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Material: Mother-of-Pearl
Palais Royal Horse-Drawn Carriage Trinket Box 19th Century
Located in Munich, DE
A ‘Palais Royal’ miniature horse-drawn carriage trinket box made with mother of pearl, silver-plated horses and gold plated metal. 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Marble, Gold Plate, Silver Plate

1950s Black Lacquered Wood and Mother Of Pearl Inlayed Small Dressing Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Black Lacquered Wood and Mother Of Pearl Inlayed Small Dressing Box Two Felt Lined Drawers Mirror on underside of lid Small knick on top
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1950s Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mirror, Wood

Large Vintage Maitland-Smith Mother of Pearl Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large Vintage Maitland-Smith Mother of Pearl Box. The top inlaid with a strip of brass. The box sits on top of round ball feet.
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1980s Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding
Located in Morristown, NJ
Victorian English bird's eye maple lap desk, with ebony and mother-of-pearl inlay. The dome shaped top has a brass shield medallion in the center. The interior has a vibrant purple f...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Birdseye Maple, Ebony

English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian Chinroserie bow front tortoise shell tea caddy with a hinged tiered lid, Chinese landscape mother of pearl inlays with flanking pagodas, fences, & foliage trees, central paktong plaque and escutcheon, bone fitted interior border with two lidded tortoiseshell foil lined compartments, and resting on the original four bone ball...
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Foil

Chinese Hardwood Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Long ago, this elegant rosewood box was used by a Qing-dynasty lady to store her favorite pieces of jewelry, each drawer filled with jades, pearls, coral necklaces, and hair pins. Th...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Brass

Palais-Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Box and Flasks
Located in New Orleans, LA
This mother-of-pearl inlay perfume box is a rare and complete treasure from the famed Palais-Royal of France’s Second Empire. The box is a work of art, meticulously fashioned to deli...
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19th Century French Other Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

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Ormolu

Handcrafted White Mother of Pearl Inlaid Moorish Octagonal Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite handcrafted white mother of pearl inlaid and hand carved lidded box. Small octagonal Anglo Indian decorative box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs which hav...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Shell, Fruitwood, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Boulle Writing Box with Inkwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French writing box with inkwell. Boulle and Mother of Pearl.
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19th Century French Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Wooden box with briar veneer and mother of pearl inserts, Italy 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
Wooden box with lock and mirror inside. The external covering is in briar wood veneer, brass with mother of pearl inserts, the handles are in brass. Italy half 19th century.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Brass

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 ...
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1880s English Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Satinwood, 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...
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1770s Chinese Qing Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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 Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Bronze

English Papier-mâché Spectacle Case with Mother-of-pearl Inlay, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century spectacle case has an elegant design of lacquered papier-mâché with mother-of-pearl inlay. The inlaid decoration depicts a spray of various flowers and is bord...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer, Paper

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Nautical Mother of Pearl & Seashell Decorative Box
Located in Miami, FL
Tiffany Style handcrafted Mid-Century Modern nautical décor mother of pearl shell box or keepsake. The big Seashell is the handle to open it. Beautiful...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Wood, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

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 Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Lacquer

19th Century Dance Card in Mother of Pearl and Gilded Bronze, Palais-Royal Work
Located in Paris, FR
Charles X dance card in mother of pearl with gilt bronze mounts. It is engraved with plants, flowery interlacing, and bouquets of flowers. An enameled pansy adorns the cover, a typic...
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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Italian Pietra Dura Marble Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout vintage Italian white marble box decorated on a classic pietra dura technique in elaborate floral designs with mother of pearl, marble and semi precious stones.
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20th Century Italian Rococo Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Marble

Papier Mâché Massive Size Fine Quality 19th Century Sewing Box or Jewelry Box
Located in Westport, CT
Papier mâché circa 1870 English inlaid lacquered sewing box/jewelry box, with many Velvet and mother-of-pearl compartments, hidden area in center. Hand-carved mother-of-pearl, inlaid...
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Gilt Bronze and Mother-of-pearl Shell Shaped Box, Palais Royale, circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze and mother-of-pearl shell shaped box, Palais Royale, circa 1810.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Necessaire De Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
A wonderful English coromandel travel case, or necessaire de voyage, boasts toiletries adorned with Victorian silver, cut crystal, and mother-of-p...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming musical jewelry and sewing box is a work of sublime artistry. Almost certainly German or Austrian in origin and crafted of deep, ebonized...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone

19th Century English Victorian Papier Mache Inlay & Gold Leaf Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite Papier Mâché box, circa 1870s, has a black lacquered finish with mother of pearl inlays, gold leaf hand-painted floral motifs and embellished decoration. The Engli...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Carved Citrine Pill Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite French pill box combines the mastery of the French goldsmithing tradition with the radiance of citrine. The box was crafted by the celebrated French jeweler Gustave-Roger Sandoz, who was renowned for producing exceptional pieces with a variety of gems in the Art Nouveau style. In this example, he brilliantly combined pieces of highly translucent, golden citrine with gold to create the exquisite box. The texture of the carving is exceptional, with a natural and dynamic motif that evokes the very best tenets of the Art Nouveau style. The gold rim is further decorated with tiny beads, while a pearl-mounted gold leaf finial completes the exceptional piece. Maison Gustave Sandoz...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Art Glass

English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
A lovely bow front tortoiseshell tea caddy inlaid with mother of pearl flowers and topped with a silver badge. English, circa 1870.
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1870s English Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Silver

