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Fine Late 19th Century Carved Giltwood and Gesso Mirror
Located in Long Island City, NY
" and roses along the top and a sea shell at the base. The entire frame has beautiful inlaid floral
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Sea Shells

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Giltwood

Antique British Colonial Caned and Carved Planters Chair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
with acanthus and sea shell designs.
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Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Original Antique Print of Various Seashells by G.W. Knorr
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ex Museo Schadeloockiano'. Beautiful original antique print of various sea
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Mid-18th Century Antique Sea Shells

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Paper

American Monumental Brass Medallion Hanging Lantern, New York, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American monumental brass twenty one light hanging lantern with a urn finial top, flanking sea
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1870s American American Empire Antique Sea Shells

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Brass

Wrought Iron Garden Table
Located in Hellerup, DK
fascinating black/brown table top is a piece of fossilized seabed with sea shells, coral and sea snails etc
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Early 1900s French Antique Sea Shells

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Stone, Wrought Iron

An Interesting Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Nine Light Chandelier
Located in Long Island City, NY
with sea shells, the body leading down to a three sided beaded basket centered by large lion masks
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Sea Shells

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Large Vintage Link Bracelet Circa 1920 s 18 Karat in great condition
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Statement looking. Total Weight 44.5 grams Made circa 1920's Sea Shells Design links Length: 7.5' inch
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1920s French Antique Sea Shells

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18k Gold

Fine Set of Four Important Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Five-Light Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
gilt bronze frames decorated with mens faces and a sea shell, centered by a lions mask with five tiered
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Sea Shells

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Bronze

Pair Royal Worcester, Flight Barr Barr Lidded Vases, 19th Century
By Royal Worcester
Located in Brighton, Sussex
, classical scrolling decoration with inset scenes of sea shells, raised and supported by a three gilded
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Early 19th Century English Antique Sea Shells

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Porcelain

Sailor s Keepsake: Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of Ship
Located in Downingtown, PA
star-shaped frame constructed entirely of tightly packed sea shells and decorative shells (likely
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Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Sea Shells

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Shell

French Riviere Table Lamp Handmade With Shells, France Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
conch lamp with sea shells, beach shells. Mediterranean, French Riviera style, 50s, Mediterranean Sea
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Sea Shells

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Shell

Large and Important Late 19th Century Carved Oak Console Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
with a sea shell. Stamped Gaumeloose to the carcass under the marble top. Details: Height – 39.5
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Sea Shells

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Marble

Antique French Mahogany Drop Front Brass Gallery Secretary Writing Desk 40"
Located in Dayton, OH
drawer with sea shell pulls, two unusual cabinets / cubbies flanking a petite kneehole, and tapered legs
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Sea Shells

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Mahogany

Very Fine and Palatial Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Fireplace
Located in Long Island City, NY
centered with an inverted sea shell design. The legs with large gilt bronze decorative putti. Outside
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Sea Shells

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Chandelier by Muller, Chrome Brass Glass, France, 1930
Located in Beirut, LB
shades with engraved sea inspired motifs (Seas shell and sea weed) Signed Muller, brother of Luneville
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Sea Shells

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Brass, Chrome

Italian 18th Century Walnut Credenza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
angled sides with sea shell cabochons and is raised by a richly carved scalloped shaped base, centered by
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18th Century Italian Antique Sea Shells

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Walnut

Pair Of Italian Late 18th Century Baroque St. Mecca Wall Brackets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
brackets. Each wonderful wall bracket is centered by a bottom scrolled palmette below the large central sea
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sea Shells

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Wood

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Mahogany Adjustable Desk or Vanity Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the shape of a sea shell and displays a beautiful scrolled design and fluted foliate patterns. The
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sea Shells

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Mahogany

Nice Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat
Located in Long Island City, NY
handles, the sides centered with a floral motif, the cabriole legs mounted with sea shell bronze designs
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Sea Shells

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy with Seashell Inlay
Located in Stamford, CT
seashell inlaid top. The flame mahogany top framed by twin bands of geometric inlay, centered with the sea
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Sea Shells

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Bone, Mahogany, Satinwood, Holly

