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Christian Dior Homme Textured Tortoise Shell With Silver Hardware Sunglasses
By Dior Homme
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior Homme wonderfully detailed with a combination of textured tortoise shell as
Category

1990s Italian Sunglasses

Embossed silver ashtray with shells
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Embossed silver ashtray with shells and a central geometric figure with two coins of
Category

20th Century European Ashtrays

Materials

Silver

Set of Large Shell Shaped Plaster Fixtures, Sold individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8, circa 1940s French plaster light fixtures, in the shape of shells, with silver-leaf
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plaster

Smooth silver shell with reliefs
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Smooth silver shell with reliefs and cartouche on the handle. Metal: Silver. Origin
Category

Antique 19th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Smooth silver shell with friezes
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Smooth silver shell with grooves and cartouche on the handle. Metal: Silver. Origin
Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Half-shell shaped ashtray with silver frame
Located in Porto, PT
Description; Half-shell shaped ashtray with silver structure and leaf applications on the feet
Category

Antique 19th Century European Ashtrays

Materials

Silver

High-Spire Seashell with Sterling Silver Overlay
By Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage silvered sea shell. Comprising a high spire sea shell with silver overlay
Category

20th Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Silver

Silver shell-shaped ladle with engraved monogram cartouche
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver soup ladle in the shape of a shell with engraving surrounding a monogram card
Category

Antique 19th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

XX Century Italian Sterling Silver Centerpiece with shells
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Large sterling silver centerpiece. The centerpiece was made completely by hand, shaped, embossed
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Other Centerpieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Serving cutlery set in gold-plated silver with shells
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Serving cutlery set in gilded silver with shells, including spoons, knives, sauce
Category

20th Century European Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Silver Saltcellar with Glass Shells
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century French silver saltcellar with glass shells.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Aesthetic Era Sterling Bowl with Shell Motif by Whiting Manufacturing Company
By Whiting
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
. The sterling silver bowl features naturalistic repousse motifs of shells and seaweed, some of which
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Silver Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Gabriella Crespi shells with hand-decorated silver metal application
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of Gabriella Crespi shells with hand-decorated silver metal application, engraved signature
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Mid century silver plate large shell dish with hinge
Located in Birmingham, AL
Vintage Silver Plate Serving Shell Dish, gorgeous oversize silver plate serving shell. It opens on
Category

Mid-20th Century American Régence Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Wine jug in embossed silver with shells, scrolls and flowers
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver wine jug embossed with shells, scrolls and flowers. Metal: Silver. Origin
Category

Antique 19th Century European Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Two silver teaspoons with enameled floral shells and relief handles
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of two silver teaspoons with enameled shell with flowers and reliefs on the
Category

20th Century European Tableware

Materials

Silver

Set of eleven silver teaspoons with reliefs and shell handles
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of eleven silver teaspoons with reliefs and shell-shaped handles. Metal: Silver
Category

Antique 19th Century European Tableware

Materials

Silver

Dragon and Shell Cup in Silvered Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Cup dragon and shell with structure in metal in silver plated finish and with natural polished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver ashtray with shells, reliefs, four rests, and Masonic symbol
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver ashtray with shell relief, four cigarette holders and Masonic symbol in the
Category

20th Century European Ashtrays

Materials

Silver

Silver toothpick holder with mermaid figure resting on a shell
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toothpick holder with a mermaid figure resting on a shell with reliefs and a
Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Tableware

Materials

Silver

Guilloche silver shell ladle with engraved handle and monogram
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver guilloche soup ladle in the shape of a shell with engraving on the handle and a
Category

Antique 19th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Silver ashtray with shell-shaped reliefs and four cigarette holders
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver ashtray with shell-shaped reliefs and four cigarette holders. Metal: Silver
Category

Antique 19th Century European Ashtrays

Materials

Silver

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Perfume Bottle With A Hinged Silver And Tortoise
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Silver ashtray with shell-shaped reliefs and applications to support cigarettes
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver ashtray with shell-shaped reliefs and cigarette holders. Metal: Silver. Origin
Category

