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Georgian Decagonal Ivory, Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy w/ Tented Top 18thc
Georgian Decagonal Ivory, Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy w/ Tented Top 18thc

Georgian Decagonal Ivory, Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy w/ Tented Top 18thc

Located in Savannah, GA

This lovely elongated decagon shaped tented topped tea caddy is made from ivory with ten panels separated by tortoiseshell stringing as well as tortoise outlining the bottom. Silver...

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1790s English George III Antique Shell Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Immaculate Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Immaculate Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Immaculate Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Tampa, FL

An immaculate and elegant survivor from 18th century England, this exceptional tortoiseshell tea caddy showcases fine craftsmanship and exquisite materials. The caddy features sterli...

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1820s British Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver, Bronze

19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century English tortoiseshell tea caddy with undulating front and scalloped base with bun feet. The interior with two unlined compartments for tea, each lid with tortoise shell ...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Shell Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Dallas, TX

A early 19th century tortoiseshell rectangular tea caddy with a slightly domed lid. There is a pewter or silver central plaque on the lid and bone stringing around the opening. The i...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Petite Early 19th Century Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Pagoda Top
Petite Early 19th Century Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Pagoda Top

Petite Early 19th Century Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Pagoda Top

Located in Dallas, TX

A petite English Regency tea caddy with pagoda top and a bow front. Bone edging around opening and a silver cartouche on the lid. An escutcheon in front with a base skirt and button ...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Dallas, TX

An English tortoiseshell tea caddy. A rectangular shape with rounded corners and a domed lid with silver plaque initialed PEB. Velvet lined interior lid and intact interior lining. S...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver

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

Antique Regency Boulle Tortoiseshell Tea Chest

Located in Northampton, GB

Boulle Style Front From our Tea Caddy collection, we are thrilled to offer this Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Chest. The Tea Chest of sarcophagus shape with a gently tapering body and a...

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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Shell Box

Materials

Brass, Pewter

George III English Red Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
George III English Red Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

George III English Red Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Georgian Tea Caddy Circa 1780 From our Tea Caddy collection, we are pleased to introduce this unusual wooden mounted red tortoiseshell tea caddy. The tea c...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Shell Box

Materials

Shell, Wood

Tortoiseshell Silver Mounted Tea Caddy by Deakin & Francis
Tortoiseshell Silver Mounted Tea Caddy by Deakin & Francis

Tortoiseshell Silver Mounted Tea Caddy by Deakin & Francis

By Deakin & Francis

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING With Mounted Intricate Silver Work From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Victorian Tortoiseshell & Silver Mounted Tea Caddy by silv...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

A Set of Three 19th Century Dutch Tortoiseshell Cigar Cases with Silver Mounts
A Set of Three 19th Century Dutch Tortoiseshell Cigar Cases with Silver Mounts

A Set of Three 19th Century Dutch Tortoiseshell Cigar Cases with Silver Mounts

Located in Astoria, NY

A set of three 19th century Dutch cigar cases, in tortoise shell with decorative silver mounts, each depicting a different equestrian narrative (A single running horse, a horse lead ...

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19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Early to Mid-19th Century Tortoiseshell and Mother-of-Pearl Card Case
Early to Mid-19th Century Tortoiseshell and Mother-of-Pearl Card Case

Early to Mid-19th Century Tortoiseshell and Mother-of-Pearl Card Case

Located in Atlanta, GA

A finely fashioned rectangular calling card case, constructed in rich, mottled tortoiseshell and framed with geometric mother-of-pearl corner panels, the contrasting materials creati...

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Early 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Shell Box

Materials

Shell

English Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Card Case, Circa 1830
English Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Card Case, Circa 1830

English Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Card Case, Circa 1830

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Georgian-era tortoiseshell card case of refined, minimalist form, circa 1830 or earlier, the surfaces composed of richly patterned shell plates in mottled honey, chestnut, and espr...

