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Material: Shell
Victorian Shell Obelisk with Tin Type Photographs
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Victorian Shell Obelisk with Tin Type Photographs
This unique Victorian shell obelisk features intricate shell decorations and houses four original tin type photographs. While the p...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Fossil Agate Coral with Iridescent Ammonites
By Interi
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Organic Modern Antique Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Coral
"Cauliflower" Fossil Agate Coral with Baroque Pearls and Shells
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
"Cauliflower" fossil agate coral adorned with natural-forming baroque pearls and shells.
Fossil agate coral is Florida's state stone and is known for its unique formation that can take place over 20 million years. It's a natural gemstone that is created when prehistoric coral is gradually replaced with agate. This is a complete piece of fossil coral head...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Organic Modern Antique Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Coral
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...
Category
20th Century Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Extra Large Sculptural Giant South Pacific Clam Shell
Located in San Diego, CA
An extra large sculptural giant south Pacific Ocean clam shell (Tridacna gigas), circa 1980s. This piece is in very good condition and measures 14"W x 9"D x 10"H; it would make a gre...
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian Hollywood Regency Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Vintage Natural Specimen Real Reef Coral - Beach Decor (ships in USA only)
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Natural Specimen Real Sea Reef Coral - Beach Decor (ships in USA only).
***NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY***
A stunning piece of nature for the home or of...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
Cornucopia of Nautilus Shell and Lizard Object d’Art
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 Natural Specimens
Materials
Bronze
High-Spire Seashell with Sterling Silver Overlay
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage silvered sea shell.
Comprising a high spire sea shell with silver overlay throughout.
In the style of Ruzzetti & Gow or Buccellati.
The ...
Category
20th Century Shell Natural Specimens
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 Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass
High-Spire Seashell with Sterling Silver Overlay
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage silvered sea shell.
Comprising a high spire sea shell with silver overlay throughout.
In the style of Ruzzetti & Gow or Buccellati.
The ...
Category
20th Century Modern Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Silver
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 Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Celestite Heart Shaped Geode with Natural Forming Baroque Pearl
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Blue heart shaped celestite geode adorned with a coordinating naturally forming baroque pearl.
The name for this specific geode is derived from the Latin word Caelestis, meaning "ce...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Prehistoric Antique Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
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 Natural Specimens
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Large Natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Giant natural scalloped South Pacific Tridacna Gigas clam shell
The giant clams are the members of the clam genus Tridacna that are the largest living bivalve mollusks.
Tridacna giga...
Category
Early 20th Century Pacific Islands Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
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 Natural Specimens
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 Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Natural Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful natural seashell dipped in a light-gold finish. A great decorative object for a shelf, on top of books, cocktail table, a vanity or bath area, etc. Many areas. This natur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Ruler Selenite with Natural Forming Pearls on a Custom Stand
By Interi
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 Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal
High-Spire Seashell with Sterling Silver Overlay
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage silvered sea shell.
Comprising a Tibia Fusus sea shell with silver overlay throughout.
The elongated point of the shell and the terminal tip both fully cased in silver, and there is silver overlay in the recesses of each spiral.
In the style of Ruzzetti...
Category
20th Century Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Silver
Fossil Agate Coral with Iridescent Ammonites
By Interi
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Organic Modern Antique Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Coral
Antique 19th Century Italian Carved Cameo Conch Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite and unique, this Italian intricately hand-carved conch shell depicting the Roman goddess of Day and Night dates back to the 19th century and showcases the exceptional craft...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell, Wood
Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail
Located in Naples, IT
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...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Large Collection of Exotic Sea Shells
Located in Sheffield, MA
A large collection of exotic seashells arranged and displayed in a tall cylindrical glass container. A wonderful decorative interest in any room or ta...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Seashell Tissue Box
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful vintage seashell [sea shell] tissue box holder cover, Victorian design, circa early to mid-20th century. Box is wood and covered wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell, Wood
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 Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Miniature Mecca Fragment with Fossil Agate Coral
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian mecca miniature fragment with fossil agate coral.
The fragment was originally part of an 18th century Italian candlestick from a historic church. I...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Coral, Gold Leaf
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Mecca Fragment with a Fossil Shell on Calcite
By Interi
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...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
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 Natural Specimens
Materials
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 Natural Specimens
Materials
Silver Plate
18th Century Italian Cross on a Pink Hematoid Quartz Heart with Aurora Crystals
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian cross mounted on a polished pink hematite quartz heart and adorned with aurora (sunset) quartz and a natural-forming cross shaped baroque pearl.
