![36 Pcs. King, Shell Pattern Sterling Silver Flatware by Kirk & Frank Smith: An assembled group of thirty-five (36) pieces sterling silver flatware, including twenty-four (24) pieces in the King Pattern by S. Kirk & Son, and 12 pieces in the similar Newport Shell Pattern b](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332539/179371766_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717698500)
Shell Tableware & Barware
![36 Pcs. King, Shell Pattern Sterling Silver Flatware by Kirk & Frank Smith: An assembled group of thirty-five (36) pieces sterling silver flatware, including twenty-four (24) pieces in the King Pattern by S. Kirk & Son, and 12 pieces in the similar Newport Shell Pattern b](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332539/179371766_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717698500)
![Antique Meissen Porcelain Platter w Shell Motif: Antique Meissen Porcelain Square Platter in Blue White and Gold w Shell and Medallion Motif in Relief. Measures 16 inches x 16 inches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2514/333597/180205177_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718480530)
![Pr. Winged Mermaid and Shell Compotes: Pair of bisque porcelain figural compotes, each designed as a nautilus shell bowl resting on the head of a young winged mermaid kneeling on a molded wave form base, unmarked; approx. 7 1/2"W, 8 1/4"H-](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1133/333050/179830483_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718220137)
![SOUTHEAST ASIAN SILVER PUNCH BOWL, TRAY & LADLE: (3) Piece Set of Asian Silver, probably Thai, including repousse decorated bowl, ladle and under-tray, with alternating panels depicting the Buddha and the sacred Tibetan conch shell (symbol of the mi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331422/178764030_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716928066)
![57 pcs. Flatware incl. Georgia retailed Coin Silver: 57 pieces assorted silver flatware, most sterling. Coin silver includes 1 coin silver sugar shell stamped for retailer H.P. Horton of Savannah (c. 1850), plus a 5 3/4" fork and mat](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332539/179372122_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717698500)
![Fulper Pottery: Large shell bowl with flower frog built in. Have not seen this form before. Very cool at 11 1/2" wide](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7536/332877/179681565_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718062550)
![English Staffordshire Swan Covered Dish Coral Decoration: 4 inches tall and 5 inches wideUnusual form depicting a swan above a shell form bowl decorated with coral branches](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7543/333664/180281285_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718733544)
![Set of 2 Scallop Shell Footed Seving Dishes GWD: From an Ithaca, NY estate collection. Beautiful pair of footed scallop shell shaped dishes, perhaps for serving caviar. Made by Graff, Washbourne & Dunn. Each marked on base and numbered 1748. Both mo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9231/332480/179392634_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718389543)
![Tiffany & Co Florentine Clam Shell Berry Spoon: Florentine pattern with clam shell berry spoon. Marked Tiffany & Co Sterling Pat 1900. Monogrammed. 8.75 in. 122 grams (3.9 ozt).](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8350/325482/179684588_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718102450)
![Five Pieces of New York Central Railroad China Dewitt Clinton Egg Cup, Ice Cream Shell, Coffee Cup,: Five pieces of railroad dining car china for the New York Central Railroad in the Dewitt Clinton pattern including a 2 3/8" tall single egg cup showing three visible glaze cracks along the left side o](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7489/331732/178959369_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717086265)
![A CHINESE JIZHOU-TYPE TEACUP: A CHINESE JIZHOU-TYPE TEACUP The bowl has flared sides and is covered inside and out with a dark brown glaze splashed in amber tones reminiscent of tortoise shell, stopping just above the foot. DIMENS](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8237/332599/179395510_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717724725)
![Chinese cup + saucer: Chinese porcelain Family Rose cup + saucer. Scalloped edges. Chinese deity in nautilus shell on sea/bat decor. With bottom mark. Dimensions: 6.5 x Ø 16 cm. In good condition.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6138/333211/179881940_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718278805)
![(4) Pieces of sterling silver: (4) Pieces of sterling silver, 6.895 TO, (3) serving utensils, Simpson Hall Miller & Co shell form serving spoon with 3-letter monogram (8-3/4"), tomato server marked "Boas" (7-1/2"), Bailey & Co serv](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/385/334152/180558545_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718997354)
![A CHINESE JIZHOU-TYPE TEACUP: A CHINESE JIZHOU-TYPE TEACUP The bowl has flared sides and is covered inside and out with a dark brown glaze splashed in amber tones reminiscent of tortoise shell, stopping just above the foot. DIMENS](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8237/332599/179395687_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717724725)
![AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY TIBETAN SILVER METAL AND MOTHER OF PEARL SHELL TEAPOT AND JUG: AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY TIBETAN SILVER METAL AND MOTHER OF PEARL SHELL TEAPOT AND JUG with embossed decoration. (2) (Teapot measures 21.5cm high )](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6817/333495/180085104_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718404111)