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Early 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Shell Box

Materials

Shell

Regency Tortoiseshell-Veneered Cigar or Jewelry Case With Domed Lid C. 1810
Regency Tortoiseshell-Veneered Cigar or Jewelry Case With Domed Lid C. 1810

Regency Tortoiseshell-Veneered Cigar or Jewelry Case With Domed Lid C. 1810

Located in Atlanta, GA

This refined cigar or jewelry case is crafted in the Regency taste and clad throughout in richly mottled tortoiseshell veneer, selected for its deep amber and umber figuring and poli...

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Shell Box

Materials

Shell

Fine Georgian Tortoiseshell Cigar Case With Gilt Monogram, 19th Century
Fine Georgian Tortoiseshell Cigar Case With Gilt Monogram, 19th Century

Fine Georgian Tortoiseshell Cigar Case With Gilt Monogram, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

This refined Continental cigar case is formed in richly mottled tortoiseshell, the exterior modeled with a gently domed, ribbed lid that creates a sculptural play of light across the...

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Shell Box

Materials

Shell

Antique Regency Boulle Tobacco Jar
Antique Regency Boulle Tobacco Jar

Antique Regency Boulle Tobacco Jar

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An exceptional quality Regency period Boulle and Contra Boulle cylindrical tobacco jar with solid brass mouldings.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Shell Box

Materials

Brass

Circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box
Circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box

Circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A polished snail shell snuff box, c.1800, French, Beaded brass mounts.

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Early 19th Century Antique Shell Box

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Shell Motif Victorian Amethyst Boxed Suite
Exceptional Shell Motif Victorian Amethyst Boxed Suite

Exceptional Shell Motif Victorian Amethyst Boxed Suite

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

This suite has been preserved in impeccable antique condition and retains its original presentation box. Stunning!

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1880s Victorian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Amethyst, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Large-scaled Japanese Black Lacquered Shell-form Box
A Large-scaled Japanese Black Lacquered Shell-form Box

A Large-scaled Japanese Black Lacquered Shell-form Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large-scaled Japanese black lacquered shell-form box topped by a clam shell; highlighted with gilded lacquer; the interior

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Shell Box

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Scottish Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box
19th Century Scottish Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box

19th Century Scottish Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Georgian cowrie shell snuff box Date : c1820 Period : George III / Regency Origin : Almost certainly Scottish provincial Decoration : Hinged silver cover with repousse and...

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1830s Scottish Regency Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver

19th c. French Leather Scallop Shell Velvet Lined Jewel Box
19th c. French Leather Scallop Shell Velvet Lined Jewel Box

19th c. French Leather Scallop Shell Velvet Lined Jewel Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

A beautifully shaped and gilt tooled 19th century French leather scallop shell jewel box with velvet trimmed interior.

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19th Century French Antique Shell Box

Materials

Leather, Wood, Velvet

19th Century French Henri II Carved Oak Eleven-Gun Cabinet with Hunt Motifs
19th Century French Henri II Carved Oak Eleven-Gun Cabinet with Hunt Motifs

19th Century French Henri II Carved Oak Eleven-Gun Cabinet with Hunt Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

The bottom section has two drawers decorated with carved branch handles and lock mechanism for bullet or shell boxes. Each door panel is decorated with hand carved bird sculptures, e...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Box

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful Antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, having a plain shell-style body sitting in a cast frame, and with original interior hand-pierced dividers cir...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Elkington & Co. Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box
Antique Victorian Elkington & Co. Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box

Antique Victorian Elkington & Co. Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

It has a plain shell shaped body sitting in a cast frame with the original interior hand-pierced dividers.

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1880s English Victorian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box, 19th Century

By Fenton Brothers

Located in London, GB

The opening mechanism is as intricate as the shell decoration, it opens out into two halves and is held shut by gorgeous clasps at the top.

