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ANTIQUE 19th CENTURY SEASHELL PILLBOX
Located in New York, NY
This is such a unique piece to collect, to use as a pillbox, trinket dish, or even display as art around the home. It was made in the 19th Century, most likely in France, and it make...
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19th Century French For The Desk
Antique Inkwell, Seashells, Gilded and Silvered, Bronze Dorée, Mid 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique inkwell from gilded and silvered bronze.
France, mid 19th Century.
Exceptionally beautifully crafted shells as inkwells on a tray as a pen holder, which is depicted...
Category
Antique 1850s French Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Bronze
H 4.73 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood and Ormolu Desk Possibly by François L
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood and ormolu desk
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 31.25 in W 62 in D 35.5 in
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Rosewood And Bronze Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 18th century Louis XV period Rosewood and bronze desk. The desk is raised by
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Bronze
Hollywood Regency Whitecraft Desk, Vanity & Armchair Green Finish American, 1970
By Whitecraft
Located in Miami, FL
Hollywood Regency bamboo & reed desk, writing table or vanity with glass top and matching armchair
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desks
Materials
Fabric, Glass, Bamboo, Cane, Reed
H 30.5 in W 43 in D 20.5 in
Italian 19th Century Venetian Patinated and Giltwood Writing Desk/Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
desk/side table. The desk is raised by elegant cabriole legs with scrolled feet and wonderful hand
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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Desks
Materials
Giltwood
H 30.75 in W 42 in D 29.25 in
Art Nouveau Gold-Plated and Enameled Copper Matchstick Box Holder
Located in Barcelona, ES
Seashell shaped Art Nouveau matchstick box holder. Gold-plated copper, seashell and box holder
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories
Materials
Copper
Louis XV Style Ormolu Inkwell, Late 19/Early 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Attributed to Leon Messager for Francois Linke, with Rococo and seashell Decoration.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Inkwells
Materials
Ormolu
Antique William IV Shell Gilt Bronze Double Inkwell with Pen Rest Candle Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The 19th century saw a great interest in seashell souvenirs, possibly also thanks to the grottos and
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Antique Mid-19th Century European William IV Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
H 6.75 in W 9.5 in D 8.25 in
A Perthshire Large Flower Bouquet Paperweight, 1986
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
: Scotland
Features : A bouquet containing a large white and amber flower with " seashell ridges " on its
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20th Century Scottish Paperweights
Materials
Glass
A Perthshire Large Flower Bouquet Paperweight, 1986
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
: Scotland
Features : A bouquet containing a large white and amber flower with " seashell edges on its
Category
20th Century Scottish Paperweights
Materials
Glass
French Mid-19th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood and Kingwood Bureau Plat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome French mid 19th century Louis XV st. tulipwood and kingwood Bureau Plat. The desk
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Ormolu
H 29.25 in W 44 in D 26.25 in
SeaShell and Rootbeer Resin Desk Tidy Catchall Vide Poche, 1980s
By Atelier Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning 1980s French modern desk tidy, vide poche, or catchall features an oval shape with an
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Shell, Resin
French 1819-1838 Baroque Louis XV Snuff Box Carved Agate And Chiseled 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Venus seated in her seashell chariot pulling back Cupid to take away his arrow. In ancient Greece Cupid
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Antique 1810s French Baroque Desk Accessories
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
W 2.09 in D 1.31 in L 2.56 in
Abalone Seashell and Brass Box
Located in New York, NY
An abalone seashell, brass, and wood lined rectangular box, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Mexico
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
French Crystal Seashell Bowl Jewelry Catchall
By Art Vannes
Located in New York, NY
A French crystal seashell bowl, circa mid to late-20th century, France. Beautiful as a standalone
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Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Crystal
Italian Murano Emerald Green Art Glass Seashell Jewelry Dish, Small
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, Italian modern Murano emerald green art glass seashell jewelry dish, circa mid
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Insects and Seashells Fans
Located in New York, NY
. circa late 19th century
Antique and Vintage Asian Metalwork And Enamel Plates, Table and Desk Wares
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware
Materials
Enamel
Murano Oggetti Clear Orange Swirl Seashell Italian Art Glass Snail Sculpture
By Salviati, Oggetti
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, vintage Murano clear glass and orange swirl seashell Italian art glass snail sculpture
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 4.25 in W 3.5 in D 6.75 in
Seguso Murano Sommerso Green Italian Art Glass Sculptural Seashell Dishes, Salts
