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Collection of five Palestinian Carved Mother-of-Pearl Shells
Located in London, GB
Collection of five Palestinian carved mother-of-pearl shells, with five different scenes of the
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Antique Late 19th Century Israeli Other Natural Specimens

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Mother-of-Pearl

Exceptionally Large Burmese Dry Lacquer Buddha
Located in Seattle, WA
mudra, symbolizing seal of reasoning. The head with elongated earlobes, shell inlaid eyes and with a
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures

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Wood, Lacquer, Shell

Pair of Marly Horses in Black Patinated Bronze with Pedestal Boulle Marquetry
By Coustou
Located in Manduel, FR
Spectacular and rare pair of Marly Horses on their pedestal Boulle marquetry, 19th century
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Vietnamese/Southern Chinese Catholic Latin Cross
Located in New York, NY
. 19th century.  
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Antique 19th Century Vietnamese Chinese Export Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Shell, Wood

Antique Japanese Gosho Ningyo Palace Doll
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Gosho Ningyo, a palace figure of a young noble boy seated with his feet extended forward holding a gold leafed folding signal battle fan in his right hand above his head (a ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Shell, Wood

Vide Poche En Coquillage Rehaussé D une Sculpture De Lezard En Bronze, 19th
Located in PONT-AUDEMER, FR
Vide poche austro-hongrois, fin XIXe, constitué d'un corps en coquillage rehaussé par un lézard en bronze finement ciselé. L'objet est en bon etat hormis deux petits chocs dans l...
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Bronze

Mollusk Shell Sculpture, Indonesia, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Indonesian mollusk shell on stand. Beautiful natural aged patina from being under
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Natural Specimens

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Shell

Oversized 19th Century Shells
Located in Los Angeles, CA
I'd love to say: Older than the sea but. From the Mediterranean to the Pacific, these beauties take my breath away. May be sold separately.
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Sculptures

Set of Two Mollusk Shell Sculptures, Indonesia, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Indonesian set of two mollusk shells on stands. Beautiful natural aged patina from
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Natural Specimens

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Shell

Oversized 19th Century Shells
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized 19th century shells Very rare for the dimensions.
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Natural Specimens

Extra Large Set of Three Mussel Shell Sculptures, Cambodia, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century Thailand set of three extra large mussel shells on stand. Beautiful natural fossil
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Antique 19th Century Cambodian Natural Specimens

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Shell

Pair of Italian Cameo 19th Century Carved Conch Shells
Located in Miami, FL
the lowest relief, against a background of contrasting color. Since the late 19th century, the species
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Natural Specimens

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Shell

19th-C Large Scale Victorian Turtle Shell
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful large scale 19th century turtle shell. It is in antique unvarnished condition
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Tortoise Shell

19th Century Italian Gilded Fragments with Fossil Coral and Shells Group of 8
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Group of sculptural 19th century Italian gilded fragments mounted with fossil coral and adorned
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Mounted Objects

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Coral, Gold Leaf

Antique Turtle Shell Carapace
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen Authentic antique turtle
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Antique 19th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Late 19th Century Batak Mounted Carved Bone/Shell Artifact/Mask
Located in Wainscott, NY
Late 19th century Batak mounted carved bone/shell artifact/mask Measures: 11.75 inch H x 4.75 inch
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Mounted Objects

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Bone

19th Century Italian Crucifix
Located in Madrid, ES
A 19th century Italian crucifix on tortoiseshell base and hood H.: 70 cm. Very good condition.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Tortoise Shell, Wood

19th Century Italian Crucifix
Located in Madrid, ES
A 19th century Italian Crucifix on tortoiseshell base and hood H.: 45 cm. Very good condition.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Tortoise Shell, Wood

19th Century Italian Crucifix
Located in Madrid, ES
A 19th century Italian crucifix on tortoiseshell base and hood. H.: 75 cm. Very good condition.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Tortoise Shell, Wood

Vintage Shell Rings on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage shell rings on stand. These antique tribal shell rings are carved from a pacific claim
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Antique Early 19th Century Pacific Islands Tribal Mounted Objects

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Shell

Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen. Authentic antique turtle
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Antique 19th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen. Authentic antique turtle
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Antique 19th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Antique Tribal Shell Rings as Decorative Art
Located in Dallas, TX
Made from giant shell into a polished decorative ring on custom iron mount Formed from a section
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Antique 19th Century Pacific Islands Tribal Mounted Objects

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Shell

Pair of Late 19th Century Carved Oak Shells from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of decorative motifs is in a stylized form of acanthus leaf shells. They are most often
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Antique Late 19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Oak

Very Large Turtle Shell Or Carpace
Located in Bradenton, FL
Immense antique 19th century taxidermy turtle shell with variegated color tones. Beautiful natural
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Antique 19th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Large 19th Century Country House Clam Shell Tridacna Gigas South Pacific
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large 19th century country house clam shell, of good proportions and overall good condition for
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Antique 19th Century Asian Natural Specimens

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Natural Fiber

19th Century Victorian "Blonde" Turtle Shell On Mounted Stand, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river
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Antique 19th Century South American Natural Specimens

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Marine turtle

200 Year Old Tortoise Shell
Located in Long Island City, NY
200 Year Old tortoise shell.
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Tortoise Shell

