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Early 21st Century Coastal Hand Made Shell Box
Located in west palm beach, FL
A chic and fantastic vintage shell box. An arched top for maximum storage. Beautiful hand placed
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21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Red Semi Sheer Mesh Short Sleeve Shell Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Details / Inclusions: Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 1996 red mesh top. Jewel banded neckline. Box-style
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1990s Italian Camisoles and Shell Tops

Maitland Smith Abalone Shell Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
green color over wood box. Black felt underside. Made in Philippines sticker on the underside.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Maitland Smith Abalone Shell Box
Maitland Smith Abalone Shell Box
H 1.75 in W 5.25 in D 3.25 in
Box, Black Sea Shell and Brass Box, Decorative Box, Contemporary, Organic Shape
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Decorative box made of black sea shell and brass, designed into an organic shape. The inside is
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Shell Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A beautifully made 1970s bone and Indian silver box in the shape of a shell. A very pretty box. The
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Vintage 1970s Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Mid Century Shell Box
Mid Century Shell Box
H 7 in W 4 in D 4 in
Pen shell Pyramid Box attributed to Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
A pyramid shaped box having 4 graduating drawers with brass ball knobs . Made of polished pen shell
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Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Inlaid Black Shell and Bone Box by A&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in San Diego, CA
. The box is made of wood with a intricate diamond pattern shell overlay and is in excellent condition
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Late 20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Wood

19C Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Bone and Shell Domed Stationery Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY 19C Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Bone and Shell Domed Stationery Box – ‘Alice’s Box
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Sandalwood

Sleek R&Y Augousti Inlaid Brass and Shell Box, Paris C.1990
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sleek R&Y Augousti Inlaid Brass and Shell Box, Paris C.1990 Unmarked, Attributed to the R&Y
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Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Modernist 1981 Sculptural Secret Table Box Carved In Marble Sandalwood And Shell
Located in Miami, FL
the 1981. This modernist box has been made up with carvings of white marble and sandal wood with a
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Midcentury Abalone Shell and Brass Decorative Trinket Box
By Los Castillos
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful midcentury abalone shell and brass decorative trinket box with hard wood lining made in
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

MCM Abalone Shell and Brass Humidor / Box in the Style of Los Castillo
By Los Castillos
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful midcentury abalone shell and brass decorative trinket box /humidor with cedar wood lining
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rectangular Trinket Box Made of Marquetry and Brass by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This trinket box is handcrafted with shell marquetry and brass trims. The box is hinged and the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rectangular Trinket Box Made of Black Marquetry and Brass by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This trinket box is handcrafted with shell marquetry and brass trims. The box is hinged and the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Ottaviani Italian Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Lidded Box with Shell Decor
By Ottaviani
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern rectangular shape wood box with Sterling silver lid with a shell decor
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique paper mâché and lacquered box is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

1900's Tortoiseshell Box in the shape of a Book
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Tortoiseshell box in the shape of a small book, with silver hinges and locks. A small silver round
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Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
Antique Victorian Writing Box attributed to Hausburg. The Writing Box of rectangular shape made from
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Mint C. and Large Antique Display Shell Box w. Beveled Glass Top & Silver Spoons
Located in Lisse, NL
Fine quality and condition, 1860s box with perfect working silver lock and key. This handcrafted
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

1850's Tortoiseshell Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Small Silver and Tortoiseshell jewellery box, with the top of the lid and the bottom of the box
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate

1850's Tortoiseshell Box
1850's Tortoiseshell Box
H 1.19 in W 2.37 in D 1.58 in
1905 Tortoiseshell Card Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Small 1905 Tortoiseshell card box, with gilded gold lining and floral decoration. The dates 1860
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate

1905 Tortoiseshell Card Box
1905 Tortoiseshell Card Box
H 3.94 in W 2.37 in D 3.15 in
1924 Boulle Card box
By J. C. Vickery, Ecole Boulle
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Card Box in the style of École Boulle by JC Vickery with tortoiseshell and brass inlay, engraved on
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Early 20th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1924 Boulle Card box
1924 Boulle Card box
H 6.7 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in
Georgian Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Georgian 19th Century Jewellery Box From our Jewellery Box collection, we are delighted to offer
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet

Georgian Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box
Georgian Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box
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H 4.72 in W 9.84 in D 7.48 in
1900's Boulle Cigar box
By J. C. Vickery, Ecole Boulle
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Cigar Box in the style of École Boulle by JC Vickery with tortoiseshell and brass inlay, on the lid
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Early 20th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1900's Boulle Cigar box
1900's Boulle Cigar box
H 2.76 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
19C Anglo Indian Vizigapatam Stamp Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely gorgeous and very rare 19C Anglo Indian Vizigapatam stamp box. Made in
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell

19C Anglo Indian Vizigapatam Stamp Box
19C Anglo Indian Vizigapatam Stamp Box
H 0.8 in W 3.2 in D 1.35 in
1893 Silver And Tortoiseshell Heart Shaped Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Silver and Tortoiseshell jewellery box in the shape of a heart with floral decoration on the lid
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Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver

Vintage Rare French Art Deco Trinket Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage art deco trinket box. This beautiful and unique piece is brass constructed with a
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Georgian Rare Pair of Inlaid Rosewood Sewing Boxes
Located in Northampton, GB
Rosewood and Mother of Pearl From our Sewing Box collection, we are thrilled to offer this pair of
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Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Georgian Rare Pair of Inlaid Rosewood Sewing Boxes
Georgian Rare Pair of Inlaid Rosewood Sewing Boxes
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H 4.53 in W 10 in D 7.48 in
Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London
By Leuchars & Son
Located in Northampton, GB
Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London. The Sewing Box of rectangular shape made from Rosewood
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Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London
Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London
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H 4.33 in W 9.84 in D 7.87 in
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
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Mid-20th Century English Anglo-Indian Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes depicting a Bouquet of Flowers to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century. This rare snuffbox
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Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

1906 Oval Tortoiseshell Dressing Table Box with Silver Hinges
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Very fine Tortoiseshell box, mounted with a virgin silver plaque, hallmarked silver hinges. Lined
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

1900's Tortoiseshell and Silver Pique Work Letter Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An early 20th century tortoiseshell and silver piqué work Letter Box. The sloping front is inset
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Early 20th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Musical Laurencekirk Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century. This rare snuffbox
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Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

Karl Springer Stunning "Kyoto Box" in Tessellated Penshell 1980s 'Signed'
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally crafted "Kyoto Box" in tessellated penshell with brass inlays on top and trim around
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

MCM Small Brass Mosaic Lidded Box in the Style of Los Castillo
By Los Castillos
Located in San Diego, CA
. I believe the mosaic is made of small pieces of sea shells (not positive); exceptional quality and
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Silver Card Case Trinket and Snuff Box Regency Grand Tour 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Example of a Ladies Well Figure Tortoise Shell Silver Framed Hinged Lid Card Case of
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

1903 Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box with Silver Edges
By Grey & Co., Chester
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Beautiful Tortoiseshell jewellery boxes with silver Edges and curved silver cable legs The
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with Flowerpot to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century. This rare snuffbox
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Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

Brass Three Tier Turtle Heavy Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid century heavy brass turtle box. Three tiered shell with small storage compartments. Box is
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Brass Three Tier Turtle Heavy Box
Brass Three Tier Turtle Heavy Box
H 1.75 in W 6 in D 3 in
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with historical decor to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century. This rare snuffbox
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Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

English Regency Decoupage Box, Early 19th Century
Located in valatie, NY
English Regency decoupage box, early 19th century. This box was made by using the decorative finish
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Antique Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars & Sons
By Leuchars & Son
Located in Northampton, GB
 describes a type of decorative material made from the shells of certain species of sea turtles. The shells
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1950s Large Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Moorish Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
design. Vintage hand made Mid 20th century Moorish style box features geometric inlays in shells, abalone
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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Fruitwood

