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Material: Shell
Set of 6 Oyster Shell Trays. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 6 Oyster Shell Trays, 2023 From the Oygg series Material : Oyster Shells, Jesmonite Dimensions: 28 W x 33.6 D x 5.7 H (cm) Individual size: 14 W x 11.2 D x 5.7 H (cm) Weight:...
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2010s North Korean Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

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

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Eggshell Lacquered Dinanderie Vase Alexander Lamont Pleiades Collection
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Helio Jar Small, Sickle Pattern 2​. Working with lacquer and eggshell, Alexander explored ways to bring concepts of planets, constellations and celestial charts onto vessels. This is...
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2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Decorative Jewellery Case, Japanese, Lacquer, Box, Art Deco, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an vintage decorative jewellery case. A Japanese, lacquer and Mother of Pearl lidded box in Art Deco taste, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Appealing example o...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Taxidermy Blowfish Still Life
Located in Ross, CA
Originally from the Costa Brava in Spain, and brought to America near the turn of the last century, this incredible taxidermy blowfish with shells and Mediterranean sea elements rema...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Large Natural Tropaeum Ammonite Fossil
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A superb naturally occurring tropaeum ammonite fossil mounted on one of our exclusive large display plinths originating from Whale Chine, Chale Bay, Isle of Wight. Dating from the e...
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15th Century and Earlier English Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Vintage Stalk Sculpture by Anthony Redmile 1970
Located in Buxton, GB
This exquisite Stork sculpture by Anthony Redmile is a stunning piece of contemporary art that captures the beauty of birds using a large sea shell for the body. Made in 1970, this l...
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1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Contemporary bronze sculpture
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Contemporary sculpture representing a funny crocodile made of finely chiseled gilded bronze and ostrich egg. Hard stone eyes. High quality work, excellent condition.
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21st Century and Contemporary Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary bronze sculpture
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Contemporary sculpture representing a rabbit made of finely chiseled gilded bronze and ostrich egg. Hard stone eyes. High quality work, must have!
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2010s Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Urushi Lacquer Eggshell Round Brule Box, Medium by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Brulé means 'burnt' in French. Raw and delicate, the Brulé boxes evoke the idea of baked earth or ashes. There is a powerful energy in the details of decisions and patterns that crea...
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2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Eggshell, Lacquer

Urushi Lacquer Eggshell Round Brule Box, Large by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Brulé means 'burnt' in French. Raw and delicate, the Brulé boxes evoke the idea of baked earth or ashes. There is a powerful energy in the details of decisions and patterns that crea...
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2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Eggshell, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Kang Table from Ryukyu Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small low table with lacquer and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay design from Ryukyu Islands kingdom circa 17-18th century. Ryukyuan kingdom was used to be an independent island cou...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail
Located in Naples, IT
A beautiful natural specimen, Charonia is a genus of very large sea snail, commonly known as Triton's trumpet or Triton snail. They are marine gastropod moll...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Urushi Lacquer Eggshell Orb Box, Large by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Like an ancient pebble or river-rock that has been tumbled for centuries to polish and reveal its alluvial layers. Hand-turned solid oak box enveloped in lacquered eggshell marquetry.
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2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Eggshell, Oak, Lacquer

Vintage Round Scalloped Capiz Photo Frame - India
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A round vintage scalloped capiz photo frame. This piece will be a great addition to a bedside table, bookshelf, or side table. The frame is created from pearlized capiz which is arra...
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20th Century Indian Folk Art Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Mother of Pearl Bowl 8.5"
Located in Somis, CA
A spectacular mother of pearl bowl, completely hand made by the Indonesian craftsmen. Bowl is meticulously encrusted with mother of pearl and polished to a beautiful, lustrous shine....
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2010s Indonesian Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Vintage Boho Artisan Shell Bust
Located in west palm beach, FL
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.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Plaster

Vintage Round Trinket Lidded Brass Box with Mother of Pearl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage ornate Brass inlaid with mother of Pearl Powder Jar, Jewelry Box, Dresser Box, Pill Box, Vanity Box decorated with seashell. Vintage round decorative trinket box with lid or ...
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20th Century Anglo-Indian 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

