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Hermès Silver Gold Cufflinks Bullet Casing Shotgun Shells Cartridges
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Stunning and Rare Authentic Hermès Cufflinks Shotgun Shell shape Vintage item Made of Silver 800
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

Silver

Hermès Silver Gold Cufflinks Bullet Casing Shotgun Shells Cartridges
Hermès Silver Gold Cufflinks Bullet Casing Shotgun Shells Cartridges

Hermès Silver Gold Cufflinks Bullet Casing Shotgun Shells Cartridges

$2,972 / set
Wedgwood Two Tier Shell Coral Centerpiece, Early 20th Century
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of the intertwined coral supporting the shells. This rare Wedgwood piece would make a wonderful
Category

Early 20th Century English Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgwood Two Tier Shell Coral Centerpiece, Early 20th Century
Wedgwood Two Tier Shell Coral Centerpiece, Early 20th Century

Wedgwood Two Tier Shell Coral Centerpiece, Early 20th Century

$2,500
Large Ammonite, Rare Pachylytoceras Dilicidum Species, 190-200 Million Years Old
Located in Warrenton, OR
Large Ammonite, Rare Pachylytoceras Dilicidum Species, 190-200 Million Years Old apx. This is a
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Prehistoric Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Large Ammonite, Rare Pachylytoceras Dilicidum Species, 190-200 Million Years Old
Large Ammonite, Rare Pachylytoceras Dilicidum Species, 190-200 Million Years Old

Large Ammonite, Rare Pachylytoceras Dilicidum Species, 190-200 Million Years Old

$1,950
Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi Old Dzi Beads
Located in Milford, DE
Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads, Featuring Bronze Ritual Pendant
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Mixed Metal, Brass

Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi Old Dzi Beads
Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi Old Dzi Beads

Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi Old Dzi Beads

$1,150
A Large First World War Leather Shell Carrier Stick Stand
Located in London, GB
A Large First World War Leather Shell Carrier Stick Stand An impressive and rare, larger-sized
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

A Large First World War Leather Shell Carrier Stick Stand
A Large First World War Leather Shell Carrier Stick Stand

A Large First World War Leather Shell Carrier Stick Stand

$1,163
Vintage Italian Grotto Style Glazed Terracotta Shell Shaped Garden Seat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful rare Grotto style Italian shell shaped garden seat. Great details all around. Finished
Category

20th Century Italian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Italian Grotto Style Glazed Terracotta Shell Shaped Garden Seat
Vintage Italian Grotto Style Glazed Terracotta Shell Shaped Garden Seat

Vintage Italian Grotto Style Glazed Terracotta Shell Shaped Garden Seat

$1,600
Rare Pair of Spanish Colonial 18th Century Tortoiseshell Enconchado Mirrors, Per
Located in Benington, Herts
A Rare and Unusual Pair of 18th Century Spanish Colonial 'Enconchado' Mirrors Veneered in
Category

Antique 1720s Mexican Wall Mirrors

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Rare Pair of Spanish Colonial 18th Century Tortoiseshell Enconchado Mirrors, Per
Rare Pair of Spanish Colonial 18th Century Tortoiseshell Enconchado Mirrors, Per

Rare Pair of Spanish Colonial 18th Century Tortoiseshell Enconchado Mirrors, Per

$19,441
Very Unusual Large Nut Shell with Tribal Elephant Carving
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A rare and unusually large nut shell, skillfully etched with elephant figures and objects. Despite
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Tribal Natural Specimens

Materials

Nutwood

Very Unusual Large Nut Shell with Tribal Elephant Carving
Very Unusual Large Nut Shell with Tribal Elephant Carving

Very Unusual Large Nut Shell with Tribal Elephant Carving

$1,225
Rare 19th Century Louis XIV Style Boulle Marquetry Console Table
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
A Louis XIV Style Brass-Inlaid Marquetry Console Table After the design by André-Charles Boulle Constructed from ebony, with excellent hand-chased and gilded bronze mounts, the shap...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Rare 19th Century Louis XIV Style Boulle Marquetry Console Table
Rare 19th Century Louis XIV Style Boulle Marquetry Console Table

