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Antique Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell with Turquoise, Coral and DZI inlay
Located in Pomona, CA
. Size: 4in H x 13in W x 5in D Circa: 1900-1940 Origin: Lhasa, Tibet Material: Sea shell, Turquoise
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Shell

Large Italian Gilt Florentine Round Beveled Mirror (Diameter 27)
Located in Austin, TX
, featuring a round beveled mirror plate surrounded by pierced foliate scrolls and sea shells. With
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Wood, Mirror

19th Century Swedish Painted Corner Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
artistically excellent depictions of sea shells across the entire facade for a whimsical nautical effect
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Wood

Extendable Dining Table, England 19th-20th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
used). Very pretty table with beautiful veneer grain and small inlays in the shape of sea shells on the
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Early 20th Century British Sheraton Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Mahogany

Large Antique English Porcelain Fish Platter, 1880s
By Wedgwood
Located in Lambertville, NJ
platter with a basket weave impressed border with the sumptuous center of sea shells. The underside with
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1880s English Victorian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Carved Wood Cherub Grotto Figural Bird Bath/Planter Garden Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Beautiful large Italian carved wooden bird bath or garden planter of a cherub/child holding a sea
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1920s Italian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Copper

Giant South Sea Clam Shell
Located in Malibu, CA
Wonderful example of a giant clam shell from the Indian Ocean. The bleached white color and high
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19th Century Asian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Shell

Japanese Antique Octopus Fishing Pot
Located in South Burlington, VT
, 19th century. Remarkably good condition and still boasting its original sea shell encrusted surfaces
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Pottery

Fireplace Tool Set with Stand, Four Piece
Located in Evergreen, CO
cast iron Stand. The tray of the Stand is the shape of a sea shell. The shovel, poker, and tongs have a
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Early 20th Century European Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Iron

Giant South Sea Clam Shell
Located in Malibu, CA
Wonderful example of a giant clam shell from the Indian Ocean. The bleached white color and high
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Early 19th Century Indonesian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Shell

Japanese Antique Octopus Fishing Pot
Located in South Burlington, VT
, 19th century. Remarkably good condition and still boasting its original sea shell and coral
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Pottery

19th Century French Oval Oil on Board Floral Painting in Carved Gilt Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
stone table dressed with sea shells on both side of the bouquet. The traditional painting is in
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

19th Century Italian Majolica Centrepiece Urn with Mythological Scenes
Located in Toronto, CA
, and each end is shaped as the head of a god. The whole rests on a base of dolphin heads and sea shells
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1870s Italian Renaissance Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Ceramic, Maiolica, Majolica

Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell or Carapace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique sea turtle shell with its iconic form and subtle variegated color tones, once
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Sea turtle

Japanese Antique Octopus Fishing Pot
Located in South Burlington, VT
, 19th century. Remarkably good condition and still boasting its original sea shell barnacle and coral
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Fine Antique Octopus Fishing Pot- Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
sea shell and coral encrusted surface areas Dimensions: 12 inches tall and 9 1/2 inches diameter
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Pottery

Large Art Deco Table Lamp, Exquisite Sculptural Aquarium Light on Onyx Base
Located in Vero Beach, FL
on an exquisite green onyx pedestal. The aquarium interior features three fish, sea shells and water
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Onyx, Metal

2 Framed Antique Victorian 19th C Greek Roman Figural Silhouette Cameo Shells
Located in Dayton, OH
with wings and serpent mohawk. The most popular cameos today are carved in sea shells, a tradition
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19th Century Victorian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Shell

Giant Sea Turtle Carapace or Shell, 19th Century
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen; the top and edges likely
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19th Century Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Stunning Loetz Crete Formosa Glass Seashell Vase in green and blue1902
By Loetz Glass
Located in Worcester Park, GB
sea' and is surrounded by fine seaweed trails. Loetz were famed for making vases in the form of sea
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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Art Glass

