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Dutch Colonial Indonesian Tortoiseshell Box with Gilded Brass mounts
Dutch Colonial Indonesian Tortoiseshell Box with Gilded Brass mounts

Dutch Colonial Indonesian Tortoiseshell Box with Gilded Brass mounts

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Of superb quality, this red tortoise shell box with beautifully executed gilded brass mounts was

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Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Shell Box

Materials

Brass

19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box
19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box

19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th-century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver-Mounted 2-Compartmented Box, European, possibly

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Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Shell Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

19C Anglo Indian Vizigapatam Stamp Box
19C Anglo Indian Vizigapatam Stamp Box

19C Anglo Indian Vizigapatam Stamp Box

Located in Dallas, TX

t/shell box in rectangular shape, covered with bone friezes and banding. The lid slides sideways to

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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Shell

Tortoise Shell Glove Box and Basket
Tortoise Shell Glove Box and Basket

Tortoise Shell Glove Box and Basket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Victorian silver plate and tortoiseshell basket. And tortoiseshell glove box. The box measures

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Early 20th Century English Antique Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.
Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.

Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.

Located in Buchanan, MI

Tortoise shell decorative box with bun feet. We have other tortoise boxes similar in form that

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19th Century English Anglo-Indian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Art Deco English Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Box, circa 1920
Art Deco English Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Box, circa 1920

Art Deco English Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Box, circa 1920

Located in Pearland, TX

A stylish antique Art Deco English tortoise shell and mother of pearl tessellated box with a hinged

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Shell Box

Materials

Brass

19C Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Bone and Shell Domed Stationery Box
19C Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Bone and Shell Domed Stationery Box

19C Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Bone and Shell Domed Stationery Box

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A LOVELY 19C Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Bone and Shell Domed Stationery Box – ‘Alice’s Box

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Shell, Sandalwood

Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box
Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box

Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Charming early 19th century box decorated in faux tortoise shell and having zig zag patterned

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Early 19th Century British Antique Shell Box

Materials

Ebony, Wood

Majolica Shell Money Bank Box, Circa 1900t  III III Pop
Majolica Shell Money Bank Box, Circa 1900t  III III Pop

Majolica Shell Money Bank Box, Circa 1900t III III Pop

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica shell Money Bank Box, Circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Shell Box

Materials

Ceramic

Silver and gold shell-shaped vinaigrette box from the George III period
Silver and gold shell-shaped vinaigrette box from the George III period

Silver and gold shell-shaped vinaigrette box from the George III period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box in the shape of a shell from the George III period

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19th Century European Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell
Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell

Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

mother of pearl or abalone shell and accented with flaked gilt details. The front and sides of the box

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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Shell Box

Materials

Paper

English Tortoiseshell Box
English Tortoiseshell Box

English Tortoiseshell Box

Located in New York, NY

English tortoiseshell box. Ovoid shaped lidded snuffbox with integral handle of richly patterned

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Early 1900s English Antique Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Circular silver jewelry box with shells, scrolls and ancient-lady figure
Circular silver jewelry box with shells, scrolls and ancient-lady figure

Circular silver jewelry box with shells, scrolls and ancient-lady figure

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver jewelry box, circular in relief with shells and scrolls, with the figure of an

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19th Century European Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817
Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817

Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817

Located in valatie, NY

Scottish silver mounted tiger cowary shell snuff box, 1817. The hinged lid is inscribed with "W

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Early 19th Century Scottish Antique Shell Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box
Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box

Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box

Category

19th Century Antique Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Anglo Indian Tortoiseshell And Ivory Trinket Box
Anglo Indian Tortoiseshell And Ivory Trinket Box

Anglo Indian Tortoiseshell And Ivory Trinket Box

Located in Tampa, FL

Anglo Indian tortoiseshell and ivory trinket box dating to the turn of the century. This finely

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Early 1900s Indian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Ivory, Tortoise Shell

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

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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Shell Box

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Regency Tortoiseshell Box With Sterling Silver Details
Regency Tortoiseshell Box With Sterling Silver Details

Regency Tortoiseshell Box With Sterling Silver Details

Located in Tampa, FL

A fine Regency period tortoiseshell box, accented with sterling silver and ivory details. This is a

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1810s English Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Antique Georgian Amboyna Sewing Box
Antique Georgian Amboyna Sewing Box

Antique Georgian Amboyna Sewing Box

By William Dobson

Located in Northampton, GB

Veneered in Amboyna Wood From our Sewing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Amboyna

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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Shell, Amboyna

Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box
Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box

Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive Anglo Indian box crafted in mahogany and clad in tortoise shell decorated with bone

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

Tortoiseshell Casket Box With Rippled Serpentine Sides
Tortoiseshell Casket Box With Rippled Serpentine Sides

Tortoiseshell Casket Box With Rippled Serpentine Sides

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare Dutch 18th century Tortoiseshell box with rippled serpentine sides embellished with silver

Category

1780s Dutch Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Antique French Folk Art Keepsake Box
Antique French Folk Art Keepsake Box

Antique French Folk Art Keepsake Box

Located in Charleston, SC

This beautiful hand decorated keepsake box has a beautiful green velvet on the outside. The top

Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Shell Box

Materials

Metal

Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box
Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box

Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, GB

Inlaid with floral sprays of engraved mother of pearl and brass From our Sewing Box collection, we

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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box
Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box

Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive antique Anglo Indian box crafted in mahogany, clad in tortoise shell, and ambitiously

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box
Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box

Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extremely rare, early Swiss automaton singing bird box by the famed Charles Bruguier is housed

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19th Century Swiss Louis XV Antique Shell Box

Materials

Gold

Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box
Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box

Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box

By Palais Royal

Located in Northampton, GB

Internal Music Box Playing Two Aires From our Writing Box collection, we are delighted to bring

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Early 19th Century French Antique Shell Box

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg
Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg

By F.L. Hausburg

Located in Northampton, GB

Heavily Inlaid with Mother of Pearl and Abalone From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Shell, Wood, Satinwood

Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box
Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box

Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout exotic Anglo Indian lidded box handcrafted in mahogany and clad in tortoise shell with

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Mirror, Mahogany

Petite Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box
Petite Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box

Petite Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming petite antique Anglo Indian lidded box handcrafted in indigenous hardwoods clad in

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

Antique French Palais Royal Mulberry Sewing Box
Antique French Palais Royal Mulberry Sewing Box

Antique French Palais Royal Mulberry Sewing Box

By Palais Royal

Located in Northampton, GB

Louis XVIII (1814-1824) From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to introduce to the

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Early 19th Century French Antique Shell Box

Materials

Gold, Cut Steel

Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell And Mother Of Pearl Box
Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell And Mother Of Pearl Box

Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell And Mother Of Pearl Box

Located in Dallas, TX

Circa 1750. Tortoiseshell and mother of pearl box with sliding top from Mexico 18th century

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1750s Mexican Antique Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Engraved Tortoiseshell Music Box with French Revolutionary Inscription
Engraved Tortoiseshell Music Box with French Revolutionary Inscription

Engraved Tortoiseshell Music Box with French Revolutionary Inscription

Located in London, GB

This finely engraved and inscribed tortoiseshell music box is a precious piece of French Revolution

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box
French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box

French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A high quality and most elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box. This

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Box

Materials

Ormolu

Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s
Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s

Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s

Located in London, GB

boxes’ striking colours, tribal symbolism, and rhythmic shell patterns make them powerful decorative

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1920s Indonesian Folk Art Antique Shell Box

Materials

Other

A large Edwardian shaped rectangular silver and tortoiseshell piqué box
A large Edwardian shaped rectangular silver and tortoiseshell piqué box

A large Edwardian shaped rectangular silver and tortoiseshell piqué box

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A large Edwardian shaped rectangular silver and tortoiseshell piqué box, the hinged lid with a

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900
Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900

Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900

By Bontems

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Singing bird box by bontems of Paris, Circa 1900. Tortoisesheel embellished with

Category

Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Antique English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Antique English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Antique English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Located in New Orleans, LA

A beautiful tea caddy. The tortorise shell color is perfection.

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

17th-18th Century Spanish Colonial Box With Domed Top
17th-18th Century Spanish Colonial Box With Domed Top

17th-18th Century Spanish Colonial Box With Domed Top

Located in Dallas, TX

Spanish Colonial inlaid bone and faux tortoiseshell domed top box. Original hammered iron hinges

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1690s Spanish Antique Shell Box

Materials

Iron

Chiseled silver snuff box with half shells and hinged lid
Chiseled silver snuff box with half shells and hinged lid

Chiseled silver snuff box with half shells and hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Chiseled silver snuff box with half-shells and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin

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18th Century Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver

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Antique Shell Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique shell box for your home. An antique shell box — often made from bone, tortoise shell and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique shell box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique shell box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Regency and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique shell box over the years, but those crafted by Fenton Brothers, Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri and Elkington & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Shell Box?

Prices for an antique shell box start at $95 and top out at $75,000 with the average selling for $2,641.
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