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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 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

Funny Owl made of Shells. French. Circa 1970
Funny Owl made of Shells. French. Circa 1970

Funny Owl made of Shells. French. Circa 1970

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

Funny Owl made of Shells. French. Circa 1970

Category

1970s French Vintage Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Italian Cameo Shell Seashell, Neoclassical Style, Mid-20th Century, Italy
Italian Cameo Shell Seashell, Neoclassical Style, Mid-20th Century, Italy

Italian Cameo Shell Seashell, Neoclassical Style, Mid-20th Century, Italy

Located in New York, NY

An Italian cameo seashell, Neoclassical Revival style, circa mid‑20th century (1950s–1970s), Italy. A well‑proportioned natural seashell intricately hand‑carved with a classical fema...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

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 soon and items will not be available thereafter.*** ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier American 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...

Category

15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

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...

Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

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

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 impressive size of this one. This ammo...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Unknown Prehistoric Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

1970's Decorative Figure of Atlas with Ostrich Egg with Atique World Map Motif
1970's Decorative Figure of Atlas with Ostrich Egg with Atique World Map Motif

1970's Decorative Figure of Atlas with Ostrich Egg with Atique World Map Motif

Located in San Diego, CA

1970's Decorative Figure of Atlas with Ostrich Egg with Atique World Map Motif , with a bronze patinated finish over resin base. unique piece sculpture.

Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Shell Sculptures

Materials

Ostrich Eggshell, Resin

Seashell
Seashell

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

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

Rare Pair Anthony Redmile Palm Tree Sculptures
Rare Pair Anthony Redmile Palm Tree Sculptures

Rare Pair Anthony Redmile Palm Tree Sculptures

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 1970s Antony Redmile bespoke steel palm trees featuring ostrich eggs, agate cabochons, and octagonal black-lacquered wood bases. A seldom encountered form, reflecting the mor...

Category

1970s English Post-Modern Vintage Shell Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Stainless Steel

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

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

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

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

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

Rare Black Coral Tree with Pyrite
Rare Black Coral Tree with Pyrite

Rare Black Coral Tree with Pyrite

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Rare black coral on a pyrite crystal base with a fossilized seashell. Black coral is a unique and extremely slow growing coral typically found at extreme depths. The piece was put ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Pyrite

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

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

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

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

Located in Warrenton, OR

Large Giant Clam Shell Specimen, Tridacna Gigas, Organic Modern Beach Decor The species is our best guess; we are not clam species experts. This piece has many pronounced layers as s...

Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

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

A Pair of Large Conch Shell with Stand
A Pair of Large Conch Shell with Stand

A Pair of Large Conch Shell with Stand

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A pair of large conch shell with stand. Age: Contemporary, The Pacific Ocean Size of shells only: Height 47 - 47.5 C.M. / Width 20.5 - 21 C.M. / Depth 18.5 - 19 C.M. Height includin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

18th Century Italian Bronze-Gold Crucifix Mounted on a Crystal Geode
18th Century Italian Bronze-Gold Crucifix Mounted on a Crystal Geode

18th Century Italian Bronze-Gold Crucifix Mounted on a Crystal Geode

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

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...

Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Handcrafted Tribal Shell Necklace on Stand from Papua New Guinea
Handcrafted Tribal Shell Necklace on Stand from Papua New Guinea

Handcrafted Tribal Shell Necklace on Stand from Papua New Guinea

Located in New York, NY

A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Four rows of large polished white cowrie shells in two sizes, seamlessly sewn onto a cotton macramé base, which has been ha...

Category

2010s Indonesian Tribal Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Cotton, Bamboo

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

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. A stand like the o...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Unknown Prehistoric Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Fossil Agate Coral with Iridescent Ammonites
Fossil Agate Coral with Iridescent Ammonites

Fossil Agate Coral with Iridescent Ammonites

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Fossil agate coral adorned with iridescent fossil ammonites. The grey piece of fossil agate coral is cut and polished and adorned with the iridescent...