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1880s English Victorian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Cameo Shell of Athena in Armor with Original Box
Antique Cameo Shell of Athena in Armor with Original Box

Antique Cameo Shell of Athena in Armor with Original Box

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1860 Italy, original case. Museum Quality cameo depicting Athena in Armor. In the Greek mythology Athena, daughter of Zeus, was the goddess of Wisdom, of the Weaving, of the Ar...

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19th Century Antique Shell Box

Materials

Carnelian

Georgian Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell with Hinged Lid Snuff Box
Georgian Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell with Hinged Lid Snuff Box

Georgian Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell with Hinged Lid Snuff Box

Located in New York, NY

Georgian, sterling silver-mounted Cowrie shell snuff box with hinged lid, London, 1815. Measures: 3" long x 2" deep x 1 1/2" high.

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19th Century British Antique Shell Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Sweets Biscuit Box 19th Century
Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Sweets Biscuit Box 19th Century

Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Sweets Biscuit Box 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Victorian triple clam shell shaped silver plated biscuit box stamped by the maker SW&S and late 19th Century in date.

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1890s English Victorian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver Plate

A Satsuma ceramic box in the shape of a hamaguri shell
A Satsuma ceramic box in the shape of a hamaguri shell

A Satsuma ceramic box in the shape of a hamaguri shell

Located in Milano, IT

A Japanese Satsuma ceramic box modeled in the shape of a hamaguri shell (a Japanese clam traditionally associated with themes of union), featuring a gilt crab as a handle.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Shell Box

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box Fenton Brothers, 19th Century
Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box Fenton Brothers, 19th Century

Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box Fenton Brothers, 19th Century

By Fenton Brothers

Located in London, GB

It has a plain shell-shaped body sitting in a cast frame with remarkably chased branch supports and the original interior features elegant hand-pierced dividers.

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1890s English Victorian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Elkington & Co. Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box 19th Century
Victorian Elkington & Co. Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box 19th Century

Victorian Elkington & Co. Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box 19th Century

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

It has a shaped shell shaped body sitting in a cast frame in the form of textured branches with the original interior hand-pierced dividers.

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1870s English Victorian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 20th Century Victorian Silver Plated WMF Shell Folding Biscuit Box
Early 20th Century Victorian Silver Plated WMF Shell Folding Biscuit Box

Early 20th Century Victorian Silver Plated WMF Shell Folding Biscuit Box

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in London, GB

It has a plain shell-style body sitting in a cast frame, and with original interior hand-pierced dividers.

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Early 1900s German Victorian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver Plate

Shell Shape Victorian Folding Biscuit Box by John Sherwood & Sons, circa 1890
Shell Shape Victorian Folding Biscuit Box by John Sherwood & Sons, circa 1890

Shell Shape Victorian Folding Biscuit Box by John Sherwood & Sons, circa 1890

By John Sherwood & Sons 1

Located in London, London

Made circa 1890 by John Sherwood & Sons, this antique Victorian, silver plate folding biscuit box, is modelled as a shell with an ornate frame, and a gilt interior.

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1890s English Victorian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver Plate

George Jones Majolica Sardine Box with Shells and Seaweed, English, ca. 1867
George Jones Majolica Sardine Box with Shells and Seaweed, English, ca. 1867

George Jones Majolica Sardine Box with Shells and Seaweed, English, ca. 1867

By George Jones

Located in Banner Elk, NC

George Jones Majolica Turquoise Shells and Seaweed Sardine Box, English, ca. 1867, the box molded in high relief with a salmon on each of the four sides, each corner with molded cora...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Majolica

Vintage Boxed Set of Three Silver Plate Shotgun Shell Spirit Measures / Jiggers
Vintage Boxed Set of Three Silver Plate Shotgun Shell Spirit Measures / Jiggers

Vintage Boxed Set of Three Silver Plate Shotgun Shell Spirit Measures / Jiggers

By Israel Freeman & Son Ltd. 1

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Boxed set of three silver plate shotgun shell jiggers "Little Shot" 1oz, "Just A Shot" 1-1/2oz & "Big Shot" 2oz.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box Walker and Hall 19th Century
Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box Walker and Hall 19th Century

Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box Walker and Hall 19th Century

By Walker & Hall

Located in London, GB

It has a plain shell-shaped body sitting in a cast frame with the original interior hand-pierced dividers.

