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A Set of Four 19th Century Chinese Watercolours of Sea Shells
Located in Downingtown, PA
spectacular modern églomisé and decoupage frame. Sea shells as a subject for China Trade material is rare.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Sea Shells

Porcelain Coral and Sea Shell Scroll Shape Hand-Painted Oyster Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
coral branches along with various smaller sea shells. A hand-painted deep green rim surrounds four
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19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Porcelain

A Chamberlain s Worcester Porcelain Basket and Cover decorated with Sea Shells.
By Royal Worcester
Located in Downingtown, PA
The circular basket is finely painted with two large panels of sea shells and sea weed between a
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19th Century British Regency Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Extraordinary Antique Hand Glazed "Sea Shell" Serving Bowl
Located in South Burlington, VT
antique hand thrown and glazed "Sea Shell" footed serving bowl. This superb antique was crafted likely
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Sea Shells

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Ceramic

Large Antique Silver Plate Nautilus Spiral Sea Shell Spoon Warmer Cachepot 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
of a nautilus / spiral sea shell on rocks. This design has a partial lip at the opening but no lid
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Early 20th Century Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Metal

Antique English Chamberlain Worcester Sea Shell Porcelain Basket and Cover
By Chamberlains Worcester
Located in Downingtown, PA
Antique English Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain basket and cover decorated with sea shells, circa
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Sea Shells

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Porcelain

Set of Three Framed Prints of Large Sea Shells by Italian Artist, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a set of three, 19th century colored prints of large sea shells housed within chip-carved
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19th Century English Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Wood, Paper, Glass

A Set of Four Chinese Watercolours of Sea shells.
Located in Downingtown, PA
The watercolour and gouache paintings on pith paper depict selections of sea shells- an unusual
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19th Century Chinese Antique Sea Shells

Flight, Barr Barr Worcester Porcelain Sea Shell Garniture of Urns, 1813-17
By Flight, Barr Barr Worcester
Located in Downingtown, PA
Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester Porcelain sea shell Garniture of Urns, Circa 1813-19 The set of
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Oval English Neale Co. Creamware Sea Shell-Decorated Dishes
By Neale Co.
Located in Downingtown, PA
The lead glazed moulded earthenware with a puce printed design of sea shells and sea weed with a
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Pottery

A Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Basket Decorated with Sea Shells
By Royal Worcester
Located in Downingtown, PA
The circular basket is finely painted with two large panels of sea shells and sea weed between a
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19th Century British Regency Antique Sea Shells

Chamberlain s Worcester Porcelain Basket and Cover Decorated with Sea Shells
By Royal Worcester
Located in Downingtown, PA
sea shells and seaweed between a painted gilt seaweed ground. The openwork cover and rim of the
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19th Century British Regency Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Porcelain

First Period Worcester Porcelain Polychrome Sweetmeat Stand with Sea Shells
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Downingtown, PA
First Period Worcester Porcelain Polychrome Tiered Sweetmeat Stand with Sea Shells, Circa 1768-70
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1760s Georgian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Plate, Minton, Sea Shells by W. Mussill, Victorian, 1891
By Minton
Located in London, GB
artist Wenceslas (William) Mussill. The plate has an aquatic scene with sea shells in the centre and
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1890s English Victorian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Porcelain

18th-Century Hand-Colored Engravings of Sea Shells, Niccolo Gualtieri
By Niccolo Gualtier
Located in Downingtown, PA
18th-Century Hand-colored Engravings of Sea Shells, Niccolo Gualtieri (1688-1744), A Set of
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Mid-18th Century Georgian Antique Sea Shells

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Paper

Sea Shells Large Engraving George Perry from the Natural History of Shells
By George Perry
Located in Downingtown, PA
Framed set of four prints of sea shells by George Perry from Conchology, or the Natural History of
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Sea Shells

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Paper

Sailor s Double Sea Shell Valentine, Barbados, circa 1885
Located in Downingtown, PA
Valentine, with decorative shell heart detailing to one side and with "Home Sweet Home" on the other
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Late 19th Century Bajan Victorian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Shell