Massive Estate Baccarat Crystal Centerpiece, Early 20th Century
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
way of uninterrupted view of the person across the table. Excellent for flowers, fruit, exotic sea
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Early 20th Century French Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Crystal

Theodore Deck Islamic/Alhambra Style Green-Glazed Earthenware Vase on Pedestal
By Theodore Deck
Located in New York, NY
, vines, sea shells, Alhambra Handles and a plethora of other decorations. This is truly a masterpiece and
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1890s French Islamic Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Earthenware

Old Sea Turtle Shell - 25" h x 21 1/2" w x 6" d
Located in Rochester, NY
Old large green sea turtle shell carapace showing good signs of age and beautiful color. Taxidermy
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Shell, Sea turtle

Neptune and Sea Dragon Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Neptune sits reclined against the body of a sea dragon, his trident in hand and waves lapping
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1870s Edwardian Antique Sea Shells

English Seashell Lithographs Wall Art, ca. 19th Century, Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
century, London, England. These beautiful seashell [sea shell] designs are comprised of the following
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19th Century English Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Oak, Paper

Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Authentic turtle shell buffed and polished, displaying one of mother nature's most iconic designs
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Sea turtle

Italian 1820s Neoclassical Period Walnut Panel Carved in High-Relief with Putti
Located in Atlanta, GA
with two putti riding a shell on the sea with dolphins. This Italian carved panel features a
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Walnut

Large Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Authentic antique turtle shell buffed and polished displaying one of mother nature's most iconic
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19th Century American British Colonial Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Sea turtle

19th Century Aesthetic Bronze Flamingo Candle Holders
Located in New Windsor, NY
sea shells, sea plants topped with palm trees firmly in their beaks. Every attention to detail is
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair Of Antique Hall Chairs, Scottish, Oak, Seat, Arts Crafts Taste, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
rolled edge and carved border decoration Shield form with a carved arm holding a sea shell over a pierced
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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Oak

Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Turtle shell or carapace with a lush color, captivating design, and classic form.
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Early 20th Century American British Colonial Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Sea turtle

Antique American Cast Iron Sea Horse and Scallop Shell Design Garden Chairs
By Marcy Foundry
Located in Rochester, NY
and finely detailed sea horse and scallop shell design at top rails. They are stamped in iron at upper
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Iron

Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large antique turtle carapace turtle shell with its iconic form and lush variegated color scheme
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Sea turtle

Hawksbill Turtle Shell or Carapace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable antique Hawksbill shell with its iconic variegated colors and distinctive sea
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Sea turtle

Fossil Sea Urchin Group
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A Fossil Sea Urchin group, circa 50 million years old. Polished and mounted on custom made stands
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15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Shell

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Tea Set, Pink Tridacna Shell, Victorian 1891-1926
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
are sea shells, froth, seaweeds, tree roots and bark, corals and woven baskets. The Tridacna series is
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1890s Northern Irish Late Victorian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Sea Turtles on Stands
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a pair of antique sea turtles of different sizes on Lucite and metal stands.
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1920s American Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Metal

Two Victorian Shell Flower Arrangements in Glass Cases
Located in London, GB
, clam, sea-snail, common otter, tellin shells, and many more – have been carefully positioned using
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Shell, Glass, Wood

Sea Collection Of Four Decorative Specimens Of Maritime Natural Formations
Located in Miami, FL
maritime natural formations. They are very hard to see since come from the south seas area. The group is
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Early 20th Century South Asian Mid-Century Modern Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Shell

Fine Pair Of Arts And Crafts Era Bronze Sea Horse Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A detailed and well cast pair of Sea Horse Table Lamps with Capiz Shell Octagonal Shades. The bases
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Bronze

