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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 Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Early 19th Century English Regency Rosewood Mother-of-pearl Tea Caddy
Early 19th Century English Regency Rosewood Mother-of-pearl Tea Caddy

Early 19th Century English Regency Rosewood Mother-of-pearl Tea Caddy

$1,500
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 Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer, Paper

English Papier-mâché Spectacle Case with Mother-of-pearl Inlay, circa 1900
English Papier-mâché Spectacle Case with Mother-of-pearl Inlay, circa 1900

English Papier-mâché Spectacle Case with Mother-of-pearl Inlay, circa 1900

$188
Decorative Boxes, ELLA by Reda Amalou Design, 2016 - Brown Eggshell
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
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 Boxes

Materials

Eggshell

Decorative Boxes, ELLA by Reda Amalou Design, 2016 - Brown Eggshell
Decorative Boxes, ELLA by Reda Amalou Design, 2016 - Brown Eggshell

Decorative Boxes, ELLA by Reda Amalou Design, 2016 - Brown Eggshell

$767 / item
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 Shell Boxes

Materials

Wood, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Nautical Mother of Pearl & Seashell Decorative Box
Mid-Century Modern Handmade Nautical Mother of Pearl & Seashell Decorative Box

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Nautical Mother of Pearl & Seashell Decorative Box

$695
18th-century Dutch-colonial Peranakan mother-of-pearl casket with silver mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Indonesian Peranakan mother-of-pearl inlaid mastic sirih casket with silver mounts Jakarta (Batavia), circa 1720-1730, the silver hinges marked for Batavia, maker’s mark HS or SH...
Category

Mid-18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Silver

18th-century Dutch-colonial Peranakan mother-of-pearl casket with silver mounts
18th-century Dutch-colonial Peranakan mother-of-pearl casket with silver mounts

18th-century Dutch-colonial Peranakan mother-of-pearl casket with silver mounts

$33,042
Mother of Pearl or Nacre Box with Bronze Frame, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Mother of pearl box with bronze frame, 19th century. Box made of mother of pearl plates joined thanks to a bronze structure decorated with simple plant elements and which still has ...
Category

19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Mother of Pearl or Nacre Box with Bronze Frame, 19th Century
Mother of Pearl or Nacre Box with Bronze Frame, 19th Century

Mother of Pearl or Nacre Box with Bronze Frame, 19th Century

$649
4S Sea Shell Encrusted Boxes and Frames Maitland Smith Style
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Great set of 4!pcs sea shell encrusted boxes and photo frames. All original natural color Florida sea shells. Handmade.
Category

1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell

4S Sea Shell Encrusted Boxes and Frames Maitland Smith Style
4S Sea Shell Encrusted Boxes and Frames Maitland Smith Style

4S Sea Shell Encrusted Boxes and Frames Maitland Smith Style

$295 / set
NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba
By Napoléon III
Located in Miami, FL
An antique Napoleon III traveler portable writing-desk box. This is a gorgeous portable writing desk-box, created in France during the period of emperor Napoleon III, circa 1860. Th...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Leather, Shell, Wood

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba
NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

$1,372 Sale Price
30% Off
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.
Category

20th Century Italian Rococo Shell Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Marble

Vintage Italian Pietra Dura Marble Box
Vintage Italian Pietra Dura Marble Box

Vintage Italian Pietra Dura Marble Box

$3,500
A large English early 20th century folk art shellwork box, circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
This highly decorative box dates to the early 20th century and it is a rare folk art piece based around a Victorian pine box and later decorated with a bold well arranged collection of English shells which has been glued onto its four sides in graduated matching boarders with an interesting collective display of individual ones on the top. This most interesting and eye catching box is in good condition. The shells show some age related patination. The pine box is raised onto plain square block feet. It is fitted with the original good strong brass hinges and a working Victorian brass lock and key...
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Mid-20th Century British Early Victorian Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell

A large English early 20th century folk art shellwork box, circa 1930
A large English early 20th century folk art shellwork box, circa 1930

