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Material: Shell
Curiosity Cabinet 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
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
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
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...
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell, Satin, Glass, Walnut
Moroccan Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Hexagonal, Miniature Model, 19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Miniature mother of pearl inlaid mosaic model of a hexagonal table, Morocco late 19th century. This sweet little table is beautifully inlaid with mother of pearl in various hues of i...
Category
Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
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
Theater / Opera glasses, 19th Century Binocular
Located in Bilzen, BE
Old telescopic theater opera glasses.
Model in gilded brass and mother-of-pearl
Optical perfect working
In perfect condition.
Period 19th century
3.6cm in diameter, 8cm in lengt...
Category
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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
Chinoiserie Pagoda
By Renzo Mongiardino
Located in New York, NY
Chinoiserie pagoda. Very decorative Italian painted plaster and wood three-tiered pagoda alla Mongiardino emanating from marine inspired grotto base with four masks issuing water in...
Category
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gesso, Shell, Wood
Silvered Sea Shell Lister's Conch
Located in New York, NY
Lister's conch fully silvered shell 5". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has ...
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming musical jewelry and sewing box is a work of sublime artistry. Almost certainly German or Austrian in origin and crafted of deep, ebonized...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Other Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Indigenous Sheyka Sterling Silver and Inlaid Figural Rabbit Brooch or Pendant
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Zuni Indigenous American sterling silver and inlaid gemstone figural rabbit brooch or pendant was made by Porfillo and Ann Sheyka. The piece was handmade in most likely the late...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
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
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
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
19th Century Holy Land Mother-of-Pearl Icon
Located in London, GB
This fantastic mother-of-pearl icon was made in Jerusalem at the end of the 19th century, and is beautifully carved with mother-of-pearl and set with abalon...
Category
Late 19th Century Israeli Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
1970s French Lucite Aquarium Ashtray
Located in Torquay, GB
Vintage 1970s French lucite aquarium ashtray.
Made pearly seashells and aquatic / marine life encased in a chunky lucite acrylic block.
Large sized cen...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
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
Vintage Boho Decoupage Shells - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
Delight in the charm of these hand-decorated Vintage Boho Decoupage Shells, a unique set of two featuring vibrant koi fish swimming through lily pads in a tranquil pond scene. These ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell, Paper
Early 20th Century Shell Money Ring
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Early 20th century shell money ring mounted on a custom made stand, Papua New Guinea.
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
Antique Victorian Chinese Black Lacquered and Abalone Inlaid Games Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Victorian Chinese export black lacquered wood and abalone shell inlaid folding games box, backgammon, chess and checkers game.
The fine antique Chinese game board in black lacquered wood and abalone inlays, decorated with architecture, chinoiserie scenes of animals, figures, boats and landscape on the outside, medallions of floral design on the inside.
Handcrafted Chinese black lacquered folding game set box with the exterior designed as chess board the interior as a backgammon board, both boards inlaid intricately carved and etched abalone shell.
Dimensions: Length: 25” Width (folded): 11.25” Height: 3” Dimensions: unfolded: 22.75" x 27 x 1.5".
Circa 1920s, this great game set remains in good vintage condition.
There is no game pieces included just the box.
Collectible fine antique Asian game set...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Victorian Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Abalone, Wood, Lacquer
Collectible set of owls in different materials
Located in Milano, IT
The set consists of objects depicting owls, made of various materials and of various origins, but mainly traceable to the 20th century. The set consists of forty-two pieces, includin...
Category
20th Century Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Crystal, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper
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
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
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
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
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
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
Silvered Sea Shell Cymbiola
Located in New York, NY
Cymbiola silvered shell 8". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been operate...
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silvered Sea Shell Strombus Pugilis
Located in New York, NY
Strombus pugilis fully silvered shell. Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has b...
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Antique Tribal Shaman’s Bilum Bag From Papua New Guinea Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
This authentic tribal shaman’s medical bag, known as a Bilum bag, originates from Papua New Guinea and dates back to circa 1900. Traditionally used by shamans for carrying medicinal ...
Category
Early 1900s Papua New Guinean Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell, Rope
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
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
Set of 3 Turbo Sea Shells
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Set if 3 organic modern turbo sea shells, half polished so the pearl layer can be appreciated.
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
18th Century Rare Dutch Mother of Pearl Pin Booklet with a Silver Back and Lock
Located in Delft, NL
18th century rare Dutch mother of pearl pin booklet with a silver back and lock
A mother of pearl pin booklet with a silver back and lock.
On ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
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
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
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
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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Silvered Sea Shell Chamelea
Located in New York, NY
Chamelea silvered shell 4". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been operate...
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
20th Century Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Shell
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Plate
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...
Category
1820s French Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ormolu
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
Late 19th Century Chinese Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottles
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Paul Emile Brandt 1928 Paris Art Deco Enameled Cigarette Box with Eggshell
By Brandt
Located in Miami, FL
Enamelled cigarette box designed by Paul Emile Brandt (1883-1952).
Extraordinary cigarette case, created in Paris France during the Art Deco ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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
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
Lamp Table Mandolin Francesco Perretti & Figli, Napoli Early-20 Century
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Early-20th century, Francesco Perretti & Figli, mandolin upcycled into a table lamp, 29” high
A fun piece of signature and conversation mood lighting which can also be played
Injec...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Spruce
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
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
Vintage Boho Decoupage Oyster Shells - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your space with vibrant color and handcrafted charm with this stunning set of Vintage Boho Decoupage Oyster Shells. Each shell features a lively hummingbird nestled among bril...
Category
Early 20th Century American Shell Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #16
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
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
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