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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

19th Century Dutch Marquetry Walnut Chest of Drawers
19th Century Dutch Marquetry Walnut Chest of Drawers

19th Century Dutch Marquetry Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Early 1800s Dutch Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Antique George III Mahogany & Marquetry Linen Press
Antique George III Mahogany & Marquetry Linen Press

Antique George III Mahogany & Marquetry Linen Press

Located in London, GB

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

Category

19th Century English Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Mahogany, Fruitwood

Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Seven-Drawer Chest, Early 19th Century
Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Seven-Drawer Chest, Early 19th Century

Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Seven-Drawer Chest, Early 19th Century

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Early 1800s Dutch Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Work Table, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Work Table, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Work Table, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

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

Category

19th Century English Antique Brass Shells

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Walnut Chest of Drawers
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Walnut Chest of Drawers

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

wood, mother-of-pearl, pewter, brass, silver or shell) of different colours are inserted into surface

Category

1780s Dutch Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Pair of Dutch Marquetry Walnut Bedside Chests
18th Century Pair of Dutch Marquetry Walnut Bedside Chests

18th Century Pair of Dutch Marquetry Walnut Bedside Chests

Located in London, GB

decorative artistry where pieces of material (such as wood, mother-of-pearl, pewter, brass silver or shell

Category

1790s Dutch Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century Dutch Walnut & Floral Marquetry Corner Cabinet
18th Century Dutch Walnut & Floral Marquetry Corner Cabinet

18th Century Dutch Walnut & Floral Marquetry Corner Cabinet

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1780s Dutch Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Walnut

Antique George III Walnut Library Writing Table Desk, 18th Century
Antique George III Walnut Library Writing Table Desk, 18th Century

Antique George III Walnut Library Writing Table Desk, 18th Century

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1780s English George III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Walnut  and Marquetry Low Corner Cabinet, 19th Century
Antique Walnut  and Marquetry Low Corner Cabinet, 19th Century

Antique Walnut and Marquetry Low Corner Cabinet, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1860s French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Ormolu

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

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

Category

1880s French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique Victorian Bedroom Suite by Edwards & Roberts, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Bedroom Suite by Edwards & Roberts, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Bedroom Suite by Edwards & Roberts, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

decorative artistry where pieces of material (such as wood, mother-of-pearl, pewter, brass silver or shell

Category

1880s English Antique Brass Shells

19th Century Victorian Washstand Edwards & Roberts
19th Century Victorian Washstand Edwards & Roberts

19th Century Victorian Washstand Edwards & Roberts

By Edwards & Roberts

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Ebonised Boulle Bookcase Cabinet 1860
Antique Victorian Ebonised Boulle Bookcase Cabinet 1860

Antique Victorian Ebonised Boulle Bookcase Cabinet 1860

Located in London, GB

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

Category

19th Century French Antique Brass Shells

Antique French Ebonized Boulle Display Cabinet
Antique French Ebonized Boulle Display Cabinet

Antique French Ebonized Boulle Display Cabinet

Located in London, GB

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

Category

19th Century French Antique Brass Shells

Antique French Napoleon III Marquetry Cabinet, circa 1860
Antique French Napoleon III Marquetry Cabinet, circa 1860

Antique French Napoleon III Marquetry Cabinet, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

wood, mother-of-pearl, pewter, brass silver or shell) of different colours are inserted into surface

Category

1860s French Antique Brass Shells

Antique Edwardian Flame Mahogany Marquetry Chest
Antique Edwardian Flame Mahogany Marquetry Chest

Antique Edwardian Flame Mahogany Marquetry Chest

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1910s English Edwardian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Marquetry Card Table, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Marquetry Card Table, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Marquetry Card Table, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Inlaid Canterbury, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Inlaid Canterbury, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Inlaid Canterbury, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Walnut

Antique Near Pair Demilune Mahogany & Marquetry Console Tables, 19th Century
Antique Near Pair Demilune Mahogany & Marquetry Console Tables, 19th Century

Antique Near Pair Demilune Mahogany & Marquetry Console Tables, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

decorative artistry where pieces of material (such as wood, mother-of-pearl, pewter, brass silver or shell

Category

1890s English Regency Revival Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Louis Revival Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour
19th Century Louis Revival Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour

19th Century Louis Revival Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1860s French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Dutch Marquetry Armchair C1840 19th Century
Antique Dutch Marquetry Armchair C1840 19th Century

Antique Dutch Marquetry Armchair C1840 19th Century

Located in London, GB

cabinet-makers (ébénistes) and gave his name to a technique of marquetry employing shell and brass with

Category

1840s Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Secretaire Abattant Mother of Pearl 1880
Antique French Secretaire Abattant Mother of Pearl 1880

Antique French Secretaire Abattant Mother of Pearl 1880

Located in London, GB

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

Category

19th Century French Antique Brass Shells

Antique Victorian Bedroom Suite by Edwards & Roberts, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Bedroom Suite by Edwards & Roberts, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Bedroom Suite by Edwards & Roberts, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1880s British Antique Brass Shells

Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Commode Chest, 19th Century
Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Commode Chest, 19th Century

Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Commode Chest, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

cabinet-makers (ébénistes) and gave his name to a technique of marquetry employing shell and brass with

Category

1880s French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Rosewood Three-Drawer Serpentine Chest, circa 1860
Antique French Rosewood Three-Drawer Serpentine Chest, circa 1860

Antique French Rosewood Three-Drawer Serpentine Chest, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

employing shell and brass with pewter in arabesque or intricately foliate designs. Ormolu (from French

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Brass Shells

Antique Victorian Walnut Marquetry Pier Cabinet c.1870
Antique Victorian Walnut Marquetry Pier Cabinet c.1870

Antique Victorian Walnut Marquetry Pier Cabinet c.1870

Located in London, GB

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

Category

19th Century English Antique Brass Shells

Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Display Cabinet Vitrine, circa 1780
Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Display Cabinet Vitrine, circa 1780

Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Display Cabinet Vitrine, circa 1780

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1780s Dutch Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Walnut

Antique Set of 11 Dutch Marquetry Walnut Chairs, 18th Century
Antique Set of 11 Dutch Marquetry Walnut Chairs, 18th Century

Antique Set of 11 Dutch Marquetry Walnut Chairs, 18th Century

Located in London, GB

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

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Brass Shells

19th Century French Louis Revival Ormolu Marquetry Card Games Table
19th Century French Louis Revival Ormolu Marquetry Card Games Table

19th Century French Louis Revival Ormolu Marquetry Card Games Table

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1870s French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Sheraton Revival Satinwood and Marquetry Étagère Tray Table
19th Century Sheraton Revival Satinwood and Marquetry Étagère Tray Table

19th Century Sheraton Revival Satinwood and Marquetry Étagère Tray Table

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1890s English Sheraton Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Glass, Satinwood

Antique Lady's Marquetry Inlaid Cylinder Bureau Desk, circa 1880
Antique Lady's Marquetry Inlaid Cylinder Bureau Desk, circa 1880

Antique Lady's Marquetry Inlaid Cylinder Bureau Desk, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

employing shell and brass with pewter in arabesque or intricately foliate designs. Please feel free to

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Syrian Inlaid Revolving Bookcase c.1880
Antique Syrian Inlaid Revolving Bookcase c.1880

Antique Syrian Inlaid Revolving Bookcase c.1880

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1880s Syrian Antique Brass Shells

19th Century Edwardian Inlaid Rosewood Cabinet
19th Century Edwardian Inlaid Rosewood Cabinet

19th Century Edwardian Inlaid Rosewood Cabinet

Located in London, GB

, mother-of-pearl, pewter, brass silver or shell) of different colours are inserted into surface wood

Category

1890s British Edwardian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Bombe' Bureau, circa 1780
Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Bombe' Bureau, circa 1780

Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Bombe' Bureau, circa 1780

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Late 18th Century Antique Brass Shells

Antique French Louis XV Revival, Revolving Bookcase, circa 1880
Antique French Louis XV Revival, Revolving Bookcase, circa 1880

Antique French Louis XV Revival, Revolving Bookcase, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Shells

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Music Canterbury Magazine Rack 19th C
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Music Canterbury Magazine Rack 19th C

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Music Canterbury Magazine Rack 19th C

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Ormolu Mountred Marquetry Display Cabinet 19th C
Antique French Ormolu Mountred Marquetry Display Cabinet 19th C

Antique French Ormolu Mountred Marquetry Display Cabinet 19th C

Located in London, GB

as wood, mother of pearl, pewter, brass silver or shell) of different colours are inserted into

Category

1870s French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Bureau, 19th Century
Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Bureau, 19th Century

Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Bureau, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

employing shell and brass with pewter in arabesque or intricately foliate designs. Ormolu (from French

Category

1870s French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Display Cabinet c.1780
Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Display Cabinet c.1780

Antique Dutch Marquetry Walnut Display Cabinet c.1780

Located in London, GB

. Marquetry is decorative artistry where pieces of material (such as wood, mother of pearl, pewter, brass

Category

1780s Dutch Antique Brass Shells

Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Oval Coffee Table, circa 1860
Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Oval Coffee Table, circa 1860

Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Oval Coffee Table, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

employing shell and brass with pewter in arabesque or intricately foliate designs. Burr walnut refers to

Category

1860s British Antique Brass Shells

Antique Edwardian Drop Flap Occasional Side Table, circa 1900
Antique Edwardian Drop Flap Occasional Side Table, circa 1900

Antique Edwardian Drop Flap Occasional Side Table, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Early 1900s British Antique Brass Shells

Antique Dutch Marquetry Flame Mahogany Mirror, circa 1800
Antique Dutch Marquetry Flame Mahogany Mirror, circa 1800

Antique Dutch Marquetry Flame Mahogany Mirror, circa 1800

Located in London, GB

employing shell and brass with pewter in arabesque or intricately foliate designs.  

Category

Early 1800s Dutch Antique Brass Shells

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Dressing Table Mirror
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Dressing Table Mirror

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Dressing Table Mirror

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1790s Dutch Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Oval Coffee Table, 19th Century
Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Oval Coffee Table, 19th Century

Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Oval Coffee Table, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Walnut

Antique Edwardian Rosewood Occasional Table, circa 1880
Antique Edwardian Rosewood Occasional Table, circa 1880

Antique Edwardian Rosewood Occasional Table, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1880s English Antique Brass Shells

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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.