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French Modern Specimen Hardwood Carved Conch Shell Motif Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Specimen Hardwood Carved Conch Shell Motif Box
France, Later 20th Century
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
French Modern Silvered Metal Shell Motif Mirror, Second Mirror Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Silvered Metal Shell Motif Mirror, Second Mirror Available
France, Circa 1960s
Each
Category
20th Century French Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Iron
French Art Deco Tray with Shell Motif, Bronze and Etched Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing early 20th century octagonal Art Deco tray with shell handles and etched mirror top, France
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Louis Lourioux Porcelain Shell Bird Motif Le Faune Trinket Dish, France
By Louis Lourioux
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
gold-painted bow.
Marked at the bottom in gold:
Fireproof Porcelaine
Le Faune
Made in France
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls
Materials
Gold
Mid-Century French Hand Carved Chestnut Piano Grotto Stool with Shell Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
"rocaille" or shell-shaped motif over an adjustable swivel mechanism for comfortable seating. The piece is
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Stools
Materials
Chestnut
H 23 in W 17 in D 17.5 in
19th Century French Carved Walnut Folding Table Book Stand with Shell Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
scroll motifs including a larger shell in the center, and acanthus leaves on the sides. The pitched back
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Music Stands
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Wall Jardiniere with Shell Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall with this unique and elegant carved jardiniere. Crafted in France circa 1780, the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...
Materials
Walnut
Pair of WW One French Trench Artillery Brass Shell Casings with Foliage Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
. Created in France, and dated 1916, each artillery shell is made of brass, and features repousse floral and
Category
Early 20th Century French Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
Turtleshell hair comb-diadem with chain motif, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
sculpted chain motif sloping down from the center towards the edges. France circa 1900. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)
Category
Early 20th Century French Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Tortoise Shell
French Louis XVI Style Cerused Painted Commode / Chest with Carved Shell Motif
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love the finish and size! This chest is actually an Italian piece with French Louis XVI styling
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 34.5 in W 52 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Shell and Coral Motif Silver Plated Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of silver plated French chandeliers with coral and shell motif throughout the body. The centre
Category
Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Large 19th C. French Carved-Wood Mirror in Floral and Shell Motif w/Orig. Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
mirror, with floral and shell carved motif, is just over 5 feet in height, and just over 4 feet wide.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Glass
H 60.75 in W 50.25 in D 3.25 in
Magical Parian Porcelain Shell Motif Dish with Sculptural Putti
Located in Hopewell, NJ
a scalloped shell shaped dish.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Green Painted French Style Side Chairs with Shell Motif and Tufted Seat
Located in Locust Valley, NY
back. Carved shell detail on seat back and carved cabriole legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Paint
H 43 in W 21 in D 20 in
Limoges French Porcelain Sea Shell Dish W/ Hand Painted Lily-of-The-Valley Motif
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
Limoges white porcelain sea shell dish with hand painted lily-of-the-valley and butterfly design, c
Category
Mid-20th Century European International Style Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
H 1.25 in W 5.5 in D 5 in
Pair of Louis XV Bergere Chairs with Carved Shell Motifs
Located in Asheville, NC
Louis XV chairs, cabriole legs, carved fruitwood cream colored frame with shell motif, beautifully
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
R & Y Augousti Mosaic Tray in Tiger Pen Shell with Butterfly Motif, circa 2000
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
R & Y Augousti tray in exotic tiger pen shell featuring stripe design in hues of black, brown, and
Category
Early 2000s French Organic Modern Barware
Materials
Shell, Palmwood
H 2.5 in W 23.75 in D 13.75 in
French Faux Tortoise Shell Ormolu Mounted Commode, Possibly Jensen
Located in Cypress, CA
Fine and impressive French Regence style faux tortoise shell ormolu-mounted commode with marble top
Category
20th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Terracotta Grotto Shell Shaped Planter or Jardiniere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The design is lovely with a shell motif with 3-D dots to give more interest.
