Pen shell Pyramid Box attributed to Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
Made of polished pen shell which is a material that the manufacturer Maitland Smith often used.
Brass
Maitland Smith Jewelry Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Maitland Smith decorative jewelry box made of two tone tessellated pen shell with brass detailing.
Shell
$562Sale Price|25% Off
Tessellated Pen Shell Hinged Box Attributed to Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Minneapolis, MN
We are attributing this box to Maitland Smith, but it's also similar to pieces designed by Muriel Rudolph, who had a product line named The Rudolph Collection.
Shell
$1,840Sale Price|20% Off
Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maitland Smith tessellated stone box with a mother of pearl finial handle. The interior of the box is lined with a black felt and has a removable lid. The box rests on sterling silve...
Stone, Marble, Sterling Silver
Maitland Smith (Attributed) Tessellated Pen Shell, Bone & Wood Hinged Box, 1970s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is a very stylish tessellated pen shell, bone and wood box most likely by Maitland Smith and made in the Philippines.
Bone, Shell, Wood
Vintage Bronze and Tortoise Shell Turtle Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Signed Maitland Smith on the bottom.
Bronze
Maitland Smith Brown Penshell Cube Decorative Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
1980s decorative pen shell cube box attributed to Maitland Smith. Medium brown pen shell with dark gray tessellated stone accents.
Shell, Wood
Tessellated Penshell Box by Maitland Smith, Velvet Interior, 1980s
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated penshell decorative box with black velvet interior attributed to Maitland Smith
Shell
Bronze, Brass & Tiger Penshell Crocodile Box / Sculpture by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Large cast bronze, brass and crackled tiger penshell crocodile and dragonfly box / sculpture by Maitland Smith, circa 1990s. This hard to find piece is in very good vintage condition...
Brass
Vintage Maitland-Smith Penshell Decorative Box with Rope Tassel Base
By Maitland Smith
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A striking vintage decorative box by Maitland-Smith, showcasing the brand’s signature use of exotic materials and refined craftsmanship. The surface features a bold harlequin pattern...
Metal
Stunning Maitland Smith Shell Tasselated Boxes
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Exceptional Maitland Smith Tasselated tiger cowrie sea shells boxes with bronze shells top handles and bronze sea shell foot.
Shell
1970s Maitland Smith Faceted Brown Rectangular Turtle Box on Metal Stand
By Maitland Smith
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer this Maitland-Smith turtle shell box, circa 1970s, a sculptural and quietly luxurious accent piece elevated on an elegant metal stand.
Metal
$275Sale Price|26% Off
Faux Tessellated Tortoiseshell Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage jewelry box in faux tessellated tortoise shell with mother-of-pearl and Abolone shell edge, circa 1970s. Simple, elegant and unique. Bin #N Jj
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage Coconut Shell Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive mid century lidded box handcrafted and clad in a polished coconut shell mosaic, highlighted with twisted brass, bronze shaking hands as a handle and bronze ball feet.
Brass, Bronze
$85Sale Price|66% Off
Vintage Maitland Smith Lacquer Box Sea Shell Shape
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Chinese handcrafted lacquer wood handpainted jewelry box in a shape of sea shells clam.
Wood
Tessellated Penshell Jewelry Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated horn and pen shell jewelry box attributed to Maitland Smith
Shell
John Richard Vintage Beige Tessellated Shell Bone Decorative Wood Jewelry Box
By Maitland Smith, John Richard
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...
Ultrasuede, Wood, Shell
Sensational Tessellated Coconut Shell Box by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A sensational tessellated coconut shell box by Maitland-Smith, circa 1970.
Coconut
Unavailable
H 4.5 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
Green Mosaic Penshell Box with Brass Accent by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Decorative box all handcrafted in exotic materials featuring lacquered and hand dyed pen-shell over a wood frame. The box features mosaic shell inlays in beautiful hues of turquoise,...
Brass
Unavailable
H 6 in W 5 in D 5 in
Set of Mosaic Green Penshell Boxes with Brass Accents by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fitted with brass stars accents and removable lids which open to reveal black lacquered interiors with a velvet bottom. Signed with the Maitland Smith label on underside of the box ...
Brass
Unavailable
H 6 in W 5 in D 5 in
Decorative Box in Green Mosaic Penshell with Brass Star Accent by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Removable lid opens to reveal a black velvet interior. Signed with the Maitland Smith label on underside of the box.
