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Material: Shell
Kitsch Venice Gondola Souvenir with Seashells Pin-Up Girl, Italy 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
1950s Venice gondola souvenir. Bright wood shellac finish, adorned with seashells and a posing pin-up girl in red swim suit. All very kitsch. Marked "Mad...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

Tiffany Studios New York Silvered Bronze and Abalone Inkwell
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts period silvered bronze and inlaid abalone inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, early 20th century Measures: ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Impressive Large Chinese Blue White Antique Bowl
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful antique Chinese porcelain bowl having expressive blue and white hand painted floral decoration and brass accents on top and bottom.
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1930s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Abalone Shell with Baroque Pearls on a Polished Agate Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Polished Abalone (Haliotis Iris) shell with natural forming baroque pearls mounted on a metal rod on a polished agate base. The iridescent, multi-colored shell coordinates perfectly ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Metal

18th Century Italian Gold Leaf Sunray with a Baroque Pearl on an Aragonite Base
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian sunray with baroque pearls mounted on an aragonite crystal base. The 18th century gold leaf sunray originally part of a halo or sunburst motif in an artistic depiction in a historic church. It is mounted onto the white aragonite...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Vintage White Square Shell-Encrusted Trinket Box – Coastal Nautical Décor
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Add a touch of seaside charm to your home with this vintage shell-encrusted trinket box. This unique piece features a meticulously arranged collection of natural seashells adorning t...
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Pair of Organic Sculptural Clam Shells on Lucite Stands
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful pair of organic sculptural clam shells on Lucite stands, circa 1980s. The pair are in very good condition and measures 9.5"W x 3"D ...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Lucite

Post Modern 1980s Lucite Shell Seashell Mirror Lacquer Obelisk Table Sculpture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Post modern 1980s Lucite and shell mirrored obelisk table sculpture.     
Category

1980s Post-Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Lucite, Lacquer

Pair Ostrich Eggs Silver Candelabras, Attributed to Anthony Redmilem English
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Great looking Pair Ostrich Eggs & Silver Plate Candelabras, Attributed to Anthony Redmile. This pair is for 5 candles each. This pair is nor signed. Recently re-plated. Very good vin...
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1970s British Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Tiffany Co. Studios New York Bronze and Abalone Desk Set
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning set of solid brass Tiffany & Co desk ink well notepad case and 4 corners for desk pad all in amazing condition came from a high end estate in P...
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1910s American Art Deco Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Solid Brass Elephant stand with Ostrich Egg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A whimsical and unique way to display an ostrich egg or a large sphere or bowl. Thie piece comes with an Ostrich egg - it's a perfect paring. A complement on any shelf, cocktail ta...
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20th Century Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Sea Shell Decorative Coffin Box with Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful coffin shape trinket box encrusted with shells. This box would be stunning on a dressing table, side table, or coffee table. Its hinged lid opens to fit miscellaneous ite...
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20th Century American American Classical Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Set of 2 Boxes in Black Shell with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning set of two boxes by Kifu Paris, crafted from luxurious black pen shell, is a masterpiece of opulence and sophistication. The natural iridescence of the pen shell, with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Sculpture with Seashells and Base with Antique silver plate Candelabrum
Located in Marbella, ES
Sculpture with Seashells and Base with Antique silver plate Candelabrum
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

Carved Citrine Pill Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite French pill box combines the mastery of the French goldsmithing tradition with the radiance of citrine. The box was crafted by the celebrated French jeweler Gustave-Roger Sandoz, who was renowned for producing exceptional pieces with a variety of gems in the Art Nouveau style. In this example, he brilliantly combined pieces of highly translucent, golden citrine with gold to create the exquisite box. The texture of the carving is exceptional, with a natural and dynamic motif that evokes the very best tenets of the Art Nouveau style. The gold rim is further decorated with tiny beads, while a pearl-mounted gold leaf finial completes the exceptional piece. Maison Gustave Sandoz...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Art Glass

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

small mother-of-pearl box
Located in Brussels, BE
small mother-of-pearl box
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Nautilus on 18th Century Fragment Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Natural shell mounted on antique fragment. One side of shell has been damaged.
Category

20th Century French Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

Curiosité Cabinet Collection of Shell 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 Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Napoleon III Porcelain Basket
Located in New Orleans, LA
A delightful French basket mounted in doré bronze which provides the framework for the six panels veneered in mother-of-pearl and set with French porcelain plaques...
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Italian Gilded and Hand-Carved Crest on a Hematoid Slab with Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gilded hand-carved fragment crest mounted on a golden, polished hematoid slab and adorned with baroque pearls. The gilded fragment was originally from a historic...
Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Vintage Boho Shell Encrusted Pot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming vintage cachepot is a delightful testament to traditional coastal craftsmanship, featuring a classic terracotta pot base entirely adorned with natural seashells. A meti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Terracotta

