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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

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
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
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
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
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
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

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
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

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 1870s American Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Shell

Sailor Made Victorian Shellwork Box
Sailor Made Victorian Shellwork Box
$1,250
H 4.5 in W 13 in D 9 in
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

Materials

Silver Plate

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
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

Materials

Majolica

Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Biscuit Box Mappin & Webb 19th Century
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian triple clam shell shaped silver plated biscuit box, circa
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Platters and Serveware

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Silver

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
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
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

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
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

Materials

Bronze

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

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 Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Hand Crafted Box with All White Natural Sea Shell Motif, Hinged
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand crafted box intricately covered with all white natural sea shells. This is one of the largest
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2010s Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Shell, Wood

Square Box with Natural White Sea Shells and Removable Lid, Hand Decorated
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Square box encrusted with natural shells on a bed of petit shells. The lid has an assortment of
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Early 2000s Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Antique Victorian Jewellery Casket Trinket and Snuff Box Regency Grand Tour 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Example of a Ladies Well Figure Tortoise Shell Horn mounted Jewlery Casket of compact
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Classic Tortoiseshell Box
Located in New York, NY
Classic tortoiseshell box. Natural tortoiseshell box with brass hinge, retailed by JC Vickery
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Classic Tortoiseshell Box
Classic Tortoiseshell Box
$550
H 1.25 in W 4 in D 2.63 in
Rare Mid-19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box & Various Other Purposes
Located in Lisse, NL
development is that it makes this antique, faux tortoise shell box extra desirable. Not only is it even more
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

19th-Century Boulle Inlay Post Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Boulle-style Post Box 19th-century This rare 19th-century Boulle-style post box was likely used in
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Pewter

19th-Century Boulle Inlay Post Box
19th-Century Boulle Inlay Post Box
$29,850
H 15.25 in W 10.25 in D 8 in
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

Artist Sandy Moran Shellwork, "Love You Forever", in Antique Glove Box
Located in Downingtown, PA
inches deep. Marks: Inscribed on base in ink Antique English Glove Box, Shell Designs created by Sandy
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

European Collection Of Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
- One small round copper and silver inlaid box - One jewelry box in white shell, mother-of-pearl and
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Brass, Pewter

Antique Sailor's Valentine Mirror
Located in Palm Beach, FL
shells affixed to an American empire mahogany vanity mirror.
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Mahogany

Antique Sailor's Valentine Mirror
Antique Sailor's Valentine Mirror
$2,350
H 23 in W 14 in D 6.5 in
English Tortoiseshell Case
Located in New York, NY
English tortoise case. Chic tortoise business cards case with side panel button for flip-top. Rich tortoise colour and polish. England, late 19th century. Dimensions: 4" H x 2.88" W...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

English Tortoiseshell Case
English Tortoiseshell Case
$550
H 4 in W 2.88 in D 0.38 in
Geometric Tea Caddy
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Northampton, GB
Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rectangular box form is veneered in exotic coromandel to the sides and
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Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Geometric Tea Caddy
Geometric Tea Caddy
$1,170
H 5.32 in W 9.26 in D 5.12 in
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box, 1877
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 Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box, 19th Century
By Benetfink & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box the base bearing the makers
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box, 19th Century
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 Biscuit Box Walker and Hall 19th Century 1888
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

Wedgwood Majolica Sardine Box Shell Pattern Turquoise Wicker, English, Date 1877
By Wedgwood
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Wedgwood Majolica sardine box shell pattern on turquoise ground wicker, English, Dated 1877
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

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 WA
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Late 19th C Faux Tortoieiseshell Cigar Box
Located in Larkspur, CA
This beautiful Victorian Anglo Indian cigar or jewelry box is highly unique and unusual, it is one
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late 19th C Faux Tortoieiseshell Cigar Box
Late 19th C Faux Tortoieiseshell Cigar Box
$3,250
H 2.75 in W 9.25 in D 6 in
English Victorian Howell & James & Co. Tortoise shell and Brass Table Box
By Howell James & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
English Victorian Howell & James tortoiseshel and brass table box, rectangular, with a hinged lid
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Pierced Floral Motif
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a stunning, late 19th century, tortoise shell decorative box with a pierced floral motif
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Victorian Silver Mounted Jewel Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare large and beautiful Victorian silver mounted jewel box of serpentine shape with a domed lid
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Silver

Victorian Silver Mounted Jewel Box
Victorian Silver Mounted Jewel Box
$3,950
H 5.5 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in
Wonderful Victorian Shadow Box Sailors Valentine
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful Victorian Shadow Box Sailors Valentine with cross, crown and anchor in period frame.
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Antique 19th Century Shadow Boxes

Materials

Shell

Antique Victorian English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Located in South Coast, CA
Early Victorian era, c. 1840-50, perhaps even late Georgian era, and a superbly crafted tortoise
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20th Century English Tea Caddies

Antique Victorian Calling Card Case, Etui, Tortoise Shell & MOP
Located in San Marcos, CA
cognac coloration of the old tortoise shell is just stunning, and never more so than in this card case. A
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Mother of Pearl and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in London, GB
Large Early Victorian Mother of Pearl and Tortoiseshell panelled Tea Caddy, with Ivory bun feet and
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pearl

Victorian Novelty Silver Mussel Shell Vesta Case by Hillard & Thomason, 1881
By Hilliard & Thomason
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Victorian novelty silver vesta case made in the form of a Mussel Shell, with hinged flip-top
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Green Tortoiseshell and Brass Boulle Jewelry Box, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique Boulle jewelry Box, made of green stained tortoiseshell & engraved brass, both placed
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Red Tortoiseshell Boulle Stationery Box & Photo Frame by Hallstaff & Hannaford
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tortoiseshell boulle desk set by Halstaff & Hannaford comprising a letter box and picture frame
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Tortoiseshell Box
Located in Highland Park, IL
Wonderful old tortoiseshell box. One small chip on right side and old tape on the inside lid. I
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

19th Century Tortoiseshell Box
19th Century Tortoiseshell Box
$1,000
H 2 in W 6 in D 4 in
English Victorian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Natchez, MS
English Victorian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

English Victorian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
English Victorian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
$3,550
H 5 in W 7 in D 4.75 in
19th Century Victorian Americana Seashell Shadowbox Collection
Located in Richmond, VA
Terrific Victorian mid-late 19th century. Era black painted wood shadowbox with a removable glass
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Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

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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.