Rare 19th Century Louis XIV Style Boulle Marquetry Console Table

$205,365
Vintage Shell Cameo Pope Pius XII, Catholic Historical Relic
Located in Chesterland, OH
Catholic Historical Relic, Very Rare Carved Shell Cameo Pope Pius XII In 14K Solid Gold Frame. We
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Shell Cameo Pope Pius XII, Catholic Historical Relic
Vintage Shell Cameo Pope Pius XII, Catholic Historical Relic

Vintage Shell Cameo Pope Pius XII, Catholic Historical Relic

$75,000
Rare Asprey London Sterling Silver 1917 Jewelry Box Charles Richard Comyns
By Asprey Garrard Limited, Charles George Asprey, Asprey International Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Asprey London 1917 solid sterling silver Jewellery box with a faux tortoiseshell top made by the amazing Charles and Richard...
Category

Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Asprey London Sterling Silver 1917 Jewelry Box Charles Richard Comyns
Rare Asprey London Sterling Silver 1917 Jewelry Box Charles Richard Comyns

Rare Asprey London Sterling Silver 1917 Jewelry Box Charles Richard Comyns

$2,053
Karl Springer Style Oval Coconut Shell Tables with Bronze Mirrored Tops
By Karl Springer, Enrique Garcel, Casa Bique
Located in Houston, TX
-century Karl Springer style oval coconut shell tables with bronze mirrored tops. This rare set of vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Coconut, Mirror

Karl Springer Style Oval Coconut Shell Tables with Bronze Mirrored Tops
Karl Springer Style Oval Coconut Shell Tables with Bronze Mirrored Tops

Karl Springer Style Oval Coconut Shell Tables with Bronze Mirrored Tops

$4,450 / set
French Majolica Palissy Platter Arums, Frogs, Shells Signed Christine Viennet
By Christine Viennet
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica platter arums, frogs, shells signed Christine Viennet circa 2000. Christine Viennet
Category

Early 2000s French Country Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Majolica Palissy Platter Arums, Frogs, Shells Signed Christine Viennet
French Majolica Palissy Platter Arums, Frogs, Shells Signed Christine Viennet

French Majolica Palissy Platter Arums, Frogs, Shells Signed Christine Viennet

$2,800
Pine shells and wood coffee table with glass top circa 1970
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Unusual and rare pine shells and wood coffee table circa 1970
Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Pine shells and wood coffee table with glass top circa 1970
Pine shells and wood coffee table with glass top circa 1970

Pine shells and wood coffee table with glass top circa 1970

$2,972
Wedgwood Runnymede Turquoise Pink Shells, Floral Center 71 Pcs Dinner Set
By Wedgwood
Located in Germantown, MD
71 piece dinner set by Wedgwood with turquoise band and the rare pink shell model with Floral
Category

Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Bone, Porcelain

Wedgwood Runnymede Turquoise Pink Shells, Floral Center 71 Pcs Dinner Set
Wedgwood Runnymede Turquoise Pink Shells, Floral Center 71 Pcs Dinner Set

Wedgwood Runnymede Turquoise Pink Shells, Floral Center 71 Pcs Dinner Set

$4,500
19th Century Victorian Brass Nautilus Shell Shaped Coal Scuttle or Purdonium
Located in Haarlem, NL
Lovely example of the Victorians design at its best. A rare nautilus or shell shaped coal scuttle
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Brass Nautilus Shell Shaped Coal Scuttle or Purdonium
19th Century Victorian Brass Nautilus Shell Shaped Coal Scuttle or Purdonium

19th Century Victorian Brass Nautilus Shell Shaped Coal Scuttle or Purdonium

$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian Solid Silver Salt/Butter Dish Pair Shell - Stephen Smith 1866
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent and rare Victorian solid silver shell salt/butter dish
Category

Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Salt/Butter Dish Pair Shell - Stephen Smith 1866
Antique Victorian Solid Silver Salt/Butter Dish Pair Shell - Stephen Smith 1866

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Salt/Butter Dish Pair Shell - Stephen Smith 1866

$1,711
Antique 18th Century Button Cameo of a Young Man Shell Carving Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This rare button features a shell cameo of a young man carved in antique manner. The cameo is
Category

Antique 1780s European George III Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Antique 18th Century Button Cameo of a Young Man Shell Carving Silver
Antique 18th Century Button Cameo of a Young Man Shell Carving Silver

