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Belle Époque Pendant Brooch Black Pearl Pink Shell Diamond Gold Flower Garland
Located in Munich, Bavaria
out of pink shell and diamond set flower buds have been arranged to create this exquisite flower. The
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1890s American Belle Époque Antique Shell

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian 6.00 Carat Diamond, Pearl and Ruby Oyster Shell Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
A fascinating oyster shell brooch featuring an assortment of diamonds, rubies and a single large
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique 10K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch of the Goddess Hera (or Juno)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique carved shell cameo brooch. In a 10K gold mount. With a bezel-set, carved shell
Category

Late 19th Century Greek Revival Antique Shell

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Shell Carved 68" Marble Top Console Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
elaborate and very fine carvings throughout including acanthus scrollwork, floral drapes, deep shell
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Antique Shell

Materials

Marble

Pair Blue, White and Yellow Bird Gilt Shell Form Sweetmeat Dishes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of blue and white gilt bird dishes. Lovely pair shaped sweetmeat dishes with pale blue violet and white floral surrounds and hand painted birds with gilt rims. England, circa 18...
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19th Century English Antique Shell

Materials

Porcelain

French Art Nouveau Gilded Bronze of a Mermaid Holding a Shell by Louchet Foundry
Located in Sarasota, FL
French Art Nouveau gilt bronze of a mermaid holding a shell. Possibly used as a card tr fonay. Fine
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Shell

Materials

Gold, Bronze

French 1750s Louis XV Period Walnut Buffet with Star Inlay and Carved Shells
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period walnut buffet from the mid-18th century, with star inlay and carved shells
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell

Materials

Walnut

Silver soup ladle in the shape of a shell with grooves along the raised handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver soup ladle in the shape of a shell with grooves along the raised handle. Metal
Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Shell

Materials

Silver

Silver soup ladle in the shape of a shell and smooth handle to be dispatched
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver soup ladle in the shape of a shell with a smooth handle to be shipped. Metal
Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Shell

Materials

Silver

Silver soup ladle in the shape of a shell with grooves along the raised handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver soup ladle in the shape of a shell with grooves along the raised handle. Metal
Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Shell

Materials

Silver

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 Shell

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Unique Large Two of Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Chinese Book Boxes
Located in Brea, CA
Antique unique Qing dynasty very large 20” pair of shell inlaid black lacquer big Chinese book
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shell

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Gold Leaf Mirror with Floral and Shell Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
embellished with a cartouche shell motif in each corner. The important mirror dressed with a new glass, is in
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Antique Victorian Shell and Leaf Motif Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautifully hand crafted Victorian Pin featuring shell and leaves of textured designs, center set
Category

1890s Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Garnet, 9k Gold, Gold

Original Antique Poster Everything For Victory Military Loan WWI No Spare Shells
Located in London, GB
countryside with a sign marked on the boxes reading Do Not Spare Shells and soldiers in uniform armed with
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1910s Russian Antique Shell

Materials

Paper

Pair of French Louis XV Style 1890s Painted Wood Horizontal Shell-Carved Mirrors
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved shell motifs. Each of this pair of mirrors features a horizontal Silhouette, painted in a light
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Royal Copenhagen Denmark Art Deco 1923 Oyster Shell Porcelain Pipe Rest #Y553
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Royal Copenhagen Art Deco porcelain oyster shell pipe rest bowl, circa 1923 A tactile and
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Shell

Materials

Porcelain

Massive Cast Iron Scallop Shell Attributed to the Val D Osne Foundry
By Val D Osne Foundry
Located in London, by appointment only
A very large-scale early 19th century naturalistically cast iron scallop shell, France, circa 1820
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Shell

Antique Gray Arched and Lacquered Door with Carved Shells, 18th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
shells and original gooseneck iron, from a noble house of the 18th century in Italy. The frame with
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Shell

Materials

Wood

Antique S Kirk Son Footed Coin Silver Shell Form Bowl or Spooner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine S. Kirk & Son coin silver footed bowl. In the shape of scallop shell with a tab handle that
Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Silver

Silver Metal Sea Shell Baptismal Dish Catch All or Trinket Tray, Japan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Metal Grotto style shell dish in a silver hue. Standing on three rounded footed feet, this dish
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Antique Shell