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1880s English Victorian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Biscuit Box Mappin & Webb 19th Century
Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Biscuit Box Mappin & Webb 19th Century

Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Biscuit Box Mappin & Webb 19th Century

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Victorian triple clam shell shaped silver plated biscuit box, circa 1870 in date and braring the makers mark of the renowned silversmiths Mappin & Webb.

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1870s English Victorian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Biscuit Box by Fenton Brothers 19th C
Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Biscuit Box by Fenton Brothers 19th C

Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Biscuit Box by Fenton Brothers 19th C

By Fenton Brothers

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Victorian triple clam shell shaped silver plated biscuit box stamped 'Staniforth patent' by the Fenton Brothers, circa 1870 in date.

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1870s English Victorian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Sweets Biscuit Box Mappin & Webb 19th C
Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Sweets Biscuit Box Mappin & Webb 19th C

Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Sweets Biscuit Box Mappin & Webb 19th C

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

The scalloped shell shaped biscuit box features a figural cherub finial and three seated cherubs to the frame.

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1870s English Victorian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver Plate

Boxed Pair of Shell Form Silver Gilt Open Salts with Spoons by Whiting
Boxed Pair of Shell Form Silver Gilt Open Salts with Spoons by Whiting

Boxed Pair of Shell Form Silver Gilt Open Salts with Spoons by Whiting

By Frank M. Whiting & Company

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of American late 19th century cast silver gilt open salts (with spoons) in the form of clam shells, made by the Frank Whiting Company retaining their original leather satin li...

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1890s American Victorian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box J Dixon and Sons, 19th Century
Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box J Dixon and Sons, 19th Century

Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box J Dixon and Sons, 19th Century

By James Dixon & Sons

Located in London, GB

This is a highly decorative antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, circa 1880 in date. This splendid biscuit box bears the makers' marks of the renowned silversmith...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver Plate

An exceptional silver mounted Shell Snuff Box made in London in 1841 by Edward E
An exceptional silver mounted Shell Snuff Box made in London in 1841 by Edward E

An exceptional silver mounted Shell Snuff Box made in London in 1841 by Edward E

Located in London, GB

The Shell Snuff Box is one of the most beautifully shaded examples which we have offered over the years, displaying a variety of unusual colours.

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Shell Box

A rare George III silver mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 18
A rare George III silver mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 18

A rare George III silver mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 18

Located in London, GB

The beautifully shaded Cowrie shell displays plain silver mounts and the hinged cover is engraved with an outer Greek key border, concealed hinge, and central vacant shield shaped ca...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Shell Box

Sailor Made Victorian Shellwork Box
Sailor Made Victorian Shellwork Box

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 Shell Box

Materials

Shell

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine
19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine

Located in Nantucket, MA

Each Measures: 9-1/8 in H x 9-1/8 in W Victorians in the Age of Exploration and its accompanying Eclectic Movement embraced arts and crafts from around the world. Shell boxes are fr...

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Late 19th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Shell Box

Materials

Shell, Mahogany

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine
19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine

Located in Nantucket, MA

Victorians in the Age of Exploration and its accompanying Eclectic Movement embraced arts and crafts from around the world. Shell boxes are frequently seen, and even the odd shell di...

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19th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Shell Box

Materials

Shell

19th Century Large Sailor's Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880
19th Century Large Sailor's Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880

19th Century Large Sailor's Valentine in Mahogany Case, circa 1880

Located in Nantucket, MA

Victorians in the Age of Exploration and its accompanying Eclectic Movement embraced arts and crafts from around the world. Shell boxes are frequently seen, and even the odd shell di...

