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Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100 Million Years Old
Located in Warrenton, OR
Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100 Million Years Old. The Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite is considered rare and is highly sought after as a collector's item. Thi...
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15th Century and Earlier American Organic Modern Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Sea Shell, Extra Large Queen Conch Shell (Lobatus Gigas)
Located in Warrenton, OR
Sea Shell, Extra Large Queen Conch Shell (Lobatus Gigas). This is a huge, impressive specimen that is very special in how it can be displayed. Numerous angles provide entirely diff...
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20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Polished Ammonite Shell, Cleoniceras sp, Around 110 Million Years Old
Located in Warrenton, OR
Polished Ammonite Shell, Cleoniceras sp, Around 110 Million Years Old, with Beautiful Leafy-Like Suture Patterns. This piece will need a stand for you to display it upright unless yo...
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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Organic Modern Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Extra Large Jurassic Ammonite Fossil 11 x 10.5 x 3.75" w/ Leafy Suture Patterns
Located in Warrenton, OR
Extra Large Jurassic Ammonite Fossil 11 x 10.5 x 3.75" w/ Leafy Suture Patterns. Comes with a second, tiny (1.25 x 1 x .5) ammonite, further demonstrating the size of this one. This...
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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Organic Modern Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish Natural Coral
Located in Warrenton, OR
Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish Natural Coral Base. This is an absolutely gorgeous piece of coral that looks beautiful from multiple angles. As with...
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20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Coral

Large Vintage Reef Coral Natural Specimen, Real. (ships in USA only)
Located in Warrenton, OR
Large Vintage Reef Coral Natural Specimen, Real. (ships in USA only) Beach Decor A stunning and now rare to find piece of nature for the home or office of an ocean lover or beach d...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Coral

19th Century Italian Gilded Fragments with Fossil Coral and Shells 'Group of 8'
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Group of sculptural 19th century Italian gilded fragments mounted with fossil coral and adorned with hand-gilded shells with rock coral bases. This exclusive eight-piece collection ...
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Coral, Gold Leaf

Seashell Natural Specimen
Located in New York, NY
A natural white, dark pink, and amethyst purple barnacle seashell specimen piece. Piece works well as a standalone decorative object, with other seashells, as a display piece, etc. S...
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20th Century Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

South Pacific Sea Shell Collection; Set/3
Located in Malibu, CA
Half Clam Shell 12"W, 4"H, 9"D Murex Shell 11"W, 6"D, 6"H Spiny Murex 10"W, 6"D, 7"H The listing shows three types of sea snails: likely a conch, a cassis (helmet shell), and a mur...
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20th Century Southeast Asian Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

South Pacific Sea Shell Collection; Set/3
South Pacific Sea Shell Collection; Set/3
$556 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural seashell from the sea, circa ealry-20th century or earlier. Shell appears to be what is called a 'great rapa chank', with origin off the cost of Sri Lanka. A beau...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Large Cat's Paw Coral, Stylophora Natural Specimen (ships USA only) Beach Decor
Located in Warrenton, OR
Large Cat's Paw Coral, Stylophora Natural Specimen (ships USA only) Beach Decor A substantial, white specimen of one of our favorite coral species. Notice there is what appears to b...
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20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Coral

Set of Three Organic Sculptural Sea Shells on Lucite Stands
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful set of three organic sculptural sea shells with two lucite stands, circa 1980s. The shells are in very good condition and make a great decorative set. #4486
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Lucite

Mayan Style Mask Sculpture - Unsigned - Mexico - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Mayan style mask form sculpture - featuring a glazed finish and black base - fiberglass structure - unsigned - Mexico - late 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - n...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Fiberglass

Large Barnacle Sculpture Mounted on Coquina Stone
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing barnacle specimen assemblage with its alluring purple tones and organic textures. Presented on a coquina stone base to enhance the sculptural elements. Base: 9 x 9
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Single Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on genuine coral base, the shell cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. Beautiful natural piece of art for di...
Category

20th Century American Shell Sculptures

Materials

Coral

Silver and Abalone Shell Madonna Sculpture by Emilia Castillo for Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking mixed-media sculpture by Mexican artist Emilia Castillo for the renowned Los Castillo workshop in Taxco. This stylized figure—reminiscent of a Madonna or cloaked female fi...
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1980s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Shell Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

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 Sculptures

Materials

Coral, Rock Crystal

Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell, professionally mounted on solid onyx marble base, the shell is cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. Beautiful natural piece of ar...
Category