The 18th centu...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
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 Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
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...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Shell Natural Specimens
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 Natural Specimens
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
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
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Category
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Pair of Ostrich Eggs on Custom Brass Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Ostrich Eggs on Custom Brass Stands. The pieces are wonderful for flanking a fireplace, console table or separated and as decorative stand-alone pieces.
The stands can al...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass
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 Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass
Seashells
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful large grouping of all natural seashells. Vessel contains over 50+ matte white and tan/brown/off-white seashells in long/oblong hand-carved wood centerpiece...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell, Wood
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 Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Antique Monumental Clam Shell Resting On Antique Wrought Iron Plant Stand
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This a monumental clam shell displayed on a Victorian black wrought iron plant stand. Both are very heavy and in very good condition. Plant stand: 12” triangle x 39.75”H.
Category
Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Iron
A wunderkammer marine natural specimen, the Melo melo shell. Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
The base is made out of rosewood. The shell, Melo Melo, (Family Volutidae) is mounted with reef and small shells. Italy last part of 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell, Wood
Red Hematoid Quartz Heart with an 18th Century Italian Angel and a Baroque Pearl
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 'Sacred Heart' - 18th century Italian gilded angel mounted on a polished red hematoid quartz heart and adorned with a natural-forming baroque pearl. The piece is inspired ...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz, Gold Leaf
Natures WonderSea Shell Urchins Specimen on Lucite Stand
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rare natural specimen sea shell urchin with spikes. Placed on a lucite stand.
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
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 Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell, Glass, Mahogany
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...
Category
20th Century Rustic Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Driftwood with Fossil Agate Coral, Crystal Points, and Fossil Shells
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural driftwood with fossil agate coral, crystal points, and fossil shells.
Driftwood is wood that has been washed onto a shore of a large body ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Coral, Rock Crystal
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 Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Large Natural Tropaeum Ammonite Fossil
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A superb naturally occurring tropaeum ammonite fossil mounted on one of our exclusive large display plinths originating from Whale Chine, Chale Bay, Isle of Wight.
Dating from the early cretaceous period (145 – 100 million years ago), this large ammonite fossil catches the eye with its deep protruding ridges and distinct, partly uncoiled, coil; traits characteristic of the tropaeum variety. Ex. British collection, it is a brilliantly preserved example of the prehistoric ammonite, becoming the focal point of a collector’s cabinet or interior display.
Provenance
From the fascinating collection of Gordon Walkden (1944-2022), emeritus Professor of Geology at Aberdeen University. Affectionally known as Aberdeen’s answer to Indiana Jones, Walkden contributed enormously to research through his papers and talks on British marbles, minerals and fossils...
Category
15th Century and Earlier English Antique Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Hugely Impressive Antique Giant Clam Shell
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Purchased from a private Parisian collection this wonderful example of a giant clam shell (tridacna gigas) is a real feast for the eyes. Created by mother nature and sought after the...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Large White Crystal Geode with a Natural Baroque Pearl
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Large white crystal quartz geode with a large naturally forming baroque pearl. 28lbs.
Geodes are formed as gas bubbles within volcanic lava. Over time, the lava flow weathers away to leave the quartz geode buried deep in the Moroccan desert. This was dug by hand and includes druzy white crystal formations.
This is a large geode specimen...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Prehistoric Antique Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Genuine American Fresh Water Snapping Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on onyx base, the shell is cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish.
And the back is upholstered with fine qual...
Category
20th Century American Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Onyx
Vintage Natural Specimen Real Sea Reef Coral - Beach Decor (USA ship only)
By Oceanic Arts
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Natural Specimen Real Sea Reef Coral - Beach Decor (USA ship only).
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
A stunning piece of nature for the home or office of an ocean lover or beach dweller.
Note: This is a vintage coral reef...
Category
Early 20th Century American International Style Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Coral
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 Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
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 Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
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 Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Metal
Pair of Organic Sculptural Clam Shells on Lucite Stands
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful pair of organic sculptural clam shells on Lucite stands, circa 1980s. The pair are in very good condition and measures 9.5"W x 3"D ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell, Lucite
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 Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
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...
Category
20th Century Unknown Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
18th Century Italian Sunray Mounted on a Yellow Hematoid Quartz Heart
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural Sacred Heart - 18th century Italian sunray mounted on a yellow hematoid heart and adorned with yellow crystal quartz points. The piece is inspired by "The Sacred Heart" in...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by Unknown Jeweler
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th Century Tribal Kina Shell Pectoral Necklace by unknown jeweler
Kina shells were traditionally worn in the western highlands of Papua New Guinea as pectorals, either with a fibe...
Category
Late 20th Century American Tribal Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Organic Modern Natural Specimens Coral Brunch on Stand
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique organic natural specimens brunch coral on a marble and wood stand. Great natural light pink color. Great condition.
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Shell Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