Category

1880s Bajan Folk Art Antique Shell Box

Materials

Shell, Wood

Early Large Sailor's Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920
Early Large Sailor's Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920

Early Large Sailor's Valentine in Ebonized Case, circa 1920

Located in Nantucket, MA

Victorians in the Age of Exploration and its accompanying Eclectic Movement embraced arts and crafts from around the world. Shell boxes are frequently seen, and even the odd shell di...

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1920s Bajan Folk Art Antique Shell Box

Materials

Shell, Wood

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine - "Home Sweet Home" circa 1870
19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine - "Home Sweet Home" circa 1870

19th Century Double Sailor's Valentine - "Home Sweet Home" circa 1870

Located in Nantucket, MA

Shell boxes are frequently seen, and even the odd shell diorama, shell constructed flower basket or bowl, or even a shell adorned piece of furniture.

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1870s Bajan Folk Art Antique Shell Box

Materials

Shell, Mahogany

Double Sailor's Valentine "Forget Me Not" Signed and Dated "Barbados, 1915"
Double Sailor's Valentine "Forget Me Not" Signed and Dated "Barbados, 1915"

Double Sailor's Valentine "Forget Me Not" Signed and Dated "Barbados, 1915"

Located in Nantucket, MA

Victorians in the Age of Exploration and its accompanying Eclectic Movement embraced arts and crafts from around the world. Shell boxes are frequently seen, and even the odd shell di...

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1910s Bajan Folk Art Antique Shell Box

Materials

Shell, Mahogany

19th C. French Boulle Style Writing Box With Inkwell
19th C. French Boulle Style Writing Box With Inkwell

19th C. French Boulle Style Writing Box With Inkwell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French Boulle Style Writing Box with Inkwell. It is Tortoise Shell Veneered with Brass Inlay and Bronze Mounted.

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19th Century French Antique Shell Box

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Turtle Shell with Silver Head and and Paws
Turtle Shell with Silver Head and and Paws

Turtle Shell with Silver Head and and Paws

Located in San Francisco, CA

An interesting and unusual turtle figural sculpture, executed with a box turtle shell and .800 fine silver mounts forming the head, tail and feet.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Shell Box

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain in Rare Blue Boards, 1885
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain in Rare Blue Boards, 1885

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain in Rare Blue Boards, 1885

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Housed in a custom handcrafted clam-shell box. Rare first edition, first issue, of “the most praised and most condemned 19th century American work of fiction,” one of an unspecifi...

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1880s Antique Shell Box

Vintage Sterling Art Deco Vanity Set Brush, Comb and Mirror, Original Box
Vintage Sterling Art Deco Vanity Set Brush, Comb and Mirror, Original Box

Vintage Sterling Art Deco Vanity Set Brush, Comb and Mirror, Original Box

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This set features a nice raised beaded design around the edges and tortoise shell on the comb. In its original box. The box measures 13 and one half inches long, the mirror is Nine i...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Shell Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Japanese Game Boxes.
Pair of Japanese Game Boxes.

Pair of Japanese Game Boxes.

Located in Hudson, NY

Pair of Japanese Hokki Lacquer Game Storage Boxes. For shell game with gold crests. (we have made glass tops to put on top of the boxes so they can be used as side tables.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Shell Box

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Antique Victorian 15K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch "Menelaus" - c.1880
Antique Victorian 15K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch "Menelaus" - c.1880

Antique Victorian 15K Gold Carved Shell Cameo Brooch "Menelaus" - c.1880

Located in London, GB

All of our jewellery come with a complimentary hard shell gift box with a velvet interior. Size & Total Weight 2.1 x 1.8cm 2.86g /0.092 oz t Condition: Good overall antique condi...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Shell Box

Materials

15k Gold

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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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