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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

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
Pair Antique French Trench Art Brass Shell Vases WW1

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
Exceptional Engraved WWI Brass Shell Case with Egyptian Scene

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
Black Bakelite and Brass Shell Suite

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

Pair of WW One French "Argonne" Trench Artillery Brass Shell Casings
Pair of WW One French "Argonne" Trench Artillery Brass Shell Casings

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
French Brass Shell and Foliage Hanging Glass Hall Lantern, Circa 1830

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

Regency Period Mahogany and Rosewood Breakfast Table
Regency Period Mahogany and Rosewood Breakfast Table

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
1920s Cast Bronze Japanese Figurative Lamp

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

Italian Baroque Brass and Iron Shell Andirons
Italian Baroque Brass and Iron Shell Andirons

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

French Brass Flexi Stem Shell Lamp c1920
French Brass Flexi Stem Shell Lamp c1920

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
Early 20th Century Italian Duck and Shotgun Still Life Painting

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

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

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

French Empire Brass Art Deco Shell Desk Table Lamp
French Empire Brass Art Deco Shell Desk Table Lamp

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

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

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

19th Century Sioux Boy's Dentalia Shell Breastplate
19th Century Sioux Boy's Dentalia Shell Breastplate

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

Pair of WW1 British Brass Artillery Shells Dated 1917
Pair of WW1 British Brass Artillery Shells Dated 1917

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
Antique WWI Trench Art Engraved Brass Artillery Shell Table Lamp

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
19th Century Victorian Brass Nautilus Shell Shaped Coal Scuttle or Purdonium

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

Pair of World War I Brass Trench Art Shells/Vases, France
Pair of World War I Brass Trench Art Shells/Vases, France

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

Rare Arts & Crafts Brass Fireplace Mantel Screen with Scroll Leaf & Shell Motif
Rare Arts & Crafts Brass Fireplace Mantel Screen with Scroll Leaf & Shell Motif

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

Pair of WWI Antique Trench Art Brass Artillery Shell Vases France 75mm
Pair of WWI Antique Trench Art Brass Artillery Shell Vases France 75mm

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

French Pair World War i Brass Thistle & Cross of Lorraine Shells Casing
French Pair World War i Brass Thistle & Cross of Lorraine Shells Casing

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

French Pair of World War I Brass Engraved Shell Casings Trench Artillery, French
French Pair of World War I Brass Engraved Shell Casings Trench Artillery, French

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

French Pair of World War I Brass Heron Engraved Shells Casing Trench Artillery
French Pair of World War I Brass Heron Engraved Shells Casing Trench Artillery

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

Natural fossil of pecten shell, on wooden stand and brass stick
Natural fossil of pecten shell, on wooden stand and brass stick

Natural fossil of pecten shell, on wooden stand and brass stick

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

This piece of fossil shell, named "pecten" or scallop, was found in Lubéron, south of france, and

Category

15th Century and Earlier French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Limestone

Antique WW1 Era Brass Trench Art Engraved Shell Casing Dinner Bell or Gong
Antique WW1 Era Brass Trench Art Engraved Shell Casing Dinner Bell or Gong

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

Art Deco English Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Box, circa 1920
Art Deco English Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Box, circa 1920

Art Deco English Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Box, circa 1920

Located in Pearland, TX

A stylish antique Art Deco English tortoise shell and mother of pearl tessellated box with a hinged

Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Secessionist Bronze Mermaid Shell Lamp by Gustav Gurschner
Secessionist Bronze Mermaid Shell Lamp by Gustav Gurschner

Secessionist Bronze Mermaid Shell Lamp by Gustav Gurschner

By Gustave Gurschner

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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
Boulle Opening Game Table in Ebony Tortoise Shell and Leather

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 Amethyst Accented in Bronze Stand
Shell Amethyst Accented in Bronze Stand

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

French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell
French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell

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

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

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
Shell Amethyst Accented in Bronze Stand

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

Quilted Double Shell Snap-in Pendent
Quilted Double Shell Snap-in Pendent

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

Dutch Colonial Indonesian Tortoiseshell Box with Gilded Brass mounts
Dutch Colonial Indonesian Tortoiseshell Box with Gilded Brass mounts

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

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Shell Peppers
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Shell Peppers

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
Vintage 1920's Small Italian Deco Shell Pendant

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

English shell base Queen Anne candlestick, c. 1760
English shell base Queen Anne candlestick, c. 1760

English shell base Queen Anne candlestick, c. 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

Art Nouveau Shell with Handle by Albert Koehler
Art Nouveau Shell with Handle by Albert Koehler

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

Antique Historicism Box, Birch, Marqueterie, Shell Inlay, Germany, circa 1880
Antique Historicism Box, Birch, Marqueterie, Shell Inlay, Germany, circa 1880

Antique Historicism Box, Birch, Marqueterie, Shell Inlay, Germany, circa 1880

Located in Regensburg, DE

maple and ebony inlays on the edges. * Large oval inlay with beautiful shell motif and pyrography on the

Category

1880s German Neoclassical Revival Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads
Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads

Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads

Located in Milford, DE

Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads, Featuring Bronze Ritual Pendant

Category

Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Mixed Metal, Brass

A Large First World War Leather Shell Carrier Stick Stand
A Large First World War Leather Shell Carrier Stick Stand

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

Black Forest Horn Table and Stools
Black Forest Horn Table and Stools

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

Tortoiseshell, Brass, ebonized Fruitwood and Ormolu Boulle center table
Tortoiseshell, Brass, ebonized Fruitwood and Ormolu Boulle center table

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

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2022
    You 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, 2021
    Most 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Antique 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, 2022
    There 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, 2023
    To 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, 2021
    The 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.