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Antique American Gorham Silver Plate Artillery Shell Cocktail Shaker, Circa 1918
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare Antique American silver plate, copper and brass artillery 18 pound shell cocktail shaker
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass, Copper
Antique French Parian Bisque Porcelain White Double Cherub
Shell Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Parian Bisque Porcelain White Double Cherub & Shell Table Lamp on Figured Brass Base
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Miniature Scarlet Tortoiseshell, Pewter and Brass Boulle Longcase Clock
Located in London, GB
Miniature pewter and brass boulle longcase clock with jeweled bezel and silvered dial. Beautifully
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Shell Inlaid Banjo Barometer
Located in Suffolk, GB
shaped case with satinwood shell inlay, brass bezel, silvered engraved dial, original hand and
Category
19th Century English George III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Other
Napoleon III Style Tortoise Shell Mirror with Pediment, 19th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III style beveled mirror with a triple frame in embossed and gilt brass. Different parts
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
English Mahogany Satinwood Conch Shell Inlaid Wine Cellarette. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany wine cellarette with inlaid Satinwood conch shell, hinged top revealing a
Category
1780s English George III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13
Located in Dayton, OH
foliate brass inlay. Decoration on top includes the monogram LS. Rectangular form with scalloped edges and
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
$1,750 Sale Price
30% Off
18th Century Queen Anne Mahogany Shell Carved Card or Gaming Table
Located in Milford, NH
A nice example of an English Queen Anne mahogany hand carved card or game table with shell carved
Category
18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
French Provincial Walnut Serpentine Foliage
Shell Carved Chest of Drawers 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
foliage and shell motif, flanking outset corners, two drawers with the original ormolu foliage escutcheons
Category
1760s French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
WWI 1915 St Chamond French Artillery Cannon Shell Ice Champaign Bucket
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning WWI 1915 St Chamond French Artillery Cannon shell
Category
1910s French Art Deco Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Persian Engraved Ghalam-Zani Brass Islamic Vases with Wooden Wall Brackets
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful pair of Persian engraved Ghalam-zani Islamic brass vases on Middle Eastern Syrian Moorish
Category
19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Leuchars
Sons Brass Inlaid Boulle Inkstand with Spiral Crystal Inkwell
Located in valatie, NY
19th century English Leuchars & Sons brass inlaid boulle inkstand with spiral crystal inkwell
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Crystal, Brass
English Chippendale Mahogany Shell and Acanthus Carved Dessert Table, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany tilt top dessert table with circular inserts flanked by shell and
Category
1760s English Chippendale Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Portrait on Ivory of a Lady in a Hat in a Brass and Tortoiseshell Frame
Located in Tampa, FL
Portrait on ivory of a lady in a hat in a brass and tortoise shell frame. French paper on back
Category
1880s French Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Antique French Tortoiseshell
Brass Inlaid Boulle Ormolu 8 Day Clock Paris 1880
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Portland, OR
is inlaid with cut brass panels, the arched top is mounted with a gilt bronze head of a cherub. The
Category
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Vintage Clam Shell Shaped Table Lamp Mounted to a Rectangular Metal Black Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Large Solid Brass Silver-Plated Clam Shell Shaped Table Lamp on Rectangular Lacquered Metal
Category
1650s American Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Metal, Brass
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ebony, Tortoiseshell, Brass, and Leather Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and unique French 19th century Louis XV st. ebony, tortoiseshell, brass, and leather
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
19th Century English Faux Tortoise Shell Grain Painted Wooden Dresser Box
Located in Nantucket, MA
tortoise shell, mounted with brass repousse oval escutcheons, fruit basket side bail handles, and lion's
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1830s English Regency Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Wood
English Victorian Brass and Crystal Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass and crystal shell shaped inkwell with coral design details.
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Antique French Inlaid Brass, Tortoise, and Mother of Pearl Cave À Liqueur
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French inlaid brass, Tortoise, and Mother of pearl cave À Liqueur with Baccarat crystal
Category
19th Century French Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Luxury Pair of Art Deco Bronze And Parchment in a Shape Of Shells, France, 1920s
Located in Hannover, DE
lovingly cast in the shape of a shell, and the golden bronze was hand-polished to reflect the light in a
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French Bureau Plat of Ebony and Brass Inlay with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
foliate cut brass inlays, with premiere-partie panels set with tortoiseshell grounds and brass inlay work
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Pair of Decorative Brass Firedogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of 19th century French brass firedogs with pierced shell motif to base. Foliage body with
Category
19th Century French Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Unusual Pair of Antique Brass Candlesticks
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual Pair of Antique Brass Candlesticks. Unusual shell shaped bases, with hexagon shaped columns
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
$508 Sale Price / set
20% Off
English Victorian Brass and Crystal Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brass and crystal shell shaped inkwell with coral design details.
