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Set of 4 Pedestal Boxes in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
" Small round black pen shell box: 4.25 x 3 x 4" Long rectangle cream shagreen box: 4 x 8 x 3.38" All
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Pedestal Boxes in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Set of 4 Pedestal Boxes in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

Set of 4 Pedestal Boxes in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

$2,065 / set
H 8 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pen shell Pyramid Box attributed to Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
A pyramid shaped box having 4 graduating drawers with brass ball knobs . Made of polished pen shell
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pen shell Pyramid Box attributed to Maitland Smith
Pen shell Pyramid Box attributed to Maitland Smith

Pen shell Pyramid Box attributed to Maitland Smith

$1,500
H 10.5 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Tessellated Pen Shell Hinged Box Attributed to Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a very handsome tessellated box in a rich, amber-colored pen shell material. The box is
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Tessellated Pen Shell Hinged Box Attributed to Maitland Smith
Tessellated Pen Shell Hinged Box Attributed to Maitland Smith

Tessellated Pen Shell Hinged Box Attributed to Maitland Smith

$750
H 5.25 in W 8 in D 8 in
Set of 3 Curved Top Boxes in Pen Shell by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite set of three curved top boxes, handcrafted from luxurious pen shell, is a testament
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Shell

Set of 3 Curved Top Boxes in Pen Shell by R&Y Augousti
Set of 3 Curved Top Boxes in Pen Shell by R&Y Augousti

Set of 3 Curved Top Boxes in Pen Shell by R&Y Augousti

$1,120 / set
H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 6.5 in
Owl Box in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
of black pen shell and bronze patina brass. Sold individually. Part of the Owl capsule.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Owl Box in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Owl Box in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Owl Box in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

$1,295 / item
H 5.11 in W 7.87 in D 7.87 in
Set of 3 Boxes in Pen Shell and Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
elegance and timeless luxury. Crafted in black pen shell with a curved top, each box is elevated by its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Boxes in Pen Shell and Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Set of 3 Boxes in Pen Shell and Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Set of 3 Boxes in Pen Shell and Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

$1,070 / set
H 2 in W 7.25 in D 4.5 in
Set of 2 Boxes in Black Shagreen with Pen Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augoust
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The “Peacock Box” set by R&Y Augousti is a true masterpiece of modern luxury, where organic form
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Boxes in Black Shagreen with Pen Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augoust
Set of 2 Boxes in Black Shagreen with Pen Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augoust

Set of 2 Boxes in Black Shagreen with Pen Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augoust

$1,160 / set
H 2.25 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in
Talisa Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
in cream shagreen, black pen shell and brass by R&Y Augousti is a stunning piece to store your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Talisa Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti
Talisa Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti

Talisa Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti

$2,240 / item
H 12 in W 7 in D 11 in
Set of 2 Round Boxes in Black Shell with Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
craftsmanship. Meticulously crafted with a veneer of black pen shell, the boxes boast a stunning, high-gloss
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Round Boxes in Black Shell with Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Set of 2 Round Boxes in Black Shell with Brass Details by Kifu Paris

Set of 2 Round Boxes in Black Shell with Brass Details by Kifu Paris

$1,070 / set
H 5.25 in Dm 5.75 in
Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet
Located in Mexico, DF
Mexican cabinet. Made of tortoiseshell, pen-engraved and wood. Possible Oaxaca or Puebla, 17th
Category

Antique 17th Century North American Spanish Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet
Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet

Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet

$55,000
H 21.66 in W 27.56 in D 13.78 in
Sonia Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
chest in cream shagreen, shell and brass by R&Y Augousti is a stunning piece to store your personal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Sonia Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Sonia Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti

Sonia Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti

$2,050 / item
H 12.5 in W 9.5 in D 10 in
Tessellated Penshell Jewelry Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated horn and pen shell jewelry box attributed to Maitland Smith
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Tessellated Penshell Jewelry Box
Tessellated Penshell Jewelry Box

Tessellated Penshell Jewelry Box

$950
H 5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Maitland Smith Brown Penshell Cube Decorative Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
1980s decorative pen shell cube box attributed to Maitland Smith. Medium brown pen shell with dark
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Maitland Smith Brown Penshell Cube Decorative Box
Maitland Smith Brown Penshell Cube Decorative Box

Maitland Smith Brown Penshell Cube Decorative Box

$395
H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in

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Maitland Smith Pen Shell Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
A Maitland Smith pen shell box having chrome straps with buckles.
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Maitland Smith Pen Shell Box
Maitland Smith Pen Shell Box

Maitland Smith Pen Shell Box

H 5.5 in W 8 in D 6 in
Small Pen shell Box with Silver Scarab
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely small pen shell box with silver scarab affixed to top. Inside finished in wood.
Category

20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Small Pen shell Box with Silver Scarab
Small Pen shell Box with Silver Scarab

Small Pen shell Box with Silver Scarab

H 2 in W 5 in D 4 in
Maitland-Smith Pen Shell Round Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
Maitland-Smith round pen shell box. Mahogany wood with brown pen shell overlay and brass accents
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Maitland-Smith Pen Shell Round Box
Maitland-Smith Pen Shell Round Box

Maitland-Smith Pen Shell Round Box

H 4 in Dm 9.25 in
Karl Springer Pen Shell Decorative Box, 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional box clad in pen shell with brass hardware by Karl Springer, American, 1980s (metal
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Pen Shell Decorative Box, 1980s
Karl Springer Pen Shell Decorative Box, 1980s

Karl Springer Pen Shell Decorative Box, 1980s

H 5 in W 13 in D 9 in
Tessellated Pen Shell and Brass Jewelry Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated pen shell and brass jewelry box with black velvet interior attributed to Maitland Smith.
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tessellated Pen Shell and Brass Jewelry Box
Tessellated Pen Shell and Brass Jewelry Box

Tessellated Pen Shell and Brass Jewelry Box

H 6.5 in W 14.5 in D 14.4 in
Collection of Horn Veneered Boxes by Maitland-Smith
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Three striking horn and pen shell veneered lidded boxes by Maitland-Smith. The largest box is
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Boxes

Materials

Horn

Collection of Horn Veneered Boxes by Maitland-Smith
Collection of Horn Veneered Boxes by Maitland-Smith

Collection of Horn Veneered Boxes by Maitland-Smith

H 5.5 in W 14.25 in D 10 in
Tessellated Pen Shell Jewelry Storage Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large tessellated two tone pen shell jewelry / storage box attributed to Maitland Smith .
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Tessellated Pen Shell Jewelry Storage Box
Tessellated Pen Shell Jewelry Storage Box

Tessellated Pen Shell Jewelry Storage Box

H 6 in W 14 in D 14 in
Early 19th-Century English Regency Faux Tortoiseshell Pen or Cigar Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
) used during the period. The box is likely either a pen or cigar box. Measures: 6.125" w x 3.125" d x
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Shell

Early 19th-Century English Regency Faux Tortoiseshell Pen or Cigar Box
Early 19th-Century English Regency Faux Tortoiseshell Pen or Cigar Box

Early 19th-Century English Regency Faux Tortoiseshell Pen or Cigar Box

H 2.5 in W 6.125 in D 3.125 in
Vintage Pen Shell Box
Located in North Miami, FL
Lovely 70's pen shell box in rich caramels and browns with black felt lining.
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Boxes

Vintage Pen Shell Box
Vintage Pen Shell Box

Vintage Pen Shell Box

Tall 1970s Round Tessellated Pen Shell Box
Located in New York, NY
Tall round tessellated pen shell box. USA, 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Tall 1970s Round Tessellated Pen Shell Box
Tall 1970s Round Tessellated Pen Shell Box

Tall 1970s Round Tessellated Pen Shell Box

H 12.5 in Dm 7 in
Large 1970s Round Tessellated Pen Shell Box
Located in New York, NY
Large round tessellated pen shell box, USA, 1970s.    
Category

Vintage 1970s American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Large 1970s Round Tessellated Pen Shell Box
Large 1970s Round Tessellated Pen Shell Box

Large 1970s Round Tessellated Pen Shell Box

H 6 in Dm 13 in
Aubergine Pen Shell Box
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic aubergine colored penshell box was acquired from a Palm Beach estate and it
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Aubergine Pen Shell Box
Aubergine Pen Shell Box

Aubergine Pen Shell Box

H 2.38 in Dm 7 in
Decorative Pen Shell Box with Exotic Red Feathers
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exquisitely handcrafted decorative or jewelry box. Comprised of lacquered pen shell with geometric
Category

Early 2000s French Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Decorative Pen Shell Box with Exotic Red Feathers
Decorative Pen Shell Box with Exotic Red Feathers

Decorative Pen Shell Box with Exotic Red Feathers

H 3.5 in W 7.75 in D 4 in
Organic Modern Mosaic Lacquered Pen Shell Box in Tortoise
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stunning lacquered pen shell decorative box in hues of tortoise. The box features mosaic inlays
Category

Early 2000s French Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Palmwood

Organic Modern Mosaic Lacquered Pen Shell Box in Tortoise
Organic Modern Mosaic Lacquered Pen Shell Box in Tortoise

Organic Modern Mosaic Lacquered Pen Shell Box in Tortoise

H 1.75 in W 9.5 in D 3.75 in
Exquisite Lacquered Pen Shell Box with Tiger Stripe Inlays
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Outstanding large box comprised of exotic lacquered pen shell in alternating tiger hued stripes
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite Lacquered Pen Shell Box with Tiger Stripe Inlays
Exquisite Lacquered Pen Shell Box with Tiger Stripe Inlays

Exquisite Lacquered Pen Shell Box with Tiger Stripe Inlays

H 3.5 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in
Organic Modern Lacquered Pen Shell Box with Bone Trim Detail
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Elegant decorative box or jewelry box comprised of natural pen shell. The luminous iridescent
Category

Early 2000s French Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell

Organic Modern Lacquered Pen Shell Box with Bone Trim Detail
Organic Modern Lacquered Pen Shell Box with Bone Trim Detail

Organic Modern Lacquered Pen Shell Box with Bone Trim Detail

H 4 in W 5 in D 4 in
Pen Shell Box in Ruby Red with Geometric Inlay Design
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Outstanding large square decorative box comprised of exotic lacquered pen shell. Dyed in hues of
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Bronze

Pen Shell Box in Ruby Red with Geometric Inlay Design
Pen Shell Box in Ruby Red with Geometric Inlay Design

Pen Shell Box in Ruby Red with Geometric Inlay Design

H 3.75 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in
Vintage R&Y Augousti Brown Iridescent Pen Shell Box with Bone Trim
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Organic modern decorative box or jewelry box comprised of natural pen shell. The luminous
Category

Early 2000s French Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell

Vintage R&Y Augousti Brown Iridescent Pen Shell Box with Bone Trim
Vintage R&Y Augousti Brown Iridescent Pen Shell Box with Bone Trim

Vintage R&Y Augousti Brown Iridescent Pen Shell Box with Bone Trim

H 4 in W 5 in D 4 in
Exotic Lacquered Pen Shell Decorative Box
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Gorgeous handcrafted box comprised of lacquered pen shell. Hand-dyed in variant hues of ruby red
Category

Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Palmwood

Exotic Lacquered Pen Shell Decorative Box
Exotic Lacquered Pen Shell Decorative Box

Exotic Lacquered Pen Shell Decorative Box

H 4 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Small Postmodern Tessellated Young Pen Shell Hinged Box, 1990s
By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small sized lidded and hinged decorative box executed in brick inlaid tessellated young pen shell
Category

1990s Philippine Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Shell, Felt

Small Postmodern Tessellated Young Pen Shell Hinged Box, 1990s
Small Postmodern Tessellated Young Pen Shell Hinged Box, 1990s

Small Postmodern Tessellated Young Pen Shell Hinged Box, 1990s

H 1.5 in W 5 in D 3 in
Exotic Shagreen and Pen Shell Footed Box with Amorphous Design
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exquisite decorative footed box comprised of shagreen covered palmwood. The box has an ultra chic
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Exotic Shagreen and Pen Shell Footed Box with Amorphous Design
Exotic Shagreen and Pen Shell Footed Box with Amorphous Design

Exotic Shagreen and Pen Shell Footed Box with Amorphous Design

H 3 in W 10 in D 7.5 in
Organic Modern Decorative Box in Lacquered Pen Shell and Exotic Red Feathers
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exquisitely handcrafted decorative or jewelry box. Comprised of lacquered pen shell with geometric
Category

Early 2000s French Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Organic Modern Decorative Box in Lacquered Pen Shell and Exotic Red Feathers
Organic Modern Decorative Box in Lacquered Pen Shell and Exotic Red Feathers

Organic Modern Decorative Box in Lacquered Pen Shell and Exotic Red Feathers

H 3.5 in W 7.75 in D 4 in
Elegant Pen Shell Decorative Box with Bronze and Onyx Details
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Modern decorative / jewelry box features exotic pen shell exterior, hand dyed and lacquered in rich
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Elegant Pen Shell Decorative Box with Bronze and Onyx Details
Elegant Pen Shell Decorative Box with Bronze and Onyx Details

Elegant Pen Shell Decorative Box with Bronze and Onyx Details

H 2.25 in W 6 in D 6 in
Large "Regency III" Tessellated Young Pen Shell Tea Caddy or Hinged Box, 1990s
By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large hinged box with smooth tessellated young pen shell inlay along exterior and wood-lined
Category

1990s Philippine Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Shell

Large "Regency III" Tessellated Young Pen Shell Tea Caddy or Hinged Box, 1990s
Large "Regency III" Tessellated Young Pen Shell Tea Caddy or Hinged Box, 1990s

Large "Regency III" Tessellated Young Pen Shell Tea Caddy or Hinged Box, 1990s

H 8 in W 12.75 in D 8.75 in
Large "Regency III" Tessellated Black Pen Shell Tea Caddy or Hinged Box, 1990s
By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large hinged box with smooth tessellated brick inlaid black pen shell along exterior and wood-lined
Category

1990s Philippine Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Shell

Large "Regency III" Tessellated Black Pen Shell Tea Caddy or Hinged Box, 1990s
Large "Regency III" Tessellated Black Pen Shell Tea Caddy or Hinged Box, 1990s

Large "Regency III" Tessellated Black Pen Shell Tea Caddy or Hinged Box, 1990s

H 8 in W 12.75 in L 8 in
Large Maitland Smith Pen Shell and Mother-of-Pearl Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Miami, FL
Impressively-scaled decorative box by Maitland Smith, covered in tortoise-like pen shell with
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone

Large Maitland Smith Pen Shell and Mother-of-Pearl Box
Large Maitland Smith Pen Shell and Mother-of-Pearl Box

Large Maitland Smith Pen Shell and Mother-of-Pearl Box

H 14 in W 16 in D 8 in
R&Y Augousti Mosaic Trinket Box in Exotic Red Pen-Shell
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Beautiful jewelry box with hinged lid in lacquered pen-shell. Handcrafted in exotic materials with
Category

Early 2000s French Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

R&Y Augousti Mosaic Trinket Box in Exotic Red Pen-Shell
R&Y Augousti Mosaic Trinket Box in Exotic Red Pen-Shell

R&Y Augousti Mosaic Trinket Box in Exotic Red Pen-Shell

H 1.75 in W 3.75 in D 4.25 in
Vintage R&Y Augousti Decorative Box in Mosaic Red and Black Pen-Shell, c. 2000
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
exotic materials featuring lacquered and hand dyed pen-shell over a wood frame. The box features mosaic
Category

Early 2000s French Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Palmwood

Vintage R&Y Augousti Decorative Box in Mosaic Red and Black Pen-Shell, c. 2000
Vintage R&Y Augousti Decorative Box in Mosaic Red and Black Pen-Shell, c. 2000

Vintage R&Y Augousti Decorative Box in Mosaic Red and Black Pen-Shell, c. 2000

H 1.75 in W 5.5 in D 3.75 in
Exotic Dyed Pen Shell Jewelry Box in Ruby Red with Stylized Bronze Accents
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
the two halves lids and are made of bronze and pen shell. All handcrafted with palmwood interior lined
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Exotic Dyed Pen Shell Jewelry Box in Ruby Red with Stylized Bronze Accents
Exotic Dyed Pen Shell Jewelry Box in Ruby Red with Stylized Bronze Accents

Exotic Dyed Pen Shell Jewelry Box in Ruby Red with Stylized Bronze Accents

H 3.75 in W 12.75 in D 6 in
R&Y Augousti Round Pen Shell Box
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Black R&Y Augousti small round pen shell box.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

R&Y Augousti Round Pen Shell Box
R&Y Augousti Round Pen Shell Box

R&Y Augousti Round Pen Shell Box

H 2.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
R&Y Augousti Round Pen Shell Box
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Black R&Y Augousti large round pen shell box.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

R&Y Augousti Round Pen Shell Box
R&Y Augousti Round Pen Shell Box

R&Y Augousti Round Pen Shell Box

H 5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Medium Postmodern Tessellated Young Pen Shell Lidded Box, 1990s
By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medium sized lidded decorative box executed in brick inlaid tessellated young pen shell. Interior
Category

1990s Philippine Minimalist Decorative Boxes

Materials

Felt, Wood, Shell

Medium Postmodern Tessellated Young Pen Shell Lidded Box, 1990s
Medium Postmodern Tessellated Young Pen Shell Lidded Box, 1990s

Medium Postmodern Tessellated Young Pen Shell Lidded Box, 1990s

H 4.5 in W 6.75 in D 4.75 in
Short Postmodern Tessellated Young Pen Shell Octagonal Box, 1990s
By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medium sized lidded octagonal shaped decorative box or tea caddy executed in tessellated young pen
Category

1990s Philippine Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Shell

Short Postmodern Tessellated Young Pen Shell Octagonal Box, 1990s
Short Postmodern Tessellated Young Pen Shell Octagonal Box, 1990s

Short Postmodern Tessellated Young Pen Shell Octagonal Box, 1990s

H 9 in W 7 in D 7 in
Organic Modern Lacquered Pen Shell Decorative Box with Bone Trim
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Elegant decorative box or jewelry box comprised of natural pen shell. The luminous iridescent
Category

Early 2000s French Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell

Organic Modern Lacquered Pen Shell Decorative Box with Bone Trim
Organic Modern Lacquered Pen Shell Decorative Box with Bone Trim

Organic Modern Lacquered Pen Shell Decorative Box with Bone Trim

H 4 in W 5 in D 4 in
Organic Modern Mosaic Decorative Box in Tortoise Colored Pen Shell
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stunning lacquered pen shell decorative box in hues of tortoise. The box features mosaic inlays
Category

Early 2000s French Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Palmwood

Organic Modern Mosaic Decorative Box in Tortoise Colored Pen Shell
Organic Modern Mosaic Decorative Box in Tortoise Colored Pen Shell

Organic Modern Mosaic Decorative Box in Tortoise Colored Pen Shell

H 1.75 in W 9.5 in D 3.75 in
Organic Modern Decorative Box in Exotic Red Lacquered Pen Shell
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Gorgeous handcrafted box comprised of lacquered pen shell. Hand-dyed in variant hues of ruby red
Category

Early 2000s French Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Palmwood

Organic Modern Decorative Box in Exotic Red Lacquered Pen Shell
Organic Modern Decorative Box in Exotic Red Lacquered Pen Shell

Organic Modern Decorative Box in Exotic Red Lacquered Pen Shell

H 4 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Genuine Shagreen and Lacquered Pen Shell Footed Box
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Magnificent decorative box in genuine exotic stingray. Has mosaic top in black lacquered pen shell
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Genuine Shagreen and Lacquered Pen Shell Footed Box
Genuine Shagreen and Lacquered Pen Shell Footed Box

Genuine Shagreen and Lacquered Pen Shell Footed Box

H 5.75 in W 13 in D 6.25 in
Exotic Desk Box in Mosaic Pen-Shell by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Organic Modern box or desk accessory in lacquered pen-shell. Hand-dyed in red and black with mosaic
Category

Early 2000s French Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Palmwood

Exotic Desk Box in Mosaic Pen-Shell by R&Y Augousti
Exotic Desk Box in Mosaic Pen-Shell by R&Y Augousti

Exotic Desk Box in Mosaic Pen-Shell by R&Y Augousti

H 1.75 in W 5.5 in D 3.75 in
Organic Modern Box in Mosaic Pen-Shell by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Gorgeous decorative box or jewelry box in tessellated pen-shell. Lacquered and hand-dyed in red and
Category

Early 2000s French Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Shell, Palmwood

Organic Modern Box in Mosaic Pen-Shell by R&Y Augousti
Organic Modern Box in Mosaic Pen-Shell by R&Y Augousti

Organic Modern Box in Mosaic Pen-Shell by R&Y Augousti

H 2 in W 4 in D 3 in
Exceptional Jewelry Box in Lacquered Pen Shell with Exotic Feather Accents
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exquisitely handcrafted jewelry box. Comprised of hand dyed and lacquered pen shell with geometric
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Jewelry Box in Lacquered Pen Shell with Exotic Feather Accents
Exceptional Jewelry Box in Lacquered Pen Shell with Exotic Feather Accents

Exceptional Jewelry Box in Lacquered Pen Shell with Exotic Feather Accents

H 3.5 in W 6 in D 8.75 in
Vintage R&Y Augousti Jewelry Box in Mosaic Pen Shell and Exotic Red Feathers
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exquisitely handcrafted decorative box or jewelry box. Comprised of lacquered pen shell with
Category

Early 2000s French Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage R&Y Augousti Jewelry Box in Mosaic Pen Shell and Exotic Red Feathers
Vintage R&Y Augousti Jewelry Box in Mosaic Pen Shell and Exotic Red Feathers

Vintage R&Y Augousti Jewelry Box in Mosaic Pen Shell and Exotic Red Feathers

H 3.5 in W 7.75 in D 4 in
Vintage R&Y Augousti Decorative Box in Brown Pen Shell with Bone Trim circa 2000
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Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Vintage R&Y Augousti Decorative Box in Brown Pen Shell with Bone Trim circa 2000

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Vintage R&Y Augousti Trinket Box in Mosaic Red and Black Pen-Shell, circa 2000
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
exotic materials featuring lacquered pen-shell inlays over a palmwood frame. The mosaic box features an
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Pen Shell Box For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the pen shell box you’re looking for. Each pen shell box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using shell, metal and wood. Find 14 options for an antique or vintage pen shell box now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect pen shell box — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each pen shell box bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pen shell box over the years, but those crafted by R & Y Augousti, Greg Natale and Maitland Smith are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Pen Shell Box?

Prices for a pen shell box start at $150 and top out at $55,000 with the average selling for $558.

Finding the Right Decorative-boxes for You

Antique, vintage and new decorative boxes will safely store items while adding a splash of color or texture to a corner in any room. They have had a range of purposes over the years — from trinkets to serving as useful receptacles, such as snuff boxes, jewelry boxes and more. Boxes have also been designed in a range of forms and styles.

Box making is a craft dating back thousands of years. Early boxes as decorative objects were regularly designed and decorated both inside and out, ranging from minimal looks to more flashy styles. Decorative boxes have been constructed from different materials, with wood and metal being the most common. Wood is widely available and versatile, with woodworkers able to carve complex designs or showcase its natural grain.

Some antique jewelry boxes were made with tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, ivory and even porcupine quills, such as those created by the Anishinabe in Canada and the United States. In Sri Lanka, well-crafted boxes were inlaid with porcupine quills and ivory discs between ebony bands. Chinese sewing boxes and tea boxes made of black lacquer were popular in Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These often featured gold-painted designs or landscape scenes. Silk, paper and velvet frequently enhanced these boxes’ interiors.

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