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Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Dinner Dessert Knife Set 24 Pc, Box, Shell
Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Dinner Dessert Knife Set 24 Pc, Box, Shell

Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Dinner Dessert Knife Set 24 Pc, Box, Shell

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

This service includes twelve dinner knives and twelve dessert entremet knives with fantastic decoration in the Rococo style with shell motif. The service is presented in a box.

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1880s French Rococo Antique Shell Box

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Art Nouveau Inlaid Tortoise Shell and Silver Jewelry Box
Art Nouveau Inlaid Tortoise Shell and Silver Jewelry Box

Art Nouveau Inlaid Tortoise Shell and Silver Jewelry Box

By William Comyns & Sons 1

Located in Singapore, SG

A large oval sterling silver jewelry box standing on four cast legs. The oval tortoiseshell lid is inlaid with silver in the style of the Art Nouveau period. In fine condition th...

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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Shell Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shell Box

Shell Box

Sold|$1,975

Shell Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A multicolored shell box.

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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Plaster, Shell

Shell Box

Shell Box

Sold|$1,975

Shell Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A long and narrow shell box.

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Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Shell, Wood

19th Century English Shell Box
19th Century English Shell Box

19th Century English Shell Box

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Victorian shell box with brass fittings.

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1880s Antique Shell Box

Materials

Shell

English Tortoise Shell Box
English Tortoise Shell Box

English Tortoise Shell Box

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

English tortoise shell box with fabric lining. Mother of pearl floral inlay on top of box with ivory bindings.

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19th Century English Antique Shell Box

19th century hand carved tortoise shell box
19th century hand carved tortoise shell box

19th century hand carved tortoise shell box

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An exquisitely carved 19th century hand carved tortoise shell box. Probably used as an etui or snuff box.

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19th Century English Antique Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Collection of Six 19th Century Tortoise Shell Boxes
Collection of Six 19th Century Tortoise Shell Boxes

Collection of Six 19th Century Tortoise Shell Boxes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Collection of six 19th century tortoise shell boxes. Each varies in size as well as type of usage.

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19th Century English Antique Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Set of Three Miniature Tortoise Shell Boxes, England, c.1900
Set of Three Miniature Tortoise Shell Boxes, England, c.1900

Set of Three Miniature Tortoise Shell Boxes, England, c.1900

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Exquisite set of three miniature Tortoise Shell Boxes, c.1900, England.

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoise Shell Box
Tortoise Shell Box

Tortoise Shell Box

Located in Dallas, TX

a large rectangular shaped box with domed lid, tortoise shell with bun feet

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19th Century English Antique Shell Box

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Lacquer Shell Box, circa 1900
Chinese Lacquer Shell Box, circa 1900

Chinese Lacquer Shell Box, circa 1900

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Black lacquer with gold and red decor Asian work, circa 1900 Red lacquer on the inside.

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Shell Box

Three Rare Antique Anglo-Indian Tortoise Shell Boxes, Priced Individually
Three Rare Antique Anglo-Indian Tortoise Shell Boxes, Priced Individually

Three Rare Antique Anglo-Indian Tortoise Shell Boxes, Priced Individually

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Here are three rare antique Anglo Indian boxes crafted with traditional materials each with a tortoise shell background than overlaid intricate, engraved bone work.

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Lacquer Hokai Shell Box, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Lacquer Hokai Shell Box, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Lacquer Hokai Shell Box, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

A lacquer Hokai shell box, circa 1890. Bronze trim and black lacquer with traditional decoration on the outside, red lacquer on the inside.

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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Shell Box

Materials

Wood

Rare 19th Century Anglo Indian Repousse Silver Mounted Tortoise Shell Box
Rare 19th Century Anglo Indian Repousse Silver Mounted Tortoise Shell Box

Rare 19th Century Anglo Indian Repousse Silver Mounted Tortoise Shell Box

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Standing on prolonged silver bun feet this magnificent box features a body of tortoiseshell, engraved hinges, handles and repousse silver mounts and plaques combined with straight si...

