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Material: Shell
Cone Shell Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea
Located in New York, NY
A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea.
Large cone shells in concentric rows, seamlessly sewn onto a cotton macrame base, which has been hand-knotted around a sem...
Category
2010s Indonesian Tribal Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Cotton, Bamboo
Marble Picture Frame, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
A neutral tan marble picture frame with brass and mother of pearl accents, in the Modern style or Postmodern period, circa late-20th century, 1980s. Picture area: 3.19" Width x 5.13"...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
Chinese Mother of Pearl Mounted Box with Four Boxes and Counters, 18th Century
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and rare Chinese mother of pearl mounted games box with four matching interior boxes containing gaming counters and dating from the 18th century. The rectangular shape...
Category
1770s Chinese Qing Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Inlaid Mother Of Pearl
Located in Dallas, TX
Tortoiseshell tea caddy with inlaid mother of pearl from England. Metal lined under two lids. Excellent condition, circa 1860.
Category
1860s English Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage Coastal Plaster Shell Bust of Woman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Coastal bust of woman. A beautiful profile of a serene woman. A beautiful collection of shells wrap around her head and neck. Acqu...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Plaster
Palais Royal French Ormolu Mounted Desk Writing Set with Pen
By Palais Royal
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made antique French Palais Royal ormolu mounted mother of pearl desk stand with pen dating from around 1900. The stand comprises of an ornate looped wire work carrying handle with a candle holder mounted on a shaped metal body embossed and engraved with floral designs and with a coiled pen support one with a snake head terminal and other with a flower with a polished mother of pearl bowl...
Category
19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Ruler Selenite with an 18th Century Italian Fragment
Baroque Pearls on Lucite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Ruler Selenite with an 18th century Italian gold leaf fragment. Mica, and natural forming baroque pearls on a lucite base. Ruler selenite or "selenite logs" are single, prismatic selenite crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by the evaporation of ocean brine. This mineral is characterized by a silky, pearly luster called satin spar.
The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the artist and creative director of Interi. The date of manufacture reflects when she created the piece but the Italian fragment is originally 18th century.
Interi transforms Italian artifacts...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Organic Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
Pair of Ruler Selenite on Lucite Bases
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
A pair of ruler selenite on lucite bases. Ruler selenite or "selenite logs" are single, prismatic selenite crystals from Morocco that were formed in extensive beds by the evaporation of ocean brine. This mineral is a crystallized form of gypsum and is characterized by a silky, pearly luster called satin spare.
Interi transforms Italian artifacts...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal
$950 / set
Gabriella Binazzi - Shell and silvered brass duck-shaped trinket bowl, 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gabriella Binazzi
Shell and silvered brass duck-shaped trinket bowl.
Italian work by the Maison Binazzi, circa 1970.
W. 21 cm, D. 16 cm, H. 16 cm
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
19C Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Bone and Shell Domed Stationery Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY 19C Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Bone and Shell Domed Stationery Box – ‘Alice’s Box’.
Made in Vizagapatam, India, circa 1860-80.
We call this one: “Alice’s Box”! It has lived ‘a hard, well used and traveled life’, as is evident from the number of losses and repairs, as is obvious from the photos, especially to the faux ivory panels and bands to the top. The bonus to the loss of the frieze panels to the dome has a ‘bonus’, however, as their loss has revealed the most GORGEOUS faux blonde tortoiseshell underneath!
The box is dome/casket shaped.
The top has 3 bands, with the center one being the original. The 2 side bands are later ivorine.
The faux ivory and hand-painted medallions on the domed lid, have been saved and they depict Hindu Gods, Vishnu and Shiva.
The front and side panels are still in pretty good shape and are decorated with lac ink (indelible ink made from crushed beetles) depicting lovely floral designs.
The domed lid open to reveal a series of open compartments for envelopes, writing paper etc. and one lidded panel for stamps.
Inside the box are 2 paper labels: one probably being the original item ticket and the other with:
” Alice’s address is 272 Ashworth Ave, Toronto 4, Ontario”.
Probably, the original owner? Hence, we call it ‘Alice’s Box’.
What a journey/life this box has had!
Made in India, made its way to Canada, back to Ireland and then to Texas!
