Antique Shell Box

19th Century finely detailed tortoise box inlayed with silver and mother of pearl stems, leaves, and flowers. The interior is ivory and tapestry and the box rests on ivory bun feet.

Beautiful 18th C Tortoise shell Table top cabinet with tortoise shell interior and sterling mounts embossed with lions. There are what looks to be French hall marks on the silver ha...

Tortoise shell box with miniature painting of a gentleman, Paris circa 1770.

Burlwood box with carving of a village celebration and tortoise shell interior fitting.

Box with painted Top in Neoclassic theme with tortoise shell interior.

English mahogany box with shell design, circa 20th century.  

Silverplated Brass Shell motif Box, realistically cast and chased,

Thought to be English, circa 1880, this shell decorated box is larger than usually found and will be a great addition to most collections.

Offered is a stunning, late 19th century, tortoise shell decorative box with a pierced floral motif along the top.

This jewelry box is made of tortoise shell with Ivory detailing on the top, bottom, and sides of the item.

This music box was made in France during the 18th Century and is made of natural tortoise shell.

Fine Shell box with bronze relief work. Press the scale and the box opens.

A hand made shell covered sewing box with an inset compartment that may be removed from the south coast of England c. 1880.

Set of Three Red Tortoise Shell Nesting Boxes, each a graduated size fitting snugly into the next one, original key locks the largest size box.

Exquisite 19th Century French Brass and Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box with drawers.

A fabulous English Edwardian silver heart-shaped trinket box with tortoise shell and silver inlaid lid. Stands on 4 feet with velvet interior.

A very pretty box with four inlaid whelk shells, a bone escutcheon, a bouquet of flowers and patterned wood inlaid bands at the top, bottom and inside.

A Boulle box inlaid with etched brass and red Tortoise Shell. and lined with a decorative paper.

A antiques Boulle box with inlaid etched brass, and tortoise shell, and lined on the inside with Mori silk.

A small Boulle Box with inlaid Red Tortoise Shell, It has a small button in front, when pushed open the lid, and the inside section rises up to display probably a lady's Watch or a ...

This Irish George III period snuff box, made in Dublin, is formed by a large olive shell mounted with sterling silver, incised with neoclassical motifs.

Victorian era tramp art shadow box frame with a collage of sea shells in the shape of flowers.

English Victorian Howell & James tortoiseshel and brass table box, rectangular, with a hinged lid and ogee-molded sides, mounted throughout with pierced bracketed medallions and corn...

19th century chocolate tortoise shell serpentine tea caddy in unbelievable condition.

Perfume Box predominantly brass with inlaid tortoiseshell otherwise known as Boulle. The interior is lined with pink velvet and includes three bottles with gilded floral reliefs....

Tortoiseshell & Ivory Card box with press button catch and the word "Patience" in sliver on the lid. Patience is the UK term for solitaire with cards. The Miniature Tortoiseshell...

Stunning brass and tortoiseshell boulle cigarette box. The exterior of this box features a wonderfully detailed engraved brass design with contrasting inlaid tortoiseshell, other...

George IV period tortoise-shell double tea-caddy of bow-fronted form with chamfered corners and base-moulding; veneered with segments of richly-coloured shell within pewter lines and...

English Tortoise Shell, Ivory and Ebony Flip Top Decorative Box with Push Button Release.

This is an English trinket box made from the actual shell of a tortoise with rosewood mounts and exotic wood marquetry interior.

An Early 19th Century Regency English blond tortoiseshell veneered rectangular jewelry box; the gently domed lid with rounded corners raised on brass feet.

Victorian mother of pearl inlaid rosewood jewelry box (ab) 600/10

A rare large and beautiful Victorian silver mounted jewel box of serpentine shape with a domed lid. Probably one of the nicest jewel boxes I have had in the last 25 years.

The inside of the box has two separate compartments. Both lids have the tortoise shell veneer and small ivory knobs.

A rare mid-19th century (circa 1840) Ceylonese inlaid box with hinged tortoise lid and marquetry worked box with draw.

Extremely fine and rare 18th Century Spanish Colonial tortoiseshell box from Mexico. Silver mounting with Mother of Pearl elements.

English tortoise shell tea caddy with Ivory trim. English 19th Century

Wonderful Victorian Shadow Box Sailors Valentine with cross, crown and anchor in period frame.

Unique Regency Geometric Design Tortoiseshell & Ivory Workbox. The design of the top panel is achieved by a series of interlinked scrolls in tortoiseshell and ivory. Each side is ...

The charming boy looks at you with a sweet smile, his container full of snuff to make you happy. He is carved of fruitwood, the lid lined with tortoise shell.

Small 19th-20th century green and brown banded tulip seashell box.

Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century. This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several section...

Regency period faux tortoise-shell double caddy with fine gilt pressed-brass mounts. Circa 1815

Cellar liquor Boulle marquetry two sides, Napoleon III period Work very fine marquetry, beautiful ingot molds around, based on 4 feets bronze. Beautiful interior crystal gild...

A beautiful poplar paint decorated jewelry or keepsake box. Faux tortoise shell decorated wood. Original brass hinges.

Mail box in Boulle marquetry, English manufacturing. Napoleon III period, perfect condition. Stunning interior in rosewood with a lap of fine marquetry. Work of marquetry on all s...

Important cashmere box in boulle marquetry Period Napoleon III. Perfect condition. Marquetry work on top and front. On top, brass monogrammed "M C". Beautiful feet i...

René Lalique box "Coquilles" shells decorated two parts blue patinated frosted glass Signed «R.Lalique».

Cellar liquor Boulle marquetry exceptional, Napoleon III period. Work very fine marquetry, fine bronzes. Beautiful ingot molds around, based on four feets bronze. Plateau presen...

Liquor box oval in Boulle marquetry exceptional Napoleon-III period Work of marquetry very fine, on all sides, Beautiful border in gilt bronze, Based on four feets. Presentat...

English Regency Green Tortoise shell and Abalone Tea Caddy with two covered compartments

Inside has ivory, ebony and turtle shell detailed compartments. Top box lifts out to reveal open interior.

Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century. This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several section...

About as nice and original an example of an early 19th century Regency tea caddy as we can find. Beside being banded in ivory it has inlaid radiating silver in the top ,a silver pla...

THE TOP WITH A SWEEPING CURVE AND MOLDED CRESTING; ABOVE A CONFORMING BODY WITH FLARING SKIRT AND BUN FEET; THE INTERIOR WITH TWO LIDDED TEA COMPARTMENTS; OF MOTTLED HONEY AND BROWN ...

Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century. This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several section...

Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century. This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several section...