Shell Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Elevate your tablescape with the organic warmth and artisanal craftsmanship of this set of eight vintage napkin rings. Expertly constructed from natural coconut shell, each ring feat...

That's an antique dinner bell with abalone , mother -of-pearl bell on a white marble base. I found this object in France during a vacation, and the...

Black and White Polka Dot Shagreen and Mother of Pearl Square Tray Measures: 12" x 13" x 1"

Bring a dash of whimsical charm to your décor with this enchanting set of two Vintage Boho Decoupage Oyster Shells. One features a delightful menagerie of woodland creatures and bird...

This exquisite set of six vintage napkin rings is crafted from genuine mother-of-pearl, exuding timeless elegance and sophistication. Originating from the 1950s, these rare pieces ar...

1960s Shell Bird Sculpture A perfect choice for a tabletop display/servewear Nautical

A very nice French papier-mâché tray with mother of pearl decoration and is also hand-painted in gold in the center with a family pulling a wagon. Circa late 19th century. A slight r...

Wooden ladle with octopus tentacle carvings along the outer cup with inlayed abalone detailing. Dimensions 13” width x 5” depth x 4.5” height. Condition Good vintage condition; pro...

Tray ortal all with natural shells, with grey, white and black natural shells. With brass handles. Subtle piece with luxury gift box included.

A pretty and rare Maitland Smith caviar stand. Stand with a patina brass shell motif base and a mother of pearl top.

Add a touch of elegance to your dining table with this exquisite set of eight vintage mother-of-pearl knife rests, dating back to the 1960s. The set includes four larger rests (14 cm...

Mother-of-pearl and rosewood 19th century tea caddy lacquer box in very good condition.

A George III Mother of Pearl and Garnet Monocular Made circa 1810. Additional information: Height: 4 cm / 1 3⁄4" Width: 2 cm / 1"

Red Polka dot Shagreen and Mother of pearl square tray Measures: 12" x 13" x 1".

A rare pair of Kyoto-Nagasaki style lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlaid knife urns Edo period, early 19th century Measures: Height 71 x diameter 30 cm ?Formed as urns with vertically lifting covers and elongated finials, revealing fitted green velvet lined interiors for knives, decorated overall with birds, flowering stems, faux-fluting and oval panels with landscapes. The square plinth is raised on four bracket feet. Inside the lifting cover of one of the urns are Japanese characters, supposedly indications of some code by the craftsman. A closely related knife urn, now in the collection of the Peabody Essex Museum, Salem (inv. E 73115), was acquired in Nagasaki by Captain Samuel Gardner Derby of the Margareth of Salem in 1801. Captain Gardner Derby traded in Nagasaki under charter from the VOC (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie), the Dutch East India Company. Between 1797 and 1814 Holland was occupied by the French and from 1811 until 1816 Java by the English. During these periods practically no Dutch shipping was possible between Holland and Batavia (Jakarta) or between Batavia (Jakarta) and Nagasaki. To maintain a minimum amount of shipping between Batavia (Jakarta) and Nagasaki, between 1797 and 1807, the VOC chartered mainly American ships. American captains and officers ordered and bought mainly lacquered furniture in an American-English style, completely different from what the Dutch up till then had ordered. The present knife urns were possibly also ordered and acquired by Captain Gardner Derby during his stay in Deshima/Nagasaki in 1801. Another similarly neoclassical shaped knife urn in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum Oxford (inv. 1996.17) appears to be signed by woodworker Kiyotomo koreo tsukuru (Kiyomoto made this). The same name, together with an address in the Sanjo-Teramachi District of Kyoto, has been found inside a fragmentary urn in a private collection. This is an indication that European-style furniture was not only lacquered in Japan but made there as well. This undoubtedly is not only true for knife-urns, but all European- style furniture lacquered in Japan after circa 1800 was made by Japanese furniture makers...

Penguin by Alcino Silversmith 1902 is a handcrafted piece in 925 sterling silver with ostrich egg application and black onix eyes. This penguin is a contemporary sculpture made of chiseled silver plate applicated to the natural emu egg...