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A Large First World War Leather Shell Carrier Stick Stand
A Large First World War Leather Shell Carrier Stick Stand

A Large First World War Leather Shell Carrier Stick Stand

Located in London, GB

A Large First World War Leather Shell Carrier Stick Stand An impressive and rare, larger-sized

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Miniature Scarlet Tortoiseshell, Pewter and Brass Boulle Longcase Clock
Miniature Scarlet Tortoiseshell, Pewter and Brass Boulle Longcase Clock

Miniature Scarlet Tortoiseshell, Pewter and Brass Boulle Longcase Clock

Located in London, GB

Miniature pewter and brass boulle longcase clock with jeweled bezel and silvered dial. Beautifully

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Napoleon III Style Tortoise Shell Mirror with Pediment, 19th century
Napoleon III Style Tortoise Shell Mirror with Pediment, 19th century

Napoleon III Style Tortoise Shell Mirror with Pediment, 19th century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Napoleon III style beveled mirror with a triple frame in embossed and gilt brass. Different parts

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

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

shaped case with satinwood shell inlay, brass bezel, silvered engraved dial, original hand and

Category

19th Century English George III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Other

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

Beautiful pair of Persian engraved Ghalam-zani Islamic brass vases on Middle Eastern Syrian Moorish

Category

19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Brass Shells

Materials

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

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1910s French Art Deco Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

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

Amazing early 20th century octagonal Art Deco tray with shell handles and etched mirror top, France

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Metal

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

. Depicts a Kasbah form architecture outlined in red stone withe amazonite stones, brass and shell beads and

Category

19th Century Algerian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Coral, Silver

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.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

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. Foliage body with

Category

19th Century French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

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

foliate cut brass inlays, with premiere-partie panels set with tortoiseshell grounds and brass inlay work

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Luxury Pair of Art Deco Bronze And Parchment in a Shape Of Shells, France, 1920s
Luxury Pair of Art Deco Bronze And Parchment in a Shape Of Shells, France, 1920s

Luxury Pair of Art Deco Bronze And Parchment in a Shape Of Shells, France, 1920s

Located in Hannover, DE

lovingly cast in the shape of a shell, and the golden bronze was hand-polished to reflect the light in a

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

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.  

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Pressed Brass Wall Sconces
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Pressed Brass Wall Sconces

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Pressed Brass Wall Sconces

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Pair of 19th Century Swedish pressed brass wall sconces. With scrolled shell design.

Category

19th Century Swedish 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

A refined pair of antique Italian wall mirrors crafted in brass, each featuring a sculptural Rococo

Category

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

, inlaid brass vine and shell motif, cane back & seat, and terminating on reeded scrolled legs. Late 18th

Category

1790s English George III 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

oval shape, with a very decorative brass frame depicting cherubs and shells All in good condition for

Category

1920s Arts and Crafts 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

Category

Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in Crawley, GB

centred by a shell, a brass-inlaid horizontal splat below, the reeded frame above a brass-inlaid seat rail

Category

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

large and very decorative trench art vase or cooler made from a heavy brass bombshell or shell casing

Category

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

: 24.5 x 24.5 cm Materials: Brass, wood, shell inlay This rare and refined Balinese offering container

Category

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

, each adorned with its original brass ring handles, decorated with shell and stylized dolphin motifs – a

Category

Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Cherry, Pine

French Bird Box
French Bird Box

French Bird Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

produced by the internal barrel-wound mechanism. The gilt brass lid, delicately engraved with floral

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

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

Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars & Sons

Located in Northampton, GB

extensively decorated with inlaid brass and red tortoiseshell boulle work across the exterior. The body is

Category

Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

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.

Category

19th Century French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

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

, Tortoiseshell, Ormolu and Brass while raised on rectangular shaped Ebony bases with scalloped front friezes

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

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

. This stunning table is comprised of Ebony, Brass and Tortoiseshell, while being raised on elegant

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

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

brass boulle inlay to the front and is a wonderful example of quality 19th century boulle work. The

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

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

. This stunning table is comprised of Ebony, Brass and Tortoiseshell, while being raised on elegant

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV 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

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

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

A spectacular French 19th century Louis XV style Napoleon III period brass inlaid, tortoise shell

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

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

with tortoise shell and brass marquetry in the technique pioneered by the royal cabinetmaker André

Category

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

brass inlay to the top and side, a single frieze drawer and raised on elegant cabriole legs terminating

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

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

raised by an elegant mottled brass border below magnificent interlocking scrolled foliate inlaid brass

Category

19th Century French Louis XIV 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

Edwardian or late Victorian period. The box is made of bronze / brass as an oval shape with a lid that is

Category

Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Stone, Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Cabinet, Chest of Drawers in Boulle Style, France, 1850
Napoleon III Cabinet, Chest of Drawers in Boulle Style, France, 1850

Napoleon III Cabinet, Chest of Drawers in Boulle Style, France, 1850

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Chorzów, PL

, brass Finish: French polish, tortoiseshell Top: Stone top Dimensions: Height: 110 cm Width: 90 cm

Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

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

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Enamel

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

beautifully detailed inlaid brass and fine ormolu mounts throughout. This stunning French Napoleon III period

Category

1860s French Louis XV 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

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Victorian Carved Rosewood Armchairs
Pair of French Victorian Carved Rosewood Armchairs

Pair of French Victorian Carved Rosewood Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Victorian carved rosewood armchairs with Boulle brass and tortoiseshell inlay and

Category

19th Century French Victorian 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

mimic golden tortoise shell, not tested) and coiled brass wires, beautifully depicts a facing pair of

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Other Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

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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 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 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 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
    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.