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Large multi Colored Natural Sea Shell Covered Box-hinged
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large multi colored natural sea shell covered hinged box. This hand crafted box is lined in a grey
Category

1990s Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Large multi Colored Natural Sea Shell Covered Box-hinged
Large multi Colored Natural Sea Shell Covered Box-hinged

Large multi Colored Natural Sea Shell Covered Box-hinged

H 7 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 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
Category

20th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Felt, Wood

Heart Shaped Shell Encrusted Box with Hinged Lid and Red lining
Heart Shaped Shell Encrusted Box with Hinged Lid and Red lining

Heart Shaped Shell Encrusted Box with Hinged Lid and Red lining

H 2.75 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in
Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) Cowrie shell snuff box with hinged
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid
Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid

Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid

H 2 in W 3 in D 2 in
Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell Boulle Casket-form Letter Box, Halstaff and Hanover
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century boulle casket-type letter box by Halstaff and Hanover. The exterior is finished with
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood

Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell Boulle Casket-form Letter Box, Halstaff and Hanover
Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell Boulle Casket-form Letter Box, Halstaff and Hanover

Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell Boulle Casket-form Letter Box, Halstaff and Hanover

H 6.5 in W 11.75 in D 7 in
Antique English "Victorian” Framed Seashell Shadow Box, Circa 1860-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English "Victorian” Framed Seashell Shadow Box, Circa 1860-1870. Exotic Shell Collection
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Shadow Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Antique English "Victorian” Framed Seashell Shadow Box, Circa 1860-1870
Antique English "Victorian” Framed Seashell Shadow Box, Circa 1860-1870

Antique English "Victorian” Framed Seashell Shadow Box, Circa 1860-1870

H 15 in W 18 in D 4.25 in
Vintage Bronze and Tortoise Shell Turtle Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive turtle box or object of art with a removable faux tortoise shell veneer lid with a frog
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Bronze and Tortoise Shell Turtle Box by Maitland Smith
Vintage Bronze and Tortoise Shell Turtle Box by Maitland Smith

Vintage Bronze and Tortoise Shell Turtle Box by Maitland Smith

H 12 in W 24 in D 15 in
Antique English Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Jewellery Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Victorian Circa 1875 From our Jewellery Box collection, we are pleased to offer this stunning
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Antique English Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Jewellery Box
Antique English Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Jewellery Box

Antique English Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Jewellery Box

H 4.93 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890 w/ Original Keys.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890
Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890

Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890

H 5 in W 3.1 in D 4.3 in
Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863
Located in Norton, MA
Antique a Victorian silver and simulated tortoise shell case, the lid with an applied monogram
Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863
Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863

Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863

H 0.625 in W 4 in D 2.25 in
Faux Tortoise Shell and Silver-Plated Tea Caddy Trinket Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
European faux tortoiseshell tea caddy box with silver-plated surround as well as interior
Category

Mid-20th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Faux Tortoise Shell and Silver-Plated Tea Caddy Trinket Box
Faux Tortoise Shell and Silver-Plated Tea Caddy Trinket Box

Faux Tortoise Shell and Silver-Plated Tea Caddy Trinket Box

H 4.5 in W 7.75 in D 5.25 in
Antique Figured Walnut Complete Sewing Box Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
Victorian period circa 1850. The Sewing Box comes complete with working lock and key. Walnut comes in many
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Figured Walnut Complete Sewing Box Hausburg
Antique Figured Walnut Complete Sewing Box Hausburg

Antique Figured Walnut Complete Sewing Box Hausburg

H 5.32 in W 11.62 in D 8.67 in
Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900
By Bontems
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Singing bird box by bontems of Paris, Circa 1900. Tortoisesheel embellished with
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900
Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900

Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900

H 1.58 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
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

A large English early 20th century folk art shellwork box, circa 1930
A large English early 20th century folk art shellwork box, circa 1930

A large English early 20th century folk art shellwork box, circa 1930

H 7.88 in W 17.33 in D 9.45 in
Antique Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Writing Slope by Richard Wathew
By Richard Wathew
Located in Northampton, GB
Mother of Pearl Inlay From our Writing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Victorian
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Shell, Wood

