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Shell Inlaid Boxes

Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box
Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box

Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Charming early 19th century box decorated in faux tortoise shell and having zig zag patterned

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Antique Early 19th Century British Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Wood

Vintage White Mosaic Moorish Jewelry Box with Shell Inlaid
Vintage White Mosaic Moorish Jewelry Box with Shell Inlaid

Vintage White Mosaic Moorish Jewelry Box with Shell Inlaid

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Discover the timeless elegance of this large, handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese jewelry box, a

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Fruitwood

Inlaid Black Shell and Bone Box by A&Y Augousti
Inlaid Black Shell and Bone Box by A&Y Augousti

Inlaid Black Shell and Bone Box by A&Y Augousti

$650Sale Price|23% Off

H 2 in W 6 in D 3.75 in

Inlaid Black Shell and Bone Box by A&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous inlaid black shell and bone decorative trinket box by A&Y Augousti of Paris, circa 1990s

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Late 20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Wood

The Taj Mahal Black Marble Box with in Shell Inlaid Agra India 1950's
The Taj Mahal Black Marble Box with in Shell Inlaid Agra India 1950's

The Taj Mahal Black Marble Box with in Shell Inlaid Agra India 1950's

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Box with Pietra Dura Intricate Abalone Inlay of the Taj Mahal.Fine Quality Shell Inlaid Taj Mahal

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Mid-20th Century Indian Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box
Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box

Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box

$3,898

H 4.34 in W 10.44 in D 7.88 in

Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, GB

Inlaid with floral sprays of engraved mother of pearl and brass From our Sewing Box collection, we

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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell
Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell

Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

mother of pearl or abalone shell and accented with flaked gilt details. The front and sides of the box

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

1960s French Ornate Inlaid Jewelry Box
1960s French Ornate Inlaid Jewelry Box

1960s French Ornate Inlaid Jewelry Box

$395

H 3.7 in W 7.4 in D 5.9 in

1960s French Ornate Inlaid Jewelry Box

Located in High Point, NC

This 1960s French ornate inlaid jewelry box is a striking decorative object that captures the

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Mid-20th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Shell

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg
Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg

$6,265

H 6.11 in W 15.75 in D 10.04 in

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg

By F.L. Hausburg

Located in Northampton, GB

Heavily Inlaid with Mother of Pearl and Abalone From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood, Satinwood

Handcrafted White Mother of Pearl Inlaid Moorish Octagonal Box
Handcrafted White Mother of Pearl Inlaid Moorish Octagonal Box

Handcrafted White Mother of Pearl Inlaid Moorish Octagonal Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Exquisite handcrafted white mother of pearl inlaid and hand carved lidded box. Small octagonal

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Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Fruitwood, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Pretty antique Victorian mahogany conch shell inlaid tea caddy
Pretty antique Victorian mahogany conch shell inlaid tea caddy

Pretty antique Victorian mahogany conch shell inlaid tea caddy

Located in Ipswich, GB

Pretty antique Victorian mahogany conch shell inlaid tea caddy, having a quality antique Victorian

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Antique 19th Century Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany

French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse
French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse

French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse

$1,106

H 0.79 in W 2.76 in D 1.97 in

French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse

Located in London, GB

A French Tortoiseshell and gold inlaid purse with red silk inner lining. A very pretty and unusual

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Antique 1880s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Exceptional Georgian Crossbanded Satinwood Tea Caddy w/ Oval Inlaid Shell Panels
Exceptional Georgian Crossbanded Satinwood Tea Caddy w/ Oval Inlaid Shell Panels

Exceptional Georgian Crossbanded Satinwood Tea Caddy w/ Oval Inlaid Shell Panels

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

, the lid, front and sides inlaid with ovals of tortoiseshell. The lid, centered with an engraved bail

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Satinwood

Inlaid Faux Tortoiseshell And Mother-Of-Pearl Card Case With Floral Motif
Inlaid Faux Tortoiseshell And Mother-Of-Pearl Card Case With Floral Motif

