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Material: Shell
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 velveteen. I purchased this box in Palm beach an...
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1990s Victorian Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Hand Crafted Leather and Gold Tooled Hinged Box with Brass Lion Paw Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely leather box with Gold tooled leather. In the shape of a treasure box, with a raised center portion, the box is unique in shape and style. A compliment to any desk to hold...
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20th Century English Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Brass

Middle Eastern Mosaic Moorish Mother of Pearl Inlaid Trinket Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted marquetry Moorish wood inlay micro mosaic inlaid with mother of pearl. Handcrafted khatam wooden box with very delicate micro mosaic marquetry from the ancient Persian t...
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20th Century Lebanese Moorish Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Set of 4 Pedestal Boxes in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The set of 4 pedestal boxes are the perfect home accents to add elegance and functionality to your space. These can be used as a vanity set for your bathroom, in your office to store desk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Qing Lacquered and Inlaid Handled Sewing Box
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and fine antique Chinese Qing lacquered and inlaid papier mache handled sewing box with decorative panels dating from latter 19th or early 20th century. The sewing box is of round cylindrical shape with a swing carry handle and is inlaid with mother of pearl and abalone. The body is made up of eight oval shaped scenes of typical Chinese style with buildings and people picked out with inset abalone and mother of pearl and highlighted and contained within a gilded border. These are set between bands of patterned abalone and against a blue silk background. A similar band of abalone is applied to the swing handle. The cover sits within a recess and is made up of bands on inset abalone with cut out triangular designs and set over blue silk with a small finely carved mother of pearl handle...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Lacquer

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Stamp Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau or Art Deco period gilt bronze and inlaid abalone stamp box By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, early 20th century Measures: 4"W x 2.13"D x 1.25"H. Good orig...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Handcrafted New Zealand Maori Paua Abalone Shell Stash Trinket Wood Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful decorative handcrafted mahogany wood and natural abalone shell (Paua) inlay cigarette stash/trinket box. Made in New Zealand and still has the original tag on the top. The ...
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Mid-20th Century New Zealand Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Black lacquered wood sewing box on lyre base stand. Both the work box and stand are decorated with abalone and Mother-of-Pearl inlays in a floral compo...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Urushi Natural Red Lacquer Allsorts Box - Large by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
There is type of English sweet called a Licorice Allsort. They are made in different layers and some have little balls covering them. The red lacquer and the little white pieces of e...
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2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Eggshell, Walnut, Lacquer

Antique Figured Walnut Complete Sewing Box Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
Complete with Sewing Accompaniments From our Sewing Boxes collection, we are thrilled to offer this stunning Figured Walnut Sewing Box Attributed to Hausburg. The box of rectangula...
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Brown Penshell Cube Decorative Box
Located in Stamford, CT
1980s decorative pen shell cube box attributed to Maitland Smith. Medium brown pen shell with dark gray tessellated stone accents. Wood lined box. No ma...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Urushi Lacquer Eggshell Round Brule Box, Medium by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Brulé means 'burnt' in French. Raw and delicate, the Brulé boxes evoke the idea of baked earth or ashes. There is a powerful energy in the details of decisio...
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2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Eggshell, Lacquer

Urushi Eggshell Lacquer with Abalone Shell Pebble Box - Long by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Refined and sensual small accessories for the desk or vanity have been loved and enjoyed by collectors or aesthetes for many centuries. Examples of beautiful, delicate workmanship ca...
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2010s Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Abalone, Eggshell, Wood

19th Century French Gold Mounted & Mother of Pearl Etui Set, c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century French gold mounted on mother of pearl, extensive traveling etui set, of elongated octagonal form, the gold mounted with polished mother of pearl panels and the lid applied with cast and enamelled floral decoration, the lid opens with a push-button. Inside enclosing the original gold and steel implements:, scissors, pen knife...
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19th Century French Antique Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

French Ormolu Mother of Pearl Egg Shaped Enamel Perfume Bottles in Box
Located in Delft, NL
French 19th century Ormolu mother of pearl egg shaped perfume box on foot A beautiful egg shaped perfume bottle box, with interior of 2 perfume bottles wh...
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19th Century French Antique Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

1930s Art Déco Lacquered Wood and Eggshell Decorative Box by Jean Dunand, France
Located in North Miami, FL
1930s Art Déco black lacquer, eggshells and varnished wood decorative box by Jean Dunand, France By: Jean Dunand Material: wood, metal, lacquer, eggshell Technique: cast, molded, ca...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

