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Important French Tea Caddy, circa 1870
Important French Tea Caddy, circa 1870

Important French Tea Caddy, circa 1870

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful French tea caddy, tortoise shell with brass inlays, with double lidded interior, circa

Category

19th Century French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Intricately Inlaid English Victorian Marquetry Oval Tray with Brass Handles
Intricately Inlaid English Victorian Marquetry Oval Tray with Brass Handles

Intricately Inlaid English Victorian Marquetry Oval Tray with Brass Handles

Located in San Francisco, CA

The oval mahogany tray with raised gallery of alternating wood all flanked by brass handles

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Mahogany

English George III Style 19th Century Sideboard in Mahogany with Brass Rail
English George III Style 19th Century Sideboard in Mahogany with Brass Rail

English George III Style 19th Century Sideboard in Mahogany with Brass Rail

Located in Atlanta, GA

English George III Style 19th Century Sideboard in Mahogany with Brass Rail, shaped Sides and Shell

Category

19th Century English George III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Mahogany

Spanish Baroque 18th Century Specimen Cabinet on the Original Stand
Spanish Baroque 18th Century Specimen Cabinet on the Original Stand

Spanish Baroque 18th Century Specimen Cabinet on the Original Stand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular and most decorative Spanish Baroque 18th century ebony, brass, gilt metal, iron and

Category

18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century English Victorian Ebonised Boulle Marquetry Credenza
19th Century English Victorian Ebonised Boulle Marquetry Credenza

19th Century English Victorian Ebonised Boulle Marquetry Credenza

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

, divided and flanked by cast brackets, and applied with swag draped fluted pilasters, brass inlaid

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Small Moroccan Style Table or Stool with Extensive Inlay
Small Moroccan Style Table or Stool with Extensive Inlay

Small Moroccan Style Table or Stool with Extensive Inlay

Located in Troy, MI

or stool in Moroccan style hand made in India. This piece features extensive bone, shell and brass

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Moorish Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Boulle Set Desk Cabinet and Chairs Andre Charles Boulle
19th Century French Boulle Set Desk Cabinet and Chairs Andre Charles Boulle

19th Century French Boulle Set Desk Cabinet and Chairs Andre Charles Boulle

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Palermo, Sicily

height cm.77, width cm.150, depth cm.88 Everything to be restored with missing brass parts as shown in

Category

1860s French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Antique French Boulle Box
Antique French Boulle Box

Antique French Boulle Box

Located in Vilnius, LT

Antique French boulle marquetry box. The wooden box is decorated with inlaid brass and

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Madagascar Giant Seashell Mounted Objects, 1900, France
Pair of Antique Madagascar Giant Seashell Mounted Objects, 1900, France

Pair of Antique Madagascar Giant Seashell Mounted Objects, 1900, France

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Antique pair of French colonial unique giant shells, they are mounted on brass and exotic wood

Category

Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Madagascar Giant Seashell Mounted Objects, France, 1900
Pair of Antique Madagascar Giant Seashell Mounted Objects, France, 1900

Pair of Antique Madagascar Giant Seashell Mounted Objects, France, 1900

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Antique pair of unique French Colonial giant shells, the Lambis Truncata Spider shells are mounted

Category

Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Victorian Ebonised Boulle Credenza
19th Century English Victorian Ebonised Boulle Credenza

19th Century English Victorian Ebonised Boulle Credenza

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

shell and trailing flowers, inlaid throughout with scrolling leaves above a plinth base. The credenza

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Decorative Box
19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Decorative Box

19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Decorative Box

Located in Forney, TX

sizes, additional storage below, the boxes exterior finished in tortoise shell and other fine decorative

Category

Early 19th Century Regency Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

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

Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

top, brass inlay and tortoiseshell to the top, frieze and legs, gilded ormolu mounts, a single frieze

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Mantel Clock
Large 19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Mantel Clock

Large 19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Mantel Clock

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

to the top, scrolling brass inlaid decoration to the whole, the eight day duration chiming clock

Category

19th Century French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Boulle Louis XVI Style Mazarin / Desk
19th Century French Boulle Louis XVI Style Mazarin / Desk

19th Century French Boulle Louis XVI Style Mazarin / Desk

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

decoration and subjects inlaid in brass and tortoiseshell to the top, sides and base. Having seven bow

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Quality Antique French Boulle Centre Table, circa 1850
Quality Antique French Boulle Centre Table, circa 1850

Quality Antique French Boulle Centre Table, circa 1850

Located in Suffolk, GB

featuring a striking all-over tortoiseshell veneer and profuse inlaid brass decoration. It has fantastic

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Boulle Clock
French Boulle Clock

French Boulle Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French Boulle clock. Gilt bronze embellishments on the tortoise shell body.     

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Victorian Ormolu and Boulle Mounted Ebonised Wood Vitrine Cabinet by Druce & Co
Victorian Ormolu and Boulle Mounted Ebonised Wood Vitrine Cabinet by Druce & Co

Victorian Ormolu and Boulle Mounted Ebonised Wood Vitrine Cabinet by Druce & Co

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

With inlaid Boulle work panels of inlaid brass and tortoiseshell, applied with four classical

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique Georgian Tortoiseshell Jewelry Box
Antique Georgian Tortoiseshell Jewelry Box

Antique Georgian Tortoiseshell Jewelry Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique Georgian tortoiseshell jewelry box with brass handles and ball feet. The outer surface is

Category

1820s English Georgian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

George III Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Dome lid, Two Compartment with Key
George III Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Dome lid, Two Compartment with Key

George III Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Dome lid, Two Compartment with Key

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. The caddy rests on silver plated brass ball feet. Due to its age, over 120 years old, there are some

Category

1820s English George III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Silver, Brass

19th-Century Boulle Inlay Post Box
19th-Century Boulle Inlay Post Box

19th-Century Boulle Inlay Post Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

this exceptional treasure. Its intricate tortoiseshell, brass and pewter inlays represent some of the

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Tortoiseshell Minaudiere Box
Tortoiseshell Minaudiere Box

Tortoiseshell Minaudiere Box

Located in New York, NY

Tortoiseshell Minaudiere Box. Chic antique tortoiseshell clutch with mirrored flap, blotting paper holder and two lidded interior compartments. Italy, 1920’s Dimensions: 5.5" W x 3...

Category

1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Very Decorative and Exquisite Boxes
Very Decorative and Exquisite Boxes

Very Decorative and Exquisite Boxes

Located in Bochum, NRW

Exquisite oval shaped box made of genuine shell pearl, gilt brass mount. Beginning 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Stone, Brass

Louis XV Style Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock with Matching Shelf
Louis XV Style Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock with Matching Shelf

Louis XV Style Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock with Matching Shelf

Located in Madrid, ES

tortoiseshell and ormolu, with brass gilt face and enamel numbers, marked "Nicaud Ft A Toulouse" on the VI. This

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

European Collection Of Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes
European Collection Of Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes

European Collection Of Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

sailing ship - One patinated brass box with polished brass decoration representing birds and flowers

Category

Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Brass, Pewter

Boulle Inlaid Armchair with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Boulle Inlaid Armchair with Gilt Bronze Mounts

Boulle Inlaid Armchair with Gilt Bronze Mounts

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

tortoiseshell, pewter and brass). This has resulted in deep red coloured panels, decorated with metallic

Category

19th Century French Baroque Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Ormolu, Brass, Bronze, Pewter

French 19th Century Boulle-Inlaid Wall Clock
French 19th Century Boulle-Inlaid Wall Clock

French 19th Century Boulle-Inlaid Wall Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

brass, tortoiseshell, and mother-of-pearl surrounding a dial with hand-painted Roman numerals within an

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Geometric Tea Caddy
Geometric Tea Caddy

Geometric Tea Caddy

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Northampton, GB

ebony. The Tea Caddy is edged in barbershop strips of alternating brass and ebony. The design with a

Category

Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Superb Antique French Opera Glasses Signed Chevalier, Paris c.1900
Superb Antique French Opera Glasses Signed Chevalier, Paris c.1900

Superb Antique French Opera Glasses Signed Chevalier, Paris c.1900

By Chevalier Opticien Paris

Located in Bath, GB

, signed on both eye pieces. The glasses are made from polished brass and Abalone shell with it's rich

Category

Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique Oak Marble Top Apothecary Cabinet
Fine Antique Oak Marble Top Apothecary Cabinet

Fine Antique Oak Marble Top Apothecary Cabinet

Located in Bridgeport, CT

dove-tailed drawers. It's set with 13 pull out drawers of varying size with fine shell form brass bin

Category

19th Century Folk Art Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Marble, Brass

English Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard With Satinwood Inlay, Ca. 1770
English Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard With Satinwood Inlay, Ca. 1770

English Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard With Satinwood Inlay, Ca. 1770

Located in Bridgeport, CT

easily with conforming cross banding, corner shell medallions, brass escutcheons and finely cast brass

Category

Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

English Book Matched Burl Walnut Writing Table. Circa 1850
English Book Matched Burl Walnut Writing Table. Circa 1850

English Book Matched Burl Walnut Writing Table. Circa 1850

Located in Charleston, SC

English Burl Walnut bench made one drawer writing table with original brasses and terminating on

Category

19th Century British William IV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Inlaid Serpentine Shaped Sideboard
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Inlaid Serpentine Shaped Sideboard

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Inlaid Serpentine Shaped Sideboard

Located in Suffolk, GB

reveal a sliding cellaret and a drawer both inlaid with satinwood corner shells, original brass handles

Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Other

19th Century Napoleon III Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock Pendule
19th Century Napoleon III Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock Pendule

19th Century Napoleon III Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock Pendule

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

matching base. The cabinet is made of wood, inlaid with engraved brass and red tortoise shell. Embellished

Category

Mid-19th Century French Régence Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

English Mahogany Tray Table
English Mahogany Tray Table

English Mahogany Tray Table

Located in New York, NY

A charming little oval tray table with brass handles and an inlaid shell motif. Very versatile

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Shells

Art Deco Australian Walnut Cabinet on Tapered Legs
Art Deco Australian Walnut Cabinet on Tapered Legs

Art Deco Australian Walnut Cabinet on Tapered Legs

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

satinwood inlay and original brass handles with ivorine shell detail.

Category

1920s English Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Walnut

18th Century George III Serpentine Front Mahogany Sideboard
18th Century George III Serpentine Front Mahogany Sideboard

18th Century George III Serpentine Front Mahogany Sideboard

Located in Nashville, TN

the surface as well as the drawer front. Original brass hardware decorated with conch shells. Tambour

Category

1760s American George III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Oval Tea Serving Tray
Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Oval Tea Serving Tray

Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Oval Tea Serving Tray

Located in Wisbech, England

brass handles. Sought after shell design. Very attractive, with lovely proportions and styling

Category

19th Century Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Miniature Painting after Francois Boucher in Boulle Frame
19th Century Miniature Painting after Francois Boucher in Boulle Frame

19th Century Miniature Painting after Francois Boucher in Boulle Frame

Located in Vero Beach, FL

lovely subject matter is framed in a 19th century French Boulle frame. It features classic brass inlay

Category

19th Century French Baroque Antique Brass Shells

Antique Purdonium, English, Rosewood, Fireside, Cabinet, Edwardian, circa 1910
Antique Purdonium, English, Rosewood, Fireside, Cabinet, Edwardian, circa 1910

Antique Purdonium, English, Rosewood, Fireside, Cabinet, Edwardian, circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Sinuously shaped upper gallery with arcading, topped by a pair of small finials Quarter shell inlay to top

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Rosewood

Zeppelin Airship Rare Armrest Reading Lamp, circa 1920
Zeppelin Airship Rare Armrest Reading Lamp, circa 1920

Zeppelin Airship Rare Armrest Reading Lamp, circa 1920

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

lamp with a scallop shell shaped brass shade has a moulded chrome plated base with a swivel holder and

Category

1920s British Art Deco Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Mahogany Marquetry Kidney Shaped Desk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Mahogany Marquetry Kidney Shaped Desk 19th Century

Antique Victorian Mahogany Marquetry Kidney Shaped Desk 19th Century

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Swedish Rococo table circa 1780
Swedish Rococo table circa 1780

Swedish Rococo table circa 1780

Located in Atlanta, GA

brass pull, while the shell carving at the center and subtle foliate details on the knees lend a sense

Category

18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Pine

Antique Burr Walnut and Marquetry Writing Table Desk, 19th Century
Antique Burr Walnut and Marquetry Writing Table Desk, 19th Century

Antique Burr Walnut and Marquetry Writing Table Desk, 19th Century

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 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

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

Category

1880s French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Walnut

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

Antique French Louis Revival Walnut Marquetry Commode, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1880s French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Sorrento Olive Wood Wall Hanging Cabinet
19th Century Sorrento Olive Wood Wall Hanging Cabinet

19th Century Sorrento Olive Wood Wall Hanging Cabinet

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1880s Italian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Olive

18th Century Dutch Floral Marquetry Mahogany Chiffonier
18th Century Dutch Floral Marquetry Mahogany Chiffonier

18th Century Dutch Floral Marquetry Mahogany Chiffonier

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1780s Dutch Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Rosewood Cabinet, circa 1900
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Rosewood Cabinet, circa 1900

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Rosewood Cabinet, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

employing shell and brass with pewter in arabesque or intricately foliate designs. Our reference: 07017

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Shells

Antique French Kingwood Marquetry Bureau de Dame, 19th Century
Antique French Kingwood Marquetry Bureau de Dame, 19th Century

Antique French Kingwood Marquetry Bureau de Dame, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1860s French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Ormolu

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

19th Century French Louis Revival Marquetry Commode

Located in London, GB

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

Category

1880s French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Ormolu

Early 20th Century Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Satinwood Display Cabinet
Early 20th Century Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Satinwood Display Cabinet

Early 20th Century Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Satinwood Display Cabinet

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Satinwood

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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.
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    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.