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Material: Shell
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 Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Sea Star Natural Specimen with Wicker Capiz Tray
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural history organic modern specimen sea shell star on a handmade wicker tray with Capiz shells.
Category

1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

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 Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Natural Seashell Trumpet Triton Sea Snail
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful natural specimen, Charonia is a genus of very large sea snail, commonly known as Triton's trumpet or Triton snail. They are marine gastropod moll...
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20th Century Unknown Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Pair Sea Shell Floral Arrangements Coastal Fecit
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Artisan sea shell floral arrangements, a pair of. As great accent to coastal decor.
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2010s American Organic Modern Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism 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 French Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism 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

20th Century Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Best Nathen Sea Shells Sand Dollars Marine Taxidermy Natural History Samples
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage marine taxidermy 7 sand dollars natural history samples in different dimensions. Framed in a shadow box frame, no g look ass.
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism 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 French Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism 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 French Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism 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 French Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Mid 20th Century Silver and Abalone Brooch
Located in Worcester, GB
Mid 20th Century Silver and Abalone Brooch – c.1950 A nicely made mid-century brooch set with an oval abalone shell, mounted in a hand-tooled silver fr...
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Mid-20th Century Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Accordion by Sabatino Nocentini Figli Made in Florence, Italy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Italian custom made accordion by Sabatino Nocentini Castiglion & Figli. Antique pearl white accordion, Italian accordion with profuse inlay decoration, gorgeous hand made wit...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Abalone, Wood, Shell

Organic Beaded Necklace on Stand, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
The organic necklaces are treated as works of art or sculpture displayed on their black metal stands. The top parts are intricately braided twine attached to which are sliced sea she...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Natures Beauty-Marine Taxidermy Coral sea Shell Stars in Blown Glass Bowl
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Marine life taxidermy birds nest coral with sea starts , in a vintage blown glass 9” by 16” vase.
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1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell, Glass

Mid-Century Trumpet by William Frank Chicago on Lucite Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This piece has a great story. We found this jazz musical instrument with incredible patina and added a thick lucite base and reconstructed this into a one of kind sculpture. The deta...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #7
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your home with the stunning beauty of this Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. Ideal for American-style interiors, this grand piece showcases intricate, lif...
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Mid-20th Century American Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Hexagon Nautical Seashell Basket
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Six sided resin waste basket or planter embellished with nautical seashells. Waste Basket measures 13.5" high and 16" diameter.
Category

1960s American Organic Modern Vintage Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

38" Leather Sterling Navajo Bolo Tie w/ turquoise Abalone Medallion
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautiful bolo tie. It's made of braided leather and sterling silver with s turquoise and abalone setting in the medallion.. The abalone is shaped like an arrowhead piercin...
Category

Late 20th Century American Tribal Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hand Carved Shell "Knight" Cameo Cufflinks in 14-Karat with Bullet Back Clasp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1950s cameo "Knight" cuff links, full marked "14K" featuring a 14-karat post with a hand carved portrait of a knight fixed to a back clasp...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #17
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with the majestic allure of the ocean with this Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. Perfect for American-style interiors, this stunning piece feat...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Zodiac Circular Backgammon Set by Alexandra Llewellyn
Located in London, GB
An extraordinary Alexandra Llewellyn design in wood marquetry that offers an exciting new way to play this timeless game, our circular Zodiac board...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Other Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Carnelian, Silver

Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #15
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with the majestic allure of the ocean with this Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. Perfect for American-style interiors, this stunning piece feat...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

6 pcs Natural History Marine Specimens Sea Stars Taxidermy
Located in Boca Raton, FL
6 pcs Large sea stars selection. Marine natural history specimens. In all natural condition, and color. For taxidermy collectors of wall decor design. Together with a mid century mod...
Category

1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Vintage Lucite Shell Seashell Mirror Obelisk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage seashell, Lucite and mirror obelisk.
Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell, Mirror, Lucite