17th Century Florence Fragment Candlestick with Natural Ammonite Shell
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th Century Italian candlestick fragment topped with a complete and natural ammonite shell. This Italian fragment is from a church in Florence. It was found and saved from the histo...
Category

17th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

Bronze, Brass Tiger Penshell Crocodile Box / Sculpture by Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Large cast bronze, brass and crackled tiger penshell crocodile and dragonfly box / sculpture by Maitland Smith, circa 1990s. This hard to find piece is in very good vintage condition...
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Bowl in Black Shell with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Lily Bowl in black shell with bronze patina brass details by R&Y Augousti exudes refined elegance through its fusion of artisanal craftsmanship and premium materials. The bowl’s ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Important 18th Century Porcelain and Bronze Box by Meissen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 1 3/4in W: 3 1/2in D: 2in This Mid 18th Century Porcelain and Bronze Box by Meissen is truly a spectacular piece and is of the highest quality! If you look at the p...
Category

Late 18th Century German Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

CHAUMET Paris 1925 Art Deco Desk Clock In Plated Silver With Agate Black Onyx
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric desk clock designed by Jacques Chaumet. This is an extremely rare desk clock, created during the art-deco period in Paris France by the jewelry house of Chaumet, back in t...
Category

1920s French Art Deco Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Onyx, Silver, Silver Plate

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Crucifix Mounted on Jasper with Crystal Points
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian crucifix mounted on jasper with crystal points. The crystal points create more sunrays around the halo of the crucifix. The reddish tips of the crysta...
Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral, Rock Crystal

Maitland Smith Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Maitland Smith decorative jewelry box made of two tone tessellated pen shell with brass detailing.
Category

1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Black Polished Abalone Shell on Obsidian with Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Black polished abalone shell on obsidian with baroque pearls. Abalone shells are known for their iridescent and pearlescent features. This rare form of abalone has a mostly black o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Lava

Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Vase Rose" by R&Y Augousti is a stunning creation that embodies contemporary luxury through its masterful combination of exquisite materials. Handcrafted from rich shagreen, pol...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Cross with Smoky Quartz Crystals and Pyrite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian cross mounted on smoky quartz crystals in matrix with pyrite formations. The center of the cross has an abstract figure of Christ created from acrylic crystals. The missing sunrays are replaced with the smoky quartz crystal points...
Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral, Rock Crystal

Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming musical jewelry and sewing box is a work of sublime artistry. Almost certainly German or Austrian in origin and crafted of deep, ebonized...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Other Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Multi-gemstone

1980s Italian Pyramid Mother Of Pearl Wood Sculpture Decorative Object Fine Art
Located in Miami, FL
Arts And Crafts Periode Italian Pyramid made out of pieces polished Mother of Pearl shells over wood Sculpture. Reflects the light in a warm and elegant shimmer. Beautiful crafted wi...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Ruler Selenite with an 18th Century Italian Sunray Baroque Pearls on Lucite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Ruler Selenite with an 18th century Italian gold leaf molding and a natural forming baroque pearl 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 spare. It is then adorned with gold leaf wood molding and the baroque pearl which coordinate beautifully with the sleek selenite. 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 sunray is originally 18th century. Interi transforms Italian artifacts...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Vintage Hand-crafted Basket with Cowrie Shells
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Vintage Hand-crafted Basket with Cowrie Shells. Leather sides and base. Hand-sewn shells to leather basket. Bottom 7".
Category

20th Century African Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Shell

18th Century Italian Altar Stick with a Chesapecten Fossil Scallop Shell Pearl
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gold leaf altar stick with a Chesapecten plated fossil scallop shell and natural forming Baroque pearls. The Chesapecten plate...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Mid-Century Silvered Ostrich Sculptures Constructed with Ostrich Eggs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fanciful pair of Mid-Century ostrich bird sculptures constructed with ostrich eggs and silvered metal. Wearing a quizzical expression that seems to be ask...
Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Ostrich Eggshell

18th Century Italian Angel Wing on a Crystal Quartz Cluster with Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian hand-carved gold leaf angel wing on a crystal quartz cluster with Baroque pearls. The hand-carved gold leaf angel wing is originally from a historic church in Liguria. This piece is particularly rare and exquisite due to its unique shape and size. It is gold leaf and has a bole underlay. The ecclesiastical artifact is mounted on a bed of quartz crystals. The Baroque pearls, tangerine quartz...
Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

