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Material: Shell
38" Leather & Sterling Navajo Bolo Tie w/ turquoise & Abalone Medallion
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautiful bolo tie. It's made of braided leather and sterling silver with s turquoise and abalone setting in the medallion.. The abalone is shaped like an arrowhead piercin...
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Late 20th Century American Tribal Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ormolu

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 Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

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...
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

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 Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

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 ...
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Early 20th Century American Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell, Paper

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...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Multi-gemstone

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

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...
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Late 19th Century Israeli Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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...
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Mid-20th Century American 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...
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Early 20th Century American Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Leaf

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...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Cameo with Gold Frame; Brooch, Victorian Era, circa 1850
Located in Madrid, ES
Cameo (brooch with security handle) with gold frame. The central piece, made in shell (Cassius Cypraea), white on flesh tone, presents a female bust (on view from the side). This you...
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

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...
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Mid-20th Century American 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 ...
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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 ...
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Early 20th Century French Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Sea Shell Urchins Natural History Specimens in a Shafow Box Frame
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natures beauty wonderful selection of natural history marine specimens sea shells urchins in different colours and shapes .
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage 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...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Vintage Urchins Sea Shells Installation Wall Art
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage organic modern wall art installation of decorative fferent sizes and shape sea shells urchins. I. A shadow ox frame. Great coastal decoration.
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Best Nathen Sea Shells Sand Dollars Marine Taxidermy Natural History Samples
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage marine taxidermy 7 sand dollars natural history samples in different dimensions. Framed in a shadow box frame, no g look ass.
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage 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...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Spruce

Early 19th Century English Model of a House with Cork and Shell
Located in London, GB
A most unusual model of a Detached House The façade constructed of wine corks, with a grotto shell front garden. circa 1830.
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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell, Cork

Walking stick, rock crystal and gold handle, by Jean Després, France 1930.
Located in Milan, IT
Art Decò walking stick: jewel cane, cylindrical knob in rock crystal, band made of 18Kt gold, fretwork, 4 squares of two sizes, which allow you ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold

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...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

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 Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell, Satin, Glass, Walnut

Antique Map of Australasia, New Zealand, Polynesia & the Pacific Ocean, 1840
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'The Pacific Ocean'. This map depicts Australasia, New Zealand, Polynesia and islands in the Pacific Ocean including the Sandwich Islands. Artists and Engravers: Published by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, 1840. Engraved by J. & C. Walker. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Few tiny tears...
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1840s Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Abalone, Paper

19th Century Antique Bow Front Barometer by J. Somalvico & Co of London
Located in Devon, GB
A good William IV period rosewood and mother-of-pearl bow fronted stick barometer with its original bowed glass thermometer by this fine London make...
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19th Century English William IV Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rosewood, 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...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stainless Steel

20th Century Victorian Revival Bracelet Set in Sterling Sliver Frames
Located in San Francisco, CA
20th Century Victorian Revival Bracelet Set in Sterling Sliver Frames 7 high relief cameos carved from Bull mouth Shell Box Clasp 7.5"L x 1.125"W x .197"D Marked 95
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20th Century Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

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 ...
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20th Century Chinese Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Victorian Chinese Black Lacquered and Abalone Inlaid Games Box
Located in Moreno Valley, 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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Victorian Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Abalone, Wood, Lacquer

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 ...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Natural Turbo Marmoratus or Green Turban Shell
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful natural specimen. Turbo marmoratus is a large species of marine gastropod with a calcareous operculum in the family turbinidae. The color pattern is green, marble with w...
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20th Century Unknown Organic Modern 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...
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1880s British Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Arts & Crafts Art Deco Ash Stand Mixed Metals with Match Holder
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic transitional piece, arts & crafts to art deco captured in this ashstand. Fabulous mixed metals create a very pure and interesting stand. Match Holder opposite the ashtray....
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel, Iron

Peggy Bannenberg Eggshell Hair Comb
Located in Sharon, CT
Blackened Brass and Eggshell Hair Comb by the Important Modern Dutch Jewelry Designer/Maker Peggy Bannenberg. This model 'Comb' is in the collection of The Amsterdam Museum Boijmans...
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1960s Dutch Modern Vintage Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl

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 ...
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1850s Victorian Antique 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 ...
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1850s Victorian Antique 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 ...
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Early 20th Century Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate

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...
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1940s European Vintage Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Collectible Object Duck Vide Poche in Silver and Shell Signed by Binazzi
Located in Miami, FL
Decorativ object, vide poche, signed by Binazzi in silver and natural shell. Italian work, circa 1970.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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, ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver Plate

SUITE OF RARE COLLECTABLE ANTiQUE CHINESE MOTHER OF PEARL GAMES COUNTERS CHIPS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of antique Chinese circa 1900 mother of pearl games counters A truly lovely early suite, ...
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Rare Table Lamp Natural Specimens Shellfish Shells & Resin, Original Midcentury
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
It is very rare, nothing usual. Midcentury resin table lamp with shells seafood inside. Crab and Shellfish, natural sand crab preserved in a b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell, Resin

Two Large Magnifiers With 19th Century Gilded and Mother-of-Pearl Handles
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two Large Magnifiers With 19th Century Gilded and Mother of Pearl Handles Largest: 4"w x 2"d. x 12.75"h smallest: 3.5" x 1.25"d x 10.25"h
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19th Century Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass

Victorian gold bracelet with shell cameo. England 1860.
Located in Milan, IT
Victorian era bracelet with shell cameo. The bracelet is made with a band of woven 12K gold wire. The edges are reinforced with a continuous herringbone p...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Creel and Gow Silvered Sea Shell Tibia Fusus
Located in New York, NY
Tibia fusus fully silver coated seashell. Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature sil...
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2010s Italian Victorian Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ostrich Eggshell, Oak

Large Art Nouveau Hand Carved Tortoise Shell Pendant, circa 1890, Paris
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large Art Nouveau hand-carved orchid tortoiseshell pendant - the detail is exquisite. Tiny pins down the center of the pendant stabilize the piece. circa 1890, Paris Measurements: ...
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Late 18th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Curious Wriggling Fish Made of Mother-of-pearl
Located in Berlin, DE
Curious wriggling fish made of mother-of-pearl Fish made of mother of pearl veneer. Very fine and quality work. Fish assembled with moving elements.
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20th Century Unknown Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Hand Carved Shell "Knight" Cameo Cufflinks in 14-Karat with Bullet Back Clasp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1950s cameo "Knight" cuff links, full marked "14K" featuring a 14-karat post with a hand carved portrait of a knight fixed to a back clasp...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Small South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Trinket
Located in Copenhagen, K
Small South Pacific Tridacna Gigas clam trinket.
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15th Century and Earlier Pacific Islands Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Charles X Dance Card in Mother-of-Pearl and Bronze, Palais-Royal Work
Located in Paris, FR
Charles X dance card in mother of pearl and ormolu, embellished with flowers and flowery interlacing. It is engraved with “Souvenir” and decorated with deli...
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

American Mahogany Five Drawer Miniature with Flanking Columns & Bun Feet, C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Sheraton Mahogany five drawer miniature chest with a carved molded edge top, flanking turned bulbous half columns, turned wooden knobs with central mother of pearl inlays, a...
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1820s American Sheraton Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Pine

Early 20th Century Bezalel Jerusalem Shabbat Tray
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Bezalel Jerusalem wooden tray inlaid with Jerusalem stone and mother of pearl. The large tray is carved with the Seven Species on its...
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Early 20th Century Israeli Folk Art Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

Set of 63 Qing Dynasty Chinese Mother of Pearl Counters
Located in London, GB
Set of 63 Qing Dynasty Chinese mother of pearl counters Chinese, early 19th century Measure: Diameter 3.5cm This set comprises sixty-thre...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Four Pair of rare Georgian Miniature Mahogany Shoes decorated Mother of Pearl
Located in Leuven , BE
These stunning and unique Miniature Georgian shoes were produced in England during the early 19th century, circa 1830. They are hand carved from Mahogany wood and feature the most wo...
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1830s British Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Vintage Boho Decoupage Oyster Shell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring nature’s poetry to your décor with this beautifully crafted Vintage Boho Decoupage Oyster Shell, featuring a vibrant yellow bird nestled among wildflowers and grasses. Adorned ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Leaf

A Wood, Silver and Mother of Pearl Torah Pointer, New York 1990. Judaica
Located in New York, NY
A Decorative Wood, Silver, and Mother of Pearl Torah Pointer made in Brooklyn New York, in 1990. Judaic Torah pointers are most commonly found to be made with silver or some sort of...
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Late 20th Century American Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

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