This is why, WE LOVE ANTIQUES...
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Bone, Shell, Sandalwood
J. Antony Redmile London Ostrich Egg w/ Malachite Finial Silver Plated Box 1970s
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique footed ostrich egg box by J. Antony Redmile, accented with silver plate trim work, topped with an egg-shaped malachite finial and set atop a bl...
Category
1970s British Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Malachite, Silver Plate
George III Sterling Silver-Mounted Etched Mother-of-pearl Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
Georgian (George III) Period, sterling silver-mounted etched mother-of-pearl octagonal snuff box with hinged lid, London, year-hallmarked for 1803. The iridescent mother-of-pearl lid...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Italian Carved Cameo Conch Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite and unique, this Italian intricately hand-carved conch shell depicting the Roman goddess of Day and Night dates back to the 19th century and showcases the exceptional craft...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Wood
Anglo-European Faux Tortoiseshell And Bone Card Case With Geometric Panel C 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined folding card case is of rectilinear form and constructed with an exterior veneered in richly figured tortoiseshell, framed by narrow linear inlays that emphasize its arc...
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Karl Springer Stunning "Kyoto Box" in Tessellated Penshell 1980s
Signed
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exceptionally crafted "Kyoto Box" in tessellated penshell with brass inlays on top and trim around base by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Sprin...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Urushi Lacquer Eggshell Round Brule Box, Large by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Brulé means 'burnt' in French. Raw and delicate, the Brulé boxes evoke the idea of baked earth or ashes. There is a powerful energy in the details of decisio...
Category
2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Eggshell, Lacquer
Large Chinese Lacquer Vase From the 1960s-1970s With Mother-Of-Pearl Inlays
Located in Opole, PL
Large Chinese Lacquer Vase From the 1960s-1970s With Mother-Of-Pearl Inlays
A large Chinese lacquer vase on a five-legged base, decorated with...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl
$951 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Holy Land Mother-of-pearl, Abalone Shell and Olive Wood Icon
Located in London, GB
A large Holy Land mother-of-pearl, abalone shell and olive wood icon
Jerusalem, early 20th century
Icon: height 55.5cm, width 52cm, depth 18cm
Case: height 15.5cm, width 61.5cm, depth 57.5cm
In fitted case, presented by the President of the Senate...
Category
Early 20th Century Israeli Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Olive
Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautifully crafted mother of pearl tea caddy from circa 1860 is a true testament to English craftsmanship and elegance. The exterior glows wi...
Category
1860s French Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
VERGER FRERES 1905 Paris Edwardian Card Case Box In Sterling And White Nacre
By Verger Frères
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian cased-box designed by Verger Frères.
This is a beautiful rectangular pocket case-box for cards, created in Paris France during the Edwardian period, back in the 1905. T...
Category
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Talisa Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell
Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
Talisa jewelry chest in cream shagreen, black pen shell and brass by R&Y Augousti is a stunning piece to store your personal items. This piece has 2 doors that open to 4 drawer compartments that have black velvet trays...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
18th Century Italian Cross on a Pink Hematoid Quartz Heart with Aurora Crystals
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian cross mounted on a polished pink hematite quartz heart and adorned with aurora (sunset) quartz and a natural-forming cross shaped baroque pearl.
The 18th centu...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Japanese Edo Period Igarashi School Long Lacquer Box, Tanzaku-Bako
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning Japanese Edo period lacquer tanzakubako, box for poem cards, late 18th-early 19th century, Edo Period, Japan.
Attributed to the Igarashi School, this box is masterfully ...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Large Sea Shell Encrusted Redmile Style Jewelry Treasure Box
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Large impressive sea shell in rusted treasure box in Redmille style. Great selection of sea shells. Wonderful decor piece or great gift.
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
$568 Sale Price
20% Off
Urushi Lacquer Eggshell Orb Box, Large by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Like an ancient pebble or river-rock that has been tumbled for centuries to polish and reveal its alluvial layers. Hand-turned solid oak box enveloped in lacquered eggshell marquetry.
