Shell Decorative Objects

19th century English silver plated ostrich egg box, attributed to Elkington & Co. In three parts, the silver plated lid with Acanthus leaf handle, the silver rimed egg, and the grap...

This vintage plaster bust presents a striking marriage of classical form and natural coastal artistry, its smooth, pristine white face rendered with the calm, symmetrical features of...

This high quality Papier-Mache desk set is beautifully hand painted in a floral motif and features inlaid mother of pearl and the original pair of cut glass inkwells with brass tops....

This piece is an excellent example of an adornment used by Abelam warriors to frighten their enemies. They are held in a warrior’s mouth for courage and to intimidate their adversary...

A pair of Chinese ink boxes crafted from bronze, with engraved Chinese characters from the early 20th century. These items may also be used to store a ...

Beautiful pair of Persian engraved Ghalam-zani Islamic brass vases on Middle Eastern Syrian Moorish style wooden wall decorative brackets. The small Moorish brass vases are finely hand-chased with elaborate designs and presented on hand crafted wooden Arabian brackets inlaid with shell and Syrian fretwork decor. Engraving (Ghalam-zani) is a term, for artistic metalworking, it is one of the original Persian handicraft, the art of engraving and embossing, hammering, repousse and chasing elaborate designs, patterns and shapes on metals such as copper, silver, gold, and brass to form minute detailed reliefs or small engraved patterns. Art engraving has a long history in Iran and in the Middle East back to more than several thousand years ago. Wooden wall brackets...

Tessellated horn and pen shell jewelry box attributed to Maitland Smith

A beautiful natural specimen. Turbo marmoratus is a large species of marine gastropod with a calcareous operculum in the family turbinidae. The color pattern is green, marble with w...

The Rose Vase by R&Y Augousti is a stunning creation that embodies contemporary luxury through its masterful combination of exquisite materials. Handcrafted from rich shagreen, b...

The “Peacock Box” set by R&Y Augousti is a true masterpiece of modern luxury, where organic form meets exceptional craftsmanship. The distinctive, fluid shapes of these boxes cre...

Organic sea specimens black coral branch, pink sea whip branches , some dried se weed arranged on a lucite stand.

Maitland Smith decorative jewelry box made of two tone tessellated pen shell with brass detailing.

The Rose Vase by R&Y Augousti is a stunning creation that embodies contemporary luxury through its masterful combination of exquisite materials. Handcrafted from rich shagreen, p...

Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. vintage small trinket box intricately decorated with Moorish motif des...

The top of an original antique rice pounder taken from my private collection. We added hand cut mother of pearl shell into the center of this beautiful rare teak wood. Great as an ar...

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...

The "Vase Bullion Confection" by Kifu Paris is a striking modern piece that effortlessly blends texture and elegance. Handcrafted in luxurious shagreen, this sculptural vase is accen...

The Coco Vase by KIFU Paris is a masterful creation in luxurious materials, seamlessly combining form and elegance. Its striking quilted pattern in black pen shell exudes a sophistic...

The Coco vase by Kifu Paris embodies the height of sophisticated design with its bold, modern silhouette. Crafted from lustrous black shell, the vase's surface is meticulously quilte...

The Cocteau Oval Vase by R&Y Augousti is a masterful blend of natural elegance and sophisticated craftsmanship. This large-sized vase is meticulously handcrafted from luxurious s...

The Coco Vase by KIFU Paris is a masterful creation in luxurious materials, seamlessly combining form and elegance. Its striking quilted pattern in black pen shell exudes a sophistic...

The R&Y Augousti “Square Vase” in medium size, crafted from luxurious black shell with brass accents, exudes timeless elegance. Its sleek, geometric silhouette is both bold and r...

Rare Hand Painted Cylinder Table lamp by Tye of California. Signed.

18th century Italian fragment topped with natural forming clusters of fossil shells and barnacles. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the histori...

This handcrafted tribal trophy skull replica from Irian Jaya, Papua New Guinea, is a striking piece of ethnic decor that reflects the ancestral warrior traditions of the Papuan tribes. Made from sculpted resin and adorned with natural feathers, shells, seeds, resin, and beeswax, it authentically reproduces the ceremonial skulls once displayed as symbols of strength and honor. Each piece is hand-assembled using traditional techniques, with intricate details that evoke both mysticism and cultural depth. The crown of natural feathers, the central shell in the nasal cavity, and the eye sockets filled with organic materials reflect historic embalming rituals. This tribal skull...

“Flight of the Swan” is a monumental sculptural centerpiece featuring hand-carved lemon jade, natural emeralds, malachite, mother of pearl, pearls, and intricate hot enamelwork. Insp...