English Majolica Shell Form Footed Compote
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pink interior, on a footing of sea plants and shells. An unusual piece with dimensional molding and
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Natural Specimen Real Sea Reef Coral - Beach Decor (USA ship only)
By Oceanic Arts
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Natural Specimen Real Sea Reef Coral - Beach Decor (USA ship only). A stunning piece of
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Early 20th Century American International Style Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Coral

Hans Zatzka Austrian, 1859-1945 Oil on Board "in Search of Love" Cherub Swan
By Hans Zatzka
Located in Los Angeles, CA
structure surrounded by shrubs and flowers, waving farewell to a departing cupid riding on a sea-shell
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Late 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Revival Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Giltwood

Turn of the Century Double Sailor s Valentine
Located in Nantucket, MA
. Originally made between 1830 and 1890, these “valentines” are composed of hundreds of small sea shells of
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Early 1900s Bajan Folk Art Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Wood

19th Century Rare Majolica Palissy Crab Shells Platter Thomas Sergent
By Thomas Sergent
Located in Austin, TX
shells, sea urchins, crabs, mussels.
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1880s French Victorian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Ceramic

Minton Parian Porcelain Figures, Miranda Lalage Celadon Green, John Bell, 1872
By John Bell, Minton
Located in London, GB
with her feet in the frothy sea and a sea shell beside her, is called Miranda. The name means "worthy
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1870s English Victorian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Spectacular Silver Plated Shell Centrepiece Cruet Set, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
appear to stand in a silver plated sea, with shells and rocks. This unusual piece is highly
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1850s English Victorian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Silver Plate

Royal Worcester English Majolica Palissy Pink Conch Shell Coral Pedestal Vase
By Royal Worcester
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rising from an irregular watery base with applied multi-color shells and green sea plants. Impressed
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Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Earthenware

Antique American "Union Porcelain Works" Sea Life Porcelain Oyster Plate Ca 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
1880. Rare Large Clam Design hand-painted in pastel colors with sea creatures, sea grasses and shells.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Limoges Hand-Painted Porcelain Sea Life Oyster Plate, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Limoges" (Lazeyras, Rosenfeld and Lehman). Hand-Painted with a variety of sea life such as fish, shells
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Late 19th Century French Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Fish Knife Unique Sea Serpent Snake Sterling Silver French Cake Etched
Located in Greer, SC
Stunning antique handcrafted fish or cake knife featuring unique sea serpent and shell pattern
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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Belleek Demitasse Cup and Saucer, Shamrock Pattern, 1926-1946
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
inspired by nature rather than by fashion: there are sea shells, froth, kelp, tree roots and bark, corals
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Early 20th Century Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Parian Porcelain Teapot, Belleek Green Hexagon Shape, 2nd BM 1891-1926
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
by nature rather than by fashion: there are roots, branches and sea shells, and the Hexagon series
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Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Small Porcelain Mug, Cream and Green Shamrock Pattern, 1926-1946
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
by nature rather than by fashion: there are sea shells, froth, kelp, tree roots and bark, corals and
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Early 20th Century Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Porcelain Cabaret Teapot Set, Green Neptune, Victorian, 1891-1926
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Belleek designs are inspired by nature rather than by fashion: there are sea shells, froth, kelp, tree
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Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Porcelain Honey Pot with Cover, Shamrocks, Bees, 1891-1926
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
items. Many Belleek designs are inspired by nature rather than by fashion: there are sea shells, froth
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Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Belleek Cabaret Tea Set Serving Four, Green Neptune, 1863-1946
By Belleek Pottery Ltd.
Located in London, GB
: there are sea shells, froth, kelp, tree roots and bark, corals and woven baskets. The Neptune series is
Category

Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Porcelain

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Antique Sea Shells For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique sea shells available for sale. Each of these unique antique sea shells was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, shell and porcelain. Antique sea shells have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique sea shells made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique sea shells have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Chamberlains Worcester, Royal Worcester and Flight, Barr Barr Worcester are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Sea Shells?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,600, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $42,000 highest priced.