Materials

Metal, Silver

Filet Coquille AKA Shell by Aucoc French 950 Silver Flatware Set Service
Located in Big Bend, WI
monumental 950 Silver Flatware Set in the pattern Filet Coquille AKA Shell Design by Andre Aucoc (Paris
Category

1850s French Antique Shell

Materials

Silver

Samuel Alcock Plate, Inverted Shell, Flowers, Provenance G.A.Godden Regency 1822
By Samuel Alcock Co.
Located in London, GB
with piercings and shell details; this is often called the "inverted shell" shape. The rims are gilded
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1820s English Regency Antique Shell

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 3 Colored Antique Prints of various Sea Shells and Molluscs
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of three antique prints of various sea shells and molluscs. These print originate from 'Oud en
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Mid-18th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Paper

Set of 6 Colored Antique Prints of various Sea Shells and Molluscs
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of six antique prints of various sea shells and molluscs. These print originate from 'Oud en
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Mid-18th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Paper

Set of 2 Colored Antique Prints of various Sea Shells and Molluscs
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of two antique prints of various sea shells and molluscs. These print originate from 'Oud en
Category

Mid-18th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Paper

Set of 4 Colored Antique Prints of various Sea Shells and Molluscs
By F. Valentijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of four antique prints of various sea shells and molluscs. These print originate from 'Oud en
Category

Mid-18th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Paper

Vintage Clam Shell Shaped Table Lamp Mounted to a Rectangular Metal Black Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Large Solid Brass Silver-Plated Clam Shell Shaped Table Lamp on Rectangular Lacquered Metal
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1650s American Antique Shell

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Chippendale Gilt Carved Wood Floral and Shell Motif Mirror. Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale gilt carved wood and gesso mirror with acanthus floral and shell motif. Mirror
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1770s British Chippendale Antique Shell

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Antique Fireplace in Red Marble with Carved Central Shell, 18th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient fireplace in "Breccia Pernice" red marble, with hand carved shell on the fronton of the
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18th Century Italian Antique Shell

Materials

Breccia Marble

Antique Edwardian Dutch Hand Carved Shell Cameo Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique Dutch brooch made of hand carved shell cameo and 14 karat yellow gold. It was
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Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Antique Shell

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique European Pendant Demeter Carved Shell Cameo solid 14K Rose Gold / 9.7gr
Located in SE
Antique pendant/brooch with hand carved Shell cameo depicting Demeter - Greek Goddess of the
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Shell

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Leitão Irmão Antique 19th Century Diamond Star Tortoise Shell Brooch Hair Comb
Located in Lisbon, PT
convertible tortoise shell hair piece in silver and yellow gold, Portugal, circa 1880. This highly collectible
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1880s Portuguese Late Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

14kt White Gold Cameo Pin, Shell, Victorian Era, 19x15x10mm, Lady w/Single Cut
Located in San Diego, CA
x 15 x 10 mm. Adorned with an octagonal shell cameo showcasing a lady adorned with flowers in her
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

White Gold

Italian Gilt Wood Gesso Shell Cornice Acanthus Foliage Wall Mirror, C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian gilt carved wood and gesso central shell cornice scrolled acanthus foliage wall mirror
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1780s Italian Neoclassical Antique Shell

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Antique Asian Decorated Storage Bowl with Lid, Carved Out of Coconut Shell China
Located in Leuven , BE
Old Chinese carved bowl with Lid, made of Coconut Shell and decorated with Auspicious Symbols
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19th Century Chinese Antique Shell

Materials

Metal

King by Dominick Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 144 Pieces Shell
By Dominick and Haff Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental King by Dominick & Haff sterling silver flatware set with shell motif, 144 pieces. This
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1880s Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique S Kirk Son Footed Coin Silver Shell Form Bowl or Spooner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of scallop shell with a tab handle that has repousse and stipled decoration. Simply a great piece of
Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Silver

Rose Gold Shell Art Deco Convertible Brooch/Pendant - 10k 10k Cameo Vintage Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Information Natural Shell Cut: Carved Cameo Size: 22.9mm x 17.7mm Style: Convertible Brooch/Pendant Fastening
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1920s Antique Shell

