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Material: Shell
Standing Wooden Sea Shell Encrusted Photo Frame for 4" x 6" Photo
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful standing sea shell encrusted photo frame. This frame holds a 4" x 6" photo and can be displayed horizontally or vertically. The frame is created using hand-applied seashe...
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20th Century American Folk Art Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Glass, Shell

1970s Handmade Shell Art Vase
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s handmade shell art vase.
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1970s Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Genuine American Fresh Water 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. Beautif...
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20th Century American Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Queen Conch Shell Aliger Gigas Rare Souvenir Marine Arena Johns Pass Florida 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare marked mid century natural Queen Conch sea shell (Aliger gigas) souvenir from Marine Arena Johns Pass Florida. Off white with a slight flush of coral-pink. Nautical, Maritime, ...
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Late 20th Century Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Bronze Jewelry-Casket with Ornate Etchings and Cameos Inlaid by Tahan of Paris
Located in Soquel, CA
Bronze Jewelry-Casket with Ornate Etchings and Cameos Inlaid by Tahan of Paris Gorgeously detailed jewelry box by Tahan of Paris. There are four Cameos bezel set on three sides of t...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

1940s Mother of Pearl Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 1940s Mosaic Mother of Pearl Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box. Mosaic Luxury Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Vanity Box. Middle Eastern Asian Mosaic Wood Box wi...
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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Shell, Abalone, Fruitwood

Rectangle Cosmos Tray in Cream Shagreen, Shell and Brass 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

Circular Cosmos Tray in Black Shagreen, Blue Pen Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Cosmos circular 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. Measu...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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

Mid-Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Vase Signed F. Caleca Vallauris
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a table, a console or cabinet with this large and colorful antique vase. Crafted on the French Riviera, southern France circa 1950, the elegant vessel is round in shape with a ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Abalone

Collection of 31 Painted Eggs By Sibyl Edwards
By Sibyl Edwards Eggs
Located in Dallas, TX
Sybil Edwards was a prolific Canadian artist who excelled in the field of decorative art over the course of her life. She honed her practice as a profess...
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1970s American Minimalist Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Eggshell, Paint

Black Lacquered Lidded Circular Box with Mother of Pearl Floral Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage black lacquered lidded circular box with mother or pearl floral inlaid décor. This vintage Chinese black lacquered box is a testame...
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20th Century Chinese Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Contemporary Bust with Custom Shell Motif
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a sophisticated marriage of a modern fabricated bust adorned with a custom head covering comprised of a myriad of organic shells.
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2010s American Other Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Jean Claude Dresse Pierre Giraudon Inclusion of Pearl Oyster Shell
Located in Brussels , BE
Vide-Poche of a shell with mother of pearl in epoxy resin. Designed by belgian artist Jeac Claude Dresse and Pierre Giraudon, who's specialities are pieces in epoxy resin.
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Epoxy Resin

Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
An exquisite blend of elegance and functionality, this tortoiseshell double inkwell is a true collector's delight. With its stunning glass inkwells, brass accents, and convenient sto...
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1870s English Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Natural Matching Pair Whole Complete Giant Clam Sea Shell Tridacna Gugas 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful complete natural specimen, Tridacna Gigantas / Giant Clam shell / fossil featuring matching top and bottom halves. White in color. Seven folds. N...
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Late 20th Century Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Giant Natural South Seas 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

Dark Brown And Black Pair Large Mussel Shells Sculpture, Indonesia, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Borneo pair of large mussel shells on stands. Tortoise color, glossy finish. Stands measure 4" x 4"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Antique German Walnut Inlaid Mother of Pearl Short Drop Peekaboo Wall Clock 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique short drop wall clock featuring a round beveled frame accented with inlaid mother of pearl cut-out leaf designs. The drop features an oval peekaboo window framed in black met...
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Early 20th Century Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Walnut

Vintage Italian Rectangular Picture Frame 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Vintage Italian Rectangular Picture Frame from the 1980s, made with mother of pearl, exudes elegance and unique craftsmanship. The frame is adorned with the lustrous iridescence of...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Fragment Mounted on Phantom Optical Calcite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian fragment with gold mica and baroque pearls on a phantom optical calcite base. The fragment originally came from a historical church in Italy. It is adorned with...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

John Newman, (American, b. 1952) Mixed Media Sculpture
By John Newman
Located in Chicago, IL
Mixed media sculpture, by noted contemporary artist, John Newman (American, b. 1952). The piece was first shown at the Tibor de Nagy Gallery solo exhibition show entitled, “Spoonfuls...
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1990s American Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Fragment Base with Mica in Matrix and Silver Leaf Shells
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian base decorated with mica in matrix, and silver leaf shells on an antique metal base decorated with church vestment braid. The 18th century fragment ba...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver Leaf, Metal

One Of A Kind Natural Clamshell Mounted on a Natural Coral Base .
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful natural clamshell with cream color patina, professionally clean and mounted on original natural coral base, with some accents of rock Crystal and citrine crystal . Come in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral, Rock Crystal

Handmade Hollywood Regency Art Deco Tray with Gold Serpent Handles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Black and White Inlayed Tray Handmade Inlayed with Brass-Plated Serpent Handles Sourced from England by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
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21st Century and Contemporary English Hollywood Regency Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Pressed Tortoiseshell Design From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency Architectural Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of bombe form with flared bas...
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1810s British Regency Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Highly Decorative Large Natural Sea Shell #2
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Highly Decorative Natural Beautiful Sea Shell. Large size.
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1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Vintage Monumental Coastal Plaster Conch Shell
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous vintage Monumental conch shell. A great decorative piece to make any coffee table of bookcase really stand out. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century Bohemian Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Plaster

