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Material: Shell
Seashell Natural Tonna Galea, Circa 20th Century
Seashell Natural Tonna Galea, Circa 20th Century

Seashell Natural Tonna Galea, Circa 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful natural Tona galea seashell, Organic Modern style, Indo-Pacific, circa early-20th century. A beautifully preserved Tonna galea seashell in white and warm neutral tones. The exterior shows a refined palette of tan, cream, and soft brown mottling, giving the shell an organic yet architectural presence. Position upright or on its ventral side, as shown in images. Listed measurements based on first and second images. Porcelain Heron...

Category

Early 20th Century Organic Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Large Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen, Tridacna Gigas, Organic Modern Decor
Large Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen, Tridacna Gigas, Organic Modern Decor

Large Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen, Tridacna Gigas, Organic Modern Decor

Located in Warrenton, OR

Large Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen, Tridacna Gigas, Organic Modern Decor. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon.*** We think though are not sure that the species is Tridac...

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20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Polished Ammonite Fossil with Red Flashes, Around 110 Million Years Old
Polished Ammonite Fossil with Red Flashes, Around 110 Million Years Old

Polished Ammonite Fossil with Red Flashes, Around 110 Million Years Old

Located in Warrenton, OR

Polished Ammonite Fossil with Red Flashes, Around 110 Million Years Old, with Beautiful Glowing / Iridescent Flashes of Color and some leafy patterns peaking out. ***NOTE: Our 1stDib...

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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Prehistoric Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Extra Large Jurassic Ammonite Fossil with Leafy Suture Patterns
Extra Large Jurassic Ammonite Fossil with Leafy Suture Patterns

Extra Large Jurassic Ammonite Fossil with Leafy Suture Patterns

Located in Warrenton, OR

Extra Large Jurassic Ammonite Fossil with Leafy Suture Patterns. Comes with a second, tiny (1.25 x 1 x .5) ammonite, further demonstrating the size of this one. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs...

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15th Century and Earlier Unknown Prehistoric Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Large Mortoniceras Fossil Ammonite Specimen, Organic Modern Style Display Piece
Large Mortoniceras Fossil Ammonite Specimen, Organic Modern Style Display Piece

Large Mortoniceras Fossil Ammonite Specimen, Organic Modern Style Display Piece

Located in Warrenton, OR

Large Mortoniceras Fossil Ammonite Specimen, Organic Modern Style Display Piece. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing at end of May and items will not be available thereafter.*** Na...

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15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Sculptural Sea Fan on a 17th Century Italian Base with Pink Mica and Amethyst
Sculptural Sea Fan on a 17th Century Italian Base with Pink Mica and Amethyst

Sculptural Sea Fan on a 17th Century Italian Base with Pink Mica and Amethyst

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Sculptural pink and brown sea fan mounted on a 17th century Italian gilded fragment base with pink mica, amethyst, and agate. The 17th century Italian fragment was originally part o...

Category

17th Century American Organic Modern Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Coral, Rock Crystal

Large Mortoniceras Drakeoceras Ammonite Fossil Specimen, USA
Large Mortoniceras Drakeoceras Ammonite Fossil Specimen, USA

Large Mortoniceras Drakeoceras Ammonite Fossil Specimen, USA

Located in Warrenton, OR

Large Mortoniceras Drakeoceras Ammonite Fossil Specimen, USA. About 110 million years old. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing at the end of May and items will not be available th...

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15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Pair of Douglas Cloutier Shell & Swarovski Crystal Starfish Sculptures, Signed
Pair of Douglas Cloutier Shell & Swarovski Crystal Starfish Sculptures, Signed

Pair of Douglas Cloutier Shell & Swarovski Crystal Starfish Sculptures, Signed

By Douglas Cloutier, Swarovski

Located in San Diego, CA

A charming pair of handcrafted coastal sculptures by American artist Douglas Cloutier, each created from a natural starfish meticulously embellished with Swarovski crystals, freshwat...

