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19th c. English Majolica Palissy Style Lobster Plate, signed MINTON
Located in Winter Park, FL
Exquisite color for this plate decorated in relief with a lobster and mussels and clam shells
Category

Antique 19th Century English Delft and Faience

19th Century Majolica Palissy Wall Fish Platter Choisy Le Roi
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Boulenger & co Choisy le Roi, circa 1880. The platter is decorated with mussels and shells.
Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

19th Century Majolica Palissy Fish Wall Platter Choisy-le-Roi
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Hippolyte Boulenger & co Choisy-le-Roi, circa 1880. The platter is decorated with mussels and shells.
Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Palissy Style Majolica Trompe-l oeil Homard Lobster Plate
Located in Birmingham, AL
lobster on a textured and mottled ground of sand, mussels, kelp and shells. Highly collectible. We have
Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Palissy Style Majolica Trompe-l oeil Spiny Lobster Plate
Located in Birmingham, AL
-l'oeil platter features a bright red langouste on a textured and mottled ground of sand, mussels, seaweed
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Palissy Style Majolica Trompe-l oeil Spider Crab Plate
Located in Birmingham, AL
on a textured and mottled ground of sand, mussels, seaweed and shells. Impressed marks on the reverse
Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Large Palissy Ware Majolica Platter by Alfred Renoleau, French, circa 1885
By Alfred Renoleau
Located in Banner Elk, NC
various smaller fish to the rim, with mussels and shells, on a light blue glazed simulated seafloor, the
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Majolica

19th Majolica Palissy Fish Wall Platter School of Paris
By Francois Maurice
Located in Austin, TX
on the center surrounded by a lizard, a turtle, a frog, a snake, some bugs, shells, a large mussel
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Antique 1870s French Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Majolica

Victorian Impressive Hand Carved Sardonyx Cameo Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
background and were carved from the shell of a mussel or cowry. In the mid 18th century, explorations
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold

Victorian Carved Medusa Cameo Turquoise Gold Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
background and were carved from the shell of a mussel or cowry. In the mid 18th century, explorations
Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold

1940s Portuguese Majolica Palissy Ware Lobster Wall Platter
Located in Marbella, ES
large lobster foremost and centre, on a green plate with sand, seaweed, mussels and sea shells
Category

Late 20th Century Portuguese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1940s Portuguese Majolica Palissy Ware Crab Wall Platter
Located in Marbella, ES
large crab foremost and centre, on a green plate with sand, seaweed, mussels and sea shells. Colourfully
Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian Hard Stone Cameo Natural Pearl Gold Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
background and were carved from the shell of a mussel or cowry. In the mid 18th century, explorations
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

19th Century Gilt Bronze Jewel Casket Box by Tahan
Located in London, GB
are typically white on a grayish background and were carved from the shell of a mussel or cowry, the
Category

Antique 1870s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Gilt Bronze Casket Inset Sevres Porcelain Plaques, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
background and were carved from the shell of a mussel or cowry, the latter a tropical mollusk. In the mid
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Antique 1850s French Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze Sevres Porcelain Inset Casket
Located in London, GB
typically white on a grayish background and were carved from the shell of a mussel or cowry, the latter a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Large Ovoid Ormolu Casket Sevres Porcelain Navy-Blue, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
background and were carved from the shell of a mussel or cowry, the latter a tropical mollusk. In the mid
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Antique 1880s French Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Mussel Shells
By Jarvis Wilcox
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented By George Billis Gallery. As the practitioner of a non-verbal art, Jarvis Wilcox’s first objective is to intrigue the viewer into spending enough time with the painting t...
Category

2010s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Maison Jansen Mussel Shell Wall Sconces, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Hastings, GB
Stunning pair of midcentury wall sconces by Maison Jansen France, 1970s In the shape of mussel
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Dutch Silver Mussel Shell by N.S. Gotlieb, 20th Century
Located in Delft, NL
Silver mussel shell A silver box in the shape of a shell, made by N.S. Gotlieb, who worked from
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Maison Jansen Attributed Midcentury Bronze Mussel Shell Wall Lights/Sconces Pair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
, circa 1970s. In the shape of mussel shells and made of cast bronze, these are not dissimilar to lights
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Maison Jansen Pair of Midcentury Bronze Mussel Shell Wall Lights or Sconces
By Maison Jansen
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
, circa 1970s. In the shape of mussel shells and made of cast bronze, these are not dissimilar to lights
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Maison Jansen Bronze Mussel Sconces
By Maison Jansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bronze sconces in the shape of mussel shells Maison Jansen, France, 1970s. The set of three solid
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mussel Charm
Located in Arnhem, NL
resambles the natural mussel shell. The item was manufactured at the late 20th century. It is in very good
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Charm Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tripod Desk Lamp by Serge Mouille
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
The shade of this lamp is modeled after a "moule" or mussel shell. The arm is connected by a brass
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Extraordinary Shell Covered Neptune Figural Sculpture By Anne Jayson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
back of the plaster and some breaks to the gray and white mussel shells on the tail mentioned for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Plaster

Antony Sconce by Serge Mouille
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
the "moule" or mussel shell shade, simple and natural in design. The shade is connected by a brass
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Brass

Serge Mouille - Pair of Black Antony Sconces
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
This sconce incorporates the "moule" or mussel shell shade, simple and natural in design. The shade
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

New Symbiosis: Diana Anthesis
By Crystal Morey
Located in Bozeman, MT
is recumbent in the sculpture, and looking over her shoulder at the viewer. Mussel shells grow over
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Hand Painted Mother Pearl Fan Cercier 18th Century
Located in London, GB
pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both black and white nacre are and were used for design
Category