Brass
Penshell Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish penshell storage box will make a great addition to your desk, or perhaps to be used simply as an object of beauty. Note: Last image shows a small flea-bit on the unde...
Shell
Coconut Shell Box
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Coconut shell box, Maitland-Smith. Great contemporary Craft coconut shell top in brass relief.
Coconut
Maitland Smith Pen Shell Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
A Maitland Smith pen shell box having chrome straps with buckles.
Chrome
Maitland-Smith Pen Shell Round Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
Maitland-Smith round pen shell box. Mahogany wood with brown pen shell overlay and brass accents.
Wood
Maitland-Smith Tessilated Tortoise Square Shell Hinged Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely and unusual hinged square box by Maitland -Smith with four black lacquered wood ball feet is tessellated tortoise shell.
Tortoise Shell, Wood
Maitland-Smith Box with Shells and Brass Feet
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
A large box, completely covered with shells. The feet and top pull are brass. Quite decorative.
Shell
Tesselated Shell Clad Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Danville, CA
Beautifully crafted Shell Clad Box with Mahogany interior raised on Brass Ball Feet by Maitland Smith.
Lacquered Shell and Bone Tapered Square Box, by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lacquered shell and bone tapered square box, by Maitland- Smith, complete with Buckskin lined interior.
Shell
Vintage Maitland-Smith Abalone Decorative Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Maitland-Smith Abalone decorative box. This stunning Post Modern/Hollywood Regency Abalone shell box can be used as a decorative cocktail table box or jewelry box.
Shell, Abalone
Faux Tortoise Shell Brass Hands Hinge Lid Box After Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Faux tortoise shell brass hands hinge lid box after Maitland Smith.
Brass
Exquisite Faux Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique three compartment drawer jewelry box, by Maitland-Smith. Faux tortoise shell finish with brass fittings.
Brass
Maitland-Smith Penshell and Brass Turtle Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a dyed green penshell and brass turtle box by Maitland-Smith probably from 1990s.
Brass
Sold
H 13.5 in Dm 9.5 in
Maitland Smith Vintage Tortoise Shell and Mother of Pearl lidded Box or Caddy
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout mid century bin or coffer handcrafted with a brass handle on a faux tortoise shell lid over a mother of pearl bin with a mahogany lining. Signed Maitland-Smith on the bottom.
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage Maitland Smith Tortoise and Brass Rectangular Hinged Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to present a remarkable and one-of-a-kind box by Maitland-Smith circa the 1970s. This rectangular box features a stunning crackled tortoiseshell finish, showcasi...
Brass
Sold
H 8 in W 12 in D 6.5 in
Maitland Smith Brass Footed Salmon Stone with Black Cabachon Large Hinged Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Maitland Smith One-Of-A-Kind Box with Salmon Stone and Black Cabachon Fitted with Brass Feet and Clasp Rosewood inlays, with tesselated stone detailing
Stone
Pink Shell Tessellated Maitland Smith Box
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Authentic Maitland Smith Box Tessellated with Pink Shell Hinged Walnut Interior.
Shell
Tessellated Exotic Shell & Wood Stash Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the manner of Maitland Smith Tessellated exotic shell stash box Wood Interior Fully removeable lid Beautiful tones of caramel to dark with hints of deep lavender Jewelry box, stas...
Shell, Wood
Large Box with Shells and Fauna
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
This is a very unique box by Maitland-Smith. The whole body is covered with shells, the top is adorned with a cluster of silvered metal stars, shells and crabs.
Tessellated Pen Shell and Brass Jewelry Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated pen shell and brass jewelry box with black velvet interior attributed to Maitland Smith.
Brass
Tessellated Pink Coral and Abalone Shell Boxes
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated pink coral and abalone shell boxes attributed to Maitland-Smith Tall is 9" tall x 4" diameter Short is 6" tall x 5.25" diameter.
Pink Coral, Brass
Set of Three Pink Coral and Abalone Shell Jewelry Boxes
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of three pink coral and abalone shell jewelry boxes. Measurement: 9.25" by 3.75" diameter 6" by 5.25" diameter 4" by 6.5" diameter.
Pink Coral, Brass
Faux Tortoise and Stone Dodecagon Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a lovely faux tortoise and stone 12 sided lidded box that is wood lined. In the manner of maitland smith.
Tortoise Shell
Large Seashell Encrusted Lidded Box with Silvered Crustaceans
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Maitland Smith.
