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Contemporary R Y Augousti Creme Shagreen Box with Kabibi Shell Inlay
By R Y Augousti
Located in Toronto, ON
A gorgeous decorative box in creme shagreen by R & Y Augousti, renowned for their expert craftsmanship and luxury design. The lid is adorned with brass inlay and features an intricat...
Category

2010s Philippine Shell Boxes

Materials

Brass

Contemporary R Y Augousti Creme Shagreen Box with Kabibi Shell Inlay
Contemporary R Y Augousti Creme Shagreen Box with Kabibi Shell Inlay

Contemporary R Y Augousti Creme Shagreen Box with Kabibi Shell Inlay

$1,650
1970s Handmade Domed Top Shell Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s handmade domed top shell box.
Category

1970s Vintage Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell

1970s Handmade Domed Top Shell Box
1970s Handmade Domed Top Shell Box

1970s Handmade Domed Top Shell Box

$295
Papier Mâché Massive Size Fine Quality 19th Century Sewing Box or Jewelry Box
Located in Westport, CT
Papier mâché circa 1870 English inlaid lacquered sewing box/jewelry box, with many Velvet and mother-of-pearl compartments, hidden area in center. Hand-carved mother-of-pearl, inlaid...
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Papier Mâché Massive Size Fine Quality 19th Century Sewing Box or Jewelry Box
Papier Mâché Massive Size Fine Quality 19th Century Sewing Box or Jewelry Box

Papier Mâché Massive Size Fine Quality 19th Century Sewing Box or Jewelry Box

$15,500
Antique English Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Box on Stand, Circa 1860 s.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Box on Stand, Circa 1860's. Stand: 13 1/4" H x 24 1/4" W x 14" D Box: (Closed) 8" H x 23 1/2" W x 13 1/4" D Box: (Open) 19 1/4" H...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Antique English Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Box on Stand, Circa 1860 s.
Antique English Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Box on Stand, Circa 1860 s.

Antique English Rosewood and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Box on Stand, Circa 1860 s.

$4,000
Contemporary American Modern Seashell Music Box / Jewelry Box
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American Modern music box / jewelry box with an exterior finished in beige and pink speckled seashells, which opens along a hinged edge to a red velvet interior, with a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shell Boxes

Materials

Coral

Contemporary American Modern Seashell Music Box / Jewelry Box
Contemporary American Modern Seashell Music Box / Jewelry Box

Contemporary American Modern Seashell Music Box / Jewelry Box

$2,200
Box with a Shell Lid in Style of Alexandre Noll
By Alexandre Noll
Located in NYC, NY
A beautiful wood box with a small compartment inside and a shell lid in the manner of Alexandre Noll.
Category

1940s French Minimalist Vintage Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell, Walnut

Box with a Shell Lid in Style of Alexandre Noll
Box with a Shell Lid in Style of Alexandre Noll

Box with a Shell Lid in Style of Alexandre Noll

$1,950
Pair of Vintage Crackled Abalone Jewelry Boxes
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vintage crackled abalone jewelry boxes. Unmarked. Attributed to Maitland Smith. Measures: Larger box dimension: 7 7/8". 4 7/8". 3 3/8". ...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shell Boxes

Materials

Abalone

Pair of Vintage Crackled Abalone Jewelry Boxes
Pair of Vintage Crackled Abalone Jewelry Boxes

Pair of Vintage Crackled Abalone Jewelry Boxes

$1,250 / set
Charles X Dance Card in Mother-of-Pearl and Bronze, Palais-Royal Work
Located in Paris, FR
Charles X dance card in mother of pearl and ormolu, embellished with flowers and flowery interlacing. It is engraved with “Souvenir” and decorated with deli...
Category

Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Charles X Dance Card in Mother-of-Pearl and Bronze, Palais-Royal Work
Charles X Dance Card in Mother-of-Pearl and Bronze, Palais-Royal Work

Charles X Dance Card in Mother-of-Pearl and Bronze, Palais-Royal Work

$2,022
Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell And Mother Of Pearl Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Circa 1750. Tortoiseshell and mother of pearl box with sliding top from Mexico 18th century. Beautiful designs all over. As is condition.
Category

