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Material: Shell
Mother of Pearl or Nacre Box with Bronze Frame, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Mother of pearl box with bronze frame, 19th century. Box made of mother of pearl plates joined thanks to a bronze structure decorated with simple plant elements and which still has ...
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Photo Frame in Silver and Mother of Pearl Mosaic , Wisdom
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Wisdom is an Art Deco photo frame mosaic in mother-of-pearl and golden silver. The gorgeous photo frame for table is handcrafted in Italy and it is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Shagreen Vase with Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Details 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair Modern Tole Polychromed Life Size Sculptures of Potted Palm Trees
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Modern Tole Polychromed Life-Size Sculptures of Potted Palm Trees Late 20th Century This striking pair of life-size tole palm tree sculptures offers a stunning blend of modern craftsmanship and exotic charm. Each tree is meticulously crafted and polychromed, capturing the essence of tropical beauty with remarkable realism. The first palm tree stands at an impressive 60 inches high and 56 inches in diameter, placed in a 15-inch diameter swing-handled bucket, while the second stands 58 inches tall and 50 inches in diameter, presented in a 17-inch diameter twin-handled bucket. Both trees are adorned with eight removable palm fronds, each measuring 24 inches wide, 6 inches high, and 5 inches deep, which can be easily adjusted for an even more customized look. The hand-painted enamel finish in vibrant greens, yellows, and browns brings a lifelike quality to the sculptures, ensuring they make a striking statement in any space. Perfect for adding a touch of tropical flair to your interior or covered exterior, these tole sculptures...
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Late 20th Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Travel Vanity Trinket Case
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful, antique jewelry box set was crafted in France, circa 1870. The box has a mother of pearl crest on the top and front, and reveals several dividers inside while the com...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

Case of Taxidermy Birds by Roland Ward
Located in London, GB
A Case of Taxidermy Birds by Roland Ward. Additional information: Dimension: Height: 85 cm, 33 1/2″ Width: 104 cm, 41″ Depth: 30 cm, 11 3/4″
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19th Century Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Abalone

Vintage Mexican Alpaca Pitchers with Inlaid Abalone Tiles Matched Set of Two
Located in Cincinnati, OH
These gorgeous matched 10.75" handmade alpaca pitchers were crafted in Mexico and feature traditional all-over decoration in the form of inlaid rows of abalone tiles. The pitchers ha...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Alpaca, Abalone

Early 20th Century Wood and Shell Inlay Scoop, Solomon Islands
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century Wood and Shell Scoop, Solomon Islands A small scoop in the shape of a whale, with three rows of inlaid notched shell triangles and three circular shell eyes. Nice...
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Early 20th Century Solomon Islands Tribal Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

18th Century Italian Cross with Kyanite, Calcite Crystals, and Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian crucifix with gold-plated kyanite, calcite crystals in matrix, and baroque pearls. The crucifix is originally from a church in Liguria. It is hand-carved and pai...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf

Modern Box in Mother of Pearl with Polished Stainless Steel by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Melting Box" by R&Y Augousti, crafted in polished stainless steel and adorned with intricate mother of pearl, is a striking piece that balances modern sophistication with artisa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel

Curiosity Cabinet 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 ...
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Early 20th Century French Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Mughal Style Pietra Dura Marble Bowl with Stone Inlay, India, Mid-20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Mughal style pietra dura marble bowl - hand made - featuring a floral design with lapis lazuli, malachite, mother-of-pearl and turquoise inlay - unsigned - India - mid 20th century. ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble

A wunderkammer marine natural specimen, the Melo melo shell. Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
The base is made out of rosewood. The shell, Melo Melo, (Family Volutidae) is mounted with reef and small shells. Italy last part of 19th century.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

