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Quality antique Ww1 trench art brass empty shell case
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique WW1 trench art brass empty shell case having a quality WW1 trench art empty shell
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Early 20th Century Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Brass

Quality Antique Ww1 trench art brass empty shell case
Quality antique Ww1 trench art brass empty shell case

Quality antique Ww1 trench art brass empty shell case

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H 8.86 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Antiqued Rare WWII Brass Shell Case with Tapering Form Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antiqued Rare WWII Brass Shell Case with Tapering Form Side Table, Antiqued Gold Mirrored Top Spins
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1740s Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Metal, Gold, Brass

Antique Antiqued Rare WWII Brass Shell Case with Tapering Form Side Table
Antiqued Rare WWII Brass Shell Case with Tapering Form Side Table

Antiqued Rare WWII Brass Shell Case with Tapering Form Side Table

H 31 in Dm 18.25 in
Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863
Located in Norton, MA
Antique a Victorian silver and simulated tortoise shell case, the lid with an applied monogram
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19th Century English Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Silver

Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863
Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863

Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863

H 0.625 in W 4 in D 2.25 in
Exceptional Engraved WWI Brass Shell Case with Egyptian Scene
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and well engraved WWI brass shell case with and Egyptian style scene set below
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1910s Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Brass

Antique Exceptional Engraved WWI Brass Shell Case with Egyptian Scene
Exceptional Engraved WWI Brass Shell Case with Egyptian Scene

Exceptional Engraved WWI Brass Shell Case with Egyptian Scene

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H 10.92 in Dm 3.55 in
Victorian Black Leather Shell Case
Located in Essex, MA
Cylindrical with two handles and a painted coat of arms.
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1850s English Victorian Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Black Leather Shell Case
Victorian Black Leather Shell Case

Victorian Black Leather Shell Case

H 28.75 in W 16 in D 10.5 in
Victorian Brown Leather Shell Case
Located in Essex, MA
Cylindrical with handle and crest.
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1870s English Victorian Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Leather

Antique Victorian Brown Leather Shell Case
Victorian Brown Leather Shell Case

Victorian Brown Leather Shell Case

H 27.25 in Dm 12 in
A Late 19th Century Army Shell Case Possible Umbrella Or Stick Stand
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Former English army shell case from the end of the 19th century beginning of the 20th century Large
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Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Leather

Antique A Late 19th Century Army Shell Case Possible Umbrella Or Stick Stand
A Late 19th Century Army Shell Case Possible Umbrella Or Stick Stand

A Late 19th Century Army Shell Case Possible Umbrella Or Stick Stand

H 28.75 in Dm 9.85 in
Set of 15 Bezalel Academy Judaica Silver and Brass Decorated WWI Shell Cases
Located in London, GB
A set of 15 Bezalel Academy Judaica silver and brass decorated WWI shell cases Jerusalem, c.1930
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Early 20th Century Israeli Modern Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique Set of 15 Bezalel Academy Judaica Silver and Brass Decorated WWI Shell Cases
Set of 15 Bezalel Academy Judaica Silver and Brass Decorated WWI Shell Cases

Set of 15 Bezalel Academy Judaica Silver and Brass Decorated WWI Shell Cases

H 11.03 in Dm 3.55 in
French late 17th century Louis XIV 'Religieuse Clock' by D. Champion of Paris
By D. Champion Paris
Located in HAARLEM, NL
Description The tortoise shell case with lovely gilt mounts, the movement with verge escapment and
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17th Century French Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Bronze

Antique French late 17th century Louis XIV 'Religieuse Clock' by D. Champion of Paris
French late 17th century Louis XIV 'Religieuse Clock' by D. Champion of Paris

French late 17th century Louis XIV 'Religieuse Clock' by D. Champion of Paris

H 22.05 in W 12.8 in D 6.3 in
HERMES Hunting case C.1930s
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful and rarely EVER SEEN HERMES saddle leather shotgun shell case, with all it's original
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Early 20th Century French Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

HERMES Hunting case C.1930s
HERMES Hunting case C.1930s

HERMES Hunting case C.1930s

H 5 in W 8 in D 12 in
Polte Magdeburg 1911 WWI Brass Artillery Shell Casing Stool
Located in Hanover, MA
Massive World War I brass artillery shell case marked "Polte Magdeburg Juni 1911" fitted with
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1910s German Folk Art Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Brass