Silver Plate, Brass
Selection of Modernist Boxes
By Michael Elkan
Located in Atlanta, GA
It measures 3" H x 9" W x 4" D. 2) Maitland-Smith tessellated shell box, American, circa 1980s.
Brass
Pair of Bronze Alligator Boxes with Dragonflies, Priced Individually
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid-century pair of cast bronze alligator boxes having a tortoise shell lid with a bronze dragonfly handle. Priced individually.
Bronze
Maitland Smith Abalone Shell Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
Mother of pearl tessellated box attributed to Maitland-Smith. Mother of pearl veneer in very pale green color over wood box. Black felt underside. Made in Philippines sticker on the ...
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Large Maitland Smith Penshell Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Mateo, CA
Large hinged penshell box by Maitland Smith. This box has a felt lined interior. It would be great for jewelry or use to hide your remotes on you coffee table. The box shows light we...
Shell
Beautiful Shell Motife Painted Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large decorative box having gorgeous shell painting on it.
Wood
Black Marble and Coconut Shell Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 1980’s black marble and coconut shell with brass inlaid box by Maitland Smith. Constructed of wood covered with marble and coconut shell with brass inlaid separating them.
Marble, Brass
Vintage Maitland-Smith Lg Tessellated Faux Tortoise Shell Hexagonal Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Vintage Hexagonal mosaic faux tortoise shell wooden box by Maitland-Smith with brass inlay.
Brass
Sold
H 10 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Maitland Smith Tessellated Shell Tissue Box with Seahorse Figural Accents
By Maitland Smith
Located in McKinney, TX
- Fits standard size cube Kleenex box - Tessellated shell and mother of pearl cladding - Lacquered wood interior - Silver tone metal base - By Maitland Smith (signed on bottom) ...
Mother-of-Pearl
Sold
H 8 in W 14 in D 7 in
Large Tessellated Pen-shell Jewelry Box, 1970s, Attributed to Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a great looking Large Tessellated Pen-shell Jewelry Box, Attributed to Maitland Smith.
Brass
Tessellated Pen Shell Jewelry Storage Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large tessellated two tone pen shell jewelry / storage box attributed to Maitland Smith .
Shell
Faux Tortoise and Mother of Pearl Lidded Box in the Style of Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a tall beautiful faux tortoise and mother of pearl lidded box with brass filigree knob on top and footed bottom. It has two compartments one on top with the lid and a small d...
Tortoise Shell
Sold
H 16.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Vintage Maitland Smith Harlequin Penshell Brass Footed Decorative Modern Box Urn
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Maitland Smith Lidded Box / Urn. Features a beautiful Harlequin pattern Penshell exterior resting on a footed brass neoclassical style tasseled base. The lid opens ...
Brass
Abalone Shell Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic little Maitland Smith domed storage box is fabricated in abalone shell and will make a wonderful catchall for keys, jewelry or just as a beautiful object.
Abalone
A Maitland Smith Oval Crushed Shell Veneered Box 1980s
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A Maitland Smith Oval Crushed Shell Veneered Box 1980s with Timber Lining
Sold
H 8.08 in W 12.21 in D 6.11 in
Crushed and Tessellated Coconut Shell Box by Maitland Smith, 1980s
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A Crushed and Tessellated Coconut Shell Veneered Lidded Box by Maitland Smith 1980s
Coconut
Large Maitland Smith Pen Shell and Mother-of-Pearl Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Miami, FL
Impressively-scaled decorative box by Maitland Smith, covered in tortoise-like pen shell with richly contrasting green and black stone straps with mother-of-pearl "buckles".
Stone
Sold
H 2.63 in W 8 in D 5.25 in
Handsome Tessellated Tortoise Shell Box with Brass Inlay by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith, Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Handsome tesselated tortoise shell dresser box with brass inlay made by Maitland Smith.
Brass
Unavailable|$30,000
H 24.25 in W 78.5 in D 9.25 in
Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable
By Clairtone
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...
Aluminum
Jewelry Box in Exotic Tigers Eye
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Decorative jewelry box in tessellated exotic tigers eye with velvet interior.
Precious Stone
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Tessellated Horn Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated horn jewelry box by Maitland-Smith.
Jade, Brass
Tessellated Horn Jewelry Box with Adventurine Green Stone Border
By Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
Tessellated horn box with green stone border on top. Mahogany lined interior and felt bottom. Maitland Smith, 1980s.
Stone
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