Italian 18th Century Walnut and Stained Pine Baroque Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
commode is raised by four scalloped shaped carved feet with a scrolling foliate design and a sea shell
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sea Shells

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Walnut

Rare Irish Armorial Pietra Dura Low Table with Seashells
By J. Darmanin Sons
Located in New York, NY
panels of sea shells. Signed. On a later ebonized base. Note some wear to painted surface of base. The
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Mid-19th Century Maltese Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Marble

18th-century Seashell Engravings by Niccolo Gualtieri
By Niccolo Gualtier
Located in Downingtown, PA
Sea shell pair of engravings, from Index Testarum Conchyliorum by Niccolo Gualtieri, Engraved by
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Mid-18th Century Italian Georgian Antique Sea Shells

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Paper

Pair of Early 20th Century French Painted Crane Bird Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
sea shells molded into the base. The body of the cranes are supported with two straight legs attached
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Early 20th Century French Country Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Concrete

17th Century Italian Marquetry Inlaid Four Drawer Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
spectacular and rich inlay work in walnut, made with different precious woods and carved sea shell feet. This
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sea Shells

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Walnut

French Baroque Mirror, 19th century, Giltwood
Located in Leimen, DE
wood frame that exudes opulence and sophistication. Adorned with a striking sea shell motif
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1870s French Baroque Antique Sea Shells

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Giltwood

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Crystal Chandelier Attr. Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
section surmounted with gilt bronze sea-shells and ending with a floral rosette with a hanging cut-blown
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sea Shells

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Crystal, Bronze

French Mid-19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Console and Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
sea shells and foliate is repeated at the wonderful top crown. All original gilt and mirror plate
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sea Shells

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Marble

William IV Mahogany Occasional Table circa 1830 with George III Mahogany Tray
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
. (61 cm.) wide; 19 1/2 in. (50.2 cm.) deep The oval tray painted with a still-life of sea
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Sea Shells

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Mahogany

Antique Marine Prints – Lobster, Crabs, Shells, and Mollusks, circa 1850
Located in Langweer, NL
arrangement of sea shells and mussels including a conch, horn shell, and clustered blue mussels; and a
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Sea Shells

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Paper

French Art Nouveau Brown Pink Signed Emile Gallé Iris Cameo Glass Vase c1910
By Émile Gallé, Paul Nicolas
Located in Worcester Park, GB
found on a small number or the more special designs of the time (eg the crab and sea shell series) The
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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Sea Shells

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Art Glass

Rarely seen 1930 s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Original Charm Bracelet
Located in Troy, MI
with enameling, opening circle, ice thongs with crystal ice, sea shell, piano with enameled keys
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Early 20th Century American Antique Sea Shells

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

An exquisite and rare early 19t C Spode cabinet cup and saucer circa 1830
Located in Central England, GB
and deeply gilded displays of exotic sea shells which are most unusual. This wonderful rare cup and
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Sea Shells

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Porcelain

An exquisite and rare early 19th century Spode cabinet cup and saucer circa 1830
By Spode
Located in Central England, GB
and deeply gilded displays of exotic sea shells which are most unusual. This wonderful rare cup and
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Sea Shells

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Porcelain

Rare German Frontispiece of Rumphius Cabinet of Curiosities, 1765
Located in Langweer, NL
engravings of sea shells and crustaceans. The German edition of the book was financed by Johann Balthasar
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1760s Antique Sea Shells

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Paper

Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
sea shells, backrest supported by a sea horse. The base features fish heads and sea snakes on booth
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Sea Shells

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Wood

19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set by Victor Pierret
By Victor Athanase Pierret
Located in Long Island City, NY
flowers. The candelabra with cherubs holding six lights and sitting on a gilt sea shell base. The clock
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Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Sea Shells

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Bronze

Rare Russian Avant Garde Constructivist Soviet Propaganda Poster by Miaziakin
Located in New York, NY
shipping the finished products. Unusual scallop sea shell with seaweed is depicted at bottom center left
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Deco Antique Sea Shells

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Paper

18th Century Copper Engraving by Lister
Located in Houston, TX
Framed large black and white engraving of sea shells by Lister. This very rare copper engraving
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18th Century English Antique Sea Shells