Pair of Firedogs with Sea Shells Scroll Work
Located in London, GB
A large pair of Victorian firedogs. The three-sided base surmounted by shell and tapered shaft with
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sea Shells

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Iron

19th Century Aesthetic Movement English Majolica Sea Shell Form Creamer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1875-1880. Overlapping cream colored scallop shells, tinged in a sea green, sit on a coral footing. A
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Sea Shells

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Earthenware

A Victorian Two-tier Bamboo Table now decoupaged with Sea Shells
Located in Downingtown, PA
The octagonal table is decoupaged with shells on a black ground and has a lower shelf similarly
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19th Century British Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

English Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy With Fruit Wood Sea Shell Inlay
Located in Stamford, CT
oval conch shell satinwood inlay on the top. With hinged lid enclosing lidded interior retaining
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Sea Shells

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Fruitwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

Wonderful Shell Decorated Console Table
Located in Bellport, NY
Magnificent mosaic shell inlayed console.All natural sea shells.Beveled marble top.Birch wood frame.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Sea Shells

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Marble

A Large Belgian Shell Covered Box, Circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Chest / Box Encrusted with Sea Shells, 19th Century
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19th Century Belgian Antique Sea Shells

An American Five Tier Shell decorated Corner Stand,
Located in Downingtown, PA
The wood stand is decorated with applied sea-shells on the rims an edges.
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19th Century American Antique Sea Shells

Pair of Grotto Style Shell Encrusted Sconces
Located in North Miami, FL
Worked with natural sea shell specimens, resin and French plaster over wood and painted bronze
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Early 20th Century French Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Metal

Vintage Shell Lamp
Located in Napa, CA
sea shells. The lamp fixture is located under the dress. The lamp dates back to the 1920's and is from
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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Edwardian Shell Valentine- Anchor-shaped Diorama-Ships off Dover its Cliffs
Located in Downingtown, PA
display of sea shells and on the bottom of the interior are sea shells, seaweed and coral. Dimensions: 10
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Shell

An American Victorian Tramp Art Shell Encrusted Jewelry Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
conforming body adorned overall with various sized sea shells; the interior fitted with compartments and
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19th Century American Antique Sea Shells

A Well-Executed Set of Four English Shell Lithographs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A well-executed set of four English hand-colored lithographs depicting tropical sea shells; with
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19th Century English Antique Sea Shells

Antique Folk Art Red Cat Shell Valentine
Located in Downingtown, PA
valentine is of square form with a dense pattern of sea shells forming a pattern around the edge. The center
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1890s Folk Art Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Shell

Sculptural Italian Neoclassical Carved and Painted Shell Swivel Stool
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This carved and painted stool feature a sea shell shaped seat which by a swivel is adjustable in
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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Wood

19TH C. Coquillage Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elaborately Detailed Sea Shell Encrusted Mirror - Floral Motif
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19th Century Unknown Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Victorian Coquillage Seashell Obelisks
Located in Middleburg, VA
sea shells in elaborate formations Each measures 23.75" high.
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Shell

Antique Vienna Bronze Inkwell Tray with Bird and Egg Shell on Natural Shell 1900
By Vienna Bronze
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely cold painted Vienna bronze inkwell tray of natural sea shell with young bird in egg shell
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Sea Shells

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Bronze

Edwardian Starfish Shaped Shell Valentine- Passing Lighthouse
Located in Downingtown, PA
. Surrounding the image on the exterior is a display of sea shells while on the inside at the bottom of the
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Early 1900s Adirondack Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Shell

Pair of Italian ( Venetian ) carved gilt Sea Nymph low tables
Located in Nashville, TN
. The current marble tops , probably 1950's additions. Sea Nymphs resting or evolving from the sea
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19th Century Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Coquillage Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Sea Shell Sconces - 24"h x 7"W x 17.5"Projection
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Metal