German Mother of Pearl Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent layers and inlays of multi-colored mother-of-pearl cover each side of this breathtaking German snuff box. Each incredibly detailed scene is framed by finely engraved yell...
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18th Century German Other Antique Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Shagreen Leopard Pattern Box with Shell and Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Round Boxes in Black Shell with Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This luxurious set of round boxes by Kifu Paris exemplifies high-end design and artisanal craftsmanship. Meticulously crafted with a veneer of black pen shell, the boxes boast a stun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Marquetry Box with Mosaic Inlays in Mother of Pearl, Middle East. c. 1970's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exquisite handcrafted Khatam wood box with micro mosaic marquetry design, an Ancient Persian technique of inlaying. Moorish style box features geometric inlays of wood, bone, and mo...
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1970s West Asian Moorish Vintage Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak
Located in London, GB
Sasak Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie & Painted Palm 1950’s Handwoven and richly adorned, this 1950’s Sasak dowry box from Lombok, Indonesia, captures the ceremonial artistry of...
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1950s Indonesian Folk Art Vintage Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak
Located in London, GB
Sasak Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie & Painted Palm 1950’s Handwoven and richly adorned, this 1950’s Sasak dowry box from Lombok, Indonesia, captures the ceremonial artistry of...
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1920s Indonesian Folk Art Vintage Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

Urushi Natural Red Lacquer Allsorts Box - Medium by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
There is type of English sweet called a Licorice Allsort. They are made in different layers and some have little balls covering them. The red lacquer and the little white pieces of e...
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2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Eggshell, Walnut, Lacquer

Vintage Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Trinket Box. Middle Eastern Moorish inlaid marquetry storage box. The amazing craftsmansh...
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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood, Shell

Japanese Edo Period Igarashi School Long Lacquer Box, Tanzaku-Bako
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning Japanese Edo period lacquer tanzakubako, box for poem cards, late 18th-early 19th century, Edo Period, Japan. Attributed to the Igarashi School, this box is masterfully ...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Mother-of-Pearl Mexican Silver Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mexican silver box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay. Lid opens to a wood lined interior. Very nicely done and a really beautiful object!
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Box, Black Sea Shell and Brass Box, Decorative Box, Contemporary, Organic Shape
Located in New York, NY
Decorative box made of black sea shell and brass, designed into an organic shape. The inside is finished in palm wood. We have one box in stock.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Contemporary American Modern Seashell Music Box / Jewelry Box
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American Modern music box / jewelry box with an exterior finished in beige and pink speckled seashells, which opens along a hinged edge to a red velvet interior, with a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Coral

Shagreen Leopard Pattern Box with Shell and Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
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Early 20th Century French Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Karl Springer Stunning "Kyoto Box" in Tessellated Penshell 1980s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally crafted "Kyoto Box" in tessellated penshell with brass inlays on top and trim around base by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed “Karl Sprin...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Round Black Lacquer Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, likely 20th Century
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Chinese Round Black Lacquer Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, likely 20th Century Beautiful and useful 20th century. Chinese lacquer box of circular shape, the domed cover with flora...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Maitland Smith Vintage Tortoise Shell and Mother of Pearl lidded Box or Caddy
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout mid century bin or coffer handcrafted with a brass handle on a faux tortoise shell lid over a mother of pearl bin with a mahogany lining. Signed Maitland-Smith on the bottom.
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Sea Shell Decorative Coffin Box with Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful coffin shape trinket box encrusted with shells. This box would be stunning on a dressing table, side table, or coffee table. Its hinged lid opens to fit miscellaneous ite...
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20th Century American American Classical Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay "Longevity" Box, 1930s, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and elegant Korean black lacquer and abalone mother of pearl inlay "longevity" box, circa 1930s, Korea. The box, most likely used to sto...
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1930s Korean Showa Vintage Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Abalone

Japanese Momoyama Period Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Box, 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and unusual Japanese black lacquer and mother of pearl inlaid box, Momoyama Period, 16th century, Japan. The large box and cover featu...
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16th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Abalone

Middle Eastern Moorish Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Trinket Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. vintage small trinket box intricately decorated with Moorish motif des...
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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood

Austrian Mother of Pearl Etui Sewing Box with London Scene by Balthasar Wigand
Located in Northampton, GB
Fully Fitted Sewing Box From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to introduce to the market this exceptional Mother of Pearl Sewing Box...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Set of 2 Boxes in White Shagreen with Mother of Pearl and Bronze Patina Brass by
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The “Peacock Box” set by R&Y Augousti is a true masterpiece of modern luxury, where organic form meets exceptional craftsmanship. The distinctive, fluid shapes of these boxes create ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Mexico Brass Rosewood Abalone Shell Desk Stash Trinket Cigarette Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful decorative handcrafted brass and natural abalone shell tessellated tile inlay cigarette stash/trinket box. The box has a wonderful form and design. Made in Mexico and is ma...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Alpaca

