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Shell Encrusted Boxes

Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring seaside charm to your home with this Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box. Handcrafted with an
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Decorative Boxes

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Shell

Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box
Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box
$275 / item
H 8 in W 9.75 in D 7 in
Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Encrusted Box. Handcrafted with an array of natural seashells in various shapes, sizes, and colors, this
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Late 20th Century American Decorative Boxes

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Shell, Wood

Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box
Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box
$475
H 5.5 in W 9 in D 7 in
Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage coastal box is beautifully encrusted with an array of natural shells, creating a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Boxes

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Shell, Wood

Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box
Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box
$950
H 13.25 in W 13 in D 9.5 in
Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Valentines, the wooden box is lavishly encrusted with a mosaic of natural seashells in a variety of species
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Coral

Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box
Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box
$550
H 6 in W 13 in D 5 in
Heart Shaped Shell Encrusted Box with Hinged Lid and Red lining
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand crafted Sea shell box in a heart shape. The box is hinged and opens with a brass chain to
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20th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Shell, Felt, Wood

Sea Shell Encrusted Box and Pair of Photo Frames Tony Douquet Style
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage pair of Florida sea shell encrusted photo frames and jewelry box in Tony Douquet style
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Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

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Shell

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
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20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Shell, Silk, Paper

Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Red Silk Lid
Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Red Silk Lid
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 2.75 in W 8 in D 3.5 in
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
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20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Shell, Fabric, Paper

Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Green Silk Lid
Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Green Silk Lid
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 2.75 in W 8 in D 3.5 in
Splendid Sea Shell Encrusted Treasure Box Maitland Style
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Spectacular richly encrusted with great selection of natural sea shells in Redmille style treasure
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

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Shell

Splendid Sea Shell Encrusted Treasure Box Maitland Style
Splendid Sea Shell Encrusted Treasure Box Maitland Style
$316 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9 in W 10 in D 8 in
Vintage White Square Shell-Encrusted Trinket Box – Coastal Nautical Décor
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Add a touch of seaside charm to your home with this vintage shell-encrusted trinket box. This
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

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Shell

Large Sea Shell Encrusted Redmile Style Jewelry Treasure Box
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Large impressive sea shell in rusted treasure box in Redmille style. Great selection of sea
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Shell

Large Sea Shell Encrusted Redmile Style Jewelry Treasure Box
Large Sea Shell Encrusted Redmile Style Jewelry Treasure Box
$568 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9 in W 12 in D 7 in
Large Folk Art Sea Shell Encrusted Tissue or Kleenex Box Cover
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large folk art sea shell encrusted tissue box. This shell-covered box is the perfect way to add
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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Shell, Fabric, Wood

Large Folk Art Sea Shell Encrusted Tissue or Kleenex Box Cover
Large Folk Art Sea Shell Encrusted Tissue or Kleenex Box Cover
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3.75 in W 10 in D 6 in
Pink and Purple Sea Shell Encrusted Hinged Box with Purple Velvet Interior
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
-world seaside glamour. Likely crafted in the mid-20th century, this shell-encrusted jewelry box
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Anthony Redmile Shell Encrusted Duck or Swan Box Redmile Objects London England
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful RARE Anthony Redmile shell encrusted swan or duck form box, 20th c. Red lined interior
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Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Shell, Lacquer

Vintage Italian Shell Encrusted Grotto Jewelry Box Re-Lined Interior c. 1950
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This finely crafted Italian shell-encrusted jewelry box exudes a charming Grotto style, typical of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Shell

Seashell Encrusted Jewelry Box, Vintage Coastal
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage seashell encrusted jewelry box embodies the bohemian aesthetic popular during the mid- 20th
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Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Jewelry Boxes

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Shell

Large Seashell Encrusted Lidded Box with Silvered Crustaceans
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical lidded box ambitiously hand decorated with exotic seashells and featuring a sea life
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate, Brass

Antique Sea Shell Decorative Coffin Box with Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful coffin shape trinket box encrusted with shells. This box would be stunning on a
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20th Century American American Classical Decorative Boxes

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Shell

Antique Sea Shell Decorative Coffin Box with Lid
Antique Sea Shell Decorative Coffin Box with Lid
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
H 4 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
White Sea Shells Weddings Treasure Jewelry Box
Located in Boca Raton, FL
White natural sea shells encrusted treasure box in Redmille style. Great sea shells selection
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Late 20th Century Jewelry Boxes

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Shell

White Sea Shells Weddings Treasure Jewelry Box
White Sea Shells Weddings Treasure Jewelry Box
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9 in W 10 in D 7 in
Handcrafted Natural Coastal Sea Shell Encrusted Anchor Wall Hanging
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
large selection of shell-encrusted wall mirrors and boxes available. Dimensions: 10.5" Wide 13.5" Tall
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20th Century American Victorian Nautical Objects

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Shell, Wood

Handcrafted Natural Coastal Sea Shell Encrusted Anchor Wall Hanging
Handcrafted Natural Coastal Sea Shell Encrusted Anchor Wall Hanging
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
H 13.5 in W 10.5 in D 1 in

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A Shell Encrusted Box with Marine Painting
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An old box embellished with contemporary shells and a marine painting. Great attention to detail
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Vintage 1940s Canadian Boxes

A Shell Encrusted Box with Marine Painting
A Shell Encrusted Box with Marine Painting
H 3.75 in W 17.25 in D 11.5 in
Shell covered Coquillage Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful shell encrusted box with silk lined interior.
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2010s American Decorative Boxes

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Shell, Wood

Shell covered Coquillage Box
Shell covered Coquillage Box
H 7.5 in W 10 in D 7.5 in
French Shell Box
Located in Houston, TX
French Shell Encrusted Box/Bureau Lined With Marbelized Paper.
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Vintage 1940s French Boxes

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Wood

French Shell Box
French Shell Box
H 7.5 in W 16 in D 13 in
Shell Encrusted Lidded Box
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This lidded box is over-all encrusted with a variety of shells, 20th century.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Other Decorative Boxes

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Shell

Shell Encrusted Lidded Box
Shell Encrusted Lidded Box
H 12 in W 12 in D 8 in
Anthony Redmile Shell Encrusted Turtle Box
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great example of this form with head and legs in bronze metal and the body encrusted with sea
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Vintage 1980s Decorative Boxes

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Shell

Folk Art Shell Encrusted Lidded Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful small seashell encrusted box. The lid removes to reveal a dark wood interior. A
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20th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Shell

Large Natural White Shell Encrusted Hinged Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large box encrusted with natural white sea shells. The box is hinged and lined in white. The shells
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Early 2000s Unknown Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Shell, Wood

Round Sea Shell Encrusted Pink Flower Motif Decorative Box with Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pretty coastal-inspired round decorative box encrusted with a sea shell motif. This box is round
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20th Century American American Classical Decorative Boxes

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Shell

Antique Seashell Encrusted Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique lidded box crafted in oak with a built in locket on the top, felt lined interior
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Shell, Oak

Antique Seashell Encrusted Box
Antique Seashell Encrusted Box
H 7 in W 8.5 in D 8 in
Small Square Seashell Encrusted Trinket Box
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Small square shell encrusted trinket box. Covered in a variety of shells, this box opens to reveal
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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Shell, Fabric

An American Victorian Tramp Art Shell Encrusted Jewelry Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming American Victorian tramp art shell encrusted jewelry box; the rectangular lid over a
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Antique 19th Century American Jewelry Boxes

Vintage Seashell and Coral Encrusted Decorative Box
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual 20th century decorative box adorned with seashells and coral. This fabulous hand decorated
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20th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Shell

Antique Shell Encrusted Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique Shell Encrusted Box. This was probably a dressing box because the interior has a mirror
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Antique Early 1900s Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Shell, Wood

Antique Shell Encrusted Box
Antique Shell Encrusted Box
H 5.5 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Shell Encrusted Box with Marine Painting
By Gael Ryan
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Shell encrusted box with a painting of a clipper ship. The shells and painting are contemporary
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20th Century Boxes

Beautiful Handmade Shell Encrusted Jewelry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful handmade shell encrusted box with painted interior, the box could be used for jewelry or
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2010s American Jewelry Boxes

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Shell, Wood

Gorgeous Coquillage Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elaborate shell encrusted box.
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2010s American Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Shell

Gorgeous Coquillage Box
Gorgeous Coquillage Box
H 11 in W 12.5 in D 8 in
Small Shell Encrusted Heart Shaped Trinket Box
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Small shell encrusted trinket box in the shape of a heart. A lovely piece that would add interest
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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Shell, Fabric

Vintage White and Brown Sea Shell Encrusted Rectangular Wood Box with Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite sea shell encrusted decorative box with a hinged lid. This coastal decorative box would be
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20th Century Philippine Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Shell, Wood

One-of-a-Kind Handmade Exotic Sea Shell Encrusted Large Scale Jewelry Box
Located in Dallas, TX
piece. Each and every shell was attached to the box with grout making it quite substantial. A remarkable
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Revival Jewelry Boxes

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Shell

Seashell Encrusted Lidded Box with Feet and Handles of Brass Seashells
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and well made wooden box of various encrusted seashells. The lid raises off to reveal a
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20th Century European Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Shell encrusted box
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Shell encrusted decorative box lined in old newspaper.
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20th Century English Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Shell

Shell  encrusted box
Shell  encrusted box
H 11 in W 19 in D 10 in

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Coral

Large Natural White Sea Coral Specimen
Large Natural White Sea Coral Specimen
$375
H 5 in W 8.5 in D 8 in
Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse
Located in Buisson, FR
Brilliant and unique shop-sign. A painted grouse made out of sheet iron or zinc that is placed within a hand forged iron frame that is made to hang. France circa 1850-1900 Weathered...
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Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse
Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse
$1,536 Sale Price
48% Off
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Shell, Organic Material

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$6,813 / set
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Metal

Abalone Seashell Box
Abalone Seashell Box
$675
H 2.25 in W 5.75 in D 4.13 in
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Travertine

Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle
Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle
$274 Sale Price / item
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Antique 1904 Swedish Large Chocolate Tin
$495
H 7.25 in W 12.5 in D 8 in
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Shell Encrusted Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of shell encrusted boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of shell, fabric and paper, all shell encrusted boxes available were constructed with great care. Shell encrusted boxes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. folk art, neoclassical and mid-century modern shell encrusted boxes are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made shell encrusted boxes over the years, but those made by Anthony Redmile London are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Shell Encrusted Boxes?

Prices for shell encrusted boxes start at $120 and top out at $5,500 with the average selling for $1,200.

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.

Any style of decorative box can be a nice tabletop or desktop decor, whether to hold candy or tea in the living room or paper, pencils and other business supplies in the office. They can also act as jewelry boxes. Sewing boxes can be a lovely touch to any space while storing magazines or other trinkets.

You can find metal, wood and silver antique boxes on 1stDibs. The collection includes mid-century modern, Victorian and Art Deco styles that can add elegance to any home.