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A Pair of Finely Inlaid Spanish Rosewood Commodes
Located in Greenwich, CT
bombe shaped case with five pewter, brass and shell inlaid drawers, the apron inlaid with foliate swags
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Late 19th Brass Gas Electric Pendant w/ Pale Pink Acid Etched Glass Bowl
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Denver, CO
glass bowl slips onto a heavy cast brass band featuring shell plumes and cartouches. Each of the
Category
Late 19th Century American Edwardian Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Syrian Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Syrian shell and bone inlaid hardwood folding table with brass tray.
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Category
Early 20th Century Syrian Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
$1,440
19th C. French Boulle Style Writing Box With Inkwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. French Boulle Style Writing Box with Inkwell. It is Tortoise Shell Veneered with Brass
Category
19th Century French Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Antique Regency Rosewood Brass Inlaid Card Table c.1815
Located in London, GB
wood, mother of pearl, pewter, brass silver or shell) of different colours are inserted into surface
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Brass Shells
Original Antique French Boulle Dressing, End Table or Nightstand
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
that Boulle developed and that bears his name consists of tortoiseshell with inlay in brass, pewter, or
Category
19th Century French Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
19th century tortoise and bone tea caddy
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
19th century tortoise and bone box with brass plaque on top and a brass escutcheon.
Category
19th Century English Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
19th century tortoise and bone tea caddy
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique tortoise tea caddy with bone banding, 19th century.
Category
19th Century English Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Samurai Era Horagai with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Fukuoka, JP
From the esteemed ranks of the samurai to the serenity of modern collections comes this authentic Horagai signal conch, a distinguished relic from the 18th-19th century. Traditionall...
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Original Antique Boulle 17th Century Corner Cabinet
By Ecole Boulle
Located in Firenze, IT
with a most luxurious tortoiseshell, pewter and brass boulle marquetry and ormolu mounts.
Dimension
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Silver, Brass
Antique French Boulle Napoleon III Inlaid Cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Chorzów, PL
doors with shelves within. The door decorated with brass inlay and a classical figure in the middle of
Category
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Antique French Boulle Napoleon III Inlaid Cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Chorzów, PL
, marble top and shelfs inside. The door decorated with brass / tortoishell inlay and a classical figure in
Category
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Antique Inlaid Writing Table Desk with Brass Book Troughs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
decorative artistry where pieces of material (such as wood, mother-of-pearl, pewter, brass silver or shell
Category
1880s Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Mahogany
Lovely English Regency Tortoiseshell Footed Tea Caddy with Intach Interior
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
For connoisseurs this tortoise shell tea caddy is a gem. Shaped in the classic regency form and
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century, Boulle Cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Houston, TX
This French two door cabinet with marble top has an elaborate marquetry of tortoiseshell and brass
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Boulle Centre Table, circa 1860
Located in Suffolk, GB
tortoiseshell and profuse inlaid brass decoration, quality gilt bronze mounts and a single drawer, standing on
Category
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Boulle Vitrine Cabinet by Druce
Co
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique inlaid Boulle work panels of inlaid brass and tortoiseshell, applied with four classical
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Ormolu, Brass
Boulle Napoleon III Vitrine Cabinet by Druce
Co
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique inlaid Boulle work panels of inlaid brass and tortoiseshell, applied with four classical
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Ormolu, Brass
Antique French Boulle Box with Game Elements
Located in Vilnius, LT
wooden box is decorated with inlaid brass and tortoiseshell.
Original key is included.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Napoleon III Boulle Cabinet with Castings and Ormolu
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
bronze doré castings and ormolu, Belgium black marble, tortoise shell and brass inlays. Height
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Original Antique French Boulle Mantle Clock Needing Restoration
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Wonderful and artistic, this fine antique clock would have at one time stolen the show. Now it is in need of a full restoration or use it as another pretty face. No pendulum, hands, ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Nautilus Pompilius Mounted with Pieces of Coral from Trapani, Italy, 1870
Located in Milan, IT
brass structure with inserts of Mediterranean red coral pieces (Corallium Rubrum). The octagonal base is
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Coral, Brass
Stunning Napoleon III Large Table in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning Napoleon III Violin shape, large table in Boulle marquetry style in gilt brass and
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of French Napoleon III Boulle Cabinets with Ormolu Mounts and Marble Tops
Located in San Francisco, CA
single door opening to reveal 2 original shelves with brass inlaid edges. Excellent quality and condition
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
18th Century Italian Grand Tour Crucifix Gilt Bronze and Boulle Inlaid Cross
By Ecole Boulle
Located in Milano, MI
cross, finely decorated with brass and zinc inlays, a memento skull at the base and INRI plate placed on
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Zinc
Napoleon III Baccarat Crystal Boule Marquetry Cave à Liqueur, France
By Baccarat, André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning boule marquetry with brass and tortoise shell with gorgeous baccarat crystal set of four
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Japanese Lacquer and Inlaid Box
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful lacquer and inlaid box with brass lock
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Tortoiseshell and Lacquer Box, England, circa 1900
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Tortoiseshell and lacquer box with brass inlay, circa 1900, England.
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
French “Violonée” Big Size Table in Boule Marquetry, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Extremely elegant 19th century French table “Violonée” in Boule marquetry, with beautiful, important gold ornamentations with masks, caryatids, etc.
