Penshell Box

Decorative box all handcrafted in exotic materials featuring lacquered and hand dyed pen-shell over a wood frame. The box features mosaic shell inlays in beautiful hues of turquoise,...

Lux penshell box in tortoise motif with brass handle with Swarovski crystal accented tips.

Here is an amusing royal frog box with a brass crown on a cast bronze head that operates as the lid.

Here is an amusing royal frog box with a brass crown on a cast bronze head that operates as the lid.

This is a dyed green penshell and brass turtle box by Maitland-Smith probably from 1990s.

The box is constructed from a base of walnut.

Reference: Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, this model is shown with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD KYOTO BOXES, PENSHELL, SHAGREEN AND FOSSILIZED CORAL.”

This lovely and sculptural in form and in materials of sliced coconut and penshell 2 part lidded box is also graphic in it;s color of yellow and brown circles...

Reference: Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, this model is shown with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD KYOTO BOXES, PENSHELL, SHAGREEN AND FOSSILIZED CORAL.”

Reference: Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, there is a page showing 3 different variations titled: “KARL SPRINGER LTD KYOTO BOXES, PENSHELL, SHAGREEN &...

Exceptional "Kyoto Box" end table in shagreen with bone inlays, base in tessellated penshell, interior in cedar with beautiful chrome hinges, by Karl Springer, American 1980s.

Large hinged penshell box by Maitland Smith. This box has a felt lined interior.

Penshell box in Tortoise motif in Herringbone pattern with beveled removable lid.

A very smart box by Maitland Smith in tessellated brown tiles made from penshell (a simulant for tortoiseshell) with brass banding.

This ultra chic octagon shaped box is comprised of overlay dyed Penshell in a deep, rich Emerald color.

This great elongated 2-part sculptural unusual lidded box has an ebonized wood handle. It is sliced penshell and coconut.

A gorgeous Kifu Paris decorative box in black penshell over a sleek walnut base, combining luxury and craftsmanship.

Turtle or tortoise crafted in cast and polished bronze featuring a penshell faux turtle shell with a lidded storage compartment and signed Maitland-Smith on the bottom.

Late 20th Century Maitland Smith Lidded Box / Urn. Features a beautiful Harlequin pattern Penshell exterior resting on a footed brass neoclassical style tasseled base.

Vintage Maitland-Smith lacquered penshell box.

This lidded box by Maitland -Smith is comprised of penshell and mother-of-pearl inlaid in a fretwork pattern.

This stylish and chic aubergine colored penshell box was acquired from a Palm Beach estate and it was created in the 1990s by the firm R & Y Augousti.  

Vintage Penshell and Brass Box

Large penshell and palmwood inlay box with anigre wood interior, hinged lid.

Elegant tissue box holder in pieced penshell with silver metal, coral-form feet.

Elegant wood lined dresser box with hinged lid. Tessalated faux Horn exterior with brass trim. Interior is wood lined. Retains Maitland Smith label.

A vintage 1970s Maitland Smith crackled lacquer box with a burled walnut inlay and brass fittings. Box is a dark brown and retains its original label. The interior is lined with blac...