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Antique Regency Boulle Tortoiseshell Tea Chest
Antique Regency Boulle Tortoiseshell Tea Chest

Antique Regency Boulle Tortoiseshell Tea Chest

Located in Northampton, GB

consisting of brass and pewter. Upon opening the Tea Chest the interior is lined in green velvet and faced in

Category

Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Pewter

French Antique Boulle Mantel Clock
French Antique Boulle Mantel Clock

French Antique Boulle Mantel Clock

Located in Paris, FR

were made by sandwiching plates of brass and tortoiseshell and then cutting a pattern through both

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Superb Mid 19thC French Boulle Bracket Clock
Superb Mid 19thC French Boulle Bracket Clock

Superb Mid 19thC French Boulle Bracket Clock

Located in Altrincham, GB

Mid 19thC French Boulle Bracket Clock with Ormalu Mounts, Intricate Etched Brass Inlaid

Category

Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Corner Cupboard Cabinet Napoleon III in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Corner Cupboard Cabinet Napoleon III in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century

Corner Cupboard Cabinet Napoleon III in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

. Blackened fruitwood and brass, golden bronze ornamentations and a white Carrara marble top. Napoleon III

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze, Brass

Red Tortoiseshell Napoleon III Boulle Style Cabinet, France, 1870
Red Tortoiseshell Napoleon III Boulle Style Cabinet, France, 1870

Red Tortoiseshell Napoleon III Boulle Style Cabinet, France, 1870

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Gorgeous cabinet in blackened wood veneer and Boulle style inlay with brass and red tortoiseshell

Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Louis XV and Boulle Style Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Louis XV and Boulle Style Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Louis XV and Boulle Style Cabinet, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Louis XV style cabinet in Boulle style marquetry, one door, in Brass and multi-color tortoiseshell

Category

1860s French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Boulle Work Cabinet with Red Tortoise
French Louis XVI Style Boulle Work Cabinet with Red Tortoise

French Louis XVI Style Boulle Work Cabinet with Red Tortoise

Located in Dallas, TX

tortoise and gilded brass on doors, beside doors, and frieze (above doors and each side), the whole having

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Ormolu, Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Centre Table
19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Centre Table

19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Centre Table

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Nashville, TN

edge banding throughout. The top is brass and tortoise shell inlaid in the Boulle style. There are some

Category

1890s French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French 19th Century "Boulle" Marquetry Bracket Block
French 19th Century "Boulle" Marquetry Bracket Block

French 19th Century "Boulle" Marquetry Bracket Block

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

Constructed in tortoiseshell and brass in premiere-partie Boulle work, the decoration drawing inspiration from

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Figured Walnut Complete Sewing Box Hausburg
Antique Figured Walnut Complete Sewing Box Hausburg

Antique Figured Walnut Complete Sewing Box Hausburg

By F.L. Hausburg

Located in Northampton, GB

in figured Walnut edged in Ebony with an Ebony strip framed by brass stringing to the front and lid

Category

Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Gloves Box Gilded Bronze Tahan Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry
Gloves Box Gilded Bronze Tahan Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry

Gloves Box Gilded Bronze Tahan Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry

By Tahan Paris

Located in Marseille, FR

Gilt bronze gloves box stamped A. Tahan à Paris, circa Napoleon III decorated with Boulle marquetry. Velvet interior.

Category

1890s French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pretot Cabinet Napoleon III in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Pretot Cabinet Napoleon III in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century

Pretot Cabinet Napoleon III in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle, Hippolyte-Edme Pretot

Located in Paris, FR

Very important cabinet signed by Pretot in Boulle style marquetry.

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Brass

Cigar Box Gilded Bronze Tahan Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry
Cigar Box Gilded Bronze Tahan Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry

Cigar Box Gilded Bronze Tahan Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry

By Tahan Paris

Located in Marseille, FR

Gilt bronze cigar box stamped A. Tahan à Paris, circa Napoleon III decorated with Boulle marquetry.

Category

1890s French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Tall Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Napoleon III Tall Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century

Napoleon III Tall Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Napoleon III Boulle style Marquetry tall Cabinet in ebony veneer and inlaid brass on red tortoise

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

Rare Hyppolite Pretot, Napoleon III Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France
Rare Hyppolite Pretot, Napoleon III Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France

Rare Hyppolite Pretot, Napoleon III Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France

By Hippolyte-Edme Pretot

Located in Paris, FR

Extremely Rare Napoleon III cabinet in brass and red tortoiseshell marquetry, certainly the work of

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze, Brass

Rare Hyppolite Pretot, Napoleon III Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France
Rare Hyppolite Pretot, Napoleon III Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France

Rare Hyppolite Pretot, Napoleon III Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France

By Hippolyte-Edme Pretot

Located in Paris, FR

Extremely Rare Napoleon III cabinet in brass and red tortoiseshell marquetry, certainly the work of

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze, Brass

Rare Hyppolite Pretot, Napoleon III Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France
Rare Hyppolite Pretot, Napoleon III Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France

Rare Hyppolite Pretot, Napoleon III Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France

By Hippolyte-Edme Pretot

Located in Paris, FR

Extremely Rare Napoleon III cabinet in brass and red tortoiseshell marquetry, certainly the work of

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze, Brass

Rare Napoleon III Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet, France, 1860
Rare Napoleon III Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet, France, 1860

Rare Napoleon III Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet, France, 1860

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Just beautiful Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry style secretary cabinet desk in brass ball style and

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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Louis XIV Style Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Louis XIV Style Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Louis XIV Style Cabinet, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Gorgeous Louis XIV style cabinet in ebony veneer and Boulle style marquetry in brass on red

Category

19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Jewelry Gloves Box, France, 1875
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Jewelry Gloves Box, France, 1875

Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Jewelry Gloves Box, France, 1875

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

style in blackened wood with brass marquetry, copper, mother of pearl and tortoise shell and a lovely

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Bronze, Brass, Copper

Louis XVI Style Cabinet, Boulle Marquetry, France
Louis XVI Style Cabinet, Boulle Marquetry, France

Louis XVI Style Cabinet, Boulle Marquetry, France

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

brass door and tortoiseshell marquetry, composed of scrolls, interlacing and foliage. Important

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Rare Napoleon III Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet, France, 1860
Rare Napoleon III Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet, France, 1860

Rare Napoleon III Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet, France, 1860

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Louis XV Style and Boulle Marquetry style big secretary cabinet desk in ebony veneer and Brass ball

Category

1860s French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Stunning Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet France, 19th Century
Stunning Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet France, 19th Century

Stunning Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

shape, in ebony veneer and Boulle and brass marquetry on a background of red tortoiseshell. Gorgeous

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Stunning Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet France, 19th Century
Stunning Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet France, 19th Century

Stunning Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

shape, in ebony veneer and Boulle and brass marquetry on a background of red tortoiseshell. Gorgeous

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vitrine Bookcase in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France, 1860
Vitrine Bookcase in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France, 1860

Vitrine Bookcase in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III, France, 1860

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful Vitrine Bookcase in Boulle style marquetry in brass and tortoise shell, with motifs of

Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Ebony Boulle Marquetry Desk in Louis XIV Style
French Ebony Boulle Marquetry Desk in Louis XIV Style

French Ebony Boulle Marquetry Desk in Louis XIV Style

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

French ebony desk in the Louis XIV style, featuring brass and tortoiseshell marquetry in the style

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Rare Boulle Marquetry Cabinet Attributed to Charles-Guillaume Winckelsen
Rare Boulle Marquetry Cabinet Attributed to Charles-Guillaume Winckelsen

Rare Boulle Marquetry Cabinet Attributed to Charles-Guillaume Winckelsen

By Charles-Guillaume Winckelsen, André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

contre-partie inlay work of tortoiseshell, pewter and brass, and a vert de Mer marble platform; rising

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Pewter

Rare Liquor Cellar Cave Cabinet in Boulle, Tortoiseshell and Baccarat Crystal
Rare Liquor Cellar Cave Cabinet in Boulle, Tortoiseshell and Baccarat Crystal

Rare Liquor Cellar Cave Cabinet in Boulle, Tortoiseshell and Baccarat Crystal

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Stunning brass and tortoiseshell liquor Cellar Boulle marquetry and patterns scrolls, foliage and

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Unique Liquor Cellar Cave Cabinet in Boulle, Tortoiseshell and Baccarat Crystal
Unique Liquor Cellar Cave Cabinet in Boulle, Tortoiseshell and Baccarat Crystal

Unique Liquor Cellar Cave Cabinet in Boulle, Tortoiseshell and Baccarat Crystal

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful tortoiseshell and brass liquor cellar cabinet in boulle marquetry patterns scrolls

Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Napoleon III Writing Desk Dining Table in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Napoleon III Writing Desk Dining Table in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century

Napoleon III Writing Desk Dining Table in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

marquetry inlay with brass and red tortoiseshell patterned interlacing, scrolls and foliage. Ornamentation

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Rare Bookcase Cupboard Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France
Napoleon III Rare Bookcase Cupboard Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France

Napoleon III Rare Bookcase Cupboard Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

tortoise shell , pewter, copper and brass marquetry, signed by Hyppolite Edme-Pretot, with a matching inlay

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper, Pewter

Rare Napoleon III Boulle Large Sideboard Credenza, France, 1870
Rare Napoleon III Boulle Large Sideboard Credenza, France, 1870

Rare Napoleon III Boulle Large Sideboard Credenza, France, 1870

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Stunning , very rare and large sideboard credenza with 4 doors in brass marquetry and brown

Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rare Louis XV Desk Secretary Boulle Cabinet, France, 1865
Rare Louis XV Desk Secretary Boulle Cabinet, France, 1865

Rare Louis XV Desk Secretary Boulle Cabinet, France, 1865

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

style marquetry with inlaid in red tortoiseshell and brass facade, many beautiful gilt bronze ornaments

Category

1860s French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Huge, Rare Napoleon III Boulle Table Clock France, 19th Century
Huge, Rare Napoleon III Boulle Table Clock France, 19th Century

Huge, Rare Napoleon III Boulle Table Clock France, 19th Century

By Henri Picard, André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

entirely covered with brass in Boulle Marquetry style on a red tortoiseshell background, gorgeous gilded

Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Boulle and Baccarat Liquor and Cigar Cabinet, France, 1860
Napoleon III Boulle and Baccarat Liquor and Cigar Cabinet, France, 1860

Napoleon III Boulle and Baccarat Liquor and Cigar Cabinet, France, 1860

By Baccarat, André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Rare cave à liqueur and Cigar Cabineton Boulle marquetry style with three noble materials and a stunning full set of Baccarat crystal including Three crystal carafe bottles and 16 ...

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Jewelry Box, France 19th Century
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Jewelry Box, France 19th Century

Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Jewelry Box, France 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

of brass threads and multiple cartridges with brass, bone, mother of pearl, Horn and tortoiseshell

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Pedestal Column in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Napoleon III Pedestal Column in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century

Napoleon III Pedestal Column in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Napoleon III large pedestal column in Boulle marquetry Large ceramics sheath in brass marquetry

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Victorian Coromandel Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg with Secret Compartment
Victorian Coromandel Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg with Secret Compartment

Victorian Coromandel Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg with Secret Compartment

By F.L. Hausburg

Located in Northampton, GB

Free Worldwide Shipping Heavily Inlaid with Mother of Pearl, Abalone and Brass From our Writing

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Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Tall Impressive Boule Vitrine Bookcase Cabinet, France, 1860
Napoleon III Tall Impressive Boule Vitrine Bookcase Cabinet, France, 1860

Napoleon III Tall Impressive Boule Vitrine Bookcase Cabinet, France, 1860

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

, blackened wood and marquetry with brass threads and brass band on red tortoiseshell on the cornice and

Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Boulle Vitrine Bookcase, France, 19th Century
Napoleon III Boulle Vitrine Bookcase, France, 19th Century

Napoleon III Boulle Vitrine Bookcase, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Napoleon III bookcase vitrine with two doors in Boulle Marquetry style in brass ball marquetry and

Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Secretary Cabinet, France, 19th Century
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Secretary Cabinet, France, 19th Century

Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Secretary Cabinet, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Stunning Napoleon III secretary in Boulle tortoiseshell marquetry and brass, patterned with

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

Pair of Ornate 19th C. Card Tables after Boulle
Pair of Ornate 19th C. Card Tables after Boulle

Pair of Ornate 19th C. Card Tables after Boulle

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

table unfolds and opens to reveal a baize covered top with a scrolled ebonized border and brass

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Style Game Table Console Table, France, 19th Century
Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Style Game Table Console Table, France, 19th Century

Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Style Game Table Console Table, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Marquetry of red tortoiseshell on brass and golden bronze ornamentations. Almost entirely in Marquetry, even

Category

1860s French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Tortoise Mirror
Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Tortoise Mirror

Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Tortoise Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

handsome early 18th century Dutch Baroque brass mounted tortoiseshell mirror

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Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Ormolu-Mounted Boulle Clock
Ormolu-Mounted Boulle Clock

Ormolu-Mounted Boulle Clock

By Japy Frères

Located in Soquel, CA

Gorgeous Louis XV style clock by Japy Freres 8 day movement in a ormolu-mounted boulle tortoiseshell case and base. Gold finish is indistinct. Clock movement has been cleaned and adj...