20th Century European Ashtrays

Materials

Silver

Shell-shaped silver ashtray with armorial reliefs and two cigarette holders
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Shell-shaped silver ashtray with armorial reliefs and two cigarette holders. Metal
Category

20th Century European Ashtrays

Materials

Silver

Six silver teaspoons and sugar scoop with shell-shaped relief handles
Located in Porto, PT
shape of shells. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 141.57 grams (Set of six
Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Tableware

Materials

Silver

Twelve silver teaspoons and sugar scoop with appliqués and shell handles
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of twelve teaspoons and sugar shovel in silver with applications and shells on the
Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Tableware

Materials

Silver

Silver dessert spoon with gold cloisonné shell in Russian style
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Enameled silver dessert spoon with gold-plated cloisonné shell and Russian taste
Category

20th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Silver soup ladle with grooves along the shell-shaped handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver soup ladle with grooves along the shell-shaped handle. Metal: Silver. Origin
Category

20th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Twelve silver oyster forks with exposed and shell-grooved handles
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of twelve silver oyster forks with revealed and shell-shaped grooves on the
Category

20th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Silver rice/serving spoon with relief friezes, shell and scrolls
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver rice and serving spoon with grooves along the handle in relief with shell and
Category

20th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Twelve silver coffee spoons and sugar shovel with shell engravings
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of twelve silver coffee spoons and sugar shovel with shell-shaped engravings on
Category

Antique 19th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

XXI Century Italian Solid Silver 800 Shell Centerpiece with Angel
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
"Shell" centerpiece in solid 800 silver completely handmade with angel. The object was made from a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Antique George III Cowrie Shell and Sterling Silver Vinaigrette (1809)
By Joseph Willmore
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English cowrie shell and sterling silver
Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jocelyn Burton Sterling Silver Tapered Tumbler or Mug with Cowrie Shell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful tumbler or cup by Jocelyn Burton. In sterling silver with an applied figural cowrie
Category

20th Century British Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Perfume Bottle With A Hinged Silver And Tortoise
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Six silver teaspoons with female figures on twisted handles and leaf shells
Located in Porto, PT
shells. Metal: Silver. Origin: Asian. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 49.61 grams (Set of six teaspoons
Category

20th Century European Tableware

Materials

Silver

Set of five silver teaspoons with handle appliqués and cut-out shells
Located in Porto, PT
shell. Metal: Silver. Origin: Asian. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 32.68 grams (Set of five spoons
Category

20th Century European Tableware

Materials

Silver

Smooth silver soup ladle with a trim on the shell
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Smooth silver soup ladle with a groove on the shell. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese
Category

20th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Vintage Los Castillo Silver Butterfly Pitcher with Malachite Shell Inlay
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Los Castillo silver-plated pitcher from Taxco, Mexico, featuring a whimsical and
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Malachite, Silver Plate

Twelve silver coffee spoons with gilt shells and raised cartouches
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of twelve silver coffee spoons with golden shells and raised cartouches on the
Category

Antique 19th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Ten silver dessert spoons with engraved shells and twisted Russian handles
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of ten silver dessert spoons with engraving on the shells and twisted handles in
Category

20th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Silver rice and serving spoon with shell shape on the handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver rice and serving spoon with shell shape on the handle. Metal: Silver. Origin
Category

20th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Silver ice cream scoop with smooth shell and crimped handle reliefs
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver ice cream scoop with smooth shell and crimped reliefs along the handle with
Category

20th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Silver ice cream scoop with smooth shell and crimped handle reliefs
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver ice cream scoop with smooth shell and crimped reliefs along the handle with
Category

20th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Eleven silver dessert spoons with Russian-style engraved shells and handles
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of eleven silver dessert spoons with Russian-style engraving on the shells and
Category

Antique 19th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Shell-shaped silver rice/serving spoon with reliefs and grooved handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Rice and serving spoon in shell-shaped silver with reliefs and grooves on the handle
Category