Vintage White Square Shell-Encrusted Trinket Box – Coastal Nautical Décor
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Add a touch of seaside charm to your home with this vintage shell-encrusted trinket box. This unique piece features a meticulously arranged collection of natural seashells adorning t...
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Sleek R&Y Augousti Inlaid Brass and Shell Box, Paris C.1990
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sleek R&Y Augousti Inlaid Brass and Shell Box, Paris C.1990 Unmarked, Attributed to the R&Y Augousti Studios Made during the unparalleled style of 1990s Paris, this sleek, unmarked ...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Liqueur Box with Bronze Inlay
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Made of palissander, this lovely Napoleon III period liqueur box is lacquered in black, a method which became popular during Napoleon III's reign. The rose...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Large Folk Art Sea Shell Encrusted Tissue or Kleenex Box Cover
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large folk art sea shell encrusted tissue box. This shell-covered box is the perfect way to add coastal design to a space. It is rectangular in sh...
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20th Century American Folk Art Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Wood

19th Century Walnut and Brass Dome-Top Wood English Sewing Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
English walnut and brass dome-top box with Mother-of-Pearl, ca. 1860. With 6 sewing tools, 4 have mother of pearl handles, 7 pieces of circular fabric sam...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large Moorish Arabesque Inlaid Table Box
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning vintage Moorish arabesque inlaid table box, 20th century, high quality rectangular box with hinged lid, featuring contrasting mother of pearl, exotic hardwood, and bone marquetry inlay arranged in geometric patterns, opening to red fabric lined interior. Dimensions: (approx) 3" High, 16.75" Wide, 6 1/8" Deep; 3.2lbs As warm and attractive as it is functional, having the ideal large size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including concealing a remote control on your coffee table or sofa table, or as a jewelry casket, trinket case...
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20th Century Moorish Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Ebony, Rosewood, Tulipwood

Vintage Boho Tessellated Capiz Shell Trinket Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant decorative box features a lustrous mosaic exterior composed of square-cut tiles in varying shades of warm, translucent beige and golden ivory, resembling capiz shell or ...
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Late 20th Century American Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Rare Georgian Engine Turned Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Rare Engine Turned Design The Sewing Box of slight sarcophagus shape stood upon four turned ribbed feet. The Sewing Box tapers up to the convex raised lid and features scrolling fl...
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

VINTAGE GENUiNE PAUA SHELL ABALONE TRINKET JEWELERY STORAGE BOX FROM NEW ZEALAND
Located in Pulborough, GB
A vintage genuine paua shell abalone trinket jewellery storage box from New Zealand features a polished exterior of vibrant paua shell, showcasi...
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20th Century New Zealand Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Box from Ryukyu Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lacquer presentation box with mother-of-pearl inlays from Japanese Ryukyu Islands circa 17-18th century. The lidded box in rectangular form with rounded corner is a classic example...
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18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Contemporary American Modern Large Seashell Box
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American Modern rectangular box, with an applied seashell veneer and green, teal and blue patterned interior.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Coral

Shell Box with Quilting detailing and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Boxes in Shagreen with Shell and Brass Insert by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite set of two rectangular boxes is masterfully crafted from antique shagreen, showcasing a unique cosmos pattern that elegantly marries modern design with classic luxury....
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
Firmly Attributed to Hausburg From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique Victorian Writing Box attributed to ...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Large Japanese Namban Lacquer Coffer Arqueta, 16th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large Japanese Namban lacquer arqueta coffer for the Portuguese market Kyoto, Momoyama-period, late 16th century In Hinoki cypress lacquered in ...
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16th Century Japanese Antique Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
Located in New Orleans, LA
This captivating Palais Royal sewing nécessaire is crafted of engraved mother of pearl mounted in rich doré bronze. The hinged box contains a remov...
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19th Century French Other Antique Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Box with a Shell Lid in Style of Alexandre Noll
Located in NYC, NY
A beautiful wood box with a small compartment inside and a shell lid in the manner of Alexandre Noll.
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1940s French Minimalist Vintage Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Walnut

Maitland Smith Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Maitland Smith decorative jewelry box made of two tone tessellated pen shell with brass detailing.
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1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring a splash of coastal charm to your interior with this delightful Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box. Handcrafted with an array of natural seashells in various shapes, sizes, an...
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Late 20th Century American Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Kang Table from Ryukyu Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small low table with lacquer and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay design from Ryukyu Islands kingdom circa 17-18th century. Ryukyuan kingdom was used to be an independent island cou...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

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