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Antique Dutch Marquetry Burr Walnut Armchair, circa 1800
Antique Dutch Marquetry Burr Walnut Armchair, circa 1800

Antique Dutch Marquetry Burr Walnut Armchair, circa 1800

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Brass Shells

Antique Pair of French Marquetry Bedside Chests, circa 1900
Antique Pair of French Marquetry Bedside Chests, circa 1900

Antique Pair of French Marquetry Bedside Chests, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Brass Shells

Antique Mahogany & Marquetry Sarcophagus Cellaret c.1880
Antique Mahogany & Marquetry Sarcophagus Cellaret c.1880

Antique Mahogany & Marquetry Sarcophagus Cellaret c.1880

Located in London, GB

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

Category

19th Century English Antique Brass Shells

18th Century Dutch Mahogany Floral Marquetry Side Table
18th Century Dutch Mahogany Floral Marquetry Side Table

18th Century Dutch Mahogany Floral Marquetry Side Table

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1780s Dutch Antique Brass Shells

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Console Table
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Console Table

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Console Table

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

Boxwood, Satinwood, Walnut

Antique French Kidney Occasional Dressing Table and Mirror, circa 1860
Antique French Kidney Occasional Dressing Table and Mirror, circa 1860

Antique French Kidney Occasional Dressing Table and Mirror, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Antique Sheraton Revival Mahogany Inlaid Armchair, 19th Century
Antique Sheraton Revival Mahogany Inlaid Armchair, 19th Century

Antique Sheraton Revival Mahogany Inlaid Armchair, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1880s Sheraton Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Console Tables 19th Century
Antique Console Tables 19th Century

Antique Console Tables 19th Century

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1890s English Regency Revival Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

19th Century Pair of Burr Walnut Marquetry Pier Cabinets
19th Century Pair of Burr Walnut Marquetry Pier Cabinets

19th Century Pair of Burr Walnut Marquetry Pier Cabinets

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Pier Cabinet
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Pier Cabinet

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Pier Cabinet

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

19th Century Burr Walnut and Marquetry Shaped Oval Loo Table
19th Century Burr Walnut and Marquetry Shaped Oval Loo Table

19th Century Burr Walnut and Marquetry Shaped Oval Loo Table

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Edwardian Oval Satinwood Marquetry Tray
Early 20th Century Edwardian Oval Satinwood Marquetry Tray

Early 20th Century Edwardian Oval Satinwood Marquetry Tray

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century French Marquetry Card Games Table
19th Century French Marquetry Card Games Table

19th Century French Marquetry Card Games Table

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1870s French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Marquetry Basket Base Oval Loo Table, circa 1870
Antique Marquetry Basket Base Oval Loo Table, circa 1870

Antique Marquetry Basket Base Oval Loo Table, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Brass Shells

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

Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Oval Loo Table, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1860s British Antique Brass Shells

Antique Louis XV Revival Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Commode, 1920s
Antique Louis XV Revival Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Commode, 1920s

Antique Louis XV Revival Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Commode, 1920s

Located in London, GB

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

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1920s French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table Desk, circa 1900
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table Desk, circa 1900

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table Desk, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Shells

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table Desk, circa 1900
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table Desk, circa 1900

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table Desk, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Early 1900s English Antique Brass Shells

Antique Dutch Mahogany Marquetry Corner Cabinet, circa 1780
Antique Dutch Mahogany Marquetry Corner Cabinet, circa 1780

Antique Dutch Mahogany Marquetry Corner Cabinet, circa 1780

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1780s Dutch Antique Brass Shells

Antique English Marquetry Etagere Occasional Coffee Table 19th Century
Antique English Marquetry Etagere Occasional Coffee Table 19th Century

Antique English Marquetry Etagere Occasional Coffee Table 19th Century

Located in London, GB

employing shell and brass with pewter in arabesque or intricately foliate designs. Etagère is a piece of

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Early 20th Century Pair of Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Side Chairs
Early 20th Century Pair of Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Side Chairs

Early 20th Century Pair of Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Side Chairs

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

Antique French Burr Walnut Marquetry Dressing Table Mirror, circa 1860
Antique French Burr Walnut Marquetry Dressing Table Mirror, circa 1860

Antique French Burr Walnut Marquetry Dressing Table Mirror, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Antique Edwards & Roberts Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Ladies Writing Desk
Antique Edwards & Roberts Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Ladies Writing Desk

Antique Edwards & Roberts Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Ladies Writing Desk

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

1870s English Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Sorrento Occasional Table, circa 1860
Antique Sorrento Occasional Table, circa 1860

Antique Sorrento Occasional Table, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1860s Italian Antique Brass Shells

Antique Grandfather Clock by W North, Leckonfield circa 1780
Antique Grandfather Clock by W North, Leckonfield circa 1780

Antique Grandfather Clock by W North, Leckonfield circa 1780

Located in London, GB

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

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Brass Shells

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Credenza, circa 1860
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Credenza, circa 1860

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Credenza, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

employing shell and brass with pewter in arabesque or intricately foliate designs. Our reference: 07117

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique Lombardy Milanese Walnut Bureau, circa 1750
Antique Lombardy Milanese Walnut Bureau, circa 1750

Antique Lombardy Milanese Walnut Bureau, circa 1750

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1750s Italian Antique Brass Shells

Antique Victorian Inlaid Marquetry Sofa Table c.1860
Antique Victorian Inlaid Marquetry Sofa Table c.1860

Antique Victorian Inlaid Marquetry Sofa Table c.1860

Located in London, GB

employing shell and brass with pewter in arabesque or intricately foliate designs. Our reference: 06376

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Brass Shells

Antique Dutch Mahogany Marquetry Corner Cabinet, circa 1780
Antique Dutch Mahogany Marquetry Corner Cabinet, circa 1780

Antique Dutch Mahogany Marquetry Corner Cabinet, circa 1780

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Brass Shells

Antique Inlaid Marquetry Mahogany Kidney Desk, circa 1900
Antique Inlaid Marquetry Mahogany Kidney Desk, circa 1900

Antique Inlaid Marquetry Mahogany Kidney Desk, 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 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

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

Category

18th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Brass Shells

Antique Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet, circa 1800
Antique Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet, circa 1800

Antique Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Secretaire Cabinet, circa 1800

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Early 1800s Dutch Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

19th Century Sheraton Revival Satinwood Centre Occasional Table
19th Century Sheraton Revival Satinwood Centre Occasional Table

19th Century Sheraton Revival Satinwood Centre Occasional Table

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Victorian Ormolu-Mounted Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Cabinet, 19th Century
Victorian Ormolu-Mounted Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Cabinet, 19th Century

Victorian Ormolu-Mounted Burr Walnut Floral Marquetry Cabinet, 19th Century

By Edwards & Roberts

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Marquetry Bureau Plat Writing Table, French
19th Century Marquetry Bureau Plat Writing Table, French

19th Century Marquetry Bureau Plat Writing Table, French

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1850s French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Ormolu

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

Antique French Louis Revival Marquetry Commode Chest, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1890s French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Walnut Marquetry Pier Cabinet c.1860
Antique Victorian Walnut Marquetry Pier Cabinet c.1860

Antique Victorian Walnut Marquetry Pier Cabinet c.1860

Located in London, GB

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

Category

19th Century English Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Walnut & Marquetry Commode Rouge Marble, 19th Century
Antique French Walnut & Marquetry Commode Rouge Marble, 19th Century

Antique French Walnut & Marquetry Commode Rouge Marble, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

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

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

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

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Brass Shells

Antique Victorian Petite Burr Walnut Extending Dining Table 19th C
Antique Victorian Petite Burr Walnut Extending Dining Table 19th C

Antique Victorian Petite Burr Walnut Extending Dining Table 19th C

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Table
19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Table

19th Century Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Table

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Rosewood and Satinwood Marquetry Low Corner Cabinet
19th Century Rosewood and Satinwood Marquetry Low Corner Cabinet

19th Century Rosewood and Satinwood Marquetry Low Corner Cabinet

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1860s French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Rosewood, Satinwood

19th Century Dutch Flame Mahogany and Floral Marquetry Mirror
19th Century Dutch Flame Mahogany and Floral Marquetry Mirror

19th Century Dutch Flame Mahogany and Floral Marquetry Mirror

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

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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.