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Thomas Boog French Unique Gilded Mussel Shell Mirror
Thomas Boog French Unique Gilded Mussel Shell Mirror

Thomas Boog French Unique Gilded Mussel Shell Mirror

By Thomas Boog

Located in New York, NY

A unique and rare hand crafted gilded mussel shell mirror by French artist, Thomas Boog.

Category

2010s French Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Mussel Shell Vide-Poches, chromed metal, Italy, 1970's
Large Mussel Shell Vide-Poches, chromed metal, Italy, 1970's

Large Mussel Shell Vide-Poches, chromed metal, Italy, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb and large mussel shell empty pocket designed in Italy in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Goebel Powder Box, Bathing Lady on Mussel Shell, Pin Up
Art Deco Goebel Powder Box, Bathing Lady on Mussel Shell, Pin Up

Art Deco Goebel Powder Box, Bathing Lady on Mussel Shell, Pin Up

By A.W. Goebel

Located in Lisbon, PT

An Art Deco porcelain powder box featuring a reclining bathing beauty atop a mussel shell, crafted by Goebel in Bavaria, 1920.

Category

20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Handmade Coastal Mussel & Cowrie Shell Layered Round Mirror
Handmade Coastal Mussel & Cowrie Shell Layered Round Mirror

Handmade Coastal Mussel & Cowrie Shell Layered Round Mirror

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A striking handmade coastal mirror crafted from hand-picked mussel shells gathered along the coast of Maine. The shells are layered in a sculptural, dimensional pattern creating beau...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Shell

Mid-Century Majolica Palissy Lobster Platter Vallauris
Mid-Century Majolica Palissy Lobster Platter Vallauris

Mid-Century Majolica Palissy Lobster Platter Vallauris

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

Mid-Century Majolica Palissy Lobster Platter Vallauris. Mussels.shells,seaweeds. Diameter / 9.8 nches.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Earthenware Seafood Lobster Plate by J. Caldas Da Rainha, 1930
Earthenware Seafood Lobster Plate by J. Caldas Da Rainha, 1930

Earthenware Seafood Lobster Plate by J. Caldas Da Rainha, 1930

By Caldas Da Rainha

Located in Verviers, BE

Portugese Caldas da Rainha Palissy lobster wall plaque, circa 1930. Decorated with mussels, shells and seaweed. Has no structural issues and is in perfect condition.

Category

Vintage 1930s Portuguese Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

1960s Elegant Twin Shell Globes with Handcrafted Coastal Art, English
1960s Elegant Twin Shell Globes with Handcrafted Coastal Art, English

1960s Elegant Twin Shell Globes with Handcrafted Coastal Art, English

Located in London, GB

Each sphere features a harmonious combination of textures and patterns, meticulously crafted with small white and grey shells arranged in symmetrical bands. At the centre of each sph...

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Oak

Large Vallauris Shell Vase in Orange and Brown Majolica Ceramic
Large Vallauris Shell Vase in Orange and Brown Majolica Ceramic

Large Vallauris Shell Vase in Orange and Brown Majolica Ceramic

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

Giant Mid-century Modern Vallauris Ceramid Shell Shaped Vase. France, 1950s-1960s. Colorful vase with mussel / shell design in glazed ceramic.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

French Vallauris Majolica Shell Shaped Vase in Multi Color Glazed Ceramic
French Vallauris Majolica Shell Shaped Vase in Multi Color Glazed Ceramic

French Vallauris Majolica Shell Shaped Vase in Multi Color Glazed Ceramic

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

Giant Mid-century Modern Vallauris Ceramid Shell Shaped Vase. France, 1950s-1960s. Colorful vase with mussel / shell design in glazed ceramic.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Antique French Silver Mussel Vesta Case, Late 19th Century
Antique French Silver Mussel Vesta Case, Late 19th Century

Antique French Silver Mussel Vesta Case, Late 19th Century

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French silver vesta case in the form of a mussel; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collection This exceptional ant...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver

Antique Portuguese Pottery Palissy Style Majolica Lobster Wall Dish Plate, 1900
Antique Portuguese Pottery Palissy Style Majolica Lobster Wall Dish Plate, 1900

Antique Portuguese Pottery Palissy Style Majolica Lobster Wall Dish Plate, 1900

By Bernard Palissy

Located in Portland, OR

The plate decorated with a large lobster to the center resting on a textured ground and flanked by two sets of mussel shells. The plate having a a manganese glaze with shades of brow...

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Serge Mouille - White Antony Sconce Wired for US Market - IN STOCK!
Serge Mouille - White Antony Sconce Wired for US Market - IN STOCK!

Serge Mouille - White Antony Sconce Wired for US Market - IN STOCK!

By Editions Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

This sconce incorporates the "moule" or mussel shell shade, simple and natural in design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in White - IN STOCK!
Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in White - IN STOCK!

Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in White - IN STOCK!

By Editions Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

This sconce incorporates the "moule" or mussel shell shade, simple and natural in design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille - Pair of Black Antony Sconces Without Switches - IN STOCK!
Serge Mouille - Pair of Black Antony Sconces Without Switches - IN STOCK!

Serge Mouille - Pair of Black Antony Sconces Without Switches - IN STOCK!

By Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

This sconce incorporates the "moule" or mussel shell shade, simple and natural in design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Pair of Black Antony Sconces Without Switches - IN STOCK!
Serge Mouille - Pair of Black Antony Sconces Without Switches - IN STOCK!

Serge Mouille - Pair of Black Antony Sconces Without Switches - IN STOCK!

By Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

This sconce incorporates the "moule" or mussel shell shade, simple and natural in design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Black Antony Sconce - IN STOCK!
Serge Mouille - Black Antony Sconce - IN STOCK!

Serge Mouille - Black Antony Sconce - IN STOCK!

By Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

This sconce incorporates the "moule" or mussel shell shade, which is simple and natural in design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in Black - IN STOCK!
Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in Black - IN STOCK!

Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in Black - IN STOCK!

By Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

This sconce incorporates the "moule" or mussel shell shade, which is simple and natural in design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in Black Without Switch - IN STOCK!
Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in Black Without Switch - IN STOCK!

Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in Black Without Switch - IN STOCK!

By Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

This sconce incorporates the "moule" or mussel shell shade, which is simple and natural in design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in Black
Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in Black

Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in Black

By Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

This sconce incorporates the "moule" or mussel shell shade, simple and natural in design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Black Antony Sconce
Serge Mouille - Black Antony Sconce

Serge Mouille - Black Antony Sconce

$2,556Sale Price / item|20% Off

Serge Mouille - Black Antony Sconce

By Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

This sconce incorporates the "moule" or mussel shell shade, simple and natural in design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Black Antony Sconce - UL LISTED!
Serge Mouille - Black Antony Sconce - UL LISTED!

Serge Mouille - Black Antony Sconce - UL LISTED!

By Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

This sconce incorporates the "moule" or mussel shell shade, simple and natural in design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Black Antony Sconce
Serge Mouille - Black Antony Sconce

Serge Mouille - Black Antony Sconce

$2,556Sale Price|20% Off

Serge Mouille - Black Antony Sconce

By Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

This sconce incorporates the "moule" or mussel shell shade, simple and natural in design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of Early Madsen (Arctander) Clam Shell Chairs in Sheepskin
Pair of Early Madsen (Arctander) Clam Shell Chairs in Sheepskin

Pair of Early Madsen (Arctander) Clam Shell Chairs in Sheepskin

By Arnold Madsen

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Initially coined the "Musling stolen" (meaning "Mussel Shell"), the Clam Chair marked the beginning of a long and fruitful partnership between Madsen and Schubell.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in White - IN STOCK!
Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in White - IN STOCK!

Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in White - IN STOCK!

By Editions Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

This sconce incorporates the "moule" or mussel shell shade, simple and natural in design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in Black or White
Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in Black or White

Serge Mouille - Antony Sconce in Black or White

By Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

This sconce incorporates the "moule" or mussel shell shade, simple and natural in design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Antony Wall Sconce in White or Black
Serge Mouille - Antony Wall Sconce in White or Black

Serge Mouille - Antony Wall Sconce in White or Black

By Editions Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

This sconce features a "moule" or mussel-shell shade, simple and natural in design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Brass

Majolica Palissy Portuguese Crab Wall Platter Plate, circa 1950s
Majolica Palissy Portuguese Crab Wall Platter Plate, circa 1950s

Majolica Palissy Portuguese Crab Wall Platter Plate, circa 1950s

By Caldas Da Rainha

Located in Nuernberg, DE

The composition features a richly detailed central crab surrounded by sculptural mussels, shells, seaweed, and marine elements, creating a vivid three-dimensional effect with remarka...

Category

Vintage 1950s Portuguese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Majolica

Vintage Coastal Mixed Media Seashell Floral Wall Art in Painted Frame
Vintage Coastal Mixed Media Seashell Floral Wall Art in Painted Frame

Vintage Coastal Mixed Media Seashell Floral Wall Art in Painted Frame

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A charming 1975 handcrafted seashell floral arrangement featuring mussel shell flowers, tiny shell blossoms, spiral shells, and delicate coastal detailing all mounted on canvas board.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Decorative Art

Materials

Shell, Yarn

Pair Petite Majolica Palissy Portuguese Crab Wall Platter Plate, circa 1950s
Pair Petite Majolica Palissy Portuguese Crab Wall Platter Plate, circa 1950s

Pair Petite Majolica Palissy Portuguese Crab Wall Platter Plate, circa 1950s

By Caldas Da Rainha

Located in Nuernberg, DE

The composition features a richly detailed central crab surrounded by sculptural mussels, shells, seaweed, and marine elements, creating a vivid three-dimensional effect with remarka...