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

Materials

Silver

Exquisite Tortoise Shell and Ivory Box
Exquisite Tortoise Shell and Ivory Box

Exquisite Tortoise Shell and Ivory Box

Located in East Hampton, NY

Tortoise shell box with ivory trim and feet.....silver monogram on top....

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Early 20th Century British Antique Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ivory, Wood

A Very Large Tortoise Shell and Ivory Anglo Indian Box
A Very Large Tortoise Shell and Ivory Anglo Indian Box

A Very Large Tortoise Shell and Ivory Anglo Indian Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A huge (in tortoise shell box standards) Anglo Indian tortoiseshell and ivory box.

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19th Century Indian Antique Shell Box

Tortoise Shell and Bone Box
Tortoise Shell and Bone Box

Tortoise Shell and Bone Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique Anglo-Indian octagon shaped jewelry or decorative box clad in tortoiseshell and elaborately decorated with carved bone. The inside has a mirror and felt lining.

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Bone

Anglo-Indian Tortoise Shell Glove Box
Anglo-Indian Tortoise Shell Glove Box

Anglo-Indian Tortoise Shell Glove Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

An Anglo-Indian well-marked tortoiseshell box, with sandalwood interior.

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19th Century Indian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoise Shell & Ivory Antique Box
Tortoise Shell & Ivory Antique Box

Tortoise Shell & Ivory Antique Box

Located in New York, NY

A small tortoise shell encased box, with carved ivory trimming and claw feet and hand-painted details, original velvet interior, circa 1870's, Napoleon III vintage

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19th Century Unknown Antique Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Velvet

Tortoise Shell and Gilt Bronze Jewellery Box
Tortoise Shell and Gilt Bronze Jewellery Box

Tortoise Shell and Gilt Bronze Jewellery Box

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Tortoise shell and gilt bronze jewellery box, gold enamelled, early 19th century.

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1820s European Charles X Antique Shell Box

Materials

Bronze

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

Anglo Indian Tortoise Shell and Bone Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive 19th century Anglo Indian lidded box handcrafted in wood clad with tortoise shell and decorated with floral designs in bone.

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

Anglo Indian Bone and Shell Footed Box
Anglo Indian Bone and Shell Footed Box

Anglo Indian Bone and Shell Footed Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive 19th century Anglo Indian lidded box crafted in organic substances featuring wood, bone, and tortoise shell top, sides, and front with center panels having carved bone fig...

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

English Regency Shell Table Circa 1840
English Regency Shell Table Circa 1840

English Regency Shell Table Circa 1840

Located in New York, NY

There is also a shell box available...see image 6 and 8. Shell box is sold separately.

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19th Century English Antique Shell Box

Materials

Shell

English Tortoise Shell Sewing Box
English Tortoise Shell Sewing Box

English Tortoise Shell Sewing Box

Located in Charleston, SC

English Tortoise shell sewing box with original gilt bronze handles, claw feet, ivory escutcheon, and paktong mount.

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19th Century English Antique Shell Box

Two Tortoise Shell Veneer Boxes
Two Tortoise Shell Veneer Boxes

Two Tortoise Shell Veneer Boxes

Located in Buchanan, MI

Two tortoise shell veneer boxes Comprising a rectangular box with square lift top cover, and a sewing box raised on bun feet Priced per box.

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19th Century English Regency Antique Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Beautiful Antique Oval Shell Shadow Box Diorama
Beautiful Antique Oval Shell Shadow Box Diorama

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 Shell Box

Materials

Shell, Glass, Wood

Regency turtle shell spoon box  Holland 1835
Regency turtle shell spoon box  Holland 1835

Regency turtle shell spoon box Holland 1835

Located in Den Haag, NL

Beautiful Antique 19 Century Dutch Spoon Box . .Nice curved shape. comes with its original interior . Silver details .Still in a good condition . no cracks .