1750s Mexican Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell And Mother Of Pearl Box
Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell And Mother Of Pearl Box

Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell And Mother Of Pearl Box

$17,500
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 Edwardian or late Victorian period. The box is made ...
Category

Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Stone, Brass, Bronze

Antique metal Pill Box inlaid to lid, English Edwardian period
Antique metal Pill Box inlaid to lid, English Edwardian period

Antique metal Pill Box inlaid to lid, English Edwardian period

$267
Decorative Boxes, ELLA by Reda Amalou Design, 2016 - Brown Eggshell
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
The REDA AMALOU DESIGN boxes echo Asian, and more specifically Vietnamese, culture, by which Reda Amalou has been inspired over time. The boxes that...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Shell Boxes

Materials

Eggshell

Decorative Boxes, ELLA by Reda Amalou Design, 2016 - Brown Eggshell
Decorative Boxes, ELLA by Reda Amalou Design, 2016 - Brown Eggshell

Decorative Boxes, ELLA by Reda Amalou Design, 2016 - Brown Eggshell

$773 / item
Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined mid-19th century personal writing accessory, the rectangular case sheathed in richly mottled tortoiseshell veneer, its surface presenting a deep marbled pattern of honey an...
Category

Mid-19th Century English British Colonial Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell, Velvet

Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860
Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860

Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860

$595
Georgian Faux Tortoiseshell Silver Mounted Hinged Cigar Case C. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
This finely constructed cigar case is executed in a richly mottled tortoiseshell veneer, carefully framed and edged with ivory colored mounts and inlaid panels. The exterior presents...
Category

Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell

Georgian Faux Tortoiseshell Silver Mounted Hinged Cigar Case C. 1830
Georgian Faux Tortoiseshell Silver Mounted Hinged Cigar Case C. 1830

Georgian Faux Tortoiseshell Silver Mounted Hinged Cigar Case C. 1830

$950
Musical Palais Royal Ring Stand and Jewellery Box, of Cupid with Harp
Located in London, GB
A fine, early and very unusual Palais Royal Cupid and Harp musical box with two-air cylinder movement. The finely modelled cupid sits upon an Empire stool and plays a classical 16 s...
Category

1830s Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Musical Palais Royal Ring Stand and Jewellery Box, of Cupid with Harp
Musical Palais Royal Ring Stand and Jewellery Box, of Cupid with Harp

Musical Palais Royal Ring Stand and Jewellery Box, of Cupid with Harp

$13,702
Vintage Coastal Shell Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace coastal elegance with this Vintage Shell Box, a stunning, handcrafted treasure adorned with an array of natural seashells. Perfectly sized to hold jewelry or keepsakes, this ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell, Resin

Vintage Coastal Shell Box
Vintage Coastal Shell Box

Vintage Coastal Shell Box

$695
Decorative Boxes, ELLA by Reda Amalou Design, 2016 - Brown Eggshell, Black
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
The REDA AMALOU DESIGN boxes echo Asian, and more specifically Vietnamese, culture, by which Reda Amalou has been inspired over time. The boxes that make up this line of accessories ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Shell Boxes

Materials

Eggshell

Decorative Boxes, ELLA by Reda Amalou Design, 2016 - Brown Eggshell, Black
Decorative Boxes, ELLA by Reda Amalou Design, 2016 - Brown Eggshell, Black

Decorative Boxes, ELLA by Reda Amalou Design, 2016 - Brown Eggshell, Black

$624 / item
Mother of Pearl Vinaigrette, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This delightful gold and mother of pearl vinaigrette is ripe with 19th-century charm. Emblazoned with the initials "E.L" for its original owner, the book-shaped vinaigrette almost ce...
Category

19th Century French Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Gold

Mother of Pearl Vinaigrette, 19th Century
Mother of Pearl Vinaigrette, 19th Century

Mother of Pearl Vinaigrette, 19th Century

$3,950
1960s French Ornate Inlaid Jewelry Box
Located in High Point, NC
This 1960s French ornate inlaid jewelry box is a striking decorative object that captures the playful elegance of mid-century design. The exterior is meticulously adorned with an arr...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell

1960s French Ornate Inlaid Jewelry Box
1960s French Ornate Inlaid Jewelry Box

1960s French Ornate Inlaid Jewelry Box

$395
19th Century Boulle Writing Box with Inkwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French writing box with inkwell. Boulle and Mother of Pearl.
Category

19th Century French Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Boulle Writing Box with Inkwell
19th Century Boulle Writing Box with Inkwell

19th Century Boulle Writing Box with Inkwell

$2,200
19th Century Charles X Gilt Bronze and Mother-of-Pearl Box
Located in Paris, FR
Small, oval Charles X box in mother-of-pearl and gilded bronze with a flower-shaped key. The lid has a white nacre plate and is decorated with a central medallion that displays color...
Category

Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Charles X Gilt Bronze and Mother-of-Pearl Box
19th Century Charles X Gilt Bronze and Mother-of-Pearl Box

19th Century Charles X Gilt Bronze and Mother-of-Pearl Box

$8,923
19th Century Charles X Gilt Bronze and Mother of Pearl Box with Flowers
Located in Paris, FR
Delicate rectangular mother of pearl box engraved with garlands of leaves. The box is mounted in gilt bronze and intricately sculpted with interlacing, garlands and baskets of flower...
Category

Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Charles X Gilt Bronze and Mother of Pearl Box with Flowers
19th Century Charles X Gilt Bronze and Mother of Pearl Box with Flowers

19th Century Charles X Gilt Bronze and Mother of Pearl Box with Flowers

$11,184
Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Black lacquered wood sewing box on lyre base stand. Both the work box and stand are decorated with abalone and Mother-of-Pearl inlays in a floral compo...
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880
Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880

Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880

$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Bronze Jewelry-Casket with Ornate Etchings and Cameos Inlaid by Tahan of Paris
By Tahan Paris
Located in Soquel, CA
Bronze Jewelry-Casket with Ornate Etchings and Cameos Inlaid by Tahan of Paris Gorgeously detailed jewelry box by Tahan of Paris. There are four Cameos bezel set on three sides of t...
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Jewelry-Casket with Ornate Etchings and Cameos Inlaid by Tahan of Paris
Bronze Jewelry-Casket with Ornate Etchings and Cameos Inlaid by Tahan of Paris

Bronze Jewelry-Casket with Ornate Etchings and Cameos Inlaid by Tahan of Paris

$3,250
Maitland Smith Mother Of Pearl Box
By Karl Springer, Maitland Smith, Casa Bique, Robert Marcius
Located in Houston, TX
Maitland Smith Mother Of Pearl Box. Offered is a very large decorative box of tessellated mother of pearl in the geometric Art Deco styl...
Category

1980s Philippine Post-Modern Vintage Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Maitland Smith Mother Of Pearl Box
Maitland Smith Mother Of Pearl Box

Maitland Smith Mother Of Pearl Box

$2,250
Jewelry Box or Decorative Box in Shelll and Wood White Color France 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is in wood and recovered with shells. It can be used as a Jewelry box or decorative box. It has been made in France during the XX Century. The color is White and red inside,...
Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Shell Boxes

Materials

Wood, Shell

Jewelry Box or Decorative Box in Shelll and Wood White Color France 20th Century
Jewelry Box or Decorative Box in Shelll and Wood White Color France 20th Century

Jewelry Box or Decorative Box in Shelll and Wood White Color France 20th Century

$321
Three Anglo-Indian, Mid-20th Century Boxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three mid 20th century Anglo Indian boxes with strap design. Made of bone and shell. Please note that the smallest box is missing some fretwork on top of the box. Largest measures...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Anglo-Indian Shell Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell

Three Anglo-Indian, Mid-20th Century Boxes
Three Anglo-Indian, Mid-20th Century Boxes

Three Anglo-Indian, Mid-20th Century Boxes

$3,200 / set
Mid-19th Century Wooden Coffer Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Paris, FR
Sizeable rectangular, wooden coffer with its key. The blackened wood is inlaid with mother-of-pearl and brass. The lid and the main face of the box are r...
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century Wooden Coffer Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
Mid-19th Century Wooden Coffer Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl

Mid-19th Century Wooden Coffer Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl

$7,733
NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods Aba
By Napoléon III
Located in Miami, FL
An antique Napoleon III traveler portable writing-desk box. This is a gorgeous portable writing desk-box, created in France during the period of emperor Napoleon III, circa 1860. Th...
Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Leather, Shell, Wood

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods Aba
NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods Aba

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods Aba

$1,960
Urushi Natural Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box L by Alexander Lamont
By Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Water flowing over rocks creates a contrast between the sparkle of the water and the relative opacity of the rocks. In these boxes black lacquer pours over natural shells that glow a...
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Lacquer, Walnut

Urushi Natural Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box L by Alexander Lamont
Urushi Natural Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box L by Alexander Lamont

Urushi Natural Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box L by Alexander Lamont

$934
A large English early 20th century folk art shellwork box, circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
This highly decorative box dates to the early 20th century and it is a rare folk art piece based around a Victorian pine box and later decorated with a bold well arranged collection of English shells which has been glued onto its four sides in graduated matching boarders with an interesting collective display of individual ones on the top. This most interesting and eye catching box is in good condition. The shells show some age related patination. The pine box is raised onto plain square block feet. It is fitted with the original good strong brass hinges and a working Victorian brass lock and key...
Category

Mid-20th Century British Early Victorian Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell

A large English early 20th century folk art shellwork box, circa 1930
A large English early 20th century folk art shellwork box, circa 1930

A large English early 20th century folk art shellwork box, circa 1930

$1,734
Indian "Bombay" Box w/Sadeli Work Framing Carved Panels and Raised on Metal Feet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Indian "Bombay" dresser/jewelry box with a mirror in the lid and raised on a "tray" base with silvered feet. The exterior with exotic wood and sadeli work (micro-mosaic inlay) framin...
Category

Late 19th Century Indian Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Wood

Indian "Bombay" Box w/Sadeli Work Framing Carved Panels and Raised on Metal Feet
Indian "Bombay" Box w/Sadeli Work Framing Carved Panels and Raised on Metal Feet

Indian "Bombay" Box w/Sadeli Work Framing Carved Panels and Raised on Metal Feet

$1,650
Jewelry Box by Cathrine Horsbøl — Denmark’s First Female Designer, circa 1900
Located in Valby, 84
Rare and important jewelry box in solid mahogany with inlays of lighter woods and mother-of-pearl forming an abstract facial motif, reminiscent of a stylized ape. Denmark, circa 1900...
Category

Early 1900s Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany

Jewelry Box by Cathrine Horsbøl — Denmark’s First Female Designer, circa 1900
Jewelry Box by Cathrine Horsbøl — Denmark’s First Female Designer, circa 1900

Jewelry Box by Cathrine Horsbøl — Denmark’s First Female Designer, circa 1900

$10,708
Pair of Ring Holders in Mother of Pearl and Gilt Bronze, Palais Royal Work
By Palais Royal
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Charles X ring holders (baguiers) with ormolu mounts embellished with small flowers. A high backing of mother-of-pearl joins a small, ormolu bowl featuring openwork interlaci...
Category

1820s French Charles X Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of Ring Holders in Mother of Pearl and Gilt Bronze, Palais Royal Work
Pair of Ring Holders in Mother of Pearl and Gilt Bronze, Palais Royal Work

Pair of Ring Holders in Mother of Pearl and Gilt Bronze, Palais Royal Work

$3,331 / set
Louis XV Mother-of-pearl Snuffbox
By Louis Robin
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis XV-period gold-mounted snuff box features lustrous panels of inlaid mother-of-pearl. The whimsical box takes the form of a barrel and features hinged lids on both ends. Di...
Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Gold

Louis XV Mother-of-pearl Snuffbox
Louis XV Mother-of-pearl Snuffbox

Louis XV Mother-of-pearl Snuffbox

$19,850
Georgian Tortoiseshell Folding Card Case With Silver Piqué Borders C. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined small-scale folding card case is constructed in the traditional two-leaf format, opening on a central pinned hinge to reveal a silk-lined interior compartment. The exte...
Category

Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell

Georgian Tortoiseshell Folding Card Case With Silver Piqué Borders C. 1830
Georgian Tortoiseshell Folding Card Case With Silver Piqué Borders C. 1830

