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Material: Shell
Karl Springer Stunning "Kyoto Box" in Tessellated Penshell 1980s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally crafted "Kyoto Box" in tessellated penshell with brass inlays on top and trim around base by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Sprin...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Period Portico Clock in Tulipwood, Fine Inlay, Ormolu Mounts-France, 19th c.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Portico style French tulipwood clock with Boulle style fine inlays of mother-of-pearl and bronze. Eight day French movement with a grid-iron ormolu pendulum...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

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

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

Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming musical jewelry and sewing box is a work of sublime artistry. Almost certainly German or Austrian in origin and crafted of deep, ebonized...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Other Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Seo of 4 Eggshell Vases. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 4 Eggshell Vases, 2023 From The Oygg series Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite Dimensions: 41.2 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm) Individual size: 10.3 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm) Weight: 5 kg...
Category

2010s North Korean Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Eggshell

Antique English Victorian Boulle Photo Frame by Vickery
Located in Northampton, GB
Stamped J.C. Vickery Regent St. W. From our Accessories collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique Boulle Photo Frame by Vickery. The Frame made with a solid mahogany backboar...
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Dunhill Eggshell and Enamel Cigarette Case
Located in Red Lion, PA
Rare Art Deco Dunhill Silver-Plated & Lacquered Cigarette Case with Coquille d’Œuf Inlay – Circa 1930 This stunning Art Deco Dunhill cigarette case is a masterpiece of elegant desig...
Category

1920s British Art Deco Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Pair of Ostrich Egg Mounted Silver Plate Candlesticks, Style of Anthony Redmile
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of ostrich egg candlesticks with silver plated mounts very much in the manner of Anthony Redmile, London. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR EAST HAMPTON, NY SHOWROOM.
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Sculpture with Seashell Assemblage and Antique brass Base
Located in Marbella, ES
Sculpture with Seashell Assemblage and Antique brass Base
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

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...
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Lacquer, Abalone, Eggshell, Wood

18th Century 'Florence Fragment' Base with Fossil Shells in Matrix
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian 'Florence Fragment' base topped with a variety of fossil shells in matrix and mounted on a rock coral base. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was f...
Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

19C Anglo Indian Vizigapatam Stamp Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely gorgeous and very rare 19C Anglo Indian Vizigapatam stamp box. Made in Colonial India (the Time of the Raj) circa 1860. Prob...
Category

Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Shell

Victorian Cameo Carved Conch Shell c1880 St George Dragon Antique
Located in Newtown, CT
Victorian carved whole conch Shell c1880. Beautiful and rare item to find! This was hand carved in Italy, likely a souvenir of a Grand Tour. The subject of the carving is of St Georg...
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

1940s Shell Picture Frame (with glass)
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Shell Picture Frame (with glass) Shell with crack in it (as shown) Stand not sold with frame Hinged arm missing from back of frame
Category

1940s Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Set of Three Painted Dyed Ostrich Egg Specimens
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating set of three ostrich egg specimens that have been painted or dyed. Beautifully crafted pieces perfect for a cabinet of curiosities or display ...
Category

20th Century American Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

19th Century English Victorian Letter Holder
Located in Forney, TX
An English Victorian black and gilt decorated mother-of-pearl and papier mâché stationary letter / card holder or desk stand with stunning, exceptionally executed city scape hand painting portrait. Born in the mid 19th century, hand-crafted of ebonized lacquered papier mâché then elaborately decorated, polychromed, hand painting, mother-of-pearl inlays and gold leaf floral foliate scroll motif decoration, high styling with circular border framing the finely hand painted central pastel colored city scape scene. Dimensions (approx): 8.25" H, 9.75" W, 3.25" D Provenance: Acquired from the estate of the late T. Boone Pickens (1928-2019). An American business magnate, billionaire, financier, and philanthropist. Acquisition: J. Garrett Auctioneers had the pleasure of presenting Pickens' collection of 18th and 19th Century furnishings and accessories. This piece comes from the iconic Texas and Oklahoma...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