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

Materials

Shell

Pair of Gabriella Crespi Candelabras, circa 1970, Italy
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of Candelabras by Gabriella Crespi. Made with shell and bronze. Gilt bronze mount holding two large natural shells. Very decorative. Signed b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Italian Sunray Mounted on a Yellow Hematoid Quartz Heart
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural Sacred Heart - 18th century Italian sunray mounted on a yellow hematoid heart and adorned with yellow crystal quartz points. The piece is inspired by "The Sacred Heart" in...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

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

18th Century Italian Fragment with Fossil Agate Coral and a Silver Leaf Shell
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
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...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Agate, Silver Leaf

Vintage Coastal Capiz Shell Box
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal decorative box. A chic collection of Capiz shells embedded into a sand like composition. A great was to add a flash of glamour to your coffee table or etag...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Antique Monumental Clam Shell Resting On Antique Wrought Iron Plant Stand
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This a monumental clam shell displayed on a Victorian black wrought iron plant stand. Both are very heavy and in very good condition. Plant stand: 12” triangle x 39.75”H.
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Antique Italian Carved Shell And Silver Cameo
Located in New Orleans, LA
Late Victorian period Italian 900 coin silver hand carved shell cameo brooch or pendant; the right facing young woman is wearing long barrel curls, or ringlets popular at the time. ...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

18th Century Italian Gold Leaf Candlestick with Chalcopyrite and Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
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...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf

French Palais-Royal Notebook Charles X
Located in Newark, England
Charles X Circa 1822 From our collectables, we are delighted to offer this French Palais-Royal ormolu mounted mother of pearl notebook. The notebook in exceptional condition beautif...
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century Italian Fragment with Baroque Pearls on Optical Calcite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian fragment adorned with baroque pearls and mounted on a optical calcite base. The fragment originally came from a historical church in Italy. It is adorned with na...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Vintage Italian Round Picture Frame 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into a world of timeless elegance with our Vintage Italian Round Picture Frame from the 1980s. Meticulously crafted in Italy, this frame is a captivating fusion of wood and moth...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Rectangular Capiz Shell Tray
Located in Vallejo, CA
A vintage rectangular capiz shell tray. Edges are trimmed in brass. Lovely variation to the natural semi iridescent capiz shell.
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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Round Picture Frame 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into a world of timeless elegance with our Vintage Italian Round Picture Frame from the 1980s. Meticulously crafted in Italy, this frame is a captivating fusion of wood and moth...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

A large English early 20th century folk art shellwork box, circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
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...
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Mid-20th Century British Early Victorian Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Vintage Italian Mother of Pearl Picture Frame 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your cherished memories with our exquisite Vintage Italian Mother of Pearl Picture Frame, a timeless piece from the 1980s. Crafted with...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Vintage Coastal Silver Shell Decor Box
Located in west palm beach, FL
A gorgeous vintage silver decoration box with shells encrusted on the exterior. It is a great and useful addition to a coastal aesthetic living space. Acquired at a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Magnifying Glass Made w/ 19th Century Parasol Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A custom magnifying glass made from a Victorian parasol handle by K&H adorned with intricate mother-of-pearl detailing and gold-washed silver repouss...
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21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Large Beautiful and Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell #5
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Large Beautiful and Highly Decorative Natural Sea Shell. I purchased a collection of large shells from an antique store in Newport.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Antique metal Pill Box with Mother-of-Pearl inlay to lid, English Edwardian
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a small oval shaped antique metal Pill Box with Mother-of Pearl Inlay dating to the Edwardian or late Victorian period. The box is made...
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large Highly Decorative Old Natural Sea Shell #4
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful Large Natural Highly Decorative Sea Shell. Great for decorating! I purchased a collection of Sea Shells from a antique store in Newport.
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1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Elegant 13-Inch Large Mounted Lobster Claw on Italian Hand-Turned Base
Located in New York, NY
Large Mounted Lobster Claw, expertly showcased on a meticulously crafted Italian base. This captivating piece stands at an impressive height of 13 inch...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Magnifying glass with Goniatite handle of the Sahara - authentic ammonite
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
A Goniatite from the Sahara, superb authentic fossil shell , embellishes the handle of the magnifying glass by transforming it into a into unique and unrepeatable accessory that ex...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Mecca Arrow on a Polished Calcite Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th-century distressed Italian mecca 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 Itali...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

"Tea Caddy" English Tortoise Shell & Mother-of-Pearl Double Compartment 19th-c.
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY Regency Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy from the 1st quarter of the 19th century. It has a sarcophagus form with hinged cover opening to disclose t...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Engraved Nautilus shell - Netherlands, 18th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Engraved Nautilus shell Netherlands, 18th century 13 x 10 x 7 cm Although fragmentary this beautiful nautilus preserves almost intact a beautiful hunting scene. The 18th century ...
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18th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone inkwell By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, early 20th century Measures: 3.63"W x 3.63"D x 2.75"H. Very good original v...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Mecca Gilt Arrow on a Polished Calcite Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
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 ...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Airin Canedo sculture in wood, glass, reptiles and eggs circa 1990
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible sculpture in wood, glass, lizard and eggshell by AIRIN CANEDO circa 1990
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1990s Brazilian Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Eggshell, Glass, Wood, Lizard

Decorative secretary box with hand painting and mother of pearl inlay, 19 th c.
Located in Houston, TX
This antique box is from London made from papier-mâché The top is hand painted and inlaid with mother of pearl. It is finely painted and has an interior with defined Spaces for writ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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