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Victorian Large Inlay 9K Gold & Shell Earrings
Victorian Large Inlay 9K Gold & Shell Earrings

Victorian Large Inlay 9K Gold & Shell Earrings

Located in Scotts Valley, CA

Details: Stunning Victorian detailed inlay earrings with 9K gold and shell details. These earrings are magnificent, and very dramatic.

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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

19th Century English Victorian Oval Black Painted Papier Mâché Tilt-Top Table
19th Century English Victorian Oval Black Painted Papier Mâché Tilt-Top Table

19th Century English Victorian Oval Black Painted Papier Mâché Tilt-Top Table

Located in Haarlem, NL

English papier Mâché oval table with beautiful shimmering mother of pearl shell inlay. Decorated with hand painted flowers and gold paint decorations, like a lot of these kind of tab...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique Serving Platter, English Afternoon Tea Tray, Georgian Revival, Edwardian
Antique Serving Platter, English Afternoon Tea Tray, Georgian Revival, Edwardian

Antique Serving Platter, English Afternoon Tea Tray, Georgian Revival, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Presented in the Georgian revival manner, showcasing timeless elegance Select mahogany stocks with fine grain interest and warm caramel hues Satinwood shell inlay to the centre offer...

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mahogany

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair

Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Raffles Arm Chair

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

The front legs and arm rests are fluted and hand carved. We added shell inlay onto the back rest. Full dimensions; Front 20″ wide x back 15” wide x 17.5” deep x seat 16″ high x back ...

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Early 1900s Southeast Asian Dutch Colonial Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Fine English Drop Dial Wall Clock, Circa 1840
Fine English Drop Dial Wall Clock, Circa 1840

Fine English Drop Dial Wall Clock, Circa 1840

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The mahogany veneered case is of an original design with slightly shaped sides to the trunk and a Sheraton-like shell inlay in the middle accentuated by a satinwood line inlay.

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19th Century English George IV Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mahogany

Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako
Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako

Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako

Located in Atlanta, GA

Both the exterior and interior sides of the lid were beautifully decorated with Maki-e that depicts hanging guards on flowering vines, using high-relief gold takamaki-e contrasting w...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Georgian Oak Mahogany Inlaid Wall-Hanging Corner Cupboard Late c18th George III
Georgian Oak Mahogany Inlaid Wall-Hanging Corner Cupboard Late c18th George III

Georgian Oak Mahogany Inlaid Wall-Hanging Corner Cupboard Late c18th George III

Located in Leeds, GB

The single door is framed with mahogany crossbanding around an oak panel door, itself with a further banded inner border and a well-executed shell inlay. The door retains its origina...

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Antique English Mahogany Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 18h Century
Antique English Mahogany Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 18h Century

Antique English Mahogany Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 18h Century

Located in Dublin, Ireland

The hinged lid cross banded in satinwood, fabulously inlaid with a central oval cartouche outlined in boxwood with large Conch shell inlay to center, the front area with similar deta...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Tray Table
Antique Lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Tray Table

Antique Lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Tray Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

Before the appliquation of lacquer with shell inlay became a hallmark of Victorian and Regency English furniture during the 19th century, it originated in East Asia, specifically in ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Circa 1780 George III English Flip Top Tea Table
Circa 1780 George III English Flip Top Tea Table

Circa 1780 George III English Flip Top Tea Table

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Large shell inlays on green dyed sycamore backgrounds center the top and front.

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Plate of Masked Dancer
Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Plate of Masked Dancer

Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Plate of Masked Dancer

Located in Atlanta, GA

Hiramakie-e, fundame and raden shell inlays were all used to their maximal potential to create the fine details and rich surface texture.

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Lacquer

Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Hydrangea & Abalone
Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Hydrangea & Abalone

Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Hydrangea & Abalone

Located in Taichung, TW

For the delicate flower petals, the artisan employed exquisite abalone shell inlay (raden). As light shifts across the surface, these awabi shell fragments flash with soft, iridescen...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Conch Shell and Compass Rose Inlays
George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Conch Shell and Compass Rose Inlays

George III Mahogany Tea Caddy with Conch Shell and Compass Rose Inlays

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

George III mahogany double chamber tea caddy raised on tapered block feet. The front is inlaid with a conch shell in an oval and the top with a six-pointed star with shaded arms radi...