Antique Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Writing Slope by Richard Wathew
Antique Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Writing Slope by Richard Wathew

Antique Victorian Coromandel and Mother of Pearl Writing Slope by Richard Wathew

H 4.34 in W 14.97 in D 10.44 in
English Victorian Sardine Box with Shell, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
English Victorian sardine box with shell, circa 1890.
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

English Victorian Sardine Box with Shell, circa 1890
English Victorian Sardine Box with Shell, circa 1890

English Victorian Sardine Box with Shell, circa 1890

H 5.3 in W 5.8 in D 6.5 in
Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/ 3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Holiday Gift Idea! This is a late 19th century English tortoise shell desk box paired with a set of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Leather, Paper

Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/ 3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books
Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/ 3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books

Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/ 3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books

H 1.25 in W 4.25 in D 2.75 in
Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian Edwardian inkwell box Beautiful and very attractive inkwell, created in England
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling
Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling

Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling

H 3.1 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
Vintage Andrea by Sadek Victorian Style Silver Plated Clam Shell Biscuit Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Andrea by Sadek Victorian Style Silver Plated Clam Shell Biscuit Box. Circa late 20th
Category

Late 20th Century Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Andrea by Sadek Victorian Style Silver Plated Clam Shell Biscuit Box
Vintage Andrea by Sadek Victorian Style Silver Plated Clam Shell Biscuit Box

Vintage Andrea by Sadek Victorian Style Silver Plated Clam Shell Biscuit Box

H 10.5 in W 9 in D 6 in
Antique Folding Silver Plated Shell Biscuit Box Victorian by Fenton Brothers
Located in Wembley, GB
This is a highly decorative Antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, the base bearing
Category

Vintage 1920s British Victorian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Folding Silver Plated Shell Biscuit Box Victorian by Fenton Brothers
Antique Folding Silver Plated Shell Biscuit Box Victorian by Fenton Brothers

Antique Folding Silver Plated Shell Biscuit Box Victorian by Fenton Brothers

H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 5.91 in
Antique Silver Plated Folding Shell Biscuit Box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Offered for sale is this Victorian antique silver plated folding shell biscuit box having an
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Folding Shell Biscuit Box
Antique Silver Plated Folding Shell Biscuit Box

Antique Silver Plated Folding Shell Biscuit Box

H 9.06 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
Antique English Double Shell Silver Plated Folding Biscuit Barrel or Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique biscuit barrel or box was made by the Reproduction Sheffield & Silver Plate firm of
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Double Shell Silver Plated Folding Biscuit Barrel or Box
Antique English Double Shell Silver Plated Folding Biscuit Barrel or Box

Antique English Double Shell Silver Plated Folding Biscuit Barrel or Box

H 10.5 in W 8.75 in D 5.5 in
Seashell Tissue Box
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful vintage seashell [sea shell] tissue box holder cover, Victorian design, circa
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Shell, Wood

Seashell Tissue Box
Seashell Tissue Box

Seashell Tissue Box

H 5.25 in W 11.25 in D 6.5 in
Victorian Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box with Sterling Medallion
Located in Larkspur, CA
This beautiful box has a cedar interior which is separated into two compartments for jewelry. It
Category

Antique 1890s Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Victorian Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box with Sterling Medallion
Victorian Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box with Sterling Medallion

Victorian Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box with Sterling Medallion

H 2.75 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Victorian Tortoise Shell Round Box, Vanity Trinkets
Located in Bozeman, MT
anniversary this November. See you there! Flawless tortoise shell vanity lidded box
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Victorian Tortoise Shell Round Box, Vanity Trinkets
Victorian Tortoise Shell Round Box, Vanity Trinkets

Victorian Tortoise Shell Round Box, Vanity Trinkets

H 1.5 in Dm 3 in
Victorian Novelty Silver Mussel Shell Vinaigrette, by S Mordan London
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
An extremely fine and rare novelty silver Vinaigrette formed as a mussel shell, with a
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Victorian Novelty Silver Mussel Shell Vinaigrette, by S Mordan London
Victorian Novelty Silver Mussel Shell Vinaigrette, by S Mordan London