A beautifully proportioned arched-top box, expertly crafted and clad in tessellated penshell and horn inlay, arranged in a pattern that evokes the warm, organic elegance of tortoises...

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...

Portico style French tulipwood clock with Boulle style fine inlays of mother-of-pearl and bronze. Eight day French movement with a grid-iron ormolu pendulum...

18th century Italian "Florence Fragment" candlestick base mounted and adorned with quartz crystals and topped with an ammonite. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the historic Florence Flood of 1966. It is part of the The Florence Fragment Collection which is exhibiting with Museo de’ Medici in Florence, Italy this fall. This is a collection of historical fragment...

18th century Italian "Florence Fragment" candlestick base with fossil coral and coordinating shells on a rock coral base. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found an...

Cigarette box, unusual - opens on both sides Unsure of maker or age. Likely Mid Century. No breaks or repair. One side is slightly less in height than other side.

Mother of Pearl ashtray bought in Hawaii in the late 1950's. Since then it has lived in Wollongong Australia. Amazing Lustre. Has a one chip on the botto...

Exceptional Maitland Smith Tasselated tiger cowrie sea shells boxes with bronze shells top handles and bronze sea shell foot. Palisander wood inside . Stamped Maitland Smith. Set of...

Sculptural 18th century Italian candlestick top fragment with polished agate coral and a coordinating silver-leaf shell. The hand-carved, 18th century silver candlestick top origin...

18th century Italian gold leaf altar stick with a Chesapecten plated fossil scallop shell and natural forming Baroque pearls. The Chesapecten plate...

Japanese Contemporary porcelain decorative vase, extremely intricately hand painted in underglaze cobalt blue on an elegant bottle shape porcelain body, a signed piece by widely accl...

Sculptural 18th century Italian candlestick mounted on chalcopyrite and adorned with baroque pearls. This fragment was originally part of a candlestick from a historical church in I...

Unique Handmade rattan and shell Vase made in the Philippines.

1880s carved out of shell, cameo. Brass casing.

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...

Group of 3 High Relief Canoes Carved from Bull mouth shell Large: 3.5mm x 4.5mm. Medium: 3.4mm x 3.4 x 2.6 Small: 8mm x 2.5mm

Group of 4 High Relief Cameo Pins/Pendents Carved from Bull Mouth Shell Unmarked Silver Settings 2.5mm x 4mm 4mm x 4mm 2 pieces: 3mm x 3mm

18th century Italian mecca processional cross on a calcite crystal base in matrix with coordinating baroque pearls. The calcite crystal cluster in matrix is from Elmwood Mine in T...

Circa 1960. We offer this Mid-Century Mexican Silver Plated Cup in the style of Los Castilllo in great vintage condition and fantastic patina.

18th century Italian gold leaf altar stick with a Chesapecten plated fossil scallop shell and natural forming Baroque pearls. The Chesapecten plate...

Driftwood sculpture selected by John Dickinson for the Historic Firehouse, San Francisco. Placed in John's bedroom on the same cases shown, (also available) Custom brass display mount...

A beautiful sculptural antique bowl from Sumatra. Circa 1900. We added by hand shells inlaid into the outer top section. It’s all in the details. Full dimensions; Top 15″ diameter x ...

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...

18th-century distressed Italian mecca gilt arrow with a baroque pearl on a polished calcite base. The arrow was once part of a decorative motif in an artistic depiction in historic ...

The highly decorative bib beaded necklaces are treated as works of art displayed on their black metal stands as sculptural works of art. Near the necks are bent poles wrapped with tw...

Vintage tree or giant coral shaped floor vase crafted of composite / resin finished in black lacquer, thoroughly embedded with small sea shells, their exte...

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 ...

A very rare 19th Century well figured coromandel desk set of exceptional quality with rich patination and grain, finely hand carved with highly decorat...

The Tempera series is made with upcycled duck egg yolk discarded by the pharmaceutical industry which is bio-degradable. Every piece is hand-made, color and measurement may slightly ...

The Tempera series is made with upcycled duck egg yolk discarded by the pharmaceutical industry which is bio-degradable. Every piece is hand-made, color and measurement may slightly ...

The Tempera series is made with upcycled duck egg yolk discarded by the pharmaceutical industry which is bio-degradable. Every piece is hand-made, color and measurement may slightly ...

The Tempera series is made with upcycled duck egg yolk discarded by the pharmaceutical industry which is bio-degradable. Every piece is hand-made, color and measurement may slightly ...

The Tempera series is made with upcycled duck egg yolk discarded by the pharmaceutical industry which is bio-degradable. Every piece is hand-made, color and measurement may slightly ...

This series is made using eggshells discarded from an ice cream shop and shells from Tong-yeong, Korea. There is an ice cream shop that makes gelato next to The WKND Lab’s workspace....