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Material: Shell
Ruler Selenite with an 18th Century Italian Fragment & Baroque Pearls on Lucite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Ruler Selenite with an 18th century Italian gold leaf fragment and natural forming baroque pearls on a lucite base. Ruler selenite or "selenite logs" are single, prismatic selenite crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by the evaporation of ocean brine. This mineral is characterized by a silky, pearly luster called satin spar. 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 fragment is originally 18th century. Interi transforms Italian artifacts...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Shell Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal

Pair of urns decorated by hand with shells
Located in Livorno, IT
Gorgeous pair of large resin urns entirely covered with natural shells. Decoration made entirely by hand in our workshop in Tuscany. The pair is characterized by the choice of bright...
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2010s Italian Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Resin

Bowl in Black Shell with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Lily Bowl in black shell with bronze patina brass details by R&Y Augousti exudes refined elegance through its fusion of artisanal craftsmanship and premium materials. The bowl’s ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Line Vautrin Mother-of-Pearl Powder Compact
Located in New York, NY
Powder compact in silvered bronze with incised mother-of-pearl top. Signed.
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20th Century French Shell Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Early 19th Century Regency Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy of Sarcophagus Form
Located in Long Island City, NY
The body and hinged lid with mother of pearl and brass-line inlay. The fitted interior is lined with purple velvet. With a brass escutcheon and bun foot.
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1820s Irish Regency Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

1970’s Capiz Shell Flower Display
Located in Charleston, SC
I really do love these capiz faux flower arrangements. You usually find these hand crafted displays in a shell being used as the vase. But thi...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

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Shell

Maitland Smith Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Maitland Smith decorative jewelry box made of two tone tessellated pen shell with brass detailing.
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1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

18th Century Italian Angel Wing on a Crystal Quartz Cluster with Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian hand-carved gold leaf angel wing on a crystal quartz cluster with Baroque pearls. The hand-carved gold leaf angel wing is originally from a historic church in Liguria. This piece is particularly rare and exquisite due to its unique shape and size. It is gold leaf and has a bole underlay. The ecclesiastical artifact is mounted on a bed of quartz crystals. The Baroque pearls, tangerine quartz...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Sculptural Abalone Shell with Baroque Pearls on a Polished Agate Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Polished Abalone (Haliotis Iris) shell with natural forming baroque pearls mounted on a metal rod on a polished agate base. The iridescent, multi-colored shell coordinates perfectly ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Metal

19th century English Rosewood Tea Caddy with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Savannah, GA
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...
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1810s English Regency Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

17th Century 'Florence Fragment' Candlestick with Natural Ammonite Shell
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th Century Italian candlestick fragment topped with a complete and natural ammonite shell. This Italian fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the histo...
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17th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Crucifix Mounted on Jasper with Crystal Points
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...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral, Rock Crystal

Fossil Agate Coral with Iridescent Ammonites
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Fossil agate coral adorned with iridescent fossil ammonites. The grey piece of fossil agate coral is cut and polished and adorned with the iridescent...
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15th Century and Earlier American Organic Modern Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral

Pair of Ostrich Eggs on Brass Dolphin Bases in the Style of Antony Redmile
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Ostrich Eggs at a pair of Brass Dolphin Stands in the style of Antony Redmile. After wondering why a pair of my brass dolphin candlesticks weren't selling I decided to make my own pair of Antony Redmile inspired Ostrich Egg candle...
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20th Century Rustic Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Modern Box in Mother of Pearl with Polished Stainless Steel by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Melting Box" by R&Y Augousti, crafted in polished stainless steel and adorned with intricate mother of pearl, is a striking piece that balances modern sophistication with artisa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel

Post Modern 1980s Lucite Shell Seashell Mirror Lacquer Obelisk Table Sculpture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Post modern 1980s Lucite and shell mirrored obelisk table sculpture.     
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Lucite, Lacquer

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
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Early 20th Century French Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Middle Eastern Moorish Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Trinket Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. vintage small trinket box intricately decorated with Moorish motif des...
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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood

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

Materials

Silver Plate

Wooden box with briar veneer and mother of pearl inserts, Italy 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
Wooden box with lock and mirror inside. The external covering is in briar wood veneer, brass with mother of pearl inserts, the handles are in brass. Italy half 19th century.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Silvered Ostrich Sculptures Constructed with Ostrich Eggs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fanciful pair of Mid-Century ostrich bird sculptures constructed with ostrich eggs and silvered metal. Wearing a quizzical expression that seems to be ask...
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Ostrich Eggshell

