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19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver-Mounted 2-Compartmented Box, European, possibly
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box
19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box

19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box

H 2.75 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in
Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charming early 19th century box decorated in faux tortoise shell and having zig zag patterned
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Wood

Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box
Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box

Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box

19th century round tortoise shell box with silver plate surround and feet.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Round tortoise shell box with stamped silver plate surrounds and feet. Top bears wreath crest
Category

Antique 1890s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th century round tortoise shell box with silver plate surround and feet.
19th century round tortoise shell box with silver plate surround and feet.

19th century round tortoise shell box with silver plate surround and feet.

H 4 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
19th century oval tortoise shell box with glass base and maker markings.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Oval tortoise shell box with glass base. Tortoise top has silverplate surround and wreath crest
Category

Antique 1890s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th century oval tortoise shell box with glass base and maker markings.
19th century oval tortoise shell box with glass base and maker markings.

19th century oval tortoise shell box with glass base and maker markings.

H 1 in W 5.5 in D 1.75 in
Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Tortoise shell decorative box with bun feet. We have other tortoise boxes similar in form that
Category

Antique 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.
Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.

Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.

H 3 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Austrian 18th or Early 19th Century Gilt Silver Box with Shell Motifs
Located in New York, NY
Austrian 18th or early 19th century gilt continental silver box, beautifully adorned with
Category

Antique 18th Century Austrian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Austrian 18th or Early 19th Century Gilt Silver Box with Shell Motifs
Austrian 18th or Early 19th Century Gilt Silver Box with Shell Motifs

Austrian 18th or Early 19th Century Gilt Silver Box with Shell Motifs

H 3.67 in W 7 in D 5.3 in
French 19th Century Enamel Gold Shell Very Ornate Jewelry Box
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and unusual 18K gold, enamel and shell jewelry box of French origin, circa 19th century. It is
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Antique Late 19th Century Boxes and 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

H 1.75 in W 3 in L 3.75 in
Beautiful Antique Oval Shell Shadow Box Diorama
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely Nantucket 19th century oval shell diorama having artistically arranged collection of natural
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Shadow Boxes

Materials

Shell, Glass, Wood

Beautiful Antique Oval Shell Shadow Box Diorama
Beautiful Antique Oval Shell Shadow Box Diorama

Beautiful Antique Oval Shell Shadow Box Diorama

H 21 in W 23.5 in D 4.25 in
19th Century English Faux Tortoise Shell Grain Painted Wooden Dresser Box
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century English Faux Tortoise Shell Grain Painted Wooden Dresser Box, circa 1830, a Regency
Category

Antique 1830s English Regency Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Faux Tortoise Shell Grain Painted Wooden Dresser Box
19th Century English Faux Tortoise Shell Grain Painted Wooden Dresser Box

19th Century English Faux Tortoise Shell Grain Painted Wooden Dresser Box

H 7.5 in W 8.13 in D 6.5 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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

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
French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and most elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box. This
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box
French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box

French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box

H 8 in W 14 in D 10 in
19th Century French Cast Iron Shell-Form Coal Bucket
Located in Dallas, TX
shell with foliage repousse decor, the patinated bucket stands on escargot feet over a scalloped apron
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Shell-Form Coal Bucket
19th Century French Cast Iron Shell-Form Coal Bucket

19th Century French Cast Iron Shell-Form Coal Bucket

H 12 in W 16 in D 20 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Sandalwood

19C Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Bone and Shell Domed Stationery Box
19C Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Bone and Shell Domed Stationery Box

19C Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Bone and Shell Domed Stationery Box

H 7.25 in W 8.5 in D 5.25 in
19th Century Moorish Tortoiseshell and Bone Blue Velvet Lined Trinket Box
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Import 19th Century Moorish Tortoiseshell and Bone Trinket Box, Lined with Blue Velvet on
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Moroccan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

19th Century Moorish Tortoiseshell and Bone Blue Velvet Lined Trinket Box
19th Century Moorish Tortoiseshell and Bone Blue Velvet Lined Trinket Box

19th Century Moorish Tortoiseshell and Bone Blue Velvet Lined Trinket Box

H 1.97 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in
Early 19th Century English George III Tea Caddy with Shell Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th Century English George III Tea Caddy with Shell Inlay
Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century English George III Tea Caddy with Shell Inlay
Early 19th Century English George III Tea Caddy with Shell Inlay

Early 19th Century English George III Tea Caddy with Shell Inlay

H 4.5 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Good Federal Domed Top Box with Shell and Banded Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
with domed lid centering an inlaid shell medallion; all resting on a rectangular body raised on
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Antique Early 19th Century North American Federal Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Good Federal Domed Top Box with Shell and Banded Inlay
Good Federal Domed Top Box with Shell and Banded Inlay

