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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 Glasses

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Silver

Antique Austrian Tortoise Shell Silver Box
Austrian Tortoise Shell Silver Box
H 2.76 in W 2.17 in D 0.6 in
Wedgwood Majolica Tortoise Glazed Scallop-Shell Seafood Server, 1889
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Wedgwood, an English majolica scallop shell shaped seafood serving dish, date marked 1889
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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

Materials

Earthenware

18th Century Whieldon-type Large Tortoise-shell Teapot and Cover
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
18th Century Whieldon-type Tortoise-shell Teapot and Cover, Circa 1765 The tortoise-shell molded
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Wedgwood Aesthetic Majolica Tortoise Shell Glazed Char Fish Dish, circa 1878
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
glazed to resemble tortoise shell. Char is a fresh-water member of the trout and salmon family, specific
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

Materials

Earthenware

Antique French Inlaid Brass, Tortoise, and Mother of Pearl Cave À Liqueur
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French inlaid brass, Tortoise, and Mother of pearl cave À Liqueur with Baccarat crystal
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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

Materials

Crystal, Brass

19th century oval tortoise shell box with glass base and maker markings.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Oval tortoise shell box with glass base. Tortoise top has silverplate surround and wreath crest
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1890s English Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Early 20th Century English Glass Jar with Tortoise Shell Top, Sterling Silver
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a nice early 20th century glass jar with a tortoise shell lid with sterling silver inlay
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Early 20th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Sterling Silver

Tortoise Shell Art Glass Bowl, Hand Made, 1900s
Located in Norton, MA
Tortoise shell pattern glass bowl 100% hand-made depicting the pattern of tortoise with bent
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Early 20th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Glass

19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Long Handled Lorgnette Glasses
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th Century imitation tortoise shell lorgnette magnifier glasses with a dramatic foldable
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Spring Loaded Lorgnette Glasses
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th Century imitation tortoise lorgnette magnifier glasses with a spring loaded mechanism for
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

7 Toilet accessories in 925 sterling silver and tortoiseshell, early 20th century
Located in Catania, IT
Set of seven toiletry accessories in 925 sterling silver and tortoiseshell, early 20th century. Consists of a mirror, a pair of perfume bottles, a jar and three brushes. The mirror m...
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Sterling Silver

Fine 17th Century Dutch Colonial Armorial Tortoiseshell & Silver Box, Dated 1691
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A dutch tortoiseshell box with two engraved silver plaques Amsterdam, 1691, with maker's mark of Steven des Rousseaux (1654-1733) H. 5 cm Diam. 12.5 cm Note: Steven des ...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Sterling Silver

Rare Asprey London Sterling Silver 1917 Jewelry Box Charles & Richard Comyns
By Asprey International Limited, Charles & George Asprey, Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Asprey London 1917 solid sterling silver Jewellery box with a faux tortoiseshell top made by the amazing Charles and Richard...
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1910s English Art Nouveau Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 18th Century Boulle Bracket Clock by Brezagez and Marchand
By Marchand
Located in London, GB
Antique 18th century Boulle bracket clock by Brezagez and Marchand French, circa 1740 Measures: Clock: Height 87cm, width 47cm, depth 21cm Bracket: Height 40cm, width 53cm, depth ...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

French Metamorphic Opera Glasses, 18K Gold
Located in New Orleans, LA
These unique 18K metamorphic gold French opera glasses are the epitome of both elegance and luxury
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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Gold

Framed Lady's Hair Comb from the 19th Century
Located in Asheville, NC
Carved tortoiseshell ladies comb is flanked by a dragon fan crowned with five ball beads. En suite with mid century shadowbox frame, this piece is in fine condition for its age.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Tortoise Shell, Glass

Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Tortoiseshell Patch or Rouge Box
Located in London, GB
original lock and key. Containing four glass jars with ormolu lids. Beautiful colour and quality.
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1760s French Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Ormolu

Early Victorian Boulle-Work and Ebony Inkstand after George Bullock
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
heavy glass bottle with an engraved silvered lid. English, circa 1840.
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1840s English Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Silver

Erotic Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
ecstasy is actually comprised of a base and reverse-painted glass, which lends a multi-dimensional quality
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19th Century European Other Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Glass

Erotic Snuff Box
Erotic Snuff Box
H 0.88 in Dm 3.63 in
Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
collector's delight. With its stunning glass inkwells, brass accents, and convenient storage drawer, it's a
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1870s English Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Brass

Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell
Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell
H 8 in W 9.25 in D 11 in
Salon Boulle Chest of Drawers Chest of Drawers Napoleon III, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Boulle technique with tortoiseshell. In the structured front there are two wide glass doors, also curved
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Brass

Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Mounted Boulle Style Cabinet & Mirror
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Long Island City, NY
A mid-late 19th century monumental Napoleon III gilt bronze mounted ebony, red tortoiseshell and designed brass Boulle style cabinet and mirror Each Boulle style marquetry panel wit...
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Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Brass, Bronze

