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A Conch Shell Cameo Pendant Of Flora Circa 1930
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval panel carved with the profile of Flora with roses in her hair, in a polished 18kt yellow gold setting. Size 55mm x 40mm
Category

1890s Italian Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Frame Mother Rushing Child to Grotto Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k yellow gold shell cameo brooch depicting “Mother Rushing Child to Grotto.” This
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Shell

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wilkinson Pair of English Sterling Silver 1872 Victorian Shell Dishes
By Henry Wilkinson Co.
Located in New York, NY
Wilkinson & Co., pair of English sterling silver shell dishes, made in Sheffield in 1872 during the
Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Japanese Lacquer Powder Horn Form of Turtle Shell, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A Unique and lovely lacquer powder horn in the form of a turtle shell from 19th century.
Category

19th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Antique Hilliard Thomason Sterling Silver Clam Shell Form Nutmeg Grater
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very rare English sterling silver nutmeg grater. In the form of a scallop shell by Hilliard and
Category

Mid-19th Century British Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ivory Gull /// Ornithology Bird Audubon Seascape Beach Ocean Shorebird Shell
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851) Title: "Ivory Gull" (Plate 445, No. 89) Portfolio: The Birds of America, First Royal Octavo Edition Year: 1840-1844 Medium: Original ...
Category

1840s Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

WWI German Trench Artillery Brass Shell Casing with Engraved Foliage Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office or a study display shelf with this antique trench art shell casing. Created
Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Shell

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique Carved-Wood Pedestals in Shell, Foliage, Volute Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
pedestals have been carved in a shell, foliage and volute motif. The rectangular-shaped tops are flat, and
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Shell

Materials

Wood

Antique Shell Cameo White Gold with Diamond Brooch Greek Goddess Artemis
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are pleased to present a stunning and rare antique cameo featuring the ancient Greek goddess Artemis (Diana in Roman mythology). This late 19th-century piece showcases exceptional...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Shell

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique English Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery, Fiddle Thread Shell
By George Jackson David Fullerton
Located in London, London
A boxed single maker set of Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle, Thread & Shell Pattern Flatware
Category

1890s English Regency Revival Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique American Gorham Silver Plate Artillery Shell Cocktail Shaker, Circa 1918
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare Antique American silver plate, copper and brass artillery 18 pound shell cocktail shaker
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Shell

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass, Copper

Pair of WW1 British Brass Artillery Shells Dated 1917
Located in Dallas, TX
Take a piece of history into your home with these authentic English bombshells from the First World War (WWI 1914-1918). Made of brass, the impressive pieces of artillery are round i...
Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Shell

Materials

Brass

Rare Spode Porcelain Shell Decorated Vase Pattern 3930 C.1824
By Josiah Spode
Located in Exeter, GB
An incredibly beautiful and rare Spode porcelain vase decorated with shells to the front and
Category

19th Century English Antique Shell

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Shell Cameo White Gold Brooch Pendant w/ Diamond
Located in Wallkill, NY
Portrait Cameo set in 14K White gold with a diamond necklace, simply stunning! It has a stunning openwork white gold frame. Both a brooch and pendant. Measuring 2.38 inches top to b...
Category

1910s Antique Shell

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl and 12k Yellow Gold Shell Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold shell bar brooch; part of our diverse antique brooch collections. This stunning, fine and
Category

Early 1900s Antique Shell

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Late 19th Century Brooch – Hand-Carved Shell Cameo in 18ct Gold Setting
Located in Milano, MI
Refined late 19th-century brooch featuring a hand-carved shell cameo depicting an elegant female
Category

19th Century European Antique Shell

Materials

Gold

Watcombe Torquay Art pottery Brown Glazed Novelty Frog Shell Sauce Boat
By Watcombe
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
as a frog pulling a shell dating between 1880 and 1890. Probably made for Liberty & Co the pottery
Category

1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Shell

Materials

Pottery

Rare Large Majolica Shell Pitcher Ewer Fives Lille, circa 1890
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
Rare large Majolica shell pitcher ewer fives Lille, circa 1890.
Category

1880s French French Provincial Antique Shell

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863
Located in Norton, MA
Antique a Victorian silver and simulated tortoise shell case, the lid with an applied monogram
Category

