Antique Shell Purse
Antique Late Victorian Novelty Shell Purse Pendant Necklace Silver Metall
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This late Victorian novelty purse was created out of two salt water shells and joined to a long
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Shell Purse
Materials
Silver
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W 3.43 in D 1.74 in L 23.23 in
French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse
Located in London, GB
A French Tortoiseshell and gold inlaid purse with red silk inner lining. A very pretty and unusual
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1880s French Antique Shell Purse
Materials
Gold
Antique Dutch Silver Purse Mount by Keulemans Rotterdam, 1841
Located in Delft, NL
Antique Dutch silver purse mount by Keulemans Rotterdam, 1841
An antique purse mount with ring
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19th Century Dutch Antique Shell Purse
Materials
Silver
Shan Burmese Lacquered and Gilt Wood Buddha, Ava Period, 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
rendered beautifully, with elegant downcast eyes and a pursed smile upon his lips. His long earlobes touch
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Mid-18th Century Burmese Antique Shell Purse
Materials
Teak
Lao Cast Bronze Shakyamuni Buddha, 17th-18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
, arched brows over downcast eyes, a broad nose, and full lips pursed in a benevolent and knowing smile. A
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Early 1700s Laotian Antique Shell Purse
Materials
Bronze
Pre-Columbian Colima Shaman terracotta figure vessel Mexican sculpture
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
West Mexico, 1998, p. 103). This figure also wears the insignia of rank with the shell projection on
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Shell Purse
Materials
Terracotta
H 12 in W 12.25 in D 8 in
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Miracle Britain Silver Tone Link Bracelet with Faux Agate, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Miracle Britain silver tone link bracelet, featuring glass faux agate inlay, and azure blue and pale grey glass cabochons. Each circle has a centre dome decorated with a swirl design...
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1960s Antique Shell Purse
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W 0.82 in L 8.78 in
Antique English Blonde Tortoiseshell Hinged Card Holder
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Antique English blonde tortoiseshell card holder with locking hinge.
Please view all photographs for damage.
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19th Century Antique Shell Purse
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Sterling Silver Susan Cummings Multi Strand bracelet. New, never worn 1980s
By Susan Cummings
Located in Wallkill, NY
3 strands, one sterling and two are stone on this Early Cummings piece. Tiny charms hang off the circular toggle end, just precious. Two heavy sterling charms are attached to the str...
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1980s American Antique Shell Purse
Materials
Sterling Silver
Exceptional Hermès Bracelet Equestrian Theme Stirrups Charms in Silver Texas
By Hermès
Located in FR
Rare opportunity to get a stunning and gorgeous authentic Hermès Bracelet
Matching brooch for sale in my shop !
Several nods to the equestrian world in this superb bracelet
Compos...
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20th Century Unknown Antique Shell Purse
Materials
Silver
Eton Vintage African Coin Sterling Silver Chain Bracelet
Located in Milford, DE
Sterling silver chain bracelet from Eton, featuring dangling African coin charms from Tanzania, Bahrain, and Kenya.
Box clasp closure.
Marks/hallmarks: Sterling, Eton
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20th Century Retro Antique Shell Purse
Materials
Sterling Silver
Thai Sukhothai Cast Bronze Buddha Head, 15th/16th Century, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite Thai cast bronze Buddha head, Sukhothai kingdom, circa 15th century, Thailand.
The Buddha's pleasing face, with its narrow, oval shape and sharp features is exemplary o...
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Shell Purse
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Moorish Tortoiseshell and Bone Blue Velvet Lined Trinket Box
Located in High Wycombe, GB
19th Century Moorish Tortoiseshell and Bone Trinket Box, Lined with Blue Velvet.
Ideal for jewellery or keepsakes or just as a decorative desk item.
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Mid-19th Century Moroccan Anglo-Indian Antique Shell Purse
Materials
Bone, Tortoise Shell
H 1.97 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in
Hand Carved Brown Rectangular Wood Eagle Puzzle Box with Hidden Key Compartment
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large wooden hand-carved puzzle box with an eagle motif. This large box is created from wood and is rectangular in shape. This box is unique as it has a hidden compartment to hold ...
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20th Century American Native American Antique Shell Purse
Materials
Wood
H 5.25 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
Handmade Silver Nigeria Ball Design Link Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Unusual quality handmade silver bracelet featuring ball design links, and two decorative charms. It is stamped Silver Nigeria, and tests for silver.
Measuring length 18.5cm / 7.28 i...
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20th Century Nigerian Antique Shell Purse
19th Century Tramp Art Box with Chip-Carved Decoration, Date and Velvet Inside
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Tramp Art rectangular wooden box featuring elaborate chip-carved decoration. Each side of this box is adorned with hand-carved tiered frames of four-layered notches, c...
