Collection: "She Sells Sea Shells By The Sea Shore : Our Curated Cabinet of Treasures from the Sea

Sea Shell collecting has fascinated early civilizations for thousands of years, using them as jewelry , currency and ceremonial objects. During the Renaissance and the Age of Exploration, exotic shells collected on expeditions, were displayed in  "cabinets of curiosities". In the 17th and 18th centuries, woman created incredible artworks and tiled grottos.  Victorians brought shell collecting to it's peak of popularity through shell Sailors  Valentines, boxes, mirrors, frames and jewelry. 

Our collection features a cross section of ethnographic and designer shell jewelry, Victorian Shell Valentine boxes ,and shell work whimsies and shell shaped home furnishings such as  vintage planters, and napkin rings.  

22 products
  • Edwardian Shell Valentine
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    $175.00
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  • Rocaille Inspired Victorian Floral Arrangement
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    $850.00
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  • Kina Shell Pectoral Collection
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    $275.00
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  • Sea Shell Vintage Napkin Ring Set
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    $58.00
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  • Shell Grand Tour Souvenir Sea Shell With Italian Painting
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    $275.00
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  • Vintage Shell Treasure lBox
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    $145.00
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  • Lower Sepik Kap Kap Ornament
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    $475.00
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  • Holy Water Font with Mother of Pearl and Reverse Glass Painting
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    $225.00
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  • Sepik Puberty Skirt on Bush Fiber
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    $350.00
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  • Designer Shell Necklace by the Late Sandra Long
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    $425.00
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  • Shell Grotto shrine Relic
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  • Japanese Abalone and Ojime bead necklace
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    $475.00
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  • Sailors Valentine Souvenir Ring Dish
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    $175.00
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  • Victorian Valentine Shell Basket
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    $475.00
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  • Grotto Style Vintage Shell Encrusted Jewelry Box Collection
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  • Ladakh Shell Bangle
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    $225.00
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  • Large Vintage Celadon Auger Shell Planter with Living Stones
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    $75.00
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  • Massive Conus Shell Warrior Armbands from Irian Jaya.
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  • Seljuk Period Shell Designer Silver and Carnelian Necklace
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    $975.00
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  • Han Period Deer Form Gilt Bronze Mat Weight
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    $2,200.00
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  • Natural Abalone Shell
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    $25.00
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    $25.00
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  • Victorian Style Perfume or Snuff Boxes
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