18th Century French Louis XVI Ring Box with Miniature Portrait of Lady
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A STUNNING little French Ring Box from the 18th Century, namely a French Louis XVI Brass and MOP Box with Miniature Portrait of Lady. Box inlaid wi...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Sculptural Coastal Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Vintage beautifully aged Tridacna Gigas clam shell with all the natural coastal character you could ask for. This authentic piece showcases timeworn patina, soft ivory tones, and sub...
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Mid-20th Century American Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Northern Thai Lan Na Bronze Buddha Seated in Meditation, 15th-16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely northern Thai cast bronze seated meditating Buddha statue with shell inlaid eyes, style of Wat Chedi Luang, Lan Na Kingdom, region of Chiang Mai, 15th-16th century.  The statue of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, is portrayed in dhyanasana, seated upon a double lotus pedestal atop a raised platform. His legs in virasana, the half lotus position, hands in dhyana mudra, the gesture of meditation. The Buddha's face is youthful and pleasant, reminiscent of faces of contemporaneous Sukhothai Buddha...
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16th Century Thai Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century French Vallauris Hand-Painted Floral Vase Signed François Caleca
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a table, console, or cabinet with this elegant vintage ceramic vase. Crafted in Vallauris on the French Riviera circa 1950, the tall, bulbous vessel features a graceful doub...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Abalone

18th Century Italian Fragment with Fossil Clam Shell on Cut Rock Coral Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian candlestick with a fossil clam shell and gold leaf barnacles mounted on a cut rock coral base. The hand-carved, 18th century candlestick originally came from a church in Tuscany. It is mounted on a cut and fossilized rock coral base. The mounted fossil...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Coral, Gold Leaf

Shagreen Vase with Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Details 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Cross with Fossil Agate Coral and Mounted on Fossil Coral
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian cross with fossil agate coral and mounted on fossil coral. The fossil agate coral and fossil coral are put together with the 18th century cross to lo...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Agate, Coral

Shagreen Tray with Mother of Pearl and Brass Inserts 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. The Lunar light...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Moorish Box Mosaic Marquetry
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese mosaic marquetry wood box. Small octagonal walnut Syrian style box intricately decorated with Moorish...
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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Fruitwood, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

French Silver Mounted Mother of Pearl Engraved Box, circa 1800
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and fine antique French silver mounted mother of pearl box and with an exquisitely carved ducal with a maiden holding a coronet, elaborate monogram and a rod of Caduce...
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1790s French Napoleon III Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Miniature Mecca Fragment with Fossil Agate Coral
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian mecca miniature fragment with fossil agate coral. The fragment was originally part of an 18th century Italian candlestick from a historic church. I...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral, Gold Leaf

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Tray
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & crafts period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone pen tray By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 8.75"W x 2.63"D x ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Palisander Game Box, Tortoise Shell
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Once owned by Leon Boissier Palun (1916-2007), former Senegalese ambassador to London and Paris, this mid nineteenth century French Napoleon III period palisander game box features a...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Conus Shell Ornaments, Solomon Islands
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century Conus Shell Ornaments, Solomon Islands Three spiral conus shells from the Solomon Islands. These were laboriously sliced with sand and bamboo, which contributed t...
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Early 20th Century Solomon Islands Tribal Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Set of 2 Boxes in White Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Bronze Patina Brass by
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The “Peacock Box” set by R&Y Augousti is a true masterpiece of modern luxury, where organic form meets exceptional craftsmanship. The distinctive, fluid shapes of these boxes create ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Shell-Encrusted Bud Vase – Coastal Grandmillennial Décor
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This stunning vintage shell-encrusted bud vase is an exquisite piece of coastal artistry perfect for lovers of seashell décor, grand millennial interiors, and nautical collectibles. 🌿 Handcrafted Coastal Charm This one-of-a-kind decorative vase features a meticulously arranged collection of natural seashells hand-applied to a red clay ceramic vase. The organic textures and soft, sun-kissed hues of cream, ivory, and golden amber create a truly mesmerizing effect. Each shell is carefully selected, adding a sculptural, three-dimensional quality that makes this piece both a work of art and a functional vessel. 🏡 Styling Inspiration: Coastal Elegance: Display it as a centerpiece on a rattan console or a driftwood coffee table alongside coral and vintage glass floats for a refined beach house aesthetic. Grandmillennial Chic: Layer it into a bookshelf or vignette with chinoiserie, wicker, and botanical prints for a collected-over-time look. Tropical Retreat: Pair it with palm fronds or dried grasses to bring natural elements indoors, perfect for a tiki bar or island-inspired space. Cottagecore Meets the Sea: A delightful addition to a sunroom, garden room, or shabby chic interior. 💎 Why You'll Love It: ✔️ Authentic vintage craftsmanship – not a mass-produced piece. ✔️ Timeless natural materials – seashells have been prized in décor for centuries. ✔️ Perfect for collectors of seashell art, coastal antiques...
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20th Century American Folk Art Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Clay

