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Mother of Pearl and Lacquered Wood Backgammon and Chess Set, Vietnam, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Backgammon, chess and checkers game set Lacquered wood Mother of pearl and abalone shell inlay
Category

Vintage 1960s Vietnamese Japonisme More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Bone, Horn, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Carved Tahitian Black Mother of Pearl Earrings in 18K Solid Gold
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
Mother of pearl is the common name for iridescent nacre, a blend of minerals secreted by oysters
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit / Dessert Cutlery Service
By Harrods Ltd (Richard Woodman Burbridge)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, impressive and finely carved mother of pearl handle, accented with vertical flutes and a shell motif to the
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Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Circa 1900 Colmont Paris Mother of Pearl Ladies Lorgnette Theater/Opera Glasses
Located in Soquel, CA
renowned manufacturer Colmont of Paris. Clad in iridescent Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with extending
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Mecca Angel with a Clam Shell and Baroque Pearls
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
19th century Italian hand-carved gold leaf mecca angel holding a clam shell and adorned with
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Anglo Indian Mother-of-Pearl Backgammon, Chess and Checkers Box with Game Pieces
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Anglo Indian Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Backgammon and Chess, Checker Box complete with game pieces. A
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Games

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood

Late 19th Century Syrian Chair with Arabesque Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Inlays
Located in London, GB
beautiful armchair is profusely decorated with Arabesque inlays of abalone shell, mother-of-pearl, and bone
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Armchairs

Materials

Bone, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Hardwood

Antique English Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Jewellery Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Jewellery Box. The Jewellery Box of rectangular shape beautifully veneered in
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

A shell and carved wooden box in the style of Alexandre Noll, France, 1950s
By Alexandre Noll
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
iridescent shine of mother-of-pearl.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Michael Kneebone Mother of Pearl Mixed Gemstone Frog on Leaf Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A tree frog climbs across a carved mother-of-pearl Monstera leaf in this one-of-a-kind convertible
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

18th Century Florence Fragment Vase with Agate Coral and Fossil Oyster Shells
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
shells, and a baroque pearl on a polished petrified wood base. This fragment is from a church in
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Coral

Pair of Octagonal Levantine Side Tables
Located in El Monte, CA
intricately carved and inlaid mother of pearl, bone, and tortoiseshell design. While most levantine tables
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20th Century African Side Tables

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Michael Kneebone Red Branch Coral Pearl Shell Diamond Ebony Cuff Bracelet
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
and an 18k yellow gold and mother-of-pearl sea turtle. All mounted on a carved ebony cuff with a 6 1
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2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Syrian Wedding Chest of Drawers Inlay
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
dresser with 3 drawers, walnut inlay with mother-of-pearl, shell and bone. Moorish arches and intricate
Category

20th Century Syrian Moorish Dressers

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

Tlingit button blanket circa 1930 s
Located in Pawtucket, RI
with hand carved buttons of Abelone and Mother of Pearl shells and stroud cloth. Strikingly graphic
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Vintage 1930s Native American Objects

Materials

Wool, Mother-of-Pearl

Primitive Raffles Influenced Side Table with Shell Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Antique Raffles influence side table with added shell inlay. Beautiful hand-carved colonial base
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Antique Early 1900s Indonesian British Colonial Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Maz Shell Ruby Sapphire Emerald 14-Karat Gold Earrings
By Maz
Located in Miami, FL
, These estate earrings of vivacious aesthetic comprise a pair of immaculately carved mother-of-pearl
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Late 20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire

Pietra Dura Green Malachite and White Granit Marble Box
Located in New York, NY
20th century. Box is white granite marble with green malachite and white mother of pearl shell flower
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Granite, Marble

Pietra Dura Green Malachite and White Granit Marble Box
Located in New York, NY
. Box is white granite marble with green malachite and white mother of pearl shell flower and leaf
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Granite, Marble

