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Victorian Shell Boxes

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

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

Materials

Shell, Felt, Wood

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

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) Cowrie shell snuff box with hinged

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Antique 1840s English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th century boulle casket-type letter box by Halstaff and Hanover. The exterior is finished with

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise 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

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English "Victorian” Framed Seashell Shadow Box, Circa 1860-1870. Exotic Shell Collection

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Shadow Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

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

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

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Late 20th Century Philippine Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

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

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890 w/ Original Keys.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tea Caddies

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

Located in Norton, MA

Antique a Victorian silver and simulated tortoise shell case, the lid with an applied monogram

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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

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

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg

$6,074

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

compartments. The Writing Box dates to the 19th century during the Victorian period circa 1860. The Box is

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood, Satinwood

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

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

By Bontems

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Singing bird box by bontems of Paris, Circa 1900. Tortoisesheel embellished with

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Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

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

Located in Central England, GB

around a Victorian pine box and later decorated with a bold well arranged collection of English shells

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Mid-20th Century British Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Antique Gold and Abalone Shell Inlay Agate Snuff Box
Antique Gold and Abalone Shell Inlay Agate Snuff Box

Antique Gold and Abalone Shell Inlay Agate Snuff Box

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully crafted antique snuff box featuring exquisite gold piqué and abalone shell inlaid on

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Antique 19th Century European Early Victorian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Yellow Gold

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

English Victorian Sardine Box with Shell, circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

English Victorian sardine box with shell, circa 1890.

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

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

Located in Kennesaw, GA

Holiday Gift Idea! This is a late 19th century English tortoise shell desk box paired with a set of

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Leather, Paper

Antique Folding Silver Plated Shell Biscuit Box Victorian Table Centrepiece
Antique Folding Silver Plated Shell Biscuit Box Victorian Table Centrepiece

Antique Folding Silver Plated Shell Biscuit Box Victorian Table Centrepiece

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Victorian Silver-Plated Folding Biscuit Box, Shell Form, Sheffield, c. 1890 This

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Vintage 1920s British Victorian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar
Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Vanity Powder / Trinket Box Or Jar. The Sterling

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Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar
Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Small Round Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Vanity Powder / Trinket Box Or Jar. The

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Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar
Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Round Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Vanity Powder / Trinket Box Or Jar. The

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Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar
Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Vanity Powder / Trinket Box Or Jar. The Sterling

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Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Wonderful English Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Pique Jewelry Trinket Oval Box
Wonderful English Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Pique Jewelry Trinket Oval Box

Wonderful English Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Pique Jewelry Trinket Oval Box

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Oval Sterling Silver And Polished Tortoiseshell Jewelry / Trinket Box Decorated With

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Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Biscuit Box Early 20th Century
Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Biscuit Box Early 20th Century

Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Biscuit Box Early 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Victorian triple clam shell shaped silver plated biscuit box bearing

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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

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

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique biscuit barrel or box was made by the Reproduction Sheffield & Silver Plate firm of

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Seashell Tissue Box
Seashell Tissue Box

Seashell Tissue Box

$675

H 5.25 in W 11.25 in D 6.5 in

Seashell Tissue Box

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful vintage seashell [sea shell] tissue box holder cover, Victorian design, circa

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Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Shell, Wood

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

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

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Antique 1890s Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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

Victorian Tortoise Shell Round Box, Vanity Trinkets

Located in Bozeman, MT

anniversary this November. See you there! Flawless tortoise shell vanity lidded box

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Late 19th Century Victorian Jewelry Boxes

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

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

An extremely fine and rare novelty silver Vinaigrette formed as a mussel shell, with a

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

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

Located in South Coast, CA

Mid-1800s, perhaps earlier, the fabulous old early Victorian faux tortoise shell tea caddy you see

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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Singing bird box by Jacques Bruguier tortoiseshell case with enameled  lid
Singing bird box by Jacques Bruguier tortoiseshell case with enameled  lid

Singing bird box by Jacques Bruguier tortoiseshell case with enameled lid

Located in Zonhoven, BE

Very rare singing bird box by Jacques Bruguier, made in Geneva circa 1850. When activated, the lid

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver, Enamel, Other

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

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Beautiful Victorian tole bins with flowers and mother of pearl under some of the painted areas.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

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

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...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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

19th Century English Shell Box

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H 6.5 in W 7.5 in D 5 in

19th Century English Shell Box

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Victorian shell box with brass fittings.

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Antique 1880s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Shell Box

Shell Box

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H 7.5 in W 29.5 in D 12.5 in

Shell Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A long and narrow shell box.

