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Material: Shell
Mother of Pearl Ashtray or Jewelry Catchall with Dolphin Design
Located in New York, NY
A white mother of pearl ashtray with dolphin sculpture, circa early-20th century. Piece is polished mother-of-pearl with a dolphin sculpture/statue and t...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Flacon in Mother of Pearl Scent Gilt Pendent, France
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Mother of Pearl chatelaine perfume scent or snuff bottle. Very intricate details including a butterfly on the base. Wonderful piece to add to a collection of these desirable...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Swedish 20th-Century Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Theater Binoculars with Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of early 20th-century Swedish theater binoculars showcases a stunning combination of mother-of-pearl, brass, and fine optics, housed in a fitted black leather case ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Massim Ceremonial Pig with Inlaid Shell, Trobiand Islands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Leuven , BE
Nice composition in Dense Bunukwa rainforest hardwood, inlaid shell and lime. Carved wooden pig, standing, tail straight and protrudes backwards with rows of carved zig zag...
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell, Wood
Mid-Century Trumpet by William Frank Chicago on Lucite Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This piece has a great story. We found this jazz musical instrument with incredible patina and added a thick lucite base and reconstructed this into a one of kind sculpture. The deta...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Diminutive Table Top Antique Inlaid Moroccan Games Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive miniature table top Moroccan games table crafted in walnut featuring elaborate inlaid marquetry with mother of pearl, mahogany, kingwood and ebony, flip top games includin...
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
French Opera Glasses
Located in Tampa, FL
A refined and elegant pair of late 19th century French opera glasses, crafted by the esteemed maker Lefils Paris. Exquisitely detailed in bronze doré and inlaid with glowing mother o...
Category
1880s French Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
1841 Shell Collection
Located in London, GB
1841 rare collection of large shells, on antique mahogany bases.
60 pieces of the Large shells, 18 boxes of the small shells.
Provenance attached in the photo section.
Hugh C. Ful...
Category
1840s Unknown Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
$30,098 / item
Large Abalone and Mother of Pearl Icon Depicting the Last Supper
Located in London, GB
Large abalone and mother of pearl icon depicting the Last Supper
Jerusalem, Late 19th Century
Icon: Height 78cm, width 75cm, depth 13cm
Case: Heig...
Category
Late 19th Century Israeli Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Accordion by Sabatino Nocentini & Figli Made in Florence, Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Italian custom made accordion by Sabatino Nocentini Castiglion & Figli.
Antique pearl white accordion, Italian accordion with profuse inlay decoration, gorgeous hand made wit...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Abalone, Wood, Shell
Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #14
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with the majestic allure of the ocean with this Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. Perfect for American-style interiors, this stunning piece feat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
French enamel, brass and mother of pearl Opera Glasses
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of French enamel, brass and mother of pearl opera glasses, pink enamelled and jewelled barrels, with mother of pearl caps. Go...
Category
1880s French Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Enamel
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...
Category
1840s Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
$243 Sale Price
35% Off
Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #3
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your home with the serene beauty of this Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. Perfect for American-style interiors, this striking piece showcases lifelike de...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Modernist Aluminum and Mother-of-Pearl Menorah
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist aluminum and mother-of-pearl menorah, circa 1970s. The menorah is in very good vintage condition and measures 9.25"W x 3.75"D x 9.5"H. The candle holder accents are remov...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum
Sea Star Natural Specimen with Wicker Capiz Tray
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural history organic modern specimen sea shell star on a handmade wicker tray with Capiz shells.
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
[MISSAL]. Paroissien romain contenant les offices. IN A MOTHER-OF-PEARL BINDING
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: [MISSAL].
TITLE: Paroissien romain contenant les offices de tous les dimanches et des principales fetes de l'annee. (Roman Parishioner Containing the Services of All Sunday...
Category
1880s British Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
![[MISSAL]. Paroissien romain contenant les offices. IN A MOTHER-OF-PEARL BINDING](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/missal-paroissien-romain-contenant-les-offices-in-a-mother-of-pearl-binding-for-sale/f_62142/f_392522221712955420094/f_39252222_1712955420906_bg_processed.jpg?width=240 "[MISSAL]. Paroissien romain contenant les offices. IN A MOTHER-OF-PEARL BINDING")
Marine Taxidermy Coral sea Shell Stars in Blown Glass Bowl
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Marine life taxidermy birds nest coral with sea starts , in a vintage blown glass 9” by 16” vase.
Category
1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
$762 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Large Holy Land Mother-of-pearl, Abalone Shell and Olive Wood Icon
Located in London, GB
A large Holy Land mother-of-pearl, abalone shell and olive wood icon
Jerusalem, early 20th century
Icon: height 55.5cm, width 52cm, depth 18cm
Case: height 15.5cm, width 61.5cm, depth 57.5cm
In fitted case, presented by the President of the Senate...
Category
Early 20th Century Israeli Modern Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Olive
Small South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Trinket
Located in Copenhagen, K
Small South Pacific Tridacna Gigas clam trinket.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pacific Islands Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Vintage White Beaded Handbag
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage white beaded handbag with brass hardware decorated with Mother-Of-Pearl, pastel enamels and marcasite details, circa early to m...