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Late 18th Century George III Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood

Antique Continental Palm Coconut Inlaid Wood Box
Antique Continental Palm Coconut Inlaid Wood Box

Antique Continental Palm Coconut Inlaid Wood Box

Located in Northampton, GB

The exterior of the box is finished with a diamond kite shaped ebony escutcheon and an inlaid lid with decorative coconut scrollwork and a central quarter veneered scallop shell inla...

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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Palmwood

French 1750s Louis XV Period Walnut Buffet with Star Inlay and Carved Shells
French 1750s Louis XV Period Walnut Buffet with Star Inlay and Carved Shells

French 1750s Louis XV Period Walnut Buffet with Star Inlay and Carved Shells

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XV period walnut buffet from the mid-18th century, with star inlay and carved shells. Created in France during the reign of King Louis XV nicknamed Le Bien-Aimé (the B...

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Walnut

Lacquered Korean Low Coffee Table with Elaborate Inlays
Lacquered Korean Low Coffee Table with Elaborate Inlays

Lacquered Korean Low Coffee Table with Elaborate Inlays

Located in Atlanta, GA

On the dark lacquered surface dusted very subtly with golden powder, there are strikingly elaborate inlay works of crushed Mother-of-Pearl, golden tortoise shell (or a material that ...

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Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass

Musuem Quality Antique Korean Table with superb Inlay Joseon Dynasty
Musuem Quality Antique Korean Table with superb Inlay Joseon Dynasty

Musuem Quality Antique Korean Table with superb Inlay Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

The table, with its rectangular form supported by slightly curved legs, close to the Chinese prototype known as Kang table, was likely made exclusively for the luxury domestic market...

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19th Century Korean Other Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period
Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period

Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period

Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo

This is gorgeous and decorative instrument box decorated with "Raden" work of mother of pearl shell shining in seven colors. Raden work using mother of pearl shell shining in seven c...

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17th Century Japanese Qing Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Shell, Wood

Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Wood Kodansu Small Chest with Drawers Meiji Period
Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Wood Kodansu Small Chest with Drawers Meiji Period

Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Wood Kodansu Small Chest with Drawers Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

The lower part is enclosed behind a tambour door subtly inlayed with fine abalone shells (Raden) that shimmers on a dark background.

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Grouping of Framed 19th and 20th Century Japanese Lacquer Panels
Grouping of Framed 19th and 20th Century Japanese Lacquer Panels

Grouping of Framed 19th and 20th Century Japanese Lacquer Panels

Located in Hudson, NY

The pair of panels are done in a fine gold lacquer with bone, mother of pearl & abalone shell inlays and where made in the mid 19th century.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Lacquer

Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Box with Old Man and Children Design, Qing Period
Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Box with Old Man and Children Design, Qing Period

Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Box with Old Man and Children Design, Qing Period

Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo

This is gorgeous and decorative stationary box decorated with "Raden" work with mother of pearl shell shining in seven colors. Raden work using mother of pearl shell shining in seven...

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17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Shell, Wood

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

Some variation in shell inlay patterns, adding to authenticity. Authentic Sasak lontar dowry boxes of this era are increasingly rare.

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1920s Indonesian Folk Art Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Other

Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays
Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays

Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays

Located in Atlanta, GA

The surface was lacquered in a dark brown color with sprinkled subtly with gold powders. Elaborate inlay work with mother of pearl (MOP), tortoise shell scales (or a material made to...

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Early 20th Century Korean Other Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass

Joseph Heinrichs Native American Style Copper, Abalone & Shell Inlaid Salver
Joseph Heinrichs Native American Style Copper, Abalone & Shell Inlaid Salver

Joseph Heinrichs Native American Style Copper, Abalone & Shell Inlaid Salver

By Joseph Heinrichs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Joseph Heinrich's Native American-style copper, abalone, and shell-inlaid salver of circular form, the patinated copper body with rolled rim, and the center inset with numerous hand-...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Copper

Antique Vietnamese Shell Inlaid Tea Tray
Antique Vietnamese Shell Inlaid Tea Tray

Antique Vietnamese Shell Inlaid Tea Tray

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Vietnamese Shell Inlaid Tea Tray (Khay, go kham trai) a rectangular raised footed tray having four kneeling legs connected with bottom elbowed stretchers. The legs, skirt, i...

