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Material: Shell
Shell Box with Quilting detailing and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Boxes

Materials

Brass

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...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Penshell Dresser Box w/Lid, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Penshell Dresser Box w/Lid, 1960’s. Original excellent condition. Box is lined with black velvet. Measures 12” long 5” tall 3” deep
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell

Victorian Gilt, Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Papier-Mâché Sewing Stand, Ex Christie s
Located in Morristown, NJ
Beautifully decorated mid-late 19th c, England, black lacquered papier-mâché sewing stand. Decorated with gilt, mother-of-pearl and polychrome paint, opening to cloth-lined interior....
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1850s English Victorian Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods Aba
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...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Leather, Shell, Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Shell Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood, Shell

Penshell and Horn box style of Karl Springer
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A beautifully proportioned arched-top box, expertly crafted and clad in tessellated penshell and horn inlay, arranged in a pattern that evokes the warm, organic elegance of tortoises...
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1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Boxes

Materials

Horn, Shell

17th Century Silver Mounted Traveling Box with Key
Located in Dallas, TX
A 17th century silver mounted Coromandel wood with mother of pearl inlay traveling box with a Interior fitted with drawers and a reliquary cabinet. W...
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17th Century French Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Silver

Set of 3 Shagreen Boxes with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning set of 3 shagreen boxes by R&Y Augousti is a true testament to luxury design, combining the finest materials with an impeccable sense of craftsmanship. Each box feature...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Boxes

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Boxes in Black Shell with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Boxes

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Round Boxes in Black Shell with Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This luxurious set of round boxes by Kifu Paris exemplifies high-end design and artisanal craftsmanship. Meticulously crafted with a veneer of black pen shell, the boxes boast a stun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Boxes

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Curved Top Boxes in Pen Shell by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite set of three curved top boxes, handcrafted from luxurious pen shell, is a testament to R&Y Augousti’s mastery of artisanal craftsmanship. Each box boasts a sleek, lust...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Boxes

Materials

Wood, Shell

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...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

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
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1950s Vintage Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mirror, Wood

Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro with Inlays by Kajikawa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese four-case lacquer inro by a member of Kajikawa family circa 19th century (late Edo to early Meiji period). It depicts a nocturnal scenery of a meandering stream surrounded by bush clovers, where a full moon is reflected on the water. It was masterfully decorated in gold and silver maki-e using a combination of techniques including takamakie, togidashi and kirigane as well as aogai (abalone shell) inlays. The stream was set between the slightly elevated banks, adding to this piece a already strong three-dimensional composition. The interior was decorated in gold nashiji. It was signed on the bottom "Kajikawa Zou" (made by Kajikawa and a pot seal centered with "Ei" in Kanji. In one of the compartment, there is a katakana mark, appears to be a name, possibly the owner. Kajikawa clan was one of the most famous lacquer artisanal family established in the 17th century. Many well known members over the generations produced lacquer art in a wide range of formats, but two third were signed only with the family name such as this one. It is therefore not possible to pinpoint the exact author of this piece. Provenance: This inro was purchased as lot 349 in Christie's New York sale Japanese...
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood, Lacquer

Set of 2 Boxes in Shagreen with Shell and Brass Insert by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite set of two rectangular boxes is masterfully crafted from antique shagreen, showcasing a unique cosmos pattern that elegantly marries modern design with classic luxury....
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Boxes

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Boxes in Shell with Semi-Precious Stone and Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Victoria" Box Set by Kifu Paris is crafted from luxurious black pen shell, bringing a natural depth and shine that only this material can offer. The smooth, lacquered finish of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Boxes

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Set of 3 Boxes in Black Oak with Black Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The set of 3 boxes by R&Y Augousti in black oak with black shell and brass details embodies timeless sophistication with a modern edge. Each box features a mesmerizing zig-zag patter...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Boxes

Materials

Brass

Group Of Tunbridge Ware Victorian Table Top Boxes
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...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Fabric, Wood, Paper

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...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell, Fruitwood, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

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.
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1750s Mexican Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Contemporary American Modern Oval Seashell Veneer Jewelry Box
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American Modern oval jewelry box with an applied brown and beige seashell exterior and green velvet interior.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shell Boxes

