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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

elegance Select mahogany stocks with fine grain interest and warm caramel hues Satinwood shell inlay to the

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mahogany

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

Category

Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

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

fluted and hand carved. We added shell inlay onto the back rest. Full dimensions; Front 20″ wide x back

Category

Early 1900s 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

$5,836

H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 6.3 in

Fine English Drop Dial Wall Clock, Circa 1840

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

an original design with slightly shaped sides to the trunk and a Sheraton-like shell inlay in the

Category

19th Century English George IV Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English George III Satinwood Tea Caddy
Antique English George III Satinwood Tea Caddy

Antique English George III Satinwood Tea Caddy

$5,904

H 4.53 in W 7.68 in D 4.53 in

Antique English George III Satinwood Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

With Conch Shell Inlay From our Tea Caddy Collection, we are pleased to offer this superb Georgian

Category

18th Century English Georgian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Boxwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood

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

, using high-relief gold takamaki-e contrasting with pewter and MOP shell inlay (Kanagai and Raden in

Category

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

crossbanding around an oak panel door, itself with a further banded inner border and a well-executed shell

Category

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

, fabulously inlaid with a central oval cartouche outlined in boxwood with large Conch shell inlay to center

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Japanese Hibachi in Paulownia Wood with Gold Makie and Raden Floral Des
Antique Japanese Hibachi in Paulownia Wood with Gold Makie and Raden Floral Des

Antique Japanese Hibachi in Paulownia Wood with Gold Makie and Raden Floral Des

Located in Fukuoka, JP

(gold lacquer) and Raden (mother-of-pearl inlay) work, which together create a stunning floral design

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Copper

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

Antique Lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Tray Table

$1,650 / set

H 23.75 in W 31 in D 23 in

Antique Lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Tray Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

appliquation of lacquer with shell inlay became a hallmark of Victorian and Regency English furniture during

Category

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

$2,880Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.75 in W 36 in D 18 in

Circa 1780 George III English Flip Top Tea Table

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

& bird's eye maple, enhance every surface & each leg. Large shell inlays on green dyed sycamore backgrounds

Category

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

, especially the fan. Hiramakie-e, fundame and raden shell inlays were all used to their maximal potential to

Category

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

fluid gold maki-e. For the delicate flower petals, the artisan employed exquisite abalone shell inlay

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

Antique Continental Palm Coconut Inlaid Wood Box

$1,647

H 2.96 in W 8.67 in D 6.11 in

Antique Continental Palm Coconut Inlaid Wood Box

Located in Northampton, GB

coconut scrollwork and a central quarter veneered scallop shell inlay. When opened the box reveals

Category

Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Palmwood

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

a conch shell in an oval and the top with a six-pointed star with shaded arms radiating from a

Category

Late 18th Century George III Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood

Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest with Secret Compartments
Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest with Secret Compartments

Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest with Secret Compartments

Located in Northampton, GB

escutcheon. The interior of the Tea Caddy is extensively decorated with a conch shell inlay featuring two

Category

Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Silver

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

Category

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

A Korean black lacquered wood low table with elaborate inlay works circa late Joseon dynasty (late

Category

Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in London, GB

ritual use. Some variation in shell inlay patterns, adding to authenticity. Authentic Sasak lontar dowry

Category

1920s Indonesian Folk Art Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Other

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

A Korean black lacquered wood low table with fine inlay works circa Joseon dynasty (19th century

Category

19th Century Korean Other Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

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

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

gold Maki-e and wonderful Raden shell inlays decoration. This rather unusual piece was likely made on

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

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

Category

17th Century Japanese Qing Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Shell, Wood

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

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Lacquer

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

and loss consistent with age and ritual use. Some variation in shell inlay patterns, adding to

Category

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

powders. Elaborate inlay work with mother of pearl (MOP), tortoise shell scales (or a material made to

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Other Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass

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

shell shining in seven colors. Raden work using mother of pearl shell shining in seven colors is quite

Category

17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Shell, Wood

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Copper

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

reinforced by jakago (bamboo baskets filled with stones) highlighted by Radan shell inlays shimmering in the

Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Stone, Metal

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

Category

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

Category

1890s English Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Silver

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

silver piqué inlay in a repeating design across the surface. The craftsmanship is exceptional, showcasing

Category

1690s Spanish Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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

with tortoise shell and brass marquetry in the technique pioneered by the royal cabinetmaker André

Category

19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

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

foliate cut brass inlays, with premiere-partie panels set with tortoiseshell grounds and brass inlay work

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

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

, this mid nineteenth century French Napoleon III period palisander game box features a tortoise shell

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass

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

Category

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

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 18 in W 29.5 in D 19.75 in

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

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

rosewood chest has gilt bronze stringing and Boulle style inlay of mother-of-pearl and bronze. The military

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Bronze

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

Category

Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Foil

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

motifs from China and Southeast Asia. Shell inlays were widely used as well as the bright cinnabar red

Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Pewter

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

Georgian Burr Yew Conch Shell Tea Caddy

$2,059

H 5.1 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in

Georgian Burr Yew Conch Shell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Inlaid with Twin Conch Shells From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this

Category

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

$5,960Sale Price|20% Off

H 57.49 in W 36.23 in D 19.69 in

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

Located in Miami, FL

price and high demand for furniture with sea turtle shell are explained by the shortage of material, it

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Bronze

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

furniture with sea turtle shell are explained by the shortage of material, it was necessary to import

Category

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

An antique lacquered wood desk (Gyeongsang) with mother of pearl inlays from Korea circa mid-19th

Category

Mid-19th Century Korean Other Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Fireplace mantel in Inlaid Gray, Black and Yellow Marble, carved Shell, Italy
Fireplace mantel in Inlaid Gray, Black and Yellow Marble, carved Shell, Italy

Fireplace mantel in Inlaid Gray, Black and Yellow Marble, carved Shell, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

carved by an artist of the time with a central shell, and inlaid decorations on the sides. It has a nice

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Marble

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 ...

Category

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

with satinwood for the inlay designs including shells, garlands and other Sheraton motifs Two glazed

Category

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

crafted from mahogany with marquetry inlay work Inlay motifs include shell motifs and satinwood

Category

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

Category

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

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

Category

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

$4,801Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 34.65 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in

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

Located in Wisbech, England

space. The chairs feature delicate line inlays and exquisite shell marquetry, complemented by new

Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Meiji Pearl Shell Inlaid Carved Hongmu Dragon Chair
Antique Japanese Meiji Pearl Shell Inlaid Carved Hongmu Dragon Chair

Antique Japanese Meiji Pearl Shell Inlaid Carved Hongmu Dragon Chair

Located in Forney, TX

mother of pearl and shell flower inlays, over spacious seat with richly figured square HungMa panel

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Rosewood

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

"dreamstone' and mother-of-pearl inlay, circa 1850. The rosewood chair having an inlaid back crest and an

Category

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.

Category

19th Century French Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Brass

A Fabulous 17th Century Italian Table Cabinet
A Fabulous 17th Century Italian Table Cabinet

A Fabulous 17th Century Italian Table Cabinet

$21,971

H 18.12 in W 34.26 in D 11.62 in

A Fabulous 17th Century Italian Table Cabinet

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine late 17th century Italian Ormolu mounted table cabinet inlaid with geometric designs in tortoiseshell and ivory. The ormolu mounts are the finest quality and include running d...

Category

Late 17th Century Italian Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Ormolu

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

. He stares blissfully and eternally into the distance from shell inlaid eyes under high, arched brows

Category

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

$8,926

H 29.53 in W 56.3 in D 33.86 in

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 ...

Category

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. Most

Category

Mid-17th Century European Baroque Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Fine and Unusual Napoleon III period antique French Boulle marquetry cabinet
Fine and Unusual Napoleon III period antique French Boulle marquetry cabinet

Fine and Unusual Napoleon III period antique French Boulle marquetry cabinet

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

Boulle inlay and ormolu mounts, formed with three mirrored doors to the front, separated by fluted

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Inlay

Materials

Ormolu, Brass

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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.