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Antique Seashell Boxes

Antique English Seashell Encrusted Music Box
Antique English Seashell Encrusted Music Box

Antique English Seashell Encrusted Music Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting 19th century English Victorian lidded box lovingly decorated with exotic seashells with an interior lined in felt, featuring a wind up music box version of the Welsh song ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes

Materials

Felt, Organic Material

Metal Seashell Jewelry Box, France, Late 19th Century
Metal Seashell Jewelry Box, France, Late 19th Century

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

Materials

Metal

Antique English "Victorian” Framed Seashell Shadow Box, Circa 1860-1870
Antique English "Victorian” Framed Seashell Shadow Box, Circa 1860-1870

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

Materials

Shell, Wood

Rare Matthew Linwood Gilt Georgian English Sterling Silver Seashell Form Box
Rare Matthew Linwood Gilt Georgian English Sterling Silver Seashell Form Box

Rare Matthew Linwood Gilt Georgian English Sterling Silver Seashell Form Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine and rare antique English Georgian sterling silver box. In the rare figural form of a snail shell or seashell.

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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Seashell Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Seashell Encrusted Music Box
Antique English Seashell Encrusted Music Box

Antique English Seashell Encrusted Music Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting 19th century English Victorian lidded box lovingly decorated with exotic seashells with an interior lined in felt, featuring a wind up music box version of the Welsh song ...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes

Materials

Organic Material

Antique Chinese Covered Wooden Box Inlaid with Seashell, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Covered Wooden Box Inlaid with Seashell, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Covered Wooden Box Inlaid with Seashell, 19th Century

Located in Norton, MA

Antique Chinese Covered Wooden Box Inlaid with Seashell. Amazing and traditional old technic handcrafted antique box with hundreds of carved and trimmed seashells depicting floral pa...

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19th Century French Antique Seashell Boxes

Materials

Wood

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Antique Seashell Clad Box
Antique Seashell Clad Box

Antique Seashell Clad Box

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H 4 in W 8 in D 4.5 in

Antique Seashell Clad Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting 19th century lidded box ambitiously decorated in exotic seashells over wood.

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes

Materials

Mirror, Organic Material, Wood, Paper

Antique Seashell Encrusted Box
Antique Seashell Encrusted Box

Antique Seashell Encrusted Box

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H 7 in W 8.5 in D 8 in

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 and ambitiously decorated with exotic seashells lovingly arranged in decorative or...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes

Materials

Shell, Oak

Antique British Colonial Seashell Encrusted Jewelry Box
Antique British Colonial Seashell Encrusted Jewelry Box

Antique British Colonial Seashell Encrusted Jewelry Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming 19th century British jewelry box ambitiously encrusted with exotic seashells.

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19th Century Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes

Materials

Shell, Mirror, Organic Material, Paper

Victorian Era Margate Grotto England Seashell and Painted Souvenir Trinket Box
Victorian Era Margate Grotto England Seashell and Painted Souvenir Trinket Box

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.

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1890s British Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood, Paint

Pair of Antique British Colonial Seashell Encrusted Jewelry Boxes
Pair of Antique British Colonial Seashell Encrusted Jewelry Boxes

Pair of Antique British Colonial Seashell Encrusted Jewelry Boxes

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting pair of 19th century British jewelry boxes ambitiously encrusted with exotic seashells with exposed areas covered in marbleized paper.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes

Materials

Shell, Mirror, Organic Material

Silver seashell vanity box with a trim on the lid and wooden handle
Silver seashell vanity box with a trim on the lid and wooden handle

Silver seashell vanity box with a trim on the lid and wooden handle

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver seashell vanity box with lid trim and wooden handle.

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19th Century European Antique Seashell Boxes

Materials

Silver

English Victorian Period 19th Century Jewelry Box with Inlaid Seashell Motif
English Victorian Period 19th Century Jewelry Box with Inlaid Seashell Motif

English Victorian Period 19th Century Jewelry Box with Inlaid Seashell Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Victorian period ash or light walnut jewelry box from the 19th century with inlaid seashell motif.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes

Materials

Wood, Ash, Birch, Mahogany, Walnut

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy with Seashell Inlay
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy with Seashell Inlay

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Tea Caddy with Seashell Inlay

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century English Regency Mahogany sarcophagus form tea caddy with satinwood and holly wood seashell inlaid top. The flame mahogany top framed by twin bands of geometric inlay, ce...

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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Seashell Boxes

Materials

Bone, Mahogany, Satinwood, Holly

Sailor Made Victorian Shellwork Box
Sailor Made Victorian Shellwork Box

Sailor Made Victorian Shellwork Box

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H 4.5 in W 13 in D 9 in

Sailor Made Victorian Shellwork Box

Located in Nantucket, MA

Sailor made Victorian seashell encrusted hinged box with four tintypes portraits of a sailor and his family mounted on top with wallpaper lining.

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1870s American Folk Art Antique Seashell Boxes

Materials

Shell

Miniature hokkai bako or kaioke, doll furniture replica of a traditional box
Miniature hokkai bako or kaioke, doll furniture replica of a traditional box

Miniature hokkai bako or kaioke, doll furniture replica of a traditional box

Located in PARIS, FR

These boxes were used to contain two sets of one hundred and eighty seashells each adorned with a different painted scene.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Seashell Boxes

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Antique Collar Box Made of Seashells
Antique Collar Box Made of Seashells

Antique Collar Box Made of Seashells

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H 5 in W 8 in D 7.25 in

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 decorative box would make a great decorative table accessory, jewelry box or used in...