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Paper

Rare and Special Palatial Pair of Late 19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Mirrors
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Long Island City, NY
. Intricately designed sea shells on the top corners. All on a giltwood back. In late 1739-early 1740 the
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Sea Shells

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Glass, Giltwood, Porcelain

Palace Size French Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Andirons, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
with a handsome urn shaped finial and resting on a superb scrolled base with a central sea shell motif
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Lamp Table by Kahn
By E. Kahn
Located in Long Island City, NY
marble top over cabriole legs with bronze mounts of sea shells and flowers. The underside of the carcass
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Bronze

Rare Matthew Linwood Georgian English Sterling Silver Snail Form Vinaigrette Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
form of a snail shell or sea shell. It was made by Matthew Linwood II - a Georgian Birmingham
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Sea Shells

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Sterling Silver

Large Ornate Antique Georgian 15K Gold Carnelian Intaglio Fox Motif Fob Pendant
Located in New York, NY
featuring a prominent fox motif central design and striking sea shells and roses along the perimeter of the
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Sea Shells

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Carnelian, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marine Curiosities: An Assortment of Shells and Sea Life, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
The illustration, an original hand-colored engraving, features a collection of shells and marine
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1840s Antique Sea Shells

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Paper

Rare Unusual Antique Art Nouveau Arts and Crafts Figured Oak Parcel Gilt Mirror
Located in New York, NY
combines stylized Art Nouveau sea shell, scallop, sea moss, foliate and scroll design elements with bold
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Sea Shells

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Gesso, Wood

Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrine by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
stylized sea shell mount at the bottom, the shoulders mounted with male and female espagnolettes continuing
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Sea Shells

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Showcase Corner Cabinet, Dutch, Satinwood, Display Case, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
distinction Fascinating hood shaped crown moulding accentuated with sea shell inlaid motif Tall glazed
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Satinwood

Pair of Louis XV-Style Ormolu-Mounted Marble-Top Credenza by Fontainebleau
By Lefebure A Fontainebleau
Located in New York, NY
Cressent with ostrich feathers in their hair, scroll form shoulders and a sea shell on her waist. The
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Bronze

Louis Duchene Cie. 18K Gold Enamel Pearl Diamond Set Lyre Form Watch, c.1810
Located in New York, NY
Daniel Piguet. The present example is notable for its elegant enamelled sea shell design, open back
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Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Exquisite Antique Italian Gold Giltwood Italian Marble Herm Carved Corner Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
/ ships busts followed by feathers and flowers leading up to sea shells, it truly is a work of art and
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1860s Italian High Victorian Antique Sea Shells

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Marble

Ancient Roman Gold Banded Agate Intaglio Ring Of A Sea Hare And Shell
Located in Firenze, IT
the ring. The engraving depicts a sea hare emerging from a shell, both symbols associated with Venus
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Sea Shells

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Agate, Gold, 22k Gold

Antique Arsenal Wardle Majolica Nautical Ocean Coral Shell Sea Pitcher Jug 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique Arsenal Pottery after Wardle Majolica nautical Ocean pitcher / jug / carafe featuring a coral seashell and seaweed theme. Dimensions: 8" x 7" x 8" (Width x Depth x Hei...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Majolica

Italian 19th Century Carved Carrara Marble Figural Fountain Jardinière Planter
By Giovanni Battista Lombardi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
standing Putto and a Satyr supporting a sea-shell, on a rockwork base (drilled for water). Attributed to
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Carrara Marble

Derby Porcelain Figure of Neptune and Dolphin on a Shell, ca 1785
By Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning porcelain figure of Neptune with a dolphin standing on a sea shell, made by
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1780s English Rococo Antique Sea Shells

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Porcelain

Painting "Mother and Daughter Listening to the Sea in a Shell" Oil on Canvas
Located in Sofia, BG
'Mother and daughter listening to the sea in a shell' Oil on canvas, charming scene with very vivid
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Early 20th Century French Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Canvas

19th Century Large Sailor s Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
“valentines” are composed of hundreds of small sea shells of various colors glued onto a backing in intricate
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1880s Bajan Folk Art Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Shell, Wood

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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.