Category

Vintage 1950s Portuguese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Majolica

Serge Mouille - Pair of Black Antony Sconces Without Switches - IN STOCK!
Serge Mouille - Pair of Black Antony Sconces Without Switches - IN STOCK!

Serge Mouille - Pair of Black Antony Sconces Without Switches - IN STOCK!

By Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

This sconce incorporates the "moule" or mussel shell shade, simple and natural in design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Black Tripod Desk Lamp - IN STOCK!
Serge Mouille - Black Tripod Desk Lamp - IN STOCK!

Serge Mouille - Black Tripod Desk Lamp - IN STOCK!

By Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

The shade of this lamp is modeled after a “moule” or mussel shell. The arm is connected by a brass swivel and supported by an unusual tripod base with legs bent at the front, accenti...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Pair of Black Antony Sconces Wired for US Market - IN STOCK!
Serge Mouille - Pair of Black Antony Sconces Wired for US Market - IN STOCK!

Serge Mouille - Pair of Black Antony Sconces Wired for US Market - IN STOCK!

By Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

This sconce incorporates the "moule" or mussel shell shade, simple and natural in design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Pair of Black Antony Sconces - IN STOCK!
Serge Mouille - Pair of Black Antony Sconces - IN STOCK!

Serge Mouille - Pair of Black Antony Sconces - IN STOCK!

By Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

This sconce incorporates the "moule" or mussel shell shade, simple and natural in design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Serge Mouille - Black Tripod Desk Lamp - IN STOCK!
Serge Mouille - Black Tripod Desk Lamp - IN STOCK!

Serge Mouille - Black Tripod Desk Lamp - IN STOCK!

By Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

The shade of this lamp is modeled after a “moule” or mussel shell. The arm is connected by a brass swivel and supported by an unusual tripod base with legs bent at the front accentin...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Regency French Majolica Lobster Plate
Vintage Regency French Majolica Lobster Plate

Vintage Regency French Majolica Lobster Plate

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The crustacean is surrounded by an aquatic tableau of sculpted mussels, shells, and seaweed, all rendered in rich, jewel-toned glazes of emerald green, azure blue, and earth tones.

Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Dagmar Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
Pair of Dagmar Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen

Pair of Dagmar Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen

By Arnold Madsen

Located in New York, NY

Originally conceived in Copenhagen in 1944 by the skilled Danish upholsterer Arnold Madsen, this distinctive model is renowned for its inviting, enveloping form that earned it the af...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Vintage Regency French Majolica Crab Plate
Vintage Regency French Majolica Crab Plate

Vintage Regency French Majolica Crab Plate

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The crustacean rests on a textured "sandy" ground, surrounded by a lively assortment of sculpted mussels, shells, and marine flora glazed in vibrant shades of sea green, blue, and br...

Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Beautiful Mother of Pearl Irredescent Large Mussel Clam Half Shell
Vintage Beautiful Mother of Pearl Irredescent Large Mussel Clam Half Shell

Vintage Beautiful Mother of Pearl Irredescent Large Mussel Clam Half Shell

Located in San Diego, CA

As found Beautiful Mother of Pearl Irredescent Large Mussel Clam Half Shell , circa 1970's nice condition can be used as soap or candy dish.

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls

Materials

Shell

Shells & Bivalves Print: Mussels, Oysters, Scallops, Clams – Antique 1867
Shells & Bivalves Print: Mussels, Oysters, Scallops, Clams – Antique 1867

Shells & Bivalves Print: Mussels, Oysters, Scallops, Clams – Antique 1867

Located in Langweer, NL

Shells & Bivalves Print: Mussels, Oysters, Scallops, Clams – Antique 1867 This detailed antique print depicts a wide range of shells and bivalves, including mussels, oysters, scallo...

Category

Antique 1860s German Prints

Materials

Paper

Memento Mori  -  Critical Masses
Memento Mori  -  Critical Masses

Memento Mori - Critical Masses

By Marie Cameron

Located in Burlingame, CA

What was left behind with the buried remains of those that perished was a hill of mussel shells which were later incorporated into the foundation of a church at the base of the mount...

Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bulgari Ancient Coin Monete Ring
Bulgari Ancient Coin Monete Ring

Bulgari Ancient Coin Monete Ring

By Bulgari

Located in Weston, MA

The other side of the coin, which is visible in the open setting, shows a dolphin, barley grain and a mussel shell. The ring itself is inscribed “CAMPANIA-PHISTELIA” one one semi-cir...

Category

Late 20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Shell Encrusted Tall Etagere
Vintage Shell Encrusted Tall Etagere

Vintage Shell Encrusted Tall Etagere

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Transform your coastal retreat or maximalist sanctuary with this extraordinary vintage shell-encrusted etagere. A masterclass in artisanal folk art, this hutch is meticulously adorne...