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shell Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90+ Million Years Old
Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90+ Million Years Old

Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90+ Million Years Old

Located in Warrenton, OR

Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100 Million Years Old. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon.*** The Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite is considered rare and is h...

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15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Large Single Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Large Single Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell

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...

Category

20th Century American Shell Sculptures

Materials

Coral

Rare Large Pachylytoceras Dilicidum Ammonite Fossil, 190-200 Million Years Old
Rare Large Pachylytoceras Dilicidum Ammonite Fossil, 190-200 Million Years Old

Rare Large Pachylytoceras Dilicidum Ammonite Fossil, 190-200 Million Years Old

Located in Warrenton, OR

Rare Large Pachylytoceras Dilicidum Ammonite Fossil, 190-200 Million Years Old apx. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This ...

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15th Century and Earlier French Prehistoric Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Ruler Selenite with an 18th Century Italian Fragment & Baroque Pearls on Lucite
Ruler Selenite with an 18th Century Italian Fragment & Baroque Pearls on Lucite

Ruler Selenite with an 18th Century Italian Fragment & Baroque Pearls on Lucite

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Marguerite Stix Designed Natural Seashell and Brass Object, circa 1960s
Marguerite Stix Designed Natural Seashell and Brass Object, circa 1960s

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

Large Natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Giant Clam Shell
Large Natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Giant Clam Shell

Large Natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Giant Clam Shell

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell From The South Pacific. Impressive natural large clam shell specimen from the South Pacific Seas. The vintage clam features intricate detailing on the exter...

Category

20th Century Oceanic Organic Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100M Years Old, USA
Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100M Years Old, USA

Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100M Years Old, USA

Located in Warrenton, OR

Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100M Years Old, USA. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** The Conlinoceras Tarran...

Category

15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Deconstructed Lobster (Homarus Gammarus) Specimen Under Glass Dome, 28"H
Deconstructed Lobster (Homarus Gammarus) Specimen Under Glass Dome, 28"H

Deconstructed Lobster (Homarus Gammarus) Specimen Under Glass Dome, 28"H

Located in New York, NY

Deconstructed Lobster (Homarus Gammarus) Specimen Under Glass Dome. The European lobster, scientifically referred to as Homarus gammarus or commonly known as the common lobster, is ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Other Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Glass, Wood

Scully & Scully New York - Sterling Clad Spiky Conch Shell - Natural Sculpture
Scully & Scully New York - Sterling Clad Spiky Conch Shell - Natural Sculpture

Scully & Scully New York - Sterling Clad Spiky Conch Shell - Natural Sculpture

By Scully, Buccellati

Located in St. Louis, MO

Large Luxurious Sterling Clad Spiky Conch Shell in the manner of Buccellati. Sterling Silver applied over natural sea conch shell. Marked "Scully & Scully New York" to the unders...

Category

20th Century American Shell Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Deconstructed Spiny Spider Crab (Maja Brachydactyla) Specimen Under Glass Case
Deconstructed Spiny Spider Crab (Maja Brachydactyla) Specimen Under Glass Case

Deconstructed Spiny Spider Crab (Maja Brachydactyla) Specimen Under Glass Case

Located in New York, NY

Deconstructed Spiny Spider Crab (Maja Brachydactyla) Specimen Under Custom Glass Case: Maja brachydactyla belongs to the Majidae family and is a type of crab. Initially considered a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Other Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Glass, Wood

XL Jurassic Ammonite Fossil 15.5 x 14 x 5.5 Inches Apx, with Nice Ribs
XL Jurassic Ammonite Fossil 15.5 x 14 x 5.5 Inches Apx, with Nice Ribs