Swan by Gabriele De Vecchi – Silver sculpture mounted on a shell
By Gabriele De Vecchi
Located in Brussels, BE
“Swan”, silver sculpture mounted on a shell, by Gabriele De Vecchi. Sculpture representing a silver swan mounted on a shell forming the body and wings.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Rosy Top Clock, Gilded
Located in New York, NY
Clock rosy top gilded shell 3". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been ope...
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2010s Italian Victorian Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Group of Five Silver Overlay Seashells, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking group of five mid century assorted seashell specimens sculpturally enhanced with a silver overlay. Priced individually. Top Left H: 5 W: 8 D: 5.5 $1,450.00 Top Cente...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A 19th century English box that has inlaid mother of pearl and silver. Box has a removable tray with different compartments and a wonderful flame stitch paper inside. A very beautifu...
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1890s English Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Vintage Boho Artisan Shell Bust
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal bust of man. A chic figure encrusted with a beautiful selection of curated shells.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Plaster

Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Footed Shell Dish/ Vide-Poche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Footed Shell Dish/Vide-Poche France, circa 1870s An exquisite Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Footed Shell Dish/Vide-Poche from France, circa the 1870s. This...
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural seashell from the sea, circa ealry-20th century or earlier. Shell appears to be what's call a 'great rapa chank', which can be found off the cost of Sri Lanka. A ...
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20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

1980s Abalone and Brass Frame
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a fabulous, 1980s Hollywood Regency frame. The piece has a thick, abalone frame border with two brass bow style appliqués on the top left and bottom right corners. Fits a s...
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1980s Korean Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pen shell Pyramid Box attributed to Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
A pyramid shaped box having 4 graduating drawers with brass ball knobs . Made of polished pen shell which is a material that the manufacturer Maitland Smith often used. All sitting u...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Natural Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural seashell dipped in a light-gold finish. A great decorative object for a shelf, on top of books, cocktail table, a vanity or bath area, etc. Many areas. This natur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Table from Ryukyu Islands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small square-form table with lacquer and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay design from Ryukyu Islands kingdom circa 17-18th century. Ryukyuan kingdom was used to be an independent is...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Antique 1920's Folk Art Picture Frame Beach Souvenirs Photos Shells Sand Card
Located in Munich, DE
This highly unusual picture frame was handcrafted in 1920 ca, probably as a souvenir of a nice sea side summer holiday.. It is made out of cardboard and sand and decorated with a var...
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1920s French Folk Art Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Paper, Shell

Shell Vide Poche Silver and Naturel Colors 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Shell Vide Poche Silver and Gold Colors 20th Century
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding
Located in Morristown, NJ
Victorian English bird's eye maple lap desk, with ebony and mother-of-pearl inlay. The dome shaped top has a brass shield medallion in the center. The interior has a vibrant purple f...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Birdseye Maple, Ebony

Gigas Tridacna Large Shell
Located in Chicago, 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

Owl Bowl in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Owl Bowl by R & Y Augousti is sculptural piece with a vintage-modern feel. The piece explores bulbous organic curves and cut outs with subtle detailing to...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique French Mother of Pearl sewing necessaire, etui, circa 1840. The hinged fitted case with geometric mother of pearl & abalo...
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Steel

Red Hematoid Quartz Heart with an 18th Century Italian Angel and a Baroque Pearl
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 'Sacred Heart' - 18th century Italian gilded angel mounted on a polished red hematoid quartz heart and adorned with a natural-forming baroque pearl.The piece is inspired by "The Sacred Heart" in Catholic art history which symbolizes God's unconditional love for mankind. Hematoid Quartz is a quartz crystal that contains Hematite inclusions. It is polished and sculpted into a heart and adorned with the Italian gilt putto and baroque pearl. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the artist and creative director of Interi. The date of manufacture reflects when she created the piece and the period shows that the Italian putto...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Gold Leaf

Iris Bowl in Black Pen Shell with Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Iris bowl by R&Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. An abstract interpretation of an eye, this piece is inlaid in a mixture of black pen shell and bronze patina brass.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
Firmly Attributed to Hausburg From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique Victorian Writing Box attributed to ...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Owl Box in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Owl Box by R & Y Augousti is sculptural piece with a vintage-modern feel. The piece explores bulbous organic curves and cut outs with subtle detailing to create the signature Aug...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century European Inlaid Decorative Lap Desk Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an exquisite, 19th Century European lap desk box with abalone and wood inlay. Brass escutcheon and felt velvet lining. Does not include original key.
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