19th Century English Antique Shell

Materials

Silver

Antique 17K Yellow Gold Mary Joseph Baby Jesus Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Mary Joseph & Baby Jesus Weight: 23.5 Grams Stone: Shell Measurements: 2.50 x 2.05 Inches Metal
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Yellow Gold

Aesthetic Era Sterling Bowl with Shell Motif by Whiting Manufacturing Company
By Whiting
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
. The sterling silver bowl features naturalistic repousse motifs of shells and seaweed, some of which
Category

Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Neoclassical, Rare Commodes, Tortoise Shell Veneer, Bronze, Baltic States, 1880s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Late 19th Century Baltic Chests or Commodes Tortoise Shell Finish A pair of simply stunning custom
Category

1880s Baltic Baltic Antique Shell

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19k Yellow Gold Saul Playing Harp With Cupid Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19k yellow gold shell cameo brooch depicting “Saul Playing Harp with Cupid.” The finely
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Yellow Gold

Pair of English Porcelain Shell Shaped Vases, Worcester, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English porcelain shell shaped vases, Worcester, circa 1890.
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Shell

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Shell Circulation Fireplace in Black Noir De Mazy Marble
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
aesthetic allure. Beyond the classic shell design, the front is adorned with graceful millwork seamlessly
Category

Late 19th Century Belgian Napoleon III Antique Shell

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Wedgwood English Majolica Snail Shell and Ivy Pitcher date marked 1870
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An English Wedgwood Majolica pitcher, an aesthetic movement mold showing a snail shell against
Category

Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Shell

Materials

Earthenware

Victorian 15 Karat Gold Warrior Profile Shell Cameo Round Signet Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian signet ring crafted in 15K gold. Circa 1890. The piece features a shell cameo
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

Original Old Handcolored Print Featuring Various Sea Shells, ca. 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled antique print featuring various sea shells. This print originates from 'A History of
Category

1850s Antique Shell

Materials

Paper

19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
By Sarreguemines
Located in London, GB
deep colouring, but the well thought of maker Sarreguemines, circa 1890. Six scallop shell shaped
Category

1890s French French Provincial Antique Shell

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Pair of Artworks "The Element Water: Poseidon Standing on a Shell"
By Paolo de Matteis
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Water: Poseidon Standing on a Shell" (Right Panel) The right panel is a striking depiction of "The
Category

18th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique 19thC French Silver Plate Hippocampi, Mermaid Shell Centrepiece c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
form of a large clam shell, featuring a mermaid perched atop, serving as a handle while holding a conch
Category

19th Century French Other Antique Shell

Materials

Silver Plate

White Carrara marble mantle fireplace, richly carved with three shells, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Mantle fireplace in white Carrara marble, richly carved with an important central shell
Category

19th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Carrara Marble

Naturalistic Victorian sterling silver shell serving dish made by Elkington 1892
By Elkington Co.
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Dish, is shall shaped, standing on 3 cast shell feet, and with 3 sides and a vine shaped
Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century Queen Anne Mahogany Shell Carved Card or Gaming Table
Located in Milford, NH
A nice example of an English Queen Anne mahogany hand carved card or game table with shell carved
Category

18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Shell

Materials

Brass

Vintage King’s Pattern Soup Ladle Shell Motif, Silver Plate, England
By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, shells and foliate scrolls. The pattern is more traditional in style and is widely recognized as one of
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Shell

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Pair of Antique English Rococo Style Mirrors with Carved Lobsters and Shells
Located in London, GB
, foliage, and rocaille motifs including shells, each mirror with a pierced trellis crest centred by a
Category

19th Century English Rococo Antique Shell

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Burgundy stone mantle fireplace, with carved shell and wavy legs, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Burgundy stone mantle fireplace, with carved shell and wavy legs: Burgundy stone is
Category

18th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Stone

Antique Sterling Silver St. Cecilia at the Organ Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful antique shell cameo depicts St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music, seated at an
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Victorian sterling silver Nautilus shell spoon warmer by Elkington in 1894
By Elkington Co.
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Spoon Warmer, is modelled as a Nautilus shell on a rocky base. The spoon warmer measures
Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of English Spode Porcelain Botanical Shell-Shape Dishes, circa 1820
By Spode
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Spode porcelain botanical shell-shape dishes, circa 1820. Specimens are titled on
Category

