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18th Century French Boulle Vanity Box with Four Perfume Bottles
18th Century French Boulle Vanity Box with Four Perfume Bottles

18th Century French Boulle Vanity Box with Four Perfume Bottles

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

. There are initials appearing to be FAB engraved in calligraphy on the top of the box.

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18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Brass

Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewelry Box by Mappin & Webb
Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewelry Box by Mappin & Webb

Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewelry Box by Mappin & Webb

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

A delightful Tortoiseshell lidded box which is square with cut corners, standing on four shaped

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1920s English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Bone Walnut Tortoiseshell Italian-Spanish Box
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Bone Walnut Tortoiseshell Italian-Spanish Box

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Bone Walnut Tortoiseshell Italian-Spanish Box

Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha

Neoclassical style box with a wild boar hunting scene. The scene is inside a frame of Tortoiseshell

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Walnut

1903 Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box with Silver Edges
1903 Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box with Silver Edges

1903 Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box with Silver Edges

By Grey & Co., Chester

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Beautiful Tortoiseshell jewellery boxes with silver Edges and curved silver cable legs The

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Singing bird box by Jacques Bruguier tortoiseshell case with enameled  lid
Singing bird box by Jacques Bruguier tortoiseshell case with enameled  lid

Singing bird box by Jacques Bruguier tortoiseshell case with enameled lid

Located in Zonhoven, BE

Very rare singing bird box by Jacques Bruguier, made in Geneva circa 1850. When activated, the lid

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Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Metal, Silver, Enamel, Other

1900's Tortoiseshell Cigar Box
1900's Tortoiseshell Cigar Box

1900's Tortoiseshell Cigar Box

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Tortoiseshell cigar holder, with Japanese inspired decoration. Painted and inlaid with some losses. On one side it represent a bird on a branch in the middle of nature and on the oth...

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Late 19th Century British Anglo-Japanese Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Brass

1920's Blond Shagreen Cigar Box
1920's Blond Shagreen Cigar Box

1920's Blond Shagreen Cigar Box

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Cigar box lined in cedar wood with adjustable compartments. Rectangular in shape with an elegant

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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Shagreen, Wood

Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell Casket
Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell Casket

Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell Casket

Located in Bewdley, Worcestershire

An extremely rare Spanish Colonial tortoiseshell casket, late 16th or early 17th century; approximate 8 1/2 inches wide, 5 inches tall and 3 1/2 inches deep. The casket is intricatel...

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16th Century Spanish Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century Boulle Work Lap Desk
19th Century Boulle Work Lap Desk

19th Century Boulle Work Lap Desk

Located in Alexandria, VA

Fine Napoleon III “Boulle” marquetry lap desk with extensive brass and tortoiseshell inlay, the lids opening to a three-tiered letter holder and a fitted interior with wells and a sl...

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Brass

Miniature Tortoiseshell Casket in the Shape of a Cassone, circa 1650
Miniature Tortoiseshell Casket in the Shape of a Cassone, circa 1650

Miniature Tortoiseshell Casket in the Shape of a Cassone, circa 1650

Located in GB

A miniature tortoiseshell casket in the shape of a cassone, silver feet and mounts; delicately decorated with brass and mother of pearl pique work; Spanish or Spanish Colonial, circa...

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1650s Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Brass

Regency Starburst Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Regency Starburst Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Regency Starburst Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Stunning Regency starburst pressed bow fronted Tortoiseshell tea caddy, with silver initial plate to the centre of the star burst front and silver plated ball feet and finial and sil...

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19th Century British Regency Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Napoleon III Tortoiseshell Casket, circa 1870
Napoleon III Tortoiseshell Casket, circa 1870

Napoleon III Tortoiseshell Casket, circa 1870

Located in Bergen, NL

Napoleon III gilt bronze-mounted and tortoiseshell casket France, circa 1870. In Louis XIV style, rectangular top centred by a loop handle opening to reveal a silk lined interior, t...

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1870s French Louis XIV Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Miniature Boulle Work Caddy
Miniature Boulle Work Caddy

Miniature Boulle Work Caddy

Unavailable|$1,086

Miniature Boulle Work Caddy

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

is beautifully decorated with boulle work (heavy brass inlaid into tortoise shell) with brass rims

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1860s English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Brass

Tortoiseshell Tea Canister with Sterling Silver Lid and "Tea" Mount 19th Century
Tortoiseshell Tea Canister with Sterling Silver Lid and "Tea" Mount 19th Century

Tortoiseshell Tea Canister with Sterling Silver Lid and "Tea" Mount 19th Century

By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Tortoiseshell and silver tea caddy with inverted sides having a engraved applied silver mount with the word Tea on the front. This delightful collectable tea caddy is hallmarked Ches...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique Red Tortoiseshell and Silver Oval Tea Caddy
Rare Antique Red Tortoiseshell and Silver Oval Tea Caddy

Rare Antique Red Tortoiseshell and Silver Oval Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Very rare, striking red tortoiseshell and silver oval tea caddy with beautifully engraved solid silver edging, escutcheon and ring pull handle. The silver edge on the opening of the...

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18th Century British George II Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with pagoda top, serpentine front, silver stringing and escutcheon. Standing on four Tagua nut feet. The interior features two compartments with most of the...

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

Fine Regency George IV Period Tortoiseshell & Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy
Fine Regency George IV Period Tortoiseshell & Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy

Fine Regency George IV Period Tortoiseshell & Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

The top is crisply inlaid with floral mother of pearl patterns and sterling silver borders. The tea caddy top is chamfered with a sarcophagus rectangular form and a silver escutcheon...

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1810s English Regency Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Tortoise Silk Lined 19th Century English Sewing Box with Brass Feet
Tortoise Silk Lined 19th Century English Sewing Box with Brass Feet

Tortoise Silk Lined 19th Century English Sewing Box with Brass Feet

Located in Stamford, CT

English sewing box tortoise with tufted blue silk lining. 19th century Sewing Accoutrements Missing

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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Boulle Box
Boulle Box

Boulle Box

Unavailable|$9,600

Boulle Box

Located in Toronto, ON

Outstanding antique 19th century shaped Boulle Box in brass and tortoise shell, fitted with

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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Brass

Silver and Tortoiseshell Jewellery/Trinket Box
Silver and Tortoiseshell Jewellery/Trinket Box

Silver and Tortoiseshell Jewellery/Trinket Box

Located in London, GB

This fine silver jewellery /trinket box is of plain circular form. The surface of the body and

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1920s English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

A Exceptional Canton carved faux tortoiseshell snuff box. Qing Dynasty
A Exceptional Canton carved faux tortoiseshell snuff box. Qing Dynasty

A Exceptional Canton carved faux tortoiseshell snuff box. Qing Dynasty

Located in London, GB

A Exceptional Canton carved faux tortoiseshell snuff box. Qing Dynasty. A Canton carved

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19th Century Chinese Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique George V Silver and Tortoiseshell Trinket Jewellery Box
Antique George V Silver and Tortoiseshell Trinket Jewellery Box

Antique George V Silver and Tortoiseshell Trinket Jewellery Box

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

An impressive antique George V silver and tortoiseshell trinket / jewelry box, of rectangular form

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Early 1900s English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Antique French Writer's Chest, Boulle Lap Desk, Ecritoire, Box
Antique French Writer's Chest, Boulle Lap Desk, Ecritoire, Box

Antique French Writer's Chest, Boulle Lap Desk, Ecritoire, Box

Located in South Coast, CA

Serpentine form and a stationery stack interior that is so beautiful, you'll find it difficult to decide if you want it displayed closed or open to view. A fine writer's slope (as th...