Victorian Novelty Silver Mussel Shell Vinaigrette, by S Mordan London

H 1.86 in W 0.87 in D 0.52 in
Large Antique Victorian Tortoise Shell 7" Double Well Tea Caddy
Located in South Coast, CA
Mid-1800s, perhaps earlier, the fabulous old early Victorian faux tortoise shell tea caddy you see
Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Large Antique Victorian Tortoise Shell 7" Double Well Tea Caddy
Large Antique Victorian Tortoise Shell 7" Double Well Tea Caddy

Large Antique Victorian Tortoise Shell 7" Double Well Tea Caddy

H 4 in W 7 in D 3.75 in
Pair of Painted Tole and Mother of Pearl Decorated Storage Containers
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful Victorian tole bins with flowers and mother of pearl under some of the painted areas.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Pair of Painted Tole and Mother of Pearl Decorated Storage Containers
Pair of Painted Tole and Mother of Pearl Decorated Storage Containers

Pair of Painted Tole and Mother of Pearl Decorated Storage Containers

H 10 in W 8 in D 10 in
Tortoiseshell Tea Canister with Sterling Silver Lid and "Tea" Mount 19th Century
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tortoiseshell and silver tea caddy with inverted sides having a engraved applied silver mount with the word Tea on the front. This delightful collectable tea caddy is hallmarked Ches...
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tortoiseshell Tea Canister with Sterling Silver Lid and "Tea" Mount 19th Century
Tortoiseshell Tea Canister with Sterling Silver Lid and "Tea" Mount 19th Century

Tortoiseshell Tea Canister with Sterling Silver Lid and "Tea" Mount 19th Century

H 3.5 in W 3 in D 2.25 in
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
Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

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

H 12.5 in Dm 12.5 in
19th Century English Shell Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Victorian shell box with brass fittings.
Category

Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

19th Century English Shell Box
19th Century English Shell Box

19th Century English Shell Box

H 6.5 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
Shell Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A long and narrow shell box.
Category

Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Shell Box

Shell Box

H 7.5 in W 29.5 in D 12.5 in
19th Century Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a lovely shell veneered English Victorian tortoise shell card case, 19th century.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case
19th Century Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case

19th Century Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case

H 4 in W 3 in D 0.5 in
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
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Shell

Large Natural White Shell Encrusted Hinged Box
Large Natural White Shell Encrusted Hinged Box

Large Natural White Shell Encrusted Hinged Box

H 7 in W 12 in D 9.5 in
19th Century English Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a very collectible English Victorian tortoise shell card case, 19th century.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century English Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case
19th Century English Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case

19th Century English Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case

H 3.5 in W 2.25 in L 3.5 in
19th Century Victorian Tortoiseshell Pins Box
Located in London, GB
This is an antique late Victorian English tortoiseshell and silver mounted pin box by Saunders &
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

19th Century Victorian Tortoiseshell Pins Box
19th Century Victorian Tortoiseshell Pins Box

19th Century Victorian Tortoiseshell Pins Box

H 0.79 in W 4.93 in D 2.76 in
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
Category

Antique 19th Century American Jewelry Boxes

An American Victorian Tramp Art Shell Encrusted Jewelry Box
An American Victorian Tramp Art Shell Encrusted Jewelry Box

An American Victorian Tramp Art Shell Encrusted Jewelry Box

H 4.5 in W 7.75 in D 4.5 in
Victorian Dome Top Coromandel Jewellery Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Topped with an Abalone Shell Medallion  From our Jewellery Box collection, we are delighted to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Victorian Dome Top Coromandel Jewellery Box
Victorian Dome Top Coromandel Jewellery Box

Victorian Dome Top Coromandel Jewellery Box

H 4.72 in W 10 in D 7.87 in
Victorian Era Margate Grotto England Seashell and Painted Souvenir Trinket Box
Located in Peabody, MA
Victorian era seashell decorated souvenir box from the famed Margate Grotto in England. Two
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood, Paint

Victorian Era Margate Grotto England Seashell and Painted Souvenir Trinket Box
Victorian Era Margate Grotto England Seashell and Painted Souvenir Trinket Box

Victorian Era Margate Grotto England Seashell and Painted Souvenir Trinket Box

H 5 in W 8.75 in D 5.5 in
Antique English Shell Shaped Staniforth Patent Folding Biscuit Box
By Fenton Brothers
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and highly decorative shell shaped biscuit box, with a wonderful naturalistic formed
Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Shell Shaped Staniforth Patent Folding Biscuit Box
Antique English Shell Shaped Staniforth Patent Folding Biscuit Box

Antique English Shell Shaped Staniforth Patent Folding Biscuit Box

H 10 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
Antique Victorian Silver Card Case Trinket and Snuff Box Regency Grand Tour 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Example of a Ladies Well Figure Tortoise Shell Silver Framed Hinged Lid Card Case of
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Card Case Trinket and Snuff Box Regency Grand Tour 19ct
Antique Victorian Silver Card Case Trinket and Snuff Box Regency Grand Tour 19ct

Antique Victorian Silver Card Case Trinket and Snuff Box Regency Grand Tour 19ct

H 3 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Oak

Antique Seashell Encrusted Box
Antique Seashell Encrusted Box

Antique Seashell Encrusted Box

H 7 in W 8.5 in D 8 in
French Tortoise Jewelry or Dresser Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century French lidded box handcrafted in hardwood clad in tortoise shell and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoise Jewelry or Dresser Box
French Tortoise Jewelry or Dresser Box

French Tortoise Jewelry or Dresser Box

H 6 in W 13 in D 9.5 in
Majolica Shell Sardine Dish And Cover
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Majolica sardine box which features shells, corals, seaweed and fish. Colouration: brown, white
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Earthenware

Majolica Shell Sardine Dish And Cover
Majolica Shell Sardine Dish And Cover

Majolica Shell Sardine Dish And Cover

H 4.5 in W 7.1 in D 5.9 in
Musical Laurencekirk Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece. Although the mechanism
Category

Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

Musical Laurencekirk Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes
Musical Laurencekirk Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes

Musical Laurencekirk Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes

H 1.11 in W 3.75 in D 2.37 in
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with Flowerpot to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. this is typical of early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece
Category

Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with Flowerpot to the lid
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with Flowerpot to the lid

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with Flowerpot to the lid

H 1.3 in W 3.71 in D 2.29 in
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with historical decor to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. this is typical of early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece. on
Category

Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with historical decor to the lid
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with historical decor to the lid

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with historical decor to the lid

H 1.3 in W 3.71 in D 2.29 in
Coromandel Wood Gold Gilt Etui Sewing Kit Asprey Pencil Shell Cameos, circa 1860
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
kit with Asprey pencil and shell cameos A very ornately engraved and extremely high quality mid
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Coromandel Wood Gold Gilt Etui Sewing Kit Asprey Pencil Shell Cameos, circa 1860
Coromandel Wood Gold Gilt Etui Sewing Kit Asprey Pencil Shell Cameos, circa 1860

Coromandel Wood Gold Gilt Etui Sewing Kit Asprey Pencil Shell Cameos, circa 1860

H 1.58 in W 7.01 in D 7.09 in
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes depicting a Bouquet of Flowers to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. this is typical of early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece
Category

Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes depicting a Bouquet of Flowers to the lid
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes depicting a Bouquet of Flowers to the lid

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes depicting a Bouquet of Flowers to the lid

H 1.19 in W 3.67 in D 2.33 in
19th Century Antique Dome-Top Jewellery Box with Abalone Medallion
Located in Northampton, GB
An exquisite antique dome-top jewellery box that embodies timeless elegance and superb
Category

Antique 19th Century British High Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Brass, Metal, Other, Metallic Thread

19th Century Antique Dome-Top Jewellery Box with Abalone Medallion
19th Century Antique Dome-Top Jewellery Box with Abalone Medallion