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.
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Eggshell, Oak, Lacquer

Vintage Mexican Alpaca Pitchers with Inlaid Abalone Tiles Matched Set of Two
Located in Cincinnati, OH
These gorgeous matched 10.75" handmade alpaca pitchers were crafted in Mexico and feature traditional all-over decoration in the form of inlaid rows of abalone tiles. The pitchers ha...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Alpaca, Abalone

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 ...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Ostrich Eggshell, Wood

Early 20th Century Shell Money Ring
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Early 20th century shell money ring mounted on a custom made stand, Papua New Guinea.
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Seo of 8 Eggshell Vases. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 8 Eggshell Vases, 2023 From The Oygg series Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite Dimensions: 82.4 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm) Individual size: 10.3 W x 10 D x 19.3 H (cm) Weight: 10 k...
Category

2010s North Korean Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Eggshell

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.
Category

Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Shagreen Candelabra Base with Brass Inlay by Patrick Coard, 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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Chinese Hardwood Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Long ago, this elegant rosewood box was used by a Qing-dynasty lady to store her favorite pieces of jewelry, each drawer filled with jades, pearls, coral necklaces, and hair pins. Th...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Moorish White hexagonal Box with Inlaid Mosaic Marquetry
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern Egyptian mosaic marquetry wood trinket hexagonal box. Vintage 1950s small walnut box intricately decorated with white mother and pearl...
Category

Mid-20th Century Egyptian Islamic Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Shell, Fruitwood

German Mother of Pearl Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent layers and inlays of multi-colored mother-of-pearl cover each side of this breathtaking German snuff box. Each incredibly detailed scene is framed by finely engraved yell...
Category

18th Century German Other Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautifully crafted mother of pearl tea caddy from circa 1860 is a true testament to English craftsmanship and elegance. The exterior glows wi...
Category

1860s French Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Shell, Wood

Vintage Moorish Box Mosaic Marquetry
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese mosaic marquetry wood box. Small octagonal walnut Syrian style box intricately decorated with Moorish...
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Shell, Fruitwood

Circular Cosmos Tray in Shagreen, Blue 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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Tortoise Shell Needle Case with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century tortoise shell needle case with a mother of pearl inlay. A knife box shape with a hinged lid and a package of the original needles in the original packaging marked ...
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Early 20th Century Conus Shell Ornaments, Solomon Islands
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century Conus Shell Ornaments, Solomon Islands Three spiral conus shells from the Solomon Islands. These were laboriously sliced with sand and bamboo, which contributed t...
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Early 20th Century Solomon Islands Tribal Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Palais Royal French Ormolu Mounted Desk Writing Set with Pen
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made antique French Palais Royal ormolu mounted mother of pearl desk stand with pen dating from around 1900. The stand comprises of an ornate looped wire work carrying handle with a candle holder mounted on a shaped metal body embossed and engraved with floral designs and with a coiled pen support one with a snake head terminal and other with a flower with a polished mother of pearl bowl...
Category

19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

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

1950s Large Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Moorish Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1950s Large Mosaic Shell Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Moorish Box. Vintage 1950s Mosaic Abalone Shell Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box. Mosaic Decorative Midd...
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Abalone, Fruitwood

Cosmos Vase in Shagreen, Mother of Pearl and Bronze-Patina 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. La Cosmos vase in small is a whimsical piece with both it’s sculptural shape and graphic pattern inlaid in a mixture of cream shagreen, mother of pearl and bronze-patina brass. Available in other shapes and sizes to form a dramatic cluster of vases...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of 17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragments' with Citron and Ammonite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 17th century Italian 'Florence Fragment' bases from Tuscany topped with polished ammonites and adorned with citron crystal quartz points. These fragments are from a church in...
Category

