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19th C. Victorian Mother of Pearl Shell Bird's Nest Wire Trinket Box Casket
19th C. Victorian Mother of Pearl Shell Bird's Nest Wire Trinket Box Casket

19th C. Victorian Mother of Pearl Shell Bird's Nest Wire Trinket Box Casket

Located in Honolulu, HI

Offered in good antique condition with a charming aged patina on the brass wire framework and no structural cracks on the shells.

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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Antique French Parian Bisque Porcelain White Double Cherub & Shell Table Lamp
Antique French Parian Bisque Porcelain White Double Cherub & Shell Table Lamp

Antique French Parian Bisque Porcelain White Double Cherub & Shell Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Parian Bisque Porcelain White Double Cherub & Shell Table Lamp on Figured Brass Base. Circa Early 20th Century.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13
Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13

Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century Napoleon III era French Marquetry Boulle box. Red and black tortoiseshell with foliate brass inlay. Decoration on top includes the monogram LS. Rectangular form ...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Persian Engraved Ghalam-Zani Brass Islamic Vases with Wooden Wall Brackets
Persian Engraved Ghalam-Zani Brass Islamic Vases with Wooden Wall Brackets

Persian Engraved Ghalam-Zani Brass Islamic Vases with Wooden Wall Brackets

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The small Moorish brass vases are finely hand-chased with elaborate designs and presented on hand crafted wooden Arabian brackets inlaid with shell and Syrian fretwork decor.

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19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Leuchars & Sons Brass Inlaid Boulle Inkstand with Spiral Crystal Inkwell
Leuchars & Sons Brass Inlaid Boulle Inkstand with Spiral Crystal Inkwell

Leuchars & Sons Brass Inlaid Boulle Inkstand with Spiral Crystal Inkwell

Located in valatie, NY

19th century English Leuchars & Sons brass inlaid boulle inkstand with spiral crystal inkwell, circa 1850. The inlaid base has cameos of cupids framed in a scrolled inlaid design. Th...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

A French 19th century Louis XV st. Ebony, Brass, Tortoiseshell and Ormolu desk
A French 19th century Louis XV st. Ebony, Brass, Tortoiseshell and Ormolu desk

A French 19th century Louis XV st. Ebony, Brass, Tortoiseshell and Ormolu desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An impressive and high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Ebony, Brass, Tortoiseshell and Ormolu desk. This stunning three drawer desk is raised by scrolled legs elegantly deco...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Shell Inlaid Banjo Barometer
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Shell Inlaid Banjo Barometer

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Shell Inlaid Banjo Barometer

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique George III quality mahogany shell inlaid banjo barometer having a quality mahogany banjo shaped case with satinwood shell inlay, brass bezel, silvered engraved dial, original...

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19th Century English George III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Other

French Provincial Walnut Serpentine Foliage & Shell Carved Chest of Drawers 1760
French Provincial Walnut Serpentine Foliage & Shell Carved Chest of Drawers 1760

French Provincial Walnut Serpentine Foliage & Shell Carved Chest of Drawers 1760

Located in Charleston, SC

French Provincial Walnut serpentine chest of drawers with a molded edge top, decorative carved foliage and shell motif, flanking outset corners, two drawers with the original ormolu ...

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1760s French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

English Chippendale Mahogany Shell and Acanthus Carved Dessert Table, Circa 1760
English Chippendale Mahogany Shell and Acanthus Carved Dessert Table, Circa 1760

English Chippendale Mahogany Shell and Acanthus Carved Dessert Table, Circa 1760

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale mahogany tilt top dessert table with circular inserts flanked by shell and acanthus carvings, central turned ringed spiral pedestal column, original brass locking...

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1760s English Chippendale Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

WWI 1915 St Chamond French Artillery Cannon Shell Ice Champaign Bucket
WWI 1915 St Chamond French Artillery Cannon Shell Ice Champaign Bucket

WWI 1915 St Chamond French Artillery Cannon Shell Ice Champaign Bucket

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning WWI 1915 St Chamond French Artillery Cannon shell ice Champaign bucket 155MM It is in wonderful condition with the original, clea...