Vintage Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone, Brass, Malachite & Amethyst Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage light brown tessellated stone box mounted with brass banding. The front hinge is adorned
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20th Century Thai Louis XIV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Malachite

Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box
By Howell James & Co.
Located in Northampton, GB
shell layer. It is the same material that natural pearls are made from and is desirable due to its
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box
Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box
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H 7.09 in W 11.81 in D 8.66 in
Beautiful Moorish Syrian or Asian Inlaid Inlay Wood Box Storage Chest Trunk
Located in Studio City, CA
Stunning mosaic, geometric design, and gorgeous craftsmanship. This work is made of beautiful dark
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20th Century Asian Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Important Renaissance Medical Box Spanish or Italian Workshop, Around 1550
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Renaissance Medical Box. Spanish Or Italian Workshop, Around 1550 Renaissance Medical
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Victorian 1880 Oval Desk Box in .925 Sterling Silver with Brown Faux Tortoise
Located in Miami, FL
faux tortoise shell and mountings settings made up with gilded sterling silver of .930/.999. Fitted
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Fitted With Silver & Mother of Pearl  From our Vanity Box collection, we are pleased to offer this
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Antique Late 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
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H 8.66 in W 13 in D 9.84 in
Austrian 18th Century Egg Shaped Box In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Abalone Shell
Located in Miami, FL
Jeweled egg shaped box. An exceptional and magnificent piece, made in the style of Louis XV in
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Antique 18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Boxes and Cases

Materials

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

Italian Midcentury Burl Wood Jewelry Box, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
with gorgeous big shell inserted inside the lid of the box. The top side is refined with a silver
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

1900's Tortoiseshell Cigar Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
gold bars. The pictures are part of the description. Warning: Since this items are made of a
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Antique Late 19th Century British Anglo-Japanese Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Brass

1900's Tortoiseshell Cigar Box
1900's Tortoiseshell Cigar Box
H 5.12 in W 2.76 in D 1.19 in
1920's Blond Shagreen Cigar Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Cigar box lined in cedar wood with adjustable compartments. Rectangular in shape with an elegant
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Early 20th Century British Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Shagreen, Wood

1920's Blond Shagreen Cigar Box
1920's Blond Shagreen Cigar Box
H 2.76 in W 7.49 in D 4.34 in
Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box
Located in London, GB
, with most examples covering the cases of boxes made of silver. They are usually seen dancing, playing
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Antique Early 1900s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
, even though they are made from the shells of sea turtles because the term has been used historically to
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
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H 4.72 in W 7.87 in D 4.72 in
16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. 24.6 x D. 16.1 cm An exceptional Gujarati casket with a rectangular box and truncated pyramidal lid
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Antique 16th Century Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

George III Rococco Pressed Tortoiseshell, Ormolu, Bilston/Battersea Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
enamel snuff box. This beautiful oblong box is in pristine condition and has been well cared for
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Antique 1760s English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet
Located in Mexico, DF
Mexican cabinet. Made of tortoiseshell, pen-engraved and wood. Possible Oaxaca or Puebla, 17th
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Antique 17th Century North American Spanish Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet
Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet
H 21.66 in W 27.56 in D 13.78 in
Musical Snuffbox Playing 2 Tunes and Cupido on the Lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century. This rare snuffbox
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Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

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An assortment of box made of shells is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and silver, all box made of shells available were constructed with great care. We have 486 antique and vintage box made of shells in-stock, while there are 98 modern editions to choose from as well. Box made of shells have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Box made of shells bearing modern or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made box made of shells over the years, but those made by Katie Larmour Design, The Couroc Company and Ginger Brown are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Prices for box made of shells can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, box made of shells begin at $35 and can go as high as $355,215, while the average can fetch as much as $2,233.
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