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Monumental 19th Century Boulle Vitrine
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very large and impressive 19th century French boulle inlaid and ormolu-mounted vitrine. Having a pair of glassed doors, bearded monopodia ormolu supports to either side, adjustable...
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1860s French Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Continental Bronze Ormolu Mounted Boulle Style Desk/Center Table
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Tarry Town, NY
intricate gilt gold inlay details, this piece exemplifies the opulent style of André-Charles Boulle, known
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Bronze

Antique metal Pill Box inlaid to lid, English Edwardian period
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a small oval shaped antique metal Pill Box with Inlay to the lid and dating to the
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Stone, Brass, Bronze

A Rare 19th Century Inlaid Table by Ferdinando Pogliani
By Ferdinando Pogliani
Located in Southall, GB
inlay. It is richly decorated with a detailed classical scene and frieze. A very luxurious piece that
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Ivory, Tortoise Shell, Ebony

Napoleon III Cabinet, Chest of Drawers in Boulle Style, France, 1850
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Chorzów, PL
We present a unique, antique Boulle style chest of drawers from the mid-19th century in France. This unique chest of drawers is not only a great example of masterful craftsmanship, b...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass

Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewellery Box William Comyns
By William Comyns
Located in Northampton, GB
London WC2. Tortoiseshell describes a type of decorative material made from the shells of certain
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Silver

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
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass

Good Ottoman Scribes Box
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century mother of pearl and tortoiseshell inlaid ottoman scribes box. The box covered in geometric tiles and floral design.
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18th Century Asian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Boîte À Bijouax, Signed Tahan
By Jean-Pierre Tahan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
designs set on a stunning blue tortoise shell background. The lid displays additional wonderfully executed
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Shell Inlay

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
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass

19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinet or Credenza
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
the brass inlay and a classical figure in the middle of the raised oval panel, gilded ormolu mounts to
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass

Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns
By William Comyns
Located in Northampton, GB
of decorative material made from the shells of certain species of sea turtles. The shells of these
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Silver

Pair of Japanese Abalone And Lacquer Inlaid Kiri Hibachis With Copper Inserts
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pair of Japanese Abalone and Lacquer Inlaid Kiri Hibachis with copper inserts, Late Meiji period, early 20th century. Signed. The images of birds and flowers are artistically inlai...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Shell

Antique French Tortoiseshell Brass Inlaid Boulle Ormolu 8 Day Clock Paris 1880
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Portland, OR
cabinetmaker and the preeminent artist in the field of marquetry, also known as "inlay". Boulle was "the most
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

19th C. Chinese Figural Carved Wood Lacquer Scholars/ Offering / Opium Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
exquisite inlays of Chinese characters, adding an additional layer of artistry and cultural symbolism. The
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Shell, Wood, Lacquer

Fine and Unusual Napoleon III period antique French Boulle marquetry cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
Boulle inlay and ormolu mounts, formed with three mirrored doors to the front, separated by fluted
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
veneered in Rosewood features a pleather of iridescent Mother of Pearl inlays to the front and to the lid
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Shell, Wood, Satinwood

Pair 19th Century Boulle pier cabinets
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair of French 19th Century Boulle inlaid side cabinets, each with their original black Belgium marble tops, gilded classical ormolu mouldings and mounts, canted corners with classic...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Boulle and Sevres Étagère, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century French Boulle inlaid étagère, having an oval Sevres porcelain plaque to the top, depicting a romantic scene. Four our swept supports and two under tiers e...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Ormolu

Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet
Located in Mexico, DF
Mexican cabinet. Made of tortoiseshell, pen-engraved and wood. Possible Oaxaca or Puebla, 17th century.
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17th Century North American Spanish Colonial Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Imperio Obelisk in Tortoiseshell Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Huge obelisk from the French imperial period in tortoiseshell with semi-precious stones resting on balls.
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
inlay to the tortoiseshell ground, a gilded ormolu finial of Boudica above the eight day duration
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass

19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
By Payne and Co. 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
mounts to the surround, brass inlay to the red tortoiseshell. White enamel roman numerals to the eight
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Moorish Carlo Bugatti Style Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonized Carved Wood Table
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent, rare and most unusual antique Moorish style bone, mother of pearl, shell & ebony
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Early 20th Century Moorish Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Hardwood, Bone

Victorian Coromandel Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg with Secret Compartment
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
slope with gold tooling faced in Coromandel with further matching inlays. The top and bottom half of the
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Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods Aba
By Napoléon III
Located in Miami, FL
natural abalone shells. The writing-box is fitted with four small compartment, two large ones and a
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Leather, Shell, Wood

French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
the top, Red tortoiseshell and brass inlay to the serpentine shaped case, wonderful gilded rococo
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive 19th century French Boulle inlaid mantel clock. Having a gilded ormolu figure of father time to the top, beautiful brass inlaid decoration to the sides and front. T...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Boulle mantel clock, 19th Century.
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th Century French Louis XVI style Boulle mantel clock, having Father Time perched above the brass inlaid dome, scrolling foliate ormolu mounts, white enamel Rom...
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass

Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Pearl is an organic-inorganic composite material produced by some molluscs as an inner shell layer. It
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Silver

Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
and domed lid. The Mother of Pearl with finely engraved decoration and Abalone shell iridescent dots
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Pair Levantine Inlaid Occasional Round Tables, Early 20th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Late 19th / early 20th pair of Levantine mother of pearl,shell and horn inlaid round tables. The
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Early 20th Century Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Horn, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Fine Napoleon III Period Ormolu Mounted Boulle Vitrine
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
In the Louis XIV style, the tortoiseshell and brass inlaid ebonized wood body, with three wooden shelves, the front with glazed doors, surmounted with a white marble top.
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Accordion by Sabatino Nocentini Figli Made in Florence, Italy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
accordion, Italian accordion with profuse inlay decoration, gorgeous hand made with customer name
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Abalone, Wood, Shell

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Boulle Marquetry Jardinière
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
). The antique is adorned with intricate inlays of tortoiseshell and brass atop ebonised wood carcass
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Pair 19th Century French Boulle card tables
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A rare pair of French 19th Century Boulle inlaid serpentine card tables. Each with wonderful red stained Tortoiseshell, inlaid classical decoration, gilded ormolu mounts and moulding...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand
Located in Forney, TX
tortoise shell veneer, coveted for its bright amber hued brownish red coloring, distinct patterns and
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Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Rosewood, Horn, Wood, Ebony

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram s Head
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
pearl, abalone, shell, camel bone and black color and scrolling ram's heads finish. A very good looking
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Bone, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Fine Antique French Napoleon III Period Boulle Marquetry Ebonized Vanity Table
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Forney, TX
luxurious tortoise-shell with exquisite warmth and depth, all creating a visually striking contrast
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Boulle Pedestals
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th century French Ebonized, Boulle inlaid, ormolu-mounted pedestals.
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass

French Napoleon III Period Boulle Inlaid fliptop Games Table
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Forney, TX
France in the Mmid-19th Century, exceptionally executed Boulle style marquetry work inlays add rich color
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Louis XIV Boulle Marquetry Tortoiseshell Gilt Bronze Inkwell Desk Stand
Located in Forney, TX
(1642-1732) style marquetry inlaid tortoise-shell sculptural encrier (inkstand). Guaranteed to elevate
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu, Brass

Important boulle marquetry centre table in the Regency style, signed CAILLAUX
Located in Southall, GB
tortoise shell is complemented with brass inlay in a elaborate foliage design. Detailed and expressive
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Mid-19th Century French Regency Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Boulle Bureau Plat
By Befort Jeune
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
scalloped shaped frieze are three drawers, each decorated with superb brass inlays on tortoise shell and
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Fantastic French 19th Century Boulle Desk with Bronze Mounts
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in New Orleans, LA
floriate details and scroll work. The front, sides, and legs all feature the tortoise shell and brass inlay
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Satinwood Knee Hole Desk
Located in Brighton, Sussex
, foliate and shell marquetry inlay. Nine graduating drawers, each cross-banded and brass drop handles.
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Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Satinwood

Georgian Sheraton Period Tea Caddy finely Inlaid, English circa 1780
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
hardwoods. * Exceptional inlays of Shells, Fan patera quarter corners, Spiral vertical corners, Stringing
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Boxwood, Satinwood, Sycamore, Walnut, Hardwood

Exquisite Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Mahog. Adam style Bonheur du Jour
By Robert Adam
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Ladies Writing Tables with magnificent "Adam" style marquetry inlaid urns and Welk shells among other
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Late 19th Century English Adam Style Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Italian Inlaid and Solid Walnut Wood Chest of drawers with Secretaire
Located in IT
items. Externally secretaire is decorated with a shell-shaped inlay, while on the sides, inside oval
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Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Bronze

English Regency Mahogany Glass Front and Satinwood Inlaid Book Case, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
floral satinwood inlaid plinths, centered satinwood inlaid patera fan over satinwood inlaid shell
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1810s English Regency Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass

Italian Grand Tour Pietra Dura Oval Table Top on Cast Iron Base
Located in Kenilworth, IL
inlays spaced equidistantly around the perimeter. The inlays include shells, white floral botanical
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Late 19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Stone, Marble, Iron

Fine pair of Shibayama mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Located in London, GB
to the West. Shibayama is the art of semiprecious stones, shell, turtleshell etc inlayed on lacquer
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1880s French Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Metal

Shibayama Pair of Opera Glasses in original case by Negretti Zambra
Located in London, GB
to the West. Shibayama is the art of semiprecious stones, shell, turtleshell etc inlayed on lacquer
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1880s English Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Mahogany and Giltwood American Chippendale Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful antique American Chippendale mirror having fruitwood inlay and oval shell decoration at
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19th Century American Chippendale Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood

Early 19th Century Georgian English Travel Writing Box Mahogany
Located in Münster, DE
, mahogany, on the lid central oval shell motif read inlay work, writing surface with leather pad, 1 side
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass

Silver and Shibayama tobacco box with combination vesta case lid
Located in London, GB
for import to the West. Shibayama is the art of semiprecious stones, shell, turtleshell etc inlayed on
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1910s English Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Silver

Silver Shibayama Cigarette Case
Located in London, GB
used exclusively on items for import to the West. Shibayama is the art of semiprecious stones, shell
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1910s Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Silver

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Antique Shell Inlay For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique shell inlay for your home. An antique shell inlay — often made from wood, hardwood and shell — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique shell inlay, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An antique shell inlay made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique shell inlay that is appealing in its simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, André-Charles Boulle and Pioneer Complete Furnishing Stores produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Shell Inlay?

The average selling price for an antique shell inlay at 1stDibs is $2,398, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $33,975 for the highest priced.