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19th c. Wedgwood Pearlware Centerpiece - Pink Nautilus Sea Shell Compote Tureen
19th c. Wedgwood Pearlware Centerpiece - Pink Nautilus Sea Shell Compote Tureen

19th c. Wedgwood Pearlware Centerpiece - Pink Nautilus Sea Shell Compote Tureen

By Wedgwood

Located in Litchfield, CT

Antique 19th century Wedgwood pink pearlware nautilus sea shell compote or tureen and clam shell under tray.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Pottery

Jocelyn Burton Sterling Silver Sea Shell Encrusted Tazza or Compote
Jocelyn Burton Sterling Silver Sea Shell Encrusted Tazza or Compote

Jocelyn Burton Sterling Silver Sea Shell Encrusted Tazza or Compote

By Jocelyn Burton 1

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An incredible sterling silver tazza by Jocelyn Burton. With a seashell and sea-life encrusted trumpet form base supporting a curved dish top and secured with a seashell encrusted bo...

Category

20th Century British Modern Centerpieces and Tazzas

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th c. Wedgwood Pearlware Centerpiece - Pink Nautilus Sea Shell Compote Tureen
19th c. Wedgwood Pearlware Centerpiece - Pink Nautilus Sea Shell Compote Tureen

19th c. Wedgwood Pearlware Centerpiece - Pink Nautilus Sea Shell Compote Tureen

By Wedgwood

Located in Litchfield, CT

Antique 19th century Wedgwood pink pearlware nautilus sea shell compote or tureen. Measures 10 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 8 1/4" tall.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Pottery

Cambridge Art Glass "Crown Tuscan" Flying Nude w/ Shell Compote
Cambridge Art Glass "Crown Tuscan" Flying Nude w/ Shell Compote

Cambridge Art Glass "Crown Tuscan" Flying Nude w/ Shell Compote

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This is a beautiful Cambridge art glass bowl. It has a flying nude on the front of a lobed shell design bowl. The art glass is a solid pink color in Cambridge's Crown Tuscan design. ...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Art Glass

Walker & Hall Sheffield Silver Plated Regency Fruit Shell Compote Platter Stand
Walker & Hall Sheffield Silver Plated Regency Fruit Shell Compote Platter Stand

Walker & Hall Sheffield Silver Plated Regency Fruit Shell Compote Platter Stand

By Walker & Hall

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Walker & Hall Sheffield Silver Plated Regency Fruit Shell Compote Platter Stand. Item features a pierce carved scalloped edge, fruit and shell border, marked "51412 Walker & ...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Rookwood 1944 XLIV 6390 Floral Shell Plate Change Dish Compote 8"
Rookwood 1944 XLIV 6390 Floral Shell Plate Change Dish Compote 8"

Rookwood 1944 XLIV 6390 Floral Shell Plate Change Dish Compote 8"

By Rookwood Pottery Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century Rookwood shell plate / change dish / compote featuring a scalloped seashell and floral motif and light blue / turquoise glaze.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Pottery

Fine Pair of English Silvered Bronze Glass Crystal Ormolu Bowls Bamboo Compotes
Fine Pair of English Silvered Bronze Glass Crystal Ormolu Bowls Bamboo Compotes

Fine Pair of English Silvered Bronze Glass Crystal Ormolu Bowls Bamboo Compotes

Located in Roslyn, NY

Fine pair of English silvered bronze ormolu in bamboo and leaf form, set with glass / crystal shell form bowls / compotes.  

Category

20th Century English Belle Époque Decorative Bowls

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Bronze

Chamberlain's Worcester Porcelain Centerpiece with Sea Shells and Coral 1820
Chamberlain's Worcester Porcelain Centerpiece with Sea Shells and Coral 1820

Chamberlain's Worcester Porcelain Centerpiece with Sea Shells and Coral 1820

By Chamberlains Worcester

Located in Litchfield, CT

Chamberlains Worcester white and gold porcelain shell form compote filled with naturalistically painted sea shells and coral.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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Majolica Shell Compote by Holdcroft
Majolica Shell Compote by Holdcroft

Majolica Shell Compote by Holdcroft

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H 9.5 in Dm 10.75 in

Majolica Shell Compote by Holdcroft

By Holdcroft Pottery

Located in Milton, DE

This is a higher pedestalled shell compote used as a center piece on a dining table, breakfast table or buffet.

Category

Antique 1870s English High Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Pottery

Jeff Zimmerman for Tiffany & Co. Blown Glass Shell Footed Compote
Jeff Zimmerman for Tiffany & Co. Blown Glass Shell Footed Compote

Jeff Zimmerman for Tiffany & Co. Blown Glass Shell Footed Compote

By Jeff Zimmerman

Located in Southampton, NY

Shell shaped compote Signed Tiffany & Co. and Jeff Zimmerman Measures: 10.38 inches wide 5.5 inches high 3.25 inch base.  