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Inlaid Mother Of Pearl
Located in Dallas, TX
Tortoiseshell tea caddy with inlaid mother of pearl from England. Metal lined under two lids.  Excellent condition, circa 1860.
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1860s English Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Musical Palais Royal Ring Stand and Jewellery Box, of Cupid with Harp
Located in London, GB
A fine, early and very unusual Palais Royal Cupid and Harp musical box with two-air cylinder movement. The finely modelled cupid sits upon an Empire stool and plays a classical 16 s...
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1830s Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Mother of Pearl Vinaigrette, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This delightful gold and mother of pearl vinaigrette is ripe with 19th-century charm. Emblazoned with the initials "E.L" for its original owner, the book-shaped vinaigrette almost ce...
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19th Century French Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Gold

Louis XV Mother-of-pearl Snuffbox
By Louis Robin
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis XV-period gold-mounted snuff box features lustrous panels of inlaid mother-of-pearl. The whimsical box takes the form of a barrel and features hinged lids on both ends. Di...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Gold

Japanese Nagasaki Export Lacquer Box with Depiction of the 'Trippenhuis'
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Japanese Nagasaki export lacquer box with mother-of-pearl depiction of the Amsterdam ‘Trippenhuis’ Edo-period, circa 1830 H. 12.5 x W. 24...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

17th Century Silver Mounted Traveling Box with Key
Located in Dallas, TX
A 17th century silver mounted Coromandel wood with mother of pearl inlay traveling box with a Interior fitted with drawers and a reliquary cabinet. W...
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17th Century French Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Silver

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...
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19th Century English Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Fine Japanese Export Red Lacquer Box with Masonic Symbols, circa 1800
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine Japanese export red lacquer box with Masonic symbols Kyoto/Nagasaki, 1800-1820 Red lacquer decorated with scattered flowers and flying birds with long tails in gold, wit...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Gold

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 Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Antique English Rosewood Mother of Pearl Cribbage Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Rosewood Mother of Pearl Cribbage Box
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Early 20th Century English Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

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...
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1790s Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Mother-of-Pearl

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....
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1850s English Victorian Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Japanese Colonial Nagsaki Lacquer Box with Depiction of Amsterdam, 1830-1840
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An important Japanese lacquer box with a view of The 'Nieuwe Stadsherberg Van Amsterdam Nagasaki, Edo-period, 1830-1840 The black lacquered wood box, decorated in gold and inla...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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 Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

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Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Vintage Boho 19th Century Burl Wood Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Experience the breathtaking beauty of natural materials with this exquisite antique burl wood box, a superb example of 19th-century craftsmanship...
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19th Century British Biedermeier Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Burl

Mahogany Jewelry Box with Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mahogany box with inlaid mother of pearl and mirror, on small round brass feet.
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Early 19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Mother-of-Pearl

Mahogany Jewelry Box with Mirror
Mahogany Jewelry Box with Mirror
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Cigarette box, unusual opens on both sides
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Cigarette box, unusual - opens on both sides Unsure of maker or age. Likely Mid Century. No breaks or repair. One side is slightly less in height than other side.
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Mid-20th Century Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

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...
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1790s French Napoleon III Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique 19th Century Mother of Pearl Inlaid Games Box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique 19th Century Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Games Box, the lid inlaid with ornate flower decoration to the edges and a set of aces to the middle. The lid opens to reveal a red interi...
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Group Of Tunbridge Ware Victorian Table Top Boxes
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Included in this group: Rectangular inlaid box with hinged lid revealing silk and paper lining. The box with mosaic central cartouche, geometric banding. Dimensions: 3 1/4" W x 4 5/8...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Fabric, Wood, Paper

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...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Stone, Marble, Sterling Silver

Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell And Mother Of Pearl Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Circa 1750. Tortoiseshell and mother of pearl box with sliding top from Mexico 18th century. Beautiful designs all over. As is condition.
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1750s Mexican Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

A Victorian Rosewood Jewelry
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A beautiful rosewood inlay jewelry chest, complete with a fitted interior. Personalized inscription, from Grandmother 1855. 8 inches tall, 12 inches wide, 10 inches deep
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1850s French High Victorian Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

19th Century English Victorian Cormandel Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy, circa 1850
Located in Banner Elk, NC
English Victorian cormandel tea caddy decorated with mother of pearl and brass studs, circa 1850s. Cormandel was considered one of the most luxurious woods and only used on the fines...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Brass

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...
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1890s English Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Travel Vanity Trinket Case
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful, antique jewelry box set was crafted in France, circa 1870. The box has a mother of pearl crest on the top and front, and reveals several dividers inside while the com...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

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Shagreen, Mother-of-Pearl

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".
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20th Century English Anglo-Indian Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

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Amethyst

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...
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Late 20th Century Korean Arts and Crafts Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Charles X Dance Card in Mother-of-Pearl and Bronze, Palais-Royal Work
Located in Paris, FR
Charles X dance card in mother of pearl and ormolu, embellished with flowers and flowery interlacing. It is engraved with “Souvenir” and decorated with deli...
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

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Bronze

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. ...
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20th Century British Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Copper

Set/10 Ceramic, Glass and Wood Pots & Vases Handmade Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/10 ceramic, glass and wood vases pots with lids, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. Wooden Box "Lanzarote" L W. 21 x De. 12 x H. 42cm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

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Crystal, Onyx, Marble, Gold Leaf, Metal, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel,...

Important 18th Century Porcelain and Bronze Box by Meissen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 1 3/4in W: 3 1/2in D: 2in This Mid 18th Century Porcelain and Bronze Box by Meissen is truly a spectacular piece and is of the highest quality! If you look at the p...
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Late 18th Century German Rococo Antique Mother-of-Pearl Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

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