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Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

Tortoiseshell Pique Brooch circa 1820
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A particularly nice example of a tortoise shell pique brooch, with a raised dancer, swishing her
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1820s Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Yellow Gold

Antique Tortoise Shell Bow Gold Piqué Hair Comb
Located in Munich, Bavaria
with gold piqué work. The bow is attached to the comb with the help of a tortoise shell hinge. Fine
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1860s English Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

Victorian Tortoise Pique Comb
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Tortoise Pique Comb from the late 19th Century. Hand carved tortoiseshell with finely
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1870s British Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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
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Early 20th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Tortoise Shell

English Tortoiseshell, Silver Pique and Leather Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Attractive English silver and tortoiseshell and silver pique mantel clock. The silver case
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1920s English Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Silver

1900's Tortoiseshell and Silver Pique Work Letter Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An early 20th century tortoiseshell and silver piqué work Letter Box. The sloping front is inset
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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Silver

Silver and silver pique tortoiseshell hairbrushes and hand mirror original case
Located in London, GB
fine silver pique work to the back of each piece. Hallmarked for Hassett and Harper Birmingham, England
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1920s English Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Silver

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 Pique

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Silver

English Dome Topped Tortoiseshell & Silver Piquet Striking Carriage Clock
Located in London, GB
front plate profusely decorated with delicate pique work in silver of bouquets of flowers and swags with
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1910s English Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Silver

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Located in London, GB
An Archaeological revival gold myrtle leaf tiara possibly by Castellani, the twenty-two realistically carved leaves embellished with thirty buds forming a wreath, with yellow gold fr...
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18th Century Italian Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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18k Gold, Gold

Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
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1910s Unknown Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum

Late Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara/Necklace and Earrings
Located in London, GB
An extremely elegant late Victorian sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and earring set, in silver and gold, circa 1900’s. This beautifully handcrafted tiara can be effortlessly...
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Diamond, Platinum

RARE PORTUGUESE CENTER CHAPEL COUNTER 16th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
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16th Century Portuguese Gothic Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Wood

Carlo and Arthur Giuliano Antique Diamond Wing Brooch circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Antique diamond wing brooch, attributed to Carlo and Arthur Giuliano, circa 1900. A gold and silver brooch in the form of a pair of outstretched wings, the wings with one hundred and...
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Early 1900s Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Garnet and Diamond Pendant/ Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet and diamond pendant/brooch, the heart shaped cabochon garnet surmounted by a floral and foliate spray, set throughout with rose-cut, old brilliant-cut and cushion ...
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1840s British Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Garnet, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb from the mid 19th Century. Carving is exceptional with motifs undercut from a solid piece of tortoiseshell to create a light, open fretwork ...
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1860s French Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

French, 19th Century, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond ‘En Tremblant’ Brooch
Located in Brisbane, QLD
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...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1890's Victorian French Couture Floral Embroidered Yellow Satin Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Undiminished by time, this Mme Arnaud on 16 Rue Bassano Paris couture ensemble from the Victorian era still casts its seductive spell. An exceptional evening ensemble fashioned from...
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1890s French Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

Antique Solid Silver sterling Jewellery Box Putti Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
An antique Solid Silver Jewellery box decorated both Putti and baskets of flowers Hinged lid with central oval disc with high embossed decoration. Gold gilded interior Hallmarked...
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1880s German Belle Époque Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Sterling Silver

Antique Solid Silver sterling Jewellery Box  Putti Circa 1880
Antique Solid Silver sterling Jewellery Box  Putti Circa 1880
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H 1.97 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in
Stunning Victorian Old-Cut Diamond Fringe Tiara Convertible to Necklace Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique diamond tiara convertible to a necklace, c.1880s, the tiara designed as a relatively short compact fringe which almost gives the impression of a bandeau style tiar...
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Late 19th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Natural Mediterranean GIA Red Coral Gold 14 Karat Beaded Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Barrel shaped Natural Mediterranean Red Coral beads that graduate in size. Gold Beads scattered between the coral beads. GIA Identification report No. 2181344681, Reddish Orange Natu...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Coral, 14k Gold, Gold

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 easy folding and storage. The gold tone metal frames fold open by depressing a bu...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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 long handle. A ring at the end of the handle can be used to attach the lorgnette to a...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Earrings Pendant/Brooch Girandole Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Museum-quality rare and important antique 18th century Minas Novas rock crystal quartz girandole pendant and earrings demi-parure mounted in closed-back silver, Portuguese, circa 177...
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1770s Portuguese Georgian Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver

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Extensive Tortoise Shell & Sterling Silver Vanity in Travel Case
Located in South Coast, CA
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Early 20th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Leather

Victorian Silver and Pique Tortoise Shell Ink Stand and Lettter Rack SAT SALE
Located in West Palm beach, FL
silver mounts. Tortoise shell business card stand and silver and tortoiseshell letter opener.
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Silver

tortoiseshell and silver pique mirror
By William Comyns & Sons 1
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
silver pique decoration, by renowned craftsman, William Comyns.
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19th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Silver

Antique Tortoise Shell Inlay Tea Caddy, 2 Well - Tortoiseshell
Located in South Coast, CA
Mid-1800s, perhaps earlier, the breathtaking old early Victorian tortoise shell tea caddy you see
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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Wood, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl

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 Pique

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18k Gold

Antique George V Silver and Tortoiseshell Trinket Jewellery Box
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
. The hinged lid has an impressive tortoiseshell panel ornamented with silver pique work depicting bows
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Early 1900s English Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Silver

Miniature Tortoiseshell Casket in the Shape of a Cassone, circa 1650
Located in GB
decorated with brass and mother of pearl pique work; Spanish or Spanish Colonial, circa 1650.
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1650s Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Brass

Rare Georgian Piqué Inlay Tea Caddy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Magnificently inlaid petite florals adorn this exquisitely fashioned 200 years old caddy. This is an unusual form with scalloped front. Original interior lids.
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Tortoise Shell, Velvet, Wood, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

A Charles II Tortoiseshell Pique Squeezie Spice Box made circa 1680
Located in London, GB
This very rare box was made most probably in London circa 1680 and is oval in form with silver sides and mounts. The cover is inset with a slightly domed piece of tortoiseshell which...
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Tortoise Shell

Antique Victorian Translucent Pique Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Translucent pyramids of tortoise shell are light as paper and beautifully graphic. Back is 1870
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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15k Gold

It's Butterfly Season! Victorian Pique Butterfly Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
and Corinne Davidov "Victorian Jewelry". This pique style is called pique point. The tortoise shell
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

Beads of Gold and Heavenly Stars and Flowers on a Pique Ball Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Gold stars and flowers with tendrils were incised in the shed shell of the Hawksbill tortoise
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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9k Gold

Tortoiseshell case
Located in San Francisco, CA
cover, decorated with foliate piqué work
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19th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Tortoise Shell

Tortoiseshell case
Tortoiseshell case
H 4 in W 2 in D 2.75 in
19th Century Victorian Tortoiseshell Pins Box
Located in London, GB
Albion Street, Birmingham. Tortoiseshell or tortoise shell is a material produced mainly from the
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1890s English Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Silver

Antique French Tortoiseshell Ormolu Mantle Clock c.1860
Located in London, GB
Tortoiseshell or tortoise shell is a material produced mainly from the shell of the hawksbill turtle, an
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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table
Located in London, GB
. Tortoiseshell or tortoise shell is a material produced mainly from the shell of the hawksbill turtle, an
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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

Antique Victorian Ebonised Boulle Bookcase Cabinet 1860
Located in London, GB
to form intricate patterns such as scrolls or flowers. Tortoiseshell or tortoise shell is a
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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

Antique French Ebonized Boulle Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
wood veneer to form intricate patterns such as scrolls or flowers. Tortoiseshell or tortoise shell
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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

Antique French Ebonized Boulle Display Cabinet
Antique French Ebonized Boulle Display Cabinet
H 63.39 in W 53.15 in D 13.78 in
Antique French Boulle Centre Table or Bureau Plat
Located in London, GB
silver-gilt (also known as vermeil). Tortoiseshell or tortoise shell is a material produced mainly
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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

Antique Victorian Serpentine Boulle Corner Cabinet 1860
Located in London, GB
tortoise shell is a material produced mainly from the shell of the hawks bill turtle, an endangered
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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

Antique Boulle and Tortoiseshell Pier Cabinet
Located in London, GB
or tortoise shell is a material produced mainly from the shell of the hawksbill turtle, an endangered
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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