20th Century American Shell Sculptures

Materials

Onyx

1960s Seashell Sculpture On Stand
Located in Tarrytown, NY
This 1960s Seashell Sculpture features a crowned Baeler melon seashell The melon shell has a distinctive crown of spines that circles around the apex of the shell Curved metal detai...
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1960s Vintage Shell Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

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, some crystal quartz accents. Great nat...
Category

20th Century American Shell Sculptures

Materials

Coral

A large Elephant's Snout Volute shell - Cymbium glans gamelan
Located in Leesburg, VA
A large Elephant's Snout Volute shell - Cymbium glans gamelan Approximate size: 12 (l) x 5.5 (w) x 4 (h) in. The Elephant’s Snout Volute shell is a species of sea snail belonging t...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Other Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Vintage Collection Of Dusky Pink Giant Barnacles, Shell Specimens, Mid-20th C.
Located in Bristol, GB
VINTAGE SHELL COLLECTION Consisting of five separate colonies of large pink barnacle shells collected by the same family in the early-mid 20th century. Circa 1920s-1960s. Originati...
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Mid-20th Century Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Antique Blanched Sea Shells Set/3
Located in Malibu, CA
Whelk Seashell 12”W, 7”D, 6”H Half Clam Shell 10”W. 7”D, 4”H Horned Helmet Conch9”L, 7”H, 7”W
Category

19th Century Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Antique Blanched Sea Shells Set/3
Antique Blanched Sea Shells Set/3
$780 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair Modern Tole Polychromed Life Size Sculptures of Potted Palm Trees
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Modern Tole Polychromed Life-Size Sculptures of Potted Palm Trees Late 20th Century This striking pair of life-size tole palm tree sculptures offers a stunning blend of modern craftsmanship and exotic charm. Each tree is meticulously crafted and polychromed, capturing the essence of tropical beauty with remarkable realism. The first palm tree stands at an impressive 60 inches high and 56 inches in diameter, placed in a 15-inch diameter swing-handled bucket, while the second stands 58 inches tall and 50 inches in diameter, presented in a 17-inch diameter twin-handled bucket. Both trees are adorned with eight removable palm fronds, each measuring 24 inches wide, 6 inches high, and 5 inches deep, which can be easily adjusted for an even more customized look. The hand-painted enamel finish in vibrant greens, yellows, and browns brings a lifelike quality to the sculptures, ensuring they make a striking statement in any space. Perfect for adding a touch of tropical flair to your interior or covered exterior, these tole sculptures...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Gigas Tridacna shell
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a wonderful Gigas Tridacna also known as clam shell from the ocean in great condition
Category

Early 20th Century American Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Large Decorative Conch Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and beautiful Conch Shell - a Compliment to any cocktail table and especially those that are near water or the sea. A true piece of natures are that will mix well with any s...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Gigas Tridacna Large Shell
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a wonderful Gigas Tridacna (clam) shell. It has a wonderful intact shape with a very white interior This shell came from an estate that had in its collection for many years.
Category

Early 20th Century North American Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Ostrich Egg on Custom Brass Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Custom Brass Stand with Scroll design and an Ostrich Egg. The Ostrich Egg is interchangeable with a crystal or Murano Paperweight. This gives a collection of objects ...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Group of Four Anglo Indian Seashell and Metal Swans, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty group of four Anglo Indian swan sculptures or objects of art handcrafted with sea or nautilus shells and hammered metalwork bases necks and heads with stone eyes. Largest: H: ...
Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Shell Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Metal

Starfish Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural starfish dipped in a light-gold finish. A great decorative object for a shelf, on top of books, cocktail table, a vanity or bath a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

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...
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20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Mother of Pearl / Abalone Shell Fish Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A vey nice mother of pearl / abalone shell handmade fish sculpture, circa 1990s. The piece is well detailed and the craftsmanship is amazing. The sculpture is in very good condition;...
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Mid-20th Century American Shell Sculptures

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Large Single Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on genuine coral base, the shell cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. Beautifu...
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20th Century American Shell Sculptures

Materials

Coral

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 Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Giant 18 Inch Natural Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Bradenton, FL
Authentic giant clam shell specimen with its iconic sculptural form and sea inspired colors and textures.
Category

