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19th Century Walnut Box With Bone and Mother Of Pearl Inlay
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century walnut box with bone and mother of pearl inlay, whaler made. This beautifully hand crafted box would have been made during the long voyage of a whaling ship. The star in...
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Chinese Mother of Pearl Mounted Box with Four Boxes and Counters, 18th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and rare Chinese mother of pearl mounted games box with four matching interior boxes containing gaming counters and dating from the 18th century. The rectangular shape...
Category
1770s Chinese Qing Antique Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Pair of Marquetry Boxes with Mosaic Mother of Pearl Inlays, Middle East, c. 1960
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Exquisite handcrafted Khatam wood boxes with micro mosaic marquetry design, an Ancient Persian technique of inlaying. Moorish style boxes feature geometric inlays of wood, bone, and...
Category
1960s West Asian Moorish Vintage Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood
A shell and carved wooden box in the style of Alexandre Noll, France, 1950s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Hand-carved wooden box, attributed to Alexandre Noll, France, 1950s. Made from high-quality dark wood, it features sleek, organic lines. Its unique lid is a genuine polished shell, r...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Urushi Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box - Small by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Water flowing over rocks creates a contrast between the sparkle of the water and the relative opacity of the rocks. In these boxes black lacquer pours over natural shells that glow a...
Category
2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Abalone, Walnut, Lacquer
Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maitland Smith tessellated stone box with a mother of pearl finial handle. The interior of the box is lined with a black felt and has a removable lid. The box rests on sterling silver ball and claw feet as well as the entirety of the box is framed with a sterling silver border.
History and craftsmanship for nearly four decades Maitland-Smith has been in the business of creating exquisite and unique decorative accessories, lighting and accent furniture and elegant mirrors from our La Barge Collection. Founded by a London antiques dealer with the eye of a connoisseur, Maitland-Smith has carried on the tradition of creating stunning accents for the home of the highest quality. From the beginning, our many workrooms have been artisan based and employ time-honored techniques developed before the machine age. Many of these skills date back to the world’s earliest civilizations, and are associated with Fine quality furniture and decorative arts. Maitland-Smith is well-known for many handcrafted specialties, including hand carved tropical mahogany, handcut and inlaid exotic wood veneers, lost wax cast metal mounts and decorative objects, as well as, traditional vegetable tanned and hand-tooled leather. Other areas of expertise include finely executed porcelains, sophisticated finishing techniques, and detailed hand painting. Maitland Smith draws inspiration from great works from the 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries and in collaboration with design partners Tony Duquette Studios and its president, Hutton Wilkinson and also Celerie Kemble, Donald Bustraan...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Marble, Sterling Silver
$1,840 Sale Price
20% Off
English 19th Century Small on Box on Stand With Inlaid Mother-Of-Pearl
Located in Southampton, NY
English 19th Century Small on Box on Stand With Inlaid Mother-Of-Pearl.
This is an antique English walnut dressing or vanity box, dating to the 19th century. The box features a beaut...
Category
19th Century English Antique Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Modern Box in Mother of Pearl with Polished Stainless Steel by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Melting Box" by R&Y Augousti, crafted in polished stainless steel and adorned with intricate mother of pearl, is a striking piece that balances modern sophistication with artisa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stainless Steel
Japanese Woven Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Japanese decorative woven box. Late Edo/Early Meiji Japanese box, with
mother-of-pearl and ceramic inlay in autumnal leaf motif. Complete with working lock a...
Category
1790s Antique Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Mother-of-Pearl
$5,850
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...
Category
2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Eggshell, Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage Conus Seashell Box, Sterling Mounts, Hallmarked, Italy, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Conus seashell box with sterling silver mounts - side hinge - unidentified hallmarks to the interior (.925 silver) - Italy (Florence - likely) - m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Georgian Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Contemporary Kifu Paris Zebra Box with Brass, Shagreen, & Shell Inlay
Located in Toronto, ON
A gorgeous Kifu Paris decorative box in creme shagreen over a rich walnut base, blending both modern elegance and timeless craftsmanship. The lid of the box is adorned with an exquis...
Category
2010s Philippine Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th century English Rosewood Tea Caddy with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Savannah, GA
Tea Caddy made of rosewood with extensive mother-of-pearl decoration to the top and front. Special features include bun feet and unusual handles on either side with mother-of-pearl b...
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
$995 Sale Price
37% Off
Urushi Eggshell Lacquer Mosaic Box by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
In our workshop we apply eggshell lacquer to many things mostly using the inside of the eggshell. The mosaic pattern is achieved with a cracking motion using the ends of pointed tool...
Category
2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Eggshell, Wood, Lacquer
Set of 3 Shagreen Boxes with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning set of 3 shagreen boxes by R&Y Augousti is a true testament to luxury design, combining the finest materials with an impeccable sense of craftsmanship. Each box feature...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
2010s Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer, Abalone, Eggshell, Wood
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...
