Skip to main content

Silver Shell Box

to
21
139
124
151
106
50
44
41
26
21
18
17
15
12
10
10
10
8
7
7
7
6
6
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
6
4
3
3
3
Sort By
English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderful English tortoiseshell tea caddy. The domed lid is decorated with silver stringing
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

Superior Early 19th Century Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy on Lion s Paw Feet
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
For connoisseurs this fine tea caddy is a gem. All surfaces are clad with silver stringed tortoise
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Vintage Sterling Art Deco Vanity Set Brush, Comb and Mirror, Original Box
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely hand chased sterling silver handled set by the American firm of Towle Silversmiths. This
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Silver Plated Folding Biscuit Barrel Cookie Box, circa 1880
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful antique Victorian silver plated folding shell biscuit box, opens to reveal a stunning
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Rare Signed Gabriella Crespi Large Real Turtle Shell Box Silver Sculpture, 1970
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Vis, NL
Rare Signed Gabriella Crespi large real turtle shell box combined with silver sculpture. 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Dainty Silver, Pink Enamel Shell Pearl Bracelet with Earrings, Boxed
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
are all marked Sterling Silver and in good condition, they come in box of the time but this is not the
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Silver, Enamel

An exceptional silver mounted Shell Snuff Box made in London in 1841 by Edward E
Located in London, GB
The Shell Snuff Box is one of the most beautifully shaded examples which we have offered over the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

A rare George III silver mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 18
Located in London, GB
The beautifully shaded Cowrie shell displays plain silver mounts and the hinged cover is engraved
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Tobacco Accessories

1780 Tortoise Shell Box with Sterling Silver Trimmings or Mounts
Located in Stamford, CT
Tortoise shell box with sterling silver trimmings or mounts. Each trimming depicts different
Category

Antique 1790s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th c. English Tortoise Shell Box
Located in Queens, NY
19th century English box composed of bone-trimmed tortoise shell and featuring a silver ball finial
Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Silver

Neoclassical Sterling Silver and Resin Hinged Sculptural Shell Form Box
Located in New York, NY
This Neoclassical sterling silver and resin hinged sculptural shell form decorative box from the
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Organic Blacktab Shell Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Silvered Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This organic Blacktab shell lidded box features a series of silvered inlay rectangular patterned
Category

20th Century Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Shell

Vintage Triton Trumpet Shell - Shaped Silver-Plated Metal Trinket Case Box, 70s
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale a small vintage box featuring a sculptural shape inspired by a
Category

Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Antique and Extra Large, Carved Shell Jewelry Box with Silver Lock and Hinges
Located in Lisse, NL
The largest mid-19th century shell box we ever saw. This wonderful antique jewelry box is the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Faux Tortoise Shell and Silver-Plated Tea Caddy Trinket Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
European faux tortoiseshell tea caddy box with silver-plated surround as well as interior
Category

Mid-20th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Tortoise an Silver Box
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This early 19th century English tortoise shell box is lined in velvet, and trimmed silver.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Snail Shell Case Box Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Antique silver box pendant in the shape of a large snail shell. The shell is beautifully engraved
Category

Antique 1860s Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver

English Georgian Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Gilt Claw and Ball Feet, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian tortoise shell hinged sewing box with gilt floral ringed side handles
Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Brass

Mappin Webb 1928 Birmingham Pill Box In Tortoise Shell And Sterling Silver
By Mappin Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Round pill box designed by Mappin & Webb. Beautiful and unusual round pill box, created in
Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Octagon Shaped Blacktab Shell Tray with Tahiti Shell Inlay and Silvered Handles
Located in New York, NY
Octagon shaped Blacktab Shell tray with Tahiti Shell inlay and Silvered handles. This ultra chic
Category

20th Century Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Tiffany Co. Vintage Clam Shell Sterling Silver Pill Box Case
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Tiffany & Co. Vintage Clam Shell Sterling Silver Pill Box Case is a captivating piece that
Category

20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Sheffield Silver Plate and Tortoise Shell Footed Caddy
By H.E.T. Co. Sheffield
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
open with the arched handle. The body is inlaid with tortoise shell panels separated by thin silver
Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver Plate

English Tortoiseshell, Ivory and Sterling Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A tortoiseshell, ivory and sterling box from England. Circa 1830s to 1840s. In wonderful condition
Category

Antique 1830s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

European Collection Of Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
- One small round copper and silver inlaid box - One jewelry box in white shell, mother-of-pearl and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Brass, Pewter

Antique Victorian Jewellery Casket Trinket and Snuff Box Regency Grand Tour 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Example of a Ladies Well Figure Tortoise Shell Horn mounted Jewlery Casket of compact
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Perfume Caddy, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
uses, etc. in tortoise shell, usually combining it with mounts in silver, gold, etc. Size: 5 x 3 x 13
Category

Antique 18th Century European Rococo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Other

George III Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box with Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
George III, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) helmet cowrie shell snuff box with
Category