English Tortoise Shell and Sterling Silver Hair Brush by Deakin & Francis
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th century circa 1919 English tortoiseshell and sterling silver hair brush by Deakin & Francis, hallmarked.
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1910s English Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Sterling Silver

Hilkinson Silver Handled Magnifying Glass with Tortoise Shell Inset
By Hilkinson
Located in Seattle, WA
Hilkinson silver handled magnifying glass with tortoise shell inset Measuring: 8" L, 3
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Late 19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Silver

Tortoiseshell and Silver Piquet Work Casket, Birmingham, 1921
Located in Salisbury, GB
A fine tortoiseshell and silver piquet work casket, retailed by goldsmiths and silversmiths ltd of Regent Street. Hall marked Birmingham 1921.
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1920s Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Silver

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. The hinged lid has an impressive tortoiseshell panel ornamented with silver pique ...
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Early 1900s English Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Silver

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 sides of the cover are plain and unembellished. The box is fitted with a hallmarked hin...
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1920s English Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Silver

4 Decanter Tantalus in Faux Tortoiseshell with Silver Mounts, circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, GB
4 cut crystals decanter Tantalus in faux tortoiseshell with silver mounts, circa 1920. Measures: 53 x 36 x 36 cm.            
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Early 20th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

Materials

Tortoise Shell

1900's Rare Tortoiseshell 'Swiss Army' Pen Knife
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare early tortoiseshell 'Swiss Army' Pen Knife, c. 1900, containing a multitude of blades and other useful implements, 9 cm long. The Swiss Army knife (German: Schweizer Offiziers...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Metal

Antique Dutch Ebonized Faux Tortoise Shell Mirror, circa 1860
Located in Houston, TX
distinctive mix of carved and ebonized wood offset with four panels of faux painted tortoise shell surrounding
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1860s Danish Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Mirror

Dutch Style Faux Tortoise Shell Mirror, Holland circa 1860 (26 1/2"w x 29"h)
Located in Houston, TX
ebonized wood offset with four panels of faux painted tortoise shell surrounding the antique mirror glass
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1860s Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

Stunning 19th century French/Austrian Vitrine
Located in Bronx, NY
that accents highly polished tortoise shell veneer. A framed, bevelled glass lid reveals a velvet
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19th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Glass, Tortoise Shell, Velvet, Wood

19th Century Tortoiseshell Credenza
Located in London, GB
Boulle credenza with tortoiseshell and metal inlay. Beautiful white marble top, transparent glass
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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Marble, Metal

19th Century Tortoiseshell Credenza
19th Century Tortoiseshell Credenza
H 40.95 in W 72.84 in D 25.2 in
tortoiseshell and silver pique mirror
By William Comyns & Sons 1
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A magnificent tortoiseshell mounted mirror, the ink spot tortoiseshell, inlaid with finely etched silver pique decoration, by renowned craftsman, William Comyns.
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19th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Silver

19th Century Third Empire Boulle Side Cabinet, France, circa 1870
Located in Sydney, NSW
cabinet to the middle of the side table. Being profusely inlaid with brass and tortoise shell with chased
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1870s French Baroque Revival Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Brass, Bronze

Art Deco Two-Tier Side Table
By Gispen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Art Deco a so called smoking table. Wooden base with faux tortoise shell glass tops. Chrome rim
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Two-Tier Side Table
Art Deco Two-Tier Side Table
H 23.23 in Dm 20.87 in
Gabriel Argy-Rousseau a Fine Pâte-de-verre 'Crystal' Vase, France
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Simulated tortoise shell glass with stylized foliage, with molded mark G. ARGY-ROUSSEAU Height 4 in
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1920s Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Art Glass

Tortoise Shell Art Glass Bowl, circa 1900, England
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Tortoise shell art glass bowl, circa 1900, England. Tortoise shell art glass was patented in London
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

Materials

Glass

Tortoise Shell Vitrine
Located in Hudson, NY
A tortoise Shell covered Vitirne with gilt back with punch work decoration. later shelf
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19th Century Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

Tortoise Shell Vitrine
Tortoise Shell Vitrine
H 0 in W 0 in D 0 in
1915 Sterling Silver and Tortoise Shell Case Asprey London Goliath Pocket Watch
By Charles & George Asprey, Asprey International Limited, Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sitting in its original easel leather backed case which has a sterling silver trim and tortious shell
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1910s English Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco German Caviar Cutlery Set Silver and Tortoise Shell
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
925 silver with brown tortoise shell. Excellent condition. Produced in Germany about 1920.
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Silver

Hand Hammered Brass Ring Tray Dish with Tortoise Shell Interior
Located in Van Nuys, CA
7" diameter hand hammered brass ring tray with tortoise shell interior featuring and decorative
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1920s American Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Metal