Category
2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Eggshell, Oak, Lacquer
Silver Italian Clam Shell Duck by Gabriella Binazzi, Italy 1970
s
Located in Hastings, GB
This beautiful clam shell duck designed and made by Gabriella Binazzi, Italy circa 1970s. The natural shell is mounted on a silver plated pair of feet and decorated with a fantastica...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Sampson Mordan
Co 1850’s Calamander
Brass Inlaid Vanity Box Sterling Silver
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely vanity box crafted out of Calamander with brass inlay. It is by the prestigious British firm Sampson Mordan & Co of London. The utensils feature mother of pearl handles and ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Marble snail paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Marble snail paperweight. This wonderful small scale statue is raised by a rectangular Verde Africanato marble...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19C Anglo Indian Bombay MOP Sadeli Mosaic Trinket Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a LOVELY 19C Anglo Indian Bombay MOP (Mother of Pearl) Sadeli Mosaic Trinket Box from circa 1875-85.
Gorgeously detailed and hand-crafted ‘sadeli mosaic’ inlay, from the Bombay Area, with deep greens with silver, pewter, mother of pearl, bone and ebony in geometric patterns.
The box case, is made of sandalwood but completely covered in MOP, bone, faux ivory, ebony and mosaic inlay.
Edged with faux ivory and banded with a different pattern of sadeli mosaic.
Some minor damage to the top (repair is obvious in pics) and ivorine replacements to some edging, but it still a BEAUTIFUL BOX and of real QUALITY!
The mosaic work is FABULOUS!
Box opens to reveal its original blue velvet lining.
It sits on 4 (recently added) silvered button feet.
SADELI MOSAIC: “Anglo Indian boxes were made in India for the English residents from the early part of the 18th century. They were brought back or sent back to England usually by the people who had commissioned them. From the beginning of the nineteenth century they were imported more commercially, although not in any significant numbers until the middle decades. They were very highly valued, especially the early ones, to the extent that the designs were copied on late 19th and early 20th century tins.
The ancient art of Sadeli Mosaic is said to have been introduced from Shiraz in Persia via Sind to Bombay, a long time before the Anglo Indian boxes were made. It was a technique, which required a high degree of skill and patience. It was executed very lavishly, in that the frequent cuts wasted a great amount of the precious materials used. The workmanship was however more than commensurable to the value of the materials.
Ivory, silver, pewter (or other metals), wood and horn were cut into faceted rods which were bound together to form geometric patterns. When the glue has set, the rods were sliced in transverse sections. This gave the maker a number of angled circular pieces in the original pattern. Several variations of patterns could be achieved by combining the materials in different ways. The ivory was sometimes dyed green to give an extra color.
The mosaic pieces in a combination of patterns, often separated by ivory, ebony, horn or silver stringing were used to veneer sandalwood boxes. In the early boxes, which date from the turn of the 18th to the 19th century, there are large panels of mosaic covering tops and sides of boxes. It took incredible skill to cover such large areas without any shakes or wavering of the pattern. The corners and joins on these boxes are impeccably matched.
The makers (reputed to be Persian) of Sadeli mosaic made in the first two decades of the 19th century displayed a total understanding of the qualities of the different materials they used. They combined substances, which can expand and contract according to atmospheric conditions with others, which are hard and unyielding. The result was a sharp definition of the lines and patterns, which made up the whole design.
On the early boxes the designs look deceptively simple. The fact is, they emerged from a culture, which had mastered geometry and understood how to generate a pattern from a set number of points. The patterns are so harmoniously combined that their incredible complexity is not immediately apparent.
The earliest Sadeli boxes...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
A lovely bow front tortoiseshell tea caddy inlaid with mother of pearl flowers and topped with a silver badge. English, circa 1870.
Category
1870s English Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Shagreen Tray with Mix Inlay Pattern Including Shell and Brass by Kifu, Paris
By R
Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
A Classic oval vanity tray revisited; this Kifu Paris nautical-striped pattern tray is inlaid in a mixture of coal black shagreen, black shell, and bronze-patina brass, making for a stunning tabletop piece in any space. The frame is inlaid in bronze-patina brass. Available in other finishes and a rectangle shape.
The dimensions of this piece are 15.75 x 7.75 x 0.78"
All Kifu Paris pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately making each piece unique.
Custom color/sizing available on request.