Antique 1790s Scottish George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century English tortoise shell tea caddy with roof-form lid and bun feet. The fitted interior
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Tortoiseshell, MOP Sterling Silver Card Case Holder
Located in Atlanta, GA
silver.
Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Superior 19th Century English Georgian Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy on Ivory Feet
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
shell and the octagonal and wonderfully shaped body is raised on turned ivory feet. The lid with silver
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box, 1877
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, having a plain shell-style
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a highly decorative antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, the base bearing
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box, 19th Century
By Benetfink Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box the base bearing the makers
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

English Georgian Tortoise Shell Hinged Tea Caddy with Bone Ball Feet, C. 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian tortoise shell hinged tea caddy with a domed tiered lid, squared escutcheon
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver, Foil

18th Century English Snuff Box
Located in Austin, TX
An antique English silver inlaid shell-form snuff box. 18th century, mother-of-pearl shell inlay
Category

Antique 1710s English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Austrian 18th Century Egg Shaped Box In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds Abalone Shell
Located in Miami, FL
Jeweled egg shaped box. An exceptional and magnificent piece, made in the style of Louis XV in
Category

Antique 18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Sweets Biscuit Box, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian triple clam shell shaped silver plated biscuit box stamped WA
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Silver Plated Shell Biscuit Box Walker and Hall 19th Century 1888
By Walker Hall
Located in London, GB
This is a highly decorative antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, the base bearing
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Boxed Set of 3 Silver Plate Shotgun Shell Spirit Measures, Israel Freeman Son
By Israel Freeman Son Ltd. 1
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of three silver plate spirit measures or jiggers in the form of shotgun shells of graduated
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Dutch Silver Mussel Shell by N.S. Gotlieb, 20th Century
Located in Delft, NL
Silver mussel shell A silver box in the shape of a shell, made by N.S. Gotlieb, who worked from
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

19th Century Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Richmond, VA
Gorgeous 19th century tea caddy with silver mounts. Octagonal shaped with original liner.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Wedgwood Majolica Sardine Box Shell Pattern Turquoise Wicker, English, Date 1877
By Wedgwood
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Wedgwood Majolica sardine box shell pattern on turquoise ground wicker, English, Dated 1877
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

1950 Christofle France Shell Silver Metal Place Card Menu Holders
By Christofle
Located in Brescia, IT
8 Place Cards Christofle, France 1950 Silver Metal Shell Original Christofle Box included
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Starburst Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
bow-fronted Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy has a silver initial plate to the centre of the starburst front
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

George III Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Dome lid, Two Compartment with Key
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Geoerge III tortoiseshell tea caddy. The dome top is decorated with a silver monogram plate and
Category

Antique 1820s English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver, Brass

Georgian Tortoiseshell Pagoda Top Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
inlay, silver lid cartouche with "JTC" monogram and silver escutcheon. Velvet lined lid, interior with
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Pewter, Silver

19th Century Empire Conch Shell and Silver Tobacco Box
Located in Copenhagen, K
An amasing little Empire tobacco box made from a Conch shell and silver.
Category

Antique 19th Century Empire Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver

19th Century Natural Shell Mounted in Silver Box
Located in Brescia, IT
19th century natural shell mounted in silver box.
Category

Antique 19th Century European Baroque Natural Specimens

Materials

Silver

Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
boxed inkwell crafted in wood and carefully embellished around, with faux tortoise shell. It is fitted
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Burmese Kammavaca Giltwood Box, Stand, and Manuscript, 18th/19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
foil backed glass "gem", surrounded by shell inlay, and embellished with green and silver foil backed
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Rococo Lacquer

Materials

Foil, Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf

Late 19th C Faux Tortoieiseshell Cigar Box
Located in Larkspur, CA
This beautiful Victorian Anglo Indian cigar or jewelry box is highly unique and unusual, it is one
Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Edwardian Silver and Tortoise Shell Trinket Box, London, 1909
By William Cummings
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A fabulous English Edwardian silver heart-shaped trinket box with tortoise shell and silver inlaid
Category

Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silverplated Brass Shell motif Box
Located in Oaks, PA
Silverplated Brass Shell motif Box, realistically cast and chased,
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Aesthetic Movement Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Irish George III Silver Mounted Shell Snuff Box by Aeneas Ryan
Located in New York, NY
This Irish George III period snuff box, made in Dublin, is formed by a large olive shell mounted
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver Mounted Jewel Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare large and beautiful Victorian silver mounted jewel box of serpentine shape with a domed lid
Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Silver

Red Tortoiseshell Silver Edged Art Deco Trinket Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Art Deco red tortoiseshell trinket box with silver edge on the top. The interior is lined with
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Miniature Card Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tortoiseshell & Ivory Card box with press button catch and the word "Patience" in sliver on the lid
Category

Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Materials

Silver

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Silver Shell Box", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Silver Shell Box For Sale on 1stDibs

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.