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
seashell ring dishes / master salt set. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. Would make a great display
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass
H 1.75 in W 4.25 in D 3.75 in
Cenedese Murano Opalescent Purple White Italian Art Glass Clam Seashell Bowl
By Cenedese
Located in Kissimmee, FL
decorative bowl. Documented to the Cenedese Company. Would make a great display piece on any vanity or desk
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 2.75 in W 4.75 in D 6.88 in
Murano Green White Orange Mosaic Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Bowl
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
flecks Italian art glass sculptural fan shape conch / seashell bowl. The pattern of the bowl is made with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
Seguso Murano Dark Amethyst Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Conch Seashell Bowl
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
has a conch seashell shape. Would make a great display piece on any desk, vanity or curio cabinet. Use
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Opalescent Pink Spots White Italian Art Glass Scroll Design Seashell Bowl
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
seashell shape bowl / vide-poche. It has been attributed to the Fratelli Toso company. The bowl has an
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Sommerso, Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
H 2.25 in W 4.5 in D 5.5 in
Seguso Murano Signed Red Pink Italian Art Glass Conch Seashell Sculpture Bowl
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown cranberry red - pink Italian art glass conch seashell
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
H 5.5 in W 3 in D 5.5 in
Seguso Murano Orange Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculpture Bowl
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
glass conch seashell sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, in the Pulveri design, circa
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 6.13 in W 6.75 in D 4.25 in
Barovier Toso Murano Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Candy Dish Bowl
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
. Created in the manner of the "Eugenio" technique. The seashell or horn of plenty shape has a curled tail
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 3.88 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Peill & Putzler Glass Seashell Light Made in Germany, 1960’s
By Peill & Putzler
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern Peill & Putzler glass sea shell desk light or table light made in West Germany
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
H 8.67 in W 10.24 in D 4.34 in
A.Ve.M. Murano Red Yellow Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Ashtray Bowl
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM), Giulio Radi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red, silver flecks Italian art glass seashell shaped sculptural
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...
Materials
Silver Leaf
H 2.63 in W 3.63 in D 3.38 in
English Mahogany and Satinwood Secretary Desk Bookcase, 1790-1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
a kind mahogany secretary-desk-bookcase with satinwood marquetry detail of seashell motif.
The
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Alta Lamp -Contemporary Handmade Ceramic table desk lighting, Matte White
By Calyer Ceramics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
clay with matte white glaze. This piece was inspired by seashells and smooth stones collected from the
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Mahogany Adjustable Desk or Vanity Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most unique and extremely decorative French 19th century Louis XV style mahogany adjustable desk
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 27.25 in W 17.25 in D 20 in
English 1920 "Radiance" Biscuit Tin
Located in Stamford, CT
"Radiance" brand biscuit tin from England 1920. Made with a walnut and marquetry look with seashell
Category
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Onyx Marble Box
Located in New York, NY
hexagon shape with lid and feet. A nice piece to hold small items on a desk, or small jewelry on a vanity
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Onyx
Seguso Murano Blue Pulveri Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Shell Trinket Bowl Dish
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown cobalt blue pigments and gold flecks Italian art glass seashell
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 2.75 in W 4 in D 5 in
Antique Venetian Murano Green Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Shell Goblet Holder
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.), Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
seashell decoration decorative table object / card holder / goblet. Documented to the Salviati company
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
English Late 19th Century Walnut Chest Signed Waring and Gillow Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paris. The five drawer chest is raised by striking ball and claw feet below elegant seashell reserves
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
H 36.25 in W 53.25 in D 26.5 in
Maitland Smith Vintage Tessellated Stone Travertine Box 1970s
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, nightstand, desk or a coffee table.
In good vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use.
No
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Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Marble, Brass
Maitland Smith Vintage Tessellated Stone Travertine Boxes 1970s Set of Two
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
boxes for a vanity, nightstand, desk or a coffee table.