Category
2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Eggshell, Walnut, Lacquer
Hand Carved Asian Stash Box with Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand Carved Stone Box with Asian Motif - the perfect little box for 420, paperclips, rubber bands... or next to the bed, guest room or side table...
Category
20th Century Asian Meiji Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone
French Silver Mounted Mother of Pearl Engraved Box, circa 1800
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and fine antique French silver mounted mother of pearl box and with an exquisitely carved ducal with a maiden holding a coronet, elaborate monogram and a rod of Caduce...
Category
1790s French Napoleon III Antique Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Urushi Natural Red Lacquer Allsorts Box - Small 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...
Category
2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Eggshell, Walnut, Lacquer
Set of Mosaic Green Penshell Boxes with Brass Accents by Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of decorative boxes all handcrafted in exotic materials featuring lacquered and hand dyed pen-shell over a wood frame. The boxes feature ...
Category
2010s Philippine Organic Modern Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Green Mosaic Penshell Box with Brass Accent by Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Decorative box all handcrafted in exotic materials featuring lacquered and hand dyed pen-shell over a wood frame. The box features mosaic shell inlays in beautiful hues of turquoise,...
Category
2010s Philippine Organic Modern Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
20th Century English Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold, Brass
Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Green Silk Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Long rectangular shell encrusted box. Carefully applied shells decorate the top and bottom edges of this green board box in a variety of colors. ...
Category
20th Century English Folk Art Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell, Fabric, Paper
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Gilt, Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Papier-Mâché Sewing Stand, Ex Christie's
Located in Morristown, NJ
Beautifully decorated mid-late 19th c, England, black lacquered papier-mâché sewing stand. Decorated with gilt, mother-of-pearl and polychrome paint, opening to cloth-lined interior....
Category
1850s English Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
Moorish Handcrafted Octagonal Box with White Mosaic Marquetry
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese mosaic marquetry wood box.
Small octagonal walnut Syrian style box intricately decorated with Moorish...
Category
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood, Shell
Early 19th Century English Regency Rosewood Mother-of-pearl Tea Caddy
Located in Forney, TX
An elegant fine quality English Regency period tea caddy. Circa 1815
Born in the early 19th century, exquisitely hand-crafted from the finest exotic rosewood, rectangular sarcopha...
Category
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Set of 2 Boxes in Black Shell with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell
19th Century English Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A 19th century English box that has inlaid mother of pearl and silver. Box has a removable tray with different compartments and a wonderful flame stitch paper inside. A very beautifu...
Category
1890s English Antique Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Oblong Tribal Sea Shell Box with Removable Top and Geometric Design
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Oblong wooden box with inlaid shells. Created from bamboo or other similar material, this decorative box features white seashells in a tribal black and white design. At the top, blac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell, Bamboo, Wood, Paint
$320 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 3 Boxes in Black Oak with Black Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The set of 3 boxes by R&Y Augousti in black oak with black shell and brass details embodies timeless sophistication with a modern edge. Each box features a mesmerizing zig-zag patter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
$1,500 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Set of 2 Boxes in Shell with Semi-Precious Stone and Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Victoria" Box Set by Kifu Paris is crafted from luxurious black pen shell, bringing a natural depth and shine that only this material can offer. The smooth, lacquered finish of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Quartz, Brass
$1,102 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Amethyst and Mother of Pearl Lidded Box by Antony Redmile
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Anglo Indian style hinged box ambitiously covered in a mother of pearl geometric mosaic and featuring a fixed cluster of amethyst stones on top. Stamped "redmile London".
Category
20th Century English Anglo-Indian Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Amethyst
Set of 2 Boxes in Black Shagreen with Pen Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augoust
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Vintage Asian Octagonal Lacquer Box with Turtle Closure
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Asian Octagonal Lacquer Box With Turtle Closure.
Lovely 20th century Asian lacquer box with Greek key design and a metal turtle closure.
Th...
Category
20th Century Asian Post-Modern Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Exquisite Mother of Pearl Inlaid Lacquer Elephant Motif Tissue Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite mother of pearl inlaid lacquer elephant motif tissue box,
Intricately inlaid all over with numerous elephants in landscape. Fitted with a si...
Category
20th Century Anglo-Indian Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Decorative Box in Green Mosaic Penshell with Brass Star Accent by Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Decorative box all handcrafted in exotic materials featuring lacquered and hand dyed pen-shell over a wood frame. The box features mosaic shell inlays in beautiful hues of turquoise,...
Category
2010s Philippine Organic Modern Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Vintage White Mosaic Moorish Jewelry Box with Shell Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Discover the timeless elegance of this large, handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese jewelry box, a stunning testament to traditional artistry.
Meticul...
Category
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Shell, Fruitwood
19th Century Charles X Gilt Bronze and Mother-of-Pearl Box
Located in Paris, FR
Small, oval Charles X box in mother-of-pearl and gilded bronze with a flower-shaped key. The lid has a white nacre plate and is decorated with a central medallion that displays color...