19th Century Antique Dome-Top Jewellery Box with Abalone Medallion

H 12 in W 25.5 in D 20 in
Antique Silverplated Faux Tortoiseshell Ladys Toiletries Vanity Grooming Set 19C
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality example of a Lady’s silver plated and Faux Tortoiseshell Grooming box
Category

Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silverplated Faux Tortoiseshell Ladys Toiletries Vanity Grooming Set 19C
Antique Silverplated Faux Tortoiseshell Ladys Toiletries Vanity Grooming Set 19C

Antique Silverplated Faux Tortoiseshell Ladys Toiletries Vanity Grooming Set 19C

H 9 in W 4.25 in D 3 in
Antique Sailors Valentine with Niagara Falls
Located in Palm Beach, FL
decorated with exotic seashells around a convex glass lens decorated on the inside with shell and pink coral
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Shadow Boxes

Materials

Shell

Antique Sailors Valentine with Niagara Falls
Antique Sailors Valentine with Niagara Falls

Antique Sailors Valentine with Niagara Falls

H 9.5 in W 9 in D 2 in
Musical Snuffbox Playing 2 Tunes and Cupido on the Lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. this is typical of early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece
Category

Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

Musical Snuffbox Playing 2 Tunes and Cupido on the Lid
Musical Snuffbox Playing 2 Tunes and Cupido on the Lid

Musical Snuffbox Playing 2 Tunes and Cupido on the Lid

H 1.19 in W 3.63 in D 2.21 in
Musical Snuffbox by Alibert playing 2 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. this is typical of early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece
Category

Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

Musical Snuffbox by Alibert playing 2 Tunes
Musical Snuffbox by Alibert playing 2 Tunes

Musical Snuffbox by Alibert playing 2 Tunes

H 1.3 in W 3.67 in D 2.37 in
Vintage Sailors Valentine
Located in Palm Beach, FL
composition and presented in an octagon ebonized shadow box.
Category

20th Century American Victorian Shadow Boxes

Materials

Shell

Vintage Sailors Valentine
Vintage Sailors Valentine

Vintage Sailors Valentine

H 15 in W 15 in D 2.5 in
Exceptional Shell Motif Victorian Amethyst Boxed Suite
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Offering high drama and substance of true fancy, this striking Victorian suite provides an
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exceptional Shell Motif Victorian Amethyst Boxed Suite
Exceptional Shell Motif Victorian Amethyst Boxed Suite

Exceptional Shell Motif Victorian Amethyst Boxed Suite

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, having a plain shell-style
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box, 19th Century

H 8.67 in W 9.06 in D 5.52 in
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box, 19th Century
By Fenton Brothers
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, having a foliate engraved
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box, 19th Century

H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 5.52 in
Antique Victorian Elkington & Co. Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, the base bearing the
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Elkington & Co. Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box
Antique Victorian Elkington & Co. Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box

Antique Victorian Elkington & Co. Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box

H 9.45 in W 7.49 in D 5.91 in
Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box Fenton Brothers, 19th Century
By Fenton Brothers
Located in London, GB
This is a highly decorative antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, the base bearing
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box Fenton Brothers, 19th Century
Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box Fenton Brothers, 19th Century

Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box Fenton Brothers, 19th Century

H 9.06 in W 7.49 in D 5.91 in
Victorian Elkington & Co. Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box 19th Century
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, the base bearing the
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Elkington & Co. Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box 19th Century
Victorian Elkington & Co. Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box 19th Century

Victorian Elkington & Co. Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box 19th Century

H 8.27 in W 9.06 in D 5.52 in
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Victorian Shell Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of victorian shell boxes available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and silver, all victorian shell boxes available were constructed with great care. Victorian shell boxes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian shell boxes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Arts and Crafts and folk art styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made victorian shell boxes over the years, but those made by Fenton Brothers, Walker & Hall and Elkington & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Victorian Shell Boxes?

Prices for victorian shell boxes start at $95 and top out at $24,500 with the average selling for $2,153.