Category

1990s American Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Majolica Shell Centerpiece with Pedestal
Majolica Shell Centerpiece with Pedestal

Majolica Shell Centerpiece with Pedestal

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H 6.25 in Dm 10 in

Majolica Shell Centerpiece with Pedestal

By Holdcroft Pottery

Located in Milton, DE

I don't often see a shell compote that is not formal or over the top.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Pottery

Russian Guilloche Enamel, Carnelian and Silver Dish
Russian Guilloche Enamel, Carnelian and Silver Dish

Russian Guilloche Enamel, Carnelian and Silver Dish

Located in Natchez, MS

Russian guilloche enameled silver and carved carnelian agate shell form compote. Holds impressed 88 silver purity, town and work master marks.

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Bowls and Baskets

Marble Shell Compotes
Marble Shell Compotes

Marble Shell Compotes

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H 12.5 in W NaN in D NaN in

Marble Shell Compotes

Located in Hudson, NY

A pair of carved marble shell copotes with great old surface

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Vases

Materials

Marble

A Silver and Natural Shell Covered Compote Dish
A Silver and Natural Shell Covered Compote Dish

A Silver and Natural Shell Covered Compote Dish

Located in Austin, TX

A striking and impressive natural shell, mounted in sterling silver as a hinged and covered compote.

Category

20th Century Unknown Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Giant Clam Shell Seashell Bowl Compote Tridacna Gigas Ocean Nautical
Antique Giant Clam Shell Seashell Bowl Compote Tridacna Gigas Ocean Nautical

Antique Giant Clam Shell Seashell Bowl Compote Tridacna Gigas Ocean Nautical

Located in Dayton, OH

"The giant clams are the members of the clam genus Tridacna that are the largest living bivalve mollusks. Tridacna gigas is one of the most endangered clam species. Antonio Pigafetta...

Category

Early 20th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Shell

Royal Worcester English Majolica Palissy Open Shell and Dolphin Pedestal Compote
Royal Worcester English Majolica Palissy Open Shell and Dolphin Pedestal Compote

Royal Worcester English Majolica Palissy Open Shell and Dolphin Pedestal Compote

By Royal Worcester

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From Royal Worcester, a Majolica glazed pedestal Palissy compote in the Renaissance Revival style, circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Serving Bowls

Materials

Earthenware

Extraordinary Antique English Copeland 'Spode' Porc, Botanical Tazza or Compote
Extraordinary Antique English Copeland 'Spode' Porc, Botanical Tazza or Compote

Extraordinary Antique English Copeland 'Spode' Porc, Botanical Tazza or Compote

By Copeland Spode

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Quite possibly one of the finest pieces of porcelain to emerge from the Copeland (Spode) factory, this tazza or dessert compote is meticulously hand painted with botanical images don...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Crown Derby Turquoise And Gold Hand Painted 14-Piece Dessert Service
Royal Crown Derby Turquoise And Gold Hand Painted 14-Piece Dessert Service

Royal Crown Derby Turquoise And Gold Hand Painted 14-Piece Dessert Service

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Measures: Dessert plates, 8.5" diameter x 0.5" height, large shell shaped compotes, 11" length x 8" width x 2" depth, small shell shaped compote, 9.5" length x 9.5" width x 2" dept...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Assorted Collection of Imari Serveware
Assorted Collection of Imari Serveware

Assorted Collection of Imari Serveware

Located in Wilton, CT

A very large and impressive assembled set of Coalport Imari Dessert/ Serve ware in the King's Pattern. Set includes Compotes, oval dishes, shell shaped dishes, coffee, chocolat and t...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

11 Piece Ridgway Hand Painted Dessert Service w/ Butterflies
11 Piece Ridgway Hand Painted Dessert Service w/ Butterflies

11 Piece Ridgway Hand Painted Dessert Service w/ Butterflies

By J & W Ridgway

Located in Great Barrington, MA

The oval comport is 12" x 9", the shell compotes masure 10.5" x 9" and the dessert plates are 9" in diameter.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Dinner Plates

Antique French Porcelain Dessert Service Black Rasberry
Antique French Porcelain Dessert Service Black Rasberry

Antique French Porcelain Dessert Service Black Rasberry

By Clingancourt Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

Elegantly decorated with roses in grisaille on a purple ground the service consists of 24 pieces: a pair of ice pails, 11 dessert dishes, a compote, three shell shaped serving dishes...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

English Majolica Shell Form Footed Compote
English Majolica Shell Form Footed Compote