Wipe clean with soft dry cloth.
Although inspired by her parents, her collection of Home Accessories and Furniture is a distinct identity of its own. Kifu uses handmade techniques of elaborate inlay patterns...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Period French Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Boxes
Located in Roma, IT
A splendid and rare jewellery box completely covered in mother-of-pearl.
On the top is an antique hand-painted miniature with a bucolic subject by a follower of François Boucher.
The...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet
Chinese Hardwood Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Long ago, this elegant rosewood box was used by a Qing-dynasty lady to store her favorite pieces of jewelry, each drawer filled with jades, pearls, coral necklaces, and hair pins. Th...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Chinese Ink Box Crafted from Bronze with Character Engravings C. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Chinese Ink Box crafted from bronze, with engraved Chinese characters from the early 20th century. This item may also be used to store a collection o...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
1930s Art Déco Lacquered Wood and Eggshell Decorative Box by Jean Dunand, France
By Jean Dunand
Located in North Miami, FL
1930s Art Déco black lacquer, eggshells and varnished wood decorative box by Jean Dunand, France
By: Jean Dunand
Material: wood, metal, lacquer, eggshell
Technique: cast, molded, ca...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Mosaic Marquetry Octagonal Music Box Granada Moorish Spain
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite handcrafted vintage Middle Eastern style mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood footed music box.
Handcrafted in Spain in the Moorish Syrian style with red velvet lined and a mirror.
Decorative Spanish inlaid Marquetry music box intricately and finely inlaid in Islamic geometric designs with marquetry of precious wood decorated with Moorish Islamic motif designs which have been painstakingly inlaid with fruitwoods.
Small octagonal walnut Syrian style box intricately decorated with mosaic marquetry.
Handcrafted in Granada Spain...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Fruitwood
Seashell Lucite Serving or Catchall Jewelry Tray
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful abalone seashell and Lucite oval serving tray or vanity, catchall, vide-poche tray. A beautiful piece with pearl and grey hues. Very good condition as shown in images. No...
Category
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Abalone, Lucite, Shell
Genuine American Fresh Water Snapping Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on onyx base, the shell is cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish.
And the back is upholstered with fine qual...
Category
20th Century American Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
$209 Sale Price
20% Off
Coastal Sea Shell Planter or Cachepot
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous organic modern coastal shell planter, vase or cachepot
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 8.5"W x 8.5"D x 5.5"H
Good vintage condition. Minorwear expected from age and u...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
By Palais Royal
Located in New Orleans, LA
This captivating Palais Royal sewing nécessaire is crafted of engraved mother of pearl mounted in rich doré bronze. The hinged box contains a remov...
Category
19th Century French Other Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro with Inlays by Kajikawa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese four-case lacquer inro by a member of Kajikawa family circa 19th century (late Edo to early Meiji period). It depicts a nocturnal scenery of a meandering stream surrounded by bush clovers, where a full moon is reflected on the water. It was masterfully decorated in gold and silver maki-e using a combination of techniques including takamakie, togidashi and kirigane as well as aogai (abalone shell) inlays. The stream was set between the slightly elevated banks, adding to this piece a already strong three-dimensional composition. The interior was decorated in gold nashiji. It was signed on the bottom "Kajikawa Zou" (made by Kajikawa and a pot seal centered with "Ei" in Kanji. In one of the compartment, there is a katakana mark, appears to be a name, possibly the owner.
Kajikawa clan was one of the most famous lacquer artisanal family established in the 17th century. Many well known members over the generations produced lacquer art in a wide range of formats, but two third were signed only with the family name such as this one. It is therefore not possible to pinpoint the exact author of this piece.
Provenance: This inro was purchased as lot 349 in Christie's New York sale Japanese...
Category
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Wood, Lacquer
19th Century English Silver Plated Ostrich Egg Box Attributed to Elkington
Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century English silver plated ostrich egg box, attributed to Elkington & Co.
In three parts, the silver plated lid with Acanthus leaf handle, the silver rimed egg, and the grap...
Category
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm
Bamboo 1950’s
Located in London, GB
Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Sasak, Cowrie & Painted Palm 1950’s
Handwoven and richly adorned, this 1950’s Sasak dowry box from Lombok, Indonesia, captures the ceremonial artistry o...
Category
1920s Indonesian Folk Art Vintage Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
French Ormolu Mother of Pearl Egg Shaped Enamel Perfume Bottles in Box
Located in Delft, NL
French 19th century Ormolu mother of pearl egg shaped perfume box on foot
A beautiful egg shaped perfume bottle box, with interior of 2 perfume bottles wh...
Category
19th Century French Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
Spectacular White Sea Shells Weddings Treasure Jewelry Box
Located in Boca Raton, FL
White natural sea shells encrusted treasure box in Redmille style. Great sea shells selection. Wonderful decor piece or a great gift.
Category
Late 20th Century Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
$225 Sale Price
50% Off
Vintage Collection Of Dusky Pink Giant Barnacles, Shell Specimens, Mid-20th C.
Located in Bristol, GB
VINTAGE SHELL COLLECTION
Consisting of five separate colonies of large pink barnacle shells collected by the same family in the early-mid 20th century. Circa 1920s-1960s.
Originati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Gilt Bronze and Mother-of-pearl Shell Shaped Box, Palais Royale, circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze and mother-of-pearl shell shaped box, Palais Royale, circa 1810.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Maitland Smith Brown Penshell Cube Decorative Box
Located in Stamford, CT
1980s decorative pen shell cube box attributed to Maitland Smith. Medium brown pen shell with dark gray tessellated stone accents. Wood lined box. No ma...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Wood
Pair of Penshell Vases by Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of beautiful 1980’s penshell vases by Maitland Smith.
In beautiful original vintage condition.
Constructed of wood covered with tessellated penshell and lacquered.
Measureme...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Wood, Lacquer
$900 / set
Old Papua New Guinea Pigmented Carving Male Ancestral Figure
Located in Rochester, NY
Papua New Guinea standing male ancestral figure. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. Beautiful old pigmented surface w/ finely decorated facial features and shell eyes. Good sig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Wood
Chinese Large Mother of Pearl Mounted Armorial Tea Caddy for MacPherson
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare, incredible and large antique Chinese carved mother of pearl mounted tea caddy with armorial for MacPherson and dating from circa...
Category
1770s Chinese Qing Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
MCM Shell Veneered Box with Wood Interior Marked Taxco
By Taxco
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Abalone shell veneered box of rectangular form with domed top and lined with rosewood. Marked Taxco on the bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
18th Century Italian Gilded Candlestick with Pearlescent and Gold Shells
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gilded candlestick mounted with a pearlescent oyster shell and adorned with gold leaf shells.
The 18th century Italian candlestick is originally from a histori...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Giltwood
Large multi Colored Natural Sea Shell Covered Box-hinged
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large multi colored natural sea shell covered hinged box. This hand crafted box is lined in a grey velveteen. I purchased this box in Palm beach an...
Category
1990s Victorian Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Seashells
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful large grouping of all natural seashells. Vessel contains over 50+ matte white and tan/brown/off-white seashells in long/oblong hand-carved wood centerpiece...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell, Wood
$1,850
Large Collection of Exotic Sea Shells
Located in Sheffield, MA
A large collection of exotic seashells arranged and displayed in a tall cylindrical glass container. A wonderful decorative interest in any room or ta...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
Pair Sea Shell Nautilus Candle Holders
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage pair of Nautilus sea shell on stands candleholders with candles.
Category
1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
$260 / set
Lacquered Eggshell Round Brule Box, Small by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Brulé means 'burnt' in French. Raw and delicate, the Brulé boxes evoke the idea of baked earth or ashes. There is a powerful energy in the details of decisio...
Category
2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Eggshell, Lacquer
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese Contemporary porcelain decorative vase, extremely intricately hand painted in underglaze cobalt blue on an elegant bottle shape porcelain body, a signed piece by widely accl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Shell Decorative Objects
Materials
Abalone, Porcelain
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Cigar Culture Was Once the Peak of Masculinity. Now, It’s a Compelling Curiosity
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
African Travel Plans on Hold? This Ardmore Leopard Vase Brings the Beauty of the Savanna to You
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.
8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants
The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.
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