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Antique Brass Artillery Double Shell Trench Art Table Lamp on Black Marble Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trench Art lamp fashioned from two stacked brass and chrome high caliber artillery shells mounted
Category

1910s American Machine Age Antique Shell

Materials

Marble, Brass, Chrome

Pair of English Queen Anne Style Walnut Stools with Carved Shells and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Queen Anne style walnut stools from the early 20th century, with carved shells
Category

Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Antique Shell

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Handsome George II Pair of Small Cast 4 Shell Sterling Silver Candlesticks, 1756
By John Preist
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are in the 'Four Shell' design, and feature removable nozzles. Each
Category

1750s English George II Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century English Burl Walnut and Bronze Tray Table with Inlaid Shell Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
marquetry and inlay medallion with shell motif, and the underside is covered with a green felt. The large
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Shell

Materials

Bronze

Old Print of the Common Piddock, Watering Pot Shell, Shipworm and More, 1849
Located in Langweer, NL
, 5. Taret commun'. Old print of the common piddock, solenidae shells, watering pot shell, podlike
Category

1840s Antique Shell

Materials

Paper

Antique WW1 Era Brass Trench Art Engraved Shell Casing Dinner Bell or Gong
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very unique and interesting engraved shell casing is unsigned with respect to its maker, but
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Early 20th Century Kuwaiti Folk Art Antique Shell

Materials

Brass

Micromosaic and Pink Shell Cameo Brooch.Early 20th century. Signed F.A.P. Florence
Located in Firenze, IT
Brooch with Cameo and Micromosaic Late 19th century - early 20th century Materials: Shell cameo
Category

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Shell

Materials

Mosaic, Intaglio

Pair of 19th C. Gilt Bronze Garnitures with Shell-Form Bowls Supported by Angels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant pair of 19th-century French gilt bronze garnitures features shell-form bowls
Category

19th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Bronze

Antique Sardonyx Shell Gold Erato Cameo Brooch/Pendant - U.S.A., Circa 1900
Located in Chatham, CA
Extraordinary antique custom made goddess 'Erato' sardonyx shell cameo brooch or pendant with
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Pair of World War I Brass Engraved Shell Casings Trench Artillery, French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I vases. Trench Artillery Brass engraved
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Shell

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Gilded and Painted Mirror with Foliate Shell Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room or entryway with this elegant antique gilt painted mirror! Crafted in France, circa 1870, the ornate pierced pediment features a swirling foliate acanthus leaf...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell

Materials

Mercury Glass, Giltwood, Paint

CLASSY JEAN c.1910’s Edwardian Satouche Shell Silk Bishop Sleeve Midi Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
CLASSY JEAN c.1910’s Edwardian Satouche Embroidered Shell Silk Bishop Sleeve Midi Dress Brand
Category

1910s Antique Shell

French Pair of World War I Brass Heron Engraved Shells Casing Trench Artillery
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I. Trench Artillery Brass engraved
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Shell

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Brass Foliage Shell Beveled Glass Hanging Hall Lanterns, C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
flowers, shell accents, four light interior clusters, and retains the original six paneled beveled glass
Category

1820s French Louis Philippe Antique Shell

Materials

Brass

Gilt Bronze and Mother-of-pearl Shell Shaped Box, Palais Royale, circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze and mother-of-pearl shell shaped box, Palais Royale, circa 1810.
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Bronze

Japan Imari Porcelain Dish Shaped like a Scallop Shell Blue, Red and Turquoise
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Plate with palms forming scallop shell in Imari porcelain. Decor of birds and flowers, blue red
Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Shell

Materials

Porcelain

English Walnut Upholstered Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee Spanish Feet C 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
English walnut upholstered wing back chair with scrolled arms, carved shell knee, and terminating
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1760s English George II Antique Shell

Materials

Muslin, Walnut

Fine circa 1780 Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair Gillows of Lancaster Attributed
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Georgian circa 1780 Cuban mahogany hall chair attributed to Gillows of Lancaster A very fine Georgian chair, clearly made by Gillows...
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1780s English Georgian Antique Shell

