Skip to main content

Shell Boxes

to
43
254
46
11
18
99
137
57
30
45
34
5
1
4
3
2
8
6
12
11
2
42
24
17
12
11
8
6
5
5
4
3
3
3
1
2,848
5,162
4,240
1,564
1,507
212
78
139
101
64
55
52
Height
to
Width
to
311
305
310
18
12
11
6
6
Material: Shell
Palais-Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Box and Flasks
Located in New Orleans, LA
This mother-of-pearl inlay perfume box is a rare and complete treasure from the famed Palais-Royal of France’s Second Empire. The box is a work of art, meticulously fashioned to deli...
Category

19th Century French Other Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

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 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...
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring seaside charm to your home with this Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box. Handcrafted with an array of natural shells, this box exudes a breezy, beachy vibe, perfect for adding...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell

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

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

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

Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Hand Carved Figural Needlecase, France c. 1820
Located in London, GB
A rare and very fine quality antique figural Palais Royal mother-of-pearl needlecase hand-carved in the form of a young man wearing a Renaissance style hat, made in Paris, France, c....
Category

Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Amethyst and Mother of Pearl Lidded Box by Antony Redmile
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Anglo Indian style hinged box ambitiously covered in a mother of pearl geometric mosaic and featuring a fixed cluster of amethyst stones on top. Stamped "redmile London".
Category

20th Century English Anglo-Indian Shell Boxes

Materials

Amethyst

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

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 with abalone shell in a trailing roses...
Category

Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Shell Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Lacquer

Mother of Pearl or Nacre Box with Bronze Frame, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Mother of pearl box with bronze frame, 19th century. Box made of mother of pearl plates joined thanks to a bronze structure decorated with simple plant elements and which still has ...
Category

19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Bronze

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

Circular Beadwork Shell Box with Decorative Brass Knob
Located in North Salem, NY
Very decorative and attractive circular beadwork box with removable top. Interior lined with black cloth.
Category

20th Century Shell Boxes

Materials

Brass

Victorian Silver Mounted Mother-of-Pearl Tea Caddy
Located in Astoria, NY
Victorian Sterling Silver Mounted Mother-of-Pearl Tea Caddy, struck with maker's mark for Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings, London, 1895, with silver "Tea" la...
Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Silver

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

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

Contemporary American Modern Large Seashell Box
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American Modern rectangular box, with an applied seashell veneer and green, teal and blue patterned interior.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shell Boxes

Materials

Coral

Urushi Eggshell Lacquer Mosaic Box 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...
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Boxes

Materials

Eggshell, Wood, Lacquer

Antique Georgian Amboyna Sewing Box
By William Dobson
Located in Northampton, GB
Veneered in Amboyna Wood From our Sewing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Amboyna Sewing Box. The Sewing Box of rectangular shape veneered in Amboyna with a circular mo...
Category

Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Amboyna

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...
Category

1980s American Vintage Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Chinese Mother of Pearl Mounted Box with Four Boxes and Counters, 18th Century
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and rare Chinese mother of pearl mounted games box with four matching interior boxes containing gaming counters and dating from the 18th century. The rectangular shape...
Category

1770s Chinese Qing Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique English Rosewood Mother of Pearl Cribbage Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Rosewood Mother of Pearl Cribbage Box
Category

Early 20th Century English Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Vintage White Mosaic Moorish Jewelry Box with Shell Inlaid
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Discover the timeless elegance of this large, handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese jewelry box, a stunning testament to traditional artistry. Meticul...
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Shell Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Fruitwood

Unique, Ostrich Egg Container on Amethyst Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large, hand decorated ostrich egg container featuring a gilded interior. The whole mounted on a sterling silver pedestal with a multifaceted, amethyst cr...
Category

2010s Italian Shell Boxes

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Victorian Coromandel Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg with Secret Compartment
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
Free Worldwide Shipping Heavily Inlaid with Mother of Pearl, Abalone and Brass From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this fantastic Coromandel Inlaid Writing Box...
Category

Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

Early 19th Century English Regency Rosewood Mother-of-pearl Tea Caddy
Located in Forney, TX
An elegant fine quality English Regency period tea caddy. Circa 1815 Born in the early 19th century, exquisitely hand-crafted from the finest exotic rosewood, rectangular sarcopha...
Category

Early 19th Century Regency Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Early Original R Y Augousti Paris Seashell Marquetry Box
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