Antique 10K Gold Victorian Swivel Mourning Cameo Brooch Locket Tooth Hair 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique 10k yellow gold carved shell swivel cameo mourning brooch/locket, with hair & a tooth under crystal to the rear, circa 1860. This has been a great tradition of carving...
Category

1860s American Victorian Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Early 20th Century Bezalel Jerusalem Shabbat Tray
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Bezalel Jerusalem wooden tray inlaid with Jerusalem stone and mother of pearl. The large tray is carved with the Seven Species on its...
Category

Early 20th Century Israeli Folk Art Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

19th Century Holy Land Mother-of-Pearl Icon
Located in London, GB
This fantastic mother-of-pearl icon was made in Jerusalem at the end of the 19th century, and is beautifully carved with mother-of-pearl and set with abalon...
Category

Late 19th Century Israeli Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Dance Card in Mother of Pearl and Gilded Bronze, Palais-Royal Work
Located in Paris, FR
Charles X dance card in mother of pearl with gilt bronze mounts. It is engraved with plants, flowery interlacing, and bouquets of flowers. An enameled pansy adorns the cover, a typic...
Category

Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #16
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with the majestic allure of the ocean with this Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. Perfect for American-style interiors, this stunning piece feat...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Charles X Dance Card in Mother-of-Pearl and Bronze, Palais-Royal Work
Located in Paris, FR
Charles X dance card in mother of pearl and ormolu, embellished with flowers and flowery interlacing. It is engraved with “Souvenir” and decorated with deli...
Category

Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #9
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with the tranquil beauty of the sea with this Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. Perfect for American-style interiors, this grand shell features ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Art Nouveau Silver, Mother of Pearl and Glass Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau silver, mother of pearl and glass walking stick French, c. 1900 Height 87.5cm, diameter 3cm This walking stick was crafted at the ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

A Wood, Silver and Mother of Pearl Torah Pointer, New York 1990. Judaica
Located in New York, NY
A Decorative Wood, Silver, and Mother of Pearl Torah Pointer made in Brooklyn New York, in 1990. Judaic Torah pointers are most commonly found to be made with silver or some sort of...
Category

Late 20th Century American Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Early 19th Century English Model of a House with Cork and Shell
Located in London, GB
A most unusual model of a Detached House The façade constructed of wine corks, with a grotto shell front garden. circa 1830.
Category

19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell, Cork

Walking stick, rock crystal and gold handle, by Jean Després, France 1930.
Located in Milan, IT
Art Decò walking stick: jewel cane, cylindrical knob in rock crystal, band made of 18Kt gold, fretwork, 4 squares of two sizes, which allow you ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism 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 Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

1970s French Lucite Aquarium Ashtray
Located in Torquay, GB
Vintage 1970s French lucite aquarium ashtray. Made pearly seashells and aquatic / marine life encased in a chunky lucite acrylic block. Large sized cen...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stainless Steel

Art Nouveau Flacon in Mother of Pearl Scent Gilt Pendent, France
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Mother of Pearl chatelaine perfume scent or snuff bottle. Very intricate details including a butterfly on the base. Wonderful piece to add to a collection of these desirable...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

18 Carat Golden Paper Knife with Paperclips, circa 1900
Located in Esbeek, NL
18 carat golden paper knife with paperclips. Enamel de limoges, pearls and sapphire, circa 1900. French.
Category

Early 20th Century French Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Enamel

19th Century Mother of Pearl Handle Mabie Todd Fountain Pen with 14k Tip
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful vintage Fountain Pen - a lovely decorative piece for the desk, but also still fully functional. The handle is Mother of Pearl that leads into an intricate Gold design an...
Category

19th Century Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

18th Century Rare Dutch Mother of Pearl Pin Booklet with a Silver Back and Lock
Located in Delft, NL
18th century rare Dutch mother of pearl pin booklet with a silver back and lock A mother of pearl pin booklet with a silver back and lock. On ...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

