Antique French shell work box displayed with other treasured objects on a french desk

Antique French Shell Work Souvenir Box

$195.00
$195.00
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Antique French shell work box displayed with other treasured objects on a french desk
  • Antique French shell work box displayed with other treasured objects on a french desk
  • Antique French shell work box with a variety of shells including pearly big shell on blue paper box
  • Antique French shell work souvenir box with pearly shell centerpiece close up
  • Detailed view of shells and aged surface on antique French box
  • Side view of antique French shell work keepsake box
  • Antique French shell covered box viewed from above
  • French 19th-century shell work souvenir box side details
  • French 19th-century shell work souvenir box back view
  • Interior of antique French shell work souvenir box
  • Antique French Shell Work Souvenir Box
Antique French Shell Work Souvenir Box

Antique French Shell Work Souvenir Box

$195.00
$195.00
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Made as a keepsake to carry home, this antique French shell work box captures the romance of 19th-century travel in the most charming way. Tiny shells were carefully arranged across its surface, with a beautiful pearly shell at the center, creating the kind of intricate, handmade beauty that makes antique shell work so collectible.

Imagine it on your bedside table holding a few treasured pieces of jewelry, on a writing desk, or simply with your collection of antique boxes and objects gathered over time. It's small enough to fit almost anywhere, distinctive enough to invite a closer look. If you love French antiques with a story behind them, this is the kind of little treasure that brings another layer of history to your collected home.

  • Measures 5" x 3-1/2" x 2-1/2"h.
Shipping

Shipping & Delivery

Each order is carefully prepared, wrapped, and packed in-house with attention to detail to ensure a safe and beautiful arrival. Fragile antiques and decorative items receive additional care in preparation and packaging. Multiple-item orders may ship separately. Packages are sent via UPS or USPS Priority Mail, selected based on the size and weight of each order.

Shipping is calculated as follows:

$0 – $45.00 = $9.00
$45.01 – $65.00 = $12.00
$65.01 – $90.00 = $15.00
$90.01 – $125.00 = $18.00
$125.01 – $149.00 = $24.00

Complimentary shipping is included on all U.S. orders over $150.

Please note: We are unable to ship to P.O. Boxes.
Collector’s Notes.

Shell work became especially popular during the 19th century, particularly in European port towns. Small shell-covered boxes were treasured as souvenirs of travel and were often brought home as sentimental gifts for loved ones.

Each was individually arranged, making these little antiques wonderfully personal and unique.

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