Life Style Collection of Objects from the Estate of Paul Bunny Mellon
Located in Hudson, NY
red lacquer 3 inches tall & 2'50 across with shell inlay and its companion complemented toggle carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Carrara Marble, Soapstone, Bronze, Copper

Hand Carved West Coast Haida Cedar Wood Salmon Wall Hanging or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
mother of pearl shell. The carving is clearly signed and labelled:: "Salmon" "Mei Good" and a
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Mid-20th Century North American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London
By Leuchars Son
Located in Northampton, GB
Extensive Mother of Pearl Inlay From our Sewing Boxes collection, we are pleased to offer this
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Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Jewellery Box
Located in Northampton, GB
a central bordered vacant mother of pearl initial plaque to the lid. When opened the box reveals a
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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

English Regency Tortoiseshell Necessaire Tabletop Toiletry Box, circa 1810
Located in Kinderhook, NY
mother-of-pearl anthemion handled manicure tools, and pearl-knob compartments. Additional search terms
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Geometric Tea Caddy
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Northampton, GB
surmounted by a flower petal mother of pearl handle upon a satinwood veneer, the interior is finished with
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Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Cameo Multicolor Bead Gold Slide Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
. 4 of the Cameos are Mother of Pearl, 4 of the Cameos are shell and 4 of the Cameos are coral. All
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Vintage 1940s Retro Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Moroccan Inlaid Card Chess Backgammon Game Table 1950
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
stunning inlaid top showcasing lighter and darker inlaid woods alternating with mother of pearl. Every side
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Islamic Game Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Hermes "Jardin Créole" Silk-Twill Printed Shirt
By Hermès
Located in Geneva, CH
fastens with seven mother-of-pearl buttons down the front. Labeled a French size 42 (US 10), it fits true
Category

1990s French Chemises

Antique Burr Walnut and Marquetry Writing Table Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
decorative artistry where pieces of material (such as wood, mother-of-pearl, pewter, brass silver or shell
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Diameter Marquetry Dining Tabl, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
material (such as wood, mother of pearl, pewter, brass silver or shell) of different colors are inserted
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Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Floral Marquetry Credenza, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
material (such as wood, mother of pearl, pewter, brass silver or shell) of different colours are inserted
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Antique Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Card Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
. Marquetry is decorative artistry where pieces of material (such as wood, mother of pearl, pewter, brass
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Antique 1820s English Regency Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Inlaid Dining Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
use various exotic veneers, but other materials such as mother-of-pearl, brass or bone were also be
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Burr Walnut Marquetry Side Cabinet
Located in London, GB
inches Marquetry is decorative artistry where pieces of material (such as wood, mother-of-pearl
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

French Chinoiserie Rosewood Marquetry Center Table
Located in Larkspur, CA
Pagoda and Lotus Tree, all on Hand Carved Scalloped Shell and Floral Detailed Frieze with Cabriole Legs
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Antique 19th Century French Tables

Materials

Shell, Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl

Late 19th Century Moroccan Inlaid Mirror
Located in Larkspur, CA
Late 19th Century Moroccan Inlaid Shell, Mother of Pearl, Bone and Ivory Inlaid Mirror with Inlaid
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Antique 19th Century Moroccan Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Inlaid French Chinoiserie Rosewood Marquetry Center Table
Located in Larkspur, CA
Pagoda and Lotus Tree, all on Hand Carved Scalloped Shell and Floral Detailed Frieze with Cabriole Legs
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Antique 19th Century French Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Carved Shell Serving Set
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage, carved mother of pearl shell spoon and fork set.
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20th Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Trianon Carved Crystal Mother of Pearl Turquoise Shell Motif Gold Earrings
By Trianon
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold shell motif earrings by Trianon, set with carved crystal, backed with mother of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Carved Shell Spoon
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage, petite carved and polished mother of pearl shell spoon.
Category

20th Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Carved Walnut Bench Inlaid With Mother-of-pearl From Damascus, Syria C. 1890
Located in Houston, TX
Carved walnut bench inlaid with mother-of-pearl from Damascus, Syria c. 1890. This exceptional
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Antique 19th Century Syrian Moorish Benches