A compliment to many
Category
20th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Terracotta
Stunning Antique Torchere or Gueridon Table w. Hand Carved Rococo Shell Motifs
Located in Lisse, NL
name from the French word 'rocaille' which is an assymetrical shell motif that was often used in 18th
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Rococo Revival End Tables
Materials
Oak
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H 29.9 in Dm 23.4 in
Terra Cotta Ceramic Shell Motif Picture or Photo Frame in Either Pink or Buff
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Shell motif photo or picture frame rendered in terra cotta ceramic, in either pink or buff finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Picture Frames
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
H 10.5 in W 12 in D 6 in
18th Century French Limestone Fireplace Mantel with Shell Detail
Located in Mckinney, TX
showcases intricate hand-carved architectural paneling, accentuated by a centered shell motif on the header
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
French Pair Decorative Wall Panels W/Gilt Rinceaux & Shell Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Each piece has a two- panel front that feature carved rinceaux and shell motif embellishments
Category
20th Century French Panelling
Materials
Wood
French Majolica Palissy Platter Arums, Frogs, Shells Signed Christine Viennet
By Christine Viennet
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica platter arums, frogs, shells signed Christine Viennet circa 2000.
Christine Viennet
Category
Early 2000s French Country Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
H 3.5 in W 9 in D 15 in
French Late 19th Century Sarreguemines Asparagus Plates with Shell Shaped Hole
By Sarreguemines
Located in Atlanta, GA
Four French Sarreguemines asparagus plates from the late 19th century, with teal accents and shell
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Dinner Plates
Materials
Faience
French Pink Majolica Ceramic Sea Shells Tureen and Candleholders, 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of sea shells pink ceramic lidded tureen and candleholders, France, 1930s
Exclusive set of
Category
20th Century French Soup Tureens
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
French Provincial Walnut Decorative Floral & Shell Carved Chest. Circa 1760
Located in Hollywood, SC
French Provincial two drawer Walnut chest with carved molded edge, outset corners, floral and shell
Category
Antique 1760s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
H 33.5 in W 46.75 in D 23.25 in
19th Century French Antique Gilt Wood Oval Mirror with Shell Crest
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Lovely Antique French Oval Gilt Mirror from the 19th Century, Adorned with a Shell Shaped Crest
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Pair 19th Century French Painted Faience Shell-Form Platters Signed HR Quimper
By Grande Maison HB Quimper
Located in Dallas, TX
in France circa 1910, the large shell-form ceramic plates with scalloped edges, depict typical
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
H 13.25 in W 13.25 in D 2.5 in
19th C. French "Putti" Motif Decorative Wood Panel- Would be a Lavish Headboard!
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved shell nicely anchors the impression at center bottom. This 19th century French ornately-carved
Category
Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
H 44 in W 72.76 in D 4 in
French Silverplate Shield Back Sconces with Rococo Shell Details, Circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
backplates are finished above and below with shell motifs. The S-curving arms have scrolled terminals and
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
H 11 in W 15.25 in D 11.5 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Oval Mirror with Shell Cartouche
Located in Dallas, TX
features a decorative shell cartouche flanked with foliage decor, discrete engraved floral motifs around
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
H 32 in W 21.5 in D 4 in
Dining Table and Chairs with Carved Palm-Frond Motif, France, circa 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
palm-frond or feather-like design. The apron echoes this frilly motif on the two long sides.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Sets
H 28.94 in W 53.94 in D 35.44 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror with Shell Cartouche
Located in Dallas, TX
pediment featuring a center shell motif flanked with foliage decor in high relief on both sides. The thick
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
H 25 in W 38.5 in D 3 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror with Shell Cartouche
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a master bathroom, entry or hallway with this elegant antique mirror. Crafted in France
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
H 46.5 in W 46.75 in D 5 in
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Wrought Iron Fireplace Screen with Vine Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
with grape and leaf motifs in high relief; it is further embellished with a central shell motif over a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 38 in W 40.5 in D 5.5 in
French Louis XV Trumeau Mirror with Original Oil Painting and Carved Gilt Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
and carved giltwood motifs. Born in France during the second half of the 18th century, this exquisite
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Trumeau Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
H 60.5 in W 45 in D 1.5 in
Pair of French Louis XV Style 1890s Painted Wood Horizontal Shell-Carved Mirrors
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved shell motifs. Each of this pair of mirrors features a horizontal Silhouette, painted in a light
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 41.13 in W 53.63 in D 2 in
French Early 20th C. End Tables w/Elegant Shell-Carved Skirts 'All Sides Carved'
Located in Atlanta, GA