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Early 20th Century Vietnamese Qing Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

White Shell Inlaid Antique Middle Eastern Damascene Damascus Mirror 66"
White Shell Inlaid Antique Middle Eastern Damascene Damascus Mirror 66"

White Shell Inlaid Antique Middle Eastern Damascene Damascus Mirror 66"

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Sensational large Levantine finely inlaid with white shell, each piece of inlay is out lined with pewter wire.

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Late 19th Century Lebanese Moorish Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Walnut, Shell, Abalone

Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock with Silver Inlay and Stringing
Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock with Silver Inlay and Stringing

Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock with Silver Inlay and Stringing

Located in London, GB

Antique English tortoiseshell mantel clock with silver inlay, mouldings and stringing.T he balloon waisted case with arch top. Most unusually with gold leaf laid under tortoiseshell...

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1890s English Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Silver

Very Rare French Boulle Marquetry Inlay Cheval Mirror
Very Rare French Boulle Marquetry Inlay Cheval Mirror

Very Rare French Boulle Marquetry Inlay Cheval Mirror

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

An extraordinary Boulle Marquetry inlaid cheval mirror in the Louis XIV Manner Constructed from bois noirci and dressed with fire gilded bronze mounts throughout, the surfaces de...

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

17th Century Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell Box with Silver Piqué Inlay
17th Century Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell Box with Silver Piqué Inlay

17th Century Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell Box with Silver Piqué Inlay

Located in Dallas, TX

Exquisite 17th century Spanish Colonial tortoiseshell box, beautifully decorated with intricate silver piqué inlay in a repeating design across the surface. The craftsmanship is exce...

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1690s Spanish Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Bureau Plat of Ebony and Brass Inlay with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century
French Bureau Plat of Ebony and Brass Inlay with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century

French Bureau Plat of Ebony and Brass Inlay with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

A Fine Bureau Plat in the Manner of André-Charles Boulle Constructed in ebony with arabesque foliate cut brass inlays, with premiere-partie panels set with tortoiseshell grounds and...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako by Koma Kyūhaku Edo Period
Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako by Koma Kyūhaku Edo Period

Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako by Koma Kyūhaku Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

The ambience continues to the interior under the lid, where a half-hidden silver moon casts a faint shadow over the water, with the banks reinforced by jakago (bamboo baskets filled ...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Stone, Metal

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Palisander Game Box, Tortoise Shell
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Palisander Game Box, Tortoise Shell

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Palisander Game Box, Tortoise Shell

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Once owned by Leon Boissier Palun (1916-2007), former Senegalese ambassador to London and Paris, this mid nineteenth century French Napoleon III period palisander game box features a...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass

French Victorian Carved Rosewood Armchairs, Boulle Inlay, Antique Pair
French Victorian Carved Rosewood Armchairs, Boulle Inlay, Antique Pair

French Victorian Carved Rosewood Armchairs, Boulle Inlay, Antique Pair

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Victorian carved rosewood armchairs with Boulle brass and tortoiseshell inlay and bronze trim.   

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Ming Style, 19th century Chinese Lacquered Cabinet with intricate inlay
Ming Style, 19th century Chinese Lacquered Cabinet with intricate inlay

Ming Style, 19th century Chinese Lacquered Cabinet with intricate inlay

Located in New York, NY

A Chinese Ming style (but later) black lacquered double door cabinet, finished in black lacquer, with handpainted gold details, and inlaid with hardstones such as soapstone, jade (or...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Soapstone

Napoleon lll, French Inkwell Desk Set, Boulle Inlay, Tortoise, France, 19th c.
Napoleon lll, French Inkwell Desk Set, Boulle Inlay, Tortoise, France, 19th c.

Napoleon lll, French Inkwell Desk Set, Boulle Inlay, Tortoise, France, 19th c.