Antique 18th Century Button Cameo of a Young Man Shell Carving Silver

$2,021
18th Century French Louis XV/Provincial French Buffet with Black Shell Marble
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Board/Buffet) This beautiful example , is a substantial yet subtle sideboard with rare black shell
Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Marble, Iron

18th Century French Louis XV/Provincial French Buffet with Black Shell Marble
18th Century French Louis XV/Provincial French Buffet with Black Shell Marble

18th Century French Louis XV/Provincial French Buffet with Black Shell Marble

$5,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Vase with a Damselfly
By Émile Gallé
Located in PARIS, FR
Vase with a Damselfly by Émile GALLE (1846-1904) A rare shell-shaped vase made in blue glass with
Category

1890s Art Nouveau More Art

Materials

Blown Glass

Vase with a Damselfly
Vase with a Damselfly

Émile Gallé
Vase with a Damselfly, circa 1890

$24,967
Pair of Worcester Barr Flight Barr Porcelain Saucers with Bat-Printed Shells
By Barr, Flight Barr Worcester
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
interest in scientific research and rendering. Conchology, or the study of shells, became especially
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Worcester Barr Flight Barr Porcelain Saucers with Bat-Printed Shells
Pair of Worcester Barr Flight Barr Porcelain Saucers with Bat-Printed Shells

Pair of Worcester Barr Flight Barr Porcelain Saucers with Bat-Printed Shells

$400 / set
Three-Seat Shell Tandem Sofa By Charles Ray Eames for Herman Miller C.1974
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Bernville, PA
Rare tandem shell seating designed by Charles & Ray Eames, USA 1974. This piece features three
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Three-Seat Shell Tandem Sofa By Charles Ray Eames for Herman Miller C.1974
Three-Seat Shell Tandem Sofa By Charles Ray Eames for Herman Miller C.1974

Three-Seat Shell Tandem Sofa By Charles Ray Eames for Herman Miller C.1974

$8,500
Victorian 1870 Operculum Carved Shell Memento Ring In 14Kt Yellow And Rose Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian ring with carved operculum shell An extremely rare piece, created in England during the
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1870 Operculum Carved Shell Memento Ring In 14Kt Yellow And Rose Gold
Victorian 1870 Operculum Carved Shell Memento Ring In 14Kt Yellow And Rose Gold

Victorian 1870 Operculum Carved Shell Memento Ring In 14Kt Yellow And Rose Gold

$2,228 Sale Price
20% Off
"Bellflowers" Vase
By Émile Gallé
Located in PARIS, FR
"Bellflowers" Vase by Émile GALLE (1846-1904) A very rare shell-shaped vase, double-layered blown
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau More Art

Materials

Blown Glass

"Bellflowers" Vase
"Bellflowers" Vase

Émile Gallé
"Bellflowers" Vase, circa 1900

$116,512
Fine French Art Deco Black and White Egg Shell Lacquer Round Side Table
By Jean Dunand
Located in New York City, NY
An unusual and rare egg shell lacquer geometric patterned gueridon, round top with three-legged
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Eggshell

Fine French Art Deco Black and White Egg Shell Lacquer Round Side Table
Fine French Art Deco Black and White Egg Shell Lacquer Round Side Table

Fine French Art Deco Black and White Egg Shell Lacquer Round Side Table

$9,750
Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Eggshell Tea Bowl Rare Black Ground Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Meiji Japanese Porcelain Eggshell Tea Bowl Rare Black Ground Marked. Egg Shell Tea cups
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Eggshell Tea Bowl Rare Black Ground Marked
Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Eggshell Tea Bowl Rare Black Ground Marked

Set of 2 Antique Japanese Porcelain Eggshell Tea Bowl Rare Black Ground Marked

$269 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Balinese Traditional Offering Container
Located in Fukuoka, JP
: 24.5 x 24.5 cm Materials: Brass, wood, shell inlay This rare and refined Balinese offering container
Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Balinese Traditional Offering Container
Balinese Traditional Offering Container

Balinese Traditional Offering Container

$1,470
Exquisite Joseph Malekan Handcrafted Natural Element sculptures
By Joseph Malekan
Located in Delray Beach, FL
. Malekan's pieces are highly sought after for their artistic use of natural shells, gemstones, and rare
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone

Exquisite Joseph Malekan Handcrafted Natural Element sculptures
Exquisite Joseph Malekan Handcrafted Natural Element sculptures