A large English early 20th century folk art shellwork box, circa 1930

$1,697
Circular Beadwork & Shell Box with Decorative Brass Knob
Located in North Salem, NY
Very decorative and attractive circular beadwork box with removable top. Interior lined with black cloth.
Category

20th Century Shell Boxes

Materials

Brass

Circular Beadwork & Shell Box with Decorative Brass Knob
Circular Beadwork & Shell Box with Decorative Brass Knob

Circular Beadwork & Shell Box with Decorative Brass Knob

$337 Sale Price
25% Off
Tunbridge Ware Large Lined Burl Walnut Inlaid Box with Mother-of-Pearl
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A sizable and very handsome inlaid English walnut box with notable decorative details. The box with geometric and rosette pattern inlaid bands, diamond form mother of pearl escutcheo...
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19th Century English Edwardian Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Burl

Tunbridge Ware Large Lined Burl Walnut Inlaid Box with Mother-of-Pearl
Tunbridge Ware Large Lined Burl Walnut Inlaid Box with Mother-of-Pearl

Tunbridge Ware Large Lined Burl Walnut Inlaid Box with Mother-of-Pearl

$895
Period French Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Boxes
By François Boucher
Located in Roma, IT
A splendid and rare jewellery box completely covered in mother-of-pearl. On the top is an antique hand-painted miniature with a bucolic subject by a follower of François Boucher. The...
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet

Period French Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Boxes
Period French Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Boxes

Period French Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Boxes

$1,062
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...
Category

19th Century French Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

French Ormolu Mother of Pearl Egg Shaped Enamel Perfume Bottles in Box
French Ormolu Mother of Pearl Egg Shaped Enamel Perfume Bottles in Box

French Ormolu Mother of Pearl Egg Shaped Enamel Perfume Bottles in Box

$3,180
Maitland Smith Mother Of Pearl Box
By Robert Marcius, Casa Bique, Karl Springer, Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
Maitland Smith Mother Of Pearl Box. Offered is a very large decorative box of tessellated mother of pearl in the geometric Art Deco styl...
Category

1980s Philippine Post-Modern Vintage Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Maitland Smith Mother Of Pearl Box
Maitland Smith Mother Of Pearl Box

Maitland Smith Mother Of Pearl Box

$2,250
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...
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century English Victorian Papier Mache Inlay & Gold Leaf Box
19th Century English Victorian Papier Mache Inlay & Gold Leaf Box

19th Century English Victorian Papier Mache Inlay & Gold Leaf Box

$2,750
Jewelry Box or Decorative Box in Shelll and Wood White Color France 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is in wood and recovered with shells. It can be used as a Jewelry box or decorative box. It has been made in France during the XX Century. The color is White and red inside,...
Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Shell Boxes

Materials

Wood, Shell

Jewelry Box or Decorative Box in Shelll and Wood White Color France 20th Century
Jewelry Box or Decorative Box in Shelll and Wood White Color France 20th Century

Jewelry Box or Decorative Box in Shelll and Wood White Color France 20th Century

$254 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Charles X Gilt Bronze and Mother-of-Pearl Box
19th Century Charles X Gilt Bronze and Mother-of-Pearl Box

19th Century Charles X Gilt Bronze and Mother-of-Pearl Box

$8,850
Bronze Jewelry-Casket with Ornate Etchings and Cameos Inlaid by Tahan of Paris
By Tahan Paris
Located in Soquel, CA
Bronze Jewelry-Casket with Ornate Etchings and Cameos Inlaid by Tahan of Paris Gorgeously detailed jewelry box by Tahan of Paris. There are four Cameos bezel set on three sides of t...
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Jewelry-Casket with Ornate Etchings and Cameos Inlaid by Tahan of Paris
Bronze Jewelry-Casket with Ornate Etchings and Cameos Inlaid by Tahan of Paris

Bronze Jewelry-Casket with Ornate Etchings and Cameos Inlaid by Tahan of Paris

$3,250
Set of 4 Pedestal Boxes in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Boxes

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Pedestal Boxes in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Set of 4 Pedestal Boxes in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