Located in Stamford, CT

Napoleon lll, French Inkwell Desk Set, Boulle Inlay, Tortoise Shell, France, 19th century A superb and increasingly rare antique Napoleon III period Boulle inlay inkstand, exemplify...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860
Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860

Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique rosewood French wedding chest made as a fancy and expensive gift for the bride. The rosewood chest has gilt bronze stringing and Boulle style inlay of mother-of-pearl and bro...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Italian Side Table or Sewing Table, Maple Inlayed, circa 1830
19th Century Italian Side Table or Sewing Table, Maple Inlayed, circa 1830

19th Century Italian Side Table or Sewing Table, Maple Inlayed, circa 1830

Located in Greven, DE

The base features vegetal motifs and shell ornaments. Wide ribbon inlays encircle the columns and interrupt the light-coloured maple veneer.

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19th Century Italian Biedermeier Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Maple

English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800
English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800

English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

English Georgian Chinroserie bow front tortoise shell tea caddy with a hinged tiered lid, Chinese landscape mother of pearl inlays with flanking pagodas, fences, & foliage trees, cen...

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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Foil

Georgian Burr Yew Conch Shell Tea Caddy
Georgian Burr Yew Conch Shell Tea Caddy

Georgian Burr Yew Conch Shell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Conch shells typically have a high spire and a noticeable point on both ends.

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Yew

20th Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Inlays & Mounts
20th Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Inlays & Mounts

20th Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Inlays & Mounts

Located in Miami, FL

Italian cabinet on table. Walnut and rosewood, hawksbill, bronze in color and gilded, 20th century. Sample desktop pool located on ball and claw with handles on the sides. The buffe...

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Bronze

Red and Gold Lacquer Portable Tea Bucket and Cover Ryukyu Kingdom Okinawa
Red and Gold Lacquer Portable Tea Bucket and Cover Ryukyu Kingdom Okinawa

Red and Gold Lacquer Portable Tea Bucket and Cover Ryukyu Kingdom Okinawa

Located in Atlanta, GA

Ryukyu Lacquerware was distinct from those made in Japanese mainland as it also incorporated artistic tradition and motifs from China and Southeast Asia. Shell inlays were widely use...

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Pewter

18th Original Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Carey Inlays
18th Original Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Carey Inlays

18th Original Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Carey Inlays

Located in Miami, FL

Italian cabinet on table. Walnut and rosewood, hawksbill, bronze in color and gilded, 17th century. Sample desktop pool located on ball and claw with handles on the sides. The front...

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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Bronze

Antique Korean Sutra Desk Lacquer with Mother of Pearl Inlays Joseon Dynasty
Antique Korean Sutra Desk Lacquer with Mother of Pearl Inlays Joseon Dynasty

Antique Korean Sutra Desk Lacquer with Mother of Pearl Inlays Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

The black lacquer finish was done on a linen base, on which scrolling vines and peony blossoms were depicted using brass wire and MOP inlays. The shells were incised to give a more t...

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Mid-19th Century Korean Other Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany & Satinwood Serving/Butler's Tray with Conch Shell Mo
Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany & Satinwood Serving/Butler's Tray with Conch Shell Mo

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany & Satinwood Serving/Butler's Tray with Conch Shell Mo

Located in San Francisco, CA

the shaped rectangular tray centering an inlaid conch medallion all within a conforming gallery of alternating mahogany and satinwood; the whole flanked by brass handles; with later ...

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1910s English Edwardian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Sheraton Display Cabinet Mahogany Inlay 1900
Edwardian Sheraton Display Cabinet Mahogany Inlay 1900

Edwardian Sheraton Display Cabinet Mahogany Inlay 1900

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous Edwardian display cabinet in the Sheraton style Crafted from mahogany with satinwood for the inlay designs including shells, garlands and other Sheraton mo...

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Display Cabinet Vitrine Sheraton Mahogany Inlay 1910
Edwardian Display Cabinet Vitrine Sheraton Mahogany Inlay 1910

Edwardian Display Cabinet Vitrine Sheraton Mahogany Inlay 1910

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous Edwardian display cabinet in the Sheraton manner We date this to circa 1910 and it's crafted from mahogany with marquetry inlay work Inlay motifs include shell motifs and sa...

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1910s Sheraton Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Satinwood Conch Shell Inlaid Wine Cellarette.  Circa 1780
English Mahogany Satinwood Conch Shell Inlaid Wine Cellarette.  Circa 1780

English Mahogany Satinwood Conch Shell Inlaid Wine Cellarette. Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany wine cellarette with inlaid Satinwood conch shell, hinged top revealing a compartmentalized fitted interior, and terminating on the original turned legs with brass c...

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1780s English George III Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass

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

This large antique paper mâché and lacquered box is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in England in circa 1870 in the period Aesthetic Movement style. The box was made as a se...

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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Paper

Antique 19th Century Set of 8 Inlaid Mahogany Dining Chairs – Shell Marquetry
Antique 19th Century Set of 8 Inlaid Mahogany Dining Chairs – Shell Marquetry

Antique 19th Century Set of 8 Inlaid Mahogany Dining Chairs – Shell Marquetry

Located in Wisbech, England

The chairs feature delicate line inlays and exquisite shell marquetry, complemented by new professional upholstery for comfort and style.

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese 19th C Qing Dynasty Inlaid Dreamstone Mother of Pearl Chair 1850
Antique Chinese 19th C Qing Dynasty Inlaid Dreamstone Mother of Pearl Chair 1850

Antique Chinese 19th C Qing Dynasty Inlaid Dreamstone Mother of Pearl Chair 1850

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique 19th Century Chinese Qing dynasty carved hardwood chair Inset with a marble "dreamstone' and mother-of-pearl inlay, circa 1850. The rosewood chair having an inlaid bac...

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1850s Chinese Qing Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Marble

19th Century Boulle Louis XVI style Inlaid Centre Table
19th Century Boulle Louis XVI style Inlaid Centre Table

19th Century Boulle Louis XVI style Inlaid Centre Table

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality French 19th century boulle inlaid centre table, having gilded ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer and raised on a four splay out swept base.

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19th Century French Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass

Monumental Shan Burmese Gilt Lacquer Buddha Head, Early 20th Century
Monumental Shan Burmese Gilt Lacquer Buddha Head, Early 20th Century

Monumental Shan Burmese Gilt Lacquer Buddha Head, Early 20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A Burmese gilt dry lacquer monumental head of the Buddha, Shan States, Myanmar (Burma), early 20th century. This monumental dry lacquer and gilt head would originally have been part...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Shell, Lacquer

19th Century Boulle Centre Table
19th Century Boulle Centre Table

19th Century Boulle Centre Table

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th century French Boulle inlaid serpentine shaped center table, having gilded ormolu mounts of sun bursts on four side, a mahogany lined frieze drawer and raised on ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Table Cabinet, Mid-17th Century, Flemish Baroque, Ebonized and Tortoishell
Table Cabinet, Mid-17th Century, Flemish Baroque, Ebonized and Tortoishell

Table Cabinet, Mid-17th Century, Flemish Baroque, Ebonized and Tortoishell

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Tortoishell was widely used for inlay from 1640 which the ebony-workers bought from art dealers.

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Mid-17th Century European Baroque Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century Italian Inlaid Wood Side Table with Tortoiseshell Accents
19th Century Italian Inlaid Wood Side Table with Tortoiseshell Accents

19th Century Italian Inlaid Wood Side Table with Tortoiseshell Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A highly decorative 19th century Italian side table, distinguished by an intricately inlaid top combining fine pale wood stringing with richly mottled tortoiseshell accents. Delicate...

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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Iron

19th Century Boulle Side Table
19th Century Boulle Side Table

19th Century Boulle Side Table

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century French Boulle inlaid side table, having gilded ormolu mounts, Sevres style porcelain plaques with classical romantic scenes, flowers and birds. The f...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

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Antique Shell Inlay For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique shell inlay for your home. An antique shell inlay — often made from wood, hardwood and shell — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique shell inlay, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An antique shell inlay made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique shell inlay that is appealing in its simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, André-Charles Boulle and Pioneer Complete Furnishing Stores produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Shell Inlay?

The average selling price for an antique shell inlay at 1stDibs is $2,398, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $33,975 for the highest priced.