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19th Century Famille Rose "Shrimp" Dish
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully painted Shrimp Dish (or "Shell Dish") done in the Famille Rose color scheme, c. 1830
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Rose Mandarin "Shrimp" Dish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Chinese export "Shrimp" or "Shell" Dish, with Famille Rose and Mandarin artwork. c. 1835
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th c English Minton Black And White Floral Printed Dessert Service
Located in Stamford, CT
Plates 1-Shell Dish 1- Footed Comport Year 1824-1828
Category

Antique 19th Century British Porcelain

Late 19th Century Amethyst Glass and Silver Plate Epergne by Mappin Webb
By Mappin Webb
Located in Toronto, ONTARIO
" frame the top of the cup-shaped holder. The vase is center, mounted to a double sided scallop-shell
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Shell Salt Dish Set
Located in Richmond, VA
Rare, vintage pewter shell salt dish set of four with spoons. Stamped Metzke. Dish measures 1.25
Category

20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Pewter

Clam Shell Serving Dish
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Clam Shell serving dish in polished metal allow armetal in the style of Arthur Court from a
Category

Late 20th Century American Country Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Clam Shell Design Serving Dish
By A. Santos, Portugal 1
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Large clam shell design white glazed ceramic dish.
Category

Vintage 1980s Portuguese Adirondack Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Scallop Shell Silver Plated Serving Dish
Located in Stamford, CT
Silver plated scallop shell shaped serving dish with a curved coral detailed handle and starfish
Category

Early 20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Imari Shell Form Dish with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in Natchez, MS
Imari shell form dish with gilt bronze mounts.
Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Ceramics

Antique Kwan Wo Style Chinese Silver and Shell Butterfly Sweetmeat Caviar Dish
By Kwan Wo
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique silver and pinctada shell Chinese sweetmeat or caviar serving dish in the style of Kwan
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Kwan Wo Style Chinese Silver and Shell Butterfly Sweetmeat Caviar Dish
By Kwan Wo
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique silver and pinctada shell Chinese sweetmeat or caviar serving dish in the style of Kwan
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Arita ‘Abalone Shell’ Porcelain Dish, circa 1720, Edo Period
By Arita
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
A Japanese porcelain dish, Arita, circa 1720, Edo Period. The dish moulded in the shape of an
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Cardeilhac Fabulous French Sterling Silver Serving or Vegetable Dish Shells
By Cardeilhac
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
Cardeilhac fabulous French sterling silver serving or vegetable dish shells. Head of Minerve 1
Category

Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Early Derby Blue and White Shell Sweetmeat Dish on Original Stand
Located in London, GB
Some chipping to edges of shells
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Ceramics

Rare Chelsea Raised Anchor Silver Shaped Dish
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A fine and rare Chelsea raised anchor moulded silver shape Dessert Dish, with shell form handles
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair French Brass Shell Form Dishes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Brass Shell Form Dish with Floral Engraving, Mounted Flying Serpent Form handle extending to tripod
Category

20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Chinese Porcelain European Subject Famille Rose Saucer Dish, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A Chinese porcelain European subject famille rose semi-egg shell saucer dish painted with figures
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

George IV Sterling Silver Antique Large Entree Dish and Cover Richard Sibley
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
A truly impressive early 19th century circular shell and gadroon designed entree dish. The lid is
Category

Antique 1820s British Sterling Silver

Grotto Giltwood Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
The giltwood shell-form dish held aloft by a branch-form tripod base mounted with oak branches and
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint, Gesso

Irish Chippendale Style George III Mahogany Silver Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
An elegant Irish George III Mahogany silver table of excellent size with dished top, carved shell
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Irish George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

German Rococo Japanned Tea Table
Located in New York, NY
, is similarly decorated with gilded edging and gilded shells centering each side. The dished, red
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Italian Gilded Table Show Pieces
Located in Raalte, NL
with on top a shell as dish. It's all around decorated with shells and leaves. The bottom is filled
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Rococo Serving Pieces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

George II Period Japanned Tea Table
Located in New York, NY
support cabriole legs with gilded acanthus leaves above the feet and gilded shells on the knees. The apron
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Tray Tables

Alfredo Barbini Handblown Murano Glass Centerpiece Bowl
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Miami, FL
Large and exquisite handblown Murano glass ribbed shell centerpiece bowl or dish maintaining its
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Blown Glass

