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Mint C. and Large Antique Display Shell Box w. Beveled Glass Top & Silver Spoons
Located in Lisse, NL
interior of this box for displaying ones spoons is lined with green velvet. This rare box even comes with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Red Silk Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Long rectangular shell encrusted box. Carefully applied shells decorate the top and bottom edges of
Category

20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Silk, Paper

Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Green Silk Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Long rectangular shell encrusted box. Carefully applied shells decorate the top and bottom edges of
Category

20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Paper

Oggetti Tessellated Coconut Shell Lidded Box with Bronze Mounts, 1990s
By Oggetti
Located in Miami, FL
Oggetti Tessellated Coconut Shell Lidded Box with Bronze Mounts, 1990s Offered for sale is an
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Late 20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

A large English early 20th century folk art shellwork box, circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
around a Victorian pine box and later decorated with a bold well arranged collection of English shells
Category

Mid-20th Century British Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Curio Box in Green Marble
Located in Richmond, VA
away an array of items – a rare collection of shells, love notes, heirloom jewelry - or display on its
Category

2010s Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Curio Box in Green Marble
Curio Box in Green Marble
H 5.25 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Curio Box in Yellow Jaisalmer
Located in Richmond, VA
hide away an array of items – a rare collection of shells, love notes, heirloom jewelry - or display on
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2010s Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Sandstone

Curio Box in Yellow Jaisalmer
Curio Box in Yellow Jaisalmer
H 5.25 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Tall Curio Box in Yellow Jaisalmer
Located in Richmond, VA
Tall Curio Box by Casa Shop in Yellow Jaisalmer with Beige Sandstone. Inspired by a favorite
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2010s Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Sandstone

Tall Curio Box in Yellow Jaisalmer
Tall Curio Box in Yellow Jaisalmer
H 9 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Tall Curio Box in Green Marble
Located in Richmond, VA
Tall Curio Box by Casa Shop in Green Marble with Black Onyx. Inspired by a favorite vintage find
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2010s Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Tall Curio Box in Green Marble
Tall Curio Box in Green Marble
H 9 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Japanese Taishō Red Lacquered Hokai Box with Brass Accents and Original Rope
Located in Yonkers, NY
feet. Originally used to store shells for the traditional Kai-awase game, this box retains its original
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Important Renaissance Medical Box Spanish or Italian Workshop, Around 1550
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Renaissance Medical Box. Spanish Or Italian Workshop, Around 1550 Renaissance Medical
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box
Located in London, GB
A fine antique pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box, Circa 1910
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Antique 1890s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Boîte À Bijouax, Signed Tahan
By Jean-Pierre Tahan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
designs set on a stunning blue tortoise shell background. The lid displays additional wonderfully executed
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

A rare Indonesian tortoiseshell sirih casket with gold mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
displayed one’s fortunes. Sirih or Betel boxes with gold mounts are rare because the gold was often melted
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold

A rare Indonesian tortoiseshell sirih casket with gold mounts
A rare Indonesian tortoiseshell sirih casket with gold mounts
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H 1.97 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
Gianmaria Buccellati Sterling Silver Turtle Box
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Bellmore, NY
The Gianmaria Buccellati Sterling Silver Turtle Box is a remarkable fusion of artistic brilliance
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Late 20th Century Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Gianmaria Buccellati Sterling Silver Turtle Box
Gianmaria Buccellati Sterling Silver Turtle Box
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H 1 in W 2.62 in L 4.5 in
Japanese Vintage Incense Utensils for Tea Ceremony Kougou Kiseto Ware 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a porcelain box which we use during tea ceremony. It is called Kougou. This was made in
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Vintage Incense Utensils for Tea Ceremony Kougou Oribe ware 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a porcelain box which we use during tea ceremony. It is called Kougou. This was made in
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Venetian Gondola Shaped Ceremonial Casket
Located in New York, US
of a stylized scallop shell with a lovely scrolling bow. It has a removeable top with windows on each
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Antique 18th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Boxed Sculpture with a Shell and Purple Cloth
By Julie Lee
Located in Houston, TX
purple fabric. There is a wooden pedestal with a shell attached to the top of it. The box is titled and
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Early 2000s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Chinese 3-D Seashell Shell Art Peacocks and Flowers Sculpture
Located in West Hartford, CT
two peacocks and flowers. The detail is amazing. Signed upper left. Displayed and matted in a wood
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Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell, Wood

Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells and Motto "Ever Thine"
Located in Downingtown, PA
, glass-fronted, hinged wooden boxes ranging from 8 to 20 inches (20 to 51 cm) in width, displaying
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Early 20th Century Bajan Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

A small Dutch colonial Indonesian tortoiseshell betel box with gold mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
box displayed one’s fortunes. Sirih or Betel boxes with gold mounts are rare because the gold was
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Antique Late 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antiquities

Materials

Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Rose Shell Cameo Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
display purposes only, our items come in beautiful pink vintage style presentation boxes.
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Late 20th Century English Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Two Dutch Colonial Tortoiseshell Bible Boxes with Silver Mounts, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. 9.5 cm The function of bible boxes in the Dutch East Indies was just as much a status symbol, to
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Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Vases

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Table, English, Inlaid, Display, Writing Desk, Georgian, C.1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
shell medallion in beautiful golden tones Full width drawer with oak-lined box, dressed with a pair of
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Large Collection of Victorian Conchology Shell Specimens Taxidermy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large collection of late Victorian shell specimens, the majority housed in its pine box with each
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Paper, Pine

19th Century Louis XVI Style French Vitrine Display Cabinet Bookcase Rosewood
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
figured rosewood with delicate brass inlay, profusely decorated with shell and medallion, large scrolls
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Boxwood, Rosewood, Satinwood

Thomas Gentille 1970 Crackled Egg Shells Bangle Bracelet In Carved Wood
Located in Miami, FL
astonishing crackle effects. Made as a sculpture which can be displayed on its own by standing on its base
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Vintage 1970s American Bangles

Thomas Gentille 1970 Crackled Egg Shells Bangle Bracelet In Carved Wood
Thomas Gentille 1970 Crackled Egg Shells Bangle Bracelet In Carved Wood
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W 5.75 in D 5.52 in Dm 7.85 in L 2.55 in
Van Cleef &Arpels Domino Clock Black Shell Wood Stainless Quartz Limited to 2001
Located in Tokyo, JP
(Approx) Display:Black shell Movement:Quartz Comes with:VCA box, leather case, VCA certificate (Dec 2002
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Early 2000s French Pocket Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 9 Limited Edition Artisan Irish Linen Seahorses Starfishes Shells Pastels
By Katie Larmour Design
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Set of 9 Limited Edition Artisan Irish Linen Seahorse starfish shell ornaments in pastel pinks by
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2010s Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Linen

Set of 13 Limited Edition Artisan Vintage Blue Irish Linen Shell Tree Ornaments
By Katie Larmour Design
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Set of 18 Limited Edition Artisan Vintage Blue Irish Linen Shell Ornaments Christmas Tree by Katie
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2010s Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Linen

Set of 18 Limited Edition Artisan Vintage Pink Irish Linen Shell Tree Ornaments
By Katie Larmour Design
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Set of 18 Limited Edition Artisan Vintage Pink Irish Linen Shell Ornaments Christmas Tree by Katie
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2010s Unknown Models and Miniatures

Materials

Linen

Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Carved Shell Cameo with Figural Lady Head - c.1890
Located in London, GB
complimentary hard shell gift box with a velvet interior. Size & Total Weight 2.2 x 2.6cm 5.64g /0.18 oz t
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold

Pair of Vintage Echo Pink Silk Shell Fabric with Irish Linen Cushion Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
exquisite ‘vintage collection’ silk Echo fashion scarf in a peachy pink color with stylized Classic shell
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20th Century American Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile

60-Piece Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Midcentury Kings Pattern Original Box
Located in New York, NY
display box. These are 12 sets of five, each comprising a dinner fork (8 1/4" long x 1" wide) dessert fork
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Mid-20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Gold and White Glass Chandelier #1
By Stillux
Located in Milan, IT
A spectacular light fixture that radiates contemporary charm, this chandelier displays an intricate
Category

2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Gold and White Glass Chandelier #1
Gold and White Glass Chandelier #1
H 42.13 in W 49.22 in D 49.22 in
A Treasury of Molluscs: 19th Century Hand-Colored Illustrations
Located in Langweer, NL
, scalloped shell with fluted edges. 4. **Chama Lazarus** - A type of jewel box clam known for its thick
Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Victorian Goddess Cameo Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
purchase truly unique. Antique boxes are for display purposes only, our items come in beautiful pink
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch 14K Gold with Portrait of a Gentleman - c.1890
Located in London, GB
complimentary modern hard shell gift box with a velvet interior. Please note, any other antique boxes/display
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Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Magnificent 14K 585 Yellow Gold & Drop-Shaped Faceted Ammolite Vintage Earrings
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
grade Ammolite is a rare material cut from fossilized shells of sea creatures, that became extinct
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Vintage 1960s Australian Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Cameo 18K Gold Brooch/Pendant Necklace - c.1880
Located in London, GB
modern hard shell gift box with a velvet interior. Please note, any other antique boxes/display items are
Category

Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 1920’s 18ct Gold Blue Enamel & Diamond Tortoise Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
gemstones are natural stones unless otherwise stated. Antique boxes are for display purposes only, our
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Early 20th Century North American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

20th Century Scottish Salt & Pepper Shotgun Cartridges, Edinburgh, c.1914
By Hamilton & Inches Ltd.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
base. Included is the original display box with the original inner lining "BY APPOINTMENT HAMILTON
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20th Century British Tableware

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique French Diamond Necklace 18K Gold Pendant Brooch 19th C. Flower Acanthus
Located in London, GB
the box. *Please note: all other items including boxes or antique chains are for display purposes only
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1890s Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Sugar Sifter Spoon and Bowl
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and bowl - boxed; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Amethyst Seed Pearl 9K Gold Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace c1905
Located in London, GB
shell gift box with a velvet interior. Size & Total Weight Pendant: 5cm (inc bail) x 3cm. Chain Length
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Emerald & Diamond Earrings 18K Gold Crescent Design - c.1890
Located in London, GB
jewellery comes with a complimentary modern hard shell gift box with a velvet interior. Please note, any
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Antique Late 19th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Blue Enamel Garnet Heart Necklace 'Puffy' Pendant - c.1900
Located in London, GB
treasure straight out of the box. All of our jewellery comes with a complimentary hard shell gift box
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Enamel

Antique Edwardian Pearl & Enamel Pendant Necklace 15K Gold Art Nouveau c.1910
Located in London, GB
the box. All of our jewellery comes with a complimentary hard shell gift box with a velvet interior
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Turquoise Pendant Necklace Brooch 18K Gold Etruscan c.1880
Located in London, GB
box. The antique and heavier belcher chain is for display purposes only. All of our jewellery comes
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Antique Victorian Diamond & Pearl Star Necklace Red Rock Crystal 15K Gold
Located in London, GB
complimentary modern hard shell gift box with a velvet interior. Please note, any other antique boxes/display
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold

Antique Edwardian Amethyst & Seed Pearl 15K Gold Pendant Necklace Art Nouveau
Located in London, GB
comes with a complimentary hard shell gift box with a velvet interior. Size & Total Weight Pendant
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Garnet Cabochon Pendant Necklace - c.1840
Located in London, GB
hard shell gift box with a velvet interior. Size &Total Weight Pendant: 2.9x1.6cm (inc bail). Chain
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Cufflinks with Rose Cut Diamond - c.1890
Located in London, GB
gold. All of our jewellery will come with a complimentary hard shell gift box with a velvet interior
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Antique Late 19th Century Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

19th Century French Solid Silver Soup Tureen, Alphonse Debain, Paris c.1890
By Alphonse Debain
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
exceptionally heavy, standing on oval spreading foot. the body fluted and applied with scroll and shell
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Antique 1890s French Other Soup Tureens

Materials

Silver

1700s Sterling Silver Picture Back Teaspoons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
picture back teaspoons - boxed; an addition to our silver cutlery and flatware collections These fine
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Antique 1770s British George III Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 19th Century Rose Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring 18KT/Silver
Located in Napoli, IT
elaborate slim shank with gorgeous carved side details and shell like back work hosting the oxidized main
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Antique 1830s European Early Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Etruscan Style Necklace 15K Gold Rock Crystal Pendant c.1870
Located in London, GB
treasure straight out of the box. The antique and heavier belcher chain is for display purposes only
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Antique 19th Century Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold

19th Century Italian High Relief Cameo Gold Brooch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Finely hand carved in high relief with exquisite detail, this pre 1900 high art Italian made shell
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Chalcedony Brooch Seed Pearls 15K Gold Heart Shaped c.1890
Located in London, GB
. All of our jewellery comes with a complimentary hard shell gift box with a velvet interior. Size
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Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Pearl, 15k Gold

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Shell Display Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic shell display box available at 1stDibs. Each shell display box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and silver. Find 23 options for an antique or vintage shell display box now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a shell display box — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right shell display box, those designed in modern, folk art and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one shell display box that is appealing in its simplicity, but Glas Italia, Europa Antiques and Fratelli Toso produced versions that are worth a look.

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The average selling price for a shell display box at 1stDibs is $4,293, while they’re typically $304 on the low end and $60,000 for the highest priced.