Oysters, Bubbly, & Treasures

Oysters, Bubbly, & Treasures

by Colby Byrd in Stories of Treasures

A new season, a few local favorites, and something worth raising a glass to.

On Friday, October 9th, we’re opening the doors of the Shelton Metal Showroom in Downtown Wilmington for Oysters, Bubbly & Treasures, a gathering to welcome fall and celebrate our Shell Oyster Knife being featured in Architectural Digest.

As a designer, seeing something you’ve created find its way into the pages of a publication you admire is a special feeling. Our Shell Oyster Knife brings together sculptural detail and the simple ritual of sharing oysters around a table. I couldn’t think of a more fitting way to celebrate than to bring that story to life here at the showroom, surrounded by our community.

We’re bringing together a few local favorites to help us do just that. N.Sea Oyster Co will join us with an oyster raw bar tasting, Market House will provide the bubbly, and CURTISS will set the mood with house music.

Come explore the collection, see the Shell Oyster Knife in person, and discover a new treasure for yourself or someone you love. There’s something special about experiencing these pieces firsthand, picking them up, noticing their details, and imagining the gatherings they might become part of.

Whether you’ve been part of the Shelton Metal story for years or this will be your first visit, I’d love to welcome you. Thank you for supporting the work and giving us so much to celebrate.

Friday, October 9, 2026
Shelton Metal Showroom · Downtown Wilmington, NC

Please RSVP through our Facebook event by October 7th.

See you at the showroom,
Colby

Tags: Architectural Digest Event Oyster Knife Oysters Wilmington NC

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