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Colmont Ft Paris Mother of Pearl French Opera Glasses With Leather Case, 1890s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning set of opera or theatre glasses in original leather case. By Colmont FT Paris France, Circa 1890s Gorgeous Mother-of-pearl and abalone inset on brass cylindrical body w...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Colmont Ft Paris Mother of Pearl French Opera Glasses With Leather Case, 1890s
Colmont Ft Paris Mother of Pearl French Opera Glasses With Leather Case, 1890s

Colmont Ft Paris Mother of Pearl French Opera Glasses With Leather Case, 1890s

$595
Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl & Brass Opera Glasses with Case by LeMaire Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage French mother-of-pearl and brass opera glasses with case by LeMaire of Paris, circa 1950s. #2873 Complete functional glasses with ...
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Mid-20th Century French Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl & Brass Opera Glasses with Case by LeMaire Paris
Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl & Brass Opera Glasses with Case by LeMaire Paris

Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl & Brass Opera Glasses with Case by LeMaire Paris

$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Chevalier of Paris
By Chevalier Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage mother-of-pearl and brass opera glasses made by Chevalier in Paris, circa 1960s. Complete functional glasses that are in good condition and measure 4" x 2.5". Si...
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Mid-20th Century French Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Chevalier of Paris
Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Chevalier of Paris

Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Chevalier of Paris

$200
19th Century Civil War (Post) Inlaid Framed Shell Confederate Flag Collage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Civil War (Post) Inlaid Framed Shell Confederate Flag Collage USA, Likely Crafted Post-Civil War This remarkable 19th-century framed shellwork collage is a masterful e...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Shell, Satin, Glass, Walnut

19th Century Civil War (Post) Inlaid Framed Shell Confederate Flag Collage
19th Century Civil War (Post) Inlaid Framed Shell Confederate Flag Collage

19th Century Civil War (Post) Inlaid Framed Shell Confederate Flag Collage

$3,850
Palais Royal Letter Opener In Mother Of Pearl From The Nineteenth Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A fine 19th century antique letter opener, Palais Royal, France, complete in mother of pearl Length 28cm Good condition with aged patina
Category

19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Palais Royal Letter Opener In Mother Of Pearl From The Nineteenth Century
Palais Royal Letter Opener In Mother Of Pearl From The Nineteenth Century

Palais Royal Letter Opener In Mother Of Pearl From The Nineteenth Century

$948
19th Century French Gold Mounted & Mother of Pearl Etui Set, c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century French gold mounted on mother of pearl, extensive traveling etui set, of elongated octagonal form, the gold mounted with polished mother of pearl panels and the lid applied with cast and enamelled floral decoration, the lid opens with a push-button. Inside enclosing the original gold and steel implements:, scissors, pen knife...
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19th Century French Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Gold

19th Century French Gold Mounted & Mother of Pearl Etui Set, c.1870
19th Century French Gold Mounted & Mother of Pearl Etui Set, c.1870

19th Century French Gold Mounted & Mother of Pearl Etui Set, c.1870

$11,929
Lafontaine Theatre Binoculars in Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Lafontaine theatre binoculars in mother-of-pearl. They are small, light and designed to provide an enlarged view at events such as operas, theatres and concerts. The frame is made of...
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Mid-19th Century French Baroque Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Lafontaine Theatre Binoculars in Mother-of-Pearl
Lafontaine Theatre Binoculars in Mother-of-Pearl

Lafontaine Theatre Binoculars in Mother-of-Pearl

$320
Cheyenne Native American Dress
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pre-reservation Cheyenne dress. Hand-sewn, pieced together; blue trade cloth, ribbon-like edging, cowry shell cape on both sides. This piece without any restoration. Hard to find thi...
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1870s American Native American Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Shell

Cheyenne Native American Dress
Cheyenne Native American Dress

Cheyenne Native American Dress

$9,000
20th Century Gold Plated Rattan Walking Stick, Shell Handle and Bamboo Stick
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Gold Plated Rattan Walking Stick, Shell Handle and Bamboo Stick Offered for sale is an early 20th-century rattan or bamboo walking stick with gold-plated accent trim ...
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Early 20th Century Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Gold Plate

