Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry

A while back we had a tea caddy done in this mother of pearl inlay against tortoise shell, and it sold so fast - I still miss it. I was thrilled to find that same French style of ear...

The height of elegance, the engraved marquetry of mother of pearl against the mottled chocolate to cognac coloration of the old tortoise shell is just stunning, and never more so tha...

The height of elegance, the engraved marquetry of mother of pearl against the mottled chocolate to cognac coloration of the old tortoise shell is just stunning, and never more so tha...

Elegant as they come, this shell faced evening purse is accented by a fine sterling silver frame and center cartouche of enameled sterling, hallmarked for Vienna, and in fine conditi...

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This beautiful antique pocket watch is in good working condition and it is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with some worn on the tortoise shell cases shown. Watch size...

We surely must have the very best collection of antique sewing sets in the world, or have had if you count in all those that have already sold. I'm so pleased to add this one, Englis...

Absolutely exquisite and very rare antique 1830s French Boulle style faux shell & gilt ormolu sewing casket, a magnificent etui with fitted interior and COMPLETE with five original g...

This authentic tortoise shell calendar with antique pencil and matching coin purse is circa 1863 and is a collector's dream!

Antique Georgian gold mounted portrait box dating around 1800. It has glazed hand painted portrait of a beautiful you woman to the lid. The portrait panel is in good condition by vir...

Beautiful Tortoiseshell jewellery boxes with silver Edges and curved silver cable legs The Tortoiseshell is of light colour which enable the light to go though. The Silver is showing...

A delightful Tortoiseshell lidded box which is square with cut corners, standing on four shaped feet. The interior has a beige lining.

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...

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 ...

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...

A large oval sterling silver jewelry box standing on four cast legs. The oval tortoiseshell lid is inlaid with silver in the style of the Art Nouveau period. In fine condition th...

19th century rosewood jewelry box inlaid with brass and tortoise shell.

A small tortoise shell encased box, with carved ivory trimming and claw feet and hand-painted details, original velvet interior, circa 1870's, Napoleon III vintage

Tortoise shell and gilt bronze jewellery box, gold enamelled, early 19th century.

Victorian triple hoop tortoise shell earrings with heart tops are light and airy and will lift your spirits and brighten your days. They measure 2 1/4" long.

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

Standing on prolonged silver bun feet this magnificent box features a body of tortoiseshell, engraved hinges, handles and repousse silver mounts and plaques combined with straight si...

This stunning pin pendant holds within it endless tales of times past. The pin puts on display a circle of seven in tact original real tortoise beetles (desmonota variolosa), circlin...

A gorgeous Victorian era back comb crafted in 18K gold, atop of tortoise shell teeth. Garnished with two beautifully colored round faceted rubies, and one old mine cut diamond, it ha...

The very beautiful hairslide is made of curved tortoise shell and a diamond studded upper part. The diamonds are of very good quality and the total weight of the diamond solitaires a...

Impressive 19th century French lidded box handcrafted in hardwood clad in tortoise shell and decorated with copper, brass, and metal floral and geometric inlays. The interior is line...

One pair of Victorian 9-karat yellow gold tortoiseshell dangle earrings measuring 1.75 inches long and are complete with traditional hook closures.

Anglo-Indian Tortoise Shell and Ivory Box, 19th Century Jewelry or Trinket Box.

Large Art Nouveau hand carved orchid tortoiseshell pendant - the detail is exquisite. Tiny pins down the center of the pendant stabilize the piece, circa 1890, Paris Measuremen...

Large Art Nouveau hand-carved orchid tortoiseshell pendant - the detail is exquisite. Tiny pins down the center of the pendant stabilize the piece. circa 1890, Paris Measurements: ...

Wonderful Anglo-Indian red tortoiseshell and ivory carved mid-19th C jewel box.

1880s Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Tortoise Shell Celluloid Hair Comb. Features an intricate, Filigree Crown motif design crafted in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The delicate, hand ...

Lovely jeweled comb that is a great addition to your hair accessories collection and also makes a special gift. Made of tortoise shell, silver and tastefully accented with rose cut ...

An antique body ornament from India, Nepal or Tibet, made of strands of old Himalayan shells secured to a brass circular buckle with pierced motifs. Embark on a cultural odyssey with...

Highly important silver and Viennese enamel mounted repousse shell casket or table cabinet in the Renaissance style. Very large and impressive in size. This extraordinary, larg...

On left and right sides are four large tortoise shell panels with rosettes, all of which are again framed in silver.

Beautiful 19th century Anglo-Indian trinket box from circa 1880. The box is constructed of sandalwood but completely covered in the most gorgeous speckled faux blonde tortoiseshell ...

Stunning mid-19th century example of a Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam ring box of real quality. From circa 1840. Made in Vizagapatam, India, the box is made of sandalwood but complet...

Made in Boulle Marquetry style in blackened wood with brass marquetry, copper, mother of pearl and tortoise shell and a lovely gilt bronze lingotière.

Beautiful Napoleon III Jewelry box in blackened wood veneer and Boulle style marquetry with inlays of brass threads and multiple cartridges with brass, bone, mother of pearl, Horn an...

Louis XV style jewelry or decorative box in Boulle Marquetry style in red tortoiseshell mother of pearl and pewter with 2 fine delicate golden bronze lingotières, inside the cartouch...

French antique Boulle tortoise shell inlay box for jewelry, gloves or other precious details.

Antique French Boulle marquetry box with game elements inside, cards and bone game chips. The wooden box is decorated with inlaid brass and tortoiseshell. Original key is included....