English Majolica Shell Form Footed Compote

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H 9.5 in W 8.75 in D 9 in

English Majolica Shell Form Footed Compote

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A 19th century English Majolica footed serving bowl, a large yellow half clam shell with a bright pink interior, on a footing of sea plants and shells. An unusual piece with dimensio...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Brass Nautilus Sea Shell Centerpiece Bowl Planter Jardiniere Compote 12"
Brass Nautilus Sea Shell Centerpiece Bowl Planter Jardiniere Compote 12"

Brass Nautilus Sea Shell Centerpiece Bowl Planter Jardiniere Compote 12"

Located in Dayton, OH

A large and impressive mid 20th century Hollywood Regency solid brass planter / jardiniere / catchpot / centerpiece in the shape of a nautilus / spiral sea shell with conch shell fe...

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Brass

Ornate Antique Silver Squirrel Nut or Candy Dish Compote with Fancy Shell Bowl
Ornate Antique Silver Squirrel Nut or Candy Dish Compote with Fancy Shell Bowl

Ornate Antique Silver Squirrel Nut or Candy Dish Compote with Fancy Shell Bowl

By Sheffield

Located in Tustin, CA

Beautiful hand made antique Victorian era ornate silver compote features a squirrel holding a nut perched on the top back edge of the very fancy and detailed shell shaped scalloping ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Dresden Porcelain Centerpiece
Dresden Porcelain Centerpiece

Dresden Porcelain Centerpiece

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H 5.5 in W 12.5 in D 10 in

Dresden Porcelain Centerpiece

By Dresden Porcelain

Located in Guaynabo, PR

Below the quatrefoil compote, a large shell serve as a base and the Dresden hallmark is in the center.

Category

Early 20th Century German Rococo Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Cased Set of English Victorian Silverplated Salt Cellars and Spoons
Cased Set of English Victorian Silverplated Salt Cellars and Spoons

Cased Set of English Victorian Silverplated Salt Cellars and Spoons

Located in San Francisco, CA

A cased set of six English silver plated salt cellars and spoons, each fashioned as a small compote with a shell form top on a cast dolphin form pedestal base, circa 1880-1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Antique Tiffany Edwardian Sterling Silver Compotes with Scallop Shells
Pair of Antique Tiffany Edwardian Sterling Silver Compotes with Scallop Shells

Pair of Antique Tiffany Edwardian Sterling Silver Compotes with Scallop Shells

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Pair of sterling silver compotes. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, circa 1915.

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Brass Clam Shell  Compote with Lid
Brass Clam Shell  Compote with Lid

Brass Clam Shell Compote with Lid

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H 4.75 in W 5 in D 5 in

Brass Clam Shell Compote with Lid

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brass Compote with Lid

Category

Vintage 1970s Boxes

Materials

Brass

French Majolica cherub with shell compote, circa 1840
French Majolica cherub with shell compote, circa 1840

French Majolica cherub with shell compote, circa 1840

Located in Atlanta, GA

Extraordinary French Majolica compote of a cherub holding a shell, circa 1840. To see more items from Foxglove Antiques, please visit our website: www.foxgloveantiques.com

Category

Antique 19th Century French Ceramics

French Majolica cherub with shell compote, circa 1840
French Majolica cherub with shell compote, circa 1840

French Majolica cherub with shell compote, circa 1840

Located in Atlanta, GA

Extaordinary French Majolica compote of a cherub holding a shell, circa 1840. To see more items from Foxglove Antiques, please visit our website: www.foxgloveantiques.com

Category

Antique 19th Century French Ceramics

French Majolica cherub with shell compote, circa 1840
French Majolica cherub with shell compote, circa 1840

French Majolica cherub with shell compote, circa 1840

Located in Atlanta, GA

Extraordinary French Majolica compote of a cherub holding a shell, circa 1840. To see more items from Foxglove Antiques, please visit our website: www.foxgloveantiques.com

Category

Antique 19th Century French Ceramics

French Gilt Wood Shell Supported By Dolphins
French Gilt Wood Shell Supported By Dolphins

French Gilt Wood Shell Supported By Dolphins

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H 14.5 in W 18 in D 10.5 in

French Gilt Wood Shell Supported By Dolphins

Located in Natchez, MS

French 19th c. Shell compote supported by two dolphins and crested by the north wind.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

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Compote Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the compote shell you’re looking for. Each compote shell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a compote shell — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A compote shell, designed in the neoclassical, Victorian or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made compote shell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Wedgwood, Coalport Porcelain and F. & C. Osler are consistently popular.

How Much is a Compote Shell?

Prices for a compote shell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $300 and can go as high as $275,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,100.