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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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes

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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

H 5.75 in W 11 in D 8.25 in
Chinoiserie Shell Vide-Poche Black Lacquered Papier Maché, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Chinese shell shape decorative little empty pocket papier mache with a handle late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Serving Pieces

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Chinoiserie Shell Vide-Poche Black Lacquered Papier Maché, Late 19th Century
Chinoiserie Shell Vide-Poche Black Lacquered Papier Maché, Late 19th Century

Chinoiserie Shell Vide-Poche Black Lacquered Papier Maché, Late 19th Century

H 2.56 in W 12.21 in D 10.24 in

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Antique Shell Shape Paper Mache & Mother of Pearl Crumb Tray
Located in Seguin, TX
Circa 1890's black paper mache crumb tray. Scalloped shell shape with mother of pearl inlay in
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware

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Antique Shell Shape Paper Mache & Mother of Pearl Crumb Tray
Antique Shell Shape Paper Mache & Mother of Pearl Crumb Tray

Antique Shell Shape Paper Mache & Mother of Pearl Crumb Tray

H 2 in W 11 in D 12 in
Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Abalone Shell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique paper mâché and lacquered box is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Abalone Shell
Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Abalone Shell

Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Abalone Shell

H 5.75 in W 11 in D 8.25 in
Elaborate Rousselet Blue Chalcedony and Paper Pearl Bib
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
are spaced with paper mache dipped pearl "shells", faux grey pearls and faceted blue crystals. All are
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Vintage 1950s French More Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Elaborate Rousselet Blue Chalcedony and Paper Pearl Bib
Elaborate Rousselet Blue Chalcedony and Paper Pearl Bib

Elaborate Rousselet Blue Chalcedony and Paper Pearl Bib

H 2.5 in L 17 in
Monumental paper mache sea shell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This whimsical seashell is sculptural and different from every angle. It rests comfortable in two different positions. It ranges in color from flesh to vibrant orange.
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Unknown Garden Ornaments

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Paint, Papier Mâché, Paper

Monumental paper mache sea shell
Monumental paper mache sea shell

Monumental paper mache sea shell

H 47 in W 32 in
Paper Mache Game Table
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great paper mache table with tilt top. The top has a chess board with MOP inlay.
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Shell, Papier Mâché, Paper

Paper Mache Game Table
Paper Mache Game Table

Paper Mache Game Table

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Antique Paper Mache Lacquered Trinket or Jewelry Box with Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique trinket or jewelry box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. The box is compos...
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Antique Paper Mache Lacquered Trinket or Jewelry Box with Floral Decoration
Antique Paper Mache Lacquered Trinket or Jewelry Box with Floral Decoration

Antique Paper Mache Lacquered Trinket or Jewelry Box with Floral Decoration

H 5.75 in W 8.75 in D 5.25 in
Chinoiserie Little Tray Red Papier Mache, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Chinese oval decorative little tray papier mâché with a handle late 19th century. Classic chinoiserie scene of the period Napoleon III. Can also be used as mural decoration.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Serving Pieces

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Chinoiserie Little Tray Red Papier Mache, Late 19th Century
Chinoiserie Little Tray Red Papier Mache, Late 19th Century

Chinoiserie Little Tray Red Papier Mache, Late 19th Century

H 3.15 in W 8.67 in D 8.27 in
Papier Mâché Massive Size Fine Quality 19th Century Sewing Box or Jewelry Box
Located in Westport, CT
Papier mâché circa 1870 English inlaid lacquered sewing box/jewelry box, with many Velvet and mother-of-pearl compartments, hidden area in center. Hand-carved mother-of-pearl, inlaid...
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Papier Mâché Massive Size Fine Quality 19th Century Sewing Box or Jewelry Box
Papier Mâché Massive Size Fine Quality 19th Century Sewing Box or Jewelry Box

Papier Mâché Massive Size Fine Quality 19th Century Sewing Box or Jewelry Box

H 9 in W 18 in D 14 in
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Paper Mache Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal paper mache shell for your home. Each paper mache shell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, shell and mother-of-pearl. There are many kinds of the paper mache shell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A paper mache shell, designed in the Victorian or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made paper mache shell has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Elzbieta Klemensowicz and Louis Rousselet are consistently popular.

How Much is a Paper Mache Shell?

Prices for a paper mache shell start at $650 and top out at $7,500 with the average selling for $1,917.
Questions About Paper Mache Shell
  • How was paper mache discovered and developed in Mexico?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Paper mache has its roots in China, with the inventors of paper itself. It then became popular in Europe, and it was through the Spaniards that paper mache entered Mexico. In Mexico, cartoneria or paper-mache sculptures are a traditional craft that goes back to the colonial period when the Spanish brought the art overseas. Shop a range of antique and modern paper mache on 1stDibs.