Polte Magdeburg 1911 WWI Brass Artillery Shell Casing Stool
Polte Magdeburg 1911 WWI Brass Artillery Shell Casing Stool

Polte Magdeburg 1911 WWI Brass Artillery Shell Casing Stool

H 21 in Dm 14 in
Cabinet 19th Century Styl Boulle Blue Turtle Shell
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Warsaw, PL
French antique Boulle cabinet. Wood is decorated with inlaid brass and turtle, bronze details outside. Inside the cabinet there are two shelves. Cabinet top is marble. Perfect co...
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Bronze

Cabinet 19th Century Styl Boulle Blue Turtle Shell
Cabinet 19th Century Styl Boulle Blue Turtle Shell

Cabinet 19th Century Styl Boulle Blue Turtle Shell

H 41.34 in W 37.41 in D 18.12 in
18th century Spanish Tortoise Shell Vargueno from McNair Family Collection
Located in Charleston, SC
, this collectors cabinet is made of rosewood, tortoise shell, and bone and was photographed in the
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Early 18th Century Spanish Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Rosewood

18th century Spanish Tortoise Shell Vargueno from McNair Family Collection
18th century Spanish Tortoise Shell Vargueno from McNair Family Collection

18th century Spanish Tortoise Shell Vargueno from McNair Family Collection

H 30.5 in W 47.5 in D 14.5 in
Early 18th Century Inlaid Italian Walnut and Tortoise Shell Vargueno
Located in Charleston, SC
Early 18th century inlaid Italian walnut and tortoiseshell vargueno. 6 drawers with fine inlay, iron hardware.
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Iron

Early 18th Century Inlaid Italian Walnut and Tortoise Shell Vargueno
Early 18th Century Inlaid Italian Walnut and Tortoise Shell Vargueno

Early 18th Century Inlaid Italian Walnut and Tortoise Shell Vargueno

H 20.75 in W 35.25 in D 10.75 in
19th Century Italian Grotto Shell Commode
Located in New York, NY
19th century Italian grotto shell commode with faux grey marble painted serpentine top over a
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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Shell

19th Century Italian Grotto Shell Commode
19th Century Italian Grotto Shell Commode

19th Century Italian Grotto Shell Commode

H 32.5 in W 33 in D 20 in
19TH Century English " Tortoise Shell " Bamboo Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
" tortoise shell " finish.
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19th Century English Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Metal

19TH Century English " Tortoise Shell " Bamboo Dresser
19TH Century English " Tortoise Shell " Bamboo Dresser

19TH Century English " Tortoise Shell " Bamboo Dresser

H 62 in W 39 in D 17.5 in
Antique Victorian Burled Walnut Shell Carved Wall Hanging Curio Display Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Burled Walnut Shell Carved Wall Hanging Curio Display Cabinet. Item features one
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Burled Walnut Shell Carved Wall Hanging Curio Display Cabinet
Antique Victorian Burled Walnut Shell Carved Wall Hanging Curio Display Cabinet

Antique Victorian Burled Walnut Shell Carved Wall Hanging Curio Display Cabinet

H 46 in W 21 in D 11 in
French Cherry Armoire with Scallop Shell
Located in Pembroke, MA
French carved wild cherry armoire with scallop shell, laurel leaves and rosettes. Original hardware
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Iron

French Cherry Armoire with Scallop Shell
French Cherry Armoire with Scallop Shell

French Cherry Armoire with Scallop Shell

H 86.5 in W 57 in D 21.5 in
19th Century English "Tortoise Shell" Bamboo Secretary Bookcase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The desk is designed with a slant front above a single drawer. The bookcase top is fashioned with 2 glass paneled doors. The desk has a bottom shelf as well. Wonderful eye-catchin...
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19th Century English Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Metal

19th Century English "Tortoise Shell" Bamboo Secretary Bookcase
19th Century English "Tortoise Shell" Bamboo Secretary Bookcase

19th Century English "Tortoise Shell" Bamboo Secretary Bookcase

H 65.5 in W 22 in D 16 in
Mexican Cabinet with Nacar Shell Inlays, the Base and the Columns are Bronze
Located in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas
Mexican cabinet, 17th century This piece of furniture has integrated tortoiseshell and pearl shell
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1740s Mexican American Colonial Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Wood