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1910s French Art Deco Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Sterling Silver Shell Peppers by Horace Woodward, London
Edwardian Sterling Silver Shell Peppers by Horace Woodward, London

Edwardian Sterling Silver Shell Peppers by Horace Woodward, London

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Each base retains the original gilding representing the brass of the shell and the body of each bears the original oxidised finish; examples with this combination is rare to the mark...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Art Deco Tray with Shell Motif in Bronze and Etched Mirror
French Art Deco Tray with Shell Motif in Bronze and Etched Mirror

French Art Deco Tray with Shell Motif in Bronze and Etched Mirror

Located in Barcelona, ES

This mirrored serving tray or vanity tray features an octagon brass metal plated frame with carving floral details thorough and shell shaped handles at both sides.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Decorative Brass Firedogs
Pair of Decorative Brass Firedogs

Pair of Decorative Brass Firedogs

Located in London, GB

A pair of 19th century French brass firedogs with pierced shell motif to base.

Category

19th Century French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ebony, Tortoiseshell, Brass, and Leather Desk
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ebony, Tortoiseshell, Brass, and Leather Desk

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ebony, Tortoiseshell, Brass, and Leather Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and unique French 19th century Louis XV st. ebony, tortoiseshell, brass, and leather Boulle st. desk. The desk is raised by four elegant cabriole legs with fine fitted fol...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

19th Century English Faux Tortoise Shell Grain Painted Wooden Dresser Box
19th Century English Faux Tortoise Shell Grain Painted Wooden Dresser Box

19th Century English Faux Tortoise Shell Grain Painted Wooden Dresser Box

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century English Faux Tortoise Shell Grain Painted Wooden Dresser Box, circa 1830, a Regency style sewing or jewelry box crafted of a hardwood, likely maple, hand painted inside ...

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1830s English Regency Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Wood

French Bureau Plat of Ebony and Brass Inlay with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century
French Bureau Plat of Ebony and Brass Inlay with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century

French Bureau Plat of Ebony and Brass Inlay with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

A Fine Bureau Plat in the Manner of André-Charles Boulle Constructed in ebony with arabesque foliate cut brass inlays, with premiere-partie panels set with tortoiseshell grounds and...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

19th Century Antique Red Shell And Silver Coin Talisman - Rare Collectors Find
19th Century Antique Red Shell And Silver Coin Talisman - Rare Collectors Find

19th Century Antique Red Shell And Silver Coin Talisman - Rare Collectors Find

Located in South Burlington, VT

Handmade, old silver coins, shells, brass beads and amazonite stones skillfully attached to very old leather.

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19th Century Algerian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Coral, Silver

Unusual Pair of Antique Brass Candlesticks
Unusual Pair of Antique Brass Candlesticks

Unusual Pair of Antique Brass Candlesticks

Located in Ipswich, GB

Unusual Pair of Antique Brass Candlesticks. Unusual shell shaped bases, with hexagon shaped columns, circular drip trays, and ring turned engraving

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Brass and Crystal Inkwell
English Victorian Brass and Crystal Inkwell

English Victorian Brass and Crystal Inkwell

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian brass and crystal shell shaped inkwell with coral design details.  

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Dutch Teestoof Kettle Warmer, Wood and Brass, 19th Century
Dutch Teestoof Kettle Warmer, Wood and Brass, 19th Century

Dutch Teestoof Kettle Warmer, Wood and Brass, 19th Century

Located in High Point, NC

Constructed with a wood shell and brass liner, this bears an elegant aesthetic.

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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Low Sideboard Two Doors Louis XIX Style – Brèche Violette Marble – Brass
Low Sideboard Two Doors Louis XIX Style – Brèche Violette Marble – Brass

Low Sideboard Two Doors Louis XIX Style – Brèche Violette Marble – Brass

Located in NAVILLY, FR

The piece rests on carved cabriole feet; the apron is shaped with a central shell in relief. Brass lock fittings. Dimensions not specified.

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19th Century French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Marble, Brass

Early 20th Century French Walnut and Brass Barley-Twist Hall Tree
Early 20th Century French Walnut and Brass Barley-Twist Hall Tree

Early 20th Century French Walnut and Brass Barley-Twist Hall Tree

Located in Dallas, TX

Each gracefully curved brass arm terminates in a shell-form tip, while additional smaller hooks beneath provide convenient storage for belts, scarves, or accessories.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Italian Brass Mirrors with Integrated Candle sticks
Pair of Antique Italian Brass Mirrors with Integrated Candle sticks

Pair of Antique Italian Brass Mirrors with Integrated Candle sticks

Located in Milan, IT

The shaped mirror plates are framed by finely worked brass surrounds, adorned with shell crests at the top and elegantly modeled scrolling motifs along the sides, creating a balanced...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

English Regency King Wood Brass Inlaid Recamier.  Circa 1790
English Regency King Wood Brass Inlaid Recamier.  Circa 1790

English Regency King Wood Brass Inlaid Recamier. Circa 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

English Regency King wood recamier with carved scrolled acanthus back and arm, reeded molded edges, inlaid brass vine and shell motif, cane back & seat, and terminating on reeded scr...

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1790s English George III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Painted Repoussé Brass Parecloses Mirror, France, Late 19th Century
Painted Repoussé Brass Parecloses Mirror, France, Late 19th Century

Painted Repoussé Brass Parecloses Mirror, France, Late 19th Century

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Rectangular beveled "parecloses" mirror with pediment, enclosed in a repoussé brass frame, painted off-white. Shell, flower and palmette motifs.

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Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Arts and Crafts Gothic Style Brass Mirror  A classic of its style
Arts and Crafts Gothic Style Brass Mirror  A classic of its style

Arts and Crafts Gothic Style Brass Mirror A classic of its style

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Gothic Style Brass Mirror A classic of its style, this easel mirror has a pretty oval shape, with a very decorative brass frame depicting cherubs and shells All in g...

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1920s Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Antique 4 Strike Palazzo Wall Chime, Italian, Brass, Oak, Dinner Gong, Victorian
Antique 4 Strike Palazzo Wall Chime, Italian, Brass, Oak, Dinner Gong, Victorian

Antique 4 Strike Palazzo Wall Chime, Italian, Brass, Oak, Dinner Gong, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Superb wall decoration with dulcet tones and a striking diamond form Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order Brass cymbals show light weathering, with a reflectiv...

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Early 20th Century Italian Late Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Set Of Six Regency Walnut And Brass-inlaid Dining Chairs
Beautiful Set Of Six Regency Walnut And Brass-inlaid Dining Chairs

Beautiful Set Of Six Regency Walnut And Brass-inlaid Dining Chairs

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this fantastic Set of Six Regency walnut and Brass-Inlaid Dining Chairs, early 19th century, recovered in cream silk damask, the acanthus-scrolled and re...

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Bombshell Trench Art Vase or Cooler in Patinated Brass
Early 20th Century Bombshell Trench Art Vase or Cooler in Patinated Brass

Early 20th Century Bombshell Trench Art Vase or Cooler in Patinated Brass

Located in Tilburg, NL

Bombshell Trench Art Vase or Cooler in Patinated Brass, Europe, early 20th Century. This is a large and very decorative trench art vase or cooler made from a heavy brass bombshell o...

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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Balinese Traditional Offering Container
Balinese Traditional Offering Container

Balinese Traditional Offering Container

Located in Fukuoka, JP

The base is crafted from brass, while the wooden lid is delicately inlaid with natural shell and crowned with a finely cast brass finial.

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19th Century Indonesian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Cherrywood Commode with Brass Mounts, circa 1790
Late 18th Century Cherrywood Commode with Brass Mounts, circa 1790

Late 18th Century Cherrywood Commode with Brass Mounts, circa 1790

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Veneered in cherrywood, the commode features three full-length drawers, each adorned with its original brass ring handles, decorated with shell and stylized dolphin motifs – a distin...

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Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Cherry, Pine

19th Century Boulle Louis XVI style Inlaid Centre Table
19th Century Boulle Louis XVI style Inlaid Centre Table

19th Century Boulle Louis XVI style Inlaid Centre Table

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality French 19th century boulle inlaid centre table, having gilded ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer and raised on a four splay out swept base.

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19th Century French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Charles Vincenti French Boulle Work Mantel Clock, W. Johnson & Son
Charles Vincenti French Boulle Work Mantel Clock, W. Johnson & Son

Charles Vincenti French Boulle Work Mantel Clock, W. Johnson & Son

Located in Nottingham, GB

Intricate red tortoiseshell and cut brass foliate marquetry distinguishes this waisted French mantel clock in the Louis XIV revival taste. Surmounting the architectural hardwood case...

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Late 19th Century Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars & Sons
Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars & Sons

Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars & Sons

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Boulle stationery box by Leuchars & Sons, dating to the late nineteenth century during the Victorian period, circa 1880. The box is of rectangular form with...

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Fine and Unusual Napoleon III period antique French Boulle marquetry cabinet
Fine and Unusual Napoleon III period antique French Boulle marquetry cabinet

Fine and Unusual Napoleon III period antique French Boulle marquetry cabinet

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

Fine and Unusual Napoleon III period antique French Boulle marquetry cabinet French, c.1870 Height 165cm, width 174cm, depth 51cm This piece is a splendid, ebonised wood antique cab...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Ormolu, Brass

Pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Period Boulle chest/Night Stands
Pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Period Boulle chest/Night Stands

Pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Period Boulle chest/Night Stands

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XIV st. Napoleon III Period Boulle chest/night stands. This stunning pair of his and hers commodes are comprised of ...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Boulle Bureau Plat
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Boulle Bureau Plat

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Boulle Bureau Plat

By Befort Jeune

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The legs display striking brass inlaid foliate movements on a red tortoise shell background.

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique French Napoleon III Ebonised Tortoiseshell Boulle & Marble Pier Cabinet
Antique French Napoleon III Ebonised Tortoiseshell Boulle & Marble Pier Cabinet

Antique French Napoleon III Ebonised Tortoiseshell Boulle & Marble Pier Cabinet

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Here we have a French Napoleon III period (1852-1870) Ebonised & Boulle marble topped pier cabinet. This cabinet is in excellent condition with an intricate symmetrical arabesque sty...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Very Rare French Boulle Marquetry Inlay Cheval Mirror
Very Rare French Boulle Marquetry Inlay Cheval Mirror

Very Rare French Boulle Marquetry Inlay Cheval Mirror

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

An extraordinary Boulle Marquetry inlaid cheval mirror in the Louis XIV Manner Constructed from bois noirci and dressed with fire gilded bronze mounts throughout, the surfaces de...

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

19th Century Boulle Side Table
19th Century Boulle Side Table

19th Century Boulle Side Table

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century French Boulle inlaid side table, having gilded ormolu mounts, Sevres style porcelain plaques with classical romantic scenes, flowers and birds. The f...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Vintage Coastal Polished Conch Clock
Vintage Coastal Polished Conch Clock

Vintage Coastal Polished Conch Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Embrace timeless coastal elegance with this stunning vintage conch shell clock. Crafted from a beautifully polished natural shell, this unique timepiece showcases an iridescent, pear...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Boîte À Bijouax, Signed Tahan
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Boîte À Bijouax, Signed Tahan

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Boîte À Bijouax, Signed Tahan

By Jean-Pierre Tahan

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The jewelry box is raised by an elegant mottled brass border below magnificent interlocking scrolled foliate inlaid brass designs set on a stunning blue tortoise shell background.

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Boulle side table/desk
French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Boulle side table/desk

French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Boulle side table/desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and very high quality French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Boulle side table/desk. This stunning table is comprised of Ebony, Brass and Tortoiseshell, while being raise...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Antique metal Pill Box inlaid to lid, English Edwardian period
Antique metal Pill Box inlaid to lid, English Edwardian period

Antique metal Pill Box inlaid to lid, English Edwardian period

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

The box is made of bronze / brass as an oval shape with a lid that is slightly curved to the top.

