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Material: Shell
Pill Box Abalone Seashell
Pill Box Abalone Seashell

Pill Box Abalone Seashell

Located in New York, NY

A hand-crafted abalone seashell and alpaca metal pill box, circa 1960s, mid-20th century, Mexico. Box is oval with a beautiful iridescent abalone seashell top; top is hinged with fro...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Dunhill Eggshell and Enamel Cigarette Case
Art Deco Dunhill Eggshell and Enamel Cigarette Case

Art Deco Dunhill Eggshell and Enamel Cigarette Case

By Dunhill

Located in Red Lion, PA

Rare Art Deco Dunhill Silver-Plated & Lacquered Cigarette Case with Coquille d’Œuf Inlay – Circa 1930 This stunning Art Deco Dunhill cigarette case is a masterpiece of elegant desig...

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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

George III Sterling Silver-Mounted Etched Mother-of-pearl Snuff Box
George III Sterling Silver-Mounted Etched Mother-of-pearl Snuff Box

George III Sterling Silver-Mounted Etched Mother-of-pearl Snuff Box

Located in New York, NY

Georgian (George III) Period, sterling silver-mounted etched mother-of-pearl octagonal snuff box with hinged lid, London, year-hallmarked for 1803. The iridescent mother-of-pearl lid...

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid
Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid

Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) Cowrie shell snuff box with hinged lid, England, Ca. 1840's. Measures 3 inches long x 2 inches deep x almost 2 inches high. Sterling silver mount is engraved Mrs. Margaret Burke...

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1840s English Victorian Antique Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

FRENCH 1925 Art-Deco Black Lacquer & White Egg-Shell Lacquer Cigarette Case
FRENCH 1925 Art-Deco Black Lacquer & White Egg-Shell Lacquer Cigarette Case

FRENCH 1925 Art-Deco Black Lacquer & White Egg-Shell Lacquer Cigarette Case

Located in Miami, FL

A French art deco modernist cigarette case. This is a gorgeous cigarettes case created in Paris France during the art deco period, back in the 1925-1930. The case has been crafted i...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Georgian Faux Tortoiseshell & Silver Mounted Hinged Cigar Case C. 1830
Georgian Faux Tortoiseshell & Silver Mounted Hinged Cigar Case C. 1830

Georgian Faux Tortoiseshell & Silver Mounted Hinged Cigar Case C. 1830

Located in Atlanta, GA

This finely constructed cigar case is executed in a richly mottled tortoiseshell veneer, carefully framed and edged with ivory colored mounts and inlaid panels. The exterior presents...

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Shell

Vintage Conus Seashell Box, Sterling Mounts, Hallmarked, Italy, 20th Century
Vintage Conus Seashell Box, Sterling Mounts, Hallmarked, Italy, 20th Century

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Georgian Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Georgian (George III) Brass-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid
Large Georgian (George III) Brass-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid

Large Georgian (George III) Brass-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid

Located in New York, NY

Large, Georgian (George III), brass-mounted cowrie shell snuff box with hinged lid, England, Ca 1810. Measures 3 1/2 inches long x 2 1/4 inches deep x 2 1/4 inches high. Dark areas...

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1810s English George III Antique Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817
Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817

Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817

Located in valatie, NY

Scottish silver mounted tiger cowary shell snuff box, 1817. The hinged lid is inscribed with "W. Legget Stock Bridge 1817," surrounded a laurel wreath,...

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Early 19th Century Scottish Antique Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Petite Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Box, c. 1900
English Petite Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Box, c. 1900

English Petite Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This late 19th century English trinket box has an elegant design of lacquered papier-mâché with mother-of-pearl inlay. The inlaid decoration depicts a spray of various flowers which ...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Louis XV Mother-of-pearl Snuffbox
Louis XV Mother-of-pearl Snuffbox

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 Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860
Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860

Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined mid-19th century personal writing accessory, the rectangular case sheathed in richly mottled tortoiseshell veneer, its surface presenting a deep marbled pattern of honey an...

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Mid-19th Century English British Colonial Antique Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Shell, Velvet

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Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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H 2.75 in W 9.5 in D 5.75 in

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By Padgett & Braham Ltd

Located in New York, NY

Elizabeth II sterling silver box. Made by Padgett & Braham Ltd in London in 1963. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with gently curved top and tapering tab. Interior ...

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Swedish Art Deco Bronze Lidded Box by O.H. Lagerstedt, circa 1930s
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By O.H. Lagerstedt

Located in Stockholm, SE

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Very Rare 1867 Asprey & Co. Coromandel Dressing Table Box Sterling Silver Pearl
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By Asprey International Limited

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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H 0.5 in W 1.63 in D 1.25 in

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box
circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box

circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box

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H 1.25 in W 2.25 in D 1.75 in

circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A polished snail shell snuff box, circa 1800, French, Beaded brass mounts. Engraved: "Souvenir du Mt. St. Michel". 2 1/4" x 1 3/4" x 1 1/4".

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Moorish Style Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Art Deco Cigarette Box
Moorish Style Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Art Deco Cigarette Box

Moorish Style Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Art Deco Cigarette Box

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Moorish style cigarette music box inlaid with mother of pearl and ebony. Handcrafted using very fine Moorish micro mosaic inlaid geometric ...

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Circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box
Circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box

Circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box

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H 2.25 in W 1.25 in D 1.75 in

Circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A polished snail shell snuff box, c.1800, French, Beaded brass mounts. Engraved: "Souvenir du Mt. St. Michel". 2 1/4" x 1 3/4" x 1 1/4". We have been ...

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Early 19th Century Antique Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass