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Material: Shell
20th Century Art Nouveau Walnut Jewelry Box, Austria circa 1910
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Decorative 20th century Art Nouveau walnut jewellery box from the early period in Austria around 1910. A gorgeous looking solid wooden box with a fantastic grain. The original interi...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Genuine American Fresh Water Snapping Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on onyx base, the shell is cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish.
And the back is upholstered with fine qual...
Category
20th Century American Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx
Celestite Heart Shaped Geode with Natural Forming Baroque Pearl
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Blue heart shaped celestite geode adorned with a coordinating naturally forming baroque pearl.
The name for this specific geode is derived from the Latin word Caelestis, meaning "ce...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Prehistoric Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Modern Box in Antique Shagreen with Shell and Brass Insert by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Modern Vase in Shagreen with Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Vase Rose" by R&Y Augousti is a stunning creation that embodies contemporary luxury through its masterful combination of exquisite materials. Handcrafted from rich shagreen, bro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Great Selection Sea Shell Sea Shells Collection in Vitrine
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Great selection of natural history specimens sea shells. In a red wood vitrine with a key lock. Great Wall cabinet office decoration of a gift.
Category
1970s American Neoclassical Vintage Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
English Petite Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century English trinket box has an elegant design of lacquered papier-mâché with mother-of-pearl inlay. The inlaid decoration depicts a spray of various flowers which ...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Cross with Smoky Quartz Crystals and Pyrite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
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...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Coral, Rock Crystal
Large Black Lacquer Embedded Sea Shell Floor Vase Coral Philippines 45"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage tree or giant coral shaped floor vase crafted of composite / resin finished in black lacquer, thoroughly embedded with small sea shells, their exte...
Category
Late 20th Century Primitive Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Lacquer
Mother of Pearl Decorative Box
Located in New York, NY
Decorative box with hand inlaid mother of pearl shell rectangular tiles.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Conch Shells Mounted on Lucite Stands, Collection of Three
Located in Ferndale, MI
Collection of three conch shells on lucite stands. The shells are pear-shaped, very spiny and blackish-brown and white in color. Gorgeous on a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Lucite
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.
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
1850s Pair of Floral Seashell Dioramas in a Glass Dome
Located in Marbella, ES
An exquisite pair of floral dioramas, crafted with a meticulous composition of seashells, conch shells, and mother-of-pearl, arranged in the form of three-dimensional floral bouquets...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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 ...
Category
1950s Australian Vintage Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Pair Franz Bergmann Austrian Bronze Figures in Moorish Brackets, Early 20th c
Located in Austin, TX
Two good Franz Bergmann Austrian cold painted bronze figures now mounted in highly architectural Moroccan Moorish style carved and inlaid wood brackets, early 20th century, Austria a...
Category
1910s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Seashell Tissue Box
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful vintage seashell [sea shell] tissue box holder cover, Victorian design, circa early to mid-20th century. Box is wood and covered wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Wood
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Stamp Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Art Deco period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone stamp box
By Tiffany Studios
New York, USA, early 20th century
Measures: 4"W x 2.13"D x 1.25"H.
Good orig...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Shell Vide Poche Silver and Naturel Colors 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Shell Vide Poche Silver and Gold Colors 20th Century
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Pair of French Gilt Metal and Mother-Of-Pearl Perfume Bottles, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
With tooled gilt metal scrolls, the mother-a-pearl finely polished exhibiting multi-colored hues.
Category
1870s Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage Italian Silvered Nautilus Shell By Ruzzetti & Gow
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century Italian nautilus shell enhanced with silver plate overlay and presented on a silvered faux rock base. Signed Ruzzetti & Gow on the bottom.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Wai Hing Clocks Co. Chinoiserie Lacquer German Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Wai Hing Clocks Co. Chinossorie Black Lacquer Hand-Painted Mother of Pearl inlaid German Movement Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock
This black lacquer grandfather clock...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Gabriella Binazzi, Silver Plate, Brass & Large Seashell Swan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in this beautiful large Italian Swan in Silver Plate & Brass black with a Large Seashell.
This figurine sculpture is by Gabriella Binazzi, but not signed, C.1960.,
Great detail...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
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 decisio...
Category
2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Eggshell, Lacquer
Seashells
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful large grouping of all natural seashells. Vessel contains over 50+ matte white and tan/brown/off-white seashells in long/oblong hand-carved wood centerpiece...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Wood
Large One of a Kind Sea Shell and Crystal
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant Atlantic trumpet sea shell professionally mounted on a black color marble base. Artistically hand embedded by the artist with crystal quartz pieces that make beautiful art ob...
Category
20th Century American Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Marble
Antique Three Perfumes Scent Bottles In Mother of Pearl and Silver Metal Heart
Located in Wembley, GB
A very unique set of 3 antique perfume/snuff bottles. Creatively hand made from a beautiful seashell, mother of pearl finish, and intricately crafted silver work forming this piece o...
Category
1880s Spanish Arts and Crafts Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Rare Signed Binazzi Goose Shell Trinket Bowl Sculpture, 1970s, Italy
By Binazzi
Located in Vis, NL
Rare Signed Binazzi Italy small trinket bowl. Natural shell combined with silver plated sculpture.
1970s, made in Italy.
This piece is in near excelle...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Beautiful Mother of Pearl Irredescent Large Mussel Clam Half Shell
Located in San Diego, CA
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.
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
One of a Kind Sea Shell and Turquoise Stone
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful Atlantic spider seashell professionally mounted on a thousand years old petrified wood base, artistically hand embedded
With turquoise s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
21st Century Ceramic New Delhi Vase Hand Painted Glazed Faience, Italy
Located in Ravenna, IT
The New Delhi is part of the Mitti Vases collection, presented at the Milan Design Week Fuorisalone 2021 edition and created after a long trip to India.
Th...
Category
2010s European Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Abalone, Porcelain, Stoneware
Business Card Holder with Authentic Fossil Ammonite - Unique Piece
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Give your desk an exclusive touch with this handcrafted business card holder, embellished with a real Manticoceras fossil ammonite, dating back 350 million years.
Each piece is uniq...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large Copper Colored Clam Shell Displayed on Lucite Stand
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and elegant large copper colored clam shell presented on a lucite stand. The shell measures 6.5" W x 6.5" D x 1.5" H and is in great condition and gorgeous color. Very uniq...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Lucite
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...
Category
1810s British Regency Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
SeaShell and Rootbeer Resin Desk Tidy Catchall Vide Poche, circa 1980
By Atelier Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning modern desk tidy, vide poche or catchall, boasts a large ovoid shape with an extra-thick acrylic resin slab and an important seashell insert. The luminous acrylic resin...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic, Shell, Resin
Hugely Impressive Antique Giant Clam Shell
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Purchased from a private Parisian collection this wonderful example of a giant clam shell (tridacna gigas) is a real feast for the eyes. Created by mother nature and sought after the...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
19th Century English Rosewood & Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique Victorian English rosewood jewellery box with fitted interior, a removable inner jewellery tray, and fully working lock and key, circa 1850. The lid and front of thi...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Massim Ceremonial Pig with Inlaid Shell, Trobiand Islands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Leuven , BE
Nice composition in Dense Bunukwa rainforest hardwood, inlaid shell and lime. Carved wooden pig, standing, tail straight and protrudes backwards with rows of carved zig zag...
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Wood
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...
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Assortment of Decorative Shells
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Assortment of Decorative Shells of all species including Queen, spider conchs, brain and branch coral, all great for decorative use. Small natural losses but overall very nice...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Seashells on Metal Patinated Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Sea Shell of good size mounted on stand with metal rod... the base is also a very heavy piece of metal with nice detailing.
The piece is a nice addition to any side tab...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pair of Natural Striped Chambered Nautilus Half Shells
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of Natural Striped Chambered Nautilus Half Shells
Nautilus Pompulus
Philippines; harvested in the 20th century
Approximate size: 6.75 (w) x 5.5 (h) x 2.75 (d) in.
Nautilus sh...
Category
20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box
Located in west palm beach, FL
Bring seaside charm to your home with this Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box. Handcrafted with an array of natural shells, this box exudes a breezy, beachy vibe, perfect for adding...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Pair of Ostrich Egg Urns on Carved Elephants
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid-century pair of Anthony Redmile urns crafted with an eccentric array of materials featuring amethyst stone, ostrich eggs, boar tusks and carved ebony all in a dramatic compositio...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Ostrich Eggshell, Hardwood
Shagreen Tray with Blue Pen Shell and Brass Inserts 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Tray with Mix Inlay Pattern Including Shell and Brass by Kifu, Paris
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.
A Classic oval vanity tray revisited; this Kifu Paris geometric tray is inlaid in a mixture of blue shagreen, black shell, lemurian quartz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Aurelio Teno Creature Sculpture
By Aurelio Teno
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mischievous creature sculpture, by Aurelio Teno, unsigned, Spanish, circa 1960s. Constructed of a seashell, silver or silvered bronze, and semi precious stone eyes on an agate base. ...
Category
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Silver
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Crucifix Mounted on Jasper with Crystal Points
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian crucifix mounted on jasper with crystal points. The crystal points create more sunrays around the halo of the crucifix. The reddish tips of the crysta...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Coral, Rock Crystal
Backgammon Tray in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris
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.
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
African Yoruba Cowrie Shell, Beaded Fertility Doll, 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
African Yoruba Cowrie Shell, Beaded Fertility Doll, 20th Century
Offered for sale is a 20th century African Yoruba hand-carved wood fertility doll made in the Tribal style. These d...
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Shell, Beads
French Ormolu Mother of Pearl Egg Shaped Enamel Perfume Bottles in Box
Located in Delft, NL
French 19th century Ormolu mother of pearl egg shaped perfume box on foot
A beautiful egg shaped perfume bottle box, with interior of 2 perfume bottles wh...
Category
19th Century French Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Black lacquered wood sewing box on lyre base stand. Both the work box and stand are decorated with abalone and Mother-of-Pearl inlays in a floral compo...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
18th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' Candlestick Base with Fossil Coral
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
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...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Coral, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay "Longevity" Box, 1930s, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and elegant Korean black lacquer and abalone mother of pearl inlay "longevity" box, circa 1930s, Korea.
The box, most likely used to sto...
Category
1930s Korean Showa Vintage Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Abalone
Large Moorish Arabesque Inlaid Table Box
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning vintage Moorish arabesque inlaid table box, 20th century, high quality rectangular box with hinged lid, featuring contrasting mother of pearl, exotic hardwood, and bone marquetry inlay arranged in geometric patterns, opening to red fabric lined interior.
Dimensions: (approx)
3" High, 16.75" Wide, 6 1/8" Deep; 3.2lbs
As warm and attractive as it is functional, having the ideal large size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including concealing a remote control on your coffee table or sofa table, or as a jewelry casket, trinket case...
Category
20th Century Moorish Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Ebony, Rosewood, Tulipwood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Sculptural Driftwood with Fossil Agate Coral, Crystal Points, and Fossil Shells
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural driftwood with fossil agate coral, crystal points, and fossil shells.
Driftwood is wood that has been washed onto a shore of a large body ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Coral, Rock Crystal
Michel Claude Clodion, French Bronze Sculpture Titled, Bacchante Playing Cymbals
Located in Kingston, NY
"Bacchante Playing Cymbals" is an 1880 sculpture attributed to Clodion, crafted in silver-plated bronze. The figure depicts a bacchante, a follower of Bacchus, energetically playing ...
Category
Early 1800s French Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Natural History Sea Shell Specimen Taxidermy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Organic modern natural history specimen large sea shell as collectible or coastal decor.
Category
Early 1900s American Organic Modern Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
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