XL Jurassic Ammonite Fossil 15.5 x 14 x 5.5 Inches Apx, with Nice Ribs

Located in Warrenton, OR

XL Jurassic Ammonite Fossil 15.5 x 14 x 5.5 Inches Apx, with Nice Ribs. We think this is a Kranaosphinctes species. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon.*** We love the substa...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Unknown Prehistoric Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Ammonite Fossil Specimen Mortoniceras Drakeoceras, 110 Million Years Old, USA
Ammonite Fossil Specimen Mortoniceras Drakeoceras, 110 Million Years Old, USA

Ammonite Fossil Specimen Mortoniceras Drakeoceras, 110 Million Years Old, USA

Located in Warrenton, OR

Ammonite Fossil Specimen Mortoniceras Drakeoceras, 110 Million Years Old, USA. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** We love th...

Category

15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes
Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes

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

Vintage African Tribal Mask, Hand-Crafted Wood and Shell, 1970s Art
Vintage African Tribal Mask, Hand-Crafted Wood and Shell, 1970s Art

Vintage African Tribal Mask, Hand-Crafted Wood and Shell, 1970s Art

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

Iridescent Rainbow Ammonite Fossil
Iridescent Rainbow Ammonite Fossil

Iridescent Rainbow Ammonite Fossil

Located in London, GB

This dazzling, iridescent ammonite fossil is a spectacular natural masterpiece dating to the Late Cretaceous, around 75 million years ago. This specimen was discovered in the renowne...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Canadian Prehistoric Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Sculptural 17th Century 'Florence Fragment' with a Fossil Shell and Crystals
Sculptural 17th Century 'Florence Fragment' with a Fossil Shell and Crystals

Sculptural 17th Century 'Florence Fragment' with a Fossil Shell and Crystals

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Sculptural 17th century hand-carved Florence Fragment mounted with a fossil shell with barnacles and adorned with crystals. This fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found ...

Category

17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90 to 100 Million Years Old
Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90 to 100 Million Years Old

Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90 to 100 Million Years Old

Located in Warrenton, OR

Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90 to 100 Million Years Old. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon.*** A rare and highly sought after ammonite for collectors. The a...

Category

15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Penshell and Silvered Bronze Turtle Sculpture
Penshell and Silvered Bronze Turtle Sculpture

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

Pair of 17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragments' with Citron and Ammonite
Pair of 17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragments' with Citron and Ammonite

Pair of 17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragments' with Citron and Ammonite

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

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 Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Vintage 1970's Mother Of Pearl Over Wood Orb Sphere Sculpture On Lucite Base
Vintage 1970's Mother Of Pearl Over Wood Orb Sphere Sculpture On Lucite Base

Vintage 1970's Mother Of Pearl Over Wood Orb Sphere Sculpture On Lucite Base

Located in North Miami, FL

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

Category

1970s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Shell Sculptures

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lucite, Wood

Lukáš Houdek Nautilus Polished Natural Shell and Glass Vase
Lukáš Houdek Nautilus Polished Natural Shell and Glass Vase

Lukáš Houdek Nautilus Polished Natural Shell and Glass Vase

Located in Prague, CZ

For centuries, the polished nautilus shell ranked among the most coveted objects in the European Wunderkammer — its perfect logarithmic spiral so extraordinary that Renaissance golds...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Glass

1980s Victorian Style Penguin Bird Form Shell Art Bookends / Figurines - Pair
1980s Victorian Style Penguin Bird Form Shell Art Bookends / Figurines - Pair

1980s Victorian Style Penguin Bird Form Shell Art Bookends / Figurines - Pair

By Decorative Crafts

Located in Kennesaw, GA

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

Category

Late 20th Century American Victorian Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Cornucopia of Nautilus Shell and Lizard Object d’Art
Cornucopia of Nautilus Shell and Lizard Object d’Art

Cornucopia of Nautilus Shell and Lizard Object d’Art

By Maitland Smith

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Cornucopia of nautilus shell and lizard mounted on bronze tree in the style of Tony Duqette attributed to Maitland Smith. Lizard has a beautiful tessellated panshell detail on the ba...

