Antique Seashell Boxes
Metal Seashell Jewelry Box, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Metal seashell jewelry box. France, late 19th century.
It has silk inside.
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Seashell Boxes
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Metal
Antique English "Victorian” Framed Seashell Shadow Box, Circa 1860-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English "Victorian” Framed Seashell Shadow Box, Circa 1860-1870.
Exotic Shell Collection
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Shell, Wood
Rare Matthew Linwood Gilt Georgian English Sterling Silver Seashell Form Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shell or seashell. The interior of the box is gilt.
It was made by Matthew Linwood II, who was a very
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 0.99 in W 1.19 in L 1.42 in
English 1920 "Radiance" Biscuit Tin
Located in Stamford, CT
"Radiance" brand biscuit tin from England 1920. Made with a walnut and marquetry look with seashell
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Early 20th Century English Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Metal
19th Century Coffret with Mother of Pearl
Located in Opole, PL
tiles.
This item is from Q3 of the 19th century.
The mother of pearl is made of two types of seashell
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Late 19th Century European Antique Seashell Boxes
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Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Plastic
Antique Sailors Valentine with Niagara Falls
Located in Palm Beach, FL
decorated with exotic seashells around a convex glass lens decorated on the inside with shell and pink coral
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Shell
Art Nouveau Gold-Plated and Enameled Copper Matchstick Box Holder
Located in Barcelona, ES
Seashell shaped Art Nouveau matchstick box holder. Gold-plated copper, seashell and box holder
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Copper
19th Century Sailor's Valentine
Located in Nantucket, MA
. Interestingly, the island women had a long tradition of creating beautiful designs from their local seashells
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Mid-19th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Shell, Mahogany
Double Sailor's Valentine of Sea Shells and Motto "Ever Thine"
Located in Downingtown, PA
A double sailor's valentine with Spanish Cedar box with two sides. The right side with a central
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Early 20th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Shell
Wakasa-Nuri Lacquer Bundai, Ryoshobako, Fubako Set
Located in PARIS, FR
used to put books or scrolls and, later, to write.
Rectangular ryoshibako (letter and document box
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
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Vintage 1924 Silver Guilloche Translucent Yellow Enamel Cigarette Case 3.65 Inch
Located in New York, NY
A vintage, 1924, measuring 3.65" x 1.85", silver guilloche, rounded rectangular form with translucent yellow enamel, with champlevé white enamel edges, cigarette case is a small cont...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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W 1.85 in L 3.65 in
Antique Brown Leather Riding Boots with Trees, 1890s Austria
By Rudolf Scheer & Söhne
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
A pair of exquisite decorative brown leather riding boots made by Austrian Imperial shoemaker Scheer - Purveyor of the imperial and royal court of the Austrian and Hungarian empire.
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1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Leather
Hermès Paris Sterling Silver Bolide Bag Pill Box Charm Pendant
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Fine sterling silver pill box in the likeness of an Hermes Bolide bag, by Hermes. The box can be used in a multitude of ways: as a standard pillbox, a pendant, or as a charm. Almos...
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Late 20th Century Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 1.85 in W 1.75 in D 0.6 in
Taxidermy Composition with Rare Exotic Birds in a Large Bowed Glass Case
Located in Leuven , BE
A wonderful glass case with a selection of 20 rare exotic birds in a natural environment of tree branches and grass. The case has a rare bowed front glass and is in good condition fo...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes
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Organic Material
H 27.96 in W 40.16 in D 9.45 in
Edwardian Hand Painted Display Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful Edwardian cabinet with hand painted floral motifs and women figures on wood.
Cabinet has 3 glass panels--no key, lock has been removed.
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Early 20th Century Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Glass, Wood
French Mahogany Art Nouveau Writing Desk Signed Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Signed ‘Louis Majorelle’ Art Nouveau desk with the sinuous lines and curves typical of the style. Four curved-front drawers retaining their original ormolu Art Nouveau pulls and with...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Seashell Boxes
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Ormolu
Gothic revival oak wardrobe
Located in Cheshire, GB
Gothic revival oak wardrobe the projecting cornice above two large panelled doors having Gothic carving throughout, the two panelled doors opening to reveal a large storage area and ...
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Early 20th Century British Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Oak
Antique 1920's Folk Art Picture Frame Beach Souvenirs Photos Shells Sand Card
Located in Munich, DE
This highly unusual picture frame was handcrafted in 1920 ca, probably as a souvenir of a nice sea side summer holiday.. It is made out of cardboard and sand and decorated with a var...