Vintage Brass and Abalone Shell Candlesticks A Pair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Brass and Mother of Pearl, shell Candlesticks. A pair of vintage brass and mother of pearl candle holder. These 8.25″ tall ca...
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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Bronze-Gold Crucifix Mounted on a Crystal Geode
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian bronze-gold crucifix with coordinating gold leaf shells and crystal points mounted on a crystal geode. The gold leaf shells adorn the crucifix and the base of th...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Vintage Artisan Treasure Cost Chest with Sea Shells
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage artisan made treasure cost chest decorated with natural sea shells and corals. Great coastal decor.
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Vintage Group of Five Silver Overlay Seashells, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking group of five mid century assorted seashell specimens sculpturally enhanced with a silver overlay. Priced individually. Top Left H: 5 W: 8 D: 5.5 $1,450.00 Top Cente...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Large Himidot Box Decorated with Sez Shells Maitland Smith Style
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Humidor Box encrusted with beautiful Sez shells selection in Maitland Smith Style.
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Wool

Line Vautrin Mother-of-Pearl Powder Compact
Located in New York, NY
Powder compact in silvered bronze with incised mother-of-pearl top. Signed.
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20th Century French Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large 19th Century Indonesian Clam Shell
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Large 19th Century clam shell, ‘Tridacna Gigas’ from a private collection. With lovely patination, layering and fossilising. This is a fantastic large example and a wonderful decora...
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19th Century Indonesian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by St Martin, Paris, circa 1720
Located in Norwich, GB
Louis XV tortoiseshell Boulle Timepiece with ‘Silent’ pull quarter repeat by St. Martin, Paris, circa 1720 Waisted case with fine ormolu mounts and cut brass inlay to the stained tortoiseshell with ‘mother of pearl’ and coloured floral decoration. Gilded top surmounted by a cherub feeding through a straw from a scallop shell over leafy corner mounts. Shaped bead-bordered glazed door applied with an apron mount of a child chromos holding a sandglass and staff, set within a leafy trail surround. Brass lined recessed arch windows to the sides, the interior of the case with symmetrical Rococo panel...
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1720s French Louis XV Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Large Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell, II
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of a large fosselized Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. The shell is in overall very good condition with normal ocean weathering. The age of the shell is indeter...
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Late 19th Century Southeast Asian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Modern Vase in Shagreen with Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Rose Vase by R&Y Augousti is a stunning creation that embodies contemporary luxury through its masterful combination of exquisite materials. Handcrafted from rich shagreen, bronz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Tessellated Penshell Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated horn and pen shell jewelry box attributed to Maitland Smith
Category

1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Fabulous Natures Beauty Blue Coral Shells Specimens on Custom Lucite Stand
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natures beauty organic modern marine specimens on custom made lucite stand MCM. Vintage light blue coral, White coral and 3 blue turbo shells marine specimens. Natural color and bea...
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1960s Organic Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Coral

Pen shell Pyramid Box attributed to Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
A pyramid shaped box having 4 graduating drawers with brass ball knobs . Made of polished pen shell which is a material that the manufacturer Maitland Smith often used. All sitting u...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

3 pcs Sea Shell Bowls and Spoon Table Set Handmade
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antque artisan made 3 pcs set of sea shell bowls and spoon, handcarved. Unique serving pieces for coastal decor table settings.
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1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Vintage Boho Shell Encrusted Wood Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming vintage treasure box is a masterful blend of Coastal elegance and Folk Art craftsmanship. The lid is meticulously encrusted with a dense, shimmering arrangement of natu...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