Georgian Tortoiseshell Folding Card Case With Silver Piqué Borders C. 1830

$795
Mid-19th Century British Empire Burled Yew and Amboyna Travel Jewelry Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
A rare and exquisitely crafted British Empire travel jewelry box, made in England circa 1840. The exterior is richly veneered in burled yew wood and amboyna, prized for their deep fi...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver, Brass

Mid-19th Century British Empire Burled Yew and Amboyna Travel Jewelry Box
Mid-19th Century British Empire Burled Yew and Amboyna Travel Jewelry Box

Mid-19th Century British Empire Burled Yew and Amboyna Travel Jewelry Box

$2,450
Moorish Handcrafted Octagonal Box with White Mosaic Marquetry
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese mosaic marquetry wood box. Small octagonal walnut Syrian style box intricately decorated with Moorish...
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Shell Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood, Shell

Moorish Handcrafted Octagonal Box with White Mosaic Marquetry
Moorish Handcrafted Octagonal Box with White Mosaic Marquetry

Moorish Handcrafted Octagonal Box with White Mosaic Marquetry

$195
Early Original R Y Augousti Paris Seashell Marquetry Box
By R Y Augousti
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an early, exceptional lidded box designed by the famed decorative arts design firm Ria and Youri Augousti, Paris. The rare piece boasts ...
Category

1990s French Art Deco Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Early Original R Y Augousti Paris Seashell Marquetry Box
Early Original R Y Augousti Paris Seashell Marquetry Box

Early Original R Y Augousti Paris Seashell Marquetry Box

$750
Vintage Boho Lacquered Coconut Shell Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage decorative box is a masterful example of 1970s Organic Modern design. Expertly handcrafted, the piece features a mesmerizing mosaic of hand-laid coconut shell ...
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Boho Lacquered Coconut Shell Box
Vintage Boho Lacquered Coconut Shell Box

Vintage Boho Lacquered Coconut Shell Box

$350
Decorative Boxes, ELLA by Reda Amalou Design, 2016 - White Eggshell, Black
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
The REDA AMALOU DESIGN boxes echo Asian, and more specifically Vietnamese, culture, by which Reda Amalou has been inspired over time. The boxes that make up this line of accessories ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Shell Boxes

Materials

Eggshell

Decorative Boxes, ELLA by Reda Amalou Design, 2016 - White Eggshell, Black
Decorative Boxes, ELLA by Reda Amalou Design, 2016 - White Eggshell, Black

Decorative Boxes, ELLA by Reda Amalou Design, 2016 - White Eggshell, Black

$624 / item
19th Century English Victorian Papier Mache Inlay Gold Leaf Dust Pan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisitely inlaid and gold leafed Papier Mâché Dust Pan circa 1870s, has a black lacquered finish with mother of pearl inlays, gold leaf hand-painted floral design and riparia...
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century English Victorian Papier Mache Inlay Gold Leaf Dust Pan
19th Century English Victorian Papier Mache Inlay Gold Leaf Dust Pan

19th Century English Victorian Papier Mache Inlay Gold Leaf Dust Pan

$575
19th Century French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Liqueur Box with Bronze Inlay
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Made of palissander, this lovely Napoleon III period liqueur box is lacquered in black, a method which became popular during Napoleon III's reign. The rose...
Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

19th Century French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Liqueur Box with Bronze Inlay
19th Century French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Liqueur Box with Bronze Inlay

19th Century French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Liqueur Box with Bronze Inlay

$1,495
Geometric Mother-of-Pearl and Horn Inlay Decorative Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant rectangular box showcases a striking geometric design created from alternating strips of dark horn and shimmering mother-of-pearl inlay. The pattern forms a mesmerizing ...
Category

1960s Italian Modern Vintage Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Geometric Mother-of-Pearl and Horn Inlay Decorative Box
Geometric Mother-of-Pearl and Horn Inlay Decorative Box

