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French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Bracket Clock
Located in Macclesfield, GB
An extremely impressive and fine quality French Louis XV style boulle red tortoise shell and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Occasional Table
Located in Macclesfield, GB
occasional table inlaid with engraved brass and red tortoiseshell stood on square tapering cabriole legs with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Game Tables

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Napoleon III Louis XV Style Boulle Writing Desk
Located in Macclesfield, GB
engraved brass and red tortoiseshell writing table or centre table with blue and green colored enamel
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Napoleon III Louis XV Style Boulle Occasional Table
By Paul Somani
Located in Macclesfield, GB
occasional table in the Louis XV style. The table is inlaid with engraved brass and red tortoise shell and is
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Game Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Belle Époque Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti
By Samuel Marti
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very good quality French Louis XV style boulle red tortoiseshell and brass inlaid mantel clock with ebonized sides. The clock has decorative foliate bronze gilt ormolu mounts and m...
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Singing bird box by Jacques Bruguier tortoiseshell case with enameled lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
opens and a finely crafted bird rises from a beautifully pierced and engraved grill. The bird sings a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver, Enamel, Other

Antique Moroccan Flask - Etched Silver, Copper, Brass with Gemstone Necklace
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
breaks into four smaller strands filled with coral, agate, ebony, onyx, amber, shell, glass and tiger's
Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Copper

19th Century Silver Salver
By William Bateman II
Located in Godalming, GB
George IV silver salver on three cast shell feet, engraved with a crest, by William Bateman, London
Category

Antique 1820s European Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Large Table Mirror in Sterling Silver 19th Century
Located in charmes, FR
engraved silver engraved scrolls, acanthus, flowers, exploded shell and foliage monogram BE centered with a
Category

Antique 1860s French Table Mirrors

Materials

Silver

Solid Silver Crested Mustard Spoon by William Chawner London 1824
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
quality solid silver mustard spoon. Fully hallmarked, London 1824 Shell shaped motifs, engraved
Category

Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver

French gilt-bronze and glass ten light girandole lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
lusters, on a lobed slender baluster standard above a stepped circular foot allover engraved with shells
Category

Antique 19th Century Table Lamps

Major Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Located in London, GB
Shield devise, upon which are engraved 3 scallop shells, a chevron carved with 2 stars and a boars head
Category

Antique 1790s British Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

20th Century Silver and Marble Baroque Fountain, 1950s
By Argenterie di Milano
Located in Florence, IT
silver base, engraved with leaves and which has on its top a circular shell shaped and engraved stand
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Fountains

Materials

Marble, Silver

The Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities by Rumphius - Engraving - 18th century
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
standing on pedestals. The interior is adorned with all kinds of shells. Description: This engraved plate
Category

1740s Old Masters More Prints

Materials

Engraving, Etching

Sterling Silver, Set of 3 Sweetmeat Dishes, Hallmarked, Birmingham, 1898
By Henry Williamson Ltd
Located in York, GB
. Just a small bit of detail added to the pattern - hatching round alternate shells. Detail engraved in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Bivalve Mollusks - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities by Rumphius - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Mollusks, Shells). Description: This engraved plate originates from: 'D'Amboinsche Rariteitkamer
Category

1740s Old Masters Animal Prints

Materials

Engraving, Etching

Jewel Boxes - Ambonian Cabinet of Curiosities by Rumphius - Engraving - 18th c.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
striata, Peerdevoetjes - Cartissae, Hertjes - Quadrans etc. (Jewel Boxes, Bivalve Mollusks, Shells
Category

1740s Old Masters Animal Prints

Materials

Engraving, Etching

Puiforcat Rare Sterling Silver 18-karat Gold Tea Coffee Set 4 Pc, Regency
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
pedestal with engraved decor of shells, lambrequins and foliages, Regency style. An exceptional set from
Category

Antique 1880s French Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Carved Cameo 14 Karat Yellow Gold Doves of Pliny Cuff Bracelet, 1850s
Located in Antwerp, BE
shell to engrave. To be even more precise, it's the section with the rotation. This is the hardest part
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

c. 1830s Coin Silver Sugar Tongs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
- thistle engraved, shell end. No doubt for a client of Scottish ancestry! Monogram: MAB. 1.30 troy oz. 6.5
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Rococo Revival Barware

Materials

Silver

Engraved Nautilus shell - Netherlands, 18th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Engraved Nautilus shell Netherlands, 18th century 13 x 10 x 7 cm Although fragmentary this
Category

Antique 18th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Shell Shaped Engraved Mirror, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This French engraved mirror from the 1940s has a shell shaped. It has been used by time which gives
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Rare Set of 3 Georgian Tea Caddies by Emick Romer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
. Standing on bracket feet with engraved shells around bottom edge. Presented in superb condition.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

Coconut Shell Engraved Tribal Bowl from Nias, Mentawai Islands, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand crafted and tribal engraved bowl originates from Nias Island Indonesia. It features
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Coconut

19th Century Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror with Carved Shell Engraved Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
five feet tall, the large mirror is decorated at the pediment with a large cartouche shell in the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Firepl...

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror with Carved Shell Engraved Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
shell crest cartouche in the center flanked with carved floral and leaf motifs on both sides. The gilt
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Firepl...

Materials

Giltwood

Art Deco Bangle Bracelet 14K Gold Shell Antique Engraved Original 1930 s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Art Deco Bangle Bracelet 14K Gold Shell Antique Engraved Original 1930's Beautiful Condition
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Bangles

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror with Engraved and Carved Shell Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
large shell cartouche at the pediment flanked with carved foliate motifs on the sides. The gilt frame
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Firepl...

Materials

Giltwood

circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A polished snail shell snuff box, circa 1800, French, Beaded brass mounts. Engraved: "Souvenir du
Category

Antique 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Silver Plate Bird Egg Shell on Wishbone Engraved Toothpick Holder
By Barbour Silver Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming mid-late 19th century Victorian toothpick holder showing a small bird perched on a wishbone beside an open eggshell inscribed ‘Just Picked Out.’ Beautiful detail to the bi...
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Shell Form Parrot with Sterling Body and Perch
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Toucan bird in the form of a shell with sterling silver tail and perch. This rarely seen piece has
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 1840s Sterling Silver Four Piece Tea and Coffee Service
By Daniel John Welby
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
thumbpieces embellished with further bright cut engraved shell and interlacing scrolling designs
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

The Patterns of Nature: Tapes and Cytheraea Shell Engravings, circa 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: The Patterns of Nature: Tapes and Cytheraea Shell Engravings Description: This compilation
Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Paul Storr Antique Georgian 1811 Sterling Silver Fish Slice Server
By Paul Storr
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
continuation of thread decoration, there is an impressive engraved shell design emanating from the bolster, in
Category

Antique 1810s British George III Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

20th Century Venetian Engraved Glass Large Mirror, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century Venetian engraved glass mirror from the 1950s. Shell and flowers engraved
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Antiquities

Materials

Glass

20th Century Sterling Silver Italian Vases in the Shape of Nautilus Shell, Pair
By Argenteria IL LEONE
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of sterling silver vases shell "Nautilus" shape. The vases have the exact same workmanship
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Verdura Midcentury Gold and Shell Turtle Clip Brooch
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century engraved gold and cowrie shell brooch in the form of a turtle with ruby eyes, in 14k
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

French Faux Tortoise-Shell Commode, Attributed to Jensen
Located in Cypress, CA
20th century. The beautifully hand painted faux red tortoise shell top is engraved with parcel gilt
Category

20th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Snake Chain with a Scallop Shell Locket
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
gold The silky chain is clasped by an engraved scallop shell locket, one side enameled with medium blue
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Pair of Colored Sea Shell Prints, circa 1889
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Pair of Colored Sea Shell Prints, engraved by J. Miller, circa 1889, naturalist
Category