20th Century Gold Plated Rattan Walking Stick, Shell Handle and Bamboo Stick
20th Century Gold Plated Rattan Walking Stick, Shell Handle and Bamboo Stick

20th Century Gold Plated Rattan Walking Stick, Shell Handle and Bamboo Stick

$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
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Exquisite Pair French Enamel Opera Glasses c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A truly superb pair of blue enamel opera glasses with intricate inlay and polished Mother of Pearl trim. The metalware retains it's original gilding. They have a telescopic lorgnet...
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1920s French Vintage Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Exquisite Pair French Enamel Opera Glasses c.1920
Exquisite Pair French Enamel Opera Glasses c.1920

Exquisite Pair French Enamel Opera Glasses c.1920

$1,166
H 1.88 in W 4.25 in D 1.75 in
Antique French Lorgnette Binoculars or Opera Glasses in Brass & Mother of Pearl
By LeRoy
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique lorgnette opera glasses were made by LeRoy of France in approximately 1880 in the period Victorian style. These bi...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Antique French Lorgnette Binoculars or Opera Glasses in Brass & Mother of Pearl
Antique French Lorgnette Binoculars or Opera Glasses in Brass & Mother of Pearl

Antique French Lorgnette Binoculars or Opera Glasses in Brass & Mother of Pearl

$699
H 1.5 in W 8.75 in D 1.75 in
Miniature 19th Century Victorian Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c. Charming antique miniature chest of drawers. The chest has a marble top. The case is figured mahogany, with four stacked drawers, the ...
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Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Marble, Brass

Miniature 19th Century Victorian Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Miniature 19th Century Victorian Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Miniature 19th Century Victorian Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers

$650
H 13 in W 11.5 in D 7 in
19th C. Ship Captain's Inlaid Burl Davenport Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Captain’s desk in particularly well chosen and colorful Burl wood with string inlaid details and ebonized moldings. The very top with a 3/4 brass gallery and worn brass plaque...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

19th C. Ship Captain's Inlaid Burl Davenport Desk
19th C. Ship Captain's Inlaid Burl Davenport Desk

19th C. Ship Captain's Inlaid Burl Davenport Desk

$2,295
H 35 in W 22 in D 18.5 in
Brass Lorgnettes 'Long-Handled Opera Glasses' Mid-Century Italian Design 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
A splendid pair of 'lorgnettes' (long-handled opera, or theatre, glasses). Lorgnettes, eye glasses held in place by long handles rather than resting on the bridge of one's nose, were...
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1930s Italian Vintage Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Brass Lorgnettes 'Long-Handled Opera Glasses' Mid-Century Italian Design 1930s
Brass Lorgnettes 'Long-Handled Opera Glasses' Mid-Century Italian Design 1930s

Brass Lorgnettes 'Long-Handled Opera Glasses' Mid-Century Italian Design 1930s

$455 Sale Price
20% Off
H 2.76 in W 4.34 in D 6.3 in
1890s Antique French Silver Mussel Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French silver vesta case in the form of a mussel; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collection This exceptional antique French silver vesta case has an elongated asymmetrical form, realistically modelled in the form of a mussel shell. The anterior and posterior surfaces of the vesta are embellished with engraved decoration replicating the contours of the natural shell. This fine antique silver vesta...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

1890s Antique French Silver Mussel Vesta Case
1890s Antique French Silver Mussel Vesta Case

1890s Antique French Silver Mussel Vesta Case

$1,776
H 0.7 in W 1 in D 2.2 in
19th Century Coffret with Mother of Pearl
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a low wooden coffret, whose surface is covered with diamond-shaped mother of pearl tiles. This item is from Q3 of the 19th century. The mother of pearl is made of two types of seashell. Furthermore, the inside is lined with claret velvet. The frames of the lid and base are made of ivory. Presented item is in good condition. Some mother of pearls tiles...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Plastic

19th Century Coffret with Mother of Pearl
19th Century Coffret with Mother of Pearl