Exquisite Joseph Malekan Handcrafted Natural Element sculptures

$895
Antique French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Clam Necessaire Etui Sewing Box
By Palais Royal
Located in Northampton, GB
Royal Necessaire Etui. The Etui of rare clam shell shape framed in ormolu with engraved mother of pearl
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Clam Necessaire Etui Sewing Box
Antique French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Clam Necessaire Etui Sewing Box

Antique French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Clam Necessaire Etui Sewing Box

$12,938
Joe Colombo "Sella" mod. 1001 armchair, Italy 1963
By Joe Colombo, Comfort, Italy
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
"Sella" mod. 1001 armchair by Joe Colombo for Comfort, Italy 1963. Rare version with original black
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Joe Colombo "Sella" mod. 1001 armchair, Italy 1963
Joe Colombo "Sella" mod. 1001 armchair, Italy 1963

Joe Colombo "Sella" mod. 1001 armchair, Italy 1963

$12,483
18th Century German Antique Painted Rococo Bombe Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
rare carved shell pulls, a sculptural detail emblematic of Rococo’s fascination with organic, fluid
Category

Antique 18th Century German Rococo Cabinets

Materials

Wood

18th Century German Antique Painted Rococo Bombe Chest
18th Century German Antique Painted Rococo Bombe Chest

18th Century German Antique Painted Rococo Bombe Chest

$8,998
Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Armchair in Rosewood for Fritz Hansen Denmark 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, Denmark. Rare version with plywood shell veneered with beautiful grained Rosewood. Very good condition
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plywood

Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Armchair in Rosewood for Fritz Hansen Denmark 1960s
Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Armchair in Rosewood for Fritz Hansen Denmark 1960s

Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Armchair in Rosewood for Fritz Hansen Denmark 1960s

$1,200
Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Armchair in Rosewood for Fritz Hansen Denmark 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, Denmark. Rare version with plywood shell veneered with beautiful grained Rosewood. Very good condition
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plywood

Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Armchair in Rosewood for Fritz Hansen Denmark 1960s
Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Armchair in Rosewood for Fritz Hansen Denmark 1960s

Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Armchair in Rosewood for Fritz Hansen Denmark 1960s

$1,200
Vintage Köln Optik Genuine Tortoiseshell Gold Frame RX Reading Glasses
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare Köln Optik Genuine Tortoise Shell And Gold Combination Frame. Suitable For Rx, Prescription
Category

1970s German Sunglasses

Vintage Köln Optik Genuine Tortoiseshell Gold Frame RX Reading Glasses
Vintage Köln Optik Genuine Tortoiseshell Gold Frame RX Reading Glasses

Vintage Köln Optik Genuine Tortoiseshell Gold Frame RX Reading Glasses

$699
Late 19th Century Ceremonial Wood and Coconut Ladle, Bali Indonesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th Century Ceremonial Wood and Coconut Ladle, Bali Indonesia This is a rare coconut shell
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood, Coconut

Late 19th Century Ceremonial Wood and Coconut Ladle, Bali Indonesia
Late 19th Century Ceremonial Wood and Coconut Ladle, Bali Indonesia

Late 19th Century Ceremonial Wood and Coconut Ladle, Bali Indonesia

$900
Late 19th Century Ceremonial Wood and Coconut Ladle, Bali Indonesia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th Century Ceremonial Wood and Coconut Ladle, Bali Indonesia This is a rare coconut shell
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood, Coconut

Late 19th Century Ceremonial Wood and Coconut Ladle, Bali Indonesia
Late 19th Century Ceremonial Wood and Coconut Ladle, Bali Indonesia

Late 19th Century Ceremonial Wood and Coconut Ladle, Bali Indonesia

$750
Vintage Köln Optik Genuine Tortoiseshell Gold Frame RX Reading Koln Glasses
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Rare Köln Optik Genuine Tortoise Shell And Gold Combination Frame. Suitable For Rx, Prescription
Category

1970s German Sunglasses

Vintage Köln Optik Genuine Tortoiseshell Gold Frame RX Reading Koln Glasses
Vintage Köln Optik Genuine Tortoiseshell Gold Frame RX Reading Koln Glasses

Vintage Köln Optik Genuine Tortoiseshell Gold Frame RX Reading Koln Glasses

$699
Antique Silver "Momento Mori" Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This rare and evocative antique shell cameo features a Memento Mori motif—a symbolic reminder of
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Antique Silver "Momento Mori" Cameo Brooch
Antique Silver "Momento Mori" Cameo Brooch

Antique Silver "Momento Mori" Cameo Brooch

$2,390
Scarce Pair Space Age , Modernist Fiberglass Chairs by Vecta Group
By Vico Magistretti, Vecta Group, Mario Bellini
Located in Buffalo, NY
glossy white fiberglass surrounding it. Quality black fabric shell.. A super rare set. restored (at some
Category

Vintage 1970s Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Scarce Pair Space Age , Modernist Fiberglass Chairs by Vecta Group
Scarce Pair Space Age , Modernist Fiberglass Chairs by Vecta Group

Scarce Pair Space Age , Modernist Fiberglass Chairs by Vecta Group

$5,200 / set
Dutch Colonial Period Ceylonese Guardian Lion Sculpture – 18th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
richly developed Inlaid eyes, likely of bone or shell — rare and intact Carved from nadun wood
Category

Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Dutch Colonial Period Ceylonese Guardian Lion Sculpture – 18th Century
Dutch Colonial Period Ceylonese Guardian Lion Sculpture – 18th Century

Dutch Colonial Period Ceylonese Guardian Lion Sculpture – 18th Century

$1,937
Set of 2 Silène loungechairs by M Borgnat for Clairitex, 1960s
By Clairitex
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very rare set of 2 fiberglass shell lounge chairs designed by M. Borgant for Clairitex. The chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s French Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of 2 Silène loungechairs by M Borgnat for Clairitex, 1960s
Set of 2 Silène loungechairs by M Borgnat for Clairitex, 1960s

Set of 2 Silène loungechairs by M Borgnat for Clairitex, 1960s

$1,486 / set
1890s Victorian Cameo Brooch Of A Gentleman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
extremely rare fine carved Shell Cameo depiction of a Gentlemen. METAL: 18k yellow gold. WEIGHT: 13.7
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

1890s Victorian Cameo Brooch Of A Gentleman
1890s Victorian Cameo Brooch Of A Gentleman

1890s Victorian Cameo Brooch Of A Gentleman

$2,900
Herman Miller Eames Dining Chair and Table Set
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
blue. A rare and unique set. All shells in good condition with no cracks or holes. Eggshell tabletop in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Herman Miller Eames Dining Chair and Table Set
Herman Miller Eames Dining Chair and Table Set

Herman Miller Eames Dining Chair and Table Set

$4,999
A Paul Storr Silver 12 Place Canteen
By Paul Storr
Located in Cornwall, GB
A superb 12 place silver canteen by Paul Storr. Double struck in the fiddle, thread and shell
Category

Antique 1810s English George III Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Paul Storr Silver 12 Place Canteen
A Paul Storr Silver 12 Place Canteen

A Paul Storr Silver 12 Place Canteen

$30,804
A 6 Place Canteen by Paul Storr, 1813-1817
By Paul Storr
Located in Cornwall, GB
shell heel; the rare thread heel. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a superb 6 place setting
Category

Antique 1810s English George III Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

A 6 Place Canteen by Paul Storr, 1813-1817
A 6 Place Canteen by Paul Storr, 1813-1817

A 6 Place Canteen by Paul Storr, 1813-1817

$14,375
Tulip chair by Erwin and Estelle Laverne
By Erwine Estelle Laverne
Located in Utrecht, NL
Laverne, 1958, for Laverne International. Outer shell structured, inner shell smooth. A rare sculptural
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tulip chair by Erwin and Estelle Laverne
Tulip chair by Erwin and Estelle Laverne

Tulip chair by Erwin and Estelle Laverne

$5,825
17th Century Italian Milano Renaissance Period Bone Ivory Ebony Tabletop Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
era better than these rare authentic small table cabinets with their refined decorations
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

17th Century Italian Milano Renaissance Period Bone Ivory Ebony Tabletop Cabinet
17th Century Italian Milano Renaissance Period Bone Ivory Ebony Tabletop Cabinet

17th Century Italian Milano Renaissance Period Bone Ivory Ebony Tabletop Cabinet

$9,500
Antique Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray of Coconut Wood
Located in Point Richmond, CA
any piece of furniture made with coconut-shell are very rare. This unique material was cut and crafted
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects

Materials

Wood, Coconut

Antique Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray of Coconut Wood
Antique Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray of Coconut Wood

Antique Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray of Coconut Wood

$3,200
21st Century Bracelet Silver Mesh 18k Yellow Gold Ammolite Diamonds Frogs Leaves
By Vicente Gracia Art Jewellery
Located in Valencia, ES
rare fossilized shell, known as Ammolite. This mineralized gemstone originated from the extinct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 24k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

21st Century Bracelet Silver Mesh 18k Yellow Gold Ammolite Diamonds Frogs Leaves
21st Century Bracelet Silver Mesh 18k Yellow Gold Ammolite Diamonds Frogs Leaves

21st Century Bracelet Silver Mesh 18k Yellow Gold Ammolite Diamonds Frogs Leaves

$26,631 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Merlot Red Ceramic Vide-Poche by Gabriel Keramik, Sweden 1960s
By Gabriel Keramik
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This rare and exquisite shell dish from Gabriel features a striking Art Deco design, numbered 746
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Merlot Red Ceramic Vide-Poche by Gabriel Keramik, Sweden 1960s
Art Deco Merlot Red Ceramic Vide-Poche by Gabriel Keramik, Sweden 1960s

Art Deco Merlot Red Ceramic Vide-Poche by Gabriel Keramik, Sweden 1960s

$340
Trifari Faux Pearls, Original Box
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Faux Pearls with rare Original Shell Box in velvet. Sterling paste clasp signed Trifari
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Trifari Faux Pearls, Original Box
Trifari Faux Pearls, Original Box

Trifari Faux Pearls, Original Box

$475
Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Silver Classical Antique 2.5 Inches
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and very rare large antique Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch with a hand
Category

20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Silver Classical Antique 2.5 Inches
Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Silver Classical Antique 2.5 Inches

Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Silver Classical Antique 2.5 Inches

$1,895
Nude Apollo God Archer Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Silver Antique VIctorian
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a museum quality absolutely stunning and very rare large antique Shell Cameo Pendant
Category

20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Nude Apollo God Archer Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Silver Antique VIctorian
Nude Apollo God Archer Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Silver Antique VIctorian

Nude Apollo God Archer Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Silver Antique VIctorian

$2,500
1st Generation Charles Eames Zenith/Herman Miller Plastic Rope Edge Chair
By Herman Miller, Zenith, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare, early set of 4 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass arm shell chairs, extremely rare "Raw Umber
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1st Generation Charles Eames Zenith/Herman Miller Plastic Rope Edge Chair
1st Generation Charles Eames Zenith/Herman Miller Plastic Rope Edge Chair

1st Generation Charles Eames Zenith/Herman Miller Plastic Rope Edge Chair

$2,900 / item
Charles and Ray Eames DAX chair by Herman Miller, 70s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Athens, Attiki
as part of a New York Moma competition. An iconic piece of design in a very rare version. Moulded
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Charles and Ray Eames DAX chair by Herman Miller, 70s
Charles and Ray Eames DAX chair by Herman Miller, 70s

Charles and Ray Eames DAX chair by Herman Miller, 70s

$1,545
Winged Angels Nude Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace 14 Karat Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a museum quality absolutely stunning and very rare large antique Shell Cameo Pendant
Category

20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Winged Angels Nude Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace 14 Karat Gold Antique
Winged Angels Nude Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace 14 Karat Gold Antique

Winged Angels Nude Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace 14 Karat Gold Antique

$5,500
Vintage Köln Optik Genuine Tortoiseshell Silver Frame RX Reading Koln Glasses
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New, rare Köln Optik genuine tortoise shell and silver combination frame. Suitable for RX
Category

1970s German Sunglasses

Vintage Köln Optik Genuine Tortoiseshell Silver Frame RX Reading Koln Glasses
Vintage Köln Optik Genuine Tortoiseshell Silver Frame RX Reading Koln Glasses

Vintage Köln Optik Genuine Tortoiseshell Silver Frame RX Reading Koln Glasses

$699
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Rare Shells For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of rare shells is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique rare shells was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bone and tortoise shell. Rare shells have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of rare shells to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco rare shells are of considerable interest. Binazzi, Charles Eames and Tiffany Co. each produced beautiful rare shells that are worth considering.

How Much are Rare Shells?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,059, while they’re typically $109 on the low end and $347,629 highest priced.

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