Distinguished Worcester Porcelain Dessert Service Early 19th Century
By Flight, Barr Barr Worcester
Located in New York, NY
shell dishes, 1 large oval dish, and 12 plates totaling 19 pieces. Marked on the reverse with an
Category

20th Century British Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Turquoise Ceramic Clam Shell Dish
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Turquoise ceramic clam shell dish Size: 7.5" W x 7.5" D x 1" H.
Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Alabaster Shell Dish
Located in Oaks, PA
Art Deco alabaster shell dish, finely carved alabaster shell raised on white marble base. Great for
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Sterling Silver Shell Dish, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A late 20th century sterling silver shell dish. The dish has an engraved decoration and is
Category

Late 20th Century European Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Worcester "Pagoda" Pattern Porcelain Shell Dish
By Royal Worcester
Located in Baltimore, MD
Exquisite Worcester porcelain shell dish in the "Pagoda" pattern has full "Barr Flight & Barr
Category

Antique 19th Century British Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Brass Decorative Shell Dish
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Offered by the Antique Textiles Galleries: Vintage brass sea shell decorative dish.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Country Tableware

Materials

Brass

Solid Silver Late 19thC BUTTER SHELL DISH Hallmarked:- Sheffield 1896
By Atkin Brothers
Located in York, GB
A solid silver, shell shaped BUTTER DISH - made at the end of the 19th. Century. The maker`s
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Silver Plated Squirrel Dish
Located in Stamford, CT
Edwardian silver plated nut serving dish with scallop shell dish and detailed squirrel on handle
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Mario Buccellati Sterling Silver Salt Dishes
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Stamford, CT
scallop shell dish supported by seahorse figures with small scallop shell form feet. Made in Milan, Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Shell Serving Dish
Located in Stamford, CT
English silver plate tri section scallop shell serving dish, circa late 1940s. Please note of wear
Category

Vintage 1940s English Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

White Ceramic Clam Shell Serving Dish
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Large white porcelain finish ceramic clam shell serving dish. Stamped Portugal.
Category

Vintage 1980s Portuguese Country Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Small Pewter Shell Trinket Dish
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage small Pewter shell trinket dish. Measures: 4' W x 3" D x 0.25" H.
Category

1990s American Bohemian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Pewter

Ceramic Clam Shell Decorative Serving Dish
By Frankoma Pottery
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique Textiles Galleries: Big ceramic clam shell from Francoma OH. Midcentury glazed pottery
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Brass or Bronze Salamander and Shell Footed Dish
Located in Concord, MA
Antique brass or bronze salamander mounted on a mother-of-pearl lined shell on three bun feet
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Sterling Narragansett Shell Almond Dish with Spoon
Located in Stamford, CT
Aesthetic Movement style Narragansett shell shaped Almond dish with one shell foot and decorative
Category

Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Scale Clam Shell Murano Glass Dish
By Barovier&Toso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish, large scale Barovier et Toso Murano glass shell shaped dish was acquired from a Palm
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Mercury Glass Clam Shell Shape Decorative Glass Dish
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Mercury Glass Clam Shell shape decorative glass dish Size: 10 x 5 x 1.  
Category

Early 2000s Chinese Regency Decorative Bowls

Materials

Mercury Glass

Late 19th Century, a Fischer Shell-Shaped Decorative Dish
By Fischer J.
Located in London, GB
A decorative dish in the form of a sea-shell with gently scalloped edges. It is decorated in a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian Novelty Silver Plated Butter Dish, circa 1880
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A beautiful and unusual English Victorian novelty silver plated butter dish with shell and fish
Category

Antique 1880s European Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

1950s American Pink Milk Glass Candy Dish and Footed Bowl Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bowl features a scroll and shell motif. The lidded candy dish measures: 6.5" height x 5" diameter.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Serving Pieces

Materials

Milk Glass

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Shell Dish For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the shell dish you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and porcelain, every shell dish was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer shell dish, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A shell dish made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made shell dish over the years, but those crafted by Limoges, Spode and Alfredo Barbini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Shell Dish?

The average selling price for a shell dish at 1stDibs is $500, while they’re typically $40 on the low end and $11,500 for the highest priced.