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Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns
By William Comyns
Located in Northampton, GB
Raised on Four Sterling Silver Scrollwork Legs From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Two Dutch Colonial Tortoiseshell Bible Boxes with Silver Mounts, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Tortoiseshell and silver H. 5 x W. 22 x D. 12 cm Tortoiseshell and silver H. 4.3 x W. 17 x D
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Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Vases

Materials

Silver

Sea Shell Motel, Wildwood, New Jersey - American Sign Porn Color Photography
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
Sea Shell Motel, photographed at dusk as part of Richard Heeps 2013 'Wildwood Days' series. This
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2010s Pop Art Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Sea Shell Motel, Wildwood, New Jersey - American Sign Porn Color Photography
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
Sea Shell Motel, photographed at dusk as part of Richard Heeps 2013 'Wildwood Days' series. This
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2010s Pop Art Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

William Spratling Diamond Pattern Tortoise Shell Box of Two
By William Spratling
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Sterling silver dots set the diamond cut tortoise shell that create the lid. Both boxes feature a
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

1893 Silver And Tortoiseshell Heart Shaped Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Silver and Tortoiseshell jewellery box in the shape of a heart with floral decoration on the lid
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Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver

Art Deco Silver Box with Tortoiseshell Lid
By Collett Anderson
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
Silver box with tortoiseshell lid by Collett & Anderson London 1928.
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Tortoiseshell Box with Silver Mounts Dated London, 1905
Located in London, GB
In excellent condition and with silver catch and hinges dating from 1905, London. Measures: Height
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Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

1906 Oval Tortoiseshell Dressing Table Box with Silver Hinges
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Very fine Tortoiseshell box, mounted with a virgin silver plaque, hallmarked silver hinges. Lined
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

1900 s Tortoiseshell and Silver Pique Work Letter Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An early 20th century tortoiseshell and silver piqué work Letter Box. The sloping front is inset
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Early 20th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Large Art Deco Tortoiseshell Oval Box with Silver Hinges
By Collett Anderson
Located in Singapore, SG
condition. The silver hinge is hall marked and so the box can be dated accurately to 1922.
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

1903 Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box with Silver Edges
By Grey Co., Chester
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Beautiful Tortoiseshell jewellery boxes with silver Edges and curved silver cable legs The
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewelry Box by Mappin Webb
By Mappin Webb
Located in London, GB
A delightful Tortoiseshell lidded box which is square with cut corners, standing on four shaped
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Vintage 1920s English Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Sterling Shell Pillbox
Located in Richmond, VA
A petite, polished sterling shell box for storing daily pills or supplements. Substantially
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2010s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Mussel Shell Vinaigrette, by S Mordan London
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
An extremely fine and rare novelty silver Vinaigrette formed as a mussel shell, with a
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Indo-Portuguese 17th Century Tortoise Shell Veneer Coffer
Located in Lisbon, PT
Indo-Portuguese 17th c. tortoise shell veneer coffer Tortoise shell veneer wooden coffer Silver
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Antique 17th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique French Sterling Silver Sewing Etui, Tortoise Shell Box
Located in San Marcos, CA
Absolutely exquisite and very rare antique 1830s French Boulle style faux shell & gilt ormolu
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Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Boxes and Cases

1900 s Tortoiseshell Box in the shape of a Book
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Tortoiseshell box in the shape of a small book, with silver hinges and locks. A small silver round
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Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Sterling Tortoise Box by William Spratling
By William Spratling
Located in Mexico City, DF
A rare impressive sterling box adorned with tortoise shell, an element that Spratling used
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Singing bird box by Jacques Bruguier tortoiseshell case with enameled lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Very rare singing bird box by Jacques Bruguier, made in Geneva circa 1850. When activated, the lid
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver, Enamel, Other

William IV Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuffbox, circa 1825
By John Reilly
Located in London, GB
Beautifully fashioned William IV silver-mounted Cowrie shell snuffbox, circa 1825. Marked with
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Antique 1820s British William IV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Georgian English Sewing Etui Tortoise Shell Box Case
Located in San Marcos, CA
magnificent display of finest cognac to chocolate-colored natural tortoise shell, separated with silver
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique Red Tortoiseshell and Silver Oval Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Very rare, striking red tortoiseshell and silver oval tea caddy with beautifully engraved solid
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Antique 18th Century British George II Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Silver and Tortoiseshell Jewellery/Trinket Box
Located in London, GB
This fine silver jewellery /trinket box is of plain circular form. The surface of the body and
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Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique French Silver Carved Ebony Dinner Knife Set of 12 Pieces, Box, Shell
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
knife set with rare carved ebony handles, silver ferrules and collars. Stainless steel blades engraved
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Antique Early 1900s French Rococo Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

Tortoiseshell Tea Canister with Sterling Silver Lid and "Tea" Mount 19th Century
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tortoiseshell and silver tea caddy with inverted sides having a engraved applied silver mount with
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