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Shell

Antique Marine Prints – Lobster, Crabs, Shells, and Mollusks, circa 1850
Antique Marine Prints – Lobster, Crabs, Shells, and Mollusks, circa 1850

Antique Marine Prints – Lobster, Crabs, Shells, and Mollusks, circa 1850

Located in Langweer, NL

The plates feature: a spiny lobster and crayfish on a rocky shore; a hermit crab in its shell with a crayfish nearby; an arrangement of sea shells and mussels including a conch, horn...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

Small Majolica Palissy Fish Wall Platter Circa 1890
Small Majolica Palissy Fish Wall Platter Circa 1890

Small Majolica Palissy Fish Wall Platter Circa 1890

By Thomas Victor Sergent

Located in Austin, TX

Small 19th Century round Palissy fish platter Thomas Sergent. decorated with a fish on the center ,on the border a snail, a snake, a butterfly , shells , mussel and ferns. 4 inches d...

Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica Palissy Portuguese Lobster Wall Platter, circa 1940
Majolica Palissy Portuguese Lobster Wall Platter, circa 1940

Majolica Palissy Portuguese Lobster Wall Platter, circa 1940

By Caldas Da Rainha

Located in Austin, TX

Large Majolica Palissy Portuguese lobster platter, circa 1940. Decorated with mussels and shells, 9.5 inches Diameter.

Category

Vintage 1940s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Palissy Wall Fish Platter Choisy Le Roi
19th Century Majolica Palissy Wall Fish Platter Choisy Le Roi

19th Century Majolica Palissy Wall Fish Platter Choisy Le Roi

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

Decorated with fishs,snake, snail,bugs,shells,mussel and leaves.

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Rare Majolica Palissy Fish Basket Platter Leon Brard
19th Century Rare Majolica Palissy Fish Basket Platter Leon Brard

19th Century Rare Majolica Palissy Fish Basket Platter Leon Brard

By Léon Brard 1

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Rare Majolica Palissy Fish Basket Platter signed Leon Brard. 7 fishs, mussels ,ears of wheat ,and shell.

Category

Antique 1870s French Rustic Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Dutch School 19th Century Oil - A Merry Tavern Drinker
Dutch School 19th Century Oil - A Merry Tavern Drinker

Dutch School 19th Century Oil - A Merry Tavern Drinker

Located in Corsham, GB

A flagon and clay pipe can be seen resting on the tabletop while the shells of mussels can be seen thrown to the floor.

Category

19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Antique Zoology Poster – Crayfish, Leeches, Snails, Insects c.1880
Large Antique Zoology Poster – Crayfish, Leeches, Snails, Insects c.1880

Large Antique Zoology Poster – Crayfish, Leeches, Snails, Insects c.1880

Located in Langweer, NL

Illustrated animals include: 187 cicada life stages, showing adult insect, pupa, and larval forms 188 European crayfish (Astacus astacus) with detailed claws and anatomy 189 medicin...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Prints

Materials

Paper

Recent Sales

Unusual Mussel Shell Mirror
Unusual Mussel Shell Mirror

Unusual Mussel Shell Mirror

Unavailable

H 24 in W 18 in D 5 in

Unusual Mussel Shell Mirror

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Mussel shell mirror with eagle motif at top. One of a kind, handmade in UK.

Category

Early 2000s European Wall Mirrors

Art Deco opalescent glass plate with mussel shells in relief
Art Deco opalescent glass plate with mussel shells in relief

Art Deco opalescent glass plate with mussel shells in relief

By Sabino Art Glass

Located in New York, NY

French Art Deco opalescent round glass plate with mussel shells in relief signed by SABINO PARIS.

Category

20th Century French Platters and Serveware

Materials

Glass

Victorian Novelty Silver Mussel Shell Vinaigrette, by S Mordan London
Victorian Novelty Silver Mussel Shell Vinaigrette, by S Mordan London

Victorian Novelty Silver Mussel Shell Vinaigrette, by S Mordan London

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

An extremely fine and rare novelty silver Vinaigrette formed as a mussel shell, with a naturalistically engraved exterior, the silver gilt interior with elaborately pierced grille en...

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Mussel Shells & Lemon Dory

Ben BoothbyMussel Shells & Lemon Dory, 2015

Unavailable

H 48 in W 60 in D 2 in

Mussel Shells & Lemon Dory

By Ben Boothby

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Presented by 'Marloe Gallery' for Market Art & Design. Acrylic and oil on panel Ref: 1024

Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Pair of Gothic Table Mirrors
Pair of Gothic Table Mirrors

Pair of Gothic Table Mirrors

Unavailable

H 28 in W 31 in D 2.5 in

Pair of Gothic Table Mirrors

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Easel mirrors later embellished with mussel shells by a British artist.

Category

Vintage 1920s British Table Mirrors

Silver Ring with Antique Boot Button Cabochon
Silver Ring with Antique Boot Button Cabochon

Silver Ring with Antique Boot Button Cabochon

By Tika

Located in Arcata, CA

This ring features an antique boot button from the Victorian era (pre 1920's) made from mussel shell. These buttons were handmade in Muscatine, Iowa from freshwater mussel shells fro...

