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Material: Shell
Handcrafted Beaded Box with Shells – Perfect for Coastal Decor
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing a stunning handcrafted beaded box with shells, a perfect addition to any coastal interior decor. This exquisite box is meticulously adorned with intricate beadwork and na...
Category
2010s Malagasy Shell Boxes
Materials
Shell, Rattan, Beads
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
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 Boxes
Materials
Eggshell, Walnut, Lacquer
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 ...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
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
Antique Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 1940s Mosaic Shell Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box.
Mosaic Luxury Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Vanity Box.
Middle Eastern Asian Mosaic Wood Box with Inlays ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Shell Boxes
Materials
Bone, Shell, Abalone, Fruitwood
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 Boxes
Materials
Eggshell, Wood, Lacquer
Curiosity Cabinet 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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Shell Boxes
Materials
Shell
Rare Jean Dunand Art Deco Cigarette Case, Circa 1930 – Bronze & Eggshell Lacquer
By Jean Dunand
Located in Red Lion, PA
Rare Jean Dunand Art Deco Cigarette Case, Circa 1930 – Bronze, Coquille d’Œuf, and Lacquer
This exceptional Art Deco Jean Dunand cigarette case,...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Shell Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Three Anglo-Indian, Mid-20th Century Boxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three mid 20th century Anglo Indian boxes with strap design. Made of bone and shell. Please note that the smallest box is missing some fretwork on top of the box.
Largest measures...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Anglo-Indian Shell Boxes
Materials
Bone, Shell
Penshell and Horn box style of Karl Springer
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning casket shaped wood box covered in tesselated penshell and horn inlay and made to look like Tortoise shell. Very similar to boxes by Karl Springer from the same period.
Category
1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Shell Boxes
Materials
Horn, Shell
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
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 Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
French Black Lacquer, Mother of Pearl and Brass Inlay Tea Caddy
Located in Tampa, FL
A beautiful tea caddy with original key and original interior it is black lacquer, mother of pearl and has a brass inlay design all over the box. 19th century, France.
Category
19th Century French Antique Shell Boxes
Materials
Brass
Palais Royal gilt bronze and mother of pearl jewellery casket or trinket box
Located in London, GB
A very good quality and unusual Palais Royal gilt bronze and mother of pearl jewellery casket or trinket box dating from the first quarter of the nineteenth century.
The box is in gilded bronze with a repoussé allegorical cartouches of a man courting a woman, very much in the Watteau or Fragonard style. There are two enamel bands surrounding the central cartouche, one in white , the other in blue. The round shaped cartouche is set in a square mother of pearl plaque...
Category
Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Shell Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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 Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
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...
Category
20th Century Moorish Shell Boxes
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Ebony, Rosewood, Tulipwood
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shell Boxes
Materials
Coral
Makrana Marble Box from Agra India Inlaid with Lapis and Abablone
Located in Asheville, NC
This fabulous octagonal box carved from Makrana marble. Once used for the Taj Mahal, it is known to be the most dense marble in the world. Inlaid Abalon...
Category
2010s Indian Agra Shell Boxes
Materials
Marble, Lapis Lazuli
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 Boxes
Materials
Eggshell, Walnut, Lacquer
Contemporary American Modern Small Circular Seashell Jewelry Box
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American Modern small circular jewelry box with an applied seashell exterior and black interior.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shell Boxes
Materials
Coral
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
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...
Category
1990s Victorian Shell Boxes
Materials
Shell
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 Boxes
Materials
Lacquer, Abalone, Eggshell, Wood
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 Boxes
Materials
Eggshell, Walnut, Lacquer
19C Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Bone and Shell Domed Stationery Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY 19C Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Bone and Shell Domed Stationery Box – ‘Alice’s Box’.
Made in Vizagapatam, India, circa 1860-80.
We call this one: “Alice’s Box”! It has lived ‘a hard, well used and traveled life’, as is evident from the number of losses and repairs, as is obvious from the photos, especially to the faux ivory panels and bands to the top. The bonus to the loss of the frieze panels to the dome has a ‘bonus’, however, as their loss has revealed the most GORGEOUS faux blonde tortoiseshell underneath!
The box is dome/casket shaped.
The top has 3 bands, with the center one being the original. The 2 side bands are later ivorine.
The faux ivory and hand-painted medallions on the domed lid, have been saved and they depict Hindu Gods, Vishnu and Shiva.
The front and side panels are still in pretty good shape and are decorated with lac ink (indelible ink made from crushed beetles) depicting lovely floral designs.
The domed lid open to reveal a series of open compartments for envelopes, writing paper etc. and one lidded panel for stamps.