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Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

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

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.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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

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

Materials

Shell, Wood

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

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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

19th Century Victorian Tortoiseshell Pins Box

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H 0.79 in W 4.93 in D 2.76 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 &

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

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

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

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

Victorian Dome Top Coromandel Jewellery Box

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H 4.72 in W 10 in D 7.87 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

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

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

Located in Peabody, MA

Victorian era seashell decorated souvenir box from the famed Margate Grotto in England. Two

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood, Paint

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

By Fenton Brothers

Located in Bath, GB

A magnificent and highly decorative shell shaped biscuit box, with a wonderful naturalistic formed

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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

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

dates to the 19th century during the Victorian period circa 1860. The Box remains unsigned but it is

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Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning Example of a Ladies Well Figure Tortoise Shell Silver Framed Hinged Lid Card Case of

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Seashell Encrusted Box
Antique Seashell Encrusted Box

Antique Seashell Encrusted Box

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H 7 in W 8.5 in D 8 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

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Oak

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

French Tortoise Jewelry or Dresser Box

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H 6 in W 13 in D 9.5 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

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Vintage Seashell Encrusted Box
Vintage Seashell Encrusted Box

Vintage Seashell Encrusted Box

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H 7 in W 9 in D 6.5 in

Vintage Seashell Encrusted Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming vintage lidded box entirely clad in exotic organic seashells lovingly arranged in a

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20th Century American Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Felt, Organic Material

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

Majolica Shell Sardine Dish And Cover

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H 4.5 in W 7.1 in D 5.9 in

Majolica Shell Sardine Dish And Cover

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Majolica sardine box which features shells, corals, seaweed and fish. Colouration: brown, white

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Earthenware

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

Antique Figured Walnut Complete Sewing Box Hausburg

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H 5.32 in W 11.62 in D 8.67 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

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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

By Richard Wathew

Located in Northampton, GB

Mother of Pearl Inlay From our Writing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Victorian

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Shell, Wood

Antique British Colonial Seashell Encrusted Jewelry Box
Antique British Colonial Seashell Encrusted Jewelry Box

Antique British Colonial Seashell Encrusted Jewelry Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming 19th century British jewelry box ambitiously encrusted with exotic seashells. The interior

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Shell, Mirror, Organic Material, Paper

Pair of Antique British Colonial Seashell Encrusted Jewelry Boxes
Pair of Antique British Colonial Seashell Encrusted Jewelry Boxes

Pair of Antique British Colonial Seashell Encrusted Jewelry Boxes

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting pair of 19th century British jewelry boxes ambitiously encrusted with exotic seashells

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Shell, Mirror, Organic Material

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

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

kit with Asprey pencil and shell cameos A very ornately engraved and extremely high quality mid

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

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

Located in Northampton, GB

An exquisite antique dome-top jewellery box that embodies timeless elegance and superb

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Antique 19th Century British High Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

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

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

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally fine quality example of a Lady’s silver plated and Faux Tortoiseshell Grooming box

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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

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

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

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Shadow Boxes

Materials

Shell

Antique English Presentation of Two Starfish
Antique English Presentation of Two Starfish

Antique English Presentation of Two Starfish

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H 27.5 in W 21.5 in D 4 in

Antique English Presentation of Two Starfish

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Fascinating 19th century English Victorian naturalist presentation of two starfish specimens with

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Shadow Boxes

Materials

Shell, Glass

Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine
Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine

Antique British Colonial Sailors Valentine

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting early 20th century British colonial sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells around an image of a schooner or sailboat as seen through a convex glass lens.

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20th Century English Victorian Shadow Boxes

Materials

Shell

Vintage Sailors Valentine
Vintage Sailors Valentine

Vintage Sailors Valentine

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H 15 in W 15 in D 2.5 in

Vintage Sailors Valentine

Located in Palm Beach, FL

composition and presented in an octagon ebonized shadow box.

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20th Century American Victorian Shadow Boxes

Materials

Shell

Vintage Sailors Valentine
Vintage Sailors Valentine

Vintage Sailors Valentine

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H 15 in W 15 in D 2.5 in

Vintage Sailors Valentine

By Authentic Models

Located in Palm Beach, FL

octagon ebonized wood shadow box.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Shadow Boxes

Materials

Shell

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

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

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Antique 1880s Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Amethyst, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tortoiseshell Silver Mounted Tea Caddy by Deakin & Francis
Tortoiseshell Silver Mounted Tea Caddy by Deakin & Francis

Tortoiseshell Silver Mounted Tea Caddy by Deakin & Francis

By Deakin & Francis

Located in Northampton, GB

delighted to offer this Victorian Tortoiseshell & Silver Mounted Tea Caddy by silversmiths Deakin & Francis

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful Antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, having a plain shell-style

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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

By Fenton Brothers

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, having a foliate engraved

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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

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, the base bearing the

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Antique 1880s 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

By Fenton Brothers

Located in London, GB

This is a highly decorative antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, the base bearing

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Antique 1890s 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

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, the base bearing the

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 20th Century Victorian Silver Plated WMF Shell Folding Biscuit Box
Early 20th Century Victorian Silver Plated WMF Shell Folding Biscuit Box

Early 20th Century Victorian Silver Plated WMF Shell Folding Biscuit Box

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box the base bearing the mark

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Antique Early 1900s German Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Andrea by Sadek Victorian Style Silver Plated Clam Shell Biscuit Box. Circa late 20th

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Late 20th Century Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Shell Shape Victorian Folding Biscuit Box by John Sherwood & Sons, circa 1890
Shell Shape Victorian Folding Biscuit Box by John Sherwood & Sons, circa 1890

Shell Shape Victorian Folding Biscuit Box by John Sherwood & Sons, circa 1890

By John Sherwood & Sons 1

Located in London, London

Made circa 1890 by John Sherwood & Sons, this antique Victorian, silver plate folding biscuit box

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box Walker and Hall 19th Century
Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box Walker and Hall 19th Century

Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box Walker and Hall 19th Century

By Walker & Hall

Located in London, GB

This is a highly decorative antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, the base bearing

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box J Dixon and Sons, 19th Century
Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box J Dixon and Sons, 19th Century

Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box J Dixon and Sons, 19th Century

By James Dixon & Sons

Located in London, GB

This is a highly decorative antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, circa 1880 in date

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sailor Made Victorian Shellwork Box
Sailor Made Victorian Shellwork Box

Sailor Made Victorian Shellwork Box

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Sailor Made Victorian Shellwork Box

Located in Nantucket, MA

Sailor made Victorian seashell encrusted hinged box with four tintypes portraits of a sailor and

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Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Sweets Biscuit Box 19th Century
Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Sweets Biscuit Box 19th Century

Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Sweets Biscuit Box 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Victorian triple clam shell shaped silver plated biscuit box stamped by

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

George Jones Majolica Sardine Box with Shells and Seaweed, English, ca. 1867
George Jones Majolica Sardine Box with Shells and Seaweed, English, ca. 1867

George Jones Majolica Sardine Box with Shells and Seaweed, English, ca. 1867

By George Jones

Located in Banner Elk, NC

George Jones Majolica Turquoise Shells and Seaweed Sardine Box, English, ca. 1867, the box molded

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

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Majolica

Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Biscuit Box by Fenton Brothers 19th C
Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Biscuit Box by Fenton Brothers 19th C

Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Biscuit Box by Fenton Brothers 19th C

By Fenton Brothers

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Victorian triple clam shell shaped silver plated biscuit box stamped

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Sweets Biscuit Box Mappin & Webb 19th C
Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Sweets Biscuit Box Mappin & Webb 19th C

Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Sweets Biscuit Box Mappin & Webb 19th C

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Victorian triple clam shell shaped silver plated biscuit box stamped by

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Boxed Pair of Shell Form Silver Gilt Open Salts with Spoons by Whiting
Boxed Pair of Shell Form Silver Gilt Open Salts with Spoons by Whiting

Boxed Pair of Shell Form Silver Gilt Open Salts with Spoons by Whiting

By Frank M. Whiting & Company

Located in San Francisco, CA

shells, made by the Frank Whiting Company retaining their original leather satin lined case. Marked

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Antique 1890s American Victorian Sterling Silver

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Two Vintage Sailor's Valentines in a Hinged Box
Two Vintage Sailor's Valentines in a Hinged Box

Two Vintage Sailor's Valentines in a Hinged Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

handcrafted in exotic sea shells meticulously composed and presented under glass in an octagon mahogany hinged

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Late 20th Century American Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Mahogany

Pair of Bronze Alligator Boxes with Dragonflies, Priced Individually
Pair of Bronze Alligator Boxes with Dragonflies, Priced Individually

Pair of Bronze Alligator Boxes with Dragonflies, Priced Individually

By Maitland Smith

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Mid-century pair of cast bronze alligator boxes having a tortoise shell lid with a bronze dragonfly

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Victorian Animal Sculptures

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English Silver Plated Folding Biscuit Barrel Cookie Box, circa 1880
English Silver Plated Folding Biscuit Barrel Cookie Box, circa 1880

English Silver Plated Folding Biscuit Barrel Cookie Box, circa 1880

Located in Montreal, QC

Beautiful antique Victorian silver plated folding shell biscuit box, opens to reveal a stunning

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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$248,500 / set

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Located in Boca Raton, FL

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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.