![A composed set of Fiddle, Thread and Shell flatware,: A composed set of Fiddle, Thread and Shell flatware, George III and later, comprising twelve table knives, thirteen table forks, six tablespoons, eleven dessert knives, twelve dessert forks, nineteen](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1782/334037/180491783_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718958120)
![Christole France Gilt Dessert Spoons for 18.: Christole France Gilt Dessert Spoons for 18. Etched shells to the finials. Marked "Christofle" to the underside. Weight Approx., 2 lbs Measures Approx., Ladle: 8.25 inches length / Spoon: 6 inches len](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6537/330416/178124724_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718052846)
![Assorted Group of Sterling Silver (17 Pcs): Assorted group of sterling silver comprising two weighted compotes, a carving knife and fork, a cereal bowl, shell candy dish, salts, peppers, and children's utensils. 19.0 ozt., excluding weighted it](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1221/333029/180497651_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719248103)
![Sheffield Silver Co. Clam Shell Serving Dish: with candle stick holders, and removable dip bowl, also three silver plated, serving trays, measuring 15 inches, 12 3/4 with handles and 12 1/4](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2793/333312/179948339_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718308969)
![Christole France Gilt Dessert Flatware for 12: Christole France Gilt Dessert Flatware for 12. Etched shells to the finials. Marked "Christofle" to the underside. Weight Approx., 2 lbs Dessert Shovel: 11 inches length / Spoon: 6 inches Domestic Sh](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6537/330416/178124725_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718052849)
![JIZHOU WARE 'TORTOISE SHELL' TEA CUP: 南宋 吉州窯玳瑁盞 The Jizhou ware tea cup glazed in black and brown color tone, similar to tortoise shell patterns and colors, covered in crackle patter](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2801/333199/179876999_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718307742)
![Pair Continental Silver Cowrie Shell Open Salt Cellars George III 18th Century: Pair Continental silver and Cowrie Shell open salt cellars- George III. Figural hand chased shells to the feet. Unmarked. Most likely 18th Century. Weight Approx., 125 grams Measures Approx., 2.75 inc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6537/330416/178124773_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718052848)
![Vintage 800 Silver Sugar Cube Tongs: Vintage 800 silver sugar cube tongs with embossed shell pattern. Marked 800 on handle. Measures approx. 4 inches long. Total weight .47 ozt. Surface wear including scratching and patina observed. 800](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/334054/180499279_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718916770)
![Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers: Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers, one pair of shakers supported on three curved feet with a shell design and crown finials, one pair with footed bases. All stamped "Sterling" on the bottoms. Ta](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/413/334193/180584495_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719004370)
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![Shell cameo jewelry: a traditional must-have for milady](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/besmart-copy-6.jpg)
Shell cameo jewelry: a traditional must-have for milady
NEW YORK — Among the most classic pieces in the realm of jewelry is the elegantly simple cameo. Typically featuring portraits of women or mythological scenes, cameo jewelry has been carved for centuries out of hard natural materials such as stone, but shell cameos might be the most beautiful examples of the form.
![WWII Blonde Bombshell poster, Cappiello rarities at Onslows, Nov. 25](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/featured-5.jpg)
WWII Blonde Bombshell poster, Cappiello rarities at Onslows, Nov. 25
STOURPAINE, U.K. – Onslow Auctioneers will hold its 38th winter auction of vintage posters on Friday, November 25. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Top lots include a trio of extremely rare posters by the great master Leonetto Cappiello and an exceptionally scarce World War II-era poster that has gained the nickname the “Blonde […]
![Miscellaneana: Shell art](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2015_0105_Shells5_large.jpg)
Miscellaneana: Shell art
LONDON – Fate found us in Florida for the Christmas and New Year holiday, yet far from the madding Disney crowds. I wrote this with one eye on the sun setting over a nearly deserted beach. The only crowds there are the shell collectors, out in numbers of at least a dozen after high tide, […]
![Rare Shell Oil poster a favorite in Onslows auction Dec. 20](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2013_1209_onslows57_lead.jpg)
Rare Shell Oil poster a favorite in Onslows auction Dec. 20
STOURPAINE, England – A rare and beautiful Shell Oil and Petrol poster by Jean d’Ylen, a French master of poster design, is one of the great items that Onslows will be offering in a Winter Vintage Posters auction on Friday, Dec. 20. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding. The poster was discovered among a collection […]