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1910s Folk Art Antique Seashell Boxes

Materials

Shell, Felt

Rare Antique Hilliard & Thomason Sterling Silver Seashell Form Nutmeg Grater
Rare Antique Hilliard & Thomason Sterling Silver Seashell Form Nutmeg Grater

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 and has a cover that reveals a hinged steel grill or grater. The interior rim bea...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Small 19th-20th Century Green and Brown Banded Tulip Seashell Box
Small 19th-20th Century Green and Brown Banded Tulip Seashell Box

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

Materials

Shell

Collection of Seashells in a Satinwood Box, 1820
Collection of Seashells in a Satinwood Box, 1820

Collection of Seashells in a Satinwood Box, 1820

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H 16.15 in W 18.51 in D 12.21 in

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

Materials

Shell

19th Century Victorian Americana Seashell Shadowbox Collection
19th Century Victorian Americana Seashell Shadowbox Collection

19th Century Victorian Americana Seashell Shadowbox Collection

Located in Richmond, VA

Terrific Victorian mid-late 19th century. Era black painted wood shadowbox with a removable glass faced lid. Some compartments have name tags and cotton padding. Box has all-over exp...

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Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

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Cartier Carved Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Ring, Circa 1991
Cartier Carved Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Ring, Circa 1991

Cartier Carved Tourmaline 18K Yellow Gold Ring, Circa 1991

By Cartier

Located in Malmö, Skåne län

Cartier Tourmaline ring set with three carved pink tourmalines and round brilliant cut diamonds. Made in 18 karat yellow gold the ring features approximately 0.45ctw of brilliant rou...

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1990s French Modern Antique Seashell Boxes

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold

Located in London, England

A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number of elegant foliate scroll motifs, com...

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1910s Swedish Edwardian Antique Seashell Boxes

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Rare circa 1900 Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Powder Compact with Lipstick
Rare circa 1900 Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Powder Compact with Lipstick

Rare circa 1900 Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Powder Compact with Lipstick

$2,700Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.95 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in

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

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold & Rhodochrosite Circle Ring Circa 1970s Vintage
BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold & Rhodochrosite Circle Ring Circa 1970s Vintage

BVLGARI ITALY 18k Yellow Gold & Rhodochrosite Circle Ring Circa 1970s Vintage

By Bulgari

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Bvlgari Italy 18k Yellow Gold & Rhodochrosite Circle Ring Circa 1970s Vintage Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ring. Truly a great piece...

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1970s Italian Antique Seashell Boxes

Materials

Rhodocrosite, Yellow Gold

Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17

Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17

By Cartier

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...

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2010s Antique Seashell Boxes

Syna Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
Syna Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds

Syna Blue Topaz Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds

By Syna Jewels

Located in Fort Lee, NJ

Created in 18 karat yellow gold Blue Topaz 7 carats approx. Diamonds 0.04 carat approx. Ring size US 7, can be sized Limited edition About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata Draw...

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2010s American Contemporary Antique Seashell Boxes

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fabergé Silver Service
Fabergé Silver Service

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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19th Century Russian Antique Seashell Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Emerald ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with emeralds and diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Antique Seashell Boxes

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Damiani Diamond and Pearls Tiara
Damiani Diamond and Pearls Tiara

Damiani Diamond and Pearls Tiara

By Damiani

Located in Geneva, CH

Exceptional Tiara by Damiani. Diamonds, pearls Metal: white gold 18K (no rhodium plating). Diamonds weight: 41,50 carats color G-H clarity VVS-VS Japanese pearls: 9,60 grams. Total ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Antique Seashell Boxes

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold

Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Silver Dresser Box 79 Pill Jewelry Ring Box 1915-1932
Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Silver Dresser Box 79 Pill Jewelry Ring Box 1915-1932

Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Silver Dresser Box 79 Pill Jewelry Ring Box 1915-1932

By Georg Jensen

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A WONDERFUL AND RARE EARLY ORIGINAL GEORG JENSEN ART NOUVEAU DRESSER PILL JEWELRY RING BOX IN STERLING SILVER WITH A FLOWER MOTIF ON THE TOP. This is an absolutely stunning ...

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Seashell Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

CELESTE HOLM Tiffany & Co. Silver Envelope Compact Songwriter's Hall of Fame
CELESTE HOLM Tiffany & Co. Silver Envelope Compact Songwriter's Hall of Fame

CELESTE HOLM Tiffany & Co. Silver Envelope Compact Songwriter's Hall of Fame

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

We are thrilled to offer the Tiffany & Co. Silver Envelope Compact belonging to legendary Oscar Winning actress CELESTE HOLM which was given to her and inscribed by the Songwrite...

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20th Century Italian Retro Antique Seashell Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Celeste Holm Tiffany Jewelry Box Signed from Cast of Soap Opera Loving Sterling
Celeste Holm Tiffany Jewelry Box Signed from Cast of Soap Opera Loving Sterling

Celeste Holm Tiffany Jewelry Box Signed from Cast of Soap Opera Loving Sterling

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

This is a Signed Tiffany Sterling Silver Jewelry Trinket Box Presented to actress Celeste Holm by the Cast of the Soap Opera "Loving." The box combines the legendary Celeste Holm, t...

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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Antique Seashell Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Makers Sterling Round Ladies Powder Box Circa 1908-1909 #18017
Tiffany & Co Makers Sterling Round Ladies Powder Box Circa 1908-1909 #18017

Tiffany & Co Makers Sterling Round Ladies Powder Box Circa 1908-1909 #18017

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Tiffany & Co Makers Sterling Silver Round Covered Powder Box Circa 1908-1909 This gorgeous powder box with a cover by amazing designer Tiffany & Co Makers was crafted from sterling ...

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Early 1900s 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.