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Tortoise Shell and Diamond Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Lucerne, CH
This delicate bow brooch is sculpted from tortoise shell, accented with old and rose cut diamonds
Category

Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Shell

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Dutch Rozenburg Egg-Shell Vase with Colorful Two Birds and Floral Decor, 1907
By Rozenburg Porcelain
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Rozenburg Egg-Shell Vase with Colorful Two Birds and Floral Decor, 1907 Very small egg
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Shell

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Unique Pair of Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Tea Caddies
Located in Brea, CA
19th century unique pair of shell Inlaid black lacquer big Chinese tea caddies with Bail handles
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shell

Materials

Lacquer

Pair Antique Spode Shell-Shaped Dishes Orange and Blue Pattern England Circa 182
By Spode
Located in Katonah, NY
Spode made this pair of fine quality shell-shaped dishes in England in the early 19th century
Category

Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Shell

Materials

Ironstone

Original Female Nude on a Shell with Putti, Art Nouveau 1890, s Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic subject of a nude young Female sitting on a Large seashell with a shell in her hand
Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Shell

Materials

Spelter

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Carved White Pink Shell Cameo Brooch w/ Diamond Frame
Located in Montclair, NJ
features a VERY DETAILED, oval shaped, high relief cameo carved from a natural white and pink shell that
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1890s Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 19th c. Minton 18 Piece Hand Painted Cobalt Dessert Service w/ Shells
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
decorated piece is hand painted with all different shells and flowers on a cobalt blue ground, all
Category

19th Century English Antique Shell

Materials

Enamel, Gold

19th Century Bronze Study of a Child Seated on a Shell, Signed Pigale
By Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An amusing 19th century patinated bronze study of a child sitting an sea shell, playing with a
Category

19th Century French Romantic Antique Shell

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th C George III Folk Art Shell Work China Man Sailor Maritime Naval
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderfully detailed and intricately decorated early 19th century shell work figure. Depicting a
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Shell

Materials

Natural Fiber

Tetard Freres Shell Bead 950 Silver Flatware Set Service French 128 pcs Dinner
By Tetard Freres
Located in Big Bend, WI
the design leadership of Valéry Bizouard. Outstanding Tetard Freres Shell & Beading French 950
Category

Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

1920s Filigree Three Color Shell Cameo in 14K White Gold Diamond Pin Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a breathtaking 1920s carved three-color shell cameo in a 14k white gold pin pendant. The
Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Shell

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

American Figural Boy Lead Bird Bath Holding Shell w/ Dove On Circular Base, 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American figural boy lead bird bath holding shell above head with dove perched on rim while
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1850s American American Empire Antique Shell

Materials

Lead

Deer Antler netsuke in the form of an elderly with a turtle shell on his back
Located in PARIS, FR
Deer antler netsuke showing a man sitting on a chair with his back in the shape of a tortoise shell
Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Shell

Materials

Antler

14th-16th C., A Pair of Antique Sukhothai Pottery Jars with Shell from Shipwreck
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of antique Sukhothai pottery jars with natural shell and barnacle from shipwreck. Age
Category

15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Shell

Materials

Pottery

Italian Neoclassical Walnut Cherub Prie Dieu w/ Sloped Shell on Kneeler, C. 1750
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical carved Walnut Prie Dieu with central robe cherub raising a foliage shell
Category

1750s Italian Neoclassical Antique Shell

Materials

Walnut

American Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Nude Woman w/ Sea Shell, ca. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
, trying not to spill, carefully carries in front of her a large sea shell filled with water. Probably
Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Shell

Materials

Bronze

Luxury Pair of Art Deco Bronze And Parchment in a Shape Of Shells, France, 1920s
Located in Hannover, DE
lovingly cast in the shape of a shell, and the golden bronze was hand-polished to reflect the light in a
Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Shell

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Newport Shell by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 101 Pcs
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Newport shell by Frank Smith sterling silver flatware set, 101 pieces. This pattern was
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Gilt Carved Wood Floral and Shell Wall Mirror with Original Glass C. 1750
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt carved wood and gesso floral and shell beveled wall mirror. Mirror retains the original
Category