Antique German Hand-Painted Porcelain Shaped Oyster Plate, circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large Antique German hand-painted porcelain shaped oyster plate in a sea-shell figural design
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Early 20th Century German Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Porcelain

A Group of 8 Minton Majolica Oyster Plates (sold as pairs)
Located in Katonah, NY
Each plate with 6 turquoise oyster cups and a dark green central rondel enhanced by sea shells
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19th Century English Antique Sea Shells

Turn of the Century Italian Fantasy Chair with Dolphin Arms
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Carved wood, turn of the century fantasy chair with dolphin arms and sea shell back, from Italy.
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Early 1900s Antique Sea Shells

First Period Dr. Wall Worcester Porcelain Sweetmeat Dish with Three Shell Shapes
By Royal Worcester
Located in Katonah, NY
profusion of smaller sea shells and seaweed. Rising above the three scallop shells is a central coral sponge
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1770s English Neoclassical Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Porcelain

A Fine Bow Porcelain Triple Shell-form Salt
Located in Downingtown, PA
The salt in the form of three large deep moulded shells painted on the interior with puce flowers
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18th Century and Earlier British Rococo Antique Sea Shells

Edwardian Shellwork Valentine Diorama of Dover with its Pier and Iconic Cliffs
Located in Downingtown, PA
the exterior is a display of sea shells while on the bottom of the interior are sea shells, seaweed
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Shell

19th Century Shell and Wire Bride s Basket
Located in Hudson, NY
This lovely and intricate shell work bride's basket is in fine shape and presented within its
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19th Century American Antique Sea Shells

Pair of Vintage French Jardinieres, Planters
Located in Round Top, TX
constructed from coade stone and sea shells.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Coade Stone

Antique Carved Wood Piano Stool Grotto Design Ca. 1880
Located in Berghuelen, DE
an antique carved walnut piano stool. adjustable seat in the shape of a sea shell. grotto furniture
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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Wood

Antique British Colonial Style Etagere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique British Colonial style etagere crafted in mahogany with a sea shell carved gallery
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Late 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Mahogany

19THC PICTORIAL AND GEOMETRIC MOUNTED NEW ENGLAND HOOKED RUG
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WONDERFUL AND WHIMISICAL FOLKY HAND HOOKED MOUNTED RUG ON LINEN STRETCHER FRAME/SEA SHELLS AND STAR
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19th Century American Antique Sea Shells

19th-century Ironstone Shell-pattern Dessert Service
Located in Downingtown, PA
attractively covered all over with a printed pattern of sea-shells and seaweed. Marks: Some pieces from set
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19th Century English Antique Sea Shells

Antique English Majolica Pottery Basket, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English Majolica basket offers art pottery construction with sea shell and coral
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Late 19th Century English Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Pottery

Italian Venetian Grotto Style 19th Century Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto style (19th Century) silver polychromed console table with carved sea shell
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19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Silver

Antique Continental Porcelain Peach Gold Triangle-Design Oyster Plate Ca. 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Pretty hand-painted crab with sea-shells in peach, umber and gold colors.
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Late 19th Century Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Unusual Spode Porcelain Shell-Moulded Basket
By B. Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
exterior is formed by alternating moulded sea shells painted in blue, pink and yellow above a mottled green
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Framed 17th c. Large Plate Engraving by Lister
Located in Houston, TX
Framed Large Black and White Plate Engraving of a Sea Shell by Lister. Edges of engraving are
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Paper, Ink

Framed 17th c. Large Plate Engraving by Lister
Located in Houston, TX
Framed Large Black and White Plate Engraving of a Sea Shell by Lister. Edges of engraving are
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Paper, Ink

Pair of Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Five-Light Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
with large cherub mask above a sea shell with five tiered lights.
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Jansen Shell Form White and Gilt Gold Glass Top Demilune Console Tables
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
wooden base the whole supported by a large sea shell decorative carving. The case in a white paint
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Late 19th Century French Hollywood Regency Antique Sea Shells

Materials

Glass, 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.