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1870 English Nautilus Spoon Warmer, Silver Plated
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian silver plated nautilus shell design spoon warmer with hinged lid sitting on a
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1870s English Victorian Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

French Faience Shell Platter Quimper, circa 1910
By Henriot Quimper
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Quimper faience shell-shaped wall plate, circa 1910. Marked "Quimper Henriot".
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1910s French French Provincial Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Faience

Scallop and Conch Shell Hand Painted Engraving
Located in Houston, TX
Hand painted engraving of scallops and conch shells. Engraving is plate 6 and page 33 from a book
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Engraving

Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's English silver plated chandelier with shells motif. Available at our showroom at 238
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Early 20th Century English Antique Shell Plate

Mirror Tortoishell Cushion Moulded 17thc Original Plate/Back Small
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, mid-17th century, Tortoishell, small, cushion framed, mirror with the original plate & back
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1650s English Baroque Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Novelty Silver Plate Military Drum Biscuit Barrel
By Daniel Arter
Located in Northampton, GB
military drum with an Oak shell,  silver plate batter head and base. The side of drum is finished with
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

Set 12 Paul Storr Dinner Plates George III 1815 Georgian Plates
By Paul Storr
Located in London, GB
A set of 12 magnificent dinner plates with an ornate shell border matching the border on the famous
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century Italian Candlestick with Angle Plated Quartz Pearl on Selenite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
shells on a double polished selenite base. Angle-plated quartz is an extremely rare form of quartz and
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Sterling Silver and Silver Plated Novelty Tortoise Table Bell - Chester 1923
By Grey Co, Birmingham
Located in London, London
Bell, has a sterling silver shell and silver plated legs, head, body and tail. The tortoise measures 2
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1920s English Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver Plate

A Pink Wedgwood Dessert Service Shell Shaped Set of Dishes
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
oyster shell for the dozen dessert dishes, and dolphin form columns on the 3 oyster shell cookie plates
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19th Century British Rococo Antique Shell Plate

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 Shell Plate

Materials

Paper

English Creamware Silver-Form Whieldon Plate
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
English creamware silver-form whieldon plate, circa 1765-1775. A lovely tortoise-shell
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

French Faience Oyster Plate, late 19th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
French faience oyster plate, late 19th century. Hand-painted porcelain plate with six shell shaped
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Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgwood Antique English Majolica Plate, C. 1872
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Ross, CA
Wedgwood majolica antique plate decorated with a yellow basketweave rim with a tortoise shell style
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1870s English Victorian Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Square Majolica Mermaid Wall Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Square Majolica mermaid plate with shells on the corners, the mermaid sit on a flying fish, the
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1880s Belgian Aesthetic Movement Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

19th Century Square Majolica Mermaid Wall Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Square Majolica mermaid plate with shells on the corners, the mermaid sit on a flying fish, the
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1880s Belgian Aesthetic Movement Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Square Majolica Mermaid Wall Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Square Majolica mermaid plate with shells on the corners, the mermaid sit on a flying fish, the
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1880s Belgian Aesthetic Movement Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Square Majolica Mermaid Wall Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Square Majolica mermaid plate with shells on the corners, the mermaid sit on a flying fish, the
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1880s Belgian Aesthetic Movement Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Square Majolica Mermaid Wall Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Square Majolica mermaid plate with shells on the corners, the mermaid sit on a flying fish, the
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1880s Belgian Aesthetic Movement Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Square Majolica Mermaid Wall Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Square Majolica mermaid plate with shells on the corners, the mermaid sit on a flying fish, the
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1880s Belgian Aesthetic Movement Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Square Majolica Mermaid Wall Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Square Majolica mermaid plate with shells on the corners, the mermaid sit on a flying fish, the
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1880s Belgian Aesthetic Movement Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Ceramic

Georgian 18 Karat Gold Cannetille Carved Shell Cameo Birth of Cupid Rivière
Located in New York, NY
cameos carved from a single shell. The clasp plate appropriately features a cameo of a pair of hands
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Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Pair 19th Century French Painted Faience Shell-Form Platters Signed HR Quimper
By Grande Maison HB Quimper
Located in Dallas, TX
in France circa 1910, the large shell-form ceramic plates with scalloped edges, depict typical
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Late 19th Century French Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Faience

