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A George Jones Majolica Turquoise Oyster Server, English, ca. 1874
By George Jones
Located in Banner Elk, NC
naturalistic oyster shell glazed in white and pink, the reverse with brown and yellow glazed tortoiseshell
Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Majolica

George Jones Majolica Turquoise Oyster Server, English, ca. 1874
By George Jones
Located in Banner Elk, NC
naturalistic oyster shell glazed in white, with pink glazed border, the reverse with brown and yellow glazed
Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Majolica

Hollywood Regency Pink Pearlized Ceramic Clam Shell Decorative Dish Catchall
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
small decorative dish in the shape of a clam shell or oyster shell, with an antique white center and an
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ceramic

The Nativity, Large Italian Old Master Oil Painting on canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
beautifully presented in this ornate gilt frame with oyster shell scrolled moulding to the upper section
Category

Early 18th Century Old Masters Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fulsome Sterling Silver Charm Necklace, circa 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
martini mixer, a hope chest, an oyster shell sheltering a pearl, and charms painted with enamel, to name a
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Celestial
By Vivian Wang
Located in Rye, NY
oyster shells in ancient times). This doll, CELESTIAL, is dressed in a garment inspired by the styles of
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Late 17th Century Other Art Style Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Majolica Turquoise Shells Oyster Platter
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Oversize 19th Majolica turquoise oyster platter signed Sarreguemines. The platter have 12 shells
Category

1890s French Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Majolica

Shell Shaped French Porcelain Oceanic Oyster Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Asian inspired French porcelain, shell shaped oyster plate with six wells, each with a hand
Category

Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Rolex Rose Gold Shell Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Rolex MPN: 1025 Model: Oyster Perpetual Case Material: Stainless Steel with 14k Rose Gold
Category

Late 20th Century Used Oyster Shells

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Pair of Deco End Tables in Silverleaf with Carrara Marble Tops by Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
Carrara marble top offering distinctive stone grain in tones of oyster shell and dove gray. The tables
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1940s American Art Deco Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Carrara Marble, Silver Leaf

Majolica Yellow Shell Oyster Platter Sarreguemines Circa 1930
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Yellow Shell Oyster Platter Sarreguemines Circa 1930. The platter have 12 shells between
Category

1930s French Art Deco Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Japanese Meiji Musha Ningyo Dolls of Empress Jingū and Minister Takenouchi
Located in Astoria, NY
many layers of tinted gofun (oyster shell lacquer), creating exceptionally expressive faces, with glass
Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wood, Lacquer

Iki Ningyo Living Doll Face, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
mâché versions. It was coated with a thin layer of gofun, which is made from ground oyster shell and
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Wood

Large Japanese Bunraku Puppet Signed
By Ningyo Ken I 1
Located in Astoria, NY
(crushed oyster shell). His head moves up and down, and his wrists and all joints of his fingers move. The
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Paint

Iki Ningyo Living Doll Face, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
mâché versions. It was coated with a thin layer of gofun, which is made from ground oyster shell and
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Wood

An Early American Art Nouveau Bronze "Blue Crab" Inkwell by, Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
inkwell reservoir with beaded rim and a hinged lid mounted with the a natural oyster shell and finished in
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Bronze

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th Majolica three shells oyster wall plate signed longchamp. Diameter / 8 inches.
Category

1890s French French Provincial Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th Majolica three shells oyster wall plate signed longchamp. Diameter / 8 inches.
Category

1890s French French Provincial Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th Majolica three shells oyster wall plate signed Longchamp. Measure: Diameter / 8 inches.
Category

1890s French French Provincial Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Set of Six French Majolica Pastel Shell Oyster Plates
By Sarraguemines
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive set of six French Majolica shell oyster plates by Sarreguemines featuring a rare pastel
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ceramic

William Brownfield English Staffordshire Shell Edge Coral Oyster Plate
By William Brownfield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An English shell edge porcelain Oyster wall plate, William Brownfield & Son Pottery, Burslem
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Mid-19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ceramic