Entirely restored by our speci...
Category
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Louis XV boulle mantle clock
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV style boulle gilt bronze mounted mantle clock.
Category
19th Century French Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Antique Figured Walnut Complete Sewing Box Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
in figured Walnut edged in Ebony with an Ebony strip framed by brass stringing to the front and lid
Category
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Large Wall Console Shelf in Boulle Style Marquetry France, 18th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
, 18th century.
Made in brass on a red tortoiseshell background, very beautiful ornaments in bronze. The
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Barometer and Thermometer by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
Constructed in première-partie Boulle marquetry of tortoiseshell and brass, with gilt metal
Category
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Antique English Faux Tortoiseshell
Bamboo Magazine Rack
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant antique English Edwardian faux tortoise shell and bamboo magazine rack having hand
Category
1910s English Edwardian Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Style Desk Inkwell in Bronze Boulle Marquetry
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
decorated with tortoise shell on a brass background on all sides, beautiful gilt bronze ornaments, opens on
Category
1860s French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Regency Boulle Tobacco Jar
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
brass mouldings.
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Antique French Boulle Box
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique 19th century French boulle marquetry box.
The wooden box is decorated with inlaid brass
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Bronze Tortoiseshell Jewel Gloves Box, France
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
using five splendid noble veneered materials as brass and tortoiseshell in different colors (violet
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Boulle Display Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Boulle Display Cabinet Ebonized mahogany with ormulu mounts Circa 1860-1870
Category
19th Century French Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Bronze, Brass
$9,500
Mid-19th Century Wooden Coffer Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Paris, FR
, tortoiseshell, and brass. The lid and the main face of the box are richly decorated with gilded rinceau, flowers
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Stunning Napoleon III Boulle Cabinet by Befort Jeune, France, 19th Century
By Befort Jeune, André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
double door, in Boulle marquetry style with brass nets and beautiful brass door panels inlaid with
Category
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Unique and Rare Elysée Ceremonial Cabinet, Louis XIV Style, France, 1875
By André-Charles Boulle, Befort Jeune
Located in Paris, FR
Unique and very rare Louis XIV style cabinet in ebony veneer and boule style marquetry in brass and
Category
1870s French Louis XIV Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Napoleon III Showcase Vitrine Boule Marquetry, France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Napoleon III vitrine showcase with two doors in Marquetry Boulle Marquetry style.
In brass and
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Boulle Napoleon III Mantel Table Clock from 1855
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Chorzów, PL
19th century French Boulle table clock having wonderful with classical brass inlay to the
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Fine Ormolu Mounted Boulle Commode
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
With inlaid Boulle-work panels of ebony, brass and scarlet tortoiseshell, cast ormolu mounts and
Category
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
FRENCH TORTOISE AND BRONZE ORMOLU CLOCK
By Domoulinneue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SMALL SIZED FRENCH CLOCK. BRASS INLAY ON RED TORTOISE WITH BRONZE ORMOLU DETAILS ON EDGE. BOULLE
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Rarity by Hyppolite Edme-Pretot Credenza in Louis XIV Style and Boulle Marquetry
By André-Charles Boulle, Hippolyte-Edme Pretot
Located in Paris, FR
style doors, in Boulle style marquetry with brass on a red tortoiseshell background on the doors and on
Category
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
19th Century Trio of Tortoise Specimens Taxidermy Victorian Curiosity
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Lovely collection of tortoise specimens, on turned brass mounts with oak bases, the larger two sit
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
19th Century Tortoiseshell ‘Boulle’ Marquetry Guéridon
Located in London, GB
The whole of red tortoiseshell inlaid with silver pewter and gold brass marquetry or premier-parte
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Pewter
Napoleon III Boulle Style Cabinet, France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous Napoleon III cabinet with two doors in Boulle style marquetry of brass and tortoiseshell
Category
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Louis XV Style Boulle Clock
Located in San Francisco, CA
A French Louis XV style boulle cased bracket clock, the elaborate ormolu case mounted with cherubs and putti, the associated 8 day time and strike movement in working order.
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Gilt Bronze and Ebonised Wood Boulle Marquetry Antique Inkstand
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
rectangular shape, set on four gilt bronze paw feet and is decorated on all sides with brass and tortoiseshell
Category
19th Century English Baroque Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Antique Regency Boulle Tortoiseshell Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, GB
consisting of brass and pewter. Upon opening the Tea Chest the interior is lined in green velvet and faced in
Category
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Pewter
French Antique Boulle Mantel Clock
Located in Paris, FR
were made by sandwiching plates of brass and tortoiseshell and then cutting a pattern through both
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Antique English Victorian Boulle Photo Frame by Vickery
By Asprey International Limited, John Collard Vickery
Located in Northampton, GB
faced with a fine boulle front having both tortoiseshell and brass inlay in stylised scrolling vines
Category
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Superb Mid 19thC French Boulle Bracket Clock
Located in Altrincham, GB
Mid 19thC French Boulle Bracket Clock with Ormalu Mounts, Intricate Etched Brass Inlaid
Category
Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Corner Cupboard Cabinet Napoleon III in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
. Blackened fruitwood and brass, golden bronze ornamentations and a white Carrara marble top.
Napoleon III
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze, 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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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