Category

2010s Indonesian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Single Serge Mouille Antony Sconce
Single Serge Mouille Antony Sconce

Single Serge Mouille Antony Sconce

Unavailable

H 17 in W 12 in D 14 in

Single Serge Mouille Antony Sconce

By Serge Mouille

Located in New York, NY

This sconce incorporates the "moule" or mussel shell shade, simple and natural in design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

Navy Shells on Cotton Canvas Pillow

Navy Shells on Cotton Canvas Pillow

Unavailable

H 3 in W 22 in D 11 in

Navy Shells on Cotton Canvas Pillow

Located in Athens, GA

Our classics print, navy shells is both a literal and abstract sea shell pattern inspired by the pretty shapes of mussel shells.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Angela Adams Dune, Blue Rug, Coastal, Natural Edge, Wool, Handcrafted, Modern
Angela Adams Dune, Blue Rug, Coastal, Natural Edge, Wool, Handcrafted, Modern

Angela Adams Dune, Blue Rug, Coastal, Natural Edge, Wool, Handcrafted, Modern

By Angela Adams

Located in Portland, ME

Sand dollars, beach rocks, mussel shells, starfish and seaweed inhabit the sand, saltwater and surf.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Spanish Painted Metal & Seashell Chandelier with 8 Candelabra Arms
Vintage Spanish Painted Metal & Seashell Chandelier with 8 Candelabra Arms

Vintage Spanish Painted Metal & Seashell Chandelier with 8 Candelabra Arms

Located in Houston, TX

Sourced in Northern Spain, in the Catalonia religion this vintage metal and seashell chandelier is crafted in iron with individually strung mussel shells and eight arms for tapered c...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Oysters

Oysters

Unavailable

H 13.78 in W 19.69 in

Oysters

Located in London, GB

All these highlights are contrasted with the dark ground and mussel shells, investing the still life with a paradoxical animation; – this is not a painting which could justly be labe...

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Gold Plated Sea Mermaid Shell Mussels Necklace
Gold Plated Sea Mermaid Shell Mussels Necklace

Gold Plated Sea Mermaid Shell Mussels Necklace

By Alexandra Koumba

Located in Astoria, NY

A large shell and two New Zealand mussels intertwined creatively to compose a Sea mermaid creature; The very elaborate handmade chain is hollow and looks heavy but is very light, it...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Bronze

Victorian 14k Shell Cameo Pin/Pendant
Victorian 14k Shell Cameo Pin/Pendant

Victorian 14k Shell Cameo Pin/Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

The Renaissance cameos are typically white on a grayish background and were carved from the shell of a mussel or cowry. In the mid 18th century, explorations revealed new shell varie...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Biarritz Art Nouveau Brooch, Brooch Shell Enamel, City of Biarritz
Biarritz Art Nouveau Brooch, Brooch Shell Enamel, City of Biarritz

Biarritz Art Nouveau Brooch, Brooch Shell Enamel, City of Biarritz

Located in PARIS, FR

The brooch takes the form of a shell (a mussel) on which it is written "Biarritz" in black and blue enamel.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Petalides Short Cuff Gold Plated
Petalides Short Cuff Gold Plated

Petalides Short Cuff Gold Plated

By Alexandra Koumba

Located in Astoria, NY

The Petalides Cuff is part of the Summer Collection Sea & Greek Shells. Natural materials such as mussels, crab heads and shells decorated the jewelry of the collection.

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2010s Greek Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Victorian 14k Diamond Cameo Pin/Pendant
Victorian 14k Diamond Cameo Pin/Pendant

Victorian 14k Diamond Cameo Pin/Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

The Renaissance cameos are typically white on a grayish background and were carved from the shell of a mussel or cowry. In the mid 18th century, explorations revealed new shell varie...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Victorian Sterling Silver Marcasite Cameo Pin/Pendant
Victorian Sterling Silver Marcasite Cameo Pin/Pendant

Victorian Sterling Silver Marcasite Cameo Pin/Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

The Renaissance cameos are typically white on a grayish background and were carved from the shell of a mussel or cowry. In the mid 18th century, explorations revealed new shell varie...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Marcasite, Sterling Silver

In the studio: a break for Pepsi

In the studio: a break for Pepsi

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H 18.12 in W 21.5 in

In the studio: a break for Pepsi

By George Weissbort

Located in London, GB

Stephen Rose (q.v), for instance, manages to heroicize the clear supermarket plastic bag and the rigid plastic container into artifacts of transcendant beauty; and here Weissbort rep...

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20th Century British Paintings

Materials

Board

In the Studio: A Break for Pepsi

In the Studio: A Break for Pepsi

By George Weissbort

Located in London, GB

Stephen Rose (q.v), for instance, manages to heroicize the clear supermarket plastic bag and the rigid plastic container into artifacts of transcendant beauty; and here Weissbort rep...