Longchamp French Majolica Sienna Earthenware Basketweave Shell Oyster Plate
By Longchamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French majolica glazed oyster plate from the faïence factory of Longchamp, circa 1930-1950
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage John Gordon Leak Sterling Silver Inlaid Zuni Knife Wing Bracelet, 1938
Located in Los Angeles, CA
natural turquoise, spiny oyster shell, and mother of pearl inlaid into a black jet background. Made by the
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Turquoise, Other, Sterling Silver

Antique 17th C William Mary Oyster Veneered Lace Box
Located in London, GB
formed resembles an oyster shell the technique acquired the name of oyster veneering. This technique is
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1680s British Used Oyster Shells

Antique English "Mintons" Majolica Porcelain Fish Clam Shell Oyster Plate
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare Antique English "Mintons" Majolica porcelain "Fish & Clam-Shell" turquoise, brown & green
Category

Mid-19th Century English Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Porcelain

George Jones English Palissy Majolica Tortoise Shell Glazed Oyster Plate
By George Jones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare six-well majolica glazed oyster plate by George Jones, Stoke-on-Trent, England, circa early
Category

19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Earthenware

French Porcelain Fan-Shell Shaped Oyster Plates, Set of Five
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of five, shell or fan shaped French porcelain oyster plates, circa 1890-1910. Five wells
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Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Sarreguemines Barbotine Majolica Pastel Glazed Seaweed and Shell Oyster Plate
By Sarreguemines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French majolica oyster plate in an unusual pastel coloring, Sarreguemines, circa 1930. Six
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
By Sarreguemines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Majolica oyster plate in gorgeous deep coloring, Sarreguemines, circa 1890. Six
Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Earthenware

Earl Plummer Turquoise Lapis Coral Pendant Navajo TSF Dine 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Dearborn, MI
stunning colors. He favors silver and gold, and uses natural turquoise, spiny oyster shell, coral, lapis
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1990s Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
By Sarreguemines
Located in London, GB
Creating a wonderful display for Oysters or sea food this French Majolica oyster plate in lustrous
Category

1890s French French Provincial Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Wedgwood Set with Scallop Shell Shaped Dishes, Clam Shaped Tureens a Nautilus
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
with their covers and stands Four oyster shell-shaped oblong serving dishes for cookies or other
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Earthenware

Porcelain Coral and Sea Shell Scroll Shape Hand-Painted Oyster Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
oyster wells, a scallop shaped sauce well, and two smaller cockle shells, all with gilded accents. A deep
Category

19th Century German Belle Époque Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Porcelain

German Hand-Painted Shell Motif Molded Porcelain Oyster Plate, circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique German Hand-Painted & Molded Porcelain Oyster Plate in Shell Motif, Circa 1870's-1880's
Category

Late 19th Century German Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Majolica Turquoise-Ground Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1875
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Minton Majolica Oyster plate, the relief-molded dish with six oyster wells glazed in turquoise
Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1874
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, the relief-molded dish with six oyster wells glazed in seafoam green
Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1872
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, the relief-molded dish with six oyster wells glazed in seafoam green
Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Seafoam Green Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1872
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Minton Majolica oyster plate, the relief-molded dish with six oyster wells glazed in seafoam green
Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Turquoise-Ground Oyster Plate, Shells and Seaweed, Dated 1873
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Minton Majolica Oyster Plate, the relief-molded dish with six oyster wells glazed in turquoise
Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Majolica

French Haviland Limoges Porcelain Hand-Painted Sea Fan Shells Oyster Plate
By Haviland Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A porcelain oyster plate with six shell shaped wells, each showing a hand painted sea life specimen
Category

1880s French Aesthetic Movement Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Fives-Lille French Majolica Turquoise Scallop Shell Six Well Oyster Plate
By Fives-Lille
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French majolica oyster plate made by Fives-Lille, circa 1885-1890. A central sauce well is
Category

Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Earthenware

Rolex Yellow Gold Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Date Gold Shell Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Date / Ref. 15505 METAL
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1980s Swiss Used Oyster Shells

Rolex Yellow Gold Shell Top Oyster Perpetual Date Watch From 1972
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Date / Ref. 1550 METAL
Category

1980s Swiss Used Oyster Shells

Orchies French Faïence Majolica Pink Shell Seaweed Oyster Plate, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Majolica glazed French faïence Oyster plate, attributed to Orchies, circa 1900. Showing six
Category

Early 1900s French Aesthetic Movement Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Earthenware

Oyster or Shell Shaped Catchall Dish with Crest, Limoges France, 1900s
By Limoges
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fantastic French porcelain hand painted vide poche or catchall in the shape of a clam shell or
Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Gold

19th Century Shell Prints in Vintage French Oyster Stick Frames Sold Separately
Located in Atlanta, GA
shell prints, priced and sold individually. Used by farmers to raise oysters, the wooden sticks are
Category

Mid-20th Century French Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Wood, Glass

Antique English Art Nouveau Majolica "Shells Pond Lily" Oyster Plate, Ca 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very rare Antique English Majolica Art Nouveau "Shells and Pond Lily" 4-well oyster plate, Signed
Category

Late 19th Century English Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Antique American "Union Porcelain Works" Sea-Shell Design Oyster Plate, Ca 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American "Union Porcelain Works" Porcelain Oyster Plate in a Sea-Shell Design, Circa 1880
Category

Late 19th Century American Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Crescent Shape Sky Blue and Pink Shells Hand-Painted Oyster Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Continental porcelain crescent shaped oyster plate, five pink and white wells on a sky-blue
Category

19th Century German Belle Époque Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Finding Her Way In
By Judith Kruger
Located in Phoenix, AZ
mineral pigments, oyster shell, graphite, gold leaf, flashe on Kumohada paper and linen, framed
Category

2010s Abstract Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid-Century French St. Jean de Bretagne Orange Scallop Shell Oyster Plate
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand painted faience oyster plate made by Saint- Jean de Bretagne, near Quimper, France – circa
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Ceramic

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Gold Shell Series in New Condition, circa 1972
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Date METAL / MATERIAL
Category

1970s Swiss Modernist Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Gold

Trompe L oeil Fringed Napkin over Shells Square Pink Porcelain Oyster Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A late 19th century deep-dish, square French porcelain oyster plate, molded to show a white trompe
Category

Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Trompe L oeil Fringed Napkin over Shells Square Porcelain Oyster Plates, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of late 19th century deep-dish, square French porcelain oyster plates, molded to show a
Category

Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Porcelain

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaire with Oyster Veneer, circa 1785
By Jean-Francois Hache
Located in Greven, DE
transversely at an oblique angle, producing oval slices that resemble oyster shells, hence the name. Oyster
Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Fruitwood, Olive

Ben Boyd Turquoise Mother of Pearl Rainbow Man Belt Buckle Zuni Sterling Silver
Located in Dearborn, MI
spiny oyster shell, lapis and malachite. 100% Real Natural Gemstone Sterling Silver Excellent
Category

1990s Native American Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Japanese Hannya (般若) Noh Mask. Attributed to Takada Fuki (高田 冨季, 1935–2008)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
white pigment of powdered oyster shells (gofun) mixed with animal glue (nikawa) and water. ---- This
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20th Century Japanese Showa Used Oyster Shells

Materials

Wood

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Used Oyster Shells For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used oyster shells is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique used oyster shells was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and earthenware. Used oyster 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. Used oyster shells made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many used oyster shells are appealing in their simplicity, but Longchamp, Oscar Gutherz and Sarreguemines produced popular used oyster shells that are worth a look.

How Much are Used Oyster Shells?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $895, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $19,500 highest priced.