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1830s Dutch Regency Antique Shell Box

Materials

Sea turtle

A Large Belgian Shell Covered Box, Circa 1880
A Large Belgian Shell Covered Box, Circa 1880

A Large Belgian Shell Covered Box, Circa 1880

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Chest / Box Encrusted with Sea Shells, 19th Century

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19th Century Belgian Antique Shell Box

19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Dark Shell and Faux Ivory Glove Box
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Dark Shell and Faux Ivory Glove Box

19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Dark Shell and Faux Ivory Glove Box

Located in Dallas, TX

Stunning 19th century domed glove box from circa 1870. Made in Vizagapatam, India in British Colonial Era …. the time of the Raj ! The box is made of sandalwood but completed c...

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19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Shell, Sandalwood

Antique English Shell Shaped Staniforth Patent Folding Biscuit Box
Antique English Shell Shaped Staniforth Patent Folding Biscuit Box

Antique English Shell Shaped Staniforth Patent Folding Biscuit Box

By Fenton Brothers

Located in Bath, GB

The box when opened reveals a splendid two compartment box each with a pierced grill with the interior of the shells beautifully gilded.

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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Anglo-Indian Octagonal Shell and Bone Jewelry Box
19th Century Anglo-Indian Octagonal Shell and Bone Jewelry Box

19th Century Anglo-Indian Octagonal Shell and Bone Jewelry Box

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting an absolutely gorgeous 19th century Anglo-Indian octagonal shell and bone jewelry box. Made in Colonial India (the Time of the Raj), circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Shell, Sandalwood

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

19th Century Rosewood Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box
19th Century Rosewood Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box

19th Century Rosewood Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box

Located in Casteren, NL

19th century rosewood jewelry box inlaid with brass and tortoise shell. Originates France, dating, circa 1850.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Shell Box

1920 René Lalique Box Coquilles Glass with Green Patina, Shells
1920 René Lalique Box Coquilles Glass with Green Patina, Shells

1920 René Lalique Box Coquilles Glass with Green Patina, Shells

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Box "Coquilles" (Shell) made in clear and frosted glass with green patina by René Lalique in 1920.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Shell Box

Materials

Blown Glass

19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Faux Ivory Ring Box
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Faux Ivory Ring Box

19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Faux Ivory Ring Box

Located in Dallas, TX

Stunning mid-19th century example of a Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam ring box of real quality. From circa 1840. Made in Vizagapatam, India, the box is made of sandalwood but complet...

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

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Sandalwood

19th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Colored Bone Trinket Box
19th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Colored Bone Trinket Box

19th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Colored Bone Trinket Box

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful 19th century Anglo-Indian trinket box from circa 1880. The box is constructed of sandalwood but completely covered in the most gorgeous speckled faux blonde tortoiseshell ...

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Faux Ivory Ring Box
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Faux Ivory Ring Box

19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Faux Ivory Ring Box

Located in Dallas, TX

The box is made of sandalwood but completely covered in the most beautiful blonde t/shell and faux ivory fretwork or frieze work.

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Shell, Sandalwood

1920 Rene Lalique Coquilles Box Frosted Sepia Stained Glass, Shells
1920 Rene Lalique Coquilles Box Frosted Sepia Stained Glass, Shells

1920 Rene Lalique Coquilles Box Frosted Sepia Stained Glass, Shells

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Rene Lalique "Coquilles" box made in 1920 in molded frosted glass with sepia patina. Molded "LALIQUE" signature on bottom. Great patina. Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Ca...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Shell Box

Materials

Blown Glass

1920 René Lalique, Box Coquilles Glass with Blue Patina, Shells
1920 René Lalique, Box Coquilles Glass with Blue Patina, Shells

1920 René Lalique, Box Coquilles Glass with Blue Patina, Shells

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Box "Coquilles" made in clear and frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1920. Molded signature. Perfect condition - very beautiful patina Measures: height: 4 cm d...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Shell Box

Materials

Blown Glass

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, circa 1800, French, Beaded brass mounts.