18th Century Italian Altar Stick with a Chesapecten Fossil Shell and Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gold leaf altar stick with a Chesapecten plated fossil scallop shell and natural forming Baroque pearls. The Chesapecten plate...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Bronze-Gold Crucifix Mounted on a Crystal Geode
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian bronze-gold crucifix with coordinating gold leaf shells and crystal points mounted on a crystal geode. The gold leaf shells adorn the crucifix and the base of th...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Mid 20 th c Capiz Shell Bosl with Jade and Shells
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Mid 20 th c Capiz Shell bowl with festooned edges adorned with jade fruit and jadeite leaves, mother of pearl shells.
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1960s American Organic Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Jade

Karaut 'Pectoral' Ornament, Abelam Culture, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This piece is an excellent example of an adornment used by Abelam warriors to frighten their enemies. They are held in a warrior’s mouth for courage and to intimidate their adversary...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Natural Fiber

Tiffany Studios New York Silvered Bronze and Abalone Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period silvered bronze and inlaid abalone pen tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 8....
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Blotter Corners With Leather Desk Blotter
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period silvered bronze and abalone blotter corners, with a custom blue leather desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter corners sig...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Silvered Bronze and Abalone Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts period silvered bronze and inlaid abalone inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, early 20th century Measures: ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Victorian Papier Mache Inlay & Gold Leaf Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite Papier Mâché box, circa 1870s, has a black lacquered finish with mother of pearl inlays, gold leaf hand-painted floral motifs and embellished decoration. The Engli...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

J. Antony Redmile Pair of Rare Ostrich Egg Wall Sconces 1970s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare and exceptional sconces in silver with ostrich eggs, amethysts, and animal horns by J. Antony Redmile, England 1970's (signed in metal "Redmile London"). These rare cand...
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Amethyst, Silver

Italian Giant Clamshell Swan by Gabriella Binazzi
Located in Voorburg, NL
This beautiful large clamshell swan is designed and handmade by Gabriella Binazzi. She creates original and unique objects using strange materials such...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Shell grotto candle, flower holder, for indoor, protected outdoor space.
Located in Sullivans Island, SC
This shell grotto candle, flower holder inspired by the sea is an elegant display of shells for your surroundings. Creating a space of beauty and wonder wherever they are displayed. Add beauty to your table top, fireplace mantle, covered porch setting, side tables, anyplace you want to add a unique touch. Shells applied and layered on a stucco base with complementary shades of tortoise, white branch...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Impressive Large Chinese Blue & White Antique Bowl
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful antique Chinese porcelain bowl having expressive blue and white hand painted floral decoration and brass accents on top and bottom.
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1930s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Tessellated Penshell Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated horn and pen shell jewelry box attributed to Maitland Smith
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1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Portal clock Vienna around 1825 with integrated musical mechanism Signed: A.O.
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Portal clock Vienna around 1825 with integrated musical mechanism Signed: “A.Olbrich in Wien” and number 215719157. Alabaster columns, blackened wood, gilded carving in the form of...
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Sculptural Abalone Shell with Baroque Pearls on Polished Agate
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Polished Abalone (Haliotis Iris) shell with natural forming baroque pearls mounted on a metal rod on a polished agate base. The iridescent, multi-colored shell coordinates perfectly ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Metal

Pair of Ostrich Eggs on Matching Solid Brass Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of Ostrich Eggs on matching brass stands. These work well on a dining table, flanking a fireplace or console, or placed in two different spaces. The bases are actually sli...
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20th Century Rustic Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail
Located in Miami, FL
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 Unknown Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Early 19th Century English Walnut Writing Box with Inlay
Located in Tampa, FL
This exquisite English walnut writing box is a true testament to 19th century craftsmanship, featuring intricate mother of pearl and satinwood inlay. The elegant floral motif at the ...
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1880s English Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Satinwood, Walnut

Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Green Silk Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Long rectangular shell encrusted box. Carefully applied shells decorate the top and bottom edges of this green board box in a variety of colors. ...
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20th Century English Folk Art Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Paper