Category

15th Century and Earlier American Organic Modern Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Coral

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

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. Beach Decor . NOTE: Due to fragility, pick up only please (Yuma, AZ) A stunning and now rare to find piece of nature for the home or...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Coral

Italian Mid Century Swan Double Clam Shell Dish, Gabriella Binazzi style c. 1970
Italian Mid Century Swan Double Clam Shell Dish, Gabriella Binazzi style c. 1970

Italian Mid Century Swan Double Clam Shell Dish, Gabriella Binazzi style c. 1970

Located in London, GB

A very unusual Palm Beach Regency style trinket or bathroom dish in the form of a swan with double clam shell wings, in the style of Gabriella Binazzi and made in Italy c. 1970. Thi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Shell Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Black Coral on a Pyrite Crystal Base with a Fossil Seashell
Black Coral on a Pyrite Crystal Base with a Fossil Seashell

Black Coral on a Pyrite Crystal Base with a Fossil Seashell

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Rare black coral on a pyrite crystal base with a fossilized seashell. The combination of the glittery silver pyrite and the alluring shape of the black coral creates a sculptural ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Coral, Pyrite

Art Sculpture Natural Specimen Conch Sea Shell on Antique Rotary Telephon
Art Sculpture Natural Specimen Conch Sea Shell on Antique Rotary Telephon

Art Sculpture Natural Specimen Conch Sea Shell on Antique Rotary Telephon

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Art Sculpture of natural specimen conch sea Shell mounted on antique rotary telephone.

Category

1970s American American Classical Vintage Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

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

One Of A Kind Natural Clamshell Mounted on a Natural Coral Base .
One Of A Kind Natural Clamshell Mounted on a Natural Coral Base .

One Of A Kind Natural Clamshell Mounted on a Natural Coral Base .

By Joseph Malekan

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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Coral, Rock Crystal

Pair of Mid-Century Silvered Ostrich Sculptures Constructed with Ostrich Eggs
Pair of Mid-Century Silvered Ostrich Sculptures Constructed with Ostrich Eggs

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...

Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Ostrich Eggshell

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 Buccellati, Scully

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

Vintage Brass Dragon Stand with Ostrich Egg, 20th Century
Vintage Brass Dragon Stand with Ostrich Egg, 20th Century

Vintage Brass Dragon Stand with Ostrich Egg, 20th Century

Located in COLMAR, FR

A cabinet-maker's dream and a decorator's punctuation mark. This substantial ostrich egg rests in a hand-cast brass stand supported by three prowling dragons — their scales, claws an...

Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Shell Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Abalone Shell with Baroque Pearls on a Polished Agate Base
Sculptural Abalone Shell with Baroque Pearls on a Polished Agate Base

Sculptural Abalone Shell with Baroque Pearls on a Polished Agate Base

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shell Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Metal

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...

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 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

Set of Micromosaic Shells
Set of Micromosaic Shells

Set of Micromosaic Shells

Located in New York, NY

Set of micro mosaic shells three natural shells filled with micro mosaic in nautical designed tones, Perfect for a hostess' gift in Palm Beach. United States, contemporary Dimensions...

Category

2010s American Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell

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 ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier French Prehistoric Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

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

Assortment of Decorative Shells
Assortment of Decorative Shells

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

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

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

BrittleStar Fossil Specimen, 443 to 485 Million Years Old, Ordovician Period
BrittleStar Fossil Specimen, 443 to 485 Million Years Old, Ordovician Period

BrittleStar Fossil Specimen, 443 to 485 Million Years Old, Ordovician Period

Located in Warrenton, OR

BrittleStar Fossil Specimen, 443 to 485 Million Years Old, Ordovician Period. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This is a s...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Prehistoric Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90M Years Old, Cretaceous
Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90M Years Old, Cretaceous

Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90M Years Old, Cretaceous

Located in Warrenton, OR

Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90M Years Old, Cretaceous A rare and highly sought after ammonite for collectors. The ammonite itself is somewhere between 5 and 6 inches a...

Category

15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

18th Century 'Florence Fragment' with Elestial Quartz and Ecphora Shells
18th Century 'Florence Fragment' with Elestial Quartz and Ecphora Shells

18th Century 'Florence Fragment' with Elestial Quartz and Ecphora Shells

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

18th century Italian "Florence fragment" vase with an elestial quartz point, chalcedony rosettes, and ecphora shells on a petrified wood base. The elestial quartz has an additional c...

Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Polished Golden Crystal Quartz Geode with Baroque Pearl
Polished Golden Crystal Quartz Geode with Baroque Pearl

Polished Golden Crystal Quartz Geode with Baroque Pearl

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

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

Stunning light blue coral branch for a Wunderkammer, Italy late 19th century.
Stunning light blue coral branch for a Wunderkammer, Italy late 19th century.

Stunning light blue coral branch for a Wunderkammer, Italy late 19th century.

Located in Milan, IT

The work stands upon an elegant fluted column base crafted from fruitwood, lacquered in light blue and partially gilded, supported by refined classical-style goat-hoof feet. Surmount...

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Other Antique Shell Sculptures

Materials

Coral

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

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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.