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French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ebony, Ormolu, Pewter and Tortoiseshell Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and rare French 19th century Louis XIV St. ebony, ormolu, pewter, and tortoiseshell
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks

Materials

Ormolu, Pewter

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ebony, Ormolu, Pewter and Tortoiseshell Desk
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ebony, Ormolu, Pewter and Tortoiseshell Desk

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ebony, Ormolu, Pewter and Tortoiseshell Desk

H 32.5 in W 55 in D 30 in
Faux Tortoiseshell Partners Desk by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Lake Worth, FL
. Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a 1980s Faux Tortoiseshell
Category

Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

Faux Tortoiseshell Partners Desk by Maitland-Smith
Faux Tortoiseshell Partners Desk by Maitland-Smith

Faux Tortoiseshell Partners Desk by Maitland-Smith

H 30 in W 52.25 in D 29.25 in
A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set, of shaped rectangular form with two glass inkwells, an
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Ivory, Tortoise Shell

A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set
A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set

A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set

H 4.5 in W 12.5 in D 9 in
Sicilian Writing Desk in Ebony Embellished with Tortoiseshell Inserts and Silver
Located in Barletta, IT
Writing desk in ebony embellished with tortoiseshell inserts and silver finishes. Drawers along
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Silver

Sicilian Writing Desk in Ebony Embellished with Tortoiseshell Inserts and Silver
Sicilian Writing Desk in Ebony Embellished with Tortoiseshell Inserts and Silver

Sicilian Writing Desk in Ebony Embellished with Tortoiseshell Inserts and Silver

H 48.82 in W 21.26 in D 42.52 in
Modernist Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Desk Pad, France 1970s
By Mercier Freres
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful French modernist desk blotter pad features streamlined high polish chromed metal
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Modernist Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Desk Pad, France 1970s
Modernist Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Desk Pad, France 1970s

Modernist Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Desk Pad, France 1970s

H 0.63 in W 16.94 in D 12 in
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ebony, Tortoiseshell, Brass, and Leather Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and unique French 19th century Louis XV st. ebony, tortoiseshell, brass, and leather
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ebony, Tortoiseshell, Brass, and Leather Desk
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ebony, Tortoiseshell, Brass, and Leather Desk

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ebony, Tortoiseshell, Brass, and Leather Desk

H 30 in W 47.25 in D 27.5 in
Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
An exquisite blend of elegance and functionality, this tortoiseshell double inkwell is a true
Category

Antique 1870s English Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell
Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell

Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell

H 8 in W 9.25 in D 11 in
Bronze and Tortoiseshell Blotter
Located in Tampa, FL
An 1890s English blotter. Bronze, tortoiseshell inside with a leather bottom. In very good
Category

Antique 1890s English Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Bronze and Tortoiseshell Blotter
Bronze and Tortoiseshell Blotter

Bronze and Tortoiseshell Blotter

H 9.5 in W 7 in D 1 in
Charles-Boulle Style Mounted Tortoiseshell Engraved Brass and Ebony Desk, 1900
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Florence, IT
Charles- Boulle style ormolu-mounted tortoiseshell engraved brass and ebony finish desk. Center or
Category

Early 20th Century French Baroque Desks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Charles-Boulle Style Mounted Tortoiseshell Engraved Brass and Ebony Desk, 1900
Charles-Boulle Style Mounted Tortoiseshell Engraved Brass and Ebony Desk, 1900

Charles-Boulle Style Mounted Tortoiseshell Engraved Brass and Ebony Desk, 1900

H 30.71 in W 55.12 in D 34.65 in
Antique English Silver & Tortoiseshell Inkwell
By Grey & Co, Birmingham
Located in Northampton, GB
Silver & Tortoiseshell Inkwell. The Inkwell of globular shape with a quilt cut glass body mounted with a
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique English Silver & Tortoiseshell Inkwell
Antique English Silver & Tortoiseshell Inkwell

Antique English Silver & Tortoiseshell Inkwell

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H 3.54 in W 7.09 in D 4.92 in
Louis XIV Tortoiseshell Boulle Bracket Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
case veneered in red tortoiseshell with ormolu mounts standing on Lions claw feet. Side glazed viewing
Category

Antique 1710s French Louis XIV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Louis XIV Tortoiseshell Boulle Bracket Clock
Louis XIV Tortoiseshell Boulle Bracket Clock