Set of 4 Pedestal Boxes in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

$2,065 / set
Vintage Coastal Shell Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace coastal elegance with this Vintage Shell Box, a stunning, handcrafted treasure adorned with an array of natural seashells. Perfectly sized to hold jewelry or keepsakes, this ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell, Resin

Vintage Coastal Shell Box
Vintage Coastal Shell Box

Vintage Coastal Shell Box

$695
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 Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Chinese Mother of Pearl Mounted Box with Four Boxes and Counters, 18th Century
Chinese Mother of Pearl Mounted Box with Four Boxes and Counters, 18th Century

Chinese Mother of Pearl Mounted Box with Four Boxes and Counters, 18th Century

$7,046
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 Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Mother-of-Pearl

Japanese Woven Box
Japanese Woven Box

Japanese Woven Box

$5,850
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 Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Art Glass

Carved Citrine Pill Box
Carved Citrine Pill Box

Carved Citrine Pill Box

$24,500
19th Century Boulle Writing Box with Inkwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French writing box with inkwell. Boulle and Mother of Pearl.
Category

19th Century French Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Boulle Writing Box with Inkwell
19th Century Boulle Writing Box with Inkwell

19th Century Boulle Writing Box with Inkwell

$2,200
Indian "Bombay" Box w/Sadeli Work Framing Carved Panels and Raised on Metal Feet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Indian "Bombay" dresser/jewelry box with a mirror in the lid and raised on a "tray" base with silvered feet. The exterior with exotic wood and sadeli work (micro-mosaic inlay) framin...
Category

Late 19th Century Indian Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Wood

Indian "Bombay" Box w/Sadeli Work Framing Carved Panels and Raised on Metal Feet
Indian "Bombay" Box w/Sadeli Work Framing Carved Panels and Raised on Metal Feet

Indian "Bombay" Box w/Sadeli Work Framing Carved Panels and Raised on Metal Feet

$1,650
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...
Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Japanese Nagasaki Export Lacquer Box with Depiction of the 'Trippenhuis'
Japanese Nagasaki Export Lacquer Box with Depiction of the 'Trippenhuis'

Japanese Nagasaki Export Lacquer Box with Depiction of the 'Trippenhuis'

$11,210
Mid-19th Century Wooden Coffer Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Paris, FR
Sizeable rectangular, wooden coffer with its key. The blackened wood is inlaid with mother-of-pearl and brass. The lid and the main face of the box are r...
Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century Wooden Coffer Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
Mid-19th Century Wooden Coffer Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl

Mid-19th Century Wooden Coffer Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl

$7,670
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...
Category

Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Foil

English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800
English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800

English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800

$12,500
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...
Category

17th Century French Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Silver

17th Century Silver Mounted Traveling Box with Key
17th Century Silver Mounted Traveling Box with Key

17th Century Silver Mounted Traveling Box with Key

$9,500
Antique English Rosewood Mother of Pearl Cribbage Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Rosewood Mother of Pearl Cribbage Box
Category

Early 20th Century English Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Antique English Rosewood Mother of Pearl Cribbage Box
Antique English Rosewood Mother of Pearl Cribbage Box

Antique English Rosewood Mother of Pearl Cribbage Box

$490
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...
Category

Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique 19th Century Mother of Pearl Inlaid Games Box
Antique 19th Century Mother of Pearl Inlaid Games Box

Antique 19th Century Mother of Pearl Inlaid Games Box

$1,281
Unique, Ostrich Egg Container on Amethyst Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large, hand decorated ostrich egg container featuring a gilded interior. The whole mounted on a sterling silver pedestal with a multifaceted, amethyst cr...
Category

2010s Italian Shell Boxes

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Unique, Ostrich Egg Container on Amethyst Base
Unique, Ostrich Egg Container on Amethyst Base

Unique, Ostrich Egg Container on Amethyst Base

$4,300
Urushi Eggshell Lacquer Mosaic Box by Alexander Lamont
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 Boxes

Materials

Eggshell, Wood, Lacquer

Urushi Eggshell Lacquer Mosaic Box by Alexander Lamont
Urushi Eggshell Lacquer Mosaic Box by Alexander Lamont