Set of 2 Boxes in White Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Bronze Patina Brass by
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The “Peacock Box” set by R&Y Augousti is a true masterpiece of modern luxury, where organic form meets exceptional craftsmanship. The distinctive, fluid shapes of these boxes create ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Mixed Exotic Contemporary Serving Vase by R&Y Augousti of Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible mixed exotic contemporary vase by R&Y Augousti of Paris, circa 2000s. The vase is in very good vintage condition and measure 4.5"W x 3.5"D and 23.75"H. #2465 R&Y Augousti was founded in 1989 by husband-wife duo Ria & Yiouri Augousti. Their artistic backgrounds brought them together as innovators in their field by reviving the artisanal techniques of shagreen and other exotic materials that were predominant in the Art Deco period of the 1930s. Through their mix of vintage and contemporary design their furniture and home accessories brand were met with worldwide praise. From a debut collection for the luxurious Hotel Crillon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Organic Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Palisander Game Box, Tortoise Shell
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Once owned by Leon Boissier Palun (1916-2007), former Senegalese ambassador to London and Paris, this mid nineteenth century French Napoleon III period palisander game box features a...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Collection of Sea Shells
Located in Sheffield, MA
A large collection of exotic seashells arranged and displayed in three cylindrical glass containers. A wonderful decorative interest in any room or take individual shells or a groupi...
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20th Century Organic Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Gabriella Binazzi, Swan Trinket Bowl, c.1960's
Located in London, GB
A beautiful large scale swan trinket ball in silver plated metal and brass, with a large seashell. This great sculpture is by Gabriella Binazzi Italian c....
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1960s Italian Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Sea Shell Sea Shells Coastal Ornaments Set
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural sea shells set of 14 different sea shells as Christmas Ornaments. Great natural decor for Holidays.
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1970s American Rustic Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Sea Shell Sea Shells Coastal Ornaments Set
Sea Shell Sea Shells Coastal Ornaments Set
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Turuza Wauja. Two-headed bird Sculpture-Bench, 2024 Brazilian wood
Located in PARIS, FR
Turuza Wauja – Two-headed Bird Sculpture-Bench, 2024 Hand-carved by Indigenous Wauja artisans from the Xingu region in Brazil, this remarkable sculpture-bench represents a two-heade...
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2010s Brazilian Folk Art Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood, Shell, Paint

An ostrich egg from a wunderkammer, with an ebonized wooden base, Italy 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
A specimen of Naturalia an ostrich egg (Struthio camelus) mounted on an ebonized wooden base. The upper part, mounted on the summit, in the shape of a pinnacle, always of the same w...
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Early 20th Century Italian Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Ostrich Eggshell, Wood

Modern Sculptural Vase in Mother of Pearl with Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite vase, titled "Vase Bullion Confection," is a remarkable fusion of modern artistry and luxurious craftsmanship, designed by KIFU Paris. Handcrafted from gleaming mother...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Contemporary American Modern Seashell Music Box / Jewelry Box
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American Modern music box / jewelry box with an exterior finished in beige and pink speckled seashells, which opens along a hinged edge to a red velvet interior, with a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

Vintage Asian Octagonal Lacquer Box with Turtle Closure
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Asian Octagonal Lacquer Box With Turtle Closure. Lovely 20th century Asian lacquer box with Greek key design and a metal turtle closure. Th...
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20th Century Asian Post-Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Rare Georgian Engine Turned Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Rare Engine Turned Design The Sewing Box of slight sarcophagus shape stood upon four turned ribbed feet. The Sewing Box tapers up to the convex raised lid and features scrolling fl...
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Tiffany & Co. Studios New York Bronze and Abalone Desk Set
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning set of solid brass Tiffany & Co desk ink well notepad case and 4 corners for desk pad all in amazing condition came from a high end estate in P...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

John Richard Vintage Beige Tessellated Shell Bone Decorative Wood Jewelry Box
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage handmade and hand painted John Richard beige, gold leaf and Brass tessellated Shell Bone decorative jewelry box. Features a lined with black Ultrasuede Fruit Wood Box to stor...
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1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Ultrasuede, Wood, Shell

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Mecca Fragment with a Fossil Shell on Calcite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian mecca fragment candlestick with a fossil shell and wulfenite on a polished calcite base. The fragment was originally p...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

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

Box, Black Sea Shell and Brass Box, Decorative Box, Organic Shape, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Decorative box made of black sea shell and brass, designed into an organic shape. The inside is finished in palm wood. We have one box in stock.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Regency Tortoiseshell-Veneered Cigar or Jewelry Case With Domed Lid C. 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined cigar or jewelry case is crafted in the Regency taste and clad throughout in richly mottled tortoiseshell veneer, selected for its deep amber and umber figuring and poli...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th Bailer shell pectoral, Highlands, possibly Mendi People, Papua New Guinea These large shell pectorals were worn ceremonially by men and women in Papua New Guine...
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Marble snail paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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