Sea Shell Encrusted Box and Pair of Photo Frames Tony Douquet Style
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage pair of Florida sea shell encrusted photo frames and jewelry box in Tony Douquet style. Frames- 4,5” by 6”, Box- 7” by 5”.
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1960s American Organic Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Sculptural Driftwood with Fossil Agate Coral, Crystal Points, and Fossil Shells
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural driftwood with fossil agate coral, crystal points, and fossil shells. Driftwood is wood that has been washed onto a shore of a large body ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral, Rock Crystal

Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Candlesticks - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illuminate with seaside charm using our Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Candlesticks - A Pair. These elegant candlesticks are adorned with shells, blending coastal allure with Americ...
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Mid-20th Century American Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Vintage Wood Box with Sez Shells Tony Doucquett Style
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage carved wood encrusted with Sez shells cowrie in the style of Tony Doucquett. Two tiers box. With red velvet inside.
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1960s American American Classical Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

Large One of a Kind Sea Shell and Crystal
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant Atlantic trumpet sea shell professionally mounted on a black color marble base. Artistically hand embedded by the artist with crystal quartz pieces that make beautiful art ob...
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20th Century American Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Marble

Penshell and Silvered Bronze Turtle Sculpture
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A beautifully crafted tabletop sculpture combining silvered bronze and faux tortoiseshell made from penshell, dating from the mid to late 1970s. This piece exemplifies the era’s fasc...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Set of 3 Boxes in Pen Shell and Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This sleek set of 3 Desk Boxes by R&Y Augousti exemplifies the perfect balance between modern elegance and timeless luxury. Crafted in black pen shell with a curved top, each box...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of urns decorated by hand with shells
Located in Livorno, IT
Gorgeous pair of large resin urns entirely covered with natural shells. Decoration made entirely by hand in our workshop in Tuscany. The pair is characterized by the choice of bright...
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2010s Italian Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Resin

Palais-Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Box and Flasks
Located in New Orleans, LA
This mother-of-pearl inlay perfume box is a rare and complete treasure from the famed Palais-Royal of France’s Second Empire. The box is a work of art, meticulously fashioned to deli...
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19th Century French Other Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Early 19th Century English Walnut Writing Box with Inlay
Located in Tampa, FL
This exquisite English walnut writing box is a true testament to 19th century craftsmanship, featuring intricate mother of pearl and satinwood inlay. The elegant floral motif at the ...
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1880s English Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Satinwood, Walnut

Fossil Agate Coral with Iridescent Ammonites
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Fossil agate coral adorned with iridescent fossil ammonites. The grey piece of fossil agate coral is cut and polished and adorned with the iridescent...
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15th Century and Earlier American Organic Modern Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral

Antique Victorian Quality Papier-Mache Desk Set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian Quality Papier-Mache Desk Set inlaid with mother of pearl, pair of original glass ink wells and pen tray standing on bun feet
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass

Victorian Silver Mounted Mother-of-Pearl Tea Caddy
Located in Astoria, NY
Victorian Sterling Silver Mounted Mother-of-Pearl Tea Caddy, struck with maker's mark for Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings, London, 1895, with silver "Tea" la...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

John Richard Vintage Beige Tessellated Shell Bone Decorative Wood Jewelry Box
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage handmade and hand painted John Richard beige, gold leaf and Brass tessellated Shell Bone decorative jewelry box. Features a lined with black Ultrasuede Fruit Wood Box to stor...
Category

1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Ultrasuede, Wood, Shell

18th Century Italian Giltwood Element Fish Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique 18th century giltwood element fish sculpture. This piece includes antique fragments along with a tortoise shell and sea shells. A real conversation piece.
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Shell, Wood

19th century English Rosewood Tea Caddy with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Savannah, GA
Tea Caddy made of rosewood with extensive mother-of-pearl decoration to the top and front. Special features include bun feet and unusual handles on either side with mother-of-pearl b...
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1810s English Regency Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood