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Dutch Colonial Indonesian Tortoiseshell Box with Gilded Brass mounts
Dutch Colonial Indonesian Tortoiseshell Box with Gilded Brass mounts

Dutch Colonial Indonesian Tortoiseshell Box with Gilded Brass mounts

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Of superb quality, this red tortoise shell box with beautifully executed gilded brass mounts was

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Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Brass

19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box
19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box

19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th-century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver-Mounted 2-Compartmented Box, European, possibly

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Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.
Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.

Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.

Located in Buchanan, MI

Tortoise shell decorative box with bun feet. We have other tortoise boxes similar in form that

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19th Century English Anglo-Indian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoise Shell Glove Box and Basket
Tortoise Shell Glove Box and Basket

Tortoise Shell Glove Box and Basket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Victorian silver plate and tortoiseshell basket. And tortoiseshell glove box. The box measures

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Early 20th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Art Deco English Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Box, circa 1920
Art Deco English Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Box, circa 1920

Art Deco English Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Box, circa 1920

Located in Pearland, TX

A stylish antique Art Deco English tortoise shell and mother of pearl tessellated box with a hinged

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box
Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box

Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Charming early 19th century box decorated in faux tortoise shell and having zig zag patterned

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Early 19th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Ebony, Wood

Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box
Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box

Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive Anglo Indian box crafted in mahogany and clad in tortoise shell decorated with bone

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box
Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box

Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive antique Anglo Indian box crafted in mahogany, clad in tortoise shell, and ambitiously

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

Antique English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Antique English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Antique English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Located in New Orleans, LA

A beautiful tea caddy. The tortorise shell color is perfection.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box
Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box

Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout exotic Anglo Indian lidded box handcrafted in mahogany and clad in tortoise shell with

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Mirror, Mahogany

Petite Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box
Petite Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box

Petite Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

tortoise shell and decorated with elaborate lacy bone designs, featuring an etched and painted center

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

Serpentine Form Regency Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Serpentine Form Regency Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Serpentine Form Regency Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Rare serpentine form English Regency tea caddy. The base with sloping sides, the interior with two fitted compartments.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890
Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890

Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890 w/ Original Keys.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863
Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863

Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863

Located in Norton, MA

Antique a Victorian silver and simulated tortoise shell case, the lid with an applied monogram

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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

English Tortoiseshell Box
English Tortoiseshell Box

English Tortoiseshell Box

Located in New York, NY

English tortoiseshell box. Ovoid shaped lidded snuffbox with integral handle of richly patterned

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Early 1900s English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box
Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box

Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box

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19th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Anglo Indian Tortoiseshell And Ivory Trinket Box
Anglo Indian Tortoiseshell And Ivory Trinket Box

Anglo Indian Tortoiseshell And Ivory Trinket Box

Located in Tampa, FL

Anglo Indian tortoiseshell and ivory trinket box dating to the turn of the century. This finely

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Early 1900s Indian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Ivory, Tortoise Shell

Regency Tortoiseshell Box With Sterling Silver Details
Regency Tortoiseshell Box With Sterling Silver Details

Regency Tortoiseshell Box With Sterling Silver Details

Located in Tampa, FL

A fine Regency period tortoiseshell box, accented with sterling silver and ivory details. This is a

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1810s English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Italian Tortoiseshell & Enamel Dresser Box
Italian Tortoiseshell & Enamel Dresser Box

Italian Tortoiseshell & Enamel Dresser Box

Located in Bradenton, FL

Late 19th / early 20th Century Italian trinket/dresser box. Box features embossed brass frame with

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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Tortoiseshell Casket Box With Rippled Serpentine Sides
Tortoiseshell Casket Box With Rippled Serpentine Sides

Tortoiseshell Casket Box With Rippled Serpentine Sides

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare Dutch 18th century Tortoiseshell box with rippled serpentine sides embellished with silver

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1780s Dutch Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box
Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box

Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extremely rare, early Swiss automaton singing bird box by the famed Charles Bruguier is housed

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19th Century Swiss Louis XV Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Gold

Engraved Tortoiseshell Music Box with French Revolutionary Inscription
Engraved Tortoiseshell Music Box with French Revolutionary Inscription

Engraved Tortoiseshell Music Box with French Revolutionary Inscription

Located in London, GB

This finely engraved and inscribed tortoiseshell music box is a precious piece of French Revolution

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Early 19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell And Mother Of Pearl Box
Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell And Mother Of Pearl Box

Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell And Mother Of Pearl Box

Located in Dallas, TX

Circa 1750. Tortoiseshell and mother of pearl box with sliding top from Mexico 18th century

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1750s Mexican Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

A large Edwardian shaped rectangular silver and tortoiseshell piqué box
A large Edwardian shaped rectangular silver and tortoiseshell piqué box