17th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Italian Pietra Dura Inlaid Marble Butterfly Paperweight
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian oval white marble paperweight with beautiful colored burnt orange and greenish gray marble inlay with mother of pearl highlights in the form of a butterfly. Lovely piece to h...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Vintage Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Trinket Box. Middle Eastern Moorish inlaid marquetry storage box. The amazing craftsmansh...
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood, Shell

Opalised Iridescent Ammonite Fossil
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A complete prehistoric Cleoniceras opalised iridescent ammonite fossil, originating from Madagascar, presented on an exclusive muse...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Malagasy Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Middle Eastern Moorish Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. Small box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs which h...
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Palais-Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Box and Flasks
Located in New Orleans, LA
This mother-of-pearl inlay perfume box is a rare and complete treasure from the famed Palais-Royal of France’s Second Empire. The box is a work of art, meticulously fashioned to deli...
Category

19th Century French Other Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Kitsch Venice Gondola Souvenir with Seashells & Pin-Up Girl, Italy 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Shell

Set of 3 Trays. From The Tempera series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 3 Trays, 2023 From The Tempera series Material: Duck egg yolk, binder Overall size: 19.5 Diameter x 15 H (cm) Individual Dimensions: 19.5 Diameter x 5 H (cm) Weight: avg. 1kg Every piece is hand-made, color and measurement may slightly vary. Colors: Black and Ivory Tempera series Candle Holder...
Category

2010s North Korean Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

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

Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Bust of Man
Located in west palm beach, FL
Bring a coastal vibe to your decor with this vintage shell-encrusted bust of a man. Meticulously adorned with a variety of natural seashells, this unique piece blends classical desig...
Category

Late 20th Century American Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Plaster

German Silver Gilt and Shell Covered Nautilus Cup, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
With a figure of Neptune holding aloft a beautiful iridescent shell enclosed by three strap-work figures. The cover surmounted by three sea horses and...
Category

1880s Austrian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Brush
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Art Deco period gilt bronze inlaid abalone pen brush or pen wipe By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 2.25"W x 2.25"D x 2.25"H....
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

La Dame Vase in Black Pen Shell 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. La Dame vase in large is a beautiful sculptural piece that is both feminine & bold, inlaid completely in black pen shell to create a dramatic statement. Available in other shapes and sizes to form a dramatic cluster of vases...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Shagreen Leopard Pattern Box with Shell and Brass Details 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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Quality Papier-Mache Desk Set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian Quality Papier-Mache Desk Set inlaid with mother of pearl, pair of original glass ink wells and pen tray standing on bun feet
Category

Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass

One of a Kind Seashell and Turquoise Stone
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful Atlantic seashell professionally mounted on a genuine sea Corolla base, artistically embedded with fantastic turquoise stone all around, to make exceptional object of art f...
Category

2010s American Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

Shell Vase with Brass and Quilted Details 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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Cross with Fossil Agate Coral and Mounted on Fossil Coral
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian cross with fossil agate coral and mounted on fossil coral. The fossil agate coral and fossil coral are put together with the 18th century cross to lo...
Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Agate, Coral

Urushi Natural Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box L by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Water flowing over rocks creates a contrast between the sparkle of the water and the relative opacity of the rocks. In these boxes black lacquer pours over natural shells that glow a...
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Abalone, Walnut, Lacquer

Group Of Tunbridge Ware Victorian Table Top Boxes
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Included in this group: Rectangular inlaid box with hinged lid revealing silk and paper lining. The box with mosaic central cartouche, geometric banding. Dimensions: 3 1/4" W x 4 5/8...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Fabric, Wood, Paper

Sculptural 18th Century 'Florence Fragment' with a Fossil Shell and Crystal Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th Century Italian candlestick fragment with unpolished crystals and rare marine fossil (Siliquaria Cumingii) collected from the coast of Minabe from the Honshu island in Japan. Th...
Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

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