18th Century 'Florence Fragment' with Elestial Quartz and Ecphora Shells
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian "Florence fragment" vase with an elestial quartz point, chalcedony rosettes, and ecphora shells on a petrified wood base. The elestial quartz has an additional c...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Vintage a Coastal Capiz Shell Votives - Set of 3
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous set of three vintage candle holders. Beautiful Capiz Shell construction in a chic artichoke shape. The pretties are pale pink and mauve colors. Acquired from a Palm Beach ...
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Late 20th Century North American Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Tessellated Pen Shell Jewelry Storage Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large tessellated two tone pen shell jewelry / storage box attributed to Maitland Smith .
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Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Shagreen Tray with Blue Pen Shell and Brass Inserts by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Cosmos rectangle tray is a stunning tabletop piece for any space. Available in light or dark color way inlaid in a mixture of shagreen, pen shell and bronze-patina brass. Also av...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

English Mother of Pearl carved casket box with abalone inlay
Located in Chicago, 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

Talisa Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
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 French Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Shell Natural Specimen With White Marble Pedestal Bronze Bird Can Be Removed
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Beautiful and elegant shell on pure white marble pedestal It has an ornament of a bronze bird, but you can remove it if you don't like it and leave the shell alone. Its condition i...
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1970s Italian Other Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

Backgammon Tray in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The KIFU PARIS Backgammon game tray is the ultimate luxury game. Accented with a mixture of shagreen, pen shell and bronze-patina brass this piece comes with all game parts in a velvet pouch. Available in a light or dark color-way. The dimensions of this piece are 60 x 34.5 x 5cm All Kifu Paris pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately making each piece unique. Custom color/sizing available on request. Wipe clean with soft dry cloth. Although inspired by her parents, her collection of Home Accessories and Furniture is a distinct identity of its own. Kifu uses handmade techniques of elaborate inlay patterns of shagreen, shells, semi-precious stones, materials she experienced as a child growing up in her parent’s studio, but interpreted in a younger quirkier way reflecting her youth. From her "jewelry inspired knobs" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell inspired by galactic constellations, as seen on her enormous round mirror...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Urchins Candleholder Silver Plated
Located in Paris, FR
Candleholder Urchin with silver plated coral metal structure and with 5 candleholders urchin shells.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Chinese Mother of Pearl Mounted Box with Four Boxes and Counters, 18th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and rare Chinese mother of pearl mounted games box with four matching interior boxes containing gaming counters and dating from the 18th century. The rectangular shape...
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1770s Chinese Qing Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Set of 4 Pedestal Boxes in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The set of 4 pedestal boxes are the perfect home accents to add elegance and functionality to your space. These can be used as a vanity set for your bathroom, in your office to store desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Starfish Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural starfish dipped in a light-gold finish. A great decorative object for a shelf, on top of books, cocktail table, a vanity or bath area, etc. Many areas. This natur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Backgammon Tray in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris
Located in New York, NY
The KIFU PARIS Backgammon Game Tray is the ultimate luxury game. Accented with a mixture of shagreen, pen shell and bronze-patina brass this piece comes with all game parts in a velvet pouch. Available in a light or dark color-way. The dimensions of this piece are 60 x 34.5 x 5 cm All Kifu Paris pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately making each piece unique. Custom color/sizing available on request. Wipe clean with soft dry cloth. Although inspired by her parents, her collection of Home Accessories and Furniture is a distinct identity of its own. Kifu uses handmade techniques of elaborate inlay patterns of shagreen, shells, semi-precious stones, materials she experienced as a child growing up in her parent’s studio, but interpreted in a younger quirkier way reflecting her youth. From her "jewelry inspired knobs" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell inspired by galactic constellations, as seen on her enormous round mirror...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Palais Royal Horse-Drawn Carriage Trinket Box 19th Century
Located in Munich, DE
A ‘Palais Royal’ miniature horse-drawn carriage trinket box made with mother of pearl, silver-plated horses and gold plated metal. 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Gold Plate, Silver Plate

17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' with Fossil Coral on a Rock Coral Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian "Florence fragment" with a fossil coral head on a rock coral base with miniature fossil shells. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and sav...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

Gigas Tridacna clam shell
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a beautiful white clam shell in wonderful condition
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Early 20th Century North American Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Vintage Italian Mother of Pearl and Chrome Decorative Box 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Certainly! The Vintage Italian Mother of Pearl and Chrome Decorative Box from the 1980s is a luxurious and elegant piece, typically crafted wit...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Chrome

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