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20th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

14K Yellow Gold Mussel Shell Charm
14K Yellow Gold Mussel Shell Charm

14K Yellow Gold Mussel Shell Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Mussel Shell Charm This adorable mussel charm made from 14K yellow gold is perfect for any sea lovers!

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Mussel Shell Charm Pendant
14 Karat Yellow Gold Mussel Shell Charm Pendant

14 Karat Yellow Gold Mussel Shell Charm Pendant

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W 0.32 in D 0.16 in L 1.03 in

14 Karat Yellow Gold Mussel Shell Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A 14 karat (14K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a mussel shell. Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold and American manufacture with an unknown makers mark.

Category

20th Century American Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Borneo Pair Large Mussel Shells On Metal Stands, Indonesia, Contemporary
Borneo Pair Large Mussel Shells On Metal Stands, Indonesia, Contemporary

Borneo Pair Large Mussel Shells On Metal Stands, Indonesia, Contemporary

Located in New York, NY

Contemporary Borneo Pair Polished Large Mussel Shells on Stands. Stand measures 3" x 3".

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Pair of Bronze Mussel Shell Sconces - 1970s (2 pairs available)
Pair of Bronze Mussel Shell Sconces - 1970s (2 pairs available)

Pair of Bronze Mussel Shell Sconces - 1970s (2 pairs available)

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Shaped like mussel shells and crafted from cast bronze, they are reminiscent of the Maison Charles lighting fixtures.

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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Bronze Mussel Shell Sconces - 1970s (2 pairs available)
Pair of Bronze Mussel Shell Sconces - 1970s (2 pairs available)

Pair of Bronze Mussel Shell Sconces - 1970s (2 pairs available)

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Shaped like mussel shells and crafted from cast bronze, they are reminiscent of the Maison Charles lighting fixtures.

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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Extra Large Set of Three Mussel Shell Sculptures, Cambodia, 19th Century
Extra Large Set of Three Mussel Shell Sculptures, Cambodia, 19th Century

Extra Large Set of Three Mussel Shell Sculptures, Cambodia, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

19th century Thailand set of three extra large mussel shells on stand. Beautiful natural fossil growth from being submerged underwater.

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Antique 19th Century Cambodian Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Portuguese Palissy Majolica Mussel Shell & Crab Claw Double Salt Cellar
Portuguese Palissy Majolica Mussel Shell & Crab Claw Double Salt Cellar

Portuguese Palissy Majolica Mussel Shell & Crab Claw Double Salt Cellar

By Bernard Palissy

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A vintage Portuguese Palissy style majolica double salt dip or salt and pepper cellar, in the form of an open mussel shell supported by three crab claws. The claws are joined to the ...

Category

20th Century Portuguese Revival Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Bronze Mussel Shell by Maison Jansen Sconces - 1970s (2 pairs available)
Pair of Bronze Mussel Shell by Maison Jansen Sconces - 1970s (2 pairs available)

Pair of Bronze Mussel Shell by Maison Jansen Sconces - 1970s (2 pairs available)

By Maison Jansen

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Shaped like mussel shells and crafted from cast bronze, they are reminiscent of the Maison Charles lighting fixtures.

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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Minton Majolica Mussel Dish and Cover
Minton Majolica Mussel Dish and Cover

Minton Majolica Mussel Dish and Cover

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H 3.6 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in

Minton Majolica Mussel Dish and Cover

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica serving dish which features the dish in the form of a mussel shell. The lid has a coral-effect handle, wrapped in seaweed.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Palissy Style Lobster Tromp L'oeil Wall Plaques, Caldas Da Rainha 1920
Pair of Palissy Style Lobster Tromp L'oeil Wall Plaques, Caldas Da Rainha 1920

Pair of Palissy Style Lobster Tromp L'oeil Wall Plaques, Caldas Da Rainha 1920

By Caldas Da Rainha

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Pair of Portugese Palissy Lobster Wall Plaques, circa 1920. Decorated with mussels, shells and seaweed. Impressed stamp on reverse by maker in Caldas da Rainha.

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Vintage 1920s Portuguese Rustic Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

Tripod Desk Lamp by Serge Mouille

Tripod Desk Lamp by Serge Mouille

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H 14 in W 12 in D 12 in

Tripod Desk Lamp by Serge Mouille

By Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

The shade of this lamp is modeled after a "moule" or mussel shell. The arm is connected by a brass swivel and supported by an unusual tripod base with legs bent at the front accentin...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Majolica Pottery Palissy Ware Lobster 12" Plate Casadinho Portugal 1900
Antique Majolica Pottery Palissy Ware Lobster 12" Plate Casadinho Portugal 1900

Antique Majolica Pottery Palissy Ware Lobster 12" Plate Casadinho Portugal 1900

By Bernard Palissy

Located in Portland, OR

The plate is decorated with a large lobster to the center mounted on a sandy textured background and surrounded by mussel shells and seaweed. The plate is fully stamped to the rear ...

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Antique Early 1900s Portuguese Folk Art Mounted Objects

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver ‘Mussel’ Vinaigrette by Sampson Mordan & Co.

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver ‘Mussel’ Vinaigrette by Sampson Mordan & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This fine antique Victorian sterling silver vinaigrette has an elongated asymmetrical form, realistically modelled in the form of a mussel shell. The anterior and posterior surfac...

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tripode Desk Lamp by Serge Mouille
Tripode Desk Lamp by Serge Mouille

Tripode Desk Lamp by Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

The shade of this lamp is modeled after a "moule" or mussel shell. The arm is connected by a brass swivel and supported by an unusual tripod base with legs bent at the front accent...

Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Tripode Desk Lamp by Serge Mouille

Tripode Desk Lamp by Serge Mouille

Located in Stratford, CT

The shade of this lamp is modeled after a "moule" or mussel shell. The arm is connected by a brass swivel and supported by an unusual tripod base with legs bent at the front accent...

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20th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique French Napoleonic Empire Enamel Gold "Poissardes" Earrings
Antique French Napoleonic Empire Enamel Gold "Poissardes" Earrings

Antique French Napoleonic Empire Enamel Gold "Poissardes" Earrings

Located in Amsterdam, NL

They are the sophisticated result of a style which evolved from the polished mussel shells worn by fishwives as symbols of their trade.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Early Victorian Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Portuguese Majolica Palissy Ware Lobster
Portuguese Majolica Palissy Ware Lobster

Portuguese Majolica Palissy Ware Lobster

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H 2.25 in W 9.25 in D 9 in

Portuguese Majolica Palissy Ware Lobster

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

The plate is occupied by a lobster in the center with segmented legs and menacing claws, resting on a sand-textured ground and flanked by two sets of mussel shells on either side. Th...

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20th Century Portuguese Other Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Portuguese Majolica Palissy Ware Lobster
Portuguese Majolica Palissy Ware Lobster

Portuguese Majolica Palissy Ware Lobster

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H 2.88 in W 11.25 in D 11.25 in

Portuguese Majolica Palissy Ware Lobster

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

The plate is occupied by a lobster in the center with segmented legs and menacing claws, resting on a sand-textured ground and flanked by two sets of mussel shells on either side. Th...

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20th Century Portuguese Other Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

19th Century Pair of Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses
19th Century Pair of Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses

19th Century Pair of Mother-of-Pearl Opera Glasses

Located in London, GB

The outer layer of pearls and the inside layer of pearl oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both black and white nacre are and were used for design purpo...

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Antique 1890s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Persian Inlaid Octagonal Occasional Table, circa 1900
Antique Persian Inlaid Octagonal Occasional Table, circa 1900

Antique Persian Inlaid Octagonal Occasional Table, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

The outer layer of pearls and the inside layer of pearl oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both black and white nacre are and were used for design purpo...

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Antique Early 1900s Persian Side Tables

Meissen Tall Splendour Centerpiece With Gallant Couple, by Leuteritz, c 1870
Meissen Tall Splendour Centerpiece With Gallant Couple, by Leuteritz, c 1870

Meissen Tall Splendour Centerpiece With Gallant Couple, by Leuteritz, c 1870

By Ernst August Leuteritz, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

The centerpiece was designed by Leuteritz using old forms in the Rococo style: a round, conical rock base with a small, round pedestal, with a palm tree in the middle, around which a...

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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Revival Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Cased Scent Bottles, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Cased Scent Bottles, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Cased Scent Bottles, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The outer layer of pearls and the inside layer of pearl oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both black and white nacre are and were used for design purpo...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique English Victorian Hand Painted Mother Pearl Fan with Frame 19th Century
Antique English Victorian Hand Painted Mother Pearl Fan with Frame 19th Century

Antique English Victorian Hand Painted Mother Pearl Fan with Frame 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The outer layer of pearls and the inside layer of pearl oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both black and white nacre are and were used for design purpo...

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Paintings

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Mahogany Two-Tier Case 12 Mother Pearl Dessert Knives Forks 19th Century
Antique Mahogany Two-Tier Case 12 Mother Pearl Dessert Knives Forks 19th Century

Antique Mahogany Two-Tier Case 12 Mother Pearl Dessert Knives Forks 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The outer layer of pearls and the inside layer of pearl oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both black and white nacre are and were used for design purposes.