Geometric Mother-of-Pearl and Horn Inlay Decorative Box

$400
Handcrafted White Mother of Pearl Inlaid Moorish Octagonal Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite handcrafted white mother of pearl inlaid and hand carved lidded box. Small octagonal Anglo Indian decorative box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs which hav...
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell, Fruitwood, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Handcrafted White Mother of Pearl Inlaid Moorish Octagonal Box
Handcrafted White Mother of Pearl Inlaid Moorish Octagonal Box

Handcrafted White Mother of Pearl Inlaid Moorish Octagonal Box

$395
Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Table from Ryukyu Islands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small square-form table with lacquer and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay design from Ryukyu Islands kingdom circa 17-18th century. Ryukyuan kingdom was used to be an independent is...
Category

18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Table from Ryukyu Islands
Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Table from Ryukyu Islands

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Table from Ryukyu Islands

$5,000
1950s Black Lacquered Wood and Mother Of Pearl Inlayed Small Dressing Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Black Lacquered Wood and Mother Of Pearl Inlayed Small Dressing Box Two Felt Lined Drawers Mirror on underside of lid Small knick on top
Category

1950s Vintage Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mirror, Wood

1950s Black Lacquered Wood and Mother Of Pearl Inlayed Small Dressing Box
1950s Black Lacquered Wood and Mother Of Pearl Inlayed Small Dressing Box

1950s Black Lacquered Wood and Mother Of Pearl Inlayed Small Dressing Box

$650
Group Of Tunbridge Ware Victorian Table Top Boxes
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Included in this group: Rectangular inlaid box with hinged lid revealing silk and paper lining. The box with mosaic central cartouche, geometric banding. Dimensions: 3 1/4" W x 4 5/8...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Fabric, Wood, Paper

Group Of Tunbridge Ware Victorian Table Top Boxes
Group Of Tunbridge Ware Victorian Table Top Boxes

Group Of Tunbridge Ware Victorian Table Top Boxes

$245 / set
Vintage Italian Pietra Dura Marble Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout vintage Italian white marble box decorated on a classic pietra dura technique in elaborate floral designs with mother of pearl, marble and semi precious stones.
Category

20th Century Italian Rococo Shell Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Marble

Vintage Italian Pietra Dura Marble Box
Vintage Italian Pietra Dura Marble Box

Vintage Italian Pietra Dura Marble Box

$3,500
Vintage Brass, Rosewood and Abalone Hinged Turtle Box Restored, Hallmarked MCM
By Los Castillo
Located in North Miami, FL
This substantial vintage mid century modern hinged turtle box is a lovely combination of brass, abalone, and rosewood. It is from Mexico from the 50;s and hallmarked on the back Hech...
Category

1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass, Rosewood and Abalone Hinged Turtle Box Restored, Hallmarked MCM
Vintage Brass, Rosewood and Abalone Hinged Turtle Box Restored, Hallmarked MCM

Vintage Brass, Rosewood and Abalone Hinged Turtle Box Restored, Hallmarked MCM

$1,125 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century English Victorian Papier Mache Inlay Gold Leaf Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite Papier Mâché box, circa 1870s, has a black lacquered finish with mother of pearl inlays, gold leaf hand-painted floral motifs and embellished decoration. The Engli...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century English Victorian Papier Mache Inlay Gold Leaf Box
19th Century English Victorian Papier Mache Inlay Gold Leaf Box

19th Century English Victorian Papier Mache Inlay Gold Leaf Box

$2,750
Maitland Smith Box
Located in Tampa, FL
Vintage Maitland Smith mother-of-pearl box from the 1980s. This is a larger example, fully clad in luminous mother-of-pearl tiles that create a soft, reflective surface. The thin bla...
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1980s American Vintage Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Maitland Smith Box
Maitland Smith Box

Maitland Smith Box

$395
4S Sea Shell Encrusted Boxes and Frames Maitland Smith Style
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Great set of 4!pcs sea shell encrusted boxes and photo frames. All original natural color Florida sea shells. Handmade.
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell

4S Sea Shell Encrusted Boxes and Frames Maitland Smith Style
4S Sea Shell Encrusted Boxes and Frames Maitland Smith Style