Mexican Cabinet with Nacar Shell Inlays, the Base and the Columns are Bronze
Mexican Cabinet with Nacar Shell Inlays, the Base and the Columns are Bronze

Mexican Cabinet with Nacar Shell Inlays, the Base and the Columns are Bronze

H 71.26 in W 61.03 in D 15.75 in
18th Century Massachusetts Mahogany Chippendale Desk with Shell Drop & Ogee Feet
Located in Milford, NH
A fine mahogany Chippendale slant front desk with serpentine case, dovetailed construction
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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Brass

18th Century Massachusetts Mahogany Chippendale Desk with Shell Drop & Ogee Feet
18th Century Massachusetts Mahogany Chippendale Desk with Shell Drop & Ogee Feet

18th Century Massachusetts Mahogany Chippendale Desk with Shell Drop & Ogee Feet

H 43.5 in W 45 in D 24 in
18th Century French Louis XV/Provincial French Buffet with Black Shell Marble
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th century French Provincial French Buffe*t with Black Shell Marble *Buffet de Chasse (Hunt
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Marble, Iron

18th Century French Louis XV/Provincial French Buffet with Black Shell Marble
18th Century French Louis XV/Provincial French Buffet with Black Shell Marble

18th Century French Louis XV/Provincial French Buffet with Black Shell Marble

H 42.5 in W 61.5 in D 27.5 in
17th Century Spanish Wood & Tortoise Shell Bargueño w/ Taquillon Office Desk
Located in Marbella, ES
17th century Spanish wood and tortoise shell bargueño offices desk with drawers and taquillón, the
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17th Century Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Wood

17th Century Spanish Wood & Tortoise Shell Bargueño w/ Taquillon Office Desk
17th Century Spanish Wood & Tortoise Shell Bargueño w/ Taquillon Office Desk

17th Century Spanish Wood & Tortoise Shell Bargueño w/ Taquillon Office Desk

H 55.12 in W 49.22 in D 21.26 in
English Regency Mahogany Glass Front and Satinwood Inlaid Book Case, Circa 1815
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Regency mahogany book case with an arched cornice, corner urn finials resting on oval
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1810s English Regency Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Brass

English Regency Mahogany Glass Front and Satinwood Inlaid Book Case, Circa 1815
English Regency Mahogany Glass Front and Satinwood Inlaid Book Case, Circa 1815

English Regency Mahogany Glass Front and Satinwood Inlaid Book Case, Circa 1815

H 93.5 in W 43 in D 14.75 in
American Mahogany Gallery Sideboard with Conch Shell and Patera Inlays. C. 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
shell inlaid cabinet drawers, original lions head pull brasses, two flanking conch shell inlaid hinged
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1840s American Hepplewhite Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Brass

American Mahogany Gallery Sideboard with Conch Shell and Patera Inlays. C. 1840
American Mahogany Gallery Sideboard with Conch Shell and Patera Inlays. C. 1840

American Mahogany Gallery Sideboard with Conch Shell and Patera Inlays. C. 1840

H 40.75 in W 68.75 in D 25 in
19th Century English " Tortoise Shell " Bamboo Corner Cabinet / Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Finely appointed with beautiful details. The cabinet features lacquered panels and Chippendale style enhancements.
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19th Century English Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer

19th Century English " Tortoise Shell " Bamboo Corner Cabinet / Etagere
19th Century English " Tortoise Shell " Bamboo Corner Cabinet / Etagere

19th Century English " Tortoise Shell " Bamboo Corner Cabinet / Etagere

H 49 in W 17.5 in D 12 in
Fine Antique Highboy Chest With Shell Carving
Located in Bridgeport, CT
carved accents, central Acorn form finial, central top drawer with a well carved Shell and flat brass
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19th Century American Georgian Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique Highboy Chest With Shell Carving
Fine Antique Highboy Chest With Shell Carving

Fine Antique Highboy Chest With Shell Carving

H 87.5 in W 40.5 in D 22.5 in
Antique Showcase Corner Cabinet, Dutch, Satinwood, Display Case, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique showcase corner cabinet. A Dutch, satinwood bow-front display case, dating to
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Showcase Corner Cabinet, Dutch, Satinwood, Display Case, Victorian, 1880
Antique Showcase Corner Cabinet, Dutch, Satinwood, Display Case, Victorian, 1880