Materials

10k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Continental Ceramic Pink Gilt Striped Shell or Oil Lamp Styled Inkwell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
identify who it may be and have it posted as 'Unknown'. The inkwell is shaped in either a shell or oil lamp
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Caribbean Regency Carved Wood and Hand Caned Sofa w/ Shell Wave Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Jamaica features a carved crest in shell and wave motif, gracefully curved arms, and is raised on outward
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Early 20th Century Jamaican Antique Shell

Materials

Cane, Wood

Dutch Rozenburg Egg-Shell porcelain vase with Bird and Floral Decor, 1913
By Rozenburg Porcelain
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Rozenburg Egg-Shell porcelain vase with Bird and Floral Decor, 1913 Rozenburg, NV Haagsche
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Shell

Materials

Eggshell

Early 20th Century Antique Marble Fountain Young Girl Boy with a Shell Signed
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th century marble fountain of a young girl and boy holding a shell as water comes out from
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Early 20th Century European Antique Shell

Materials

Marble

Large Pair of Victorian 4 Shell Candelabra - 22" tall - Hallmarked in 1844/45
Located in London, London
Antique Sterling Silver Candelabra, are in the '4 shell' style, and will hold 4 candles each. Each
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1840s English Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

26.40 Carat Pretty Sea Shell Shape Bi Colour Tourmaline Carving From Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight: 26.40Carats Dimension: 2.8 x 1.9 x 0.5 Cm Origin: Africa Colour: Red Pink and Green Shape: Carving Quality: AAA Tourmaline helps to create a shield around a person or room t...
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15th Century and Earlier Central African Adam Style Antique Shell

Materials

Rock Crystal

Yellow Gold Shell Diamond Art Deco Ring 10k 14k Carved Cameo .20ctw Vintage
Located in Greensboro, NC
& 10k White Gold (top) with 14k Yellow Gold (shank) Stone Information Natural Shell Cut: Carved Cameo
Category

1920s Antique Shell

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Dutch Rozenburg Egg-Shell porcelain vase with Floral Decor, 1905, 2 available
By Rozenburg Porcelain
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Rozenburg Egg-Shell porcelain vase with Floral Decor, 1905, 2 available Rozenburg, NV
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Shell

Materials

Eggshell

Antique Victorian c1870’s Finely Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant in 9K Gold
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
An Antique Victorian Finely Carved Shell Cameo Brooch with a bail - provision to wear a piece as a
Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
mother of pearl or abalone shell and accented with flaked gilt details. The front and sides of the box
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Shell

Materials

Paper

19th C Chippendale Style Mahogany Block Front Shell Carved Secretary Desk Lowboy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
wooden dowel construction to the top, shell and acanthus leaf carved drop front with fitted interior, and
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Late 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Shell

Materials

Mahogany

Weathered Wall Bracket, carved with Shell Decoration This is a well weathered p
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Weathered Wall Bracket, carved with Shell Decoration This is a well weathered piece, the bracket
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19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Shell

Materials

Plaster

Art Nouveau Shell Vase With Nymph, Max Hiller for Rosenthal, Kronach, 1898-1900
By Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Art Nouveau Vase: Green-blue-grey marbled body in the shape of an upright sea snail with a four-pointed base and surrounding seaweed relief, with a sculptural Art Nouveau b...
Category

1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Shell

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian 1870 Operculum Carved Shell Memento Ring In 14Kt Yellow And Rose Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian ring with carved operculum shell An extremely rare piece, created in England during the
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1870s English Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victoriam Shell Cameo of Mars 14 Karat Gold on a Bakelite Bangle
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual bangle has been decorated with a finely carved Victoran shell cameo of Mars. The cameo
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1870s Italian Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Bloor Derby Shell Dish, White, Floral Sprigs Moses Webster, Regency, 1820-1825
By Bloor Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful one-handled dessert serving dish or "shell" dish made by Derby between about
Category

1820s English Regency Antique Shell

Materials

Porcelain

1925 Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Hand Carved 3 Color Shell Cameo Pin/Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
shell cameo with 3 colors of shell, made with 14k yellow gold. This pin is 6.0 x 3.6 cm, meaning it will
Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Shell

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Miriam Haskell 1926-1929 Shell Glass FauxPearl Crystal Silver Art Deco Sautoir
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
In the late 1920s during the Art-Deco period, this Miriam Haskell white mostly glass-beaded sautoir was created in New York City by her first designer Frank Hess. This uniquely hand-...
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Shell

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Coral, Silver

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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.