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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Stone, Brass, Bronze

A French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Boulle side table/desk
A French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Boulle side table/desk

A French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Boulle side table/desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and very high quality French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Boulle side table/desk. This stunning table is comprised of Ebony, Brass and Tortoiseshell, while being raise...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Italian Tortoiseshell & Enamel Dresser Box
Italian Tortoiseshell & Enamel Dresser Box

Italian Tortoiseshell & Enamel Dresser Box

Located in Bradenton, FL

Late 19th / early 20th Century Italian trinket/dresser box. Box features embossed brass frame with tortoiseshell panels. Hinged lid with inset outdoor genre scene enamel panel. Unmar...

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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique French Victorian Armchairs, Carved Rosewood with Boulle Inlay
Antique French Victorian Armchairs, Carved Rosewood with Boulle Inlay

Antique French Victorian Armchairs, Carved Rosewood with Boulle Inlay

Located in Queens, NY

2 French Victorian carved rosewood arm chairs with Boulle brass and inlay, and bronze trim (PRICED EACH)

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Fine Pair of Napolian iii Boulle Side Cabinets, circa 1860
Fine Pair of Napolian iii Boulle Side Cabinets, circa 1860

Fine Pair of Napolian iii Boulle Side Cabinets, circa 1860

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality pair of Napoleon III boulle ebonised, cut-brass inlaid and gilded ormolu-mounted two door side cabinets. In the manner of; Andre-Charles Boulle Batch 71 SUZZZN 54522.  

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Desk
19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Desk

19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Desk

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Desk. Our outstanding antique French Louis XV style Boulle inspired bureau plat, desk or writing table was expertly crafted in the mid 19th ...

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1860s French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays
Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays

Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elaborate inlay work with mother of pearl (MOP), tortoise shell scales (or a material made to mimic golden tortoise shell, not tested) and coiled brass wires, beautifully depicts a f...

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Early 20th Century Korean Other Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

French Green Tortoiseshell Boule Religeuse Style Clock
French Green Tortoiseshell Boule Religeuse Style Clock

French Green Tortoiseshell Boule Religeuse Style Clock

Located in London, GB

A very attractive antique French green stained tortoiseshell boulle mantle clock in the French XVIIth century Religeuse style. Beautifully inlaid with brass & pewter. Velvet covered ...

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1890s French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Lacquered Korean Low Coffee Table with Elaborate Inlays
Lacquered Korean Low Coffee Table with Elaborate Inlays

Lacquered Korean Low Coffee Table with Elaborate Inlays

Located in Atlanta, GA

On the dark lacquered surface dusted very subtly with golden powder, there are strikingly elaborate inlay works of crushed Mother-of-Pearl, golden tortoise shell (or a material that ...

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Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinet or Credenza
19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinet or Credenza

19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinet or Credenza

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century French Boulle serpentine fronted credenza, having shaped glazed doors to either end with shelves within. The central door with classical scrolling fo...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell
Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell

Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell

Located in Dallas, TX

An exquisite blend of elegance and functionality, this tortoiseshell double inkwell is a true collector's delight. With its stunning glass inkwells, brass accents, and convenient sto...

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1870s English Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Exceptional C19th French Boulle Mantle Clock
Exceptional C19th French Boulle Mantle Clock

Exceptional C19th French Boulle Mantle Clock

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

A very Important French Ormolu Mounted Boulle Mantel Clock Inlaid Brass in The Regency Style Each Corner Decorated with Recumbent Horses Nice Large Dial 8 and a half inches surround...

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19th Century French Regency Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Traditional French Napoleon III Liquor Cellar
Traditional French Napoleon III Liquor Cellar

Traditional French Napoleon III Liquor Cellar

Located in San Francisco, CA

These medallions seamlessly combine engraved brass scrollwork with iridescent mother-of-pearl and natural shell inserts.

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet Vitrines
Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet Vitrines

Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet Vitrines

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and most impressive pair of French 19th century Napoleon III period Ebony, Tortoiseshell, brass, ormolu, and black Belgian marble Boulle cabinet vitrines. Each vitrine is ...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Marble, 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 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.
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    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 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 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
    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 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.
  • 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.