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1920s French Folk Art Antique Seashell Boxes
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Paper, Shell
H 19.69 in W 25.6 in D 1.38 in
Louis Majorelle Signed French Art Nouveau Game Table, circa 1900
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Art Nouveau marquetry walnut and exotic wood game table signed by Louis Majorelle. The tabletop is decorated with large leaves and stems. Stylized with fine marquetry side a...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Walnut
English 19th Century Victorian Locking Tantalus with Three Cut Glass Decanters
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period wooden tantalus from the 19th century, with three cut glass decanters, key locking mechanism and silver metal accents. Created in England during the reign...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Metal
H 12 in W 14.5 in D 5.75 in
Beautiful Antique Oval Shell Shadow Box Diorama
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely Nantucket 19th century oval shell diorama having artistically arranged collection of natural shells against pale blue background. The old world frame is dark wood and there's...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Shell, Glass, Wood
Small Footed Mexican Sterling Silver & Malachite Dresser or Table Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mexican sterling silver box.
With a malachite cabochon to the lid surrounded by silver knops.
The rim of the lid is braided, and the side of the body is decorated with knop...
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20th Century Mexican Modernist Antique Seashell Boxes
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Malachite, Sterling Silver
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H 1.25 in W 1.88 in L 2.25 in
Primitive Hand Carved Bridal Chest
Located in Pasadena, TX
Primitive hand carved Bridal chest
European primitive trunk with floral details and wood appliques.
Key opens to a to reveal a deep storage. Bun feet. Keyed lock.
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Early 20th Century Asian Rustic Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Wood
Large 18th Century French Lock and Key
Located in Houston, TX
Large 18th century French iron lock and key. This handsome french iron lock comes with the original key and makes an interesting coffee table accessory or paperweight.
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Iron
Art Deco display cabinet / showcase / bookcase in walnut, France, Circa 1920
By Paul Follot, Maurice Dufrêne
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Cabinet / display case / show case / bookcase with glass door, in walnut.
In the style of the productions of Follot, Dufrène.
Art Deco.
France, Circa 1920.
Carved fruit baskets on...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
H 49.22 in W 23.63 in D 14.57 in
Art Deco display cabinet / showcase / bookcase in walnut, France, Circa 1920
By Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Cabinet / display case / bookcase with glass door, in walnut.
In the style of the productions of Follot, Dufrène.
Art Deco.
France, Circa 1920.
Carved fruit baskets on the door.
Pr...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
H 59.06 in W 27.17 in D 15.36 in
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Victorian Era Margate Grotto England Seashell and Painted Souvenir Trinket Box
Located in Peabody, MA
Victorian era seashell decorated souvenir box from the famed Margate Grotto in England. Two
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1890s British Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes
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Shell, Wood, Paint
H 5 in W 8.75 in D 5.5 in
English Victorian Period 19th Century Jewelry Box with Inlaid Seashell Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
seashell motif. This English Victorian period jewelry box is a splendid exemplar of 19th-century
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes
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Wood, Ash, Birch, Mahogany, Walnut
H 5 in W 11.75 in D 7.75 in
Antique English Georgian Inlaid & Banded Satinwood 4-Decantur Tantalus, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique English Georgian satinwood handled tantalus box features ebonized banding throughout and
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Moroccan Gothic Repousse Silver and Gilt Copper Treasure Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
square nail heads, foliage and butterflies in high relief; it is further dressed with real seashells
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Mid-19th Century Moroccan Gothic Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Copper
H 18.5 in W 24.5 in D 14.5 in
18th Century George III Sheraton Inlaid Knife Box
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century George III Sheraton inlaid knife box with serpentine front and fitted interior
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Late 18th Century Irish George III Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Mahogany, Boxwood, Ebony
Pair of Antique English Mahogany Knife Cutlery Boxes
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of Antique English Mahogany Knife Cutlery Boxes
This exquisite pair of knife boxes is
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Neopolitan Shell Collage
Located in New York, NY
A Neopolitan shell collage with individual natural seashells forming a floral bouquet, issuing from
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Seashell Boxes
Sailor Made Victorian Shellwork Box
Located in Nantucket, MA
Sailor made Victorian seashell encrusted hinged box with four tintypes portraits of a sailor and
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1870s American Folk Art Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Shell
French 1819-1838 Baroque Louis XV Snuff Box Carved Agate And Chiseled 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
French snuff box in agate and gold.
Exceptional and very rare oval snuff box, created in Paris
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1810s French Baroque Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 2.09 in D 1.31 in L 2.56 in
Small Antique Japanese Lacquered Incense Container Kogo
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small antique Japanese lacquered round box used to contain incense powder (it is called Kogo
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Early 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Victorian Enamel Pearl Gold Locket Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
garments alive in the wind, surrounded by aquatic plants and standing in a seashell. Look closer and notice
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1870s Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Large Double Sailor's Valentine with Heart and Star & Motto Home to Stay
Located in Downingtown, PA
numbers of small seashells. These were originally made between 1830 and 1890, and they were designed to be
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Mid-19th Century Bajan Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Shell
H 3 in W 28.13 in D 14.13 in
A Fine Large Double Sailor's Valentine
Located in Downingtown, PA
The large double valentine is in an octagonal, glass fronted hinged wooden box. The left side
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19th Century Bajan Antique Seashell Boxes
Italy 1850 Roma Papal States Grand Tour Etruscan Revival Bracelet in 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
"Abundance".