Louis XIV Tortoiseshell Boulle Bracket Clock

H 30.5 in W 16.5 in D 7.25 in
Large French Boulle Inlay Partners Desk Writing Table Desks
Located in Potters Bar, GB
a red faux tortoiseshell lacquer. The affect is startling and this desk is offered in perfect
Category

Vintage 1980s French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Large French Boulle Inlay Partners Desk Writing Table Desks
Large French Boulle Inlay Partners Desk Writing Table Desks

Large French Boulle Inlay Partners Desk Writing Table Desks

H 33 in W 65 in D 38 in
Small Early 1900's French Faux Tortoiseshell Table Clock
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Decorative Faux Tortoiseshell Arched Table Clock, Early 1900's France. Charming Small Table Clock
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Small Early 1900's French Faux Tortoiseshell Table Clock
Small Early 1900's French Faux Tortoiseshell Table Clock

Small Early 1900's French Faux Tortoiseshell Table Clock

H 6.5 in W 5 in D 2.5 in
Bamboo Desk Organizer
Located in Vallejo, CA
A vintage table top desk organizer. Made of bamboo and wicker. Beautiful tortoiseshell pattern to
Category

Mid-20th Century Bohemian Desk Sets

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Bamboo Desk Organizer
Bamboo Desk Organizer

Bamboo Desk Organizer

H 8.5 in W 9.5 in D 5 in
English Silver & Tortoiseshell Carriage Clock in Form of Bracket Clock
Located in London, GB
A good English Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell hump backed carriage clock. With a French 8 day
Category

Vintage 1910s English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver

English Silver & Tortoiseshell Carriage Clock in Form of Bracket Clock
English Silver & Tortoiseshell Carriage Clock in Form of Bracket Clock

English Silver & Tortoiseshell Carriage Clock in Form of Bracket Clock

H 5.52 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in
Fantastic French 19th Century Boulle Desk with Bronze Mounts
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent 19th century tortoiseshell Boulle desk features gorgeous bronze mounts and
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Fantastic French 19th Century Boulle Desk with Bronze Mounts
Fantastic French 19th Century Boulle Desk with Bronze Mounts

Fantastic French 19th Century Boulle Desk with Bronze Mounts

H 30.5 in W 59.5 in D 37 in
Boulle-styled panelled desk Napoleon IIV, late 1800s in bronze
Located in Milano, IT
creating faux tortoiseshell patterns, a testament to the skill of its craftsmen. The legs of the desk are
Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Boulle-styled panelled desk Napoleon IIV, late 1800s in bronze
Boulle-styled panelled desk Napoleon IIV, late 1800s in bronze

Boulle-styled panelled desk Napoleon IIV, late 1800s in bronze

H 30.32 in W 59.45 in D 36.62 in
Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty - Attributed Louis Majorelle - 1900
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk Attributed Louis Majorelle Style: Art Nouveau or Modernism or Jugendstil Year: 1900 Materials
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty - Attributed Louis Majorelle - 1900
Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty - Attributed Louis Majorelle - 1900

Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty - Attributed Louis Majorelle - 1900

H 45.67 in W 22.84 in D 35.83 in
A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk
By Pierre Gole
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk called “bureau Mazarin
Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Pewter

A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk
A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk

A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk

H 32.68 in W 70.8 in D 35.43 in
19th Century French Boulle Louis XVI Style Mazarin / Desk
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality 19th century French Boulle Mazarin desk, having wonderful classical scrolling
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Boulle Louis XVI Style Mazarin / Desk
19th Century French Boulle Louis XVI Style Mazarin / Desk

19th Century French Boulle Louis XVI Style Mazarin / Desk

H 31.11 in W 58.27 in D 31.5 in
Bureau Desk Fall Front Japanning Tortoishell Gilding Chinoiserie
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
decoration and tortoiseshell imitation ground and would have been a statement piece within the interior
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Lacquer

Bureau Desk Fall Front Japanning Tortoishell Gilding Chinoiserie
Bureau Desk Fall Front Japanning Tortoishell Gilding Chinoiserie