Antique Showcase Corner Cabinet, Dutch, Satinwood, Display Case, Victorian, 1880

H 83.08 in W 39.77 in D 22.05 in
French 19th Century Enamel Gold Shell Very Ornate Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual 18K gold, enamel and shell jewelry box of French origin, circa 19th century. It is
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Late 19th Century Antique Shell Cases

Materials

18k Gold

French 19th Century Enamel Gold Shell Very Ornate Jewelry Box
French 19th Century Enamel Gold Shell Very Ornate Jewelry Box

French 19th Century Enamel Gold Shell Very Ornate Jewelry Box

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H 1.75 in W 3 in L 3.75 in
Antique Walnut Secretaire Ladies Desk by Pioneer of Liverpool w. Inlaid Shell
By Pioneer Complete Furnishing Stores
Located in Lisse, NL
bonus. This light-color secretaire with its stunning, inlaid nautilus shell motif and marquetry banding
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Brass

Antique Walnut Secretaire Ladies Desk by Pioneer of Liverpool w. Inlaid Shell
Antique Walnut Secretaire Ladies Desk by Pioneer of Liverpool w. Inlaid Shell

Antique Walnut Secretaire Ladies Desk by Pioneer of Liverpool w. Inlaid Shell

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H 38.4 in W 24 in D 16.5 in
French 1750s Louis XV Period Walnut Buffet with Star Inlay and Carved Shells
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period walnut buffet from the mid-18th century, with star inlay and carved shells
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Walnut

French 1750s Louis XV Period Walnut Buffet with Star Inlay and Carved Shells
French 1750s Louis XV Period Walnut Buffet with Star Inlay and Carved Shells

French 1750s Louis XV Period Walnut Buffet with Star Inlay and Carved Shells

H 45.5 in W 64.5 in D 25 in
Austrian 18th Century Egg Shaped Box In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Abalone Shell
Located in Miami, FL
barrel hinge and a push thumb. Embellished with earth mined natural diamonds and carved abalone shells
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18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Shell Cases

Materials

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

Austrian 18th Century Egg Shaped Box In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Abalone Shell
Austrian 18th Century Egg Shaped Box In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Abalone Shell

Austrian 18th Century Egg Shaped Box In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Abalone Shell

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W 1.42 in D 1.42 in L 1.93 in
Antique English Mahogany Chest, Ebony Stringing, with Shell Inlay
Located in Port Chester, NY
Antique mahogany chest of drawers from England with a lovely marquetry shell inlay, with a rich
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

Antique English Mahogany Chest, Ebony Stringing, with Shell Inlay
Antique English Mahogany Chest, Ebony Stringing, with Shell Inlay

Antique English Mahogany Chest, Ebony Stringing, with Shell Inlay

H 47 in W 45 in D 20 in
Neoclassical, Rare Commodes, Tortoise Shell Veneer, Bronze, Baltic States, 1880s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th Century Baltic Chests or Commodes Tortoise Shell Finish A pair of simply stunning custom
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1880s Baltic Baltic Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical, Rare Commodes, Tortoise Shell Veneer, Bronze, Baltic States, 1880s
Neoclassical, Rare Commodes, Tortoise Shell Veneer, Bronze, Baltic States, 1880s

Neoclassical, Rare Commodes, Tortoise Shell Veneer, Bronze, Baltic States, 1880s

H 34.75 in W 40 in D 19 in
French Provincial Walnut Decorative Floral & Shell Carved Chest. Circa 1760
Located in Hollywood, SC
French Provincial two drawer Walnut chest with carved molded edge, outset corners, floral and shell
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1760s French Louis XV Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French Provincial Walnut Decorative Floral & Shell Carved Chest. Circa 1760
French Provincial Walnut Decorative Floral & Shell Carved Chest. Circa 1760

French Provincial Walnut Decorative Floral & Shell Carved Chest. Circa 1760

H 33.5 in W 46.75 in D 23.25 in
Late 19th Century Tortoise Shell Needle Case with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century tortoise shell needle case with a mother of pearl inlay. A knife box shape with a
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Late 19th Century English Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Late 19th Century Tortoise Shell Needle Case with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Late 19th Century Tortoise Shell Needle Case with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Late 19th Century Tortoise Shell Needle Case with Mother of Pearl Inlay

