of flower...
Category
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Curiosity cabinet Collection of Shells Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
1950s South African Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg by Late Chief Sipho Ndldvu
Located in Marbella, ES
Original 1950s South African scrimshaw ostrich egg by late chief Sipho Ndlvu.
Category
Mid-20th Century South African Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Ostrich Eggshell
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Rocker Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Art Deco period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone rocker ink blotter
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 5.75"W x 2.75"D x 1.75"H...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Italian Silver Candlestick with Ostrich Egg, Crespi Style, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Italian candlestick in silver 925 with ostrich egg. This incredibly stylish piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s, clearly in the style of Gabriella Crespi.
In fabu...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Urushi Eggshell Lacquer with Abalone Shell Pebble Box - Long by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Refined and sensual small accessories for the desk or vanity have been loved and enjoyed by collectors or aesthetes for many centuries. Examples of beautiful, delicate workmanship ca...
Category
2010s Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Lacquer, Abalone, Eggshell, Wood
21st Century Fading Gradient Beige Ceramic Mumbai Vase Handcrafted, Italy
Located in Ravenna, IT
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...
Category
2010s European Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Abalone, Porcelain, Stoneware
Penguin by Alcino Silversmith Handcrafted in Sterling Silver with Ostrich Egg
Located in Porto, 13
Penguin by Alcino Silversmith 1902 is a handcrafted piece in 925 sterling silver with ostrich egg application and black onix eyes.
This penguin i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Boulle Writing Box with Inkwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French writing box with inkwell. Boulle and Mother of Pearl.
Category
19th Century French Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Penguin by Alcino Silversmith Handcrafted in Sterling Silver with Emu Egg
Located in Porto, 13
Penguin by Alcino Silversmith 1902 is a handcrafted piece in 925 sterling silver with ostrich egg application and black onix eyes.
This penguin is a contemporary sculpture made of chiseled silver plate applicated to the natural emu egg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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.
Category
1820s Irish Regency Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Jewelry Box or Decorative Box in Shelll and Wood White Color France 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is in wood and recovered with shells. It can be used as a Jewelry box or decorative box. It has been made in France during the XX Century. The color is White and red inside,...
Category
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Shell
19th Century Italian Fish Sculpture from Antique Elements
Located in Dallas, TX
Very unique 19th century Italian fish sculpture made from antique elements. Includes a tortoise shell, a sea shell and a sharks jaw. Creates a f...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Wood, Marine turtle
Swarovski Crystal Encrusted Starfish by Douglas Cloutier
By Douglas Cloutier
Located in New York, NY
Large Starfish encrusted with Swarovski crystals and
miniature shells by Artist Douglas Cloutier
The piece is signed on the back with the Cloutier label.
Category
1990s American Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Urushi Natural Red Lacquer Allsorts Box - Large by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
There is type of English sweet called a Licorice Allsort. They are made in different layers and some have little balls covering them. The red lacquer and the little white pieces of e...
Category
2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Eggshell, Walnut, Lacquer
Italian Fish Sculpture Made of Fragments from the 18th and 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Fish sculpture made of fragments from the 18th and 19th century. The piece also has element from nature including a shark's jaw. A real conversation piece!
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Shell
Three Anglo-Indian, Mid-20th Century Boxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three mid 20th century Anglo Indian boxes with strap design. Made of bone and shell. Please note that the smallest box is missing some fretwork on top of the box.
Largest measures...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Anglo-Indian Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone, Shell
Antique & Handcrafted Pair of Moorish Arabic Motifs Inlaid Picture Photo Frames
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted and very stylish pair of photo frames with inlaid Islamic designs.
You don't necessary need to have an Arabic (inspired) interior to fall in love and decorate your home with these stunning Moorish picture frames. The workmanship is there for everyone to see and the combination of the warm colors of the wood and the inlaid shell simply is to die for. It is every antique sellers...
Category
Early 20th Century Moorish Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Wood
Urushi Eggshell Lacquer Mosaic Box by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
In our workshop we apply eggshell lacquer to many things mostly using the inside of the eggshell. The mosaic pattern is achieved with a cracking motion using the ends of pointed tool...
Category
2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Eggshell, Wood, Lacquer
Antique English Rosewood Mother of Pearl Cribbage Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Rosewood Mother of Pearl Cribbage Box
Category
Early 20th Century English Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Photo Frame in Silver and Mother of Pearl Mosaic , Wisdom
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Wisdom is an Art Deco photo frame mosaic in mother-of-pearl and golden silver. The gorgeous photo frame for table is handcrafted in Italy and it is a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Contemporary handmade sculptural LED Chandelier. Crystal, and páua shell. Small
Located in Torslanda, SE
Taking inspiration from the necessity of light for life, the Joni range is a portrayal of photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert sunlight to food.
Within each leaf-like LED light structure, a crystal hemisphere magnifies an iridescent Páua shell...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1970s Caprice Shell Mobile Wind Chime
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful caprice shell mobile from the 1970s. The mobile makes a wonderful delicate sound when the wind catches the caprice shells and they move and touch together.
