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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
Category
1740s Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Metal, Gold, Brass
Pair Antique French Trench Art Brass Shell Vases WW1
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Pair Antique French Trench Art Brass Shell Vases WW1
A matching pair of Brass Artillery Shells
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1910s Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Black Bakelite and Brass Shell Suite
Located in New York, NY
Handcarved black bakelite shells which are trimmed with brass wiring alternate with bakelite bars
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Brass Shells
WWI German Trench Artillery Brass Shell Casing with Engraved Foliage Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office or a study display shelf with this antique trench art shell casing. Created
Category
Early 20th Century German Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Pair of WW One French "Argonne" Trench Artillery Brass Shell Casings
Located in Dallas, TX
. Created in France, and dated 1916, each artillery shell is made of brass, and features repousse floral and
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
French Brass Shell and Foliage Hanging Glass Hall Lantern, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
French brass square hanging hall lantern with vented circular dome, upper molded and beaded edge
Category
1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Pair of WW One French Trench Artillery Brass Shell Casings with Foliage Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
. Created in France, and dated 1916, each artillery shell is made of brass, and features repousse floral and
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
$975 / set
H 13.5 in Dm 3.5 in
Regency Period Mahogany and Rosewood Breakfast Table
Located in London, GB
banded circular top supported on moulded panelled four splay base ending on original brass ‘shell
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
1920s Cast Bronze Japanese Figurative Lamp
Located in Waxahachie, TX
) ANTIQUE. Brass shell with UNO thread for all original parts.
The lamp stands 8.5" to the top of the light
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Victorian Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Bronze
Antique Body Ornament Made of Himalayan Shells Secured to a Brass Buckle
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique body ornament from India, Nepal or Tibet, made of strands of old Himalayan shells
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Italian Baroque Brass and Iron Shell Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of impressive andirons with double scallop shell spit holders of polished iron on black iron
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Iron
Large Georgian (George III) Brass-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Large, Georgian (George III), brass-mounted cowrie shell snuff box with hinged lid, England, Ca
Category
1810s English George III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
$795
H 2.25 in W 3.5 in D 2.25 in
French Brass Flexi Stem Shell Lamp c1920
Located in Southampton, GB
Brass, oversized shell shade lamp.
Flexible stem.
This will be fully wired and PAT tested.
France
Category
1920s French Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Duck and Shotgun Still Life Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
complemented by a leather ammo belt lined with gleaming brass shells. Draped over the composition is a lifeless
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Country Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Paint
French Empire Brass Art Deco Shell Desk Table Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1920s Empire French brass table desk lamp
Nickel Art Deco shell shade with heavy brass base
Brass
Category
1920s French Empire Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Nickel
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
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
19th Century Sioux Boy's Dentalia Shell Breastplate
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th century Sioux boy's dentalia shell breastplate. Antique dentalia shell with patinaed brass
Category
19th Century American Native American Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1910s German Folk Art Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Pair of WW1 British Brass Artillery Shells Dated 1917
Located in Dallas, TX
War (WWI 1914-1918). Made of brass, the impressive pieces of artillery are round in shape and dated on
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Antique WWI Trench Art Engraved Brass Artillery Shell Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Antique WWI Trench Art Engraved Brass Artillery Shell Table Lamp
Offered for sale is a unique and
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
19th Century Victorian Brass Nautilus Shell Shaped Coal Scuttle or Purdonium
Located in Haarlem, NL
Lovely example of the Victorians design at its best.
A rare nautilus or shell shaped coal scuttle
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 17.72 in W 12.21 in D 19.69 in
Pair of World War I Brass Trench Art Shells/Vases, France
Located in London, GB
Pair of French Trench Art vases / shell casings from the World War I vases.
Trench art objects
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Articulated Brass Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Decorated Shell Shade, 1920s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Shell Shaped Shade on a circular brass weighted base 1920s.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
$1,409 Sale Price
25% Off
H 19.69 in W 17.72 in D 5.91 in
Pair of WWI Antique Trench Art Brass Artillery Shell Vases France 75mm
Located in Greer, SC
Pair of antique WWI trench art shell vases with wonderful repousse work. Features oak leaves and
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Other Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
$725 / set
H 13.75 in Dm 3.3 in
Art Deco Articulated Brass Gooseneck Desk Lamp with Decorated Shell Shade, 1920s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Shell Shaped Shade on a circular brass weighted base 1920s.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
$1,276 Sale Price
25% Off
H 19.69 in W 17.72 in D 5.91 in
Rare Arts & Crafts Brass Fireplace Mantel Screen with Scroll Leaf & Shell Motif
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare all brass Arts & Crafts fireplace mantel screen from England with scrolling leaves and shell
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
$4,463 Sale Price
24% Off
H 39.25 in W 28.5 in D 10.5 in
Antique Industrial Early 20th Century Brass Desk Lamp with Shell Shade, c.1915
Located in London, GB
condition, this lamp is crafted from brass with a beautifully aged patina throughout. Its substantial base
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
$578
H 22.05 in W 5.91 in D 11.42 in
French Pair World War i Brass Thistle & Cross of Lorraine Shells Casing
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I
Very typical of this war because the
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Brass Foliage Shell & Beveled Glass Hanging Hall Lanterns, C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French brass hanging hall lanterns with decorative foliage scrolled frames, graduated bell
Category
1820s French Louis Philippe Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
$18,500 / set
H 30 in Dm 18 in
French Pair of World War I Brass Engraved Shell Casings Trench Artillery, French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I vases.
Trench Artillery
Brass engraved
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
$651
H 9.65 in Dm 3.75 in
French Pair of World War I Brass Heron Engraved Shells Casing Trench Artillery
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I.
Trench Artillery
Brass engraved
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
$770
H 13.39 in Dm 3.35 in
Antique WW1 Era Brass Trench Art Engraved Shell Casing Dinner Bell or Gong
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
is from an enormous solid brass artillery shell that has been cut and fashioned into a well tuned
Category
Early 20th Century Kuwaiti Folk Art Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
$2,995
H 18 in W 16 in D 10.75 in
Antique Brass Artillery Double Shell Trench Art Table Lamp on Black Marble Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trench Art lamp fashioned from two stacked brass and chrome high caliber artillery shells mounted
Category
1910s American Machine Age Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Marble, Brass, Chrome
$1,050
H 26.25 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Secessionist Bronze Mermaid Shell Lamp by Gustav Gurschner
By Gustave Gurschner
Located in Chicago, US
GUSTAV GURSCHNER (Austrian, 1873-1970), a sculptor, attended the School of Applied Arts in Vienna in 1888. Working under several artists, his time in Paris in 1897 proved to be most ...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Wire
Boulle Opening Game Table in Ebony Tortoise Shell and Leather
Located in Cesena, FC
a rotation of the top.
High quality, veneered in ebony, tortoiseshell and leather.
Brass inserts
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Shell Natural Specimen White and Marble Pedestal Victorian Style 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Beautiful and elegant shell on pure white marble pedestal
It has an ornament of a bronze bird
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Other Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
$639 Sale Price
55% Off
H 9.45 in W 11.03 in D 7.88 in
Victorian Black Leather Shell Case
Located in Essex, MA
Cylindrical with two handles and a painted coat of arms.
Category
1850s English Victorian Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian Boulle-style square tortoise shell and brass inlaid inkwell with crystal well.
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Shell Amethyst Accented in Bronze Stand
Located in Scorton, GB
The Lavender Amethyst slab you’re considering is a standout piece due to its unique structure and coloration. Its delicate lavender hue is both soothing and sophisticated, while the ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier British Prehistoric Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Rock Crystal, Brass
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
Category
19th Century American Georgian Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Shell Amethyst Accented in Bronze Stand
Located in Scorton, GB
The Lavender Amethyst slab you’re considering is a standout piece due to its unique structure and coloration. Its delicate lavender hue is both soothing and sophisticated, while the ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier British Prehistoric Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Rock Crystal, Brass
English shell base Queen Anne candlestick, 1760
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Queen Anne seam cast brass candlestick. The candlestick features a removable scolloped edge bobeshe
Category
Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Dutch Colonial Indonesian Tortoiseshell Box with Gilded Brass mounts
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Of superb quality, this red tortoise shell box with beautifully executed gilded brass mounts was
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Quilted Double Shell Snap-in Pendent
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
What a beautiful, simple and elegant lamp this is. With these proportions it can be used almost anywhere. The fixture is only 6 inches tall plus whatever pipe length is desired. The ...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Shell Peppers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brass of the shell and the body of each bears the original oxidised finish; examples with this
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920's Small Italian Deco Shell Pendant
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite Italian Frosted Glass Sea Shell Pendant is 19" tall and 14" in diameter. It has
Category
1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Tortoiseshell, Brass, ebonized Fruitwood and Ormolu Boulle center table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and high quality French 19th century Napoleon III Period Tortoiseshell, Brass
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
$74,500
H 30.75 in W 45.75 in D 45.75 in
Black Forest Horn Table and Stools
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
are carved antler and brass shell casings. Would function well as multiple lamp table, hors d'oeuvres
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Antler, Wood
A Large First World War Leather Shell Carrier Stick Stand
Located in London, GB
A Large First World War Leather Shell Carrier Stick Stand
An impressive and rare, larger-sized
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Shell with Handle by Albert Koehler
By AK & Cie
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass silvered with engraved thistle on the bottom made by Albert Koehler, circa 1900 in Vienna
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Georgian Chippendale Style Mahogany Block Front Shell Carved Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mahogany Block Front Shell Carved Secretary Desk Lowboy. Item features solid mahogany wood
Category
19th Century Unknown Chippendale Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
$10,500
H 42 in W 42 in D 22.5 in
Antique WW1 1916 Trench Art Shell Case – Oak Leaf and Acorn Design - 2Y494
Located in Bordeaux, FR
significance.
The shell case is crafted from brass and features detailed hand-sculpted patterns, including oak
Category
1910s Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
Antique French Parian Bisque Porcelain White Double Cherub & Shell Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Parian Bisque Porcelain White Double Cherub & Shell Table Lamp on Figured Brass Base
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
$895
H 29 in W 8.5 in D 6.5 in
Antique American Gorham Silver Plate Artillery Shell Cocktail Shaker, Circa 1918
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare Antique American silver plate, copper and brass artillery 18 pound shell cocktail shaker
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass, Copper
$6,900
H 22.25 in Dm 4 in
Miniature Scarlet Tortoiseshell, Pewter and Brass Boulle Longcase Clock
Located in London, GB
Miniature pewter and brass boulle longcase clock with jeweled bezel and silvered dial. Beautifully
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass, Pewter
$4,018
H 5 in W 2 in D 1.75 in
Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13
Located in Dayton, OH
foliate brass inlay. Decoration on top includes the monogram LS. Rectangular form with scalloped edges and
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells
Materials
Brass
$1,875 Sale Price
25% Off
H 5.5 in W 13 in D 10 in
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Antique Brass Shells For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique brass shells for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique brass shells — often made from metal, brass and bone — can elevate any home. Antique brass shells 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 brass shells made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique brass shells over the years, but those made by André-Charles Boulle, Befort Jeune and Japy Frères are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Brass Shells?
Antique brass shells can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,993, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $558,927.
Questions About Antique Brass Shells
- Is antique brass strong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, antique brass is strong because it is made with zinc and copper. Brass is considered a strong and durable metal crafted to be long-lasting and withstand rust and corrosion. Shop a selection of antique and vintage brass items on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What color is antique brass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.
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