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Antique Battle Scene Cameo Shell
Located in New York, NY
This cameo sardonyx shell features a finely detailed carved battle scene in contrasting shades. The
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Early 20th Century Antique Shell

Pair of Shell Watercolors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of original 19th Century watercolors displayed in custom w=k black stained frames.
Category

19th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) Cowrie shell snuff box with hinged
Category

1840s English Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Massim Ceremonial Pig with Inlaid Shell, Trobiand Islands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Leuven , BE
Nice composition in Dense Bunukwa rainforest hardwood, inlaid shell and lime. Carved wooden pig
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Antique Shell

Materials

Shell, Wood

10.75" Polished Ammonite Shell Fossil Cleoniceras Species, 100 million+ yrs old
Located in Warrenton, OR
10.75" Polished Ammonite Shell Fossil Cleoniceras Species, Over 100 Million Years Old. A truly
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15th Century and Earlier European Prehistoric Antique Shell

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Custom Made Shell Necklace by Famous Moroccan Jeweler Chez Faouzi of Marrakech
By Chez Faouzi
Located in Atlanta, GA
antique Moroccan silver and conus shell charms with the signature Faouzi back neck charm. Black chord is
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique Shell

Materials

Silver

18th Century Italian Giltwood Base with a Chesapecten Fossil Shell Formation
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian hand-carved and gilded base with a Chesapecten fossil shell
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell

Materials

Shell, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Giltwood

18th Century Italian Marble Angel in a Bleached Turtle Shell on Alabaster
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian Carrara marble angel in a bleached turtle shell mounted on a polished
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Cowrie shell snuff box Date : c1820 Period : George III / Regency Origin : Most likely
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1820s British Regency Antique Shell

Materials

Silver

19th Century Majolica Shell Plate Sarreguemines
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica shell plate signed Sarreguemines. 7.5 inches diameter.
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1890s French Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Shell Plate Sarreguemines
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica shell plate signed Sarreguemines. 7.5 inches diameter.
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1890s French Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Ceramic

Boulle Opening Game Table in Ebony Tortoise Shell and Leather
Located in Cesena, FC
Game table, openable, Boulle. The beautiful side table, from the 1800s, can be opened by making a rotation of the top. High quality, veneered in ebony, tortoiseshell and leather....
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Shell

Materials

Brass

Relieved silver paddle with shell shape
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver paddle with relief and shell design. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand
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19th Century European Antique Shell

Materials

Silver

19th Century Watercolour - Shells and Seaweed
Located in Corsham, GB
A vivid 19th-century study depicting technicolour shells and seaweed rendered in exquisite detail
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19th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Watercolor

Sculptural 17th Century Florence Fragment with a Fossil Shell and Crystals
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 17th century hand-carved Florence Fragment mounted with a fossil shell with barnacles
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Shell

Materials

Rock Crystal

19th Century Majolica Shell Plate Sarreguemines
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica shell plate signed Sarreguemines. 8.3 inches diameter.
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1890s French Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Shell Plate Sarreguemines
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica shell plate signed Sarreguemines. 8.3 inches diameter.
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1890s French Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Princess
Located in Chesterland, OH
This Victorian unmounted Carnelian shell cameo depicting the right-facing profile of the Princess
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Shell

20th Century Gold Plated Rattan Walking Stick, Shell Handle and Bamboo Stick
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Gold Plated Rattan Walking Stick, Shell Handle and Bamboo Stick Offered for sale is
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Early 20th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Gold Plate

18th Century Florence Fragment Base with Fossil Shells in Matrix
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian 'Florence Fragment' base topped with a variety of fossil shells in matrix and
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell

Materials

Coral

18th Century Italian Wood Candlestick Decorated with a Crystal and Shells
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
matrix, a specimen from the Elmwood Mine, and gold leaf shells. This mine produces some of the most
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Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell

Materials

Crystal

Burmese Amber With Snail Shell
Located in New York, NY
preserved snail shell with associated debris. It formed during the Late Cretaceous period, so long ago that
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15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Shell

Materials

Other

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Palisander Game Box, Tortoise Shell
Located in Fayetteville, AR
, this mid nineteenth century French Napoleon III period palisander game box features a tortoise shell
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell

Materials

Brass

Vintage Shell Cameo with Diamond
Located in Chesterland, OH
This vintage unmounted Carnelian shell cameo depicting the profile of the beautiful young lady is
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Shell

Materials

Diamond

Vintage Shell Cameo with Diamond
Vintage Shell Cameo with Diamond
$520 Sale Price
38% Off
Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/ 3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Holiday Gift Idea! This is a late 19th century English tortoise shell desk box paired with a set of
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Leather, Paper

Victorian Silver Shell Spoon Warmers
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in New York, NY
19th century Victorian silver plate spoon warmers in the shape of nautilus shells resting on a bed
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1890s British Antique Shell

Materials

Silver Plate

FOUR ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN MOTHER OF PEARL STERLING SILVER TESTED SHELL TEA SPOONS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
four mother of pearl sterling silver tested shell tea spoons A good looking well made and decorative
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19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Italian Ecclesiastical "Chiesa Borsa" with Gold Shells and Pearls
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
coordinating gold leaf shells and a natural forming pearl. Available with or without lucite. Together, it
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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell

Materials

Fabric, Trimming, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Lucite

Large Georgian (George III) Brass-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Large, Georgian (George III), brass-mounted cowrie shell snuff box with hinged lid, England, Ca
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1810s English George III Antique Shell

Materials

Brass

Antique Corner Marble Shell Sink
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A lovely, antique corner sink of French marble. Its shell motif gives the impression that it was
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19th Century Belgian Antique Shell

Materials

Stone, Marble

Vintage Victorian Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Victorian Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch is a stunning example of 19th-century artistry
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Shell

Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Arabian Syrian style folding chair inlaid with mother of pearl
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19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Shell

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Shell

Early 19th Century English Model of a House with Cork and Shell
Located in London, GB
shell front garden. circa 1830.
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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Shell

Materials

Shell, Cork

Minton Majolica Putti Shell Carriers
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica figural which features two putti carrying a shell. One draped in grapes, the other
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1860s English Antique Shell

Materials

Majolica

Silver Shell Bowl on Foot
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very nice little hallmarked silver shell bowl on foot.
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Shell

Materials

Silver

Silver Shell Bowl on Foot
Silver Shell Bowl on Foot
$400 Sale Price
27% Off
English Gold Mounted Carved Shell Cameos of Cupid and Psyche on Marble Base
Located in London, GB
A very pretty and unusual pair of English gold mounted carved shell cameos of cupid and psyche on
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1790s English Antique Shell

Materials

Marble, Gold

Moorish Middle Eastern Large Pedestal Tables Inlaid with Shell, 19th C.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
bone and shell. Dimensions 27" W × 25" D × 37" H.     
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Late 19th Century Turkish Moorish Antique Shell

Materials

Fruitwood, Bone, Shell

Antique Shell Form Lead Garden Basin
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and heavy Neoclassical style lead shell form Garden Water Basin in the form of a large
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Shell

Materials

Lead

Minton Majolica Shell Flower Holder
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica flower holder which features a scallop shell supported by seaweed on a rocky base
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1870s English Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Majolica

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Shell Peppers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive pair of antique Edwardian English sterling silver shell peppers; an addition
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb from the mid 19th Century. Carving is exceptional with
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1860s French Antique Shell

Victorian 14k Shell Cameo Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
The earliest known use of shell for cameo carving was during the 15th and 16th centuries. Before
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1880s Victorian Antique Shell

Antique Hand Carved Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This antique hand-carved shell cameo brooch showcases two winged muses in exquisite detail. Set in
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Early 20th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Mixed Metal

Victorian Black Leather Shell Case
Located in Essex, MA
Cylindrical with two handles and a painted coat of arms.
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1850s English Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Silver Tortoise Shell Place Card Holders Original Box, Ryrie Jewelers
By E.S. Barnsley Co. Ltd.
Located in valatie, NY
Set of 6 Silver and Tortoise Place Card Holders in the Original Box. They were retailed by Ryrie Jewelers. The holders are sterling silver and tortoise. The tortoise is framed in a ...
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 1920s Silver Tortoise Shell Page Turner by Grey Co. London, England
By Grey Co., Chester, Asprey International Limited
Located in Andernach, DE
Antique English page turner from sterling silver and tortoise shell. Most rare piece, made and
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late 19th-Early 20th White Bailer Shell Pectoral, Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th Bailer shell pectoral, Highlands, possibly Mendi People, Papua New Guinea
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Antique Shell

Materials

Shell

A branch of a light blue mother of pores with shells, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
various examples of shells, is mounted on a column-shaped wooden base with gilded parts and light blue
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Shell

Materials

Coral

Silver sugar tongs with palms and shells
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver sugar tongs with palms and shells. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand
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19th Century European Antique Shell

Materials

Silver

Collection of Large Abalone Shell Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A collection of striking large abalone shell specimens from a private collection, each presented on
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15th Century and Earlier New Zealand Antique Shell

Materials

Natural Fiber

Shell Amethyst Accented in Bronze Stand
Located in Scorton, GB
The Lavender Amethyst slab you’re considering is a standout piece due to its unique structure and coloration. Its delicate lavender hue is both soothing and sophisticated, while the ...
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15th Century and Earlier British Prehistoric Antique Shell

Materials

Rock Crystal, Brass

Silver paddle with shells and floral motifs
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver paddle with shell shape and floral motifs. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese
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19th Century European Antique Shell

Materials

Silver

Holdcroft Majolica Putto and Shells Dish
By Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Holdcroft Majolica dish which features a putto holding a torch, flanked by shells on either side
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1880s Antique Shell

Materials

Majolica

Half-shell shaped ashtray with silver frame
Located in Porto, PT
Description; Half-shell shaped ashtray with silver structure and leaf applications on the feet
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19th Century European Antique Shell

Materials

Silver

19th Century Shell Cameo Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 19th century. Weight: 13.91 gr. Lenght: 45 cm. A cameo necklace composed of two oval cameos depicting classical busts in wire-work surrounds, in an 18kt yellow gold setting.
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1890s British Victorian Antique Shell

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two Shells, 1927 - Edward Weston (Photography)
By Edward Weston
Located in London, GB
Two Shells, 1927 - Edward Weston (Photography) Signed, titled, dated, and numbered '14S' in pencil
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Early 20th Century Antique Shell

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Unique Richly Detailed Antique Shell Mantelpiece
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
front is adorned with a luxurious shell motif and features consoles at a 45-degree angle, adding to its
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell

Materials

Marble

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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.