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Material: Shell
Beautiful and Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell #3
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful and Large Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell. I purchased a collection of large beautiful Sea Shells from an antique store in Newport.
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1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

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Shell

A large Elephant's Snout Volute shell - Cymbium glans gamelan
Located in Leesburg, VA
A large Elephant's Snout Volute shell - Cymbium glans gamelan Approximate size: 12 (l) x 5.5 (w) x 4 (h) in. The Elephant’s Snout Volute shell is a species of sea snail belonging t...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Other Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Handcrafted Mexico Brass Rosewood Abalone Shell Desk Stash Trinket Cigarette Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful decorative handcrafted brass and natural abalone shell tessellated tile inlay cigarette stash/trinket box. The box has a wonderful form and design. Made in Mexico and is ma...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Alpaca

Early Original R & Y Augousti Paris Seashell Marquetry Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an early original lidded box designed by the famed decorative arts design firm Ria & Youri Augousti, Paris. The rare piece boasts geometric seashell marquetry with trim accen...
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1990s French Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

2 Mexican Brass Boxes, 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
2 Mexican brass boxes, 1960s Brass boxes with Abalone shell and Amethyst stones 2 Rectangular boxes with rosewood interior with hinged lid and 1 ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Shell Decorative Objects

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Amethyst, Brass

Antique Blanched Sea Shells Set/3
Located in Malibu, CA
Whelk Seashell 12”W, 7”D, 6”H Half Clam Shell 10”W. 7”D, 4”H Horned Helmet Conch9”L, 7”H, 7”W
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19th Century Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

19th Century English Silver Plated Ostrich Egg Box Attributed to Elkington & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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...
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

English Mother of Pearl carved casket box with abalone inlay
Located in Winnetka, IL
English MOP carved casket box with abalone inlay. Velvet lining on 4 bracket feet
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Early 20th Century English Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Handcrafted Mexico Mixed Metal Abalone Shell Desk Stash Trinket Cigarette Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful decorative handcrafted mixed metal and natural abalone shell tessellated tile inlay cigarette stash/trinket box. Made of "Alpaca" silver colored metal and has brass feet. T...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Alpaca

Gigas Tridacna Large Shell
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a wonderful Gigas Tridacna (clam) shell. It has a wonderful intact shape with a very white interior This shell came from an estate that had in its collection for many years.
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Early 20th Century North American Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Ostrich Egg on Custom Brass Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Custom Brass Stand with Scroll design and an Ostrich Egg. The Ostrich Egg is interchangeable with a crystal or Murano Paperweight. This gives a collection of objects ...
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20th Century Organic Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Conlinoceras Tarrantense (aka Woodbine) Ammonite Fossil, 90 Million Years Old
Located in Warrenton, OR
Conlinoceras Tarrantense (aka Woodbine) Ammonite Fossil, 90 Million Years Old apx. RARE, highly sought after, and considered a collector's item. The Woodbine Ammonite is found nowhe...
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15th Century and Earlier American Organic Modern Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

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 ...
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Early 20th Century French Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Vintage Abalone and Brass Decorative Box Midcentury
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful brass plated abalone seashell square box with wood lined compartment. Stamped underneath “Taxco Mexico" a region of Mexico known for their unique and one of a kind metal works. The patina adds a grounding element to the glistening and multi color abalone shells. The design of a fish head in brass appears on the lid adding extra artistry to such a unique piece. One long hinge along lid allows it to open and close with ease. Incredible piece to add to your organic modern decor...
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1960s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Genuine American Fresh Water Snapping Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on solid brass base, the shell is cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. And the back is upholstered with fi...
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20th Century American Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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...
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20th Century American Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

18th Century Italian Angel and Torch with Herkimer Diamond and Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian hand-carved gold-leaf angel holding a torch with a herkimer faceted diamond surrounded by coordinating naturally formed baroque pearls. The Herkimer diamond rest...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Antique Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Writing Slope by Richard Wathew
By Richard Wathew
Located in Northampton, GB
Mother of Pearl Inlay From our Writing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Writing Slope by Richard Wathew. The Writing Box of sl...
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Shell, Wood

Modern Box in Black Shell with Polished Stainless Steel by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The “Melting Box” by R&Y Augousti is a stunning piece of functional art that merges luxurious craftsmanship with innovative design. This box features a lid crafted in black shell, in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

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Stainless Steel

Antique Georgian Amboyna Sewing Box
By William Dobson
Located in Northampton, GB
Veneered in Amboyna Wood From our Sewing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Amboyna Sewing Box. The Sewing Box of rectangular shape veneered in Amboyna with a circular mo...
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Shell, Amboyna

