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Antique Seashell Boxes

Metal Seashell Jewelry Box, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Metal seashell jewelry box. France, late 19th century. It has silk inside.
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Seashell Boxes

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Metal

Antique English "Victorian” Framed Seashell Shadow Box, Circa 1860-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English "Victorian” Framed Seashell Shadow Box, Circa 1860-1870. Exotic Shell Collection
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes

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Shell, Wood

Rare Matthew Linwood Gilt Georgian English Sterling Silver Seashell Form Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shell or seashell. The interior of the box is gilt. It was made by Matthew Linwood II, who was a very
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Seashell Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Gold-Plated and Enameled Copper Matchstick Box Holder
Located in Barcelona, ES
Seashell shaped Art Nouveau matchstick box holder. Gold-plated copper, seashell and box holder
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Seashell Boxes

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Copper

Miniature hokkai bako or kaioke, doll furniture replica of a traditional box
Located in PARIS, FR
Small hokkai bako or kaioke seashells game box, of circular form with its four feet, its bronzes
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Seashell Boxes

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Gold, Bronze

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Antique Seashell Encrusted Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique lidded box crafted in oak with a built in locket on the top, felt lined interior
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes

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Shell, Oak

Antique Seashell Encrusted Box
Antique Seashell Encrusted Box
H 7 in W 8.5 in D 8 in
Victorian Era Margate Grotto England Seashell and Painted Souvenir Trinket Box
Located in Peabody, MA
Victorian era seashell decorated souvenir box from the famed Margate Grotto in England. Two
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1890s British Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes

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Shell, Wood, Paint

English Victorian Period 19th Century Jewelry Box with Inlaid Seashell Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
seashell motif. This English Victorian period jewelry box is a splendid exemplar of 19th-century
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes

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Wood, Ash, Birch, Mahogany, Walnut

Sailor Made Victorian Shellwork Box
Located in Nantucket, MA
Sailor made Victorian seashell encrusted hinged box with four tintypes portraits of a sailor and
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1870s American Folk Art Antique Seashell Boxes

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Shell

Antique Collar Box Made of Seashells
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous antique collar box made of seashells and lined in felt. This one of a kind shell adorned
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1910s Folk Art Antique Seashell Boxes

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Shell, Felt

Rare Antique Hilliard & Thomason Sterling Silver Seashell Form Nutmeg Grater
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very rare English sterling silver nutmeg grater. It is modeled as a full bodied scallop seashell
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Small 19th-20th Century Green and Brown Banded Tulip Seashell Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small 19th-20th century green and brown banded tulip seashell box.
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Late 19th Century Antique Seashell Boxes

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Shell

Collection of Seashells in a Satinwood Box, 1820
Located in Avington, Hampshire
Collection of seashells in a satinwood box 1820
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19th Century British Antique Seashell Boxes

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Shell

Collection of Seashells in a Satinwood Box, 1820
Collection of Seashells in a Satinwood Box, 1820
H 16.15 in W 18.51 in D 12.21 in
19th Century Victorian Americana Seashell Shadowbox Collection
Located in Richmond, VA
faced lid. Some compartments have name tags and cotton padding. Box has all-over expected age wear and
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Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes

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Shell, Wood

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Cartier Havana Cigar Band Ring, 1970
By Cartier
Located in Riverdale, NY
Iconic and collectible Cartier Havana Cigar Band Ring in 18k gold with matte red enamel. There is loss on enamel on both sides (see pix) and some on central motif. Gold is in good co...
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1970s American Artisan Antique Seashell Boxes

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18k Gold

Fine Antique French Malachite and Bronze Jewelry Box, c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A truly fabulous late nineteenth century jewelry box made from a fine example of malachite, the first image is the most true colour in person. The Malachite during this era was ag...
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1890s French Late Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes

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Malachite, Bronze

Superb, Substantial Imperial Russian Gold Cabochon Sapphire Cigarette Case
Located in New York, NY
Fine, luxurious heavy antique Imperial Russian 14K yellow gold and cabochon sapphire cigarette case. 19th Century Exquisite workmanship, sophisticated design of undulating gold waves...
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19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Seashell Boxes