A Monumental Louis XIV style French gilt-bronze mounted wood boulle marquetry casket box, circa 1895 Known in French as a carré de toilette, this casket has canted corners with lavi...

Gorgeous jewel or decorative box, used as a glove box by that time. Made in Boulle Marquetry style using five splendid noble veneered materials as brass and tortoiseshell in differen...

Antique 19th century French boulle marquetry box. The wooden box is decorated with inlaid brass and tortoiseshell. After renovation. Excellent condition.  

Sizeable rectangular, wooden coffer with its key. The blackened wood is inlaid with mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, and brass. The lid and the main face of the box are richly decorat...

Handcrafted 19th century box with great patina. We do understand why it is no longer allowed to ship real tortoise shell to many countries. However, it is disappointing that 19th ...

This beautiful tortoise jewelry box has a hinged top with inlayed tortoise panels. The top opens to display 12 lined compartments and a looking glass. On either side are lion ring ha...

This rare and stylish lorgnette in tortoise shell can be suspended from a chain around your neck. The lenses magnify, making them very unique "readers" . They would add a touch of g...

Twisting sensuously this hand made Edwardian tortoise shell hair ornament is studded with gold for that added touch of glamour. It is in excellent condition. Measurements; Length...

This locket is from the 1890's and it has an initial emblem on the front. It appears to be S,T,C in script and it is lovely. There are some scratches on the locket but none that di...

Queen Victorian being an enormous fan of buckle motif jewelry must have inspired this fashionable bit of antique finery. Measuring 1 10/16 inches wide at the buckle and 14/16 of an i...

Circa 1910 Tortoise Shell and 14K yellow Gold matched pair of Hair Combs. measuring 4 inch in length and 1 5/8 inch wide. Detailed with very intricate hand engraved workmanship. Exce...

60 inches of connected hand carved links of tortoise shell, made in the early 1900s. This sleek antique novelty will make a special addition to your antique jewel box. Each link is 7...

Exceptional Victorian mechanical hand carved eagle talon tortoise shell hatpin. The realistically carved eagle talon clutches a freely spinning carved ball which required amazing car...

This Victorian old mine-cut diamond silver and 18k gold brooch is designed as an elegant ten-pointed star, set throughout with old mine-cut and rose-cut diamonds. The openwork star ...

Stunning Convertible Diamond star Pendant / Brooch Set in 14K gold. Approximate 1.35 Carats of Old Mine cut diamonds. The back is fitted with a pin clasp and chain hoop, allowing you...

A rare and exceptional Baroque period Flemish or Dutch red tortoiseshell, bone, horn, ebony, and rosewood lift-top chest with drawer, circa 1725, mounted on a later stand. 17th/18...

An exceptional French, floral spray 'en tremblant' brooch pin. This 18 karat gold piece comprises of several components which screw together to form one large brooch. The piece can b...

A fine antique English solid sterling silver box with all over repousse decoration, the domed lid incorporating a vacant cartouche in the centre. The hinged lid is in perfect workin...

A delightful storage trunk from Sweden, 19th century, its pine construction is decorated with a “grain painted” scumble glaze of deep chocolate brown and wriggling lines of honey-gol...

An 1894 antique Edward Souter Barnsley & Co. sterling silver and tortoiseshell powder box decorated with a silver laurel leaf and bow inset to the top. Marked appropriately to the side.

Georgian (George III) Period, sterling silver-mounted etched mother-of-pearl octagonal snuff box with hinged lid, London, year-hallmarked for 1803. The iridescent mother-of-pearl lid...

Vivienne Westwood cow print nude and black silk mid-length evening dress with built-in corset and draped off-shoulder neckline Spring-Summer 1999

Called a “sculptor of fabric,” American designer Jo Copeland created refined clothes that added a dose of American practicality to the highly sophisticated European fashion of postwa...

As close to Shirley Eaton as you can get without going nude, this “Goldfinger” gown features oceans of gold sequins bright enough to land aircraft. Couture quality it is not, but mem...

Circa 1920-1925 France Stunning evening gown in pink silk embroidered with pearls and sequins from Rolf & Cie in Paris, dating from the Twenties. Dress with thin straps, low wais...

Mid Century Midnight Blue Crystal Encrusted Taffeta Cocktail Dress from the 1950's. Nipped waist with wide shoulder line and super full skirt. Midnight blue taffeta with black passem...

Vintage Gianni Versace Plunging Halter Medusa Open Back Black Dress A collector’s dream and a show-stopping statement piece. As seen on the runway during Versace’s SS 2005 collection...

From the highly sought-after Spring 2005 runway “Sailor” collection and featured in the ad campaign worn by Gisele, this navy striped military jacket is a standout example of Nicolas...

Roberto Cavalli Resort 2014 Embellished Lace Evening Dress and Shawl 2 Piece Set Size: IT 42 Condition: Excellent vintage condition, breast pads were professionally added but can b...

PACO RABANNE - Short rhodoid pastilles dress printed with black and white houndstooth pattern, and assembled with metallic rings. No size indicated, it fits a 34FR/36FR. Prototype fr...

A charming vintage dress from the 1920s. The dress is in black satin, with a v neckline with floral trim , sleaves with floral frill detail and floral decoration on one shoulder.

Prada - Runway/Editorial Skirt and Jacket with Fur Cuffs Fall/Winter 2013 Size 40IT

Atelier Versace; Red wool strapless bustier mini dress with transparent plastic trim and built in corset. Sold with a matching jacket with plastic yoke and silver zip fastenings. A...