Gemstones: Two layers carvings of natural seashell with oval natural black onyx gemstones
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Mid-19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
W 1.61 in D 0.33 in L 7.75 in
Antique Collar Box Made of Seashells
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous antique collar box made of seashells and lined in felt. This one of a kind shell adorned
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1910s Folk Art Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Shell, Felt
Darling Miniature Antique English Walnut Inlay Jewelry Box
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A beautifully made 19th century walnut inlay treasure box that's a miniature chest of drawers
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19th Century English Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Rare Antique Hilliard & Thomason Sterling Silver Seashell Form Nutmeg Grater
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very rare English sterling silver nutmeg grater.
It is modeled as a full bodied scallop seashell
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 1.34 in W 1.3 in L 1.66 in
Wedgwood Majolica Sardine Box Shell Pattern Turquoise Wicker, English, Date 1877
By Wedgwood
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Wedgwood Majolica sardine box shell pattern on turquoise ground wicker, English, Dated 1877
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1870s English Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Majolica
H 3.5 in W 7.5 in D 6.75 in
Japanese Lacquer Clam Shaped Incense Box, Kogo, by Zohiko, Meiji Period, Japan
By Zōhiko Studio
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine Japanese lacquer kogo, box for incense, in the shape of two clams, by Zohiko, Meiji
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
H 2.75 in W 4.75 in D 2.75 in
Antique 19th Century Sailor's Valentine in Wrought Iron Table Frame
Located in Peabody, MA
octagonal shadow boxes, hinged together and fitted with glass panes, displayed elaborate floral and
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Mid-19th Century Bajan Folk Art Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Wrought Iron
Bronze Male Sculptures Figurative Candlestick Holders, Pair, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
, rolled up pants, seashells and flowers at feet/base, etc. Many details as shown. Set is shown holding
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19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Three Victorian Shellwork Flower Arrangements
Located in Richmond, London
bouquets are handcrafted from hundreds of different seashells, meticulously positioned, using wire and
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Shell
Japanese Important Black Lacquer Masterpiece Castle
Located in South Burlington, VT
creation of patterns with eggshells, seashells, and pine needles and the use of the togidashi maki-e, a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Small 19th-20th Century Green and Brown Banded Tulip Seashell Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small 19th-20th century green and brown banded tulip seashell box.
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Late 19th Century Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Shell
Satinwood Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
conch seashell.
Inside there is traces of the original lining and a bone handled lid.
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18th Century and Earlier British Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Wood, Bone
Collection of Seashells in a Satinwood Box, 1820
Located in Avington, Hampshire
Collection of seashells in a satinwood box 1820
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19th Century British Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Shell
Superb Antique French Sterling Silver 64 Piece Dinner Flatware Set with Seashell Pattern
Located in San Marcos, CA
setting for twelve with matching serving pieces, all with elegant Puiforcat "Sevigne" style seashell
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vitrine Painted in Faux Zinc Finish
Located in US
Shadow Box Lined in Original Coral Colored Velvet. Presently Housing a Collection of Seashells (sold
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19th Century French Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Wood, Glass, Paint
Satinwood Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
inlaid conch seashell. The chequered stringing continues around the edges of the box along with a
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18th Century and Earlier British Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Satinwood
19th Century Victorian Americana Seashell Shadowbox Collection
Located in Richmond, VA
faced lid. Some compartments have name tags and cotton padding. Box has all-over expected age wear and
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Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Shell, Wood
Walnut Venner Biedermeier Box with a Shell
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bokkmark vennersd Biedermeier box with a matching seashell.
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Seashell Boxes
19th Century Nautical Victorian Lidded Shadowbox with Seashells
Located in Richmond, VA
faced lid and individual compartments. Box has all-over expected age wear and scratches. Measures: 13
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Mid-19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Shell, Glass, Wood
19th Century Nautical Victorian Seashell Collection in Shadowbox
Located in Richmond, VA
faced lid with cotton padded compartments. Box has all-over expected age wear and scratches. Measures 13
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Mid-19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Seashell Boxes
Materials
Shell, Glass, Wood
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Find a variety of antique seashell boxes available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique seashell boxes — often made from metal, mahogany and shell — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique seashell boxes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique seashell boxes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Nouveau, folk art and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique seashell boxes over the years, but those made by Zōhiko Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Prices for antique seashell boxes start at $150 and top out at $19,800 with the average selling for $3,600.
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