English Silver Plated Folding Biscuit Barrel Cookie Box, circa 1880
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful antique Victorian silver plated folding shell biscuit box, opens to reveal a stunning
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Shell Plate

Edwardian Tortoiseshell Table Bell
Located in London, GB
An unusual Edwardian silver plated tortoise bell, with polished tortoise shell.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Majolica Pottery Palissy Ware Lobster 12" Plate Casadinho Portugal 1900
By Bernard Palissy
Located in Portland, OR
sandy textured background and surrounded by mussel shells and seaweed. The plate is fully stamped to
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Early 1900s Portuguese Folk Art Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

English Minton Majolica Oyster Plate with Mottled Blue Glaze, circa 1880-1890
By Minton
Located in New Orleans, LA
-1890. Details of shells and seaweed accent the plate.
Category

1880s English Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Majolica

Antique American "UPW" Porcelain Pink Peach Sea Life Oyster Plate, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American Porcelain Clam-Shell Shaped Oyster Plate with Painted Sea Life Signed "Union
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Late 19th Century American Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Italian Sunray with Tangerine Crystal Points on Angle-Plated Quartz
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
forming baroque pearls, and fossil shells on an angle plated quartz. Angle-plated quartz is an extremely
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Puiforcat French high class Lunch plates + fork Sterling Silver Set of 18 guests
By Puiforcat
Located in Paris, FR
with lovely carved details such as a shell. The plates are perfect to use as bread plates. Set with
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silverplated Faux Tortoiseshell Ladys Toiletries Vanity Grooming Set 19C
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality example of a Lady’s silver plated and Faux Tortoiseshell Grooming box
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Silver Plate

Important Silver Viennese Enamel Mounted Tortoiseshell Jewelry Cabinet Box
Located in Queens, NY
tortoise shell, silver-plated repousse and sterling silver mounts that frame all of the enamel, repousse
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19th Century Austrian Renaissance Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Metal, Silver, Enamel

Vintage Industrial Nickel Dugdills Machinist s Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1920
By Dugdills
Located in London, GB
plate embossed with makers name and aged nickel plated shell shade. Wall mounted and articulated
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1920s English Industrial Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Large German 18th Century Giltwood Baroque Wall Mirror
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An attractive Northern German baroque giltwood mirror. The rectangular divided and bevelled plate
Category

Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

19th Century Carved Lindenwood Black Forest Vanity Mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Carved Black Forest vanity mirror, circa 1890. Original plate. Carved shell below the mirror used
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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Shell Plate

A Louis XV Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Pier Mirror,
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Louis XV Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Pier Mirror, having a domed plate under a shell
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Wood, Mirror

A George I Carved Giltwood and Gesso Wall Mirror
Located in London, GB
With central plume cartouche within swan neck scrolling pediment above the rectangular plate within
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18th Century and Earlier British George I Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Giltwood, Gesso

19th Century Giltwood Overmantle Mirror
Located in London, GB
A 19th century giltwood overmantle mirror, surmounted by shell centered cresting, the plate
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19th Century Antique Shell Plate

Early 20th Century Italian Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in London, GB
centred by scallop shell, enclosing original bevelled plate.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Giltwood

Portuguese Rococo Sizable Carved Walnut Mirror, Mid-18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
c-scrolls, flowers and shells, retaining an antique mirror plate.
Category

Mid-18th Century Portuguese Rococo Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Double Arm Hurricane Shade Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of double arm hurricane shade sconces. They are mounted to a mahogany shell back plate and
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Blown Glass

George II Burled Walnut and Parcel Gilt Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
Carved broken arch pediment with central cartouche over a carved pierced shell above a beveled
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18th Century and Earlier British George II Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror with Original Glass
Located in San Francisco, CA
corners decorated with shell motifs, the mirror plate apparently original, circa 1880.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Composition

Florentine Carved and Gilded Mirror
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A beautifully carved and gilded frame with large shell decoration and later mirror plate. With
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18th Century Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Giltwood