Acrylic top wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Hollywood Regency Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Shagreen Tray with Mix Inlay Pattern Including Shell and Brass by Kifu, Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Liberty Wooden box, Wood and Mother of Pearl, Italy, 1900s
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Liberty Wooden box, Wood and Mother of Pearl, Italy, 1900s
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Owl Bowl in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Owl Bowl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
French Black Lacquer, Mother of Pearl and Brass Inlay Tea Caddy
Located in Tampa, FL
A beautiful tea caddy with original key and original interior it is black lacquer, mother of pearl and has a brass inlay design all over the box. 19th century, France.
Category
19th Century French Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Antique Jerusalem Mother of Pearl Shell Carved Plaques
Located in London, GB
A beautiful collection of five shells engraved from the Holy Land depicts a religion scenes, three of them depicts the last supper in Jerusalem, the other two depicts scenes from the...
Category
Late 19th Century Israeli Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
18th Century Italian Giltwood Element Fish Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique 18th century giltwood element fish sculpture. This piece includes antique fragments along with a tortoise shell and sea shells. A real conversation piece.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Shell, Wood
Fine Mother of Pearl Sweetmeat Box with 9 Trays
Located in Somis, CA
From a private collection, this extraordinary mother of pearl box is a splendid creation, meticulously hand-crafted to depict a serene scene of riverside life. In the foreground, a f...
Category
20th Century Chinese Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
2020 Handmade Shell Ball Sculpture
Located in Tarrytown, NY
2020 handmade shell ball sculpture.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
19th Century English Victorian Papier Mache Inlay & Gold Leaf Dust Pan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisitely inlaid and gold leafed Papier Mâché Dust Pan circa 1870s, has a black lacquered finish with mother of pearl inlays, gold leaf hand-painted floral design and riparia...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Palais Royal gilt bronze and mother of pearl jewellery casket or trinket box
Located in London, GB
A very good quality and unusual Palais Royal gilt bronze and mother of pearl jewellery casket or trinket box dating from the first quarter of the nineteenth century.
The box is in gilded bronze with a repoussé allegorical cartouches of a man courting a woman, very much in the Watteau or Fragonard style. There are two enamel bands surrounding the central cartouche, one in white , the other in blue. The round shaped cartouche is set in a square mother of pearl plaque...
Category
Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Penshell and Horn box style of Karl Springer
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning casket shaped wood box covered in tesselated penshell and horn inlay and made to look like Tortoise shell. Very similar to boxes by Karl Springer from the same period.
Category
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Horn, Shell
Aurelio Teno Creature Sculpture
By Aurelio Teno
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mischievous creature sculpture, by Aurelio Teno, unsigned, Spanish, circa 1960s. Constructed of a seashell, silver or silvered bronze, and semi precious stone eyes on an agate base. ...
Category
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Silver
Genuine Shell, Vide Poche, White Color, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Vide poche is a shell, in white color.
Category
20th Century Burkinabe Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Seashell Sculpture “Seascape Symphony By Artist - Joseph Malekan
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the enchanting beauty of nature captured in this exquisite sculpture this stunning piece title Seascape Symphony is harmonious blend of a majestic clamshell shimmering ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Early 20th Century Sago Peg, Abelam/Wosera People, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Sago peg, tapak, Abelam/Wosera people, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
Sago pegs are used to secure a screen mesh during the preparation of sago flour. This example depicts a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Pair of 18th Century Italian Gold Leaf Sculptural Floral Arrangements & Pyrite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A pair of 18th century Italian gold leaf floral arrangements made of original plaster mounted on 18th century wood molding and adorned with coordinating gold leaf pyrite and shells.
...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz
Artwork With Shells, Circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, ES
Artwork With Shells. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain, circa 1990. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materia...
Category
1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Wood
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Artwork with Shells, Circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, ES
Artwork with shells. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain, circa 1990. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. M...
Category
1990s Spanish Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Wood
Japanese Edo Period Igarashi School Long Lacquer Box, Tanzaku-Bako
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning Japanese Edo period lacquer tanzakubako, box for poem cards, late 18th-early 19th century, Edo Period, Japan.
Attributed to the Igarashi School, this box is masterfully ...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Large Chinese Lacquer Vase From the 1960s-1970s With Mother-Of-Pearl Inlays
Located in Opole, PL
Large Chinese Lacquer Vase From the 1960s-1970s With Mother-Of-Pearl Inlays
A large Chinese lacquer vase on a five-legged base, decorated with...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl
Seashell Sculpture “Seascape Symphony By Artist - Joseph Malekan
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the enchanting beauty of nature captured in this exquisite sculpture this stunning piece title Seascape Symphony is harmonious blend of a majestic clamshell shimmering ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Large Moorish Arabesque Inlaid Table Box
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning vintage Moorish arabesque inlaid table box, 20th century, high quality rectangular box with hinged lid, featuring contrasting mother of pearl, exotic hardwood, and bone marquetry inlay arranged in geometric patterns, opening to red fabric lined interior.
Dimensions: (approx)
3" High, 16.75" Wide, 6 1/8" Deep; 3.2lbs
As warm and attractive as it is functional, having the ideal large size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including concealing a remote control on your coffee table or sofa table, or as a jewelry casket, trinket case...
Category
20th Century Moorish Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Ebony, Rosewood, Tulipwood
Middle Eastern White Mosaic Moorish Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese mosaic marquetry wood box.
Small vintage walnut Syrian style box intricately decorated with Moorish m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Abalone, Shell, Fruitwood
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