Bureau Desk Fall Front Japanning Tortoishell Gilding Chinoiserie

H 44.1 in W 38.19 in D 21.26 in
19th Century French Cartel Mantel Desk Clock Ormolu Mounts, Boulle Style
Located in Miami, FL
tortoiseshell typical of the period, and brass inlays to the case front and sides further accentuates the beauty
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Cartel Mantel Desk Clock Ormolu Mounts, Boulle Style
19th Century French Cartel Mantel Desk Clock Ormolu Mounts, Boulle Style

19th Century French Cartel Mantel Desk Clock Ormolu Mounts, Boulle Style

H 10.25 in W 5.75 in D 3 in
Boulle Work Bureau Plat
Located in Cheshire, GB
intricate brass embellishments on a red tortoiseshell ground and having ornate gilt metal mounts. The
Category

Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Boulle Work Bureau Plat
Boulle Work Bureau Plat

Boulle Work Bureau Plat

H 30.5 in W 61 in D 31.5 in
Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
top, brass inlay and tortoiseshell to the top, frieze and legs, gilded ormolu mounts, a single frieze
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat
Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat

Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat

H 28.35 in W 29.53 in D 18.9 in
Mid century vintage handblown Murano glass paperweight
Located in Allentown, PA
design in that the interior of the glass looks like tortoiseshell with beautiful tones of dark brown
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Mid century vintage handblown Murano glass paperweight
Mid century vintage handblown Murano glass paperweight

Mid century vintage handblown Murano glass paperweight

H 5 in W 3 in D 3 in
1890s, Antique Yellow Gold and Enamel Parasol Handle and Rib Tips
By Thomas Brigg & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
delicate jewelry work of their tortoiseshell and amber handles, or the weaving of the special silk they use
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

1890s, Antique Yellow Gold and Enamel Parasol Handle and Rib Tips
1890s, Antique Yellow Gold and Enamel Parasol Handle and Rib Tips

1890s, Antique Yellow Gold and Enamel Parasol Handle and Rib Tips

H 2.1 in Dm 0.9 in
French Ruby-Red Glass and Enamel Card Tray, Late 19th or Early 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
reclining goddess, on a faux red tortoiseshell ground Measures: Length 7.25 in. (18.41 cm.) long, width
Category

20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

French Ruby-Red Glass and Enamel Card Tray, Late 19th or Early 20th Century
French Ruby-Red Glass and Enamel Card Tray, Late 19th or Early 20th Century

French Ruby-Red Glass and Enamel Card Tray, Late 19th or Early 20th Century

H 7.25 in Dm 5.37 in
Early Victorian Boulle-Work and Ebony Inkstand after George Bullock
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
an overall design of tortoiseshell camellias against pewter leaves on a brass ground, centred on a
Category

Antique 1840s English Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Early Victorian Boulle-Work and Ebony Inkstand after George Bullock
Early Victorian Boulle-Work and Ebony Inkstand after George Bullock

Early Victorian Boulle-Work and Ebony Inkstand after George Bullock

H 0.1 in W 14.5 in D 0.1 in
Antique Sterling Silver Lady's Vanity Dressing Table Set Hair Clothes Brushes
By William Comyns & Sons 1
Located in Dublin, Ireland
fine silver mounted on Tortoiseshell work. The quality of Comyns work was astounding and encompassed
Category

20th Century English Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Lady's Vanity Dressing Table Set Hair Clothes Brushes
Antique Sterling Silver Lady's Vanity Dressing Table Set Hair Clothes Brushes

Antique Sterling Silver Lady's Vanity Dressing Table Set Hair Clothes Brushes

H 3.25 in W 14.25 in D 7.5 in
Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass
By J. C. Vickery
Located in London, GB
rosewood ink blotter, which is decorated with Boulle marquetry in tortoiseshell and brass, and was made
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass
Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass

Victorian Era Inkstand with Boulle Marquetry in Ebonised Wood and Brass

H 6.7 in W 15.16 in D 10.83 in
Boulle ta Table Clock in Wood and Brass from the Second Half of the 20th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Milano, MI
feature intricate designs created by inlaying brass, tortoiseshell or other decorative materials onto a
Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XIV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Boulle ta Table Clock in Wood and Brass from the Second Half of the 20th Century
Boulle ta Table Clock in Wood and Brass from the Second Half of the 20th Century