Antique 1790s French Paintings

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Giltwood

Antique Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Occasional Table, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
of pearl oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both black and white nacre
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Vintage 1920s Syrian Side Tables

Antony Sconce by Serge Mouille, in Stock!
Located in Stratford, CT
This sconce incorporates the "moule" or mussel shell shade, simple and natural in design. The shade
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of Black Antony Sconces by Serge Mouille
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stratford, CT
This sconce incorporates the "moule" or mussel shell shade, simple and natural in design. The shade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille Antony Sconce In Black
Located in Stratford, CT
DESCRIPTION: This sconce incorporates the “moule” or mussel shell shade, simple and natural in
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Antique French Ormolu and Mother of Pearl Casket, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
. The outer layer of pearls and the inside layer of pearl oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells are
Category

Antique 1870s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Syrian Inlaid Parquetry Card Games Table, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both black and white nacre are and were used for design
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Antique Early 1900s Syrian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Early 20th Century Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Satinwood Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
and freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both black and white nacre are and were used
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood

Majolica Palissy Portuguese Crab Wall Platter, circa 1940
By Caldas Da Rainha
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica faience Palissy Portuguese crab platter circa 1940. Decorated with mussels and shells
Category

Vintage 1940s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Palissy Portuguese Lobster Wall Platter, circa 1940
By Caldas Da Rainha
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Palissy Portuguese lobster platter, circa 1940. Decorated with mussels and shells
Category

Vintage 1940s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Palissy Portuguese Crab Wall Platter, circa 1940
By Caldas Da Rainha
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica faience Palissy Portuguese crab platter circa 1940. Decorated with mussels and shells
Category

Vintage 1940s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Palissy Portuguese Spider Crab Wall Platter, circa 1940
By Caldas Da Rainha
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica faience Palissy Portuguese spidercrab platter, circa 1940. Decorated with mussels and
Category

Vintage 1940s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Majolica Palissy Portuguese Crab Wall Platter, circa 1940
By Caldas Da Rainha
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica faience Palissy Portuguese crab platter, circa 1940. Decorated with mussels and shells
Category

Vintage 1940s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Palissy Portuguese Crab Wall Platter, circa 1940
By Caldas Da Rainha
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica faience Palissy Portuguese crab platter, circa 1940. Decorated with mussels and shells
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Vintage 1940s Portuguese Rustic Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Majolica Palissy Portuguese Crab Wall Platter, circa 1940
By Caldas Da Rainha
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica faience Palissy Portuguese crab platter, circa 1940. Decorated with mussels and shells
Category

Vintage 1940s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Large Majolica Palissy Portuguese Crab Wall Platter, circa 1940
By Caldas Da Rainha
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica faience Palissy Portuguese crab platter, circa 1940. Decorated with mussels and shells
Category

Vintage 1940s Portuguese Rustic Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Palissy Portuguese Crab Wall Platter, circa 1940
By Caldas Da Rainha
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica faience Palissy Portuguese crab platter circa 1940. Decorated with mussels and shells
Category

Vintage 1940s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Palissy Portuguese Lobster Wall Platter, circa 1940
By Caldas Da Rainha
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Palissy Portuguese lobster platter, circa 1940. Decorated with mussels and shells
Category

Vintage 1940s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Majolica Palissy Portuguese Lobster Wall Platter, circa 1940
By Caldas Da Rainha
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Palissy Portuguese lobster platter, circa 1940. Decorated with mussels and shells
Category

Vintage 1940s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

Palissy Style Majolica Trompe-l oeil Crab Plate
Located in Birmingham, AL
vibrant red crab on a textured and mottled ground of sand, mussels, seaweed and shells. Impressed marks on
Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Maiolica Ceramics Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century Bronze Art Nouveau Flowerpot by A. Oudry
By A. Oudry
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
with influences from Japanese art. With all images of elements from nature, such as mussels, a frog
Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Hard Stone Cameo Diamond Gold Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
typically white on a grayish background and were carved from the shell of a mussel or cowry. In the mid 18th
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold

Palissy Style Majolica Crab Motif Plate, Portugal, C. 1940s
By Caldas Da Rainha
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
crafted sand. Encircling the crab are applied mussels, seaweed, and shells, forming a captivating
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20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Jewelry Casket with Cameos
Located in London, GB
from the shell of a mussel or cowry, the latter a tropical mollusk. In the mid-18th century
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Sevres Porcelain, Cameo and Ormolu-Mounted Stationary Box
Located in London, GB
carved from the shell of a mussel or cowry, the latter a tropical mollusk. In the mid 18th century
Category

Antique 1870s French More Desk Accessories

Aunt Peg s Table
By Jo Oakley
Located in London, GB
A charming still life with an assortment of objects including mussel shells, flowers and mugs. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

19th Century Victorian Mussel Shell Vesta Case, circa 1890
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
An unusual English Victorian mussel shell vesta case. The base is mussel shell and the lid with
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Novelty Silver Mussel Shell Vesta Case
By Hilliard Thomason
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Victorian novelty silver Vesta Case made in the form of a Mussel Shell with hinged flip-top
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Antique Late 19th Century English Tobacco Accessories

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Mussel Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mussel shell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mussel shell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and bronze. If you’re shopping for a mussel shell, we have 12 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a mussel shell — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mussel shell, those designed in Victorian, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made mussel shell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hilliard Thomason, Sampson Mordan Co. and Dominique Pierrat are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mussel Shell?

The average selling price for a mussel shell at 1stDibs is $3,822, while they’re typically $165 on the low end and $12,000 for the highest priced.