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Antique 1850s Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Pulling Mussels From a Shell - Large-Scale Original Artwork - Ready to Hang
Pulling Mussels From a Shell - Large-Scale Original Artwork - Ready to Hang

Pulling Mussels From a Shell - Large-Scale Original Artwork - Ready to Hang

By Bruce Rubenstein

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bruce Rubenstein specializes in large-scale artworks, using huge canvases to tell his stories. This one-of-a-kind oversized 68 inch tall by 84 inch wide horizontal original artwork i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Charcoal

Antique Boxed Set 12 Silver Fruit Knives and Forks, 1900
Antique Boxed Set 12 Silver Fruit Knives and Forks, 1900

Antique Boxed Set 12 Silver Fruit Knives and Forks, 1900

Located in London, GB

The outer layer of pearls and the inside layer of pearl oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both black and white nacre are and were used for design purpo...

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Antique Early 1900s English Sterling Silver

Antique Damascus Mother-of-pearl and Specimen Wood Inlaid Table Chest
Antique Damascus Mother-of-pearl and Specimen Wood Inlaid Table Chest

Antique Damascus Mother-of-pearl and Specimen Wood Inlaid Table Chest

Located in London, GB

The outer layer of pearls and the inside layer of pearl oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both black and white nacre are and were used for design purpo...

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Antique 1890s Syrian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Early 20th Century Syrian Inlaid Card Games Backgammon Chess Table
Early 20th Century Syrian Inlaid Card Games Backgammon Chess Table

Early 20th Century Syrian Inlaid Card Games Backgammon Chess Table

Located in London, GB

The outer layer of pearls and the inside layer of pearl oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both black and white nacre are and were used for design purpo...

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Vintage 1920s Syrian Game Tables

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

Chinese Rosewood & Mother of Pearl Opium Coffee Table
Chinese Rosewood & Mother of Pearl Opium Coffee Table

Chinese Rosewood & Mother of Pearl Opium Coffee Table

Located in London, GB

The outer layer of pearls and the inside layer of pearl oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both black and white nacre are and were used for design purpo...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Antique Regency Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Casket, 19th Century
Antique Regency Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Casket, 19th Century

Antique Regency Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Casket, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The outer layer of pearls and the inside layer of pearl oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both black and white nacre are and were used for design purpo...

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Antique 1820s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Silver Plated Hand-Hammered Franco Lagini Mussel-Fish Platter
Silver Plated Hand-Hammered Franco Lagini Mussel-Fish Platter

Silver Plated Hand-Hammered Franco Lagini Mussel-Fish Platter

By Franco Lagini

Located in Haarlem, NL

Showing all kinds of seafood, like mussels, a scallop shell, little fish, little shells and seahorses.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique Walnut Cased Set of 18 Mother-of-pearl Dessert Knives Forks
Antique Walnut Cased Set of 18 Mother-of-pearl Dessert Knives Forks

Antique Walnut Cased Set of 18 Mother-of-pearl Dessert Knives Forks

Located in London, GB

The outer layer of pearls and the inside layer of pearl oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both black and white nacre are and were used for design purpo...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Nouveau Relief Sculpture, Plaster, Signed, 1896, Woman in Mussel
Art Nouveau Relief Sculpture, Plaster, Signed, 1896, Woman in Mussel

Art Nouveau Relief Sculpture, Plaster, Signed, 1896, Woman in Mussel

Located in Stockholm, Stockholm

The motif recalls the classical image of Venus rising from the sea, where the shell or mussel symbolizes birth, femininity, and the creative power of nature.

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1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

19th Century Willliam IV Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Boulle Inkstand
19th Century Willliam IV Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Boulle Inkstand

19th Century Willliam IV Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Boulle Inkstand

Located in London, GB

The outer layer of pearls and the inside layer of pearl oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both black and white nacre are and were used for design purposes.

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Antique 1830s British William IV Inkwells

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Victorian Rosewood Casket Jewelry Box
19th Century Victorian Rosewood Casket Jewelry Box

19th Century Victorian Rosewood Casket Jewelry Box

Located in London, GB

The outer layer of pearls and the inside layer of pearl oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both black and white nacre are and were used for design purpo...

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

19th Century Victorian Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Box
19th Century Victorian Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Box

19th Century Victorian Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Box

Located in London, GB

The outer layer of pearls and the inside layer of pearl oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both black and white nacre are and were used for design purpo...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Antique French Ebonised Inlaid Pier Cabinet c.1860
Antique French Ebonised Inlaid Pier Cabinet c.1860

Antique French Ebonised Inlaid Pier Cabinet c.1860

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H 45.67 in W 17.72 in D 33.86 in

Antique French Ebonised Inlaid Pier Cabinet c.1860

Located in London, GB

The outer layer of pearls and the inside layer of pearl oyster and freshwater pearl mussel shells are made of nacre. Both black and white nacre are and were used for design purpo...

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Antique 1860s French Cabinets

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Mussel Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mussel shell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mussel shell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and bronze. If you’re shopping for a mussel shell, we have 12 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a mussel shell — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mussel shell, those designed in Victorian, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made mussel shell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hilliard & Thomason, Sampson Mordan & Co. and Dominique Pierrat are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mussel Shell?

The average selling price for a mussel shell at 1stDibs is $3,822, while they’re typically $165 on the low end and $12,000 for the highest priced.