Indigenous Sheyka Sterling Silver and Inlaid Figural Rabbit Brooch or Pendant
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Zuni Indigenous American sterling silver and inlaid gemstone figural rabbit brooch or pendant was made by Porfillo and Ann Sheyka. The piece was handmade in most likely the late...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Early 20th Century Victorian Slide Pencil with Citrine Tip
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful retractable graphite Pencil - a lovely decorative piece for the desk, but also still fully functional. The handle is Silver plate - The tip has a beautiful Citrine Stone...
Category

20th Century Victorian Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Lead

Arts Crafts Art Deco Ash Stand Mixed Metals with Match Holder
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic transitional piece, arts & crafts to art deco captured in this ashstand. Fabulous mixed metals create a very pure and interesting stand. Match Holder opposite the ashtray....
Category

1920s American Art Deco Vintage Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel, Iron

Mother of Pearl Ashtray or Jewelry Catchall with Dolphin Design
Located in New York, NY
A white mother of pearl ashtray with dolphin sculpture, circa early-20th century. Piece is polished mother-of-pearl with a dolphin sculpture/statue and t...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

Antique Map of Australasia, New Zealand, Polynesia the Pacific Ocean, 1840
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'The Pacific Ocean'. This map depicts Australasia, New Zealand, Polynesia and islands in the Pacific Ocean including the Sandwich Islands. Artists and Engravers: Published by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, 1840. Engraved by J. & C. Walker. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Few tiny tears...
Category

1840s Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Abalone, Paper

Vintage White Beaded Handbag
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage white beaded handbag with brass hardware decorated with Mother-Of-Pearl, pastel enamels and marcasite details, circa early to m...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Curiosity 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 French Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Vintage 55 Stone Untreated Turquoise Nugget Necklace from the Kingman Mine
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage 55 stone untreated turquoise nugget necklace from the Kingman mine. Acquired on June 7, 1975 from Karen Hinton, Lancaster, PA. It has a double jocla as well simply draped ove...
Category

Late 20th Century American Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Peggy Bannenberg Eggshell Hair Comb
Located in Sharon, CT
Blackened Brass and Eggshell Hair Comb by the Important Modern Dutch Jewelry Designer/Maker Peggy Bannenberg. This model 'Comb' is in the collection of The Amsterdam Museum Boijmans...
Category

1960s Dutch Modern Vintage Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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 Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Massim Ceremonial Pig with Inlaid Shell, Trobiand Islands, Papua New Guinea
Located in Leuven , BE
Nice composition in Dense Bunukwa rainforest hardwood, inlaid shell and lime. Carved wooden pig, standing, tail straight and protrudes backwards with rows of carved zig zag...
Category

Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell, Wood

Midcentury ashtray designed by Gabriella Crespi, Italy
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Ashtray designed by Gabriella Crespi Shell and brass ashtray by Gabriella Crespi. Recorded by Archivio Gabriella Crespi, Milan. Signed. Italy 1970s
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism 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 Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Collectible Object Duck Vide Poche in Silver and Shell Signed by Binazzi
Located in Miami, FL
Decorativ object, vide poche, signed by Binazzi in silver and natural shell. Italian work, circa 1970.
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver

20th Century Gold Plated Rattan Walking Stick, Shell Handle and Bamboo Stick
Located in Miami, FL
20th Century Gold Plated Rattan Walking Stick, Shell Handle and Bamboo Stick Offered for sale is an early 20th-century rattan or bamboo walking stick with gold-plated accent trim ...
Category

Early 20th Century Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Plate

Natural Turbo Marmoratus or Green Turban Shell
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful natural specimen. Turbo marmoratus is a large species of marine gastropod with a calcareous operculum in the family turbinidae. The color pattern is green, marble with w...
Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

20th Century Victorian Revival Bracelet Set in Sterling Sliver Frames
Located in San Francisco, CA
20th Century Victorian Revival Bracelet Set in Sterling Sliver Frames 7 high relief cameos carved from Bull mouth Shell Box Clasp 7.5"L x 1.125"W x .197"D Marked 95
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20th Century Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Small South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Trinket
Located in Copenhagen, K
Small South Pacific Tridacna Gigas clam trinket.
Category

15th Century and Earlier Pacific Islands Antique Shell Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

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