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Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Set of '15' 19th Century Framed Botanical Specimens
Located in East Hampton, NY
19th century French dried plant specimens... signed by G. Babou, dated, and meticulously catalogued including location in France.... a wonderful set of 15.
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1890s Antique Seashell Boxes

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Paper

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vanity Case 279 Grams, Art Deco, 279 Gm Gold, Rare
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully crafted Vanity case by Cartier in 18-karat yellow gold from the Art Deco period of the 1930s Cartier - Art Deco 18-karat yellow gold vanity or compact box with diamonds...
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1930s Art Deco Antique Seashell Boxes

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18k Gold

Antique Victorian Harp Design Flower Mourning Wreath Mahogany Shadow Box Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Harp Design Flower Mourning Wreath Mahogany Shadow Box Frame. Item features a harp design, floral arrangement wreath, deep mahogany shadow box frame, gold border, v...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes

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Glass, Mahogany

Antique Sterling Ring Box
Located in New York, NY
Antique sterling silver hinged ring box. Distinctively set on three graduated sterling pedestals. There is an engraved border on the top, along with a reserve for hand engraving a ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Seashell Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Ring Box
Antique Sterling Ring Box
H 1.13 in W 2 in L 2.25 in
Beautiful Antique Oval Shell Shadow Box Diorama
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely Nantucket 19th century oval shell diorama having artistically arranged collection of natural shells against pale blue background. The old world frame is dark wood and there's...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Seashell Boxes

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Shell, Glass, Wood

Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A ‘FANTASTICALLY’ RARE, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY and MUSEUM QUALITY Pair of Regency Shell Art Floral Bouquets under Glass Domes. Made in England, circa 1820, during the ‘Regen...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Seashell Boxes

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Shell, Glass, Mahogany

Antique Victorian White Feather Flower Mourning Wreath Mahogany Shadow Box Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian White Feather Flower Mourning Wreath Mahogany Shadow Box Frame. Item features and ornate white feather flower arrangement, mahogany shadow box frame, gold gilt trim...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes

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Glass, Wood, Feathers

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes

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Other

Antique Victorian Wax Floral Mourning Wreath Oval Mahogany Shadow Box Oddity
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wax Floral Mourning Wreath Oval Mahogany Shadow Box Oddity. Colorful wax flower arrangement, oval mahogany shadowbox wood frame, gold gilt interior trim, glass fron...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes

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Glass, Wood

Antique Victorian Paper Mache Flower Mourning Wreath Shadow Box Frame Oddity
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian paper mache flower mourning wreath shadow box frame Oddity. Item features an ornate paper mache colorful flower arrangement, burlwood frame, glass front, very nice ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique Victorian Wax Flower Floral Mourning Wreath Shadow Box Frame Oddity
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian wax flower floral mourning wreath shadow box frame oddity. Item features a colorful wax flower wreath, gold giltwood shadow box frame with carvings, glass front, ve...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes

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Glass, Wood

Rare circa 1900 Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Powder Compact with Lipstick
Located in GB
Wimbledon Furniture We are delighted to offer For sale this stunning circa 1900 French or Italian Sterling silver Diamond & Enamel powder compact with lipstick A very good looking a...
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Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sterling Silver Antique Erotic Cigarette Case
Located in London, GB
An exquisite antique cigarette case crafted from sterling silver. The exterior features a high polish sterling silver whereas the interior is lined in gold plated sterling silver. Th...
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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Seashell Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique Seashell Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique seashell boxes available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique seashell boxes — often made from metal, mahogany and shell — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique seashell boxes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique seashell boxes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Nouveau, folk art and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique seashell boxes over the years, but those made by Zōhiko Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Seashell Boxes?

Prices for antique seashell boxes start at $150 and top out at $19,800 with the average selling for $3,600.
Questions About Antique Seashell Boxes
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