Inlaid Faux Tortoiseshell And Mother-Of-Pearl Card Case With Floral Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

tortoiseshell panels and decorated to the exterior with an inlaid floral spray composed of iridescent mother-of

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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Antique Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box 1940s
Antique Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box 1940s

Antique Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box 1940s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique 1940s Mosaic Shell Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box. Mosaic Luxury Decorative

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Abalone, Fruitwood

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Inlaid Mother Of Pearl
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Inlaid Mother Of Pearl

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Inlaid Mother Of Pearl

Located in Dallas, TX

Tortoiseshell tea caddy with inlaid mother of pearl from England. Metal lined under two lids

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Antique 1860s English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Bronze Jewelry-Casket with Ornate Etchings and Cameos Inlaid by Tahan of Paris
Bronze Jewelry-Casket with Ornate Etchings and Cameos Inlaid by Tahan of Paris

Bronze Jewelry-Casket with Ornate Etchings and Cameos Inlaid by Tahan of Paris

By Tahan Paris

Located in Soquel, CA

Bronze Jewelry-Casket with Ornate Etchings and Cameos Inlaid by Tahan of Paris Gorgeously detailed

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period
Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period

Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period

Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo

This is gorgeous and decorative instrument box decorated with "Raden" work of mother of pearl shell

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Shell, Wood

Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Box with Old Man and Children Design, Qing Period
Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Box with Old Man and Children Design, Qing Period

Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Box with Old Man and Children Design, Qing Period

Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo

This is gorgeous and decorative stationary box decorated with "Raden" work with mother of pearl

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Shell, Wood

19th Century Two Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Storage Boxes
19th Century Two Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Storage Boxes

19th Century Two Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Storage Boxes

Located in Brea, CA

19th century pair of shell Inlaid black lacquer big Chinese storage boxes with bail handles two

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Unique Large Two of Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Chinese Book Boxes
Antique Unique Large Two of Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Chinese Book Boxes

Antique Unique Large Two of Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Chinese Book Boxes

Located in Brea, CA

Antique unique Qing dynasty very large 20” pair of shell inlaid black lacquer big Chinese book

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique metal Pill Box inlaid to lid, English Edwardian period
Antique metal Pill Box inlaid to lid, English Edwardian period

Antique metal Pill Box inlaid to lid, English Edwardian period

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

slightly curved to the top. The lid top has diagonal strips with a stone-shell like material inlaid into

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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Metalwork

Materials

Stone, Brass, Bronze

Antique Victorian Chinese Black Lacquered and Abalone Inlaid Games Box
Antique Victorian Chinese Black Lacquered and Abalone Inlaid Games Box

Antique Victorian Chinese Black Lacquered and Abalone Inlaid Games Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Victorian Chinese export black lacquered wood and abalone shell inlaid folding games box

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Early 20th Century Chinese Victorian Games

Materials

Abalone, Wood, Lacquer

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Georgian Conch Shell Inlaid Octagonal Tea Caddy
Georgian Conch Shell Inlaid Octagonal Tea Caddy

Georgian Conch Shell Inlaid Octagonal Tea Caddy

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H 4.75 in W 7.25 in D 4.25 in

Georgian Conch Shell Inlaid Octagonal Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique Octagonal tea caddy with conch shell inlay to the top, with chequered edging with satinwood

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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Karl Springer Style Large Scale Tessellated Two-Tone Coconut Shell Resin Box
Karl Springer Style Large Scale Tessellated Two-Tone Coconut Shell Resin Box

Karl Springer Style Large Scale Tessellated Two-Tone Coconut Shell Resin Box

By Karl Springer

Located in Mount Penn, PA

1970s nice dark and light coconut shell inlaid design patterned rectangular box encased in resin

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Decorative Boxes

18th Century Sheraton 1790 Octagonal Shell Inlaid Twin Lidded Tea Caddy
18th Century Sheraton 1790 Octagonal Shell Inlaid Twin Lidded Tea Caddy

18th Century Sheraton 1790 Octagonal Shell Inlaid Twin Lidded Tea Caddy

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

A 18th century Sheraton 1790 octagonal shell inlaid twin lidded tea caddy, it’s Satinwood, it has