Materials

Oak, Mother-of-Pearl, Leather

Papier-Mâché and Mother-of-Pearl Table Cabinet, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
surrounded by eight drawers, each with mother-of-pearl borders and carved shell handles. The long top drawer
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Maori Oceana blessing carving Folk Arts Crafts, abalone mother of pearl c1900s
Located in London, GB
/ tribal art beautifully carved wooden panel with mother-of-pearl/abalone shell highlights. Approx
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Early 20th Century New Zealand Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Carved Shell Spoon
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage, carved and polished mother of pearl shell spoon.
Category

20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Shell

Aegean Carved Curiosity Cabinet and Shelf
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
This fanciful work, inlaid with mother of peal and made along the Eastern coast of the
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Shell, Wood

Black Onyx, Mother of Pearl and Diamond Snail Pin
Located in Greenwich, CT
Vintage snail pin in 18k yellow gold, with carved black onyx shell and mother-of-pearl body
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Late 20th Century More Jewelry

Trianon ​Rock Crystal Coral Mother-of-Pearl Gold Earclips
By Trianon
Located in Vail, CO
Shell motif earclips, showcasing carved rock crystal backed with gray mother-of-pearl, accented by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Coral, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Mother-of-Pearl Coral Gold Clip Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
-pearl shell entwined with yellow gold seaweed and a carved coral fish. 2" x 3." 14K yellow gold. An
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Carved Chinese Rosewood Stand
Located in Wilson, NC
with mother of pearl stylized shell and floral motifs.
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Antique 1860s Chinese End Tables

Materials

Marble

VR Antique French Palais Royal Sewing Box and Twelve Mother of Pearl Enamel Tools
Located in San Marcos, CA
intricately hand carved half shell mounted on the top of the box, shimmering in high pearlescent rainbow
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French Jewelry

Oceanic Sepik Shell Ornament Papua New Guniea
Located in London, GB
swirling design to emulate a pigs tusks Sepik river Papua New Guinea Mother-of-pearl shell Ex
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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Ottoman Writing Case, 17th or 18th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Ottoman writing case in wood with a chequered and a diamond pattern. Tortoise shell and mother-of
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Antique Late 17th Century Turkish Louis XIV Desk Sets

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Moroccan Savonarola Armchair With Arabic Caligraphy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Moroccan carved and shell-inlaid folding Savonarola armchair with scrolling borders, mother of
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Armchairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Modern Victorian Style Powershell Button Skull By Universal Providers Studios
By Universal Providers
Located in Notting Hill, GB
Made with power shell buttons and mother of pearl buttons. An inspiring artwork by Universal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Victorian Busts

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Rare 18th Century Spanish Colonial Escritorio
Located in San Francisco, CA
crafted bone and mother of pearl inlay, hand etched sgraffito and original hand forged iron hinges. The
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Colombian Boxes

Materials

Wood, Shell, Bone

An Ivory Shibyama Elephant
Located in New York, NY
the ends, the body with densely carved mother-of-pearl flower heads in a variety of natural colours
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Studio Greytak Deco Glo Lamp - Table in Bronze and Aragonite Onyx
By Studio Greytak
Located in Missoula, MT
skeletons of marine creatures as well as the iridescent nacre, or mother-of-pearl, lining the inside of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

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Carved Mother Of Pearl Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic carved mother of pearl shell available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of mother-of-pearl, shell and metal, every carved mother of pearl shell was constructed with great care. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage carved mother of pearl shell you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer carved mother of pearl shell, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A carved mother of pearl shell is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Rococo, Folk Art and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one carved mother of pearl shell that is appealing in its simplicity, but Interi produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Carved Mother Of Pearl Shell?

Prices for a carved mother of pearl shell start at $495 and top out at $12,000 with the average selling for $4,000.