20th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Elkington Co Silver Plated Dolphin Shell Salt Cellar with Silver Gilt lining
By Elkington Co.
Located in London, GB
A stunning Elkington & Co, 19th century silver plated and silver gilt Dolphin & Clam Shell Open
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Rococo Revival Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver soup ladle with grooves along the handle and embossed shell
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver soup ladle with grooves along the handle and embossed shell. Metal: Silver
Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Vintage Silver Plate Shell Tray with Coral Shaped Enamel Feet
Located in Toronto, ON
This vintage silver plate shell tray is an exquisite piece, featuring intricate craftsmanship and
Category

Late 20th Century American Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Vintage Silver Plate Shell Tray with Coral Shaped Enamel Feet
Located in Toronto, ON
This vintage silver plate shell tray is an exquisite piece, featuring intricate craftsmanship and
Category

Late 20th Century American Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

Set of 3 Fish Bottle Openers with Abalone Shell and Alpaca Silver
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
abalone shell in lovely swirling colors of silver, purple, blue, green, and black. Fish are stylized with
Category

Mid-20th Century South American Arts and Crafts Barware

Materials

Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Centre-Piece Shell-Shaped with Base
Located in VALENZA, IT
Shell-shaped oval centerpiece completely handmade with base, embossed and chisel finish. Maker
Category

1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of six silver teaspoons with palms on the shells and engraved handles
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of six silver teaspoons with palms on the shells and engraved handles. Metal
Category

Antique 19th Century European Tableware

Materials

Silver

Silver rice and serving spoon with shell shape on the handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver rice and serving spoon with frieze and ladle on the handle. Metal: Silver
Category

20th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Set of twelve silver teaspoons with shells and raised grooves on the handles
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of twelve silver teaspoons with shells and raised friezes on the handles. Metal
Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Tableware

Materials

Silver

Damon Tray with Natural Shells
Located in Paris, FR
Tray Damon all with natural shells, with white and black natural shells. With brass handles
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

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Shells With Silver For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of shells with silver on 1stDibs. A piece of shells with silver — often made from metal, silver and shell — can elevate any home. Find 469 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of shells with silver now, or shop our selection of 27 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of shells with silver — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of shells with silver is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Victorian and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. The Couroc Company, Binazzi and Interi each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of shells with silver that is worth considering.

How Much is a Shells With Silver?