In good vintage condition with wear consistent
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Marble, Brass
Binazzi Seashell Letter Opener
By Binazzi
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Stylish, Mid-Century letter opener with a silvered metal blade and cuff, featuring an organic turret shell handle. Signed Binazzi on the hilt.
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20th Century Italian Organic Modern Letter Openers
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Sterling Silver Seashell Tray
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual sterling silver seashell dish by Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger, circa 1970s. It can
Category
Late 20th Century Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
French 19th Century Bureau Plat and Desk Chair, Possibly by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
bureau plat and its matching desk chair, after a model by Charles Cressent, possibly by Francois Linke
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Desk Stand on Onyx Base
Located in Montreal, QC
Napoleon III gilt bronze desk stand with central lidded and footed urn having putti form knop over
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Antique 19th Century French Inkwells
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu
Seashell Encrusted Grotto Vanity / Desk
Located in Denton, TX
Wooden frame encrusted with multiple variety of sea shells in the Grotto style, 1980s.
Category
20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Vanities
Materials
Shell, Wood
c.1870 German Black Forest Double Inkstand
Located in Chicago, IL
seashell, too. An interesting addition to a desk in a home office, or fabulous in a inkwell collection.
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Inkwells
Art Nouveau Pâte de Verre Plaque by Amalric Walter
By Amalric Walter
Located in New York, NY
surrounded by red seaweed and yellow seashells, circa 1920.
Signed, ''A WALTER, NANCY''.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Baccarat French Art Nouveau Glass and Bronze Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
. The lower section of the wave is mounted with gilt and brown patinated inkpots formed as a seashell
Category
Early 20th Century French Inkwells
French Art Nouveau Bronze Inkstand with Nude Venus, 1900
By Silaguy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Venus, beautiful French Art Nouveau bronze inkwell with nude and seashell. Signature/ Marks
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Crab Inkwell by Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
decorated with seashell lid to and body opens as well. The inkwell retains its original clear glass liner
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
Antique Vienna Bronze Inkwell Tray with Bird and Egg Shell on Natural Shell 1900
By Vienna Bronze
Located in Antwerp, BE
bronze, natural seashell.
Origin: Vienna, Austria.
Size:
H 8 cm x W 12.5 cm x L 15 cm.
H 3.2 inch x W
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
H 3.15 in W 5.91 in D 4.93 in
French 17th Century Louis XIV Period Ormolu and Porphyry Inkwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
a putti holding the eternal flame sitting on a very finely chased lidded seashell. The shell opens
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV Inkwells
Materials
Porphyry, Ormolu
Seashell Box Nautically Decorated with Ship Painting
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful handmade repurposed nautical box adapted from an antique lap desk. Decorated in a
Category
20th Century Canadian Folk Art Nautical Objects
Vintage Pair Plaster Seashell Scallop Shell Dining Table Bases Console Lacquered
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage plaster seashell scalloped shell dining table, console table, or desk bases
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Console Tables
Materials
Plaster, Lacquer
H 29.5 in W 22.5 in D 12 in
An Eglomise Veneered Vanity/Desk by New Era Glass
Located in Palm Desert, CA
feature their original seashell drawer pulls. Mirror veneer is showing just the right amount of desirable
Category
Vintage 1930s American Vanities
Folk Art Shell Encrusted Lidded Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful small seashell encrusted box. The lid removes to reveal a dark wood interior. A
Category
20th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell
Brass and Abalone Seashell Magnifying Glass
Located in New York, NY
. Handle has abalone seashell inlay and a floral embossed design. A great desk or library accessory
Category
20th Century European Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Dufrène French Art Nouveau Desk
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau walnut desk by Maurice Dufrène in pear wood with bronze handles in a seashell
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Scallop Sea Shell / Seashell Bookmark
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Tiffany & Co. bookmark.
In sterling silver.
In the form of a shell or seashell.
Marked to
Category
20th Century Modern Desk Accessories
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 2.09 in W 1.97 in D 0.04 in
Gilded Age Desk Accessory
Located in Southbury, CT
A desk accessory from America's gilded age featuring —naturally— gilded bronze, a kingfisher, a
Category
Antique 1880s American Gilded Age Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
Modern Pink Marble Stone Pen Holder
Located in New York, NY
A pink marble stone modern style desk pen holder. Holder is made out of one piece of marble stone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Stone, Marble
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