Category
1940s European Vintage Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Art Deco Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Silver Plate 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Art Deco Magnifying Glass in Mother of Pearl and Silver Plate 1930s
Sometimes, the only quality an item really needs is beauty - and this art deco magnifying glass has it all. Age, ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #7
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your home with the stunning beauty of this Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. Ideal for American-style interiors, this grand piece showcases intricate, lif...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Midcentury ashtray designed by Gabriella Crespi, Italy
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Ashtray designed by Gabriella Crespi
Shell and brass ashtray by Gabriella Crespi.
Recorded by Archivio Gabriella Crespi, Milan.
Signed.
Italy 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Victorian Shell Cameo, c. 1850
Located in Hamburg, DE
Exquisite Victorian Shell Cameo, c. 1850
Exquisite Victorian Shell Cameo, c. 1850. This finely crafted shell cameo, likely from England and dat...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category
Early 20th Century Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Sea Collection Of Four Decorative Specimens Of Maritime Natural Formations
Located in Miami, FL
Oceanic collection of maritime formations.
A beautiful collection composed by four oceanic maritime natural formations. They are very hard to see since come from the south seas area. The group is composed by the following; a double mollusk nacre shell, a giant oyster white shell, a white stony white spike coral reef and a very rare purple pink barnacle coral...
Category
Early 20th Century South Asian Mid-Century Modern Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
$548 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #17
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with the majestic allure of the ocean with this Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. Perfect for American-style interiors, this stunning piece feat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #12
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with the majestic allure of the ocean with this Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. Perfect for American-style interiors, this stunning piece feat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Early 20th C Pair of Indo-Persian Mother of Pearl, Brass and Nephrite Knives
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine pair of steel knives with single edged curved blade mother of pearl and brass inlaid handles, and a hard stone butt we believe to be nephrite.
Age related wear and abrasions...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair Sea Shell Floral Arrangements Coastal Fecit
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Artisan sea shell floral arrangements, a pair of. As great accent to coastal decor.
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
$180 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Rare 1920’s Dunhill Unique Lighter Mother of Pearl and Horn Lift Arm Working
By Dunhill
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful early Dunhill Unique Lighter with Mother of Pearl and Horn decoration. The Unique lighter series are special and this is a working beauty. The lift arm design works well ...
Category
1920s British Vintage Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Horn, Mother-of-Pearl
6 pcs Natural History Marine Specimens Sea Stars Taxidermy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
6 pcs Large sea stars selection. Marine natural history specimens. In all natural condition, and color. For taxidermy collectors of wall decor design. Together with a mid century mod...
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
18th Century Italian Cross with Kyanite, Calcite Crystals, and Baroque Pearls
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian crucifix with gold-plated kyanite, calcite crystals in matrix, and baroque pearls. The crucifix is originally from a church in Liguria. It is hand-carved and pai...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf
'Queen Helmet Conch Shell' Bamboo Floor Lamp with Vintage French Parasol Shade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model No. 014 is a one-of-a-kind art lamp featuring a vintage rice-paper shade constructed from an exceedingly rare 1919 French parasol advertising a lin...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Concrete, Brass
Deconstructed Lobster Pair (Homeras Gammarus) (Palinurus Elephas) Under Glass
Located in New York, NY
Deconstructed Lobster Pair (Homeras Gammarus) (Palinurus Elephas) Under a Custom Glass Case
Homarus gammarus, known as the European lobster or c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Other Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell, Glass, Wood
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...
Category
1870s American Native American Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Elizabeth Locke Silver Sasanian Roman Coin Sea Pearl 18k Gold Frame Pin Brooch
Located in Plainview, NY
A rare and exquisite brooch by legendary designer Elizabeth Locke, showcasing a Silver Sasanian Coin depicting Xusro I (circa 300 AD), framed in solid 18K yellow gold. The central ha...
Category
20th Century Baroque Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Rabbit Toggle Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite mother-of-pearl carving is a delightful example of the button-like toggles worn by men and women throughout the Qing dynasty. Because traditional Chinese clothing didn't ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Jumbo Horseshoe Crab Lamp with Antique Parasol Shade by Christopher Tennant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Vanderbilt Collection consists of two one-of-a-kind monumental floor lamps from Christopher Tennant's 2022 solo exhibition at the Vanderbilt Museum in Long Island, New York, inspired by the tastes and eccentricities of globetrotting amateur naturalist and Jazz-Age aesthete William "Willie the K" Vanderbilt.
Jumbo Crab Lamp...
Category
2010s American Art Deco Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cement, Brass
Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #15
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with the majestic allure of the ocean with this Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. Perfect for American-style interiors, this stunning piece feat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Rare Monochrome Shell Cameo of a Female Bacchus, c. 1850
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exceptional antique cameo, likely from England and dating to around 1850, is carved from a single-colored shell—a rarer choice compared to the more common layered varieties. It ...
Category
1850s Victorian Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Large Vintage Die in Mother-of-Pearl and Rosewood, Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Danish Paperweight Die in Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl, Mid-Century Modern. Measures: 2 Inch.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category
Early 20th Century Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
A pair of ostrich eggs with their turned solid oak bases, France XIXth century
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A pair of emptied ostrich eggs with their turned solid oak bases, dating back to the 19th century and originating from a cabinet of curiosities,
Ostrich eggs are particularly impres...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ostrich Eggshell, Oak
$929 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Baroque Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category
Early 20th Century Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category
Early 20th Century Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category
Early 20th Century Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Palais Royal Aide-de-Memoire, French, circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Purse revealing diary and pen in the interior.
Category
1830s French Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
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