4S Sea Shell Encrusted Boxes and Frames Maitland Smith Style

$210 / set
Antique 19th Century Mother of Pearl Inlaid Games Box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique 19th Century Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Games Box, the lid inlaid with ornate flower decoration to the edges and a set of aces to the middle. The lid opens to reveal a red interi...
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique 19th Century Mother of Pearl Inlaid Games Box
Antique 19th Century Mother of Pearl Inlaid Games Box

Antique 19th Century Mother of Pearl Inlaid Games Box

$1,309
Urushi Eggshell Lacquer Mosaic Box by Alexander Lamont
By Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
In our workshop we apply eggshell lacquer to many things mostly using the inside of the eggshell. The mosaic pattern is achieved with a cracking motion using the ends of pointed tool...
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2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Boxes

Materials

Eggshell, Wood, Lacquer

Urushi Eggshell Lacquer Mosaic Box by Alexander Lamont
Urushi Eggshell Lacquer Mosaic Box by Alexander Lamont

Urushi Eggshell Lacquer Mosaic Box by Alexander Lamont

$928
19th C. English Inlaid Papier Mache Jewelry Box
Located in Sarasota, FL
A monumental 19th C. English papier mache jewelry box. Highly decorative with a hand carved scalloped black lacquered body, inlaid on all sides wi...
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Shell Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Lacquer

19th C. English Inlaid Papier Mache Jewelry Box
19th C. English Inlaid Papier Mache Jewelry Box

19th C. English Inlaid Papier Mache Jewelry Box

$2,350
Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maitland Smith tessellated stone box with a mother of pearl finial handle. The interior of the box is lined with a black felt and has a removable lid. The box rests on sterling silver ball and claw feet as well as the entirety of the box is framed with a sterling silver border. History and craftsmanship for nearly four decades Maitland-Smith has been in the business of creating exquisite and unique decorative accessories, lighting and accent furniture and elegant mirrors from our La Barge Collection. Founded by a London antiques dealer with the eye of a connoisseur, Maitland-Smith has carried on the tradition of creating stunning accents for the home of the highest quality. From the beginning, our many workrooms have been artisan based and employ time-honored techniques developed before the machine age. Many of these skills date back to the world’s earliest civilizations, and are associated with Fine quality furniture and decorative arts. Maitland-Smith is well-known for many handcrafted specialties, including hand carved tropical mahogany, handcut and inlaid exotic wood veneers, lost wax cast metal mounts and decorative objects, as well as, traditional vegetable tanned and hand-tooled leather. Other areas of expertise include finely executed porcelains, sophisticated finishing techniques, and detailed hand painting. Maitland Smith draws inspiration from great works from the 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries and in collaboration with design partners Tony Duquette Studios and its president, Hutton Wilkinson and also Celerie Kemble, Donald Bustraan...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Shell Boxes

Materials

Stone, Marble, Sterling Silver

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box
Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box

$1,840 Sale Price
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Urushi Natural Red Lacquer Allsorts Box - Small by Alexander Lamont
By Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
There is type of English sweet called a Licorice Allsort. They are made in different layers and some have little balls covering them. The red lacquer and the little white pieces of e...
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2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Boxes

Materials

Eggshell, Walnut, Lacquer

Urushi Natural Red Lacquer Allsorts Box - Small by Alexander Lamont
Urushi Natural Red Lacquer Allsorts Box - Small by Alexander Lamont

Urushi Natural Red Lacquer Allsorts Box - Small by Alexander Lamont

$719
Urushi Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box - Small by Alexander Lamont
By Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Water flowing over rocks creates a contrast between the sparkle of the water and the relative opacity of the rocks. In these boxes black lacquer pours over natural shells that glow a...
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2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Walnut, Lacquer

Urushi Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box - Small by Alexander Lamont
Urushi Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box - Small by Alexander Lamont

Urushi Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box - Small by Alexander Lamont

$719
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.
Category

18th Century Asian Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Good Ottoman Scribes Box
Good Ottoman Scribes Box

Good Ottoman Scribes Box

$5,894
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding
Located in Morristown, NJ
Victorian English bird's eye maple lap desk, with ebony and mother-of-pearl inlay. The dome shaped top has a brass shield medallion in the center. The interior has a vibrant purple f...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Birdseye Maple, Ebony

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding

$425

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