Good Federal Domed Top Box with Shell and Banded Inlay

H 6 in W 10.5 in D 6.75 in
Italian Tortoiseshell & Enamel Dresser Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 19th / early 20th Century Italian trinket/dresser box. Box features embossed brass frame with
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Italian Tortoiseshell & Enamel Dresser Box
Italian Tortoiseshell & Enamel Dresser Box

Italian Tortoiseshell & Enamel Dresser Box

H 4 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Danish 1840s Mahogany Box with Ash Shell Marquetry, Banding and Lateral Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Danish mahogany box from circa 1840 with ash marquetry and banding. This exquisite Danish
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ash, Mahogany

Danish 1840s Mahogany Box with Ash Shell Marquetry, Banding and Lateral Handles
Danish 1840s Mahogany Box with Ash Shell Marquetry, Banding and Lateral Handles

Danish 1840s Mahogany Box with Ash Shell Marquetry, Banding and Lateral Handles

H 8 in W 10.5 in D 7.25 in
Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
mother of pearl or abalone shell and accented with flaked gilt details. The front and sides of the box
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell
Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell

Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell

H 5.75 in W 11 in D 8.25 in
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Hinged Box with Silver Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century English tortoiseshell hinged box with silver decorations.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century English Tortoiseshell Hinged Box with Silver Decorations
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Hinged Box with Silver Decorations

19th Century English Tortoiseshell Hinged Box with Silver Decorations

H 0.4 in W 2.96 in D 0.79 in
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

Antique Early 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Mother-of-pearl Shell Shaped Box, Palais Royale, circa 1810
Gilt Bronze and Mother-of-pearl Shell Shaped Box, Palais Royale, circa 1810

Gilt Bronze and Mother-of-pearl Shell Shaped Box, Palais Royale, circa 1810

H 2.5 in W 7.75 in D 6 in
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

H 5 in W 6.25 in D 4 in
Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell Boulle Casket-form Letter Box, Halstaff and Hanover
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century boulle casket-type letter box by Halstaff and Hanover. The exterior is finished with
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood

Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell Boulle Casket-form Letter Box, Halstaff and Hanover
Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell Boulle Casket-form Letter Box, Halstaff and Hanover

Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell Boulle Casket-form Letter Box, Halstaff and Hanover

H 6.5 in W 11.75 in D 7 in
Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817
Located in valatie, NY
Scottish silver mounted tiger cowary shell snuff box, 1817. The hinged lid is inscribed with "W
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817
Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817

Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817

H 3 in W 4 in D 2.75 in
Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England 19th Century
Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England 19th Century
Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England 19th Century

Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England 19th Century

H 8 in W 6.5 in D 3.75 in
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

Mint C. and Large Antique Display Shell Box w. Beveled Glass Top & Silver Spoons
Mint C. and Large Antique Display Shell Box w. Beveled Glass Top & Silver Spoons

Mint C. and Large Antique Display Shell Box w. Beveled Glass Top & Silver Spoons

H 2.6 in W 8.4 in D 6 in
English Tortoise Shell Business Card Case with Floral Design, c. 1825-50
Located in Kenilworth, IL
border of stars. England, second quarter 19th century.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

English Tortoise Shell Business Card Case with Floral Design, c. 1825-50
English Tortoise Shell Business Card Case with Floral Design, c. 1825-50

English Tortoise Shell Business Card Case with Floral Design, c. 1825-50

H 4 in W 2.75 in D 0.5 in
KPM Shell and Flower Motif Cabinet or Patch Box
By KPM Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
KPM shell and flower motif cabinet or patch box, The top realistically modelled as a clam shell
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

KPM Shell and Flower Motif Cabinet or Patch Box
KPM Shell and Flower Motif Cabinet or Patch Box

KPM Shell and Flower Motif Cabinet or Patch Box

H 1.25 in W 1.5 in D 2 in
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Boîte À Bijouax, Signed Tahan
By Jean-Pierre Tahan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XIV st. Boulle Boîte à Bijoux
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Boîte À Bijouax, Signed Tahan
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Boîte À Bijouax, Signed Tahan

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Boîte À Bijouax, Signed Tahan

H 2.75 in W 12.25 in D 8.5 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
Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

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
English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century

English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century

H 6.5 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
19C Anglo Indian Vizigapatam Stamp Box
Located in Dallas, TX
t/shell box in rectangular shape, covered with bone friezes and banding. The lid slides sideways to
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell

19C Anglo Indian Vizigapatam Stamp Box
19C Anglo Indian Vizigapatam Stamp Box

19C Anglo Indian Vizigapatam Stamp Box

H 0.8 in W 3.2 in D 1.35 in
Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extremely rare, early Swiss automaton singing bird box by the famed Charles Bruguier is housed
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Louis XV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box
Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box

Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box

H 1.13 in W 3.63 in D 2.5 in
Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique Anglo Indian box crafted in mahogany, clad in tortoise shell, and ambitiously
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box
Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box

Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box

H 3 in W 5 in D 5 in
Engraved Tortoiseshell Music Box with French Revolutionary Inscription
Located in London, GB
This finely engraved and inscribed tortoiseshell music box is a precious piece of French Revolution
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Engraved Tortoiseshell Music Box with French Revolutionary Inscription
Engraved Tortoiseshell Music Box with French Revolutionary Inscription

Engraved Tortoiseshell Music Box with French Revolutionary Inscription

H 1.46 in W 4.22 in D 2.64 in
Antique Figured Walnut Complete Sewing Box Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
Complete with Sewing Accompaniments From our Sewing Boxes collection, we are thrilled to offer
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Figured Walnut Complete Sewing Box Hausburg
Antique Figured Walnut Complete Sewing Box Hausburg

Antique Figured Walnut Complete Sewing Box Hausburg

H 5.32 in W 11.62 in D 8.67 in
Antique Edward Souter Barnsley & Co. Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Powder Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 1894 antique Edward Souter Barnsley & Co. sterling silver and tortoiseshell powder box decorated
Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edward Souter Barnsley & Co. Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Powder Box
Antique Edward Souter Barnsley & Co. Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Powder Box

Antique Edward Souter Barnsley & Co. Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Powder Box

H 1.125 in Dm 4.5 in
Antique English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Located in New Orleans, LA
A beautiful tea caddy. The tortorise shell color is perfection.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Antique English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Antique English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

H 5 in W 8 in D 5 in
Antique English "Victorian” Framed Seashell Shadow Box, Circa 1860-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English "Victorian” Framed Seashell Shadow Box, Circa 1860-1870. Exotic Shell Collection
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Shadow Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Antique English "Victorian” Framed Seashell Shadow Box, Circa 1860-1870
Antique English "Victorian” Framed Seashell Shadow Box, Circa 1860-1870

Antique English "Victorian” Framed Seashell Shadow Box, Circa 1860-1870

H 15 in W 18 in D 4.25 in
Antique English Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Jewellery Box
Located in Northampton, GB
. The Jewellery Box dates to the second half of the 19th century during the Victorian era circa 1875
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Antique English Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Jewellery Box
Antique English Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Jewellery Box

Antique English Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Jewellery Box

H 4.93 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890 w/ Original Keys.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890
Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890

Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890

H 5 in W 3.1 in D 4.3 in
Erotic Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
A scintillating Sapphic scene adorns the cover of this rare erotic snuff box. Set into the top of
Category

Antique 19th Century European Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Glass

Erotic Snuff Box
Erotic Snuff Box

Erotic Snuff Box

H 0.88 in Dm 3.63 in
Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
striking burlwood, this unassuming box features a lining of precious tortoiseshell and a false bottom
Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Burl

Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box
Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box

Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box

H 1 in Dm 3.88 in
A rare Indonesian tortoiseshell sirih casket with gold mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Batavia (Jakarta), 19th century, apparently unmarked H. 5 x W. 18 x D. 13 cm Before settling down
Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold

A rare Indonesian tortoiseshell sirih casket with gold mounts
A rare Indonesian tortoiseshell sirih casket with gold mounts

A rare Indonesian tortoiseshell sirih casket with gold mounts

H 1.97 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
Antique Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Writing Slope by Richard Wathew
By Richard Wathew
Located in Northampton, GB
the lid reading Richard Wathew Maker 78 Buchanan St Glasgow. The Writing Slope dates to 19th century
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Shell, Wood

Antique Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Writing Slope by Richard Wathew
Antique Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Writing Slope by Richard Wathew

Antique Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Writing Slope by Richard Wathew

H 4.34 in W 14.97 in D 10.44 in
Bronze Jewelry-Casket with Ornate Etchings and Cameos Inlaid by Tahan of Paris
By Tahan Paris
Located in Soquel, CA
jewelry box by Tahan of Paris. There are four Cameos bezel set on three sides of the box, as well as the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Jewelry-Casket with Ornate Etchings and Cameos Inlaid by Tahan of Paris
Bronze Jewelry-Casket with Ornate Etchings and Cameos Inlaid by Tahan of Paris

Bronze Jewelry-Casket with Ornate Etchings and Cameos Inlaid by Tahan of Paris

H 5 in W 7.25 in D 5.88 in
Antique English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
compartments show traces of the original silver foil lining. The box dates to the Regency period and early 19th
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Shell

Antique English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Antique English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Antique English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

H 5.71 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in
Antique Georgian Mother of Pearl Bow Fronted Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
traces of the original silver foil lining to the compartments and dates to the first half of the 19th
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Shell