Antique Boulle and Tortoiseshell Pier Cabinet
Antique Boulle and Tortoiseshell Pier Cabinet
H 44.1 in W 50.01 in D 16.15 in
Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table
Located in London, GB
, to produce silver-gilt (also known as vermeil). Tortoiseshell or tortoise shell is a material
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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table
Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table
H 29.93 in W 31.89 in D 16.93 in
Antique French Boulle and Tortoiseshell Card Table, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
). Tortoiseshell or tortoise shell is a material produced mainly from the shell of the hawksbill turtle, an
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

Victorian Large Piqué Bee Tortoise Shell Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
pattern of gold or silver into tortoise shell. The metal would be heated to a very high temperature and
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Tortoise Shell and Pique Hair Slides
Located in London, GB
Beautiful pair of antique Victorian tortoise shell hair slides with pretty gilt pique design to the
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Late 19th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

Victorian Butterfly Pique Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Davidov "Victorian Jewelry". This pique style is called pique point. The tortoise shell chosen is
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Pique Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
side is plain. To make these, the shell of a hawkbill tortoise is used. The jeweler incises the
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Sterling Silver, 15k Gold

Early 20th Century Lot of Antique Dresser Jars with Tortoise Lids and Sterling
Located in Stamford, CT
with shell top and sterling silver inlay, glass jar. (2) Dresser jar with tortoise pique top and
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Early 20th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

Antique Boulle Mantel Clock by E. Villemsens, Paris, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
case is designed in Rococo style and features tortoise shell inlaid with brass foliage, ormolu
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1890s French Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

Antique Tortoise Shell and Sterling Silver Pique Vanity Mirror
Located in South Coast, CA
A very rare large vanity table frame in that wonderful cognac to chocolate shell we all love so
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19th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

Antique English Tortoise Shell Sterling Silver Paperweight
Located in San Marcos, CA
a stack of otherwise possibly unruly papers. The shell is steam-formed and wraps around the convex
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20th Century English Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Piqué Amphora Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Victorian Tortoise Pique Earrings. In a classical amphora form. Circa 1860-70
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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14k Gold

Large Victorian Piqué Star Hair Comb
Located in New York, NY
silver are inlaid onto tortoise shell to create patterns. This hair comb can be worn from upwards or
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1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

1916 Pique Zodiac December Capricorn Charm Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A smaller scale Pique (tortoise shell) charm in rose gold - inlaid with a hand-chased goat - with
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Mid-Victorian Tortoiseshell Pique Bead Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
made from pique, a term used to describe the process of inlaying precious metal in moulded tortoise
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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9k Gold, Silver

Mid 19th Century Boxed Piqué Parure with Bangle, Earrings, Comb & Brooch
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Victorian Tortoise Pique Set. The parure includes, earrings, hair comb, brooch and a
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Gilt Metal, 14k Gold

George III Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Etui
Located in London, GB
A George III silver mounted tortoiseshell etui/necessaire, the body decorated with fine pique work
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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver

William Comyns Candlesticks
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tortoiseshell & Silver pique candle sticks by famous London Silversmiths William Comyns. These
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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Tortoise Shell

Victorian Tortoise Fleur-de-Lis Pique Comb
Located in Middleton, WI
of course, inlaid tortoise shell, or pique. Well-to-do ladies grandly adorning their eye-catching
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1870s British Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Gilt Metal

English Art Deco Crystal, Faux Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Pique Box
By Mappin & Webb
Located in New York, NY
Measures: 5 ¼" wide; 1 3/4" long; 1 1/4" high Cut crystal vanity box with silver piqué inlaid
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Crystal, Silver

Antique French Tortoise Shell Card or Cigar Cigarette Etui Case
Located in San Marcos, CA
shell artistry, including spectacular pique work, a lovely old fitted crimson silk interior that is in
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

English Art Deco Crystal, Sterling Silver and Pique Faux Tortoiseshell Jar
By Collett & Anderson
Located in New York, NY
English Art Deco crystal, sterling silver and pique faux tortoiseshell jar Measure: 3 1/8
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Tortoise Shell Pique

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

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Antique Tortoise Shell Pique For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique tortoise shell pique you’re looking for. An antique tortoise shell pique — often made from bone, tortoise shell and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique tortoise shell pique, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much is a Antique Tortoise Shell Pique?

Prices for an antique tortoise shell pique can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $595 and can go as high as $4,708, while the average can fetch as much as $2,379.