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Antique Shell Vanity

Wonderful Large Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Vanity Jar Powder Box
Wonderful Large Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Vanity Jar Powder Box

Wonderful Large Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Vanity Jar Powder Box

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Large Cut Crystal And Sterling Silver With Tortoise Shell Vanity Jar Powder Box. The Crystal Base Is Of A Deeply Cut Crystal In A Hobnail Or Diamond Cut Pattern.

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Shell Vanity

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

19th Century Antique Chinese Turtle Shell Vanity Mirror
19th Century Antique Chinese Turtle Shell Vanity Mirror

19th Century Antique Chinese Turtle Shell Vanity Mirror

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Here is a rare and unusual antique, Chinese vanity mirror presented in a turtle shell. The mirror is in a mahogany frame, expertly carved with lotus flowers and mounted in a carved m...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shell Vanity

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Marine turtle

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar
Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Vanity Powder / Trinket Box Or Jar. The Sterling Silver Top Having A Tortoise Shell Pique Inlaid Removable Lid With English Silver Marks.

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Shell Vanity

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar
Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Small Round Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Vanity Powder / Trinket Box Or Jar. The Sterling Silver Top Having A Tortoise Shell Pique Inlaid With Removable Lid With En...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Shell Vanity

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar
Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Round Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Vanity Powder / Trinket Box Or Jar. The Sterling Silver Top Having A Tortoise Shell Pique Inlaid With Removable Lid With English ...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Shell Vanity

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar
Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Vanity Powder / Trinket Box Or Jar. The Sterling Silver Oval Top Having A Tortoise Shell Pique Inlaid With Removable Lid With English S...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Shell Vanity

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Early 20thC Viennese Mahogany Vanity Table
Early 20thC Viennese Mahogany Vanity Table

Early 20thC Viennese Mahogany Vanity Table

Located in Altrincham, GB

Early 20thC Viennese Mahogany Inlaid Gentleman's Vanity Table with hinged top and fold out compartments with faux tortoiseshell accessories and bottles - 18.5"w x 15"d x 31"h

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Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Antique Shell Vanity

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mahogany

Edwardian Mahogany and Shell Inlaid Work Table
Edwardian Mahogany and Shell Inlaid Work Table

Edwardian Mahogany and Shell Inlaid Work Table

Located in Altrincham, GB

Edwardian Mahogany and Shell Inlaid Work Table on fine Slender Sheraton Style Legs - 16.5"w x 12"d x 28"h

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Shell Vanity

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victoriam Shell Cameo of Mars 14 Karat Gold on a Bakelite Bangle
Antique Victoriam Shell Cameo of Mars 14 Karat Gold on a Bakelite Bangle

Antique Victoriam Shell Cameo of Mars 14 Karat Gold on a Bakelite Bangle

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This unusual bangle has been decorated with a finely carved Victoran shell cameo of Mars. The cameo has been mounted on a bakelite bangle in 1920 ca.

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1870s Italian Victorian Antique Shell Vanity

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Vanity Box by Mappin & Webb in Coromandel with Sterling Silver
Vanity Box by Mappin & Webb in Coromandel with Sterling Silver

Vanity Box by Mappin & Webb in Coromandel with Sterling Silver

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Vanity Box by Mappin & Webb in Coromandel with Sterling Silver dated 1854. The vanity box is of rectangular form extensively veneered in exotic coromandel a...

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Shell Vanity

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fine Antique French Napoleon III Period Boulle Marquetry Ebonized Vanity Table
Fine Antique French Napoleon III Period Boulle Marquetry Ebonized Vanity Table

Fine Antique French Napoleon III Period Boulle Marquetry Ebonized Vanity Table

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Forney, TX

A rare French Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) Boulle marquetry table. France, almost certainly Parisian work, Mid-19th Century, executed in sophisticated Louis XV tas...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Vanity

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

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Victorian Tortoise Shell Round Box, Vanity Trinkets
Victorian Tortoise Shell Round Box, Vanity Trinkets

Victorian Tortoise Shell Round Box, Vanity Trinkets

Located in Bozeman, MT

Flawless tortoise shell vanity lidded box; think outside the "box": perfect as an extra special way to present a smaller gift.

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Shell Vanity

Extensive Tortoise Shell & Sterling Silver Vanity in Travel Case
Extensive Tortoise Shell & Sterling Silver Vanity in Travel Case

Extensive Tortoise Shell & Sterling Silver Vanity in Travel Case

Located in South Coast, CA

And all of the English sterling and tortoise shell pique-worked vanity items are there, including the completely undamaged tortoise shell comb.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Shell Vanity

Materials

Leather

19 Piece Antique Tortoise Shell .950 French Sterling Vanity Set
19 Piece Antique Tortoise Shell .950 French Sterling Vanity Set

19 Piece Antique Tortoise Shell .950 French Sterling Vanity Set

Located in South Coast, CA

Exquisite! In a word, this set is simply magnificent. The quality of the tortoise shell you see here is matched only by the superb craftsmanship of the .950/1000 highest standard Fre...

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19th Century French Antique Shell Vanity

Antique 9 Pc. Vanity Set, Blond Tortoise Shell - 5 Jars, Cologne
Antique 9 Pc. Vanity Set, Blond Tortoise Shell - 5 Jars, Cologne

Antique 9 Pc. Vanity Set, Blond Tortoise Shell - 5 Jars, Cologne

Located in South Coast, CA

A Fine Edwardian to Victorian vanity set comprised of 10 items (title says 9, but a second hair brush will be included which has a repair to handle).

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Early 20th Century English Antique Shell Vanity

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Mirror

18th Century French Boulle Vanity Box with Four Perfume Bottles
18th Century French Boulle Vanity Box with Four Perfume Bottles

18th Century French Boulle Vanity Box with Four Perfume Bottles

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Napoleon III boulle and red tortoiseshell and inlaid brass with four original gilt glass bottle and working lock and key. This item has the original felt and gold gilt rims and shoul...

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18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Vanity

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Brass

Original Antique French Boulle Dressing, End Table or Nightstand
Original Antique French Boulle Dressing, End Table or Nightstand

Original Antique French Boulle Dressing, End Table or Nightstand

Located in Highwood, IL

Exquisite craftsmanship is showcased in this fine example of a Boulle table with its flip-top making itself a great dressing table. Originally invented in the 1700’s Boulle’s work is...

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19th Century French Antique Shell Vanity

Materials

Brass

1880s Victorian Tortoise Shell Celluloid Hair Comb 14 Karat Gold
1880s Victorian Tortoise Shell Celluloid Hair Comb 14 Karat Gold

1880s Victorian Tortoise Shell Celluloid Hair Comb 14 Karat Gold

Located in Hicksville, NY

1880s Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Tortoise Shell Celluloid Hair Comb. Features an intricate, Filigree Crown motif design crafted in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The delicate, hand ...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Shell Vanity

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Tortoise Shell Rose Cut Diamond Silver Hair Comb Clip
Antique Tortoise Shell Rose Cut Diamond Silver Hair Comb Clip

Antique Tortoise Shell Rose Cut Diamond Silver Hair Comb Clip

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Lovely jeweled comb that is a great addition to your hair accessories collection and also makes a special gift. Made of tortoise shell, silver and tastefully accented with rose cut ...

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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Shell Vanity

Materials

Diamond, Silver

French Rococo Style Red Tortoise Shell and Gilt Bronze Footed Vanity Mirror
French Rococo Style Red Tortoise Shell and Gilt Bronze Footed Vanity Mirror

French Rococo Style Red Tortoise Shell and Gilt Bronze Footed Vanity Mirror

Located in Birmingham, AL

Stunning 19th century French Rococo style red tortoise shell and gilt bronze footed vanity mirror with easel back having the original bevelled glass.

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Shell Vanity

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Bronze

Clam Shell
Clam Shell

Clam Shell

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H 5 in W 9 in D 12.5 in

Clam Shell

Located in Pasadena, CA

The shells are wonderful eye-catchers, especially suited for an entry table to serve as a catch-all for keys or bathroom vanity accessories.

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19th Century Oceanic Bohemian Antique Shell Vanity

Materials

Shell

Antique Silverplated Faux Tortoiseshell Ladys Toiletries Vanity Grooming Set 19C
Antique Silverplated Faux Tortoiseshell Ladys Toiletries Vanity Grooming Set 19C

Antique Silverplated Faux Tortoiseshell Ladys Toiletries Vanity Grooming Set 19C

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally fine quality example of a Lady’s silver plated and Faux Tortoiseshell Grooming box set of English origin, late Victorian period. The large hinged lid oval case w...

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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Shell Vanity

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Silver Plate

Vintage Sterling Art Deco Vanity Set Brush, Comb and Mirror, Original Box
Vintage Sterling Art Deco Vanity Set Brush, Comb and Mirror, Original Box

Vintage Sterling Art Deco Vanity Set Brush, Comb and Mirror, Original Box

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A lovely hand chased sterling silver handled set by the American firm of Towle Silversmiths. This set features a nice raised beaded design around the edges and tortoise shell on the ...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Shell Vanity

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sea Shell Vanity
Sea Shell Vanity

Sea Shell Vanity

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H 30 in W 34 in D 21 in

Sea Shell Vanity

Located in Pomona, CA

Sea shell vanity with two drawers and it's original mirror.

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1910s American Antique Shell Vanity

Materials

Shell, Mirror, Oak

Vintage Painted French Louis XV Style Vanity with Vanity Chair
Vintage Painted French Louis XV Style Vanity with Vanity Chair

Vintage Painted French Louis XV Style Vanity with Vanity Chair

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Intricately carved details, of scrolls, and shell carvings. The vanity and chair are sturdy ready for everyday use.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Vanity

Materials

Wood

Turtle Shell Fan
Turtle Shell Fan

Turtle Shell Fan

Located in Hong Kong, HK

It is assumed to be vintage French (Brise) fan from 1875 - 1889 Period: 1870 - 1900 This tortoiseshell fan is a rare collector's piece that originated in Europe. It is from Fren...

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18th Century French Artisan Antique Shell Vanity

Antique Three Perfumes Scent Bottles In Mother of Pearl and Silver Metal Heart
Antique Three Perfumes Scent Bottles In Mother of Pearl and Silver Metal Heart

Antique Three Perfumes Scent Bottles In Mother of Pearl and Silver Metal Heart

Located in Wembley, GB

Perfect for display in a curio cabinet, vanity table, or as part of a vintage perfume bottle collection. vintage perfume bottles, antique snuff bottles, seashell bottles, mother of p...

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1880s Spanish Arts and Crafts Antique Shell Vanity

Materials

Alabaster, Silver, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate

Italian shell vanity stool
Italian shell vanity stool

Italian shell vanity stool

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H 18 in W 17.5 in D 17 in

Italian shell vanity stool

Located in Hudson, NY

carved shell vanity stool in walnut- adjustable height -swivals

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19th Century Italian Antique Shell Vanity

Materials

Walnut

Antique Queen Anne Gold Vanity with Gold Mirror
Antique Queen Anne Gold Vanity with Gold Mirror

Antique Queen Anne Gold Vanity with Gold Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous Mirror Vanity with original shell knots. Updated with gold mirror at the top.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Shell Vanity

Materials

Mirror, Wood

French Table Top Vanity Shell Mirror Iron Frame, circa 1890
French Table Top Vanity Shell Mirror Iron Frame, circa 1890

French Table Top Vanity Shell Mirror Iron Frame, circa 1890

Located in Houston, TX

The lovely Baroque shape of this French shell encrusted iron frame surrounds the original beveled mirror glass, circa 1890.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Shell Vanity

Materials

Shell

Group of Tortoise Shell & Silver Vanity Objects
Group of Tortoise Shell & Silver Vanity Objects

Group of Tortoise Shell & Silver Vanity Objects

Located in Southampton, NY

Tortoise and silver pieces, with English silver markings. also available individually.

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19th Century English Antique Shell Vanity

Antique Tortoise Shell and Sterling Silver Pique Vanity Mirror
Antique Tortoise Shell and Sterling Silver Pique Vanity Mirror

Antique Tortoise Shell and Sterling Silver Pique Vanity Mirror

Located in South Coast, CA

A very rare large vanity table frame in that wonderful cognac to chocolate shell we all love so much, and in exceptionally fine condition, as well.

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19th Century Antique Shell Vanity

Antique French Tortoise Shell Card or Cigar Cigarette Etui Case
Antique French Tortoise Shell Card or Cigar Cigarette Etui Case

Antique French Tortoise Shell Card or Cigar Cigarette Etui Case

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here's a uniquely styled little beauty you'll love to display. It's of finest old French tortoise shell artistry, including spectacular pique work, a lovely old fitted crimson silk i...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Shell Vanity

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Antique Shell Vanity For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique shell vanity you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and silver, every antique shell vanity was constructed with great care. There are 17 variations of the antique or vintage antique shell vanity you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique shell vanity — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An antique shell vanity made by louis xv designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique shell vanity that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ginger Brown, Kifu Augousti and The Platt Collections produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Shell Vanity?

Prices for an antique shell vanity start at $284 and top out at $8,350 with the average selling for $2,200.