Our gold snuff box is distinguished by its exceptional portrait of Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) by the revered miniature painter, Jean-Baptiste Isabey (1767–1855), signed and dated...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Tortoise Shell Purse

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Gold, Enamel

Gold Snuff Box with Portrait of Napoleon by Jean-Baptiste Isabey '1767–1855'

H 0.63 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in

Antique English Blonde Tortoiseshell Hinged Card Holder

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Antique English blonde tortoiseshell card holder with locking hinge. Please view all photographs for damage.

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19th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Purse

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Tortoise Shell

Antique English