A large Edwardian shaped rectangular silver and tortoiseshell piqué box

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A large Edwardian shaped rectangular silver and tortoiseshell piqué box, the hinged lid with a

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box
French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box

French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A high quality and most elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box. This

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Ormolu

Austrian Tortoise Shell Silver Box
Austrian Tortoise Shell Silver Box

Austrian Tortoise Shell Silver Box

Located in Delft, NL

Austrian Tortoise shell Silver box Austrian Tortoise shell Silver box in the shape of an envelope

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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900
Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900

Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900

By Bontems

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Singing bird box by bontems of Paris, Circa 1900. Tortoisesheel embellished with

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Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

17th-18th Century Spanish Colonial Box With Domed Top
17th-18th Century Spanish Colonial Box With Domed Top

17th-18th Century Spanish Colonial Box With Domed Top

Located in Dallas, TX

Spanish Colonial inlaid bone and faux tortoiseshell domed top box. Original hammered iron hinges

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1690s Spanish Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Beautiful 19th Century Eastern Tortoiseshell and Bone Trinket Box, Lined with Blue Velvet on Paw

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Mid-19th Century South Asian Moorish Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

1905 Edwardian Leather, Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Letter Box
1905 Edwardian Leather, Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Letter Box

1905 Edwardian Leather, Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Letter Box

Located in Morristown, NJ

1905, England, Unusual and striking Edwardian letter box with leather sides. The curved top and

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand
Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand

Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand

Located in Forney, TX

tortoise shell veneer, coveted for its bright amber hued brownish red coloring, distinct patterns and

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Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Rosewood, Horn, Wood, Ebony

Watch Holder In Gilt Bronze And Red Tortoise Shell XVIII
Watch Holder In Gilt Bronze And Red Tortoise Shell XVIII

Watch Holder In Gilt Bronze And Red Tortoise Shell XVIII

Located in Vannes, FR

Discover a rare and precious collector's item: this gilded bronze and red tortoiseshell timepiece holder, dating from the 18th century. A true piece of history, it combines elegance ...

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18th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Tortoise Shell Finely Carved Box Canton 1840
Chinese Tortoise Shell Finely Carved Box Canton 1840

Chinese Tortoise Shell Finely Carved Box Canton 1840

Located in Sarasota, FL

Chinese tortoise shell finely carved box, Canton circ 1840, The box is carved with court scenes on

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1840s Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Erotic Snuff Box
Erotic Snuff Box

Erotic Snuff Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

A scintillating Sapphic scene adorns the cover of this rare erotic snuff box. Set into the top of

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19th Century European Other Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Glass

Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box
Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box

Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

striking burlwood, this unassuming box features a lining of precious tortoiseshell and a false bottom

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19th Century English Other Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Burl

Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box
Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box

Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box

Located in London, GB

A good antique composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box, German circa 1900

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Early 1900s Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box

Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box

By Jacques Joseph de Gault

Located in New Orleans, LA

tortoiseshell-lined snuff box. The handsome portrait was fashioned by the renowned Jacques-Joseph de Gault of

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems
Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems

Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems

Located in London, GB

A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems Circa 1890, Going-barrel movement, Motor

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1890s French Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems
Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems

Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems

Located in London, GB

A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, most probably by Bontems, Going barrel movement, Gilt

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1880s French Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/  3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books
Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/  3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books

Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/ 3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books

Located in Kennesaw, GA

Holiday Gift Idea! This is a late 19th century English tortoise shell desk box paired with a set of

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Leather, Paper

A small oval tortoiseshell piqué patch pot
A small oval tortoiseshell piqué patch pot

A small oval tortoiseshell piqué patch pot

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A small oval tortoiseshell piqué patch pot, the hinged lid with a beribboned garland of flowers round a blank escutcheon, raised on four ogee feet. English, assay marks C&A, London,...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse
French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse

French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse

Located in London, GB

A French Tortoiseshell and gold inlaid purse with red silk inner lining. A very pretty and unusual item, the tortoiseshell in very good condition.

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1880s French Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Gold

18th Century Italian Decor Cabinet
18th Century Italian Decor Cabinet

18th Century Italian Decor Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

This exquisite Italian cabinet showcases a stunning combination of antique craftsmanship and later vintage refinement. The original late 18th century drawers are adorned with intrica...

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1780s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood, Walnut

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Antique Tortoise Shell Box For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique tortoise shell box you’re looking for. An antique tortoise shell box — often made from bone, tortoise shell and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique tortoise shell box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique tortoise shell box, those designed in Regency, Georgian and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique tortoise shell box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri, Giacomo Raffaelli and Mappin & Webb are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Tortoise Shell Box?

The average selling price for an antique tortoise shell box at 1stDibs is $3,498, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Boxes for You

From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.

The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.

Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.

Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.