Boulle ta Table Clock in Wood and Brass from the Second Half of the 20th Century

H 22.84 in W 12.21 in D 5.91 in
French Pendulum Clock / Mantel Clock, Boulle Style Paris, circa 1870
Located in Berlin, DE
waisted case, veneered with red tortoiseshell and grilled on the sides, rests on four leaf feet. Gilded
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Pendulum Clock / Mantel Clock, Boulle Style Paris, circa 1870
French Pendulum Clock / Mantel Clock, Boulle Style Paris, circa 1870

French Pendulum Clock / Mantel Clock, Boulle Style Paris, circa 1870

H 22.45 in W 13.78 in D 5.91 in
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Cartel Clock Signed F.Lesage Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 19th century Louis XIV st. tortoiseshell, brass and ormolu Cartel Clock signed
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Cartel Clock Signed F.Lesage Paris
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Cartel Clock Signed F.Lesage Paris

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Cartel Clock Signed F.Lesage Paris

H 29.5 in W 13.25 in D 7.75 in
19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Ladies Bombe Bureau
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Dublin, IE
and tortoiseshell, known as Boulle (or, in 19th-century Britain, Buhl work).  
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Ladies Bombe Bureau
19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Ladies Bombe Bureau

19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Ladies Bombe Bureau

H 36.5 in W 30.04 in D 18.51 in
French Bureau Plat of Ebony and Brass Inlay with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
foliate cut brass inlays, with premiere-partie panels set with tortoiseshell grounds and brass inlay work
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French Bureau Plat of Ebony and Brass Inlay with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century
French Bureau Plat of Ebony and Brass Inlay with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century

French Bureau Plat of Ebony and Brass Inlay with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century

H 31.5 in W 61 in D 33 in
Italian style "bargueño". Tortoiseshell, wood, bronze. 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Uncovered sample desk made of wood, with the central part advanced and highlighted with a double
Category

Antique 18th Century European Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Italian style "bargueño". Tortoiseshell, wood, bronze. 18th century.
Italian style "bargueño". Tortoiseshell, wood, bronze. 18th century.

Italian style "bargueño". Tortoiseshell, wood, bronze. 18th century.

H 63 in W 53.94 in D 27.17 in
18th Century Northern European Tortoiseshell Lacquer Japanned Bureau Cabinet
Located in Southampton, NY
18th Century Northern European Tortoiseshell Lacquer Japanned Bureau Cabinet Secretary A rare and
Category

Antique 18th Century Unknown Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

18th Century Northern European Tortoiseshell Lacquer Japanned Bureau Cabinet
18th Century Northern European Tortoiseshell Lacquer Japanned Bureau Cabinet

18th Century Northern European Tortoiseshell Lacquer Japanned Bureau Cabinet

H 84.5 in W 49.5 in D 36 in
Midcentury Picture Frame Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite by Team Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Team Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful picture frame in faux tortoiseshell lucite and brass details by Team Guzzini
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Picture Frame Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite by Team Guzzini, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Picture Frame Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite by Team Guzzini, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Picture Frame Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite by Team Guzzini, Italy 1970s

H 5.12 in W 5.52 in D 2.17 in
19th Century Moorish Tortoiseshell and Bone Blue Velvet Lined Trinket Box
Located in High Wycombe, GB
19th Century Moorish Tortoiseshell and Bone Trinket Box, Lined with Blue Velvet. Ideal for
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Moroccan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

19th Century Moorish Tortoiseshell and Bone Blue Velvet Lined Trinket Box
19th Century Moorish Tortoiseshell and Bone Blue Velvet Lined Trinket Box

19th Century Moorish Tortoiseshell and Bone Blue Velvet Lined Trinket Box

H 1.97 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in
Box Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Silver Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Squared decorative jewelry box in tortoiseshell-effect lucite and Silver in Christian Dior style
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver

Box Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Silver Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1980s
Box Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Silver Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1980s

Box Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Silver Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1980s

H 1.97 in W 6.11 in D 6.11 in
Squared Box in Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing squared decorative jewelry box in tortoiseshell-effect lucite in Christian Dior
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Squared Box in Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Squared Box in Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s

Squared Box in Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s

H 3.15 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Picture Frame Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Attributed to Team Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Team Guzzini, Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful picture frame in faux tortoiseshell lucite attributed to Team Guzzini. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Picture Frame Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Attributed to Team Guzzini, Italy 1970s
Picture Frame Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Attributed to Team Guzzini, Italy 1970s