Urushi Eggshell Lacquer Mosaic Box by Alexander Lamont

$928
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...
Category

19th Century French Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Gold

Mother of Pearl Vinaigrette, 19th Century
Mother of Pearl Vinaigrette, 19th Century

Mother of Pearl Vinaigrette, 19th Century

$3,950
Mid-19th Century British Empire Burled Yew and Amboyna Travel Jewelry Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
A rare and exquisitely crafted British Empire travel jewelry box, made in England circa 1840. The exterior is richly veneered in burled yew wood and amboyna, prized for their deep fi...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver, Brass

Mid-19th Century British Empire Burled Yew and Amboyna Travel Jewelry Box
Mid-19th Century British Empire Burled Yew and Amboyna Travel Jewelry Box

Mid-19th Century British Empire Burled Yew and Amboyna Travel Jewelry Box

$2,450
Decorative Boxes, ELLA by Reda Amalou Design, 2016 - White Eggshell, Black
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
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 make up this line of accessories ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Shell Boxes

Materials

Eggshell

Decorative Boxes, ELLA by Reda Amalou Design, 2016 - White Eggshell, Black
Decorative Boxes, ELLA by Reda Amalou Design, 2016 - White Eggshell, Black

Decorative Boxes, ELLA by Reda Amalou Design, 2016 - White Eggshell, Black

$619 / item
Mahogany Jewelry Box with Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mahogany box with inlaid mother of pearl and mirror, on small round brass feet.
Category

Early 19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Mother-of-Pearl

Mahogany Jewelry Box with Mirror
Mahogany Jewelry Box with Mirror

Mahogany Jewelry Box with Mirror

$312 Sale Price
26% Off
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...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Other Shell Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket
Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket

Musical Jewelry and Sewing Casket

$9,850
Vintage White Mosaic Moorish Jewelry Box with Shell Inlaid
Located in Moreno Valley, 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 Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Fruitwood

Vintage White Mosaic Moorish Jewelry Box with Shell Inlaid
Vintage White Mosaic Moorish Jewelry Box with Shell Inlaid

Vintage White Mosaic Moorish Jewelry Box with Shell Inlaid

$495
Urushi Natural Red Lacquer Allsorts Box - Small by Alexander Lamont
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 Boxes

Materials

Eggshell, Walnut, Lacquer

Urushi Natural Red Lacquer Allsorts Box - Small by Alexander Lamont
Urushi Natural Red Lacquer Allsorts Box - Small by Alexander Lamont

Urushi Natural Red Lacquer Allsorts Box - Small by Alexander Lamont

$719
Vintage Regency Abalone and Brass Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the exquisite beauty of this vintage Regency box, a true testament to the era's sophisticated craftsmanship. This stunning piece features a mesmerizing mosaic of iridescent ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Shell Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Regency Abalone and Brass Box
Vintage Regency Abalone and Brass Box

Vintage Regency Abalone and Brass Box

$595
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 ...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg
Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg

Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg

$3,724
Geometric Mother-of-Pearl and Horn Inlay Decorative Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant rectangular box showcases a striking geometric design created from alternating strips of dark horn and shimmering mother-of-pearl inlay. The pattern forms a mesmerizing ...
Category

1960s Italian Modern Vintage Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Geometric Mother-of-Pearl and Horn Inlay Decorative Box
Geometric Mother-of-Pearl and Horn Inlay Decorative Box

Geometric Mother-of-Pearl and Horn Inlay Decorative Box

$400
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 Boxes

Materials

Copper

Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850
Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850

Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850

$1,280
Urushi Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box - Small by Alexander Lamont
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 Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Walnut, Lacquer

Urushi Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box - Small by Alexander Lamont
Urushi Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box - Small by Alexander Lamont

Urushi Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box - Small by Alexander Lamont

$719
Urushi Natural Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box L by Alexander Lamont
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 Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Lacquer, Walnut

Urushi Natural Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box L by Alexander Lamont
Urushi Natural Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box L by Alexander Lamont

Urushi Natural Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box L by Alexander Lamont

$934
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...
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880
Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880

Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880

$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Group Of Tunbridge Ware Victorian Table Top Boxes
By Tunbridge Ware
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...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Fabric, Wood, Paper