Antique 1880s English Other Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Victorian 15K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch "Menelaus" - c.1880
Located in London, GB
engraved on a light brown shell background. In Greek mythology, Menelaus was a king of Mycenaean Sparta
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

15k Gold

Pair Mid-Century Brass Shotgun Shell "Big Shot" 2oz, "Little Shot" 1oz, Jiggers
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of brass jiggers with removable plastic liners, in the form of shotgun shells one engraved
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Framed Prints of Large Sea Shells by Italian Artist, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
, daughter of the famous engraver Cosimo Mogalli, the shells are very naturalistically detailed, richly
Category

Antique 19th Century English Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper, Glass

French Metamorphic Opera Glasses, 18K Gold
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Exquisitely engraved with delicate floral motifs, these glasses fold up perfectly to fit into their
Category

Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Gold

Stunning Louis XIV Boulle Gilt Bronze Table Clock, France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
engraved brass on a background of brown tortoiseshell. The inside part of the door and the base are also
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century Antique Dome-Top Jewellery Box with Abalone Medallion
Located in Northampton, GB
the beautifully engraved hinges to the fully functional lock and lock keep, ensuring your valuables
Category

Antique 19th Century British High Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Brass, Metal, Other, Metallic Thread

Mirror, Swedish Grace, Stockholmsutställningen The Stockholm Exhibition , 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
). Veneered with tortoise-shell, cut and engraved mirror glass with floral decoration in gold and red, the
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Pewter

Ancient Rectangular Tray London 900 Table Set Silverware
Located in Milano, IT
handles with leaf and shell decorations. Large engraved background, dedication in the centre. On the
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Unusual Pair of Queen Anne Walnut and Gilt Pier Mirrors
Located in Westwood, NJ
An unusual and large pair of Queen Anne walnut pier mirrors with gilt incised shell, scrolls and
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

A very fine pair of George II Salvers
By JOHN ROBINSON II (1727-1773)
Located in London, GB
. The centre of the salvers is engraved with a Rococo scroll, shell and strapwork cartouche, also
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Platters and Serveware

20th century French Set of Four Silverplate Tea Cups, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
motifs and fine handcrafted details, typical of early 20th-century pieces. Engraved/chased shell
Category

20th Century French Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Outstanding William IV Book Vinaigrette by Rawlings Summers
Located in London, GB
shells and flower heads. The cover is hand engraved with crisp pluming scrolls, in addition to exotic
Category

Antique 1830s English Decorative Boxes

Eighteenth Century Indo-Portuguese Vargeno
Located in Montreal, QC
Indo-Portuguese rosewood vargeno, the drawers inlaid with tortoise shell veneer and engraved ivory
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Victorian Edmond Plisson Emerald Diamond Gold Turtle Brooch
Located in London, GB
18ct gold, engraved to represent the shell and skin of the turtle, with cabochon-cut ruby eyes. With
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, 18k Gold

A rare pair of George III Salad Servers made in London in 1820 by William Eley &
Located in London, GB
being on the front and the reverse. Both pieces display crisp shells and are engraved, at the top of the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

A George IV Wine Label made by the Matthew Boulton Company
Located in London, GB
motifs and shells.This example engraved for PORT.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Barware

1990 s Opal Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Turtle Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as stylized turtles with engraved scales and shell Featuring oval-shaped opal cabochons as
Category

1990s Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Engraved Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic engraved shell available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bone and tortoise shell, every engraved shell was constructed with great care. Find 54 options for an antique or vintage engraved shell now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer engraved shell, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An engraved shell made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. A well-made engraved shell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Japy Frères, Samuel Marti and Albertus Seba are consistently popular.

How Much is a Engraved Shell?

An engraved shell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,626, while the lowest priced sells for $135 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.