Picture Frame Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Attributed to Team Guzzini, Italy 1970s

H 10.04 in W 9.65 in D 5.12 in
Cabinet with Table, Tortoiseshell, Bronze, Etc, Italy, 17th Century and Later
Located in Madrid, ES
Bargueño. Tortoise, bronze, wood, iron. Italy, 17th century; rear table. Uncovered sample desk
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Bronze, Other

Cabinet with Table, Tortoiseshell, Bronze, Etc, Italy, 17th Century and Later
Cabinet with Table, Tortoiseshell, Bronze, Etc, Italy, 17th Century and Later

Cabinet with Table, Tortoiseshell, Bronze, Etc, Italy, 17th Century and Later

H 72.84 in W 60.24 in D 20.48 in
19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely fantastic 19C Anglo Ceylonese lap desk of museum quality. We can safely
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood

19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality
19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality

19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality

H 5.25 in W 16.9 in D 10 in
19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Desk Companion Tray
Located in Dallas, TX
and tortoiseshell and lac decoration. These are referred to as ‘Vizagapatam Boxes’. (2) The Bombay
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Wood

19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Desk Companion Tray
19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Desk Companion Tray

19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Desk Companion Tray

H 1.58 in W 16.25 in D 20.5 in
Antique French Empire Napoleonic Ormolu Parcel Gilt Bureau Desk Armchair, 1815
Located in Portland, OR
bureau (desk chair), circa 1815. The chair back and armrest of hooped shaped form, with a pair of parcel
Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Empire Napoleonic Ormolu Parcel Gilt Bureau Desk Armchair, 1815
Antique French Empire Napoleonic Ormolu Parcel Gilt Bureau Desk Armchair, 1815

Antique French Empire Napoleonic Ormolu Parcel Gilt Bureau Desk Armchair, 1815

H 32 in W 24.5 in D 22 in
Boulle Cabinet French Marquetry Inlay Credenza
Located in Potters Bar, GB
the ebony and faux tortoiseshell Such a classic look, Charles Andre Boulle was the furniture maker of
Category

Vintage 1980s French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Boulle Cabinet French Marquetry Inlay Credenza
Boulle Cabinet French Marquetry Inlay Credenza

Boulle Cabinet French Marquetry Inlay Credenza

H 41 in W 38 in D 20 in
Pair Boulle Inlay Side Tables Cocktail Table French Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Boulle was famous for his distinctive inlay work using brass and tortoiseshell - We have a whole range of
Category

Vintage 1980s Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair Boulle Inlay Side Tables Cocktail Table French Furniture
Pair Boulle Inlay Side Tables Cocktail Table French Furniture

Pair Boulle Inlay Side Tables Cocktail Table French Furniture

H 76 in W 58 in D 40 in
Murano Art Glass Manta Ray Tortoise Spotted Bowl Ashtray Vintage 1960s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in North Hollywood, CA
pontil. Mouth-blown with exclusive tortoiseshell color flowing pattern. It can be used as cigar ashtray
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Murano Art Glass Manta Ray Tortoise Spotted Bowl Ashtray Vintage 1960s
Murano Art Glass Manta Ray Tortoise Spotted Bowl Ashtray Vintage 1960s

Murano Art Glass Manta Ray Tortoise Spotted Bowl Ashtray Vintage 1960s

H 3 in W 8 in D 8 in
Early 19th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Bargueno Cabinet on Table Base
Located in Dallas, TX
tortoiseshell inlay decor, and a center door dressed with side columns and revealing four additional inside
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 19th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Bargueno Cabinet on Table Base
Early 19th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Bargueno Cabinet on Table Base

Early 19th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Bargueno Cabinet on Table Base

H 52 in W 38 in D 14 in
Ercole Barovier Toso Murano 1956 Opal Chalcedony Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
, orange, blue and green hues. The design has also been called "Tartaruga" (tortoiseshell). Would make a
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass

Ercole Barovier Toso Murano 1956 Opal Chalcedony Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Ercole Barovier Toso Murano 1956 Opal Chalcedony Italian Art Glass Flower Vase