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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Elegant Antique French Game or Cards, Gambling Box, Ivory Chips
Elegant Antique French Game or Cards, Gambling Box, Ivory Chips

Elegant Antique French Game or Cards, Gambling Box, Ivory Chips

Located in South Coast, CA

One of the most elaborately made and most beautiful of these Napoleon III era game boxes we've had

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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Ebony, Ivory, Tortoise Shell

Early 20th Century Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Silver Letter Box
Early 20th Century Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Silver Letter Box

Early 20th Century Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Silver Letter Box

By Grey & Co, Birmingham

Located in Singapore, SG

From a different era. A tortoiseshell letterbox with hall marked silver strapping. There are four layers of grosgrain lined spaces for letters. The ultimate addition to a desk....

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Rare French Naughty Painting Snuff Box with 18k Pique
Rare French Naughty Painting Snuff Box with 18k Pique

Rare French Naughty Painting Snuff Box with 18k Pique

Located in San Marcos, CA

painting-beset tortoise shell snuff boxes. The snuff box is adorned with hundreds of 18k gold stars and

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Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

18k Gold

Art Nouveau Inlaid Tortoise Shell and Silver Jewelry Box
Art Nouveau Inlaid Tortoise Shell and Silver Jewelry Box

Art Nouveau Inlaid Tortoise Shell and Silver Jewelry Box

By William Comyns & Sons 1

Located in Singapore, SG

A large oval sterling silver jewelry box standing on four cast legs. The oval tortoiseshell lid is

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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Tortoise Shell Box
English Tortoise Shell Box

English Tortoise Shell Box

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

English tortoise shell box with fabric lining. Mother of pearl floral inlay on top of box with

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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

19th century hand carved tortoise shell box
19th century hand carved tortoise shell box

19th century hand carved tortoise shell box

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An exquisitely carved 19th century hand carved tortoise shell box. Probably used as an etui or

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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Collection of Six 19th Century Tortoise Shell Boxes
Collection of Six 19th Century Tortoise Shell Boxes

Collection of Six 19th Century Tortoise Shell Boxes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Collection of six 19th century tortoise shell boxes. Each varies in size as well as type of usage

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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th c. English Regency Tortoise Shell Box with Sterling Inlay
19th c. English Regency Tortoise Shell Box with Sterling Inlay

19th c. English Regency Tortoise Shell Box with Sterling Inlay

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19th c. English Regency Tortoise Shell Box with Sterling Inlay

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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th c. English Regency Tortoise Shell Box with Sterling Inset
19th c. English Regency Tortoise Shell Box with Sterling Inset

19th c. English Regency Tortoise Shell Box with Sterling Inset

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19th c. English Regency Tortoise Shell Box with Sterling Inset.

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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Set of Three Miniature Tortoise Shell Boxes, England, c.1900
Set of Three Miniature Tortoise Shell Boxes, England, c.1900

Set of Three Miniature Tortoise Shell Boxes, England, c.1900

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Exquisite set of three miniature Tortoise Shell Boxes, c.1900, England.

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoise Shell Box
Tortoise Shell Box

Tortoise Shell Box

Located in Dallas, TX

a large rectangular shaped box with domed lid, tortoise shell with bun feet

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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Bronze

Three Rare Antique Anglo-Indian Tortoise Shell Boxes, Priced Individually
Three Rare Antique Anglo-Indian Tortoise Shell Boxes, Priced Individually

Three Rare Antique Anglo-Indian Tortoise Shell Boxes, Priced Individually

Located in Palm Beach, FL

tortoise shell background than overlaid intricate, engraved bone work. All three boxes are set on carved

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Rare 19th Century Anglo Indian Repousse Silver Mounted Tortoise Shell Box
Rare 19th Century Anglo Indian Repousse Silver Mounted Tortoise Shell Box

Rare 19th Century Anglo Indian Repousse Silver Mounted Tortoise Shell Box

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Standing on prolonged silver bun feet this magnificent box features a body of tortoiseshell

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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Exquisite Tortoise Shell and Ivory Box
Exquisite Tortoise Shell and Ivory Box

Exquisite Tortoise Shell and Ivory Box

Located in East Hampton, NY

Tortoise shell box with ivory trim and feet.....silver monogram on top....

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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ivory, Wood

A Very Large Tortoise Shell and Ivory Anglo Indian Box
A Very Large Tortoise Shell and Ivory Anglo Indian Box

A Very Large Tortoise Shell and Ivory Anglo Indian Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A huge (in tortoise shell box standards) Anglo Indian tortoiseshell and ivory box. Some missing

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19th Century Indian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Tortoise Shell & Ivory Antique Box
Tortoise Shell & Ivory Antique Box

Tortoise Shell & Ivory Antique Box

Located in New York, NY

A small tortoise shell encased box, with carved ivory trimming and claw feet and hand-painted

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19th Century Unknown Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Velvet

Tortoise Shell and Bone Box
Tortoise Shell and Bone Box

Tortoise Shell and Bone Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique Anglo-Indian octagon shaped jewelry or decorative box clad in tortoiseshell and elaborately

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

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Bone

Anglo-Indian Tortoise Shell Glove Box
Anglo-Indian Tortoise Shell Glove Box

Anglo-Indian Tortoise Shell Glove Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

An Anglo-Indian well-marked tortoiseshell box, with sandalwood interior.

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19th Century Indian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoise Shell and Gilt Bronze Jewellery Box
Tortoise Shell and Gilt Bronze Jewellery Box

Tortoise Shell and Gilt Bronze Jewellery Box

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Tortoise shell and gilt bronze jewellery box, gold enamelled, early 19th century. Measures: H: 15

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1820s European Charles X Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Bronze

Two Tortoise Shell Veneer Boxes
Two Tortoise Shell Veneer Boxes

Two Tortoise Shell Veneer Boxes

Located in Buchanan, MI

Two tortoise shell veneer boxes Comprising a rectangular box with square lift top cover, and a

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19th Century English Regency Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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

Anglo Indian Tortoise Shell and Bone Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive 19th century Anglo Indian lidded box handcrafted in wood clad with tortoise shell and

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

English Tortoise Shell Sewing Box
English Tortoise Shell Sewing Box

English Tortoise Shell Sewing Box

Located in Charleston, SC

English Tortoise shell sewing box with original gilt bronze handles, claw feet, ivory escutcheon

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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Located in Atlanta, GA

(3) Tortoise Shell Tea Caddies all Sold Separately. ALL WITH SILVER FOIL LINED COMPARTMENTS

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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ivory, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl

Regency Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Regency Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Regency Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Located in Essex, MA

Arched pagota shaped lid opening to two lids with ivory finials. Rectangular case with ivory stringing and ball feet.

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19th Century British Regency Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ivory

Beautiful Regency Period Tortoise Shell Caddy
Beautiful Regency Period Tortoise Shell Caddy

Beautiful Regency Period Tortoise Shell Caddy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Regency period tortoise shell caddy.

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1850s English Regency Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Metal

Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Located in Dallas, TX

a large tea caddy covered in tortoise with ivory as edging on box top and underside of lid, inset

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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case
19th Century Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case

19th Century Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a lovely shell veneered English Victorian tortoise shell card case, 19th century.

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th c. English Regency Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
19th c. English Regency Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

19th c. English Regency Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19th c. English Regency Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ivory Bun Feet and Sterling Inset.

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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ivory

Charming Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy C. 1900's
Charming Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy C. 1900's

Charming Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy C. 1900's

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tortoise shell and ivory tea caddy complete with key and inside covers.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ivory

French Tortoise Jewelry or Dresser Box
French Tortoise Jewelry or Dresser Box

French Tortoise Jewelry or Dresser Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive 19th century French lidded box handcrafted in hardwood clad in tortoise shell and

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century English Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case
19th Century English Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case

19th Century English Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a very collectible English Victorian tortoise shell card case, 19th century.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Regency Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Regency Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Regency Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Located in San Francisco, CA

An attractive Regency period tortoise shell tea caddy the top inlaid with a silver central piece

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1820s English Regency Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century Rosewood Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box
19th Century Rosewood Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box

19th Century Rosewood Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box

Located in Casteren, NL

19th century rosewood jewelry box inlaid with brass and tortoise shell. Originates France, dating

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Box

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

Lofty antique British colonial lidded box handcrafted in indigenous hardwood clad in tortoise shell

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

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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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.