Category

1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Seashells on Metal Patinated Stand
Seashells on Metal Patinated Stand

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

Fabulous Natures Beauty Marine Specimens Sea Shells Collection Vitrine
Fabulous Natures Beauty Marine Specimens Sea Shells Collection Vitrine

Fabulous 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.

Category

1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

17th Century Italian Fragment Base with Mica and Fossil Ammonites
17th Century Italian Fragment Base with Mica and Fossil Ammonites

17th Century Italian Fragment Base with Mica and Fossil Ammonites

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Sculptural 17th century Italian fragment mounted with a mica formation with fossil ammonites. The Italian fragment originally came from an altar candlestick from a historical church...

Category

17th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Sioux Doll, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, S. Dakota
Sioux Doll, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, S. Dakota

Sioux Doll, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, S. Dakota

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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

Category

Late 20th Century American Tribal Shell Sculptures

Materials

Animal Skin, Shell, Beads

A pair of branches of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum), Sicily 1790
A pair of branches of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum), Sicily 1790

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 Other Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Bronze

Pair of Natural Striped Chambered Nautilus Half Shells
Pair of Natural Striped Chambered Nautilus Half Shells

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 Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Hand Carved Cameo on Conch Shell
Hand Carved Cameo on Conch Shell

Hand Carved Cameo on Conch Shell

Located in San Diego, CA

A beautiful hand carved cameo on conch shell made in Italy, circa 1980s. The piece is in excellent condition and measures 5" W x 3.5" D x 3.25" H. #4843

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Beautiful large Giga shell
Beautiful large Giga shell

Beautiful large Giga shell

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a beautiful Tridacna giga shell other name is large clam shell Wonderful specimen from the sea in great condition

Category

Early 20th Century Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Seashells Natural, Set of 4
Seashells Natural, Set of 4

Seashells Natural, Set of 4

Located in New York, NY

A curated grouping of four (4) natural cowrie seashells, Organic Modern style, Indo‑Pacific, circa early 20th century. These are authentic, natural‑surface cowries, retaining their o...

Category

Early 20th Century Organic Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Fossilized Clamshell with Naturally Formed Pearl on Polished Agate Base
Fossilized Clamshell with Naturally Formed Pearl on Polished Agate Base

Fossilized Clamshell with Naturally Formed Pearl on Polished Agate Base

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Fossilized clamshell with a natural forming pearl and mounted on a polished agate base. This unique type of fossilized clamshell can be up to 1.5 to 2 million years old. The striki...

Category

15th Century and Earlier American Organic Modern Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Metal

Gigas Tridacna shell
Gigas Tridacna shell

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

Set Of Three Lacquered Tessellated Egg Shell Spheres, Mid 20th Century
Set Of Three Lacquered Tessellated Egg Shell Spheres, Mid 20th Century

Set Of Three Lacquered Tessellated Egg Shell Spheres, Mid 20th Century

Located in Stamford, CT

Set of three graduated spheres with a wonderful eggshell lacquered finish in a triangular patterns. Clearly hand carved, none are exact spheres which only adds to their charm. This a...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Eggshell

Antonio Pavia 1970s Italian Brass and Ostrich Egg Bird Sculpture
Antonio Pavia 1970s Italian Brass and Ostrich Egg Bird Sculpture

Antonio Pavia 1970s Italian Brass and Ostrich Egg Bird Sculpture

By Antonio Pavia

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Antonio Pavia 1970s Italian Brass and Ostrich Egg Bird Sculpture This one-of-a-kind Work of Art, sculpture bird by Antonio Pavia is a rare and gorgeous object, entirely handcrafted,...

Category

1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Crown with Gilded Angel Fragments and Aragonite
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Crown with Gilded Angel Fragments and Aragonite

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Crown with Gilded Angel Fragments and Aragonite

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Sculptural 18th century Italian gilded crown base with hand-carved angels and an 18th century gilded angel, angel wing, and sunray with aragonite crystals. The crown was originally p...

Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Agate, Gold Leaf

Antique Abalone Shell on a turned wooden base, Cabinets of Curiosities.
Antique Abalone Shell on a turned wooden base, Cabinets of Curiosities.

Antique Abalone Shell on a turned wooden base, Cabinets of Curiosities.

Located in Stockholm, SE

Antique decorative Abalone Shell on a turned wooden base, Cabinets of Curiosities. Abalone shell (Genus Haliotis) inside with shimmering layer of mother of pearl. This type of obje...

Category

Early 19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Wood

Collection of Large Conch Shells
Collection of Large Conch Shells

Collection of Large Conch Shells

Located in Rochester, NY

Collection of four large conch shells and a piece of coral.

Category

20th Century Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Turtle Shell Sculpture by Interi on Calcite Crystal Formation
Turtle Shell Sculpture by Interi on Calcite Crystal Formation

Turtle Shell Sculpture by Interi on Calcite Crystal Formation

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Bleached turtle shell mounted on a calcite crystal matrix formation with coordinating shells. The turtle shell has been naturally bleached by the sun and mounted on the free forming...

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

Antique Blanched Sea Shells Set/3
Antique Blanched Sea Shells Set/3

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

A Stunning Knobby Ammonite Fossil Specimen, About 93 Million Years Old
A Stunning Knobby Ammonite Fossil Specimen, About 93 Million Years Old

A Stunning Knobby Ammonite Fossil Specimen, About 93 Million Years Old

Located in Warrenton, OR

A Stunning Knobby Ammonite Fossil Specimen, About 93 Million Years Old ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This is a very bea...

Category

15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Large Vintage Reef Coral Natural Specimen, Real.  (ships in USA only)
Large Vintage Reef Coral Natural Specimen, Real.  (ships in USA only)

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 . ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** A stu...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Coral

South Pacific Natural Giant Clam Shell Specimen
South Pacific Natural Giant Clam Shell Specimen

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

20th Century Shell and silvered Metal Italian Water Bird Sculpture Binazzi, 1980
20th Century Shell and silvered Metal Italian Water Bird Sculpture Binazzi, 1980

20th Century Shell and silvered Metal Italian Water Bird Sculpture Binazzi, 1980

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Italian sculpture from the second half of the 20th century. Creation of a water bird composed of a large shell and exquisite silver-plated metal elements. Stamped on the underside (o...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Shell Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Large Polished Ammonite Shell Fossil, Cleoniceras Species, 100 million+ yrs old
Large Polished Ammonite Shell Fossil, Cleoniceras Species, 100 million+ yrs old

Large Polished Ammonite Shell Fossil, Cleoniceras Species, 100 million+ yrs old

Located in Warrenton, OR

Large Polished Ammonite Shell Fossil, Cleoniceras Species, 100 million+ yrs old. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon.*** A truly spectacular ammonite in both size and appeara...

Category

15th Century and Earlier European Prehistoric Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

17th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Gilded Crown with Rutile Quartz Crystals
17th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Gilded Crown with Rutile Quartz Crystals

17th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Gilded Crown with Rutile Quartz Crystals

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

17th century Italian hand-carved and gilded crown bejeweled with rutile quartz crystals and baroque pearls. It is mounted on a coordinating gilded fragment with a metal crown base th...

Category

17th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf, Metal

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As her sun-filled home reveals, the furniture maker and dealer puts a contemporary spin on antiques from around the globe.

Vicente Wolf’s Tips for Finding — and Living with — Eastern Treasures

The A-list designer shares his expertise on choosing authentic objects and displaying them with style.

Rodrigo Rivero Lake’s Mexico City Showroom Is a Museum-Worthy Trove of Spanish Colonial and Asian Antiques

The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.