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Antique 18th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Satinwood

Fine Regency George IV Period Tortoiseshell & Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy
Fine Regency George IV Period Tortoiseshell & Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy

Fine Regency George IV Period Tortoiseshell & Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

The top is crisply inlaid with floral mother of pearl patterns and sterling silver borders. The tea

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Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Large 19th Century Lacquered and Gilded Jewelry Box with Inlaid Mother of Pearl
Large 19th Century Lacquered and Gilded Jewelry Box with Inlaid Mother of Pearl

Large 19th Century Lacquered and Gilded Jewelry Box with Inlaid Mother of Pearl

Located in Nova Scotia, NS

Rare Victorian (c. 1850) lacquered papier-mâché jewelry box with inlaid mother of pearl and gilding

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Antique 1850s Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Kate Noakes, 'Sea Shell'  Tea Caddy  veneered with metal inlaid with gesso
Kate Noakes, 'Sea Shell'  Tea Caddy  veneered with metal inlaid with gesso

Kate Noakes, 'Sea Shell' Tea Caddy veneered with metal inlaid with gesso

By Kate Noakes

Located in Newmarket, GB

that are applied onto existing furniture, panels and boxes and then inlaid with gesso. A form of modern

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2010s British Modern Tea Caddies

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Nouveau Inlaid Tortoise Shell and Silver Jewelry Box
Art Nouveau Inlaid Tortoise Shell and Silver Jewelry Box

Art Nouveau Inlaid Tortoise Shell and Silver Jewelry Box

By William Comyns & Sons 1

Located in Singapore, SG

inlaid with silver in the style of the Art Nouveau period. In fine condition the interior of the box

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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Lacquer and Inlaid Box
Japanese Lacquer and Inlaid Box

Japanese Lacquer and Inlaid Box

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H 6 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in

Japanese Lacquer and Inlaid Box

Located in East Hampton, NY

Wonderful lacquer and inlaid box with brass lock

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Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tortoiseshell gold inlaid snuff box
Tortoiseshell gold inlaid snuff box

Tortoiseshell gold inlaid snuff box

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H 1.75 in W 3.75 in D 2 in

Tortoiseshell gold inlaid snuff box

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine English or Continental tortoiseshell gold inlaid snuff box depicting a neoclassical

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Gold

English George III Olive Wood and Shell Inlaid Letter Box, Early 19th Century
English George III Olive Wood and Shell Inlaid Letter Box, Early 19th Century

English George III Olive Wood and Shell Inlaid Letter Box, Early 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

An early 19th century George III olive wood letter box featuring shell and parquetry inlay, lion

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Olive

Vintage Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Box
Vintage Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Box

Vintage Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Trinket Box. Middle Eastern Moorish inlaid

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood, Shell

Victorian Coromandel Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg with Secret Compartment
Victorian Coromandel Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg with Secret Compartment

Victorian Coromandel Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg with Secret Compartment

By F.L. Hausburg

Located in Northampton, GB

Box collection, we are pleased to offer this fantastic Coromandel Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg. The

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Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1950s Mosaic Mother of Pearl Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box
1950s Mosaic Mother of Pearl Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box

1950s Mosaic Mother of Pearl Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage 1950s Mosaic Mother of Pearl Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box. Mosaik Large

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood

19th Century English Bone Inlaid Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
19th Century English Bone Inlaid Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

19th Century English Bone Inlaid Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Located in Richmond, VA

Great 19th century English bone inlaid tortoise shell tea caddy with painted interior and metal

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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

English Regency Inlaid Shell Double Tea Caddy, 19th Century
English Regency Inlaid Shell Double Tea Caddy, 19th Century

English Regency Inlaid Shell Double Tea Caddy, 19th Century

Located in Bradenton, FL

English Regency silver inlaid turtle shell double tea caddy, 19th century. English Regency

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

English Regency Silver Inlaid Tortoise Shell Double Tea Caddy, 19th Century
English Regency Silver Inlaid Tortoise Shell Double Tea Caddy, 19th Century

English Regency Silver Inlaid Tortoise Shell Double Tea Caddy, 19th Century

Located in Bradenton, FL

English Regency silver inlaid turtle shell double tea caddy, 19th century. English Regency block

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Korean Inlaid Lacquer Mandarin Duck Form Box, Early 20th Century, Korea
Korean Inlaid Lacquer Mandarin Duck Form Box, Early 20th Century, Korea

Korean Inlaid Lacquer Mandarin Duck Form Box, Early 20th Century, Korea

Located in Austin, TX

An absolutely lovely Korean black lacquer and abalone shell inlaid box in the form of a pair of

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Vintage 1920s Korean Lacquer

Materials

Abalone, Lacquer

19th century brass inlaid tortoiseshell tea caddy
19th century brass inlaid tortoiseshell tea caddy

19th century brass inlaid tortoiseshell tea caddy

Located in Greenwich, CT

French 19th Century brass inlaid tortoise shell tea caddy, marked "TAHAN" on the lock plate, having

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French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood

Ivory-inlaid tortoiseshell tea caddy
Ivory-inlaid tortoiseshell tea caddy

Ivory-inlaid tortoiseshell tea caddy

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H 4 in W 5 in D 3.25 in

Ivory-inlaid tortoiseshell tea caddy

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English ivory-inlaid tortoiseshell tea caddy, circa 1850.

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ivory

Mid-19th Century Wooden Coffer Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
Mid-19th Century Wooden Coffer Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl

Mid-19th Century Wooden Coffer Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl

Located in Paris, FR

Sizeable rectangular, wooden coffer with its key. The blackened wood is inlaid with mother-of-pearl

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

1950s Large Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Moorish Box
1950s Large Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Moorish Box

1950s Large Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Moorish Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

1950s Large Mosaic Shell Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Moorish Box. Vintage 1950s Mosaic

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Fruitwood

Fine English tortoiseshell mother of pearl inlaid tea caddy
Fine English tortoiseshell mother of pearl inlaid tea caddy

Fine English tortoiseshell mother of pearl inlaid tea caddy

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine English tortoiseshell tea caddy, the pagoda top beautifully inlaid with mother of pearl over

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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl

Japanese Round Lacquer Storage Box with Inlaid Abalone Shell
Japanese Round Lacquer Storage Box with Inlaid Abalone Shell

Japanese Round Lacquer Storage Box with Inlaid Abalone Shell

Located in Prahran, Victoria

An elegantly decorated round, black lacquer, vintage Japanese box with a simple design of a moon

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20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Vintage Brass Turtle with Inlaid Mother of Pearl Lidded Box
Vintage Brass Turtle with Inlaid Mother of Pearl Lidded Box

Vintage Brass Turtle with Inlaid Mother of Pearl Lidded Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

turtle trinket box can be used for small pieces of jewelry. The shell is inlaid with polished mother of

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Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Letter Box of Buhl and Tortoisse Shell w/ Hidden Writing Surface
Letter Box of Buhl and Tortoisse Shell w/ Hidden Writing Surface

Letter Box of Buhl and Tortoisse Shell w/ Hidden Writing Surface

Located in Westwood, NJ

Brass Inlaid Tortoisse Shell Hinged Letter Box w/ hidden Writing Surface. Brass stamped with Crest

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Antique 19th Century English Tableware

Vintage White Mosaic Moorish Hexagonal Box Shell Inlaid
Vintage White Mosaic Moorish Hexagonal Box Shell Inlaid

Vintage White Mosaic Moorish Hexagonal Box Shell Inlaid

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Syrian style box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs which have been painstakingly inlaid

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Fruitwood

Moorish Handcrafted Middle Eastern Mosaic Shell Inlaid Decorative Jewelry Box
Moorish Handcrafted Middle Eastern Mosaic Shell Inlaid Decorative Jewelry Box

Moorish Handcrafted Middle Eastern Mosaic Shell Inlaid Decorative Jewelry Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood Jewelry box. Large box

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood

Middle Eastern Mosaic Moorish Box Inlaid
Middle Eastern Mosaic Moorish Box Inlaid

Middle Eastern Mosaic Moorish Box Inlaid

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H 2.25 in W 6 in D 4 in

Middle Eastern Mosaic Moorish Box Inlaid

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese, Egyptian mosaic marquetry wood box inlaid. Small

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Fruitwood

Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Abalone Shell
Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Abalone Shell

Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Abalone Shell

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

mother of pearl or abalone shell and accented with flaked gilt details. The front and sides of the box

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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Moorish Handcrafted Middle Eastern Mosaic Inlaid Decorative Box
Moorish Handcrafted Middle Eastern Mosaic Inlaid Decorative Box

Moorish Handcrafted Middle Eastern Mosaic Inlaid Decorative Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. Large box intricately

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Fruitwood, Abalone

19th Century Tortoiseshell and Ivory Inlaid Decorative Box
19th Century Tortoiseshell and Ivory Inlaid Decorative Box

19th Century Tortoiseshell and Ivory Inlaid Decorative Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite 19th-century decorative box showcases the timeless elegance of tortoiseshell veneer

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Moorish White hexagonal Box with Inlaid Mosaic Marquetry
Moorish White hexagonal Box with Inlaid Mosaic Marquetry

Moorish White hexagonal Box with Inlaid Mosaic Marquetry

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern Egyptian mosaic marquetry wood trinket hexagonal box. Vintage

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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Fruitwood

Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Jewellery Box
Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Jewellery Box

Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Jewellery Box

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H 5.12 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in

Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Jewellery Box

Located in Northampton, GB

this Rosewood Inlaid Jewellery Box. The Jewellery Box of slim rectangular form veneered in Rosewood is

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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Vintage Inlaid Marquetry Trinket Box from Spain by Victor Molero
Vintage Inlaid Marquetry Trinket Box from Spain by Victor Molero

Vintage Inlaid Marquetry Trinket Box from Spain by Victor Molero

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. Handmade Vintage

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood

Antique George III Mahogany Satinwood Inlaid Double Tea Caddy Box Conch Shell
Antique George III Mahogany Satinwood Inlaid Double Tea Caddy Box Conch Shell

Antique George III Mahogany Satinwood Inlaid Double Tea Caddy Box Conch Shell

Located in Dublin, Ireland

, fabulously inlaid with a large central circular conch shell, the front area with similar inlaid decoration

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Tessellated Abalone Shell Brass Inlaid Cigarette Tobacco Trinket Box Mexico
Tessellated Abalone Shell Brass Inlaid Cigarette Tobacco Trinket Box Mexico

Tessellated Abalone Shell Brass Inlaid Cigarette Tobacco Trinket Box Mexico

By Pepe Mendoza

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

1950s mahogany lined brass and tessellated abalone cigarette box from Mexico.

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Black Marble and Coconut Shell Box by Maitland Smith
Black Marble and Coconut Shell Box by Maitland Smith

Black Marble and Coconut Shell Box by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Beautiful 1980’s black marble and coconut shell with brass inlaid box by Maitland Smith

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble, Brass

Fine 19th Century English Bone Inlaid and Shaped Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Fine 19th Century English Bone Inlaid and Shaped Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Fine 19th Century English Bone Inlaid and Shaped Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Located in Richmond, VA

Fine 19th century English bone inlaid and shaped tortoise shell tea caddy with original fittings.

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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Georgian Shell Inlaid Harewood Tea Caddy
Antique Georgian Shell Inlaid Harewood Tea Caddy

Antique Georgian Shell Inlaid Harewood Tea Caddy

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H 5.12 in W 7.49 in D 4.14 in

Antique Georgian Shell Inlaid Harewood Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

panel are inlaid with two oval cartouches featuring conch shells and the exterior is finished with

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Boxwood, Harewood

Antique George III Mahogany Satinwood Inlaid Triple Tea Caddy Conch Shell
Antique George III Mahogany Satinwood Inlaid Triple Tea Caddy Conch Shell

Antique George III Mahogany Satinwood Inlaid Triple Tea Caddy Conch Shell

Located in Dublin, Ireland

satinwood, fabulously inlaid with a large central conch shell, each corner with shell inlay detail. The main

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Egyptian Inlaid Casket Exotic Inlays Depicting Scenes of Ramses II & Afterlife
Egyptian Inlaid Casket Exotic Inlays Depicting Scenes of Ramses II & Afterlife

Egyptian Inlaid Casket Exotic Inlays Depicting Scenes of Ramses II & Afterlife

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Egyptian Inlaid Casket of Exotic & Olive Wood, Shell, & Tagua Nut Depicting Scenes of Ramses II and

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20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Hardwood, Nutwood, Olive

19th Century Tortoise Shell and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy
19th Century Tortoise Shell and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy

19th Century Tortoise Shell and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century tortoiseshell and mother of pearl floral inlaid tea caddy.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Tea Caddies

18th Century English Snuff Box
18th Century English Snuff Box

18th Century English Snuff Box

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H 1 in W 2.75 in D 2 in

18th Century English Snuff Box

Located in Austin, TX

An antique English silver inlaid shell-form snuff box. 18th century, mother-of-pearl shell inlay

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Antique 1710s English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Brass and Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box
19th Century French Brass and Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box

19th Century French Brass and Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Exquisite 19th Century French Brass and Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box with drawers.

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Antique 19th Century French Boxes

Materials

Brass

Regency Shell and Floral Inlaid Valuables Box, Ca. 1825
Regency Shell and Floral Inlaid Valuables Box, Ca. 1825

Regency Shell and Floral Inlaid Valuables Box, Ca. 1825

Located in Great Barrington, MA

A very pretty box with four inlaid whelk shells, a bone escutcheon, a bouquet of flowers and

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Boxes

Materials

Burl, Paper, Fabric, Mirror

A Antique Boulle Box With Inlaid Brass And Tortoise Shell
A Antique Boulle Box With Inlaid Brass And Tortoise Shell

A Antique Boulle Box With Inlaid Brass And Tortoise Shell

Located in Hudson, NY

A Boulle box inlaid with etched brass and red Tortoise Shell. and lined with a decorative paper.

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Antique 19th Century French Boxes

Materials

Brass

A Antique Boulle Box With Inlaid Brass And Tortoise Shell
A Antique Boulle Box With Inlaid Brass And Tortoise Shell

A Antique Boulle Box With Inlaid Brass And Tortoise Shell

Located in Hudson, NY

A antiques Boulle box with inlaid etched brass, and tortoise shell, and lined on the inside with

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Antique 19th Century French Boxes

A Antique Boulle Box With Inlaid Brass And Tortoise Shell
A Antique Boulle Box With Inlaid Brass And Tortoise Shell

A Antique Boulle Box With Inlaid Brass And Tortoise Shell

Located in Hudson, NY

A small Boulle Box with inlaid Red Tortoise Shell, It has a small button in front, when pushed

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Antique 19th Century French Boxes

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Tortoiseshell and Ivory Inlaid Box

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Coconut Shell and Bone Box

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Rare 19th Century Inlaid Ceylonese Tortoise Box

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Early 20th Century British Tea Caddies

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Shell Inlaid Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy, circa 1790

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Antique 18th Century British George III Tea Caddies

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Georgian Satinwood Single Shell Inlaid Tea Caddy 18th Century

Georgian Satinwood Single Shell Inlaid Tea Caddy 18th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Satinwood tea caddy with bone escutcheon and oak leaf inlay on the top. The Georgian shell

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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Tea Caddies

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Satinwood

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Shell Inlaid Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of shell inlaid boxes available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct shell inlaid boxes — often made from wood, bone and tortoise shell — can elevate any home. Shell inlaid boxes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Shell inlaid boxes made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many shell inlaid boxes are appealing in their simplicity, but R & Y Augousti produced popular shell inlaid boxes that are worth a look.

How Much are Shell Inlaid Boxes?

Prices for shell inlaid boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, shell inlaid boxes begin at $650 and can go as high as $81,880, while the average can fetch as much as $2,675.

Finding the Right Boxes for You

From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.

The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.

Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.

Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.