20th Century Asian Organic Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Large Polished Prehistoric Ammonite Display Specimen for Fossil Collectors
Located in Warrenton, OR
Large Polished Prehistoric Ammonite Display Specimen for Fossil Collectors This ammonite is of the Goniatitida order and is larger than most of its type; most were typically around 2...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Unknown Organic Modern Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Natures Beauty Marine Specimens Sea Shells Collection Vitrine
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Great selection of marine specimens - sea shells, urchins, sand dollars, sea stars in display case.
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Fantastic silver bird by Gabriele De Vecchi, Milano
Located in Uccle, BE
Fantastic silver bird by Gabriele De Vecchi, Milano (IT). The body formed by an ostrich egg flanked by a silver beak and fitted with a tail and legs decoration. Eyes made of hard sto...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Genuine American Fresh Water Snapping 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. And the back is upholstered with fi...
Category

20th Century American Shell Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Pair of 18th Century Italian Fragments with Gold Flower Reliefs & Golden Barite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian fragments with a gold flower relief decorated with natural forming baroque pearls to emulate the flower on a matrix of barite and double terminated calci...
Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

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 Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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 Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Ruler Selenite with Natural Forming Pearls on a Custom Stand
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A single selenite log with natural-forming baroque pearls on a custom hammered metal stand. Ruler selenite or "selenite logs" are single, prismatic seleni...
Category

2010s Moroccan Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Lava

1950s Hand Carved Cameo of Dancing Women on Conch Seashell
Located in Tarrytown, NY
A beautiful hand carved cameo on conch seashell depicting dancing women made circa 1950s .
Category

1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Marguerite Stix Designed Natural Seashell and Brass Object, circa 1960s
By Marguerite Stix
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare 'Stix' seashell by Austrian designer Marguerite Stix, circa 1960s, New York, New York. Marguerite Stix was a designer, sculptor, jeweler and ceramicist known for her later work with shells. This Stix piece is a natural seashell...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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 Sculptures

Materials

Shell

A pair of branches of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum), Sicily 1790
Located in Milan, IT
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 ...
Category

1790s Italian Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Bronze

Old Large Conch or Queen Helmet Shell, 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Old large conch or Queen helmet shell, 1970 In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Shell.
Category

1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Vintage African Wood and Shell Mask
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Intriguing good looking mask artistically made of combination of hand crafted beads ,shells , and hand painted wood. To make such a exceptional object of art for display. Custom-mad...
Category

1970s African Tribal Vintage Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Wood, Beads

Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90 to 100 Million Years Old
Located in Warrenton, OR
Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90 to 100 Million Years Old. A rare and highly sought after ammonite for collectors. The ammonite itself is somewhere between 5 and 6 inch...
Category

15th Century and Earlier American Organic Modern Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

South Pacific Natural Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in North Miami, FL
This giant Pacific clam shell is all natural and with wonderful details. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR MIAMI, FLORIDA SHOWROOM.
Category

19th Century Pacific Islands Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Seashell Natural Specimen With Brass Pedestal. Iluminated
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Beautiful and elegant shell on brass pedestal It has interior lighting that can be canceled by cutting the cable and leaving it as a simple decorative shell. Its condition is excelle...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Other Shell Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Penshell and Silvered Bronze Turtle Sculpture
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A beautifully crafted tabletop sculpture combining silvered bronze and faux tortoiseshell made from penshell, dating from the mid to late 1970s. This piece exemplifies the era’s fasc...
Category

1970s French Modern Vintage Shell Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Polished Golden Crystal Quartz Geode with Baroque Pearl
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A rare large polished quartz geode with cream and golden hues and naturally forming crystal druzy formations. This specimen is from the Appalachian region of Kentucky. This was dug by hand and includes golden druzy crystal formations. This is a particularly large geode specimen...
Category

15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A ‘FANTASTICALLY’ RARE, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY and MUSEUM QUALITY Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes. Made in Englan...
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Glass, Mahogany

Signed Hand Carved Cameo on Conch Shell
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful signed hand carved cameo on conch shell made in Italy, circa 1980s. The piece is in excellent condition and measures 5.5" W x 4.5" D x 3...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Anthony Redmile London Stork Sculpture 1970
Located in Buxton, GB
This exquisite Stork sculpture by Anthony Redmile is a stunning piece of contemporary art that captures the beauty of birds using a large sea shell for the body. Made in 1970, this l...
Category

1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Shell Natural Specimen White and Marble Pedestal Victorian Style 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Beautiful and elegant shell on pure white marble pedestal It has an ornament of a bronze bird, but you can remove it if you don't like it and leave the shell alone. Its condition i...
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Other Shell Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

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 Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

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