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19th Century French Antique Shell Box

Materials

Brass

Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Located in Atlanta, GA

(3) Tortoise Shell Tea Caddies all Sold Separately. ALL WITH SILVER FOIL LINED COMPARTMENTS WITH TORTOISE SHELL LIDS. MOTHER OF PEARL KEY PLATES. LOCKS AND KEYS ARE IN WORKING OR...

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19th Century English Antique Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ivory, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique English Faux Tortoise Shell Regency Style Tea Caddy Box
Antique English Faux Tortoise Shell Regency Style Tea Caddy Box

Antique English Faux Tortoise Shell Regency Style Tea Caddy Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

The caddy is constructed of richly mottled turtle shell veneer, possibly from hawksbill, with a deeply contoured bombe form and domed lid, a design favored in high-style domestic acc...

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19th Century British Regency Antique Shell Box

Materials

Shell

A rare George III "Snail Shell" Snuff Box made by Matthew Linwood.
A rare George III "Snail Shell" Snuff Box made by Matthew Linwood.

A rare George III "Snail Shell" Snuff Box made by Matthew Linwood.

Located in London, GB

The Snuff Box is modelled as a large Snail Shell decorated on the sides and cover with wriggle work on a prick dot ground.

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Early 19th Century English Antique Shell Box

An American Victorian Tramp Art Shell Encrusted Jewelry Box
An American Victorian Tramp Art Shell Encrusted Jewelry Box

An American Victorian Tramp Art Shell Encrusted Jewelry Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

A charming American Victorian tramp art shell encrusted jewelry box; the rectangular lid over a conforming body adorned overall with various sized sea shells; the interior fitted wit...

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19th Century American Antique Shell Box

Anglo-Indian Tortoise Shell and Ivory Box, 19th Century
Anglo-Indian Tortoise Shell and Ivory Box, 19th Century

Anglo-Indian Tortoise Shell and Ivory Box, 19th Century

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Anglo-Indian Tortoise Shell and Ivory Box, 19th Century Jewelry or Trinket Box.

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Shell Box

Regency Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Regency Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Regency Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Located in Essex, MA

Arched pagota shaped lid opening to two lids with ivory finials. Rectangular case with ivory stringing and ball feet.

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19th Century British Regency Antique Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ivory

Italian Leather Scallop Shell Form Box with Gilt Tooling
Italian Leather Scallop Shell Form Box with Gilt Tooling

Italian Leather Scallop Shell Form Box with Gilt Tooling

Located in Stamford, CT

Florentine scallop shell form jewelry or valuables box with gilt tooled decoration and wonderful antique surface and rich patina.

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Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Antique Shell Box

Materials

Leather

English George III Olive Wood and Shell Inlaid Letter Box, Early 19th Century
English George III Olive Wood and Shell Inlaid Letter Box, Early 19th Century

English George III Olive Wood and Shell Inlaid Letter Box, Early 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

An early 19th century George III olive wood letter box featuring shell and parquetry inlay, lion head pulls on sides ending in brass feet.

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Shell Box

Materials

Wood, Olive

Beautiful Regency Period Tortoise Shell Caddy
Beautiful Regency Period Tortoise Shell Caddy

Beautiful Regency Period Tortoise Shell Caddy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Regency period tortoise shell caddy.

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1850s English Regency Antique Shell Box

Materials

Metal

19th Century Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case
19th Century Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case

19th Century Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a lovely shell veneered English Victorian tortoise shell card case, 19th century.

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th c. English Regency Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
19th c. English Regency Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

19th c. English Regency Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19th c. English Regency Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ivory Bun Feet and Sterling Inset.

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19th Century English Antique Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ivory

Charming Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy C. 1900's
Charming Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy C. 1900's

Charming Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy C. 1900's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tortoise shell and ivory tea caddy complete with key and inside covers.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ivory

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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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