1820s English Antique Shell

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 12K Rose Gold Mars Venus 3 Graces Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
. Weight: 13.6 Grams Stone: Shell Measurements: 2.30 x 1.60 Inches Metal: 12K ITEM #: BR-1499-012225-01
Category

19th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Giltwood Wall Mirror, Carved Shell Crown, Hairy Paw Footed Base
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Giltwood Wall Mirror, Carved Shell Crown, Hairy Paw Footed Base Offered for sale in an
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Metal

Antique 17K Yellow Gold Cherub and Three Women Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
the scene and the warm background. Cherub and Three Women Weight: 18.7 Grams Stone: Shell
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Yellow Gold

Estate Newport Shell Pattern Sterling Silver teaspoons, a set of 10
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of ten Estate Sterling silver teaspoons, in the Newport Shell pattern, made by Frank Smith
Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
By Sarreguemines
Located in London, GB
deep colouring, but the well thought of maker Sarreguemines, circa 1890. Six scallop shell shaped wells
Category

1890s French French Provincial Antique Shell

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Porcelain Half Moon Pink Shell on Baby Blue Oyster Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
oyster shells. Also shown are two smaller yellow and white clam or cockle shells. A rolled and scalloped
Category

19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Shell

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
By Sarreguemines
Located in London, GB
deep colouring, but the well thought of maker Sarreguemines, circa 1890. Six scallop shell shaped wells
Category

1890s French French Provincial Antique Shell

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
By Sarreguemines
Located in London, GB
deep colouring, but the well thought of maker Sarreguemines, circa 1890. Six scallop shell shaped wells
Category

1890s French French Provincial Antique Shell

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré With Faux Tortoise Shell Desk Blotter
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, with a faux tortoise shell desk blotter. By Tiffany Studios (blotter corners signed to the underside
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Shell

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique EGW S Silverplate Clam Shell Dish by International Silver Co.
By E.G. Webster Sons
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking example of American silverplate craftsmanship, this ornate shell-form serving dish was
Category

Early 1900s American Rococo Antique Shell

Materials

Silver Plate

Huge Antique Victorian Solid Silver Shell Basin Dish / Bowl 40cm+ Hunt Roskell
Located in London, GB
sterling silver shell basin, made by John Samuel Hunt (Hunt and Roskell), London, 1846. Stunning in size
Category

19th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Edo Period Nabashima Porcelain Plate w/ Sea Shells Crest, Ca. 1850
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo Period Nabashima Blue White Porcelain Plate Sea Shells Family Crest Japan
Category

1850s Japanese Japonisme Antique Shell

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Empire Necklace 18 Karat Gold Shell Cameo Polychrome Enamel
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This necklace was created in 1800 ca. It is made out of 18 karat yellow and red gold. Three oval cameos show portrait busts in profile, the largest one in the center is of a woman, p...
Category

Early 1800s European Empire Antique Shell

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Pair of Louis XV Bergere Chairs with Carved Shell Motifs
Located in Asheville, NC
Louis XV chairs, cabriole legs, carved fruitwood cream colored frame with shell motif, beautifully
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Austrian Art Nouveau Period Kohn Bentwood Bistro Chairs, Shell Motif
By Jacob Josef Kohn
Located in Fayetteville, AR
wood seats and seat backs detailed with a classic symmetrical shell motif. The seats rest on gently
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Antique Shell

Materials

Bentwood

Watch Holder In Gilt Bronze And Red Tortoise Shell XVIII
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover a rare and precious collector's item: this gilded bronze and red tortoiseshell timepiece holder, dating from the 18th century. A true piece of history, it combines elegance ...
Category

18th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Bronze

Swedish 19th Century Rococo Style Painted Upholstered Stool with Carved Shells
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo style painted wood stool from the 19th century, with carved shells and newer
Category

19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Shell

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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Antique Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique shell for your home. An antique shell — often made from metal, bone and tortoise shell — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique shell — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique shell made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. A well-made antique shell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Interi, Wedgwood and Tiffany Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Shell?

An antique shell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,498, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $600,032.