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Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the
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Early 20th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the
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Early 20th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the
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Early 20th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the
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Early 20th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the
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Early 20th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the
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Early 20th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the
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Early 20th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the
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Early 20th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the
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Early 20th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the
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Early 20th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Antique Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell with Turquoise, Coral inlay
Located in Pomona, CA
This is handcrafted Tibetan Buddhist Natural Conch Shell made from 100% natural Conch shell with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Early 20th Century French Cast Stone Shell-Encrusted Planter
Located in Dallas, TX
on all sides with an applied shell-encrusted surface, incorporating naturalistic shell and pebble
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Late 19th Century French Antique Shell

Materials

Cast Stone

Tortoise Shell Sewing Box on Stand, circa 1860
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This wonderful example of a 19th century tortoise shell sewing box on stand opens to original
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Vintage Boho Decoupage Oyster Shells - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Decoupage Oyster Shells. Each shell features a lively hummingbird nestled among brilliant blooms on a deep
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Early 20th Century American Antique Shell

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Gold Leaf

Needlepoint Shells
Located in Bristol, CT
Hand-needlepoint c1960s panel w/ three seashells & a coral branch Art Sz: 14 1/2"H x 14 1/2"W Frame Sz: 21 1/2"H x 21 1/4"W w/ bamboo frame
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Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Antique Shell

Materials

Wool

Large Wood and Coconut Shell Antique Ladle
Located in New York, NY
A unique wooden ladle with a half coconut shell attached, originally used for serving soup. We
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Early 20th Century Tribal Antique Shell

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Shell, Coconut

Pair of antique Shell Bracelets from South-East-Asia
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An exceptional pair of South-East-Asian Bracelets made of Shell, from the Thailand Region , Bang
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Sugar Sprinkler, Rosewwod, Silver and Shell, Italy, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
Sugar sprinkler made from a perforated St. James shell, attached to the waxed rosewood handle, with
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Shell

Materials

Silver

Rare Monochrome Shell Cameo of a Female Bacchus, c. 1850
Located in Hamburg, DE
single-colored shell—a rarer choice compared to the more common layered varieties. It depicts a female
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1850s Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Tibetan Left turn Conch Shell Trumpet with Silver Mounted decorations.
Located in Leuven , BE
Tibetan Left turn Conch Shell Trumpet with Silver Mounts
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Early 19th Century Tibetan Antique Shell

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Shell

Rare Monochrome Shell Cameo of a Female Bacchus, c. 1850
Located in Hamburg, DE
single-colored shell—a rarer choice compared to the more common layered varieties. It depicts a female
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1850s Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Pair of tortoise shell Display Cases - Maison Franck
By Maison Franck
Located in Wijnegem, BE
Pair of unique display cases in Louis XV style, made in tortoiseshell and gilt wood by Maison Franck. Equipped with 3 glass shelves. These cabinets were custom ordered at the time. T...
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1910s Belgian Louis XV Antique Shell

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Tortoise Shell, Giltwood

Early 20th Century Conus Shell Ornaments, Solomon Islands
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century Conus Shell Ornaments, Solomon Islands Three spiral conus shells from the
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Early 20th Century Solomon Islands Tribal Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Antique George III Cowrie Shell and Sterling Silver Vinaigrette (1809)
By Joseph Willmore
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English cowrie shell and sterling silver
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Lacquered Wood Sicilian Palm Holder With Shell Composition
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Two lacquered wood palm holders with a shell composition, handcrafted in Sicily in the late 19th
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Late 19th Century Sicilian Louis Philippe Antique Shell

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Shell, Wood, Lacquer

18th Century Italian Architectural Pediment and Barnacled Chesapecten Shells
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian architectural pediment decorated with chesapecten jeffersonius shells with
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Shell

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Quartz, Rock Crystal

Double Sailor s Valentine of Sea Shells with Heart and Star Designs
Located in Downingtown, PA
A Sailor's Keepsake: The Art of the Barbados Shell Valentine "Double the Affection": An Antique
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1880s Bajan Folk Art Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
This is gorgeous and decorative instrument box decorated with "Raden" work of mother of pearl shell
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17th Century Japanese Qing Antique Shell