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Cabinet Boule Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Napoleon III Cabinet Boule Marquetry, France, 19th Century

Napoleon III Cabinet Boule Marquetry, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Napoleon III cabinet, in ebony veneer and Boulle style marquetry on red tortoiseshell on the entire front door, beautiful gilt bronze ornaments, Carrara marble top, mahogany interior...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique English Victorian Boulle Photo Frame by Vickery
Antique English Victorian Boulle Photo Frame by Vickery

Antique English Victorian Boulle Photo Frame by Vickery

By John Collard Vickery, Asprey International Limited

Located in Northampton, GB

faced with a fine boulle front having both tortoiseshell and brass inlay in stylised scrolling vines

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Pedestal Column, France, 19th Century
Napoleon III Pedestal Column, France, 19th Century

Napoleon III Pedestal Column, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Marquetry of tortoiseshell, brass, bone and mother of pearl, with Mamelucks decorations, foliage, scrolls

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Pedestal Column, France, 19th Century
Napoleon III Pedestal Column, France, 19th Century

Napoleon III Pedestal Column, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Marquetry of tortoiseshell, brass, bone and mother-of-pearl, with Mamelucks decorations, foliage, scrolls

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Stunning Louis XIV Boulle Gilt Bronze Table Clock, France, 19th Century
Stunning Louis XIV Boulle Gilt Bronze Table Clock, France, 19th Century

Stunning Louis XIV Boulle Gilt Bronze Table Clock, France, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

engraved brass on a background of brown tortoiseshell. The inside part of the door and the base are also

Category

19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Louis XV Style Boulle Marquetry Jewelry Box, France, 1865
Louis XV Style Boulle Marquetry Jewelry Box, France, 1865

Louis XV Style Boulle Marquetry Jewelry Box, France, 1865

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Louis XV style jewelry or decorative box in Boulle Marquetry style in red tortoiseshell mother of pearl and pewter with 2 fine delicate golden bronze lingotières, inside the cartouch...

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Bronze, Brass, Copper

Napoleon III Boulle Baccarat Crystal Liquor Cellar, France, 1860
Napoleon III Boulle Baccarat Crystal Liquor Cellar, France, 1860

Napoleon III Boulle Baccarat Crystal Liquor Cellar, France, 1860

By Baccarat, André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful Napoleon III Liquor cellar in Boulle Marquetry in gilt Brass, tortoiseshell, mother of

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Rare 17th Century Octagonal Baroque Inlaid Wood Framed Mirror
Rare 17th Century Octagonal Baroque Inlaid Wood Framed Mirror

Rare 17th Century Octagonal Baroque Inlaid Wood Framed Mirror

Located in Middleburg, VA

both artistic depth and historical intrigue. Elegant accents of ebony, silver, and brass provide

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Mid-17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique French Sevres Style Porcelain and Boulle Marquetry Mirror
Antique French Sevres Style Porcelain and Boulle Marquetry Mirror

Antique French Sevres Style Porcelain and Boulle Marquetry Mirror

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

the plaques are finely detailed with Boulle marquetry inlays of brass and tortoiseshell in a scrolling

Category

19th Century French Baroque Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Ormolu, Brass, Bronze

Exquisite Boulle Bracket Clock with Original Verge Escapement by Admyrauld Paris
Exquisite Boulle Bracket Clock with Original Verge Escapement by Admyrauld Paris

Exquisite Boulle Bracket Clock with Original Verge Escapement by Admyrauld Paris

By Louis Henri Admyrauld

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

an original iron key. The floor of the case is veneered with chequered shell and brass to produce a

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Antique Dome-Top Jewellery Box with Abalone Medallion
19th Century Antique Dome-Top Jewellery Box with Abalone Medallion

19th Century Antique Dome-Top Jewellery Box with Abalone Medallion

Located in Northampton, GB

medallion at the centre of the lid. The medallion is flanked by two large brass twisted rope mounts, which

Category

19th Century British High Victorian Antique Brass Shells

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Brass, Metal, Other, Metallic Thread

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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.
  • 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
    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.