George Jones English Palissy Majolica Tortoise Shell Glazed Oyster Plate
By George Jones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mottled tortoise shell, separated by raised bands of spiral shells and seaweed. A center white shell
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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

Materials

Earthenware

Set Four Antique Silver & Tortoise Shell Place Card Menu Holders Game Bird, 1914
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A set of beautiful antique sterling silver place card holders with circular tortoise shell panels
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Early 20th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Sterling Silver

Set of 4 Antique Silver & Tortoise Shell Menu Place Card Holders 1915 -16
By Charles and Richard Comyns, William Comyns
Located in London, GB
A set of 4 beautiful Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoise Shell Place Card Holders each with a unique
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Early 20th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Tortoise Shell and Ebony Framed Mirror
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Very Fine 19th Century Mercury Mirror Framed in Tortoise Shell with Ebonized Ripple Cut Wood
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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Perfume Set with Silver Collars & Tortoiseshell Tops France c.1915
Located in London, GB
collars & with tortoiseshell tops, France c.1915-20 The fine engraved glass has swag & floral decoration
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Early 20th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Silver

Antique Tortoise Shell Piano Shape Table Top Vitrine
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century French red tortoise shell table top vitrine in the shape of a piano with gilt bronze
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19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

Materials

Glass

Six Antique Silver and Tortoiseshell Menu Holders
By William Comyns
Located in London, GB
into the tortoiseshell. They are in superb condition and the colour of the shell is clear and bright
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1910s English Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Tortoiseshell Table Bell
Located in London, GB
An unusual Edwardian silver plated tortoise bell, with polished tortoise shell.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Silver Plate

Edwardian Tortoiseshell Table Bell
Edwardian Tortoiseshell Table Bell
H 2.37 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Sterling Art Deco Vanity Set Brush, Comb and Mirror, Original Box
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
set features a nice raised beaded design around the edges and tortoise shell on the comb. In its
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Sterling Silver

Antique Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Hand Mirror, Hallmarked London, 1915
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1915, this very handsome, antique tortoiseshell and sterling silver hand mirror, is very plain in style and is in the Art Deco taste. The hand mirror measures...
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1910s British Art Deco Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Sterling Silver

19th Century French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Cave a Liqueur or Tantalus
Located in Fayetteville, AR
doors open to reveal an interior with three crystal carafes with lids. Twelve crystal liqueur glasses
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique large 19th Century quality faux tortoise shell and ebonised wall mirror
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Superb large 19th Century faux tortoise shell and ebonised overmantle wall mirror, reflecting
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19th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

Materials

Glass

Neapolitan Baroque Cabinet of Curiosities / Tortoise and Ebony with Egliomise
Located in Dallas, TX
of ebony and tortoise veneers. It consists of eight (8) drawers and a centre door (with key
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Tortoise Shell, Glass, Ebony

19th Century Bronze Tortoise Inkwell
Located in London, GB
A mid-19th century well-cast bronze model of tortoise, the shell opening to reveal glass inkwell.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Bronze

Early 19th Century Dolland Gilt Brass Spy Glass Telescope
By Dolland
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine Dolland spy glass telescope. Rare carved tortoiseshell around the main barrel. Signed around
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Early 19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Brass

Flemish Ebony and Tortoiseshell Cabinet on Stand
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A super late 17th century flemish cabinet, the two doors open to reveal a fitted interior with tortoiseshell and ebony. The moulded drawer fronts and ripple mouldings and the central...
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Late 17th Century European Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Glass, Ebony

Flemish Ebony and Tortoiseshell Cabinet on Stand
Flemish Ebony and Tortoiseshell Cabinet on Stand
H 65.16 in W 40.16 in D 18.51 in
Italian 19th Century Ebony and Tortoiseshell Cabinet on Stand
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Highly decorative Italian 19th century ebony and tortoiseshell cabinet on stand. This striking cabinet features an ebony framework with a gallery of turned balustrades, bone roundel...
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19th Century Baroque Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Glass, Wood

Napoleon III Boulle Cave à Liqueurs
Located in Montreal, QC
to reveal a gilt bronze rack holding four decanters and ten(of original 16) footed cordial glasses
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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses

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Bronze

Napoleon III  Boulle Cave à Liqueurs
Napoleon III  Boulle Cave à Liqueurs
H 10.5 in W 12.5 in D 10 in
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Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique tortoise shell glasses is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique tortoise shell glasses was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bone, tortoise shell and metal. Antique tortoise shell glasses have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Baroque, Victorian and Art Deco antique tortoise shell glasses are consistently popular styles. Antique tortoise shell glasses have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Asprey & Garrard Limited, Asprey International Limited and Charles & George Asprey are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses?

Prices for antique tortoise shell glasses start at $195 and top out at $95,000 with the average selling for $3,217.