Description
Vintage 1940s era glass crystal bookend or soapdish or trinket/ candy dish in the form of a nautilus shell. Very heavy weight glass. The fluted portion is part clear and part frosted which gives it a lot of depth and interest. My mom used it with soaps placed in the opening.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Surface scratches on bottom and inside opening consistent with age; there is 1 small chip on the bottom corner, which is barely visible, and a pinhead chip on the back of the striped part which is very hard to see. No chips or cracks on the rim.
Materials & Techniques:
Crystal
Details:
Country of Origin: Unknown
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Surface scratches on bottom and inside opening consistent with age; there is 1 small chip on the bottom corner, which is barely visible, and a pinhead chip on the back of the striped part which is very hard to see. No chips or cracks on the rim.
Materials & Techniques:
Crystal
Details:
Country of Origin: Unknown
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Surface scratches on bottom and inside opening consistent with age; there is 1 small chip on the bottom corner, which is barely visible, and a pinhead chip on the back of the striped part which is very hard to see. No chips or cracks on the rim.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
5.75 x 3.25 x 5.5 in
1940s Glass Nautilus Seashell Frosted Shell Conch Vase Bookend by New Martinsville
Estimate $50-$90
Starting Price
$25
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Harvest House Style: Furniture & Design
Sep 10, 2026, 7:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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