Antique Shell Inlay

A wonderful 17th century Spanish cabinet on stand, all inlaid with ivory and tortoiseshell and ormolu mounted. The drawer fronts with ebony ripple moulds are all inlaid and engraved ...

brass inlay to the top and side, a single frieze drawer and raised on elegant cabriole legs terminating

A very good quality pair of French late 19th century French Louis XVI style Boulle side cabinets, each with their original white marble tops, red colored tortoiseshell with Fine engr...

A very large and impressive 19th century French boulle inlaid and ormolu-mounted vitrine. Having a pair of glassed doors, bearded monopodia ormolu supports to either side, adjustable...

This is a small oval shaped antique metal Pill Box with Inlay to the lid and dating to the

intricate gilt gold inlay details, this piece exemplifies the opulent style of André-Charles Boulle, known

inlay. It is richly decorated with a detailed classical scene and frieze. A very luxurious piece that

We present a unique, antique Boulle style chest of drawers from the mid-19th century in France. This unique chest of drawers is not only a great example of masterful craftsmanship, b...

London WC2. Tortoiseshell describes a type of decorative material made from the shells of certain

the brass inlay and a classical figure in the middle of the raised oval panel, gilded ormolu mounts to

designs set on a stunning blue tortoise shell background. The lid displays additional wonderfully executed

Pair of Japanese Abalone and Lacquer Inlaid Kiri Hibachis with copper inserts, Late Meiji period, early 20th century. Signed. The images of birds and flowers are artistically inlai...

of decorative material made from the shells of certain species of sea turtles. The shells of these

exquisite inlays of Chinese characters, adding an additional layer of artistry and cultural symbolism. The

Pair of French 19th Century Boulle inlaid side cabinets, each with their original black Belgium marble tops, gilded classical ormolu mouldings and mounts, canted corners with classic...

A good quality 19th century French Boulle inlaid étagère, having an oval Sevres porcelain plaque to the top, depicting a romantic scene. Four our swept supports and two under tiers e...

Mexican cabinet. Made of tortoiseshell, pen-engraved and wood. Possible Oaxaca or Puebla, 17th century.

veneered in Rosewood features a pleather of iridescent Mother of Pearl inlays to the front and to the lid

inlay to the tortoiseshell ground, a gilded ormolu finial of Boudica above the eight day duration

mounts to the surround, brass inlay to the red tortoiseshell. White enamel roman numerals to the eight

Huge obelisk from the French imperial period in tortoiseshell with semi-precious stones resting on balls.

A magnificent, rare and most unusual antique Moorish style bone, mother of pearl, shell & ebony

natural abalone shells. The writing-box is fitted with four small compartment, two large ones and a

the top, Red tortoiseshell and brass inlay to the serpentine shaped case, wonderful gilded rococo

A very impressive 19th century French Boulle inlaid mantel clock. Having a gilded ormolu figure of father time to the top, beautiful brass inlaid decoration to the sides and front. T...

A very good quality 19th Century French Louis XVI style Boulle mantel clock, having Father Time perched above the brass inlaid dome, scrolling foliate ormolu mounts, white enamel Rom...

In the Louis XIV style, the tortoiseshell and brass inlaid ebonized wood body, with three wooden shelves, the front with glazed doors, surmounted with a white marble top.

and domed lid. The Mother of Pearl with finely engraved decoration and Abalone shell iridescent dots

Late 19th / early 20th pair of Levantine mother of pearl,shell and horn inlaid round tables. The

Pearl is an organic-inorganic composite material produced by some molluscs as an inner shell layer. It

accordion, Italian accordion with profuse inlay decoration, gorgeous hand made with customer name

). The antique is adorned with intricate inlays of tortoiseshell and brass atop ebonised wood carcass

A rare pair of French 19th Century Boulle inlaid serpentine card tables. Each with wonderful red stained Tortoiseshell, inlaid classical decoration, gilded ormolu mounts and moulding...

A good quality pair of 19th century French Ebonized, Boulle inlaid, ormolu-mounted pedestals.

France in the Mmid-19th Century, exceptionally executed Boulle style marquetry work inlays add rich color

pearl, abalone, shell, camel bone and black color and scrolling ram's heads finish. A very good looking

luxurious tortoise-shell with exquisite warmth and depth, all creating a visually striking contrast

tortoise shell veneer, coveted for its bright amber hued brownish red coloring, distinct patterns and

(1642-1732) style marquetry inlaid tortoise-shell sculptural encrier (inkstand). Guaranteed to elevate

tortoise shell is complemented with brass inlay in a elaborate foliage design. Detailed and expressive

in a rich and very deep Mahogany with a refined light wood edging, exquisite Shell and Line inlay

scalloped shaped frieze are three drawers, each decorated with superb brass inlays on tortoise shell and

, foliate and shell marquetry inlay. Nine graduating drawers, each cross-banded and brass drop handles.

floriate details and scroll work. The front, sides, and legs all feature the tortoise shell and brass inlay

Ladies Writing Tables with magnificent "Adam" style marquetry inlaid urns and Welk shells among other

items. Externally secretaire is decorated with a shell-shaped inlay, while on the sides, inside oval

floral satinwood inlaid plinths, centered satinwood inlaid patera fan over satinwood inlaid shell

-form fold-over top, line inlay and shell marquetry inlay on four tapered legs. 29" H x 36" W x 18" D

moulded shell has been expertly inlayed with a gold floral spray to the centre, with a fine gold border

are carefully placed inlays of shell (raden), which catch the light to reveal brilliant, iridescent

Beautiful antique American Chippendale mirror having fruitwood inlay and oval shell decoration at

, mahogany, on the lid central oval shell motif read inlay work, writing surface with leather pad, 1 side

for import to the West. Shibayama is the art of semiprecious stones, shell, turtleshell etc inlayed on

turned scrolling handles. To the freeze with central shell decorated inlay, all raised up on four

silver cloth. Detailed with Conch shell and banded inlay on squared tapered legs ending in spade feet

sabots and ormolu foliage-shaped chutes. The scalloped apron is centered by an elegant shell designed

quality mahogany case with a pergola shaped top, pretty satinwood inlaid shells, satinwood and ebony inlay