Ercole Barovier Toso Murano 1956 Opal Chalcedony Italian Art Glass Flower Vase

H 8.75 in Dm 5.13 in
Spanish Renaissance Style, Set of Two on Stands, Inlaid Vargueno Cabinets
Located in Austin, TX
prized cabinets andvwere originally made as portable desks, thus the sturdy iron handles on the sides
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20th Century Spanish Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Spanish Renaissance Style, Set of Two on Stands, Inlaid Vargueno Cabinets
Spanish Renaissance Style, Set of Two on Stands, Inlaid Vargueno Cabinets

Spanish Renaissance Style, Set of Two on Stands, Inlaid Vargueno Cabinets

H 65 in W 55 in D 21 in
20th Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Inlays & Mounts
Located in Miami, FL
general, based on areas tortoiseshell framed or highlighted with dark wood moldings and surrounded by
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Buffets

Materials

Bronze

20th Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Inlays & Mounts
20th Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Inlays & Mounts

20th Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Inlays & Mounts

H 57.49 in W 36.23 in D 19.69 in
18th Original Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Carey Inlays
Located in Miami, FL
sample is where the decoration is conducted, in general, based on areas tortoiseshell framed or
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Buffets

Materials

Bronze

18th Original Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Carey Inlays
18th Original Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Carey Inlays

18th Original Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Carey Inlays

H 65 in W 50 in D 15 in
Mexican Cabinet with Nacar Shell Inlays, the Base and the Columns are Bronze
Located in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas
Mexican cabinet, 17th century This piece of furniture has integrated tortoiseshell and pearl shell
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Antique 1740s Mexican American Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mexican Cabinet with Nacar Shell Inlays, the Base and the Columns are Bronze
Mexican Cabinet with Nacar Shell Inlays, the Base and the Columns are Bronze

Mexican Cabinet with Nacar Shell Inlays, the Base and the Columns are Bronze

H 71.26 in W 61.03 in D 15.75 in
Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Commode in the Manner of Riesener, circa 1890
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
in the Frick Collection. This geometric equivalent of the inlaid brass and tortoiseshell work of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Commode in the Manner of Riesener, circa 1890
Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Commode in the Manner of Riesener, circa 1890

Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Commode in the Manner of Riesener, circa 1890

H 36.62 in W 55.91 in D 22.45 in
Louis XVI Style Commode after Jean-Henri Riesener by François Linke, circa 1905
By Jean-Henri Riesener, François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
lattice work, as appears on this commode, used on the desk for the Comte d'Orsay, talks of 'mosaic
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Commode after Jean-Henri Riesener by François Linke, circa 1905
Louis XVI Style Commode after Jean-Henri Riesener by François Linke, circa 1905

Louis XVI Style Commode after Jean-Henri Riesener by François Linke, circa 1905

H 37.01 in W 65.75 in D 25.6 in
French Louis Napoleon III Style Boulle Desk with Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay
Located in Lentate sul Seveso (Mb), IT
Napoleon III desk with bronze applications and gold leaf gilding. Inlay in engraved brass and
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20th Century Italian Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Louis Napoleon III Style Boulle Desk with Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay
French Louis Napoleon III Style Boulle Desk with Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay

French Louis Napoleon III Style Boulle Desk with Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay

H 31.5 in W 48.04 in D 24.41 in
English Art Deco Solid Tortoiseshell Bakelite & Chrome Mechanical Desk Clock
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Port Hope, ON
This very pretty English Art Deco 8-day mechanical desk clock features a geometric body of solid
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

English Art Deco Solid Tortoiseshell Bakelite & Chrome Mechanical Desk Clock
English Art Deco Solid Tortoiseshell Bakelite & Chrome Mechanical Desk Clock

English Art Deco Solid Tortoiseshell Bakelite & Chrome Mechanical Desk Clock

H 5 in W 8 in D 2.5 in
Saunders & Mackenzie English Art Deco Silver & Faux Tortoiseshell Photo Frame
By Sanders & Mackenzie
Located in New York, NY
English Art Deco sterling silver and faux tortoiseshell photograph frame with original wood backing
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Saunders & Mackenzie English Art Deco Silver & Faux Tortoiseshell Photo Frame
Saunders & Mackenzie English Art Deco Silver & Faux Tortoiseshell Photo Frame

Saunders & Mackenzie English Art Deco Silver & Faux Tortoiseshell Photo Frame

H 5.88 in W 3.88 in D 0.13 in
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