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Shell Purse
Materials
Wood
H 5.25 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique Silvered Jewelry Box, Tavern Scene, France, 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful silver-plated brass jewelry box, France, 1880s.
Fine flower tendrils and blossom decorations on all sides. The lid shows a scene from an taverne, the landlady pouring wine ...
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19th Century French Antique Shell Purse
Materials
Silver, Brass
1898 Dutch Coronation Plates - Set of 4 antique plates
By Petrus Regout
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Wonderfully graphic wall plates with stencilled and hand painted design in orange, black and gold commemorating the coronation of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands in 1898.
Great ...
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1890s Dutch Aesthetic Movement Antique Shell Purse
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Wood Carved Casket Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Italian wooden carved casket box in the baroque style. Features gothic faces and lions paw feet. Can be used as a jewelry or trinket box or as decor.
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Shell Purse
Materials
Wood
1970s Amber Silver Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the 1970s Amber Silver Bracelet, a stunning vintage piece that combines vibrant color with elegant craftsmanship. This beautiful bracelet features five striking orange am...
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1970s Antique Shell Purse
Materials
Amber, Silver
Large Antique French Boulle Napoleon III Marquetry Box
By Audige
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique 19th century French Boulle/Napoleon III marquetry box.
The wooden box is decorated with inlaid brass and tortoiseshell and red silk textile inside.
Including key.
Signed: Aud...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Purse
Materials
Brass
Antique Russian Silver Niello Snuff Box with Rectangular Hinged Lid
Located in London, GB
Scene of Russian town surrounded by floral detailing on lid, lozenge design to sides.
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Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Shell Purse
Materials
Silver
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Antique Austrian Leather Purse Tortoise Shell & Enamel Sterling Evening Purse
Located in San Marcos, CA
Elegant as they come, this shell faced evening purse is accented by a fine sterling silver frame
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20th Century Austrian Edwardian Antique Shell Purse
Materials
Sterling Silver
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D 1 in Dm 4 in
American Indian Genuine Turtle Shell Shoulder Bag circa 1940s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Indian genuine turtle shell shoulder bag circa 1920-1940
This unique hand made artisan
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Early 20th Century American Antique Shell Purse
Antique 1863 Genuine Tortoise Shell Coin Purse and Notebook Ensemble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This authentic tortoise shell calendar with antique pencil and matching coin purse is circa 1863
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Shell Purse
Antique Italian Neoclassical Gold Leaf Venetian Mirror, circa 1790
Located in Houston, TX
shell shape. The upper left and right sides are adorned with carved flourishes that again support flower
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Shell Purse
Materials
Gold Leaf
Gupta Period Stone Head of the Buddha
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
to a slender and tapered nose and a small, pursed mouth. The flow of the facial features is perfectly
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Shell Purse
Materials
Stone
Pair of English Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Regency mahogany hall chairs, each with c-scroll seat back headed by a shell, centering a
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19th Century English Antique Shell Purse
Materials
Mahogany
Very Fine Quality Aide Memoire with Vacant Silver Cartouche, French, circa 1880
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very fine quality aide memoire with vacant silver cartouche on front of faux shell, French, circa
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Late 19th Century Antique Shell Purse
H 4.25 in W 2.75 in D 1 in
Rare French Illuminated Book of Hours "Livre d'Heures" by M. Guilbert
Located in Fayetteville, AR
moiré endpapers and comes with an outer shell and case. Books of Hours are private devotional books that
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19th Century French Antique Shell Purse
Materials
Leather, Silk, Paper
Judith Lieber Gold with White & Blue Enamel Flower / Bouquet Brooch
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
for her crystal minaudières, evening purses made of a metal shell often encrusted with Swarovski
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Early 1900s American Antique Shell Purse
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Antique English Dome Top Burl Wood Box with Ornate Brass Hardware and Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
made of cotton, linen, and silk, plus buttons formed from shells, acorns, wood, and metal. Sewing
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Shell Purse
Materials
Brass
H 5.5 in W 10.75 in D 8 in
Tortoiseshell Ladies Purse Inlaid with Silver
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This exquisite and beautifully made small ladies purse is formed of moulded tortoiseshell
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1860s English Early Victorian Antique Shell Purse
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Tortoise and Alligator Clutch
Located in New Hope, PA
An unusual combination of richly mottled tortoise shell, brown enamel and alligator is used for
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Shell Purse
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Antique Shell Purse For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique shell purse for your home. An antique shell purse — often made from metal, bone and tortoise shell — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique shell purse — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique shell purse bearing Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Antique Shell Purse?
The average selling price for an antique shell purse at 1stDibs is $977, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced.
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