19th Century French Boulle Box
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This beautiful inlaid brass and shell Boulle-work lidded box is in very good condition. It retains its original velvet lining and key.
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Collection of Sea Shells
Located in Sheffield, MA
A large collection of exotic seashells arranged and displayed in three cylindrical glass containers. A wonderful decorative interest in any room or take individual shells or a groupi...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Plum-Mahogany Ormolu Mounted Tall Case Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Plum-Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Tall-Case Regulator attributed to Revollon. The Roman numeral dial signed: Revollon - M. Lion, with h...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Ostrich Eggs on Brass Dolphin Bases in the Style of Antony Redmile
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Ostrich Eggs at a pair of Brass Dolphin Stands in the style of Antony Redmile. After wondering why a pair of my brass dolphin candlesticks weren't selling I decided to make my own pair of Antony Redmile inspired Ostrich Egg candle...
Category

20th Century Rustic Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring seaside charm to your home with this Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box. Handcrafted with an array of natural shells, this box exudes a breezy, beachy vibe, perfect for adding...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Vintage Abalone and Brass Decorative Box Midcentury
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful brass plated abalone seashell square box with wood lined compartment. Stamped underneath “Taxco Mexico" a region of Mexico known for their unique and one of a kind metal works. The patina adds a grounding element to the glistening and multi color abalone shells. The design of a fish head in brass appears on the lid adding extra artistry to such a unique piece. One long hinge along lid allows it to open and close with ease. Incredible piece to add to your organic modern decor...
Category

1960s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Brass Fish Bowl with Silver Plate and Abalone 1950
Located in North Miami, FL
This mixed media mid century modern Mexican bowl of polished silver plate, brass and abalone is hallmarked on the bottom "Metales Hecho En Mexico Hand-wrought. It is in the shape of ...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

18th Century Italian Altar Stick with a Chesapecten Fossil Shell and Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gold leaf altar stick with a Chesapecten plated fossil scallop shell and natural forming Baroque pearls. The Chesapecten plate...
Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

1940’s Carved Wooden Frames- a Pair
Located in Sarasota, FL
A pair of ornately carved and pierced picture frames circa 1940. Corners are inlaid with mother of pearl. The windows measure 4.3/8” by 6.1/4”.
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

Vintage Boho Tessellated Capiz Shell Trinket Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant decorative box features a lustrous mosaic exterior composed of square-cut tiles in varying shades of warm, translucent beige and golden ivory, resembling capiz shell or ...
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Late 20th Century American Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Pair of Ostrich Eggs on Matching Solid Brass Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of Ostrich Eggs on matching brass stands. These work well on a dining table, flanking a fireplace or console, or placed in two different spaces. The bases are actually sli...
Category

20th Century Rustic Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

1990s Marine Centerpiece with Natural Shells on a Baroque Style Base
Located in Marbella, ES
An exquisite decorative composition consisting of a large natural scallop shell, which acts as a bowl for a delicate array of conch shells, corals, and authentic marine elements, arr...
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Wood

Modern Vase in Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Vase Cosmos" in a light pattern by R&Y Augousti exudes an ethereal elegance, combining luxurious shagreen with the soft shimmer of mother of pearl for a striking visual effect. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Shell Money Ring
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Early 20th century shell money ring mounted on a custom made stand, Papua New Guinea.
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Mecca Fragment with a Fossil Shell on Calcite
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian mecca fragment candlestick with a fossil shell and wulfenite on a polished calcite base. The fragment was originally p...
Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Sculptural Abalone Shell with Baroque Pearls on Polished Agate
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Polished Abalone (Haliotis Iris) shell with natural forming baroque pearls mounted on a metal rod on a polished agate base. The iridescent, multi-colored shell coordinates perfectly ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Metal

Middle Eastern Moorish Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Trinket Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. vintage small trinket box intricately decorated with Moorish motif des...
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood

19th Century English Victorian Cormandel Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy, circa 1850
Located in Banner Elk, NC
English Victorian cormandel tea caddy decorated with mother of pearl and brass studs, circa 1850s. Cormandel was considered one of the most luxurious woods and only used on the fines...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian "Young John the Baptist" Framed in a Fluorite Gold Frame
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian "Young John the Baptist" painting framed with purple and yellow fluorite. The painting original came from Tuscany and depicts him as a young man with a lamb. Thi...
Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

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 ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

19th Century English Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A 19th century English box that has inlaid mother of pearl and silver. Box has a removable tray with different compartments and a wonderful flame stitch paper inside. A very beautifu...
Category

1890s English Antique Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver