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19th Century English Burled Walnut Traveling Box by Wedgewood and Son
Located in Fayetteville, AR
with silver lids and dressing tools with mother-of-pearl handles. Interior mirror drops to reveal
Category

Antique 19th Century British Louis Philippe Boxes

Edwardian Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
' Fork Length 16.1cm/6.3' Width 1.6cm/0.6' Weight Not measurable as mother of pearl handles Date: 1903
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Flatware by Lappara Gabriel in a case by Gorini Frères
Located in Paris, FR
forks - 12 dinner knives with stainless steel blades and mother of pearl handles (not weighed) - 12
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Arlington by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 49 Pcs Floral Rare
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
pieces plus 8 Mother of Pearl handle knives, for a total of 57 pieces. This set includes: 8 dinner
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses, Lorgnette Handle c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A rather special pair of French Opera glasses, clad in Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell, with it's
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's iridescent qualities. The eye pieces are also mounted with
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's iridescent qualities. Made in France circa 1900, these were
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses with Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
retaining the original finish. The glasses are in full working order and clad in mother of pearl or Nacre
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1890 - Lorgnette Handle
Located in Bath, GB
lorgnette handle. All is wrapped in wonderful Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's iridescent qualities
Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses C.1900, Lorgnette Handle
Located in Bath, GB
wonderful Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's iridescent qualities. The eye pieces are fully marked for
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Boxed Set 12 Pairs Mother of Pearl Fruit Forks Knives Spoons Etc
By Martin, Hall Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
12 pairs of silver plated fruit forks and knives with the most exquisite shaped mother of pearl
Category

Antique 1880s English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Coromandel Lady s Dressing Case by Morton Bauer, Silver Lids Betjemanns Sons
By Betjemanns Sons
Located in Dublin, IE
. With a fitted tool pad with various Mother of pearl handled vanity tools. Pressing the brass button on
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Medallion by Schulz Fischer Coin Silver Flatware Service Set 53 Pieces
By Schulz and Fischer
Located in Big Bend, WI
: 12 knives, mother of pearl handle, 8 3/8" 12 dinner size forks, 7 5/8" 12 teaspoons, 6" 12 large
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Two Indian Mother of Pearl Domed Boxes
Located in London, GB
Two unusual domed boxes in late seventeenth century style, each inlaid in mother of pearl
Category

Antique Early 1900s Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Corinthian by Polhamus Shiebler Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 72 Pieces
By John Polhamus
Located in Big Bend, WI
: 12 mother-of-pearl handle knives with sterling collars, 9 1/4" (not shiebler) 12 dinner size forks, 7
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Fruit Cutlery Set, 19th C
Located in London, GB
pearl handles. Presented in a oak casket with the original fitted interior purple velvet silk
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
engraved silver gilt tops and toiletries accented with mother-of-pearl handles. Two secret, leather-lined
Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Brass

19th Century Scottish Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Valladolid, ES
-pearl inlaid in the handles.
Category

Antique 1860s French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany

Chinese Black Lacquered and Mother of Pearl Inlaid China Cabinet
Located in Delray Beach, FL
mother of pearl monkey handle adds charm.
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
By Various Makers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and fruit service all retain the original Art Deco style carved mother of pearl handles with plain
Category

Vintage 1930s British Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

The Liberace Flatware Service
Located in New Orleans, LA
mother-of-pearl handles. Known for his prodigious glitz and glamour, piano virtuoso and
Category

Vintage 1930s English Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cleopatra by Schulz Fischer Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 83 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
includes: 12 dinner size forks, 7 1/2" 12 knives, mother of pearl handle, 9" 12 luncheon / salad forks, 6
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ribbon by Wendt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 49 Pieces Antique
By John Wendt
Located in Big Bend, WI
, mother-of-pearl handles with sterling ferrules, 8 3/8" (not wendt) Eight forks, 7" Eight salad/fish forks
Category

Antique 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Arabesque by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 77 Pieces Figural
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
, includes mother-of-pearl Handle dinner knives with sterling ferrules because hollow handle sterling knives
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Louis XVI by Shreve Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Fitted Boxes, 197 Pcs
By Shreve Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
and wreath acid etched "W" monogram as shown. The dinner and luncheon knives are mother of pearl
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pacific by Schulz and Fischer Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 47 Pcs, California
By Schulz and Fischer
Located in Big Bend, WI
. This set includes: 12 knives, mother-of-pearl handle, 8 1/2" (not Schulz & Fischer), 12 dinner size
Category

Antique 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pomona by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 63 Pieces Multi-Motif Fruit
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
fruit design - 63 pieces, including 12 mother of pearl knives. This rare set includes: 12 mother of
Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat (Hermes) - 169pc. French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set (Noailles)
By Puiforcat
Located in Wilmington, DE
- Mother of Pearl Handles Acier Blades, 23.50 cm., 64 grams; 12 Dinner Forks, 20.50 cm., 81 grams; 6
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cardeilhac Silver Flatware Set For 18
Located in Litchfield, CT
silver services, there are no matching steel bladed knives. A complimentary wood or mother of pearl
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20th Century French Tableware

Set of Estate Mother of Pearl with Composite Handles Caviar Serving Spoon Fork
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of Estate mother of pearl with composite handles caviar serving spoon & fork. Spoon dimensions
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Composition

19th Century Superb Victorian 57 Piece Fish and Dessert Canteen Cutlery
By S. Roberts Co William Bateman
Located in London, GB
silver plated tines and blades while the dessert service has mother-of-pearl handles with hallmaked
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1890, Lorgnette Handle
Located in Bath, GB
lorgnette handle. All is wrapped in wonderful Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's iridescent qualities
Category

Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses circa 1910, Lorgnette Handle
Located in Bath, GB
handle. All is wrapped in wonderful Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell with it's iridescent qualities
Category

Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses c.1910 - Lorgnette Handle
Located in Bath, GB
telescopic lorgnette handle. All is wrapped in wonderful Mother of Pearl or Nacre shell including the eye
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A Swedish Grace, Art Deco Commode, Exhibited at The Stockholm Exhibition, 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
veneered with Macassar ebony with inlaid mother of pearl and pewter. The pull handles are of silvered metal
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pewter

Gem by Schulz and Fischer Sterling Silver Flatware Set 36 Pieces California
By Schulz and Fischer
Located in Big Bend, WI
includes: Eight knives, mother-of-pearl handle with sterling ferrules, 8 3/4" (not schulz and fischer
Category

Antique 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pistol Handle Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver Fruit Set by James Dixon Son
By James Dixon Sons
Located in London, London
silver fruit set, comprises of 12 place settings, with Mother of Pearl pistol grip handles, all presented
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Elkington Co. Silver Samovar
By Elkington Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous mid-19th century ‘Old Sheffield Plated Silver’ samovar with mother of pearl
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

A Victorian Jennens Bettridge Papier Mache Tea Caddy
By Jennens and Bettridge
Located in London, GB
to reveal two lidded compartments, each adorned with charming mother-of-pearl handle pulls. The caddy
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Metal

Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
By Atkin Brothers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, solid silver fish service in addition to a mother of pearl handled fruit service. The fundamental
Category

Vintage 1920s British Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver Olive Spoon
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautiful example of a sterling silver mother of pearl long-handled olive spoon. The
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Neoclassical Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

A George III Silver Gilt Dessert Service made by William Eley William Fearn.
Located in London, GB
very attractive mother of pearl handles. The set is for 12 place settings, 48 pieces in total, and
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Antique Late 18th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

Tetard - 165pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Louis XVI Flatware Set !
By Tetard Freres
Located in Wilmington, DE
storage cabinet and 17 serving pieces and Mother-of-Pearl handles dessert knives. The history of French
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Mother of Pearl Bow Fronted Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
two heavily decorated tea caddy lids with mother of pearl flower handles. The Tea Caddy contains
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Shell

Mother-of-Pearl Dessert Set for 18 With Gold Wash
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Unusual Dessert Service for 18 in Original Standing Mahogany Box. Mother-of-Pearl carved round
Category

Antique 19th Century English Tableware

Magnifying Glass with Parasol Handle
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large magnifying glass made with antique parasol handle c.1850-1900. Gold plate and mother of pearl
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate

French Walnut, Bone and Ivory Lady s Table by Giroux, Paris
Located in New Orleans, LA
, snakeskin-lined writing surface. In the center, delicate sewing and writing tools, many with mother-of-pearl
Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Ivory

Charming 19th Century English Umbrella With Gold Handle
Located in Buchanan, MI
CHARMING 19TH CENTURY ENGLISH UMBRELLA WITH GOLD HANDLE
Category