Antique Georgian Mother of Pearl Bow Fronted Tea Caddy
Antique Georgian Mother of Pearl Bow Fronted Tea Caddy

Antique Georgian Mother of Pearl Bow Fronted Tea Caddy

H 5.12 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Southall, GB
A fine Regency period rectangular tea caddy, veneered in panels divided by fine metal stringing. Silver metal escutcheon and key. Complete with an initialled plaque on the lid and ro...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Ivory, Tortoise Shell

Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

H 7.88 in W 13 in D 7.09 in
Antique Regency Boulle Tortoiseshell Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, GB
Tea Chest dates to the early 19th century during the short-lived Regency era (1811-1820) and the reign
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Antique Regency Boulle Tortoiseshell Tea Chest
Antique Regency Boulle Tortoiseshell Tea Chest

Antique Regency Boulle Tortoiseshell Tea Chest

H 8.27 in W 11.42 in D 5.52 in
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
lining and turned handles upon the Tea lids. The Tea Caddy dates to the early 19th century during the
Category

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

Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy

H 4.72 in W 7.87 in D 4.72 in
19th Century Two Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Storage Boxes
Located in Brea, CA
19th century pair of shell Inlaid black lacquer big Chinese storage boxes with bail handles two
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Two Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Storage Boxes
19th Century Two Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Storage Boxes

19th Century Two Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Storage Boxes

H 11.5 in W 14.5 in D 10.5 in
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Shell Cameo Parure Set in Original Box
Located in New York, NY
An impressive shell cameo parure comprised of necklace, earrings (day-to-night with removable drops
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Link Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Shell Cameo Parure Set in Original Box
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Shell Cameo Parure Set in Original Box

Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Shell Cameo Parure Set in Original Box

Large George III Table / Master Snuff in Stained Mulberry Burl and Tortoiseshell
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large Georgian table or master snuff box of cushion form having tortoiseshell veneered front, back
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Burl

Large George III Table / Master Snuff in Stained Mulberry Burl and Tortoiseshell
Large George III Table / Master Snuff in Stained Mulberry Burl and Tortoiseshell

Large George III Table / Master Snuff in Stained Mulberry Burl and Tortoiseshell

H 2.13 in W 8.5 in D 4.75 in
19th Century Scottish Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Georgian cowrie shell snuff box Date : c1820 Period : George III / Regency Origin
Category

Antique 1830s Scottish Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

19th Century Scottish Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box
19th Century Scottish Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box

19th Century Scottish Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box

H 1.78 in Dm 3.27 in
Tortoise Shell Sewing Box on Stand, circa 1860
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This wonderful example of a 19th century tortoise shell sewing box on stand opens to original
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Side Tables

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoise Shell Sewing Box on Stand, circa 1860
Tortoise Shell Sewing Box on Stand, circa 1860

Tortoise Shell Sewing Box on Stand, circa 1860

H 24.5 in W 13.5 in D 10.5 in
19th Century French Boulle / Napoleon III Liqueur Cave Box
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique French liqueur cave box with inlaid brass and and tortoise shell marquetry decor, a lift
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Dry Bars

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Brass

19th Century French Boulle / Napoleon III Liqueur Cave Box
19th Century French Boulle / Napoleon III Liqueur Cave Box

19th Century French Boulle / Napoleon III Liqueur Cave Box

H 10.24 in W 13.39 in D 11.03 in
Antique Silver Plated Folding Shell Biscuit Box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Offered for sale is this Victorian antique silver plated folding shell biscuit box having an
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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Folding Shell Biscuit Box
Antique Silver Plated Folding Shell Biscuit Box

Antique Silver Plated Folding Shell Biscuit Box

H 9.06 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/ 3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Holiday Gift Idea! This is a late 19th century English tortoise shell desk box paired with a set of
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Leather, Paper

Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/ 3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books
Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/ 3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books

Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/ 3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books

H 1.25 in W 4.25 in D 2.75 in
A Exceptional Canton carved faux tortoiseshell snuff box. Qing Dynasty
Located in London, GB
tortoiseshell snuff box 19th Century Of circular shape and carved in high relief to the cover depicting a
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Tortoise Shell

A Exceptional Canton carved faux tortoiseshell snuff box. Qing Dynasty
A Exceptional Canton carved faux tortoiseshell snuff box. Qing Dynasty

A Exceptional Canton carved faux tortoiseshell snuff box. Qing Dynasty

H 0.99 in Dm 3.94 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 19th century shell box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 19th century shell box — often made from metal, bone and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 19th century shell box — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A 19th century shell box, designed in the Victorian, Regency or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 19th century shell box over the years, but those crafted by Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri, Tahan Paris and Fenton Brothers are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 19th Century Shell Box?

The average selling price for a 19th century shell box at 1stDibs is $2,400, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $357,342 for the highest priced.