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Shell, Wood

19th-Century French Mirror with Contemporary Shell Adornments
Located in London, GB
textured, sculptural border composed of delicately arranged shells in varied shapes and tones, lending the
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Late 19th Century English Mid-Century Modern Antique Shell

Materials

Cement

Large Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large lofty wall hanging 19th century turtle shell with its iconic form and alluring organic
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19th Century Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Organic Material

Antique 19th Century Italian Carved Cameo Conch Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite and unique, this Italian intricately hand-carved conch shell depicting the Roman goddess
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Shell

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Shell, Wood

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Perfume Bottle With A Hinged Silver And Tortoise
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Shell

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Perfume Bottle With A Hinged Silver And Tortoise
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Sacred Silver and Conch Shell Trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Conch shell recipient and container for holy water used in ceremonies. Known as “Buddha ears”, they
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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Shell

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Silver

Framed Shell Cameo Pendant
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Circa 1890s Agate Framed Shell Cameo Pendant. Women Bust Facing Right. 22.2 grams. Overall 1 1/2
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Late 19th Century Antique Shell

An incense box in the shape of a shell with waka inscriptions
Located in Milano, IT
An incense box (kōgō) made from a real shell, painted in gold on the inside with waka (和歌
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Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Shell

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Shell

French Riviere Table Lamp Handmade With Shells, France Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Shells lamp handmade very original. Possibly unique piece-This beautiful and original lamp
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Shell

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Shell

19th Century French Gilt Tortoise Shell Clock with Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French gilt tortoise shell clock with inlaid bronze, with base. The base is also
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19th Century French Antique Shell

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Tortoise Shell, Giltwood

Cabinet 19th Century Styl Boulle Blue Turtle Shell
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Warsaw, PL
This cabinet is a stunning example of Boulle marquetry, a technique renowned for its intricate and visually striking patterns. The cabinet features a combination of brass and ebony v...
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Shell

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Bronze

20. Curious shells
By Maria Sibylla Merian
Located in Columbia, MO
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in Germany in 1647 and received early artistic training from her stepfather, an established still life painter. She was fascinated by insects and collec...
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18th Century Realist Antique Shell

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Pigment

An iron vase full of shells, France circa 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
of shells. France circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Shell

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Iron

18th century Spanish Tortoise Shell Vargueno from McNair Family Collection
Located in Richmond, VA
, this collectors cabinet is made of rosewood, tortoise shell, and bone and was photographed in the
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Early 18th Century Spanish Antique Shell

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Tortoise Shell, Rosewood

Victorian Cameo Carved Conch Shell c1880 St George Dragon Antique
Located in Newtown, CT
Victorian carved whole conch Shell c1880. Beautiful and rare item to find! This was hand carved in
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Vanity Powder / Trinket Box Or Jar. The Sterling
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Shell

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Small Round Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Vanity Powder / Trinket Box Or Jar. The
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Shell

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Round Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Vanity Powder / Trinket Box Or Jar. The
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Shell

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Vanity Powder / Trinket Box Or Jar. The Sterling
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Shell

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

14S ~ Two Shells
By Edward Weston
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Titled with artist's reference number and signed in pencil by Cole Weston with Edward Weston's facsimile signature on back of mount. Printed later by Edward's son, Cole Weston.
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1920s Antique Shell

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Secessionist Bronze Mermaid Shell Lamp by Gustav Gurschner
By Gustave Gurschner
Located in Palm Beach, FL
GUSTAV GURSCHNER (Austrian, 1873-1970), a sculptor, attended the School of Applied Arts in Vienna in 1888. Working under several artists, his time in Paris in 1897 proved to be most ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Shell

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Brass, Wire

Antique Body Ornament Made of Himalayan Shells Secured to a Brass Buckle
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique body ornament from India, Nepal or Tibet, made of strands of old Himalayan shells
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19th Century Asian Antique Shell

Materials

Brass

Art Deco English Tortoise Shell Mother of Pearl Box, circa 1920
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish antique Art Deco English tortoise shell and mother of pearl tessellated box with a hinged
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Shell

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Crew Shell Bookshelf
Located in Essex, MA
Made from an old crew shell with the letters FLOTSAM on sides with shelves and dark blue background.
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Late 19th Century North American Antique Shell

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver-Mounted 2-Compartmented Box, European, possibly
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling 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.