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Arts and Crafts Gothic Style Brass Mirror A classic of its style
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
oval shape, with a very decorative brass frame depicting cherubs and shells
All in good condition for
Category
1920s Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
English Regency King Wood Brass Inlaid Recamier. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
, inlaid brass vine and shell motif, cane back & seat, and terminating on reeded scrolled legs. Late 18th
Category
1790s English George III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Painted Repoussé Brass Parecloses Mirror, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rectangular beveled "parecloses" mirror with pediment, enclosed in a repoussé brass frame, painted
Category
Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Set Of Six Regency Hardwood And Brass-inlaid Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
centred by a shell, a brass-inlaid horizontal splat below, the reeded frame above a brass-inlaid seat rail
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Antique Regimental Gong, German, Brass Ordnance, Oak, First World War, C.1916
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique regimental gong. A German, brass ordnance shell upon an oak base, dating to the
Category
Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Bombshell Trench Art Vase or Cooler in Patinated Brass
Located in Tilburg, NL
large and very decorative trench art vase or cooler made from a heavy brass bombshell or shell casing
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Balinese Traditional Offering Container
Located in Fukuoka, JP
: 24.5 x 24.5 cm
Materials: Brass, wood, shell inlay
This rare and refined Balinese offering container
Category
19th Century Indonesian Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Boulle Box
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This beautiful inlaid brass and shell Boulle-work lidded box is in very good condition. It retains
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Late 18th Century Cherrywood Commode with Brass Mounts, circa 1790
Located in Darmstadt, DE
, each adorned with its original brass ring handles, decorated with shell and stylized dolphin motifs – a
Category
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Cherry, Pine
19th Century French Delft Blue and White Painted Porcelain and Brass Oil Lamp
By Delft
Located in Dallas, TX
" sits on an intricate brass base decorated with shell motif over curved feet. The fixture is hand
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
19th Century Boulle Louis XVI style Inlaid Centre Table
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French 19th century boulle inlaid centre table, having gilded ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer and raised on a four splay out swept base.
Category
19th Century French Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Antique French Napoleon III Ebonised Tortoiseshell Boulle
Marble Pier Cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in King
s Lynn, GB
brass boulle inlay to the front and is a wonderful example of quality 19th century boulle work. The
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Vintage Coastal Polished Conch Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace timeless coastal elegance with this stunning vintage conch shell clock. Crafted from a
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Napoleon III Cabinet, Chest of Drawers in Boulle Style, France, 1850
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Chorzów, PL
, brass
Finish: French polish, tortoiseshell
Top: Stone top
Dimensions:
Height: 110 cm
Width: 90 cm
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Boulle Bureau Plat
By Befort Jeune
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular French 19th century Louis XV style Napoleon III period brass inlaid, tortoise shell
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Very Rare French Boulle Marquetry Inlay Cheval Mirror
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
with tortoise shell and brass marquetry in the technique pioneered by the royal cabinetmaker André
Category
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
19th Century Boulle Side Table
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
brass inlay to the top and side, a single frieze drawer and raised on elegant cabriole legs terminating
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Antique metal Pill Box inlaid to lid, English Edwardian period
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Edwardian or late Victorian period.
The box is made of bronze / brass as an oval shape with a lid that is
Category
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Stone, Brass, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Boîte À Bijouax, Signed Tahan
By Jean-Pierre Tahan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
raised by an elegant mottled brass border below magnificent interlocking scrolled foliate inlaid brass
Category
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Desk
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Houston, TX
beautifully detailed inlaid brass and fine ormolu mounts throughout. This stunning French Napoleon III period
Category
1860s French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Italian Tortoiseshell
Enamel Dresser Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 19th / early 20th Century Italian trinket/dresser box. Box features embossed brass frame with
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Pair of 19th Century French Boulle Tortoiseshell Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
impressive premier-partie and contre-partie brass and tortoiseshell inlays.
With finely cast gilt bronze
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Fine Pair of Napolian iii Boulle Side Cabinets, circa 1860
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of Napoleon III boulle ebonised, cut-brass inlaid and gilded ormolu-mounted two
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Pittsburgh Olive Leaf Table Lamp
Located in Fort Collins, CO
base and fitted with vintage scalloped brass and Capiz shell shade.
The Capiz shell shade is
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of French Victorian Carved Rosewood Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Victorian carved rosewood armchairs with Boulle brass and tortoiseshell inlay and
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$32,500 / set
Exceptional C19th French Boulle Mantle Clock
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
A very Important French Ormolu Mounted Boulle Mantel Clock
Inlaid Brass in The Regency Style
Each
Category
19th Century French Regency Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
$29,536 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
mimic golden tortoise shell, not tested) and coiled brass wires, beautifully depicts a facing pair of
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Other Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
French Green Tortoiseshell Boule Religeuse Style Clock
Located in London, GB
XVIIth century Religeuse style. Beautifully inlaid with brass & pewter. Velvet covered dial with fine
Category
1890s French Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Antique Ebonised Boulle Ormolu Desk Cabinet Bonheur du Jour Kunst Mobel Denmark
Located in Portland, OR
& elegant antique Bonheur du Jour is made from ebonzied mahogany and brass & tortoiseshell Boulle work, with
Category
Early 1900s Danish Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Lacquered Korean Low Coffee Table with Elaborate Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
-Pearl, golden tortoise shell (or a material that mimics the shell, not tested) and twisted brass wires
Category
Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Large Pair 19th Century French Boulle Cabunets
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
classical putti each holding baskets of fruit. The doors with classical scrolling brass inlay and multi
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
$30,630 Sale Price
20% Off
Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
top, brass inlay and tortoiseshell to the top, frieze and legs, gilded ormolu mounts, a single frieze
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
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Antique Brass Shells For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique brass shells for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique brass shells — often made from metal, brass and bone — can elevate any home. Antique brass shells have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique brass shells made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique brass shells over the years, but those made by André-Charles Boulle, Befort Jeune and Japy Frères are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Brass Shells?
Antique brass shells can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,993, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $558,927.
Questions About Antique Brass Shells
- Is antique brass strong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, antique brass is strong because it is made with zinc and copper. Brass is considered a strong and durable metal crafted to be long-lasting and withstand rust and corrosion. Shop a selection of antique and vintage brass items on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What color is antique brass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.
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