19th Century Coffret with Mother of Pearl

$502 Sale Price
29% Off
H 1.78 in W 6.11 in D 3.08 in
Mother of Pearl Vinaigrette, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This delightful gold and mother of pearl vinaigrette is ripe with 19th-century charm. Emblazoned with the initials "E.L" for its original owner, the book-shaped vinaigrette almost ce...
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19th Century French Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Gold

Mother of Pearl Vinaigrette, 19th Century
Mother of Pearl Vinaigrette, 19th Century

Mother of Pearl Vinaigrette, 19th Century

$3,950
H 0.5 in W 1.38 in D 0.88 in
Pair of Palais Royal Ring Stands Depicting Robinson Crusoe and Man Friday
Located in London, GB
A very rare and fine Charles X period pair of mother of pearl and ormolu ring stands, depicting Robinson Crusoe and Man Friday. Set upon wooden bases with e...
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1820s French Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Palais Royal Ring Stands Depicting Robinson Crusoe and Man Friday
Pair of Palais Royal Ring Stands Depicting Robinson Crusoe and Man Friday

Pair of Palais Royal Ring Stands Depicting Robinson Crusoe and Man Friday

$3,635
H 5.91 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
19th Century Dance Card in Mother of Pearl and Gilded Bronze, Palais-Royal Work
Located in Paris, FR
Charles X dance card in mother of pearl with gilt bronze mounts. It is engraved with plants, flowery interlacing, and bouquets of flowers. An enameled pansy adorns the cover, a typic...
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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Dance Card in Mother of Pearl and Gilded Bronze, Palais-Royal Work
19th Century Dance Card in Mother of Pearl and Gilded Bronze, Palais-Royal Work

19th Century Dance Card in Mother of Pearl and Gilded Bronze, Palais-Royal Work

$2,015
H 2.17 in W 1.78 in D 0.4 in
19th Century Swiss Gold Musical Vinaigrette
Located in New Orleans, LA
This early 19th century Swiss gold vinaigrette has the charming addition of a musical mechanism. The entire box is crafted of 14-karat yellow gold envelo...
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19th Century Swiss Neoclassical Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Gold, Enamel

19th Century Swiss Gold Musical Vinaigrette
19th Century Swiss Gold Musical Vinaigrette

19th Century Swiss Gold Musical Vinaigrette

$22,500
H 0.5 in W 1.25 in D 0.88 in
Antique Brown Leather Riding Boots with Trees, 1890s Austria
By Rudolf Scheer & Söhne
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
A pair of exquisite decorative brown leather riding boots made by Austrian Imperial shoemaker Scheer - Purveyor of the imperial and royal court of the Austrian and Hungarian empire. ...
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1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Antique Brown Leather Riding Boots with Trees, 1890s Austria
Antique Brown Leather Riding Boots with Trees, 1890s Austria

Antique Brown Leather Riding Boots with Trees, 1890s Austria

$1,067 / set
H 20 in W 11 in D 5 in
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19th Century English Victorian Mother of Pearl Business Calling Card Case
Located in Van Nuys, CA
19th century English Victorian mother of pearl and abalone visiting calling card or business card case with hinged lid. Measures 3.5" Wide x 4.5" Deep. In the day of genteel manner...
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1840s Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century English Victorian Mother of Pearl Business Calling Card Case
19th Century English Victorian Mother of Pearl Business Calling Card Case

19th Century English Victorian Mother of Pearl Business Calling Card Case

H 0.5 in W 3.5 in D 0.5 in
Pair of Carl Zeiss Jena Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses Circa 1920
By Carl Zeiss
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Carl Zeiss Jena Mother of Pearl Opera glasses, Date Circa 1920. A Rare find in this particular medium, Mother of Pearl. In Opera or Theatre glasses by this leading maker...
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Early 20th Century Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Pair of Carl Zeiss Jena Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses Circa 1920
Pair of Carl Zeiss Jena Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses Circa 1920

Pair of Carl Zeiss Jena Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses Circa 1920

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A Rare Graham Baron Ash Intaglio Heraldry Seal
Located in Long Island City, NY
A very rare, outstanding, antique circa 1880s Victorian And Albert Museum, London UK, souvenir piece inspired by the Burgonet Helmet of King Henry II of France. The exquisite hand ca...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

A Rare Graham Baron Ash Intaglio Heraldry Seal
A Rare Graham Baron Ash Intaglio Heraldry Seal

A Rare Graham Baron Ash Intaglio Heraldry Seal

H 3.75 in Dm 3 in
Antique Ladies' Parasol with Mother of Pearl, Good Working Condition
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Ladies' Parasol with Mother of Pearl, Good Working Condition Offered for sale is an antique late 19th-century ladies' parasol with an ornate...
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Late 19th Century Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Antique Ladies' Parasol with Mother of Pearl, Good Working Condition
Antique Ladies' Parasol with Mother of Pearl, Good Working Condition

Antique Ladies' Parasol with Mother of Pearl, Good Working Condition

H 30.75 in W 2 in D 2 in
Vintage French Mother-of-pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Lemaire of Paris
By LeMaire Paris 1
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage French mother-of-pearl and brass F1 opera glasses by LeMaire of Paris, circa 1950s. #2872 Complete functional glasses with working...
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Mid-20th Century French Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Mother-of-pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Lemaire of Paris
Vintage French Mother-of-pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Lemaire of Paris

Vintage French Mother-of-pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Lemaire of Paris

H 3.25 in W 4 in D 1.75 in
Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by LeClaire of Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage French mother-of-pearl and brass opera glasses by LeClaire of Paris, circa 1950s. #2727 Complete functional glasses, the lenses...
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Mid-20th Century French Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by LeClaire of Paris
Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by LeClaire of Paris

Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by LeClaire of Paris

H 1.5 in W 3.75 in D 3 in
Pair of Painted English Commemorative Ostrich Eggs, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and historically significant English pair of ostrich eggs etched and paint decorated with patriotic emblems commemorating the the 1st Boer war. Priced In...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

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Ostrich Eggshell, Paint

Pair of Painted English Commemorative Ostrich Eggs, Priced Individually
Pair of Painted English Commemorative Ostrich Eggs, Priced Individually

Pair of Painted English Commemorative Ostrich Eggs, Priced Individually

H 7 in Dm 5 in
Set of Framed Italian Grand Tour Cameo Plaques
Located in London, GB
Set of framed Italian Grand Tour cameo plaques Italian, 19th Century Height 28cm, width 23.5cm, depth 2.5cm Within a gilt frame, this set of cameo po...
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Shell

Set of Framed Italian Grand Tour Cameo Plaques
Set of Framed Italian Grand Tour Cameo Plaques

Set of Framed Italian Grand Tour Cameo Plaques

H 11.03 in W 9.26 in D 0.99 in
20th Century English Cadbury's Shop Display Cabinet, c.1900
By Green & Cadbury Ltd
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century English Cadbury’s chocolate display cabinet with mother of pearl sign writing in a buckled brass frame, red velvet lined b...
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20th Century British Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

20th Century English Cadbury's Shop Display Cabinet, c.1900
20th Century English Cadbury's Shop Display Cabinet, c.1900

20th Century English Cadbury's Shop Display Cabinet, c.1900

H 20.08 in W 24.02 in D 8.67 in
Sioux Dentalia Shell Choker and Breastplate
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sioux man's dentalia shell choker and boys breastplate with brass and glass beads in shadowbox. Choker 15" x 1 1/2"Frame 13" x 6 1/2". Framed in walnut. ...
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19th Century American Native American Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Shell

Sioux Dentalia Shell Choker and Breastplate
Sioux Dentalia Shell Choker and Breastplate

Sioux Dentalia Shell Choker and Breastplate

H 18 in W 15 in D 2 in
Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A splendid pair of French late Victorian or Edwardian opera glasses, made from gilded brass retaining the original finish. The glasses are in full working order and clad in mother...
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900
Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900

Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900

H 2 in W 5 in D 2 in
Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Chevalier of Paris
By Chevalier Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous vintage mother-of-pearl and brass opera glasses made by Chevalier in Paris. Complete functional glasses, the lenses may need some clea...
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Early 20th Century French Shell Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Chevalier of Paris
Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Chevalier of Paris

Vintage French Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses by Chevalier of Paris

H 7 in W 4.5 in D 2 in

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