, over aprons which are elaborately hand carved in a motif of shells with foliate accents. The carvings
Category
Early 20th Century French Side Tables
Materials
Wood
H 28.25 in W 30.25 in D 16.75 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Gold Leaf Mirror with Floral and Shell Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
embellished with a cartouche shell motif in each corner. The important mirror dressed with a new glass, is in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
H 45.5 in W 32.5 in D 2.5 in
Mid 20th Century Edme Samson French Porcelain Armorial Scalloped Shell Dish 7"
By Edmé Samson
Located in Dayton, OH
"Mid 20th century (circa 1941-1957) hand painted Chinese Export style scallop shell porcelain dish
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
H 1.125 in W 7.25 in D 6.5 in
Antique Corner Marble Shell Sink
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A lovely, antique corner sink of French marble. Its shell motif gives the impression that it was
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Stone Sinks
Materials
Stone, Marble
Set of Repousse' Shell Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four circa 1950's French repousse' and polished brass two-light sconces with shell motif
Category
Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Mosaic Pen Shell Vase with Inlays in Red and Black by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Organic Modern decorative vase made of exotic pen-shell over a molded wood frame. The handcrafted
Category
Early 2000s French Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Shell, Wood, Bentwood
Vintage R & Y Augousti Mosaic Vase with Inlays of Red and Black Pen-Shell
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Organic Modern decorative vase made of exotic pen-shell over a molded wood frame. The handcrafted
Category
Early 2000s French Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Shell, Bentwood, Wood
French Metamorphic Opera Glasses, 18K Gold
Located in New Orleans, LA
These unique 18K metamorphic gold French opera glasses are the epitome of both elegance and luxury
Category
Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Gold
Waldorf Astoria Hotel Carved Limestone Mantel Floral Shell Details
Located in New York, NY
A French limestone mantel stands adorned with extraordinary carved floral patterns, raised panels
Category
Early 20th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone, Marble
Circa 1880-1900 Seashells & Seaweed Motif Fish Service by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880-1900 sea shells & seaweed motif fish service, Limoges, France. Comprised of a platter
Category
Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Tableware
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pair of Abalone Shell and Gilt Side Tables
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of round gilt wood side tables By Arturo Pani with unusual onyx and abalone shell tops. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican End Tables
Materials
Abalone, Giltwood
Louis XVI Style, Large Hanging Lanterns, Dore Bronze, Etched Glass, Rams Motif
Located in Stamford, CT
several long horned Rams heads with shell designs along the edges. Two pair of these magnificent lanterns
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror with Engraved and Carved Shell Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
large shell cartouche at the pediment flanked with carved foliate motifs on the sides. The gilt frame
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Firepl...
Materials
Giltwood
H 48.5 in W 28.25 in D 5 in
French Regence Style Cartel in Boulle Marquetry, circa 1870
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French Regence style cartel in Boulle marquetry in première partie, with a red tortoise shell
Category
Antique 1870s French Régence Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Jewelry or Side Table with Geometric Inlay & Hand-Carved Shell & Flowers
Located in Lisse, NL
Elegant and practical size table for all kinds of purposes.
This superb, early 1900s French table
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Materials
Brass
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H 28.5 in W 19.7 in D 13.2 in
French Oak Enfilade
Located in Woodbury, CT
resting on circular medallions. Shaped and carved apron with central shell motif and ending in scrolled
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets
Materials
Oak
French 1900 Edwardian Faux Tortoise Parasol Handle in 18kt Gold & Carved Citrine
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian parasol handle made in France.
Very beautiful and elegant piece, created in Paris
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Desk Sets
Materials
Quartz, Gold
H 9.75 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Cave a Liqueur or Tantalus
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-19th century French Napoleon III period black lacquer cave a liqueur (liqueur caddy) or
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Barware
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Empire Mirror
Located in Wilson, NC
panels. It also has a center cartouche inlaid with satinwood with a conch shell motif. The cornice and
Category
Antique 1840s French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Newport Shell by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 101 Pcs
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
introduced in the year 1910 and features a shell motif with a beaded edge. This set includes:
12 dinner
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair of Vintage Echo Pink Silk Shell Fabric with Irish Linen Cushion Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
ornamental clam shell motif often used as an architectural accent in American furniture, this cushion would
Category
20th Century American Pillows and Throws
Materials
Textile
H 10.5 in W 24.5 in D 5 in
French Brass Rococo Fire Screen
Located in Hollywood, SC
French brass Rococo free standing fire screen with shell and scrolled floral motif.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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