Urushi Eggshell Lacquer with Abalone Shell Large Pebble Box 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...
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2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

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Lacquer, Abalone, Eggshell, Wood

Mother of Pearl / Abalone Shell Fish Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A vey nice mother of pearl / abalone shell handmade fish sculpture, circa 1990s. The piece is well detailed and the craftsmanship is amazing. The sculpture is in very good condition;...
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Mid-20th Century American Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism 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 ...
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Early 20th Century French Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

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 ...
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Early 20th Century French Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

A Vintage Large Natural South Pacific Giant Clam Shell
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Vintage Large Natural South Pacific Giant Clam Shell The giant clams are the members of the clam genus Tridacna that are the largest living bivalve mollusks. The giant clam lives ...
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1950s Australian Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Sea Shell and Quartz Crystal Sculpture by Joseph Malekan
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Fantastic Atlantic sea shell professionally mounted on a natural coral base, artistically hand embedded with small rocks crystal pieces that make beautiful one of a kind object of ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Shell Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal

Giant 18 Inch Natural Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Bradenton, FL
Authentic giant clam shell specimen with its iconic sculptural form and sea inspired colors and textures.
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20th Century Asian Organic Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Group of Four Anglo Indian Seashell and Metal Swans, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty group of four Anglo Indian swan sculptures or objects of art handcrafted with sea or nautilus shells and hammered metalwork bases necks and heads with stone eyes. Largest: H: ...
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Metal

A Vintage Natural South Pacific Giant Clam Shell
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Vintage Natural South Pacific Giant Clam Shell The giant clams are the members of the clam genus Tridacna that are the largest living bivalve mollusks. The giant clam lives in fla...
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1950s Australian Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism 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 ...
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Early 20th Century French Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Curiosité Cabinet Collection of Shell 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 ...
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Early 20th Century Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Marble Picture Frame, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
A neutral tan marble picture frame with brass and mother of pearl accents, in the Modern style or Postmodern period, circa late-20th century, 1980s. Picture area: 3.19" Width x 5.13"...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Brass and Abalone Shell Candlesticks A Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Brass and Mother of Pearl, shell Candlesticks. A pair of vintage brass and mother of pearl candle holder. These 8.25″ tall ca...
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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian 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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19th Century French Other Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Large marquetry jewelry box or casket, 19th century
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine large marquetry jewelry box : amaranth veneer with brass and mother of pearl inlays ; the inside is upholstered with silk, Napoleon III Parisian production, mid 19th century c...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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

Tortoiseshell & Silver Clock Douglas Clock Co
Located in Northampton, GB
Shaped as a Conductors Lantern From our Accessories collection, we are pleased to offer this English Tortoiseshell Lantern Clock. The Clock with a large white dial with black numera...
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Early 20th Century Scottish Art Nouveau Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Pair of 18th Century Italian Fragments with Gold Flower Reliefs & Golden Barite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
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...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Vintage Shell-Encrusted Bud Vase – Coastal Grandmillennial Décor
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This stunning vintage shell-encrusted bud vase is an exquisite piece of coastal artistry perfect for lovers of seashell décor, grand millennial interiors, and nautical collectibles. 🌿 Handcrafted Coastal Charm This one-of-a-kind decorative vase features a meticulously arranged collection of natural seashells hand-applied to a red clay ceramic vase. The organic textures and soft, sun-kissed hues of cream, ivory, and golden amber create a truly mesmerizing effect. Each shell is carefully selected, adding a sculptural, three-dimensional quality that makes this piece both a work of art and a functional vessel. 🏡 Styling Inspiration: Coastal Elegance: Display it as a centerpiece on a rattan console or a driftwood coffee table alongside coral and vintage glass floats for a refined beach house aesthetic. Grandmillennial Chic: Layer it into a bookshelf or vignette with chinoiserie, wicker, and botanical prints for a collected-over-time look. Tropical Retreat: Pair it with palm fronds or dried grasses to bring natural elements indoors, perfect for a tiki bar or island-inspired space. Cottagecore Meets the Sea: A delightful addition to a sunroom, garden room, or shabby chic interior. 💎 Why You'll Love It: ✔️ Authentic vintage craftsmanship – not a mass-produced piece. ✔️ Timeless natural materials – seashells have been prized in décor for centuries. ✔️ Perfect for collectors of seashell art, coastal antiques...
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20th Century American Folk Art Shell Decorative Objects

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Shell, Clay

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...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shell Decorative Objects

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Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

