Hand Holding Shell Case
Large 19th Century Lacquered and Gilded Jewelry Box with Inlaid Mother of Pearl
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
made of carved shell of which three of eight are missing. The left door is missing some trim on the
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Antique 1850s Victorian Cabinets
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French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Two-Door Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
mount of a cherub draped in a flowing garment with his hand on a globe while holding a scroll in his
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Antique French Cabinet Carved Oak Demeter Harvest Cornucopia Greek Goddess
Located in Shreveport, LA
beautifully hand carved 19th century French “confiturier’ cabinet, which is an extremely versatile size
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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
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H 48 in W 24.75 in D 17 in
Antique French Renaissance Open Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Shelves
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18th Century Irish Georgian Cork Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
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Antique Late 18th Century Irish George III Buffets
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19th Century Italian Baroque Parcel Gilt and Hand Painted Table Box Casket
Located in Dallas, TX
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
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Louis XIV Tortoiseshell Boulle Bracket Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
with Roman numerals and original hands signed ‘Jean Minoche a Paris’.
Rectangular five pillar movement
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Antique 1710s French Louis XIV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
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Tortoise Shell
Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by St Martin, Paris, circa 1720
Located in Norwich, GB
, circa 1720
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Antique 1720s French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
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Ormolu
Antique French Diamond Necklace 18K Gold Pendant Brooch 19th C. Flower Acanthus
Located in London, GB
. Such seemingly insignificant embellishments result in an opulent antique gold tone and upon holding the
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Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian 15K Gold Turquoise Diamond & Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace c1910
Located in London, GB
can be most appreciated upon wearing in natural lighting with movement. Upon holding in hand or
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
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Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle clock, circa 1720
By Antoine St Martin
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, circa 1720.
Waisted case with fine ormolu mounts and cut brass inlay to the stained tortoiseshell
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French Louis XIV Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
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An Elegant Lady with a Mirror
By Jan van Mieris
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Exceptional French Empire Gilt & Patinated Bronze Mahogany Antique Armoire
Located in Shippensburg, PA
this piece is above reproach - each gilt bronze mount is hand chased to the highest quality, mercury
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H 99 in W 45.35 in D 22.25 in
Hollywood Regency Pink Pearlized Ceramic Clam Shell Decorative Dish Catchall
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
holding spare change, keys in a foyer, or to hold jewelry in a powder bath while washing hands
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H 1.25 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
Large Antique French Ormolu-Mounted Clock, Neptune and Dolphin
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
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19th Century Italian Baroque Style Silver Centerpiece Bowl or Soup Tureen
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1950s Solid Sterling Silver Movado Chronographe Ermeto Laides Purse Watch
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U. S. Grant Presidential Appointment, Signed July 22, 1869
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VR Antique French Palais Royal Sewing Box and Twelve Mother of Pearl Enamel Tools
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W 9 in D 7 in Dm 4 in
Untitled
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Hand Holding Shell Case For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the hand holding shell case you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and bone, every hand holding shell case was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect hand holding shell case — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right hand holding shell case, those designed in Baroque, Georgian and louis xv styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is a Hand Holding Shell Case?
Prices for a hand holding shell case start at $2,370 and top out at $65,000 with the average selling for $8,225.
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