Skip to main content

Antique Brass Shells

to
50
675
414
725
265
257
257
175
133
91
70
66
64
50
48
47
31
30
29
25
21
18
13
8
8
8
7
6
6
6
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
11
5
4
4
3
Sort By
19th Century Antique Dome-Top Jewellery Box with Abalone Medallion
19th Century Antique Dome-Top Jewellery Box with Abalone Medallion

19th Century Antique Dome-Top Jewellery Box with Abalone Medallion

Located in Northampton, GB

medallion at the centre of the lid. The medallion is flanked by two large brass twisted rope mounts, which

Category

19th Century British High Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Brass, Metal, Other, Metallic Thread

WWI Trench Art Bullet Casing
WWI Trench Art Bullet Casing

WWI Trench Art Bullet Casing

Located in Pasadena, CA

World War I French trench art made from bullet shell casing. Solid brass.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Late Victorian Decanter Box & Games Compendium
Late Victorian Decanter Box & Games Compendium

Late Victorian Decanter Box & Games Compendium

Located in Altrincham, GB

casket with brass handles and shell inlaid decoration and satinwood and boxwood line inlay. The lid is

Category

1890s English Sheraton Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Italian, Lombardia, Rococo Walnut and Inlaid Two-Drawer Commode
Italian, Lombardia, Rococo Walnut and Inlaid Two-Drawer Commode

Italian, Lombardia, Rococo Walnut and Inlaid Two-Drawer Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

drawers, the top, drawer fronts, and sides all having patterned scrollwork inlays, with brass ring pulls

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Rococo Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

19th Century Pair of Continental Carved Oak Doors
19th Century Pair of Continental Carved Oak Doors

19th Century Pair of Continental Carved Oak Doors

Located in Dallas, TX

carvings of acanthus leaves, fluer-de-lis, and sea shells. The intricate brass and copper embossed handles

Category

Late 19th Century European Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Copper

French 19th Century Boulle ‘Bonheur du Jour’, circa 1870
French 19th Century Boulle ‘Bonheur du Jour’, circa 1870

French 19th Century Boulle ‘Bonheur du Jour’, circa 1870

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

, the whole raised on serpentine cabriole legs and profusely inlaid with brass and tortoise shell

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Fine Sheraton Period  Serpentine Mahogany Sideboard with Inlay.
Fine Sheraton Period  Serpentine Mahogany Sideboard with Inlay.

Fine Sheraton Period Serpentine Mahogany Sideboard with Inlay.

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine sheraton period serpentine mahogany sideboard with tamboor door, shell inlay and brass

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Antique Pair of Edwardian Mahogany Marquetry Bedside Chests, 19th Century
Antique Pair of Edwardian Mahogany Marquetry Bedside Chests, 19th Century

Antique Pair of Edwardian Mahogany Marquetry Bedside Chests, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

pearl, pewter, brass silver or shell) of different colours are inserted into surface wood veneer to form

Category

1890s English Edwardian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Superb Regency Mahogany Sideboard / Desk Paw Feet
Superb Regency Mahogany Sideboard / Desk Paw Feet

Superb Regency Mahogany Sideboard / Desk Paw Feet

Located in London, GB

pair of panelled doors set on cast metal paw feet and its original brass handles with shell caps

Category

19th Century Irish Regency Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Serpentine-Front Boulle Cabinet, Inlays and Marble, France, 1880
Napoleon III Serpentine-Front Boulle Cabinet, Inlays and Marble, France, 1880

Napoleon III Serpentine-Front Boulle Cabinet, Inlays and Marble, France, 1880

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

inlays of brass & tortoise shell. Cabinet features serpentine front & sides, and has original white

Category

1880s French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Ormolu, Brass, Bronze

Antique Cabinet, Country French Confiturier
Antique Cabinet, Country French Confiturier

Antique Cabinet, Country French Confiturier

Located in Dallas, TX

charming provincial look rendered from solid oak and carved with stylized shell and foliates. Brass pull

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Large Italian Baroque Silver Repousse Mirror
Large Italian Baroque Silver Repousse Mirror

Large Italian Baroque Silver Repousse Mirror

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large and impressive cartouche-form repoussé silvered-brass mirror with shells and C-scrolls

Category

19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Silver, Brass

19th Century Religious Clock in Louis XIV Style
19th Century Religious Clock in Louis XIV Style

19th Century Religious Clock in Louis XIV Style

Located in Paris, FR

Napoleon III religious clock in Louis XIV style inlaid with turtle shell, ebony and brass imitating

Category

19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Maison Giroux Jewelry Decorative Boulle Marquetry Box
Napoleon III Maison Giroux Jewelry Decorative Boulle Marquetry Box

Napoleon III Maison Giroux Jewelry Decorative Boulle Marquetry Box

By Maison Giroux

Located in Paris, FR

, inlays of 5 materials - precious woods, mother of pearl, brass,tortoise shell & blue horn. Inside covered

Category

1870s French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

18thC Louis XV Boulle and Gilt Bronze Bracket Clock by Michel
18thC Louis XV Boulle and Gilt Bronze Bracket Clock by Michel

18thC Louis XV Boulle and Gilt Bronze Bracket Clock by Michel

By Michel

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

rope trim ending in toupie feet, the back with brass and floral shell inlays. Signed Michel a Dijon on

Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

A Charming American Carved Oak Turtle-Form Crachoir
A Charming American Carved Oak Turtle-Form Crachoir

A Charming American Carved Oak Turtle-Form Crachoir

Located in San Francisco, CA

A charming American carved oak turtle-form crachoir; the well-defined domed shell emanating an

Category

19th Century American Antique Brass Shells

Pair of Antique Portraits in Boulle Frames
Pair of Antique Portraits in Boulle Frames

Pair of Antique Portraits in Boulle Frames

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Pair of pretty hand-painted portraits in boulle frames patterned inlays of brass and tortoise shell

Category

19th Century English Antique Brass Shells

Hepplewhite Style Satinwood Inlaid  Mahogany Cellarette on Stand
Hepplewhite Style Satinwood Inlaid  Mahogany Cellarette on Stand

Hepplewhite Style Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Cellarette on Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

brass hardware and inlaid conch shells, resting on a satinwood inlaid plinth base. Now on a custom stand

Category

Mid-19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Marble and Enamel Clock Face
Marble and Enamel Clock Face

Marble and Enamel Clock Face

Located in New York, NY

with brass and tortoise shell insets. Without clock works.

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Brass Shells

A Rare Anglo-Persian Inlaid Circular Occasional/Drinks Table
A Rare Anglo-Persian Inlaid Circular Occasional/Drinks Table

A Rare Anglo-Persian Inlaid Circular Occasional/Drinks Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

a rare example of Anglo-Persian furniture and a jewel of a table adorned overall with fine shell

Category

Early 1900s Indian Anglo Raj Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Wood

French Provincial Walnut Chest
French Provincial Walnut Chest

French Provincial Walnut Chest

Located in Charleston, SC

French three drawer Walnut provincial chest with carved floral and shell motif, original brasses

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Walnut

A Curious American  Copper-Plated Turtle-Form Crachoir
A Curious American  Copper-Plated Turtle-Form Crachoir

A Curious American Copper-Plated Turtle-Form Crachoir

Located in San Francisco, CA

the domed hinged shell revealing a brass dish; raised on 4 splayed feet

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Shells

Napoleaon III Boulle Bookcase
Napoleaon III Boulle Bookcase

Napoleaon III Boulle Bookcase

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Montreal, QC

An exquisite bookcase done in the distinctive brass and tortoise shell inlay work inspired by Andre

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Tray
Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Tray

Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Tray

Located in Cheshire, GB

Edwardian mahogany and satinwood inlaid oval twin handled tray, having raised pierced brass border

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Mahogany

Italian, Venezia, Rococo Period Walnut 2-Door Credenza, Mid 18th Century
Italian, Venezia, Rococo Period Walnut 2-Door Credenza, Mid 18th Century

Italian, Venezia, Rococo Period Walnut 2-Door Credenza, Mid 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

two doors opening to reveal interior shelving, the solid walnut doors have bookmatched grain and shell

Category

1750s Italian Rococo Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Walnut

Georgian Mahogany Sideboard, circa 1800
Georgian Mahogany Sideboard, circa 1800

Georgian Mahogany Sideboard, circa 1800

Located in Brighton, Sussex

brass handles, Boxwood inlaid sea shells and stringing. Raised on square tapering legs, terminating on

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Mahogany

English George III Greek Key Inlaid Bow Front Brandy Board, Early 19th Century
English George III Greek Key Inlaid Bow Front Brandy Board, Early 19th Century

English George III Greek Key Inlaid Bow Front Brandy Board, Early 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

An early 19th century English George III bow-front brandy board with brass rail, center shell inlay

Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

Signed French Cabinet, Mid-19th Century
Signed French Cabinet, Mid-19th Century

Signed French Cabinet, Mid-19th Century

Located in Kastrup, DK

with gilt bronze, inlaid with tortoise shell and brass. Plate of Belgian black marble. The door is

Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Fine Quality French Opera Glasses and Case, circa 1900, Iris, Paris
Fine Quality French Opera Glasses and Case, circa 1900, Iris, Paris

Fine Quality French Opera Glasses and Case, circa 1900, Iris, Paris

By Iris, Paris

Located in Bath, GB

A superb quality pair of opera glasses made from polished brass and mother of pearl shell with it's

Category

Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Brass Shells

Antique Regence Marble Top Commode
Antique Regence Marble Top Commode

Antique Regence Marble Top Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

molded detailing enhanced by the cast brass pulls and keyguards. Shells and foliates appear on the

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Burled Wood Buffet
French 19th Century Burled Wood Buffet

French 19th Century Burled Wood Buffet

By A. Belokopytoff

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

over shaped apron with fan or shell like motif. Brass handles on drawers, double barrel hinges on doors

Category

19th Century French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat
19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat

19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An exceptional 19th century French boulle bureau plat of outstanding quality. Having engraved brass

Category

19th Century Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Leather

19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode or Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode or Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Louis Philippe Commode or Chest of Drawers

Located in Winter Park, FL

A beautiful 19th century Louis Philippe commode made in crotch mahogany. Brass dolphin and shell

Category

Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Wood

Antique Burr Walnut Bureau
Antique Burr Walnut Bureau

Antique Burr Walnut Bureau

Located in London, GB

and crossbanded. The sides are curved and concaved. There is a single drawer with brass handles & a

Category

1920s English Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Spanish Inlaid Varqueno on Stand
18th Century Spanish Inlaid Varqueno on Stand

18th Century Spanish Inlaid Varqueno on Stand

Located in Cypress, CA

Remarkable 18th century Spanish baroque tortoise shell inlaid and brass mounted walnut cabinet on

Category

Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Walnut

Ebony and Boulle Side Cabinet
Ebony and Boulle Side Cabinet

Ebony and Boulle Side Cabinet

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

brass and tortoise-shell ‘Boulle’ inlaid doors and panels, the case further embellished with inlaid

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Brass Shells

19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century, French Oak Chest of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

a cockle shell. The brass drop handles are similarly ornate, decorated with the motif of victory

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Oak

Vintage Cast Iron Lawn Sprinkler, Sitting Wood Duck, Nuydea Foundry
Vintage Cast Iron Lawn Sprinkler, Sitting Wood Duck, Nuydea Foundry

Vintage Cast Iron Lawn Sprinkler, Sitting Wood Duck, Nuydea Foundry

Located in Downingtown, PA

iron early lawn sprinkler is in the form of a wood duck sitting on an upturned clam shell with original

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century English Pedestal Sideboard with Mirror Back
19th Century English Pedestal Sideboard with Mirror Back

19th Century English Pedestal Sideboard with Mirror Back

Located in Hixson, TN

straight cut to the fronts and sides. Brass pulls with centred shell motif. There are three functional

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Writing Desk

Located in Suffolk, GB

original oval brass handles. It boasts inlaid shell supports to the knee hole centre and stands on very

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Other

19th Century Victorian Wardrobe by Edwards & Roberts
19th Century Victorian Wardrobe by Edwards & Roberts

19th Century Victorian Wardrobe by Edwards & Roberts

Located in London, GB

, pewter, brass silver or shell) of different colours are inserted into surface wood veneer to form

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Architects Plan Drawer Cabinet or Chest of Drawers
Early 20th Century Architects Plan Drawer Cabinet or Chest of Drawers

Early 20th Century Architects Plan Drawer Cabinet or Chest of Drawers

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

(only one is functional). Original fittings and shell handles in brass, as well as some letter

Category

Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Oak

Antique Dutch Floral Marquetry Mahogany Stool 19th Century
Antique Dutch Floral Marquetry Mahogany Stool 19th Century

Antique Dutch Floral Marquetry Mahogany Stool 19th Century

Located in London, GB

, pewter, brass silver or shell) of different colours are inserted into surface wood veneer to form

Category

1820s Dutch Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Walnut Marquetry Marble Top Pier Cabinet 19th Century
Antique French Walnut Marquetry Marble Top Pier Cabinet 19th Century

Antique French Walnut Marquetry Marble Top Pier Cabinet 19th Century

Located in London, GB

material (such as wood, mother of pearl, pewter, brass silver or shell) of different colors are inserted

Category

1860s French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique Dutch Mahogany and Marquetry Wardrobe, 19th Century
Antique Dutch Mahogany and Marquetry Wardrobe, 19th Century

Antique Dutch Mahogany and Marquetry Wardrobe, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

pearl, pewter, brass silver or shell) of different colors are inserted into surface wood veneer to form

Category

1840s Dutch Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Louis Revival Marquetry Commode 19th Century
Antique French Louis Revival Marquetry Commode 19th Century

Antique French Louis Revival Marquetry Commode 19th Century

Located in London, GB

where pieces of material (such as wood, mother of pearl, pewter, brass silver or shell) of different

Category

1870s French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Marble

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Brass Shells", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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.