1950s Hand Carved Cameo of Dancing Women on Conch Seashell
Located in Tarrytown, NY
A beautiful hand carved cameo on conch seashell depicting dancing women made circa 1950s .
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Polished Golden Crystal Quartz Geode with Baroque Pearl
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A rare large polished quartz geode with cream and golden hues and naturally forming crystal druzy formations. This specimen is from the Appalachian region of Kentucky. This was dug by hand and includes golden druzy crystal formations. This is a particularly large geode specimen...
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15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Mecca Fragment with a Fossil Shell on Calcite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian mecca fragment candlestick with a fossil shell and wulfenite on a polished calcite base. The fragment was originally p...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Seashell Natural Specimen With Brass Pedestal. Iluminated
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Beautiful and elegant shell on brass pedestal It has interior lighting that can be canceled by cutting the cable and leaving it as a simple decorative shell. Its condition is excelle...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Other Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Talisa Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell & 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. Talisa jewelry chest in cream shagreen, black pen shell and brass by R&Y Augousti is a stunning piece to store your personal items. This piece has 2 doors that open to 4 drawer compartments that have black velvet trays...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century Coffret with Mother of Pearl
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a low wooden coffret, whose surface is covered with diamond-shaped mother of pearl tiles. This item is from Q3 of the 19th century. The mother of pearl is made of two types of seashell. Furthermore, the inside is lined with claret velvet. The frames of the lid and base are made of ivory. Presented item is in good condition. Some mother of pearls tiles...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Plastic

Black Polished Abalone Shell on Obsidian with Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Black polished abalone shell on obsidian with baroque pearls. Abalone shells are known for their iridescent and pearlescent features. This rare form of abalone has a mostly black o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Lava

Bowl in Bronze Patina Brass with Black Shell Details by KIFU Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Chital Bowl by Kifu Paris showcases an extraordinary balance of artistic craftsmanship and luxurious design. Meticulously hand-crafted, this stunning piece is sculpted from bronz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Jewelry Inlaid Sadeli Footed Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th century Anglo-Indian jewelry, trinket footed box, inlay with ebony, mosaic marquetry Sadeli work and a carved Hindu scene on top. The box case is made from sandalwood wi...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

An ostrich egg from a wunderkammer, with a red painted wooden base, Italy 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
A specimen of Naturalia an ostrich egg (Struthio camelus) mounted on a wooden base painted red. The upper part, mounted on the summit, in the shape of a pinnacle, always of the same ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Ostrich Eggshell, Wood

Signed Hand Carved Cameo on Conch Shell
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful signed hand carved cameo on conch shell made in Italy, circa 1980s. The piece is in excellent condition and measures 5.5" W x 4.5" D x 3...
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Ruler Selenite with Natural Forming Pearls on a Custom Stand
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A single selenite log with natural-forming baroque pearls on a custom hammered metal stand. Ruler selenite or "selenite logs" are single, prismatic seleni...
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2010s Moroccan Modern Shell Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal, Metal

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Plum-Mahogany Ormolu Mounted Tall Case Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Plum-Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Tall-Case Regulator attributed to Revollon. The Roman numeral dial signed: Revollon - M. Lion, with h...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Faux Tessellated Tortoiseshell Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage jewelry box in faux tessellated tortoise shell with mother-of-pearl and Abolone shell edge, circa 1970s. Simple, elegant and unique. Bin #N Jj
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Large Polished Prehistoric Ammonite Display Specimen for Fossil Collectors
Located in Warrenton, OR
Large Polished Prehistoric Ammonite Display Specimen for Fossil Collectors This ammonite is of the Goniatitida order and is larger than most of its type; most were typically around 2...
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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Organic Modern Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Large Vintage Reef Coral Natural Specimen, Real. (ships in USA only)
Located in Warrenton, OR
Large Vintage Reef Coral Natural Specimen, Real. (ships in USA only) Beach Decor A stunning and now rare to find piece of nature for the home or office of an ocean lover or beach d...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

Vintage African Wood and Shell Mask
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Intriguing good looking mask artistically made of combination of hand crafted beads ,shells , and hand painted wood. To make such a exceptional object of art for display. Custom-mad...
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1970s African Tribal Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood, Beads

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

Mother of Pearl Decorative Box
Located in New York, NY
Decorative box with hand inlaid mother of pearl shell rectangular tiles.
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Penshell and Silvered Bronze Turtle Sculpture
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A beautifully crafted tabletop sculpture combining silvered bronze and faux tortoiseshell made from penshell, dating from the mid to late 1970s. This piece exemplifies the era’s fasc...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Bronze

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