Antique 19th Century British Umbrella Stands

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Tetard Freres - 112pc. Antique French Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Uniplat !
By Tetard Freres
Located in Wilmington, DE
with no monograms and rare Mother-of-Pearl handled dessert knives. You can’t go wrong buying quality
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box by Green of London
Located in Northampton, GB
multiple partitioned trays with ten glass jars having sterling silver lids, a tool pad with mother of pearl
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique French Opera Glasses with Detachable Lorgnette Handle, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
polished brass and bright mother of pearl shell. The telescopic handle is what makes these a rare and
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Boxed Set 12 Silver Fruit Knives and Forks, 1900
Located in London, GB
. They have the most exquisite embossed mother-of-pearl handles. The box bears the registration no
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Antique Early 1900s English Sterling Silver

A rare George III Mother of Pearl Caddy Spoon made circa 1820
Located in London, GB
. Mother of Pearl Caddy Spoons are particularly rare and this is the first time we have seen this specific
Category

Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Fer de Lance by Puiforcat French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Huge
By Jean Puiforcat
Located in Big Bend, WI
cream spoons, gold-washed, bright-cut, 5 5/8" 18 fruit knives, mother-of-pearl handle with sterling, 7
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Dressing Case 1861, 19th Century
By James Vickery
Located in London, GB
renowned silversmith James Vickery. There is amanicure set with mother of pearl handles in the centre
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Rosewood Sterling Silver Travelling Dressing Case 1861, 19th Century
By James Vickery
Located in London, GB
renowned silversmith James Vickery. There is amanicure set with mother of pearl handles in the centre
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid Century Silver Plate Pitcher with Bird Handle by Los Castillo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
mother of pearl clad parrot as a handle. Stamped Los Castillo on the bottom.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

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Mother Of Pearl Handles For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of mother of pearl handles available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct mother of pearl handles — often made from mother-of-pearl, shell and metal — can elevate any home. Mother of pearl handles have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian, Art Deco and Neoclassical mother of pearl handles are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made mother of pearl handles over the years, but those made by R Y Augousti, Sheffield Silver Co. and Sheffield are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Mother Of Pearl Handles?

Prices for mother of pearl handles can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mother of pearl handles begin at $79 and can go as high as $2,950, while the average can fetch as much as $566.
Questions About Mother Of Pearl Handles
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Korean mother of pearl is abalone shell that comes from the Republic of South Korea. There, artisans use the shimmering shell fragments to decorate wooden furniture and decorative objects using an inlay technique called najeonchilgi. Shop a variety of wood furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A mother of pearl spoon is a small spoon made of natural material specially used for serving and eating caviar. These spoons are handmade from mother of pearl shells found near the coast of Vietnam. On 1stDibs, you will find a range of mother of pearl spoons from different periods and in unique designs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl inlay furniture is a chair, table or case good usually made out of wood and embellished with fragments of oyster or mussel shells called mother of pearl. Furniture makers make carvings into the furniture and then carefully add the cut mother of pearl. On 1stDibs, find a range of mother of pearl inlay furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl spoons are made of nacre. Nacre, often referred to as mother of pearl, is a composite material that some mollusks produce as an inner shell layer. Nacre is the same material that pearls are made of. Spoons can be made entirely of mother of pearl, just the handle or additional ornamentation. Find a collection of vintage and contemporary mother of pearl spoons on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mother of Pearl can be worn daily, in fact, the natural oils from your skin can help to retain the luster of your piece. However, avoiding excess cosmetics, perfumes or soaps is advisable for the optimal care of your Mother of Pearl. Shop a collection of Mother of Pearl pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl furniture is crafted with pieces of mother of pearl delicately inlaid in the wood. The wood itself is usually overlaid with veneers, often in a rich dark tone to complement the lighter appearance of the mother of pearl. Browse a collection of mother of pearl furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    Yes, men can wear mother-of-pearl watches. In fact, there are many men's watches that feature mother-of-pearl dials. Examples include the Rolex Datejust 36 Mother of Pearl, the Breitling Galactic 41 Mother of Pearl Dial, the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Mother of Pearl and the Tissot Le Locle Mother of Pearl. There are no rules when it comes to men's watches, so feel free to wear any timepiece that appeals to you. Explore a variety of mother-of-pearl watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    No, most experts say you shouldn't wear Van Cleef Arpels mother-of-pearl jewelry or any other fine jewelry in the shower. Although water may not damage a piece, chemicals in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other toiletries may harm mother-of-pearl and precious metals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.