Antique Victorian Mother of Pearl & Silver-Plated Salt Cellar, circa 1900
Located in Honolulu, HI
An exquisite turn-of-the-century British antique individual salt cellar or caviar dish, circa 1900. Crafted from a single piece of natural mother-of-pearl shell, this delicate dish d...
Silver Plate
19th C. Victorian Mother of Pearl Shell Bird's Nest Wire Trinket Box Casket
Located in Honolulu, HI
An exquisite late 19th-century Victorian era trinket box, featuring a poetic "bird's nest and egg" motif. The top lid and bottom base are crafted from iridescent, high-luster natural Mother of Pearl shells. The body is intricately wrapped in a woven brass wirework structure designed to resemble a delicate bird's nest, resting gracefully on four spherical ball feet. The hinged brass rim opens smoothly to reveal an iridescent shell interior, perfect for holding small rings, pills, or cherished keepsakes. Reflecting the Victorian fascination with romantic nature-inspired objets d'art, this casket is a remarkable decorative piece. Offered in good antique condition with a charming aged patina on the brass wire framework and no structural cracks on the shells. Weighing 63g and measuring under 3 inches, this rare shell box is an exceptional collectible for enthusiasts of Victorian novelty boxes, Mother of Pearl caskets...
Brass
19th C. European Shell Form Silver Coin Purse with Silver-Tone Chain
Located in Honolulu, HI
An extraordinarily rare late 19th-century European silver coin purse, sculpted in a classic Victorian scallop shell motif. Crafted from smooth, non-magnetic silver metal with a soft...
Silver
Antique Victorian Hand-Carved Bone Miniature Picture Frame Pendant, c. 1880s
Located in Honolulu, HI
A rare and exquisite late-19th-century Victorian miniature picture frame, meticulously hand-carved from natural bovine bone. Framed in an ornate oval silhouette, the front features ...
Brass
1960s Swiss Lausanne Miniature Ivorine Mantel Clock Pendant Watch
Located in Honolulu, HI
A charming 1960s Swiss-made Lausanne miniature clock pendant, originally acquired in the UK. Designed in the nostalgic style of a vintage mantel clock, this versatile art piece func...
Brass
Mid-Century Estée Lauder Gold Plated Seashell Solid Perfume Trinket Box Casket
Located in Honolulu, HI
A remarkable mid-century collectible vanity accessory, this solid perfume compact by Estée Lauder is sculpted in the iconic shape of a natural scallop shell. Expertly cast with substantial weight (94 grams), the box features rich, heavy gold-plated metalwork with fine realistic ridges and textures reminiscent of 20K–24K yellow gold. The removable top shell opens to reveal an inner metal tray original to its solid perfume housing, now seamlessly repurposed as a luxurious vanity trinket box, ring keeper, or paperweight object. Reflecting the mid-to-late 20th-century Hollywood Regency and nautical glamour aesthetic, this piece bridges functional vanity design with sculptural art. Presented in excellent vintage condition with a warm, pristine golden luster and minimal wear. A highly desirable find for collectors of vintage Estée Lauder...
Gold Plate
A French Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Caddy, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A French Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Caddy, 19th Century Description: Features iridescent mother-of-pearl shells housed within a fire-gilded brass frame. Produced in Paris ...
Bronze
Victorian Mother of Pearl Folding Looking Glass
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely little looking glass that has a compact design. The glass part slides out. The case is Mother of Pearl with beautiful graining. It shimmers. The metal is likely some sort of...
Metal
c. 1890s Victorian Mother of Pearl Openwork Loop Brooch Pin in Rose Gold Tone
Located in Honolulu, HI
A charming Late Victorian era antique brooch featuring a smooth, iridescent Mother-of-Pearl cabochon set in a graceful openwork wire frame. Dating back to circa 1890s, this British-o...
Brass
Mother of Pearl Spoon Caviar Victorian
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful mother of pearl spoon with abalone seashell and sterling silver detail, Victorian design period, circa turn-of-the 20th century. Spoon is hand-crafted. Spoons' bowl is a ...
Sterling Silver
Antique Dinner Bell with Abalone & Mother-of-Pearl, France, Circa 1900
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
That's an antique dinner bell with abalone , mother -of-pearl bell on a white marble base. I found this object in France during a vacation, and the...
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Bronze Jewelry or Pocket Watch Holder Display Stand, France
Located in Barntrup, DE
Adorable bronze jewelry stand or ring tree, ornate with summer meadow details. France, mid-20th century. Dimensions: height 8.5 cm / 3.34 in; width 8.5 cm / 3.34 in; length 14 cm / ...
Bronze
