Shell Decorative Objects

This giant Pacific clam shell is all natural and with wonderful details. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR MIAMI, FLORIDA SHOWROOM.

Rare Signed Binazzi Italy small trinket bowl. Natural shell combined with silver plated sculpture. 1970s, made in Italy. This piece is in near excelle...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Green tortoiseshell tea caddy dating to the Georgian period, circa 1790 during the reign of George III. The exterior is finished in vibrant green tortoiseshell and mounted with silver stringing, a vacant silver initial plaque and matching silver escutcheon. The interior is faced in boxwood and fitted with two tortoiseshell lids, each mounted with turned bone handles. When removed, the lids reveal twin tea storage compartments retaining visible traces of their original lining. The tea caddy remains complete with a working lock and tasselled key and is a rare example of late eighteenth century tortoiseshell tea caddies.

Superb jewelry box designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. A beautiful item to display i...

Sturdy rectangular hinged trinket box featuring brass and inlaid iridescent mother of pearl shells throughout. This box is super charming and functional for displaying or containing ...

Hollywood regency shell and burl jewelry box Italy 1970s shell, burl H 6.5 cm - 20 x 17 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.

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 ...

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 ...

An exceptional free-form Modernist centerpiece bowl designed and handcrafted by Los Castillo in Taxco, Mexico, one of the most celebrated names in twentieth-century Mexican silver de...

PRESENTING a LOVELY 19C Anglo Indian Bombay MOP (Mother of Pearl) Sadeli Mosaic Trinket Box from circa 1875-85. Gorgeously detailed and hand-crafted ‘sadeli mosaic’ inlay, from the Bombay Area, with deep greens with silver, pewter, mother of pearl, bone and ebony in geometric patterns. The box case, is made of sandalwood but completely covered in MOP, bone, faux ivory, ebony and mosaic inlay. Edged with faux ivory and banded with a different pattern of sadeli mosaic. Some minor damage to the top (repair is obvious in pics) and ivorine replacements to some edging, but it still a BEAUTIFUL BOX and of real QUALITY! The mosaic work is FABULOUS! Box opens to reveal its original blue velvet lining. It sits on 4 (recently added) silvered button feet. SADELI MOSAIC: “Anglo Indian boxes were made in India for the English residents from the early part of the 18th century. They were brought back or sent back to England usually by the people who had commissioned them. From the beginning of the nineteenth century they were imported more commercially, although not in any significant numbers until the middle decades. They were very highly valued, especially the early ones, to the extent that the designs were copied on late 19th and early 20th century tins. The ancient art of Sadeli Mosaic is said to have been introduced from Shiraz in Persia via Sind to Bombay, a long time before the Anglo Indian boxes were made. It was a technique, which required a high degree of skill and patience. It was executed very lavishly, in that the frequent cuts wasted a great amount of the precious materials used. The workmanship was however more than commensurable to the value of the materials. Ivory, silver, pewter (or other metals), wood and horn were cut into faceted rods which were bound together to form geometric patterns. When the glue has set, the rods were sliced in transverse sections. This gave the maker a number of angled circular pieces in the original pattern. Several variations of patterns could be achieved by combining the materials in different ways. The ivory was sometimes dyed green to give an extra color. The mosaic pieces in a combination of patterns, often separated by ivory, ebony, horn or silver stringing were used to veneer sandalwood boxes. In the early boxes, which date from the turn of the 18th to the 19th century, there are large panels of mosaic covering tops and sides of boxes. It took incredible skill to cover such large areas without any shakes or wavering of the pattern. The corners and joins on these boxes are impeccably matched. The makers (reputed to be Persian) of Sadeli mosaic made in the first two decades of the 19th century displayed a total understanding of the qualities of the different materials they used. They combined substances, which can expand and contract according to atmospheric conditions with others, which are hard and unyielding. The result was a sharp definition of the lines and patterns, which made up the whole design. On the early boxes the designs look deceptively simple. The fact is, they emerged from a culture, which had mastered geometry and understood how to generate a pattern from a set number of points. The patterns are so harmoniously combined that their incredible complexity is not immediately apparent. The earliest Sadeli boxes...

Beautiful turtle-shaped pill box designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. More than a box...

Pair of large branches of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum). Gilt bronze bases with phytomorphic calyx stem. Connection with an oval element in Lapis Lazuli and two spirals ...

A striking and highly sculptural Mexican silver-plated centerpiece bowl handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico, featuring an exceptional pair of stylized fish-form handles richly inlaid with i...

A fine and unusual Japanese black lacquer and mother of pearl inlaid box, Momoyama Period, 16th century, Japan. The large box and cover featu...

Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea Hand carved from a clam shell Measures: 7.5 x 8.5 in / 19 x 22 cm Height on c...

A striking pair of vintage Asian clam shell-form trinket boxes finished in richly layered lacquer with warm shades of oxblood red, amber, black, and olive green. Their sculptural she...

A ‘Palais Royal’ miniature horse-drawn carriage trinket box made with mother of pearl, silver-plated horses and gold plated metal. 19th century.

Antique Japanese Mother of Pearl inlaid jewelry box w lap desk This item includes restricted materials and can not be sold outside of the contiguous United States. Additional i...

Super cute one of a kind sea Shell encrusted jewelry box.

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...

Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90M Years Old, Cretaceous A rare and highly sought after ammonite for collectors. The ammonite itself is somewhere between 5 and 6 inches a...

Doll, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, S. Dakota A "No Face Doll" by an unknown artist of the Sioux Tribe, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in S. Dakota. A cape of three tiers of dentali...

This is an early, exceptional lidded box designed by the famed decorative arts design firm Ria and Youri Augousti, Paris. The rare piece boasts geometric seashell marquetry with trim...

A beautiful abalone seashell and Lucite oval serving tray or vanity, catchall, vide-poche tray. A beautiful piece with pearl and grey hues. Very good condition as shown in images. No...

A charming and highly decorative Mexican Modernist bowl by Los Castillo of Taxco, dating to the 1960s and combining hand-worked metal with the workshop’s celebrated use of natural ma...

Tea Caddy made of rosewood with extensive mother-of-pearl decoration to the top and front. Special features include bun feet and unusual handles on either side with mother-of-pearl b...

BrittleStar Fossil Specimen, 443 to 485 Million Years Old, Ordovician Period. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This is a s...

Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea Hand carved from a clam shell Measures: 7 x 7.5 in / 18 x 19 cm Height on cus...

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 ...

1950s Venice gondola souvenir. Bright wood shellac finish, adorned with seashells and a posing pin-up girl in red swim suit. All very kitsch. Marked "Mad...

1950s Clam Shell Natural half-shell of a giant clam Features a heavy flutes and porous texture Some chips on the interior as shown in pictures

A striking bulbous silver-plated vase designed and manufactured in the 1960s by the renowned Los Castillo workshop in Taxco, widely regarded as one of the most influential studios in...

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 ...

This appealing vintage planter merges rustic garden aesthetics with coastal charm, featuring a wide terracotta pot base entirely hand-encrusted with a mosaic of natural shells. The e...

This beautiful sphere orb sculpture from the 1970's is Mother Of Pearl over wood on a lucite base. It has a serene presence with glistening Mother Of Pearl overlay. Pearlized and Iri...

A 19th Century French Napoleon III marquetry box, hand-crafted of walnut and burl veneers and ebonized panels. Fine mother-of-pearl and brass inlay decoration of birds, butterflies a...

Fabulous sea Shell encrusted with tiny all natural sea shells trinket gift box.

These are Victorian style penguin form bookends or figurines that have been decorated with shells by hand. They were a limited release item crafted for Decorative Crafts out of New Y...

Inlaid with floral sprays of engraved mother of pearl and brass From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this William IV Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box. The Sewing Box ...

Polished agate amethyst cathedral with a coordinating natural forming baroque pearl and shell.  These slabs are classically associated with volcanic rock or ancient lava. The proces...

The Cosmos Vase by R&Y Augousti is a stunning fusion of artisanal craftsmanship and modern design, making it an extraordinary addition to any luxury space. Handcrafted from luxur...

Beautiful and large centerpiece designed and produced in Italy during the 1980's. This handcrafted item with mother-of-pearl and solid aluminium will be a great highlight in your hom...

Ruler Selenite with an 18th century Italian gold leaf fragment molding and natural forming baroque pearls on a lucite base. Ruler selenite or "selenite logs" are single, prismatic se...

Fossilized clamshell cluster in matrix with a natural forming pearl. This unique type of fossilized clamshell can be up to 1.5 to 2 million years old. The striking contrast between ...

1950s Clam Shell Natural half-shell of a giant clam Features a heavy flutes and porous texture Some chips on the interior as shown in pictures

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...

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 ...

This exquisite rectangular boxes is masterfully crafted from antique shagreen, showcasing a unique cosmos pattern that elegantly marries modern design with classic luxury. It feature...

This vintage coastal box is beautifully encrusted with an array of natural shells, creating a stunning, textured surface that captures the essence of beachside charm. Perfect as a de...

19th century folk art box, with burl wood veneer and mother of pearl and fruit wood inlay. The surface decorated with geometric, diamond and star motifs. The raised top with a banded...

Mexican Modernist Mixed Metal And Abalone Fish Bowl . Large (24 inch) Mexican modernist or Mexican mid century mixed metal and abalone fish bowl, dish or sculpture. This fabulous vintage Mexican modern...

This is one of a striking pair of handcrafted decorative shell arrangements displayed in classic urn-form planters. Overflowing with an abundant assortment of natural seashells, incl...

Pair of 17th century Italian hand-beaded flower bouquets in Italian 17th century Italian vases and adorned with silver leaf shells, faden crystals, and selenite.  The hand-beaded fl...

Sculptural 18th century Italian gilded fragment base with fossil coral and adorned with gold leaf shells. The gilded fragment base was originally part of an altar candlestick in a h...

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...

Charming pair of small sea Shell encrusted terracotta pots or planters in Tony Doucquett style.

A charming and most unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Marble snail paperweight. This wonderful small scale statue is raised by a rectangular Verde Africanato marble...

1980s decorative pen shell cube box attributed to Maitland Smith. Medium brown pen shell with dark gray tessellated stone accents. Wood lined box. No ma...

Elegant handcrafted pill box made in Taxco, Mexico, circa 1970s. Created by Villalobos, this petite sterling silver box features a domed lid inlaid with iridescent abalone shell arra...

As found Beautiful Mother of Pearl Irredescent Large Mussel Clam Half Shell , circa 1970's nice condition can be used as soap or candy dish.