1750s French Louis XV Antique Shell

Materials

Gesso, Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

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
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Canvas

Two PAIRs of Chinese Export Cups and Saucers egg-shell porcelain, Qing 19th C
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is Two PAIRS of Chinese export Cups and Saucers made from eggshell porcelain and hand painted in the very decorative Rose Medallion pattern, which we date to the 19th century, Q...
Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Shell

Materials

Porcelain

1920 Edwardian Hand Carved Three Color Shell Cameo in 10 Karat Gold Filigree Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a gorgeous Edwardian three-color shell cameo set into a stunning 10k white gold frame with
Category

1920s Edwardian Antique Shell

Materials

10k Gold, White Gold

Large 19th C. French Carved-Wood Mirror in Floral and Shell Motif w/Orig. Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
top rail, and a sweetly carved repeating floral pattern at underside, with a relief-carved shell set
Category

19th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Wood, Glass

Art Deco Hand Carved Portrait Shell Cameo Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Cameo Pin depicting a Beautiful Young Woman posing a striking a Romantic pose. The Hand Carved oval Cameo is securely set in a Handmade 14K yellow Gold bezel and and filigr...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Shell

Materials

14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

New Queens by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 96 Pieces Shell
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
New Queens by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 96 pieces. This timeless, classic, shell-motif
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Antique Silver Plated R Rugg or Rew English Berry Server with Shell Design
By Richard Rugg
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
"RR" hallmarked pieces. This three piece set consists of a large footed server a shell shaped dish on
Category

Early 20th Century English High Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Two Shell Prints Plate XCIII and XCV by Captain T. Brown, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
. These finely detailed engravings describe some of the most beautiful indigenous shells of Great Britain
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Paper

Pair of French Walnut Foliage and Shell Arm Chairs with Cane Seats C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French Walnut foliage and shell arm chairs with original cane backs and seats, leather arms
Category

1820s French Louis Philippe Antique Shell

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Georgian Spode Ironstone Shell Dish or Plate Bang Up Pattern No. 2886, Ca 1820
By Spode
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early 19th century stone china (Ironstone pottery) desert dish with a fluted shell shape
Category

Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Shell

Materials

Ironstone

English Queen Anne Mahogany Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee on Pad Feet, C. 1740
Located in Charleston, SC
scrolled arms, carved shell knees, and resting on the original pad feet with rear squared tapered legs. Mid
Category

1740s English Queen Anne Antique Shell

Materials

Muslin, Mahogany

Pair of antique silver butter shells in the Paul De Lamerie style made in 1908
By George Fox
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1908 by George Fox, this attractive pair of Antique, Edwardian, Sterling Silver Butter Dishes, are in the rococo style, and are replicas of a design originall...
Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

A rare and large church stoup in the shape of a shell. France 19th century.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
shell, originating from a historic 19th-century French church. Constructed from durable cast iron, it
Category

Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Shell

Materials

Steel

English Figural Lead Fountain with a Young Man Blowing on a Conch Shell, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English figural lead fountain with a young man blowing a conch shell while standing on a rocky
Category

1850s English William IV Antique Shell

Materials

Copper, Lead

18th Century Italian Giltwood Element Fish Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
with a tortoise shell and sea shells. A real conversation piece.
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Shell, Wood

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
Category

Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Japanese Antique Five Tier Lacquered Bento box (Jubako) with Tsugaru-nuri Finish
Located in New York, NY
of tiny iridescent shell chips inlaid in the lacquer. The extensive layering process makes the
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Shell, Wood, Lacquer

Antique 10K Gold Victorian Swivel Mourning Cameo Brooch Locket Tooth Hair 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique 10k yellow gold carved shell swivel cameo mourning brooch/locket, with hair & a
Category

1860s American Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Gold

Ethnical Pair of Bracelets, Oceania
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Pair of Bracelets in Tridacna Gigas Shell, Oceanie, Collection of Dutch Monks, Pater Maristen
Category

1920s Asian Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Silver Bone Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Silver & Bone Details
Category

19th Century English Antique Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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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.