Sold2024Four 19th C. Shell & Silver Snuff BoxesFour 19th C. shell and silver-mounted snuff boxes to include three cowrie shells and one mussel shell. One cowrie shell has Scottish "JF" hallmark stamp (possibly Jacob Feinmesser). Largest: 2-1/2in tSee Sold Price
Sold201619th Century Carved Tortoise Shell Box. With carved19th Century Carved Tortoise Shell Box. With carved figures in a continuous landscape scene. Dia. 3 3/4"(crack on bottom)See Sold Price
Sold2023Assembled 18th and 19th Century Exotic Shell Snuff BoxesSnuff Boxes. Four total boxes, one oval and one oblong.See Sold Price
Sold201619th c. tortoise shell box w/ mother of pearl inlaid19th century tortoise shell carved box with mother of pearl inlaid (hinge need repair), 4.1"x3.1"x0.55" , NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING OF TORTOISE SHELLSee Sold Price
Sold2015Early 19th C Chinese Carved Tortoise Shell BoxEarly 19th C Chinese Carved Tortoise Shell Box intricately carved with numerous figures in gardens and flowers on all sides; original Chinese silk brocade round box. Good condition, a few short flakesSee Sold Price
Sold2022A 19TH CENTURY GOLD MOUNTED SHELL CAMEO BOXA 19TH CENTURY GOLD MOUNTED SHELL CAMEO BOXUNMARKEDThe hinged lid with a central domed carved cameo depicting the sinistral profile of a lady and gentleman, within a border of shells and scrolls, rubSee Sold Price
Sold202319th Century Conch Shell Inlaid Candle Box19th Century Conch Shell Inlaid Candle Box. 7 1/4" W 17 1/2" H ALL DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY CONDITION STATEMENT GIVEN BY LANGSTON AUCTION GALLERY ARE STRICTLY OPINIONS AND LANGSTON'S SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSSee Sold Price
Sold201519TH CENTURY CHINESE TORTOISE SHELL TRINKET BOX19TH CENTURY CHINESE TORTOISE SHELL TRINKET BOX 4"X3"X3"See Sold Price
Sold202019th Century Boulle Tortoise Shell Decorated Box19th century Boulle tortoise shell decorated ebonized left top hinged box with gilt bronze scroll feet. Dated 1842 on cover. Scroll work decoration with flying dragons. Brass line inlay on sides. SomeSee Sold Price
Sold202319th Century Mahogany Conch Shell Inlaid Dressing Box19th Century Mahogany Conch Shell Inlaid Dressing Box . 16" W 12" D 7" H ALL DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY CONDITION STATEMENT GIVEN BY LANGSTON AUCTION GALLERY ARE STRICTLY OPINIONS AND LANGSTON'S SHALL HAVESee Sold Price
Sold201619th century tortoise shell on wood sewing box19th century tortoise shell on wood sewing box (top wrinkle), 4"Hx11.5"x8.1" , NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING OF TORTOISE SHELLSee Sold Price
Sold2021Early 19thC Shell BoxShell box, early 19th century, 2" H x 10" W x 6 1/2" D. Provenance: Gloucester, Massachusetts.See Sold Price
Sold202213 Decorative Boxes: Quill, Shell, Mother of Pearl13 Boxes Including Boulle and Quill, Mostly 19th Century. Comprising quill card case, shell box, and 11 various boulle boxes including card case with mother of pearl inlay. {Approximate dimensions oveSee Sold Price
Sold2023European Silver Cowry Shell Snuff Box, 19th CenturyEuropean Silver Cowry Shell Snuff Box, 19th Century. Unmarked, but tests fo silver. Weight Approx., 125 grams Measures Approx., 3.5 inches x 2.25 inches x 1.75 inches tall Domestic Shipping: $25See Sold Price
Sold2019A Victorian Silver-Plate Mounted Tortoise Shell CardA Victorian Silver-Plate Mounted Tortoise Shell Card Box 19th century Height 4 x width 4 5/8 x depth 3 1/8 inches. Estimate $500-700 Property from an Important Private CollectionSee Sold Price
Sold2020Continental Silver Purple Cowry Shell Snuff Box, 19th CContinental silver purple Cowry Shell snuff box, 19th Century. Monogrammed "AL" to the underside. Unmarked silver marks. Weight Approx., 48 grams Measures Approx., 3.25 inches x 1.5 inches x 0.75 inchSee Sold Price
Sold2018Fine Gilt Metal Shell Snuff BoxPossibly French; c. 18th - 19th century. Fine gilt metal scallop shell snuff box. Unmarked. 2" (5 cm). Standard shipping to the continental United States for this lot is $21.00 and includes signatureSee Sold Price
Sold201619th c. English sterling & tortoise shell box19th century English sterling and tortoise shell cigarette box, 2.1"Hx6.1"x4.1" , NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING OF TORTOISE SHELLSee Sold Price
Sold2023INLAID BOX CONTAINING DECORATIVE SHELLWORK VALENTINES Box height 10”INLAID BOX CONTAINING DECORATIVE SHELLWORK VALENTINES19th Century box, age of shells unknownMahogany box with fruitwood banding, fitted with a lift top and a full-width drawer and raised on brass ballSee Sold Price
Sold2024Three George III Tortoise Shell BoxesThree George III Tortoise Shell Boxes Late 18th/Early 19th Century comprising two tea caddies and a jewelry casket. Height of box 2 1/2 x width 6 x depth 3 1/2 inches.See Sold Price
Sold20242PC William Comyns Silver & Shell Figural BoxesEngland,Late 19th- Early 20th Century Includes a shell lidded silver box with inlaid silver swag, lyre, and medallion supported by four shapely legs and a smaller matching box. Silver, shell Each markSee Sold Price
Sold201619th c. tortoise shell and enamel brass box19th century possible Austrian tortoise shell and enamel brass box (the back of box crack), 4"Hx6.25"x4.2" , NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING OF TORTOISE SHELLSee Sold Price
Sold2023European Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff BoxEuropean Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box, 18th / 19th Century. Unmarked, tests for silver. Weight Approx., 77.35 grams Measures Approx., 3.25 inches x 2.5 inches x 1.5 inches tall Domestic Shipping: $20See Sold Price
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