Early 20th Century French Gien Porcelain Table Service, 1900s
By Gien
Located in LEGNY, FR
- 1 salad bowl - 1 sauce boat - 25 flat plates (2 are shelled) - 15 soup plates Decorated with
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Early 20th Century French Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Porcelain

Regency Pearlware Dessert Service: Grapes and Vines- Davenport, Seventeen pieces
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
green and brown with fruiting grapevine. Each plate is decorated with vibrantly colored clusters of
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

Fine Free Standing Kidney Shaped Mahogany Desk by Druce Co
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
shell motif. With a plate inscribed Druce & Co, Upholsterers, Cabinet makers, Portman Square, Baker St
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Early 20th Century English Antique Shell Plate

19th Century Bronze Dore Louis XV Style Sconce from France
Located in Dallas, TX
twisted acanthus leaf arms on a scalloped rocaille shell with gadrooned leaf back plate. This French
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Bronze

Signed French Cabinet, Mid-19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
with gilt bronze, inlaid with tortoise shell and brass. Plate of Belgian black marble. The door is
Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Plate

Pair of Engraved Anglo Indian Two-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of engraved Anglo-Indian two-light sconces, hardwood shell form back-plate issuing bronze
Category

1890s Anglo-Indian Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Brass

Richly Decorate Romantic Gilt and Chiseled Bronze Mantle Clock, circa 1830
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
decorated with scrollwork and garlands, atop two chiselled shell feet White enameled dial-plate with Roman
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1830s French Romantic Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Gilt Metal

Circa 1880-1900 Seashells Seaweed Motif Fish Service by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
, shell bowl, 8 plates & 8 sauce dishes. All but sauce dishes are R. Delinieres & Co, Limoges, France, c
Category

1880s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Worcester Porcelain Dessert Service
By Royal Worcester
Located in New Orleans, LA
Four lozenge-shaped dishes Four shaped square dishes Four shell-shaped dishes And one plate
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19th Century English Rococo Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Porcelain

Important Pair of Late 18th Century Italian Wall Sconces, Lombardy Region
Located in Benington, Herts
) below three protruding draped acanthus leaves on giltwood scroll and shell carved back plates
Category

1790s Italian Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Giltwood

Huge Antique Double-Sided Partners Desk, Victorian Era, circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
drawers including 6 with locks (1 key provided, the locks work) - beautiful shell handles in silvered
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1880s European Victorian Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Bronze

Ridgway Dessert Service, Moustache Shape with Sublime Flowers, circa 1825
By J W Ridgway
Located in London, GB
service consists of eleven plates, three shell-shaped serving dishes, two oval serving dishes, a lidded
Category

1820s English Regency Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Ironstone

19th Century Majolica Shell Plate Sarreguemines
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica shell plate signed Sarreguemines.
Category

1890s French Victorian Antique Shell Plate

Materials

Ceramic

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Antique Shell Plate For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique shell plate available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver plate and silver, every antique shell plate was constructed with great care. Find 26 options for an antique or vintage antique shell plate now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique shell plate — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An antique shell plate is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Deco and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique shell plate over the years, but those crafted by Fenton Brothers, Benetfink Co. and Elkington Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Shell Plate?

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Questions About Antique Shell Plate
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Yes, some antique silver plate is worth something. However, any value that a piece has usually comes from its rarity rather than from the cost of its materials, because silver plate contains very little pure silver. There is generally a demand for certain older pieces by Christoffle, Elkington Co., Mapp Webb and other well-known manufacturers. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate the condition of your piece and give you an idea of how much it is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver plate tableware, serveware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some silver-plated antique silverware may be worth something. Antique pieces are 100 years old or older, and because of their age, pieces in good condition may be sought after by collectors due to their rarity. The maker, style and type will also impact the potential resale value. In terms of value as scrap metal, antique silver-plated silverware usually isn't worth much because silver plate is made only from a small amount of pure silver. To get an estimated value for your silverware, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a wide range of antique silverware on 1stDibs.