Regency Starburst Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Stunning Regency starburst pressed bow fronted Tortoiseshell tea caddy, with silver initial plate
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique George V Silver and Tortoiseshell Trinket Jewellery Box
By Mappin Webb
Located in London, GB
An impressive antique George V silver and tortoiseshell trinket / jewelry box, of rectangular form
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Antique Early 1900s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Silver Letter Box
By Grey Co, Birmingham
Located in Singapore, SG
From a different era. A tortoiseshell letterbox with hall marked silver strapping. There are
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Dinner Dessert Knife Set 24 Pc, Box, Shell
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
fantastic decoration in the Rococo style with shell motif. The service is presented in a box. Prestigious
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Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Art Nouveau Inlaid Tortoise Shell and Silver Jewelry Box
By William Comyns Sons 1
Located in Singapore, SG
A large oval sterling silver jewelry box standing on four cast legs. The oval tortoiseshell lid is
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Small Pen shell Box with Silver Scarab
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely small pen shell box with silver scarab affixed to top. Inside finished in wood.
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20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Elegant Blacktab Shell Box with Silvered Inlay and Art Deco Argyle Design
Located in New York, NY
This elegant blacktab shell lidded box features a rectangular with a silvered inlay Art Deco argyle
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20th Century Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Square Silver Plate Keepsake Box with Sea Shell Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Square silver plate metal trinket or keepsake box with sculptural sea shell design removable lid on
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20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Exquisite Black Tab Shell Box with Silvered Inlay with Art Deco Diamond Design
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite black tab shell lidded box features a rectangular shape with a silvered inlay lineal
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20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Rare 19th Century Anglo Indian Repousse Silver Mounted Tortoise Shell Box
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing on prolonged silver bun feet this magnificent box features a body of tortoiseshell
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Exquisite Blacktab Shell Box with Tahiti Shell Ends and Silvered Inlay Trim
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Blacktab Shell box with Tahiti Shell ends and Silvered inlay trim featuring a streamlined
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20th Century Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

1970s Turtel Shell Boxes Signed by Gabriella Crespi
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two 1970s turtle boxes compose of real turtle and silver plated bronze. Box can be opened from the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 20th century Shell Pattern Silver Plate Christofle Menagère, 1920s
By Christofle
Located in LEGNY, FR
Menagère from Christofle shell model in silver plate which includes 97 pieces: - 12 large spoons
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Vintage 1920s French Knife Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Chic Mid-Century Modern Box in Silver and Turtoise Shell, French, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
Chic Mid-Century Modern box in silver and turtoise shell, French, circa 1970, this elegantly
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Ottaviani Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Lidded Box with Shell Decor
By Ottaviani
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern rectangular shape wood box with Sterling silver lid with a shell decor
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Exquisite Blacktab Shell Box with Stylized Geometric Art Deco Silvered Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Blacktab shell box with stylized geometric Art Deco Silvered inlay. This Blacktab shell
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20th Century Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Bleached Mahogany Tall Box with Tahiti Shell Detail and Silvered Inlay
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite bleached mahogany tall box with mother-of-pearl trim and inlaid top with silvered
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20th Century Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany

Lux Square Blacktab Shell Box with Allan Shell Overlay and Tahiti Shell Pyramid
Located in New York, NY
Streamlined Silvered linear handle. This Blacktab Shell box is featured in a square shape with a lidded
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20th Century Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Large Seashell Encrusted Lidded Box with Silvered Crustaceans
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
handle with silver plate on brass crabs, starfish and shells, and four silver on brass shrimp as feet
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Elegant Blacktab Shell Box with Silvered Inlay and Art Deco Fan Design
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Blacktab shell lidded box features a triangular shape with a silvered inlay Art Deco
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20th Century Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Antique English Shell Shaped Staniforth Patent Folding Biscuit Box
By Fenton Brothers
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and highly decorative shell shaped biscuit box, with a wonderful naturalistic formed
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

English Birmingham sterling silver and tortoiseshell box
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English sterling silver and tortoiseshell footed shaped box lined with suede, hallmarked for
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20th Century English Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Midcentury Italian Silver Shell, Signed by Franco Lagini
By Franco Lagini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ultra chic precious box features a whimsical sculpture of a large nautilus shell with three
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Georgian Silver Box Clam Shell Shape, Birmingham, 1810
By Wardle Kempson
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Georgian silver box clam shell shape, Birmingham 1810 Wardle & Kempson. The suff or pill box of
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Highly Important Silver Viennese Enamel Mounted Repousse Shell Casket Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
Highly important silver and Viennese enamel mounted repousse shell casket or table cabinet in the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Renaissance Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Metal, Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Card Case Trinket and Snuff Box Regency Grand Tour 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Example of a Ladies Well Figure Tortoise Shell Silver Framed Hinged Lid Card Case of
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Important Silver Viennese Enamel Mounted Tortoiseshell Jewelry Cabinet Box
Located in Queens, NY
Important Silver & Viennese enamel mounted repousse tortoiseshell jewelry cabinet box in the
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver, Enamel

Regency period tortoiseshell box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Regency period silver-inlaid tortoiseshell box with relined interior, circa 1820.
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Silver

19th Century Victorian Tortoiseshell Pins Box
Located in London, GB
This is an antique late Victorian English tortoiseshell and silver mounted pin box by Saunders &
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Rare Tortoise Shell Jewelery Boxe
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Portugese solid tortoise shell jewelery boxe decorated with silver mounts.
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Boxes

Materials

Silver

English Georgian Tortoise Shell Silver Mount Hinged Tea Caddy with Key, 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian tortoise shell and silver foliage mounted hinged tea caddy with exterior silver
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Antique 1770s English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver, Foil

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Find many varieties of an authentic silver shell box available at 1stDibs. A silver shell box — often made from metal, silver and bone — can elevate any home. Find 635 options for an antique or vintage silver shell box now, or shop our selection of 18 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer silver shell box, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A silver shell box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Deco and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made silver shell box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Fenton Brothers, R Y Augousti and Tiffany Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Silver Shell Box?

A silver shell box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,150, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $360,000.
Questions About Silver Shell Box
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To keep silver from tarnishing, you can put activated charcoal or silica gel packets inside of your jewelry box. Both of these items help to absorb moisture to minimize the risk of tarnishing. Find a wide variety of silver jewelry on 1stDibs.