The average selling price for a piece of shells with silver at 1stDibs is $1,802, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $1,302,437 for the highest priced.
Questions About Shells With Silver
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Shell chairs are iconic mid-century modern chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and first released in 1963. In terms of both process and aesthetics, the Shell chair was ahead of its time when it was introduced. The expressive seat and back are made out of form-pressed oak or walnut laminates and topped with upholstered cushions for maximum comfort. Its design includes a tapered three-leg structure with two front legs made of one continuous piece and a separate hind leg that supports the backrest. This gives the chair a feeling of lightness without sacrificing stability. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Shell chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, if used properly, some artillery shells can explode. In the 19th century, artillery shells were designed to burst on impact causing shrapnel. Military collectors and firearm enthusiasts often proudly display artillery shells as vintage decor. Shop a selection of military memorabilia on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether the Shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, creator Hans J. Wegner designed the curves of the backrest and the seat to complement the contours of the human body in order to provide ample support when the Shell chair made its debut in 1963. Chairs became Wegner’s specialty, and over the years he designed over 500 of them. More than 100 of his designs, such as the Wishbone chair and the Papa Bear chair, went into production. Shop a selection of Shell chairs and other vintage Hans Wegner seating on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In nature, you can find giant clam shells along the shorelines of the Philippines and in the Sabah coral reefs in Malaysian Borneo. To purchase giant clam shells, check out reputable online platforms, auction houses and antique stores. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of giant clam shells.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not the Wegner shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal preference. Wegner did design the dramatically curved seat and gently tapered back to properly support the contours of the human body. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The history of the Wegner Shell Chair begins in 1963. Hans J. Wegner unveiled the chair at the Furniture Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen, Denmark. Often described as being "wing-like," the chair's radical fluid lines were considered a bit too futuristic at the time. Initially, mixed reviews from critics and the general public, as well as production difficulties, resulted in a very limited early run. Twelve new models were produced for a retrospective exhibition celebrating Wegner's 77th birthday in 1989, and the design began garnering renewed attention (a photograph of the chair was even selected to grace the cover of the exhibition catalog). In 1998, nearly a decade following the piece's reemergence at the retrospective event, Carl Hansen Søn reintroduced the Shell chair 35 years after it was first released, and it has felt relevant ever since. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Hans Wegner Shell chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Capiz shell designs have been described as rustic and boho. Capiz is a type of flat pearl made from a windowpane oyster found in and named for the province of Capiz in the Philippines. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Capiz shell items from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    Yes, argent silver is real silver. Also called argentium silver, it is an alloy that consists of 93.5% to 96% silver, depending on the manufacturer's formula. Instead of being mixed entirely with copper, the pure silver in argentium silver is usually combined with a blend of copper and germanium, giving the metal improved heat and stain resistance. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Yes, Poole Silver is real silver. However, the American silversmith didn't produce all of its pieces out of solid silver. Poole developed an electro-plating technique that allowed a thin, durable layer of silver to be applied over sturdy base metals. On 1stDibs, find a range of Poole Silver Co. silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most thai silver has more pure silver in it than standard sterling silver. Most sterling silver is 92.5% silver with another alloy, typically copper, making up the rest of the metal. Thai silver often falls in the range of 97.5-99% pure silver, so a significantly higher percentage of it is pure silver, making it softer and less likely to tarnish. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary silver jewelry from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    Yes, Godinger silver is real silver. The American luxury brand produces tableware, decorative objects and giftware out of silver plate. As a result, their silver items have a base metal to which a layer of genuine silver is applied. They are not usually solid silver. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Godinger silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It depends on the make and model whether or not silver cutlery contains real silver. Some flatware contains a percentage of sterling silver, however, not all silvertone flatware contains silver. Shop a wide collection of flatware, including silver, on 1stDIbs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    Yes, Leonard silver is real silver. However, the Leonard Silver Company electroplated most of its pieces, crafting them from base metal and finishing them with a thin layer of genuine silver. During the 1970s, Towle purchased Leonard Silver and continued to produce silver-plate serving trays and other silver-plated tableware under the brand name through the late 20th century. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Sheffield silver is part real silver, part copper. Sheffield manufactured what is known as a Sheffield plate, which is a “double sandwich” form of plating—it has a sheet of silver on each side of a piece of copper. Shop a selection of Sheffield pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To tell silver from silver plating, try holding a strong magnet near the item. If the magnet is attracted to the piece, it is most likely silver-plated, as solid silver is unlikely to be magnetic. You can also check the hallmarks. Markings that say silver plate, EP, EPNS, EPBM or BP indicate plating. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate the piece. Explore a large selection of silver jewelry, tableware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    Yes, Barbour silver is generally real silver. However, not all pieces produced by the brand are solid silver. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the American silversmith produced both solid sterling silver and silverplate tableware, flatware and decorative objects. Silverplate items consist primarily of base metal and have just a thin layer of genuine silver applied as a finish. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Barbour silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    Yes, electroplated silver is real silver. However, it is not solid silver. Electroplating is the process of coating a base metal with a thin layer of precious metal. In the case of electroplated silver, sterling or pure silver may be used as the precious metal. Due to the manufacturing process, an electroplated piece will consist primarily of another type of metal, such as nickel. Shop a large selection of silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Gorham silver is real silver, however, the silver content changes depending on the item. Some Gorham items are sterling silver, which isn’t pure silver, but a mix of mostly silver and a small amount of another alloy, likely copper. Some other Gorham items are silver-plated. Shop a collection of Gorham silver jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.