Materials

Coral

English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian Chinroserie bow front tortoise shell tea caddy with a hinged tiered lid, Chinese landscape mother of pearl inlays with flanking pagodas, fences, & foliage trees, central paktong plaque and escutcheon, bone fitted interior border with two lidded tortoiseshell foil lined compartments, and resting on the original four bone ball...
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Foil

Important 18th Century Porcelain and Bronze Box by Meissen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 1 3/4in W: 3 1/2in D: 2in This Mid 18th Century Porcelain and Bronze Box by Meissen is truly a spectacular piece and is of the highest quality! If you look at the p...
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Late 18th Century German Rococo Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century English Victorian Cormandel Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy, circa 1850
Located in Banner Elk, NC
English Victorian cormandel tea caddy decorated with mother of pearl and brass studs, circa 1850s. Cormandel was considered one of the most luxurious woods and only used on the fines...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Brass

Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Red Silk Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Long rectangular shell encrusted box. Carefully applied shells decorate the top and bottom edges of this red board box in a variety of colors. At...
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20th Century English Folk Art Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell, Silk, Paper

1970s Handmade Domed Top Shell Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s handmade domed top shell box.
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1970s Vintage Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell

Set/10 Ceramic, Glass and Wood Pots Vases Handmade Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/10 ceramic, glass and wood vases pots with lids, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. Wooden Box "Lanzarote" L W. 21 x De. 12 x H. 42cm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Shell Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Onyx, Marble, Gold Leaf, Metal, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel,...

Contemporary Kifu Paris Round Box with Brass, Creme Shagreen White Shell Inlay
Located in Toronto, ON
A gorgeous Kifu Paris decorative box in creme shagreen over a rich walnut base, exuding elegance and craftsmanship. The lid features an expertly crafted celestial motif, incorporatin...
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2010s Philippine Shell Boxes

Materials

Brass

Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Green Silk Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Long rectangular shell encrusted box. Carefully applied shells decorate the top and bottom edges of this green board box in a variety of colors. ...
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20th Century English Folk Art Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Paper

Oblong Tribal Sea Shell Box with Removable Top and Geometric Design
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Oblong wooden box with inlaid shells. Created from bamboo or other similar material, this decorative box features white seashells in a tribal black and white design. At the top, blac...
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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell, Bamboo, Wood, Paint

Hand Carved Asian Stash Box with Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand Carved Stone Box with Asian Motif - the perfect little box for 420, paperclips, rubber bands... or next to the bed, guest room or side table...
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20th Century Asian Meiji Shell Boxes

Materials

Stone

Owl Box in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Boxes

Materials

Brass

Inlaid Black Shell and Bone Box by A&Y Augousti
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous inlaid black shell and bone decorative trinket box by A&Y Augousti of Paris, circa 1990s. The box is made of wood with a intricate diamond pattern shell overlay and is in ex...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Shell Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Wood

Antique French Folk Art Keepsake Box
Located in Charleston, SC
This beautiful hand decorated keepsake box has a beautiful green velvet on the outside. The top shows a metal cross with shell decorations. The inside is Lined with a silk green on t...
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Shell Boxes

Materials

Metal

Contemporary American Modern Small Circular Seashell Jewelry Box
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American Modern small circular jewelry box with an applied seashell exterior and black interior.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shell Boxes

Materials

Coral

Vintage Boho 19th Century Burl Wood Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Experience the breathtaking beauty of natural materials with this exquisite antique burl wood box, a superb example of 19th-century craftsmanship...
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19th Century British Biedermeier Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Burl

1960s Hand-Made African Tabletop Hut with Shells and Beading
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Hand-Made African Tabletop Hut with Cowry or cowrie Shells, blue and cream Beading, fur, and fabric.
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1960s African Vintage Shell Boxes

Materials

Fur, Shell, Fabric, Beads

MOORISH MICRO MOSAIC INLAID MOTHER OF PEARL TRiNKET JEWELLERY STORAGE BOX
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Moorish Micro Mosaic Inlaid Mother Of Pearl Trinket Jewelry Storage Box. ...
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20th Century British Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the tradition...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Shell Boxes