Group Of Tunbridge Ware Victorian Table Top Boxes
Group Of Tunbridge Ware Victorian Table Top Boxes

Group Of Tunbridge Ware Victorian Table Top Boxes

$245 / set
1970s Handmade Domed Top Shell Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s handmade domed top shell box.
Category

1970s Vintage Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell

1970s Handmade Domed Top Shell Box
1970s Handmade Domed Top Shell Box

1970s Handmade Domed Top Shell Box

$295
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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell, Fruitwood, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Handcrafted White Mother of Pearl Inlaid Moorish Octagonal Box
Handcrafted White Mother of Pearl Inlaid Moorish Octagonal Box

Handcrafted White Mother of Pearl Inlaid Moorish Octagonal Box

$395
Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro with Inlays by Kajikawa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese four-case lacquer inro by a member of Kajikawa family circa 19th century (late Edo to early Meiji period). It depicts a nocturnal scenery of a meandering stream surrounded by bush clovers, where a full moon is reflected on the water. It was masterfully decorated in gold and silver maki-e using a combination of techniques including takamakie, togidashi and kirigane as well as aogai (abalone shell) inlays. The stream was set between the slightly elevated banks, adding to this piece a already strong three-dimensional composition. The interior was decorated in gold nashiji. It was signed on the bottom "Kajikawa Zou" (made by Kajikawa and a pot seal centered with "Ei" in Kanji. In one of the compartment, there is a katakana mark, appears to be a name, possibly the owner. Kajikawa clan was one of the most famous lacquer artisanal family established in the 17th century. Many well known members over the generations produced lacquer art in a wide range of formats, but two third were signed only with the family name such as this one. It is therefore not possible to pinpoint the exact author of this piece. Provenance: This inro was purchased as lot 349 in Christie's New York sale Japanese...
Category

19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood, Lacquer

Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro with Inlays by Kajikawa
Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro with Inlays by Kajikawa

Fine Japanese Lacquered Inro with Inlays by Kajikawa

$5,600
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...
Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

19th Century French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Liqueur Box with Bronze Inlay
19th Century French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Liqueur Box with Bronze Inlay

19th Century French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Liqueur Box with Bronze Inlay

$1,495
Shell Box with Quilting detailing and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
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 Boxes

Materials

Brass

Shell Box with Quilting detailing and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Shell Box with Quilting detailing and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

Shell Box with Quilting detailing and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

$630 / item
Set of 3 Shagreen Boxes with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
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 Boxes

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Shagreen Boxes with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Set of 3 Shagreen Boxes with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Set of 3 Shagreen Boxes with Mother of Pearl and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

$2,000 / set
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 Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

French Silver Mounted Mother of Pearl Engraved Box, circa 1800
French Silver Mounted Mother of Pearl Engraved Box, circa 1800

French Silver Mounted Mother of Pearl Engraved Box, circa 1800

$1,476
Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box
By Maitland Smith
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 Boxes

Materials

Stone, Marble, Sterling Silver

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box
Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box

$1,840 Sale Price
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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
Category

1950s Vintage Shell Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mirror, Wood

1950s Black Lacquered Wood and Mother Of Pearl Inlayed Small Dressing Box
1950s Black Lacquered Wood and Mother Of Pearl Inlayed Small Dressing Box

1950s Black Lacquered Wood and Mother Of Pearl Inlayed Small Dressing Box

$650
Eggshell lacquer box, late 20th century work
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This lacquer and eggshell box is a Vietnamese work from the late 20th century. It features two levels of compartments. This piece is in good original condition.
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Shell Boxes

Materials

Eggshell, Lacquer

Eggshell lacquer box, late 20th century work
Eggshell lacquer box, late 20th century work

Eggshell lacquer box, late 20th century work

$531
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 Boxes

Materials

Marble

Modernist 1981 Sculptural Secret Table Box Carved In Marble Sandalwood And Shell
Modernist 1981 Sculptural Secret Table Box Carved In Marble Sandalwood And Shell

Modernist 1981 Sculptural Secret Table Box Carved In Marble Sandalwood And Shell

$2,245

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