Antique Wall hanging Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty 19th century wall hanging turtle shell created by mother nature with its iconic form and
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19th Century Naturalistic Still-life Sculptures

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Organic Material

Antique Giant Clam Shell
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique giant clam shell natural history specimen ( Tridacna Gigas ) in beautifully aged old
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Antique Late 19th Century Cook Islands Natural Specimens

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Shell

Antique Victorian Hand Carved Silhouette Cameo Shell Oval Wall Plaque
Located in Dayton, OH
Intricately carved antique natural shall cameo displayed in a small wood wall plaque, sold by Closson’s Art Gallery of Cincinnati. Measures: 3.5” x 0.75” x 2.5” / Cameo - 1.875” x...
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Shell, Hardwood

Antique Organic Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large antique turtle shell with its iconic form and lush variegated brown colors.
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

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Tortoise Shell, Sea turtle

Large Antique Tortoise Shell on Brass Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome very large tortoise shell mounted on brass base with verdigris patina At one time
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Tortoise Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique hand polished tortoise shell with its iconic form and classic variegated organic
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

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Sea turtle

Decorated 19th Century French Crucifix and Bisque Corpus Christi
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
19th century French crucifix with metal filigree and a bisque corpus Christi decorated with fossil
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Turtle shell displaying one of mother nature's most iconic creations with classic color patterns
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

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Sea turtle

Large 19th C Country House Clam Shell Tridacna Gigas South Pacific Taxidermy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large and in untouched condition tridacna gigas a giant clam shell, has a good all round tone and
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Antique 19th Century Asian Natural Specimens

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Natural Fiber

19th Century Italian Gilded Frame Fragment with Apophyllite and Baroque Pearls
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
19th century Italian painted and gilded frame fragment adorned baroque pearls and mounted on
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

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Rock Crystal

Large Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive large antique turtle shell or carapace putting on display one of mother natures most
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Sea turtle

Antique Hawksbill Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare antique Hawksbill turtle shell with a striking form and variegated natural organic tones. One
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

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Sea turtle

Large Green Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout large hand polished green turtle shell or carapace with its iconic form and lush
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

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Sea turtle

Antique Wall Mount Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th Century wall mount green turtle shell or carapace with its iconic sculptural form
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Sea turtle

Antique Turtle Shell or Carapace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking antique Hawksbill or turtle shell with iconic mother nature created form and incomparable
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Antique 19th Century Caribbean Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Sea turtle

A Victorian pair of shell and coral floral arrangements, circa 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
A Victorian pair of shell and coral floral arrangements on carved and gilded wooden base. Each of
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Natural Specimens

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Coral

Giant Turtle Shell or Carapace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique gigantic turtle shell with its iconic variegated color tones, sea inspired form
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Sea turtle

Burmese Mandalay Period Red Lacquered, Gilt and Embellished Buddha, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
"jewels" and shell inlaid eyes, Mandalay Period, late 19th century. The historical Buddha is portrayed
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Shell, Glass, Teak

Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here we present a rare giant sea turtle shell with its organic form and variegated colors. One of
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

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Sea turtle

Large Antique Hawksbill Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large antique Hawksbill turtle shell with a striking form and variegated natural organic tones. One
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

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Sea turtle

Antique Victorian Turtle Shell with Natural Barnacles
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The iconic form of the turtle shell, out done only by its own distinct variegated colors and
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Figural Footman with Abalone Shell Card Holder, circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
Late 19th century footman with abalone shell calling card holder from the 19th century, New York.
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Antique 19th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

19thC Shell Coin Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
Indonesian set of 3 large vintage shell coins on metal stands. 9"d x 14"h / 8"d x 11"h / 8"d x 10
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Decorative Objects

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Shell

Marble Bird Bath, Classical Style Carved Putto with Clam Shell Dish
Located in Houston, TX
19th century. Water dish, above a square plinth.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Set of 3, Antique Giant Clam Shells, Pacific, Tridacna Gigas, Display circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
natural Tridacna Gigas display shells date to the late 19th century, circa 1900. A superb set of
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Natural Specimens

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Mother-of-Pearl

A Marine Natural Specimen From Italy.
Located in Milan, IT
of rosewood. The shell is mounted with reef and small shells.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures

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Wood, Shell

Antique Pair of Anchor Form Sailors Valentines
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting pair of 19th Century Sailors Valentines each ambitiously decorated with exotic seashells
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Antique Late 19th Century English Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Shell

Antique Group of Three Sailors Valentines
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming group of three 19th century round Sailors Valentines ambitiously handcrafted with exotic
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Shell

Antique Pair of Star Form Sailors Valentines
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting pair of Sailors Valentines each decorated with exotic seashells in ambitious decorative order around sailing ships and sea bottom specimens as seen through a convex glass ...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Shell

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19th Century Shell Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of 19th century shell sculpture available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of shell, wood and metal, every item from our selection of 19th century shell sculpture was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of 19th century shell sculpture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each object in our assortment of 19th century shell sculpture bearing Victorian, folk art or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. A well-made option in this array of 19th century shell sculpture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Interi are consistently popular.

How Much is a 19th Century Shell Sculpture?

A piece of 19th century shell sculpture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,000, while the lowest priced sells for $385 and the highest can go for as much as $30,000.