Category
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Penshell and Horn box style of Karl Springer
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A beautifully proportioned arched-top box, expertly crafted and clad in tessellated penshell and horn inlay, arranged in a pattern that evokes the warm, organic elegance of tortoises...
Category
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Horn, Shell
Antique Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box and Counters
Located in London, GB
Antique Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box and Counters
Chinese, late 19th century
Height 9.5cm, width 32cm, depth 23cm
This beautiful Chinese red lacquer box...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Pearl Elegance: Shagreen Treasure Box
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Mother of Pearl and Shagreen box is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship, measuring 7.25” x 10” x 3.75”H. Handcrafted in the Philippines by master artisans, it features...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shagreen, Mother-of-Pearl
Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Red Silk Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Long rectangular shell encrusted box. Carefully applied shells decorate the top and bottom edges of this red board box in a variety of colors. At...
Category
20th Century English Folk Art Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell, Silk, Paper
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Korean Inlaid Lacquer Mandarin Duck Form Box, Early 20th Century, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
An absolutely lovely Korean black lacquer and abalone shell inlaid box in the form of a pair of Mandarin ducks, early 20th century, Korea.
The ...
Category
1920s Korean Vintage Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Abalone, Lacquer
Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the tradition...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper
19th Century English Victorian Papier Mache Inlay & Gold Leaf Dust Pan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisitely inlaid and gold leafed Papier Mâché Dust Pan circa 1870s, has a black lacquered finish with mother of pearl inlays, gold leaf hand-painted floral design and riparia...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Korean Lacquer Box with Inner Tray and MOP inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely vintage Korean lacquer box in bright red and decorated with mother-of-pearl inlays circa 1970-80s. The square form box features an auspicio...
Category
Late 20th Century Korean Arts and Crafts Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
John Richard Vintage Beige Tessellated Shell Bone Decorative Wood Jewelry Box
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage handmade and hand painted John Richard beige, gold leaf and Brass tessellated Shell Bone decorative jewelry box.
Features a lined with black Ultrasuede Fruit Wood Box to stor...
Category
1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ultrasuede, Wood, Shell
Antique French Folk Art Keepsake Box
Located in Charleston, SC
This beautiful hand decorated keepsake box has a beautiful green velvet on the outside. The top shows a metal cross with shell decorations. The inside is Lined with a silk green on t...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Decorative secretary box with hand painting and mother of pearl inlay, 19 th c.
Located in Houston, TX
This antique box is from London made from papier-mâché
The top is hand painted and inlaid with mother of pearl.
It is finely painted and has an interior with defined
Spaces for writ...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage Chinese Box, China, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Chinese box in wood and Mother-of-Pearl, China mid-20th century.
Measures: 5x12x8 cm.
Good conditions.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$234 Sale Price
30% Off
Set of 3 Curved Top Boxes in Pen Shell by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite set of three curved top boxes, handcrafted from luxurious pen shell, is a testament to R&Y Augousti’s mastery of artisanal craftsmanship. Each box boasts a sleek, lust...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Shell
19th Century English Papier Mâché Tea Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely old papier mâché tea caddy with inlaid mother-of-pearl and hand-painted decoration, England, 19th century.
Category
19th Century English Antique Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Paper
Decorative Boxes, ELLA by Reda Amalou Design, 2016 - Brown Eggshell
Located in Paris, FR
The REDA AMALOU DESIGN boxes echo Asian, and more specifically Vietnamese, culture, by which Reda Amalou has been inspired over time. The boxes that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Eggshell
Early 19th Century English Walnut Writing Box with Inlay
Located in Tampa, FL
This exquisite English walnut writing box is a true testament to 19th century craftsmanship, featuring intricate mother of pearl and satinwood inlay. The elegant floral motif at the ...
Category
1880s English Antique Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Satinwood, Walnut
Modernist 1981 Sculptural Secret Table Box Carved In Marble Sandalwood And Shell
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural marble secret box.
Exceptional decorative box, created by an American artist back in the 1981. This modernist box has been made up with carvings of white marble and sanda...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Marble
$1,796 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Liberty Wooden box, Wood and Mother of Pearl, Italy, 1900s
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Liberty Wooden box, Wood and Mother of Pearl, Italy, 1900s
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Vintage Boho R and Y Agousti Inlay Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage inlay box by R & Y Augousti is a stunning example of masterful craftsmanship and artistic design. Featuring an intricate geometric pattern of meticulously arra...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shell, Wood
MOORISH MICRO MOSAIC INLAID MOTHER OF PEARL TRiNKET JEWELLERY STORAGE BOX
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Moorish Micro Mosaic Inlaid Mother Of Pearl Trinket Jewelry Storage Box.
...
Category
20th Century British Shell Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
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