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

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

Maitland Smith Mother Of Pearl Box
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

Period French Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Boxes
Located in Roma, IT
A splendid and rare jewellery box completely covered in mother-of-pearl. On the top is an antique hand-painted miniature with a bucolic subject by a follower of François Boucher. The...
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet

Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming musical jewelry and sewing box is a work of sublime artistry. Almost certainly German or Austrian in origin and crafted of deep, ebonized...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Other Shell Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Antique English Mother of Pearl Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
Firmly Attributed to Hausburg From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique Victorian Writing Box attributed to ...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Mahogany Jewelry Box with Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mahogany box with inlaid mother of pearl and mirror, on small round brass feet.
Category

Early 19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Mother-of-Pearl

Mahogany Jewelry Box with Mirror
Mahogany Jewelry Box with Mirror
$312 Sale Price
26% Off
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

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

Japanese Nagasaki Export Lacquer Box with Depiction of the Trippenhuis
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Japanese Nagasaki export lacquer box with mother-of-pearl depiction of the Amsterdam ‘Trippenhuis’ Edo-period, circa 1830 H. 12.5 x W. 24...
Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Modern Box in Black Shell with Polished Stainless Steel by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The “Melting Box” by R&Y Augousti is a stunning piece of functional art that merges luxurious craftsmanship with innovative design. This box features a lid crafted in black shell, in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel

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...
Category

Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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

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

Anthony Redmile Shell Encrusted Duck or Swan Box Redmile Objects London England
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful RARE Anthony Redmile shell encrusted swan or duck form box, 20th c. Red lined interior with "redmile objects london - england' stickers. Substantial weight.
Category

Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell, Lacquer

French Silver Mounted Mother of Pearl Engraved Box, circa 1800
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and fine antique French silver mounted mother of pearl box and with an exquisitely carved ducal with a maiden holding a coronet, elaborate monogram and a rod of Caduce...
Category

1790s French Napoleon III Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Hollywood regency shell and burl jewelry box, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Hollywood regency shell and burl jewelry box Italy 1970s shell, burl H 6.5 cm - 20 x 17 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.
Category

1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Set of 2 Boxes in Black Shagreen with Pen Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augoust
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The “Peacock Box” set by R&Y Augousti is a true masterpiece of modern luxury, where organic form meets exceptional craftsmanship. The distinctive, fluid shapes of these boxes create ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Boxes

Materials

Brass

Urushi Natural Red Lacquer Allsorts Box - Small 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...
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Boxes

Materials

Eggshell, Walnut, Lacquer

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.
Category

1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell

Urushi Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box - Small 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, Walnut, Lacquer

Urushi Natural Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box L 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

Vintage Korean Lacquer Box with Inner Tray and MOP inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely vintage Korean lacquer box in bright red and decorated with mother-of-pearl inlays circa 1970-80s. The square form box features an auspicio...
Category

Late 20th Century Korean Arts and Crafts Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

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

Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Shell Boxes

Materials

Stone, Marble, Sterling Silver

Sleek R&Y Augousti Inlaid Brass and Shell Box, Paris C.1990
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sleek R&Y Augousti Inlaid Brass and Shell Box, Paris C.1990 Unmarked, Attributed to the R&Y Augousti Studios Made during the unparalleled style of 1990s Paris, this sleek, unmarked ...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Shell Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Inlaid Wood And Bone Box
Located in Tampa, FL
Excellent condition with wear consistent with age.
Category

1970s Indian Vintage Shell Boxes

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Cigarette box, unusual opens on both sides
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Cigarette box, unusual - opens on both sides Unsure of maker or age. Likely Mid Century. No breaks or repair. One side is slightly less in height than other side.
Category

Mid-20th Century Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Eggshell lacquer box, late 20th century work
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This lacquer and eggshell box is a Vietnamese work from the late 20th century. It features two levels of compartments. This piece is in good original condition.
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Eggshell, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box and Counters
Located in London, GB
Antique Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box and Counters Chinese, late 19th century Height 9.5cm, width 32cm, depth 23cm This beautiful Chinese red lacquer box...
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Moorish Style Spanish Inlaid Box With Mother Of Pearl And Bone
Located in Tampa, FL
A beautifully detailed small Moorish style box, finely crafted in Spain and sourced from a shop in San Miguel de Allende. The piece features exquisite inlay work of mother-of-pearl, ...
Category

1910s Spanish Vintage Shell Boxes

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Recently Viewed

View All