Paper Mache 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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
$1,450
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
Category
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Materials
Paper
$357 Sale Price
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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
Materials
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Napoleon III Shell shaped Red Laquer Papier Maché Tray Star pattern France
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This Napoleon III-era piece is a beautifully shaped lacquered shell, crafted from red papier-mâché
Category
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Materials
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H 2.17 in W 9.26 in D 11.03 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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Materials
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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
Category
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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.
Category
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Materials
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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.
Category
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Materials
Shell, Papier Mâché, Paper
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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
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Paper 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.
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