Inside the box are 2 paper labels: one probably being the original item ticket and the other with:
” Alice’s address is 272 Ashworth Ave, Toronto 4, Ontario”.
Probably, the original owner? Hence, we call it ‘Alice’s Box’.
What a journey/life this box has had!
Made in India, made its way to Canada, back to Ireland and then to Texas!
This is why, WE LOVE ANTIQUES...
Category
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Shell Boxes
Materials
Bone, Shell, Sandalwood
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 Boxes
Materials
Gold, Brass
Lacquered Eggshell Round Brule Box, Small 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...
Category
2010s Thai Art Deco Shell Boxes
Materials
Eggshell, Lacquer
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 Boxes
Materials
Gold Leaf
The Taj Mahal Black Marble Box with in Shell Inlaid Agra India 1950's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 1950's Agra Indian Shell and Black Marble Box with The Taj Mahal Inlays.Onyx Black Marble Box with Pietra Dura Intricate Abalone Inlay of the Taj Mahal.Fine Quality Shell Inlaid Taj Mahal Box.Black marble trinket box with an inlaid image of the Taj Mahal. This unusual piece has the details drawn on the white shell in black ink, giving it the appearance of a micro mosaic. The surface catches the light and shows some iridescence at different angles.The Anglo Indian style box is lined with black velvet.A Very fine intricate work of Islamic Art.From Agra, India. Circa 1950's.Great gift to express your Love.From a Private Estate Encino Collection.
DIMENSIONS: Height: 1.75 in.Width: 3.75 in.Depth: 2.75 in.About the Taj Mahal:
The Taj Mahal is a world-renowned monument located in Agra, India. It is considered one of the most iconic examples of Mughal architecture and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here's some information about the Taj Mahal:
1) History: The Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century as a mausoleum for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632 and was completed in 1653.
2) Architecture: The Taj Mahal combines elements of Islamic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish, and Indian architectural styles. It is primarily made of white marble, with intricate inlay work using semi-precious stones. The central structure is a large dome surrounded by four minarets at each corner.
3) Symbolism: The Taj Mahal is often regarded as a symbol of love. It was built as a testament to Emperor Shah Jahan's eternal love for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The gardens and reflecting pool in front of the Taj Mahal add to its romantic ambiance.
4) Location: The Taj Mahal is situated on the right bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Agra is located approximately 200 kilometers (125 miles) southeast of India's capital, New Delhi.
5) Visitors: The Taj Mahal attracts millions of visitors from around the world each year. It is open to the public, except on Fridays when it is reserved for Islamic prayers...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Islamic Shell Boxes
Materials
Marble
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 Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 Boxes
Materials
Shell, Fruitwood
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
Mid-Century Square Abalone Box
Located in Tampa, FL
An abalone on high quality brass square box with a rosewood interior. circa 1940s.
Category
1940s Vintage Shell Boxes
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Shell Boxes
Materials
Brass
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 Boxes
Materials
Abalone, Walnut, Lacquer
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell, 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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Shell Boxes
Materials
Shell
Antique Regency Boulle Tortoiseshell Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, GB
Boulle Style Front
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are thrilled to offer this Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Chest. The Tea Chest of sarcophagus shape with a gently tapering body and a...
Category
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Shell Boxes
Materials
Brass, Pewter
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 Boxes
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Shell Boxes
Materials
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood
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 Boxes
Materials
Brass
Anthony Redmile Shell Encrusted Duck or Swan Box Redmile Objects London England
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful RARE Anthony Redmile shell encrusted swan or duck form box, 20th c.
Red lined interior with "redmile objects london - england' stickers. Substantial weight.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Shell Boxes
Materials
Shell, Lacquer
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Shell Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
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 Boxes
Materials
Brass
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 Boxes
Materials
Quartz, Brass
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 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 ...
Category
1880s English Antique Shell Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Satinwood, Walnut
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 Boxes
Materials
Shell, Bamboo, Wood, Paint
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 Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Shell Boxes
Materials
Brass
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 Boxes
Materials
Wood, Shell
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 Boxes
Materials
Shagreen, Mother-of-Pearl
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Shell Boxes
Materials
Shell
Contemporary American Modern Oval Seashell Veneer Jewelry Box
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American Modern oval jewelry box with an applied brown and beige seashell exterior and green velvet interior.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Shell Boxes
Materials
Coral
Middle Eastern White Mosaic Moorish Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese mosaic marquetry wood box.
Small vintage walnut Syrian style box intricately decorated with Moorish m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Shell Boxes
Materials
Abalone, Shell, Fruitwood
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
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 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 Boxes
Materials
Ultrasuede, Wood, Shell