Materials

Copper

19th Century English Papier Mâché Tea Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely old papier mâché tea caddy with inlaid mother-of-pearl and hand-painted decoration, England, 19th century.
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19th Century English Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Paper

Contemporary American Modern Conch and Cowrie Seashell Jewelry Box
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American Modern rectangular jewelry box with an exterior finished in applied miniature conch and cowrie seashells, which opens to a teal velvet interior.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shell Boxes

Materials

Coral

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...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Gold

Decorative secretary box with hand painting and mother of pearl inlay, 19 th c.
Located in Houston, TX
This antique box is from London made from papier-mâché The top is hand painted and inlaid with mother of pearl. It is finely painted and has an interior with defined Spaces for writ...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Vintage Boho R and Y Agousti Inlay Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage inlay box by R & Y Augousti is a stunning example of masterful craftsmanship and artistic design. Featuring an intricate geometric pattern of meticulously arra...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Modernist 1981 Sculptural Secret Table Box Carved In Marble Sandalwood And Shell
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural marble secret box. Exceptional decorative box, created by an American artist back in the 1981. This modernist box has been made up with carvings of white marble and sanda...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Boxes

Materials

Marble

Vintage Chinese Box, China, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Chinese box in wood and Mother-of-Pearl, China mid-20th century. Measures: 5x12x8 cm. Good conditions.
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

19th Century English Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A 19th century English box that has inlaid mother of pearl and silver. Box has a removable tray with different compartments and a wonderful flame stitch paper inside. A very beautifu...
Category

1890s English Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Silver

Set of 3 Quilted Boxes in Black Shell with Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Coco box collection by Kifu Paris exemplifies luxury through its intricate design and meticulous craftsmanship. This set of three quilted boxes in black pen shell, framed with a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Boxes

Materials

Brass

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...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Nautical Mother of Pearl Seashell Decorative Box
Located in Miami, FL
Tiffany Style handcrafted Mid-Century Modern nautical décor mother of pearl shell box or keepsake. The big Seashell is the handle to open it. Beautiful...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Shell Boxes

Materials

Wood, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Fine Japanese Export Red Lacquer Box with Masonic Symbols, circa 1800
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine Japanese export red lacquer box with Masonic symbols Kyoto/Nagasaki, 1800-1820 Red lacquer decorated with scattered flowers and flying birds with long tails in gold, wit...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Gold

19th Century French Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Travel Vanity Trinket Case
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful, antique jewelry box set was crafted in France, circa 1870. The box has a mother of pearl crest on the top and front, and reveals several dividers inside while the com...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Contemporary Kifu Paris Double Panther Box with Brass, Shagreen, Shell Inlay
Located in Toronto, ON
A gorgeous Kifu Paris decorative box in black penshell over a sleek walnut base, combining luxury and craftsmanship. The lid of the box is a masterpiece, featuring a double panther m...
Category

2010s Philippine Shell Boxes

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Kifu Paris Zebra Box with Brass, Shagreen, Shell Inlay
Located in Toronto, ON
A gorgeous Kifu Paris decorative box in creme shagreen over a rich walnut base, blending both modern elegance and timeless craftsmanship. The lid of the box is adorned with an exquis...
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2010s Philippine Shell Boxes

Materials

Brass

Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Round Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant round decorative box featuring a brass frame with intricate mother-of-pearl inlay arranged in a diamond pattern across the lid and sides. The luminous iridescence of the shel...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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

Japanese Colonial Nagsaki Lacquer Box with Depiction of Amsterdam, 1830-1840
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An important Japanese lacquer box with a view of The 'Nieuwe Stadsherberg Van Amsterdam Nagasaki, Edo-period, 1830-1840 The black lacquered wood box, decorated in gold and inla...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Gilt Bronze and Mother-of-pearl Shell Shaped Box, Palais Royale, circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze and mother-of-pearl shell shaped box, Palais Royale, circa 1810.
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Dance Card in Mother of Pearl and Gilded Bronze, Palais-Royal Work
Located in Paris, FR
Charles X dance card in mother of pearl with gilt bronze mounts. It is engraved with plants, flowery interlacing, and bouquets of flowers. An enameled pansy adorns the cover, a typic...
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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Bronze

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