H 2.125 in W 1.5 in D 1 in
17th Century Italian Tortoiseshell Table Cabinet
Located in Bradenton, FL
17th century Ebonized case with parcel gilt decoration, iron handles and hinges. Fitted interior
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17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Tortoise Shell

17th Century Italian Tortoiseshell Table Cabinet
17th Century Italian Tortoiseshell Table Cabinet

17th Century Italian Tortoiseshell Table Cabinet

H 18.25 in W 25.5 in D 14.5 in
Tortoise Shell Travel Clock, Fusee Movement, with Oak Travel Case, circa 1780
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
fitted oak carry case with slide out front panel allowing the time to be read whilst still cased for
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoise Shell Travel Clock, Fusee Movement, with Oak Travel Case, circa 1780
Tortoise Shell Travel Clock, Fusee Movement, with Oak Travel Case, circa 1780

Tortoise Shell Travel Clock, Fusee Movement, with Oak Travel Case, circa 1780

H 8.65 in W 5 in D 4.5 in
Fine Flemish Baroque Late 17th Century Tortoiseshell Cabinet on Stand
Located in London, GB
A rare and of fine quality, late XVII Century Flemish European ormolu mounted ebony and red tortoiseshell cabinet on stand, of architectural form, crowned with an architectural, gall...
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17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Pine

Fine Flemish Baroque Late 17th Century Tortoiseshell Cabinet on Stand
Fine Flemish Baroque Late 17th Century Tortoiseshell Cabinet on Stand

Fine Flemish Baroque Late 17th Century Tortoiseshell Cabinet on Stand

H 76.38 in W 48.43 in D 18.12 in
Italian Early 19th Century Ebony, Tortoiseshell and Bone Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
doors each displaying an impressive tortoise shell background and a bone pull and fine fillet framed
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19th Century Italian Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony

Italian Early 19th Century Ebony, Tortoiseshell and Bone Specimen Cabinet
Italian Early 19th Century Ebony, Tortoiseshell and Bone Specimen Cabinet

Italian Early 19th Century Ebony, Tortoiseshell and Bone Specimen Cabinet

H 58.5 in W 38 in D 17 in
Important Antwerp Cabinet In Tortoiseshell, Ebony And Bronze, 17th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Important Antwerp Cabinet In tortoiseshell, ebony And Bronze, theater in ebony and bone marquetry
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17th Century Belgian Louis XIII Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Bronze

Important Antwerp Cabinet In Tortoiseshell, Ebony And Bronze, 17th Century
Important Antwerp Cabinet In Tortoiseshell, Ebony And Bronze, 17th Century

Important Antwerp Cabinet In Tortoiseshell, Ebony And Bronze, 17th Century

H 66.54 in W 51.19 in D 21.26 in
Rare Pair of 17th Century Spanish Baroque Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonised and Torto
Located in Benington, Herts
An Exceptional and rare pair of 17th Century Spanish Baroque gilt bronze and metal mounted ebonised and tortoiseshell cabinets of grand scale with Provenance. Spain circa 1680...
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ebony

Rare Pair of 17th Century Spanish Baroque Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonised and Torto
Rare Pair of 17th Century Spanish Baroque Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonised and Torto

Rare Pair of 17th Century Spanish Baroque Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonised and Torto

H 72 in W 128 in D 45 in
Stunning Late 17th Century Spanish Tortoiseshell Cabinet
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A superb late 17th century Spanish tortoiseshell and ormolu mounted cabinet on stand. The central architectural door opens to reveal a mirrored theatre. The stand a 19th century one ...
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Late 17th Century Spanish Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Ormolu

Stunning Late 17th Century Spanish Tortoiseshell Cabinet
Stunning Late 17th Century Spanish Tortoiseshell Cabinet

Stunning Late 17th Century Spanish Tortoiseshell Cabinet

H 72.84 in W 47.25 in D 15.36 in
Edwardian Hardwood Vesta Case with Shell Inlay, Circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
. The case is all hand-made of hardwood, possibly Walnut, with the top inlaid with an oval shell paterae
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Hardwood

Edwardian Hardwood Vesta Case with Shell Inlay, Circa 1900
Edwardian Hardwood Vesta Case with Shell Inlay, Circa 1900

Edwardian Hardwood Vesta Case with Shell Inlay, Circa 1900

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H 1 in W 2.63 in D 1.75 in
Table Cabinet, Mid-17th Century, Flemish Baroque, Ebonized and Tortoishell
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
ebonized case enclosing eight small drawers (arranged as two singles, double drawer, two singles, double
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Mid-17th Century European Baroque Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Table Cabinet, Mid-17th Century, Flemish Baroque, Ebonized and Tortoishell
Table Cabinet, Mid-17th Century, Flemish Baroque, Ebonized and Tortoishell

Table Cabinet, Mid-17th Century, Flemish Baroque, Ebonized and Tortoishell

H 24.02 in W 38.39 in D 8.27 in
Spanish Tortoiseshell Cabinet on Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
A Spanish tortoiseshell and bone inlaid, ebonized walnut marquetry cabinet on stand. The upper section with a pediment with a double headed eagle surmounted by a crown and family cr...
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Early 1800s Spanish Baroque Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Spanish Tortoiseshell Cabinet on Stand
Spanish Tortoiseshell Cabinet on Stand

Spanish Tortoiseshell Cabinet on Stand

H 82 in W 48 in D 14.3 in
Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Period Ten-Drawer, One Door Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Italian early 18th century Baroque period ebonized fruit wood, tortoiseshell and bone ten drawer, one door specimen cabinet. The cabinet is raised by claw and ball feet be...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Fruitwood

Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Period Ten-Drawer, One Door Specimen Cabinet
Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Period Ten-Drawer, One Door Specimen Cabinet

Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Period Ten-Drawer, One Door Specimen Cabinet

H 30 in W 45.25 in D 15 in
19th Century English Victorian Ebonised Boulle Marquetry Credenza
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian ebonised boulle marquetry credenza, having gilt mounts, with a central panel door enclosing a shelf flanked by curved glazed ends, each enclosing...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Victorian Ebonised Boulle Marquetry Credenza
19th Century English Victorian Ebonised Boulle Marquetry Credenza

19th Century English Victorian Ebonised Boulle Marquetry Credenza

H 44.1 in W 63 in D 15.36 in
Cabinet with Table, Tortoiseshell, Bronze, Etc, Italy, 17th Century and Later
Located in Madrid, ES
Bargueño. Tortoise, bronze, wood, iron. Italy, 17th century; rear table. Uncovered sample desk made of wood and finished in tortoiseshell that has a division into three areas at the...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Bronze, Other

Cabinet with Table, Tortoiseshell, Bronze, Etc, Italy, 17th Century and Later
Cabinet with Table, Tortoiseshell, Bronze, Etc, Italy, 17th Century and Later

Cabinet with Table, Tortoiseshell, Bronze, Etc, Italy, 17th Century and Later

H 72.84 in W 60.24 in D 20.48 in
Pair of 19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinets
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of French late 19th century French Louis XVI style Boulle side cabinets, each with their original white marble tops, red colored tortoiseshell with Fine engr...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Pair of 19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinets
Pair of 19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinets

Pair of 19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinets

H 40.56 in W 38.19 in D 15.75 in
Napoleon III Cabinet Buffet Boulle Style, France, 1860
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Chorzów, PL
Cabinet manufactured in the 19th century, in France, modeled on the 17th century, baroque furniture of the French ebéniste, A. Ch. Boulle. This piece of furniture is single-door cab...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Napoleon III Cabinet Buffet Boulle Style, France, 1860
Napoleon III Cabinet Buffet Boulle Style, France, 1860

Napoleon III Cabinet Buffet Boulle Style, France, 1860

H 43.71 in W 33.86 in D 16.54 in
Flemish Cabinet Antwerp 17th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Flemish Cabinet Antwerp 17th Century It has ten drawers underlined with guilloché moldings and adorned with small turned knobs. It is decorated, in its center, with a theate...
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Late 17th Century Belgian Renaissance Antique Shell Cases

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood

Flemish Cabinet Antwerp 17th Century
Flemish Cabinet Antwerp 17th Century

Flemish Cabinet Antwerp 17th Century

H 40.95 in W 61.82 in D 14.57 in
Rare 17th Century Neapolitan Ebony Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Cabinet
Located in Benington, Herts
Rare 17th Century Neapolitan Ebony Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Cabinet From the Perego Collection in Monza, an important 17th Century Italian architectural ebony and tortoises...
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17th Century Italian Antique Shell Cases

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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony

Rare 17th Century Neapolitan Ebony Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Cabinet
Rare 17th Century Neapolitan Ebony Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Cabinet

Rare 17th Century Neapolitan Ebony Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Cabinet

H 59.75 in W 50 in D 16 in
Pair 19th Century Boulle pier cabinets
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair of French 19th Century Boulle inlaid side cabinets, each with their original black Belgium marble tops, gilded classical ormolu mouldings and mounts, canted corners with classic...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shell Cases

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Belgian Black Marble

Pair 19th Century Boulle pier cabinets
Pair 19th Century Boulle pier cabinets

Pair 19th Century Boulle pier cabinets

H 44.1 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Cabinet 19th Century, Napoleon III Period, Style Boulle
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Warsaw, PL
, etc. The main elementsof this cabinet is ebony and turtle shell, with decorative details and gilded
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Shell Cases

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Bronze

Cabinet 19th Century, Napoleon III Period, Style Boulle
Cabinet 19th Century, Napoleon III Period, Style Boulle

Cabinet 19th Century, Napoleon III Period, Style Boulle

H 44.49 in W 33.86 in D 16.15 in
Incredible 19th Century Continental Tortoiseshell and Silver Collectors Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
Incredible two piece 19th century Continental tortoiseshell and silver collectors cabinet on stand or vargueno. Likely Portuguese. Amazing quality with tortoiseshell drawers, tor...
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19th Century European Antique Shell Cases

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Silver, Bronze

Incredible 19th Century Continental Tortoiseshell and Silver Collectors Cabinet
Incredible 19th Century Continental Tortoiseshell and Silver Collectors Cabinet

Incredible 19th Century Continental Tortoiseshell and Silver Collectors Cabinet

H 61 in W 46.75 in D 17.75 in
Flemish Early 19th Century Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, & Ormolu Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and large scale Flemish early 19th century Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, ivory, Tortoiseshell and ormolu specimen cabinet. The fifteen drawer one door cabinet is raised by...
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19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Shell Cases

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Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood

Flemish Early 19th Century Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, & Ormolu Specimen Cabinet
Flemish Early 19th Century Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, & Ormolu Specimen Cabinet

Flemish Early 19th Century Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, & Ormolu Specimen Cabinet

H 104.5 in W 69.75 in D 24 in
A Superb Pair of French Brass Mounted Tortoiseshell Veneered Collectors Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A Superb Pair of French Brass Mounted Tortoiseshell Veneered Collectors Cabinets in the Louis XVI Style Wood, Glass, Brass, Tortoiseshell, Horn, Velvet France, Napoleon III Circa 1...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shell Cases

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Brass

A Superb Pair of French Brass Mounted Tortoiseshell Veneered Collectors Cabinets
A Superb Pair of French Brass Mounted Tortoiseshell Veneered Collectors Cabinets

A Superb Pair of French Brass Mounted Tortoiseshell Veneered Collectors Cabinets

H 63.5 in W 42.5 in D 58.75 in
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
Perfect condition, renovated according to the museum's procedures. Distinguished by beautiful ornaments, Boulle-style furniture is nowadays valuable items on the antiques market. Th...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Cases

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Bronze

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

H 43.71 in W 31.89 in D 16.93 in
Cabinet 19th Century, Napoleon III Period, Style Boulle
Located in Warsaw, PL
This Napoleon III Style cabinet is made of black polished wood, mounted with gilt bronze, inlaid with brass and resting on top is a plate of Belgian black marble. The Napoleon III st...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Cases

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Bronze

Cabinet 19th Century, Napoleon III Period, Style Boulle
Cabinet 19th Century, Napoleon III Period, Style Boulle

Cabinet 19th Century, Napoleon III Period, Style Boulle

H 46.86 in W 38.59 in D 18.9 in
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Antique Shell Cases For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique shell cases is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique shell cases was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bone, tortoise shell and wood. Antique shell cases have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique shell cases bearing Baroque or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique shell cases have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by André-Charles Boulle, Europa Antiques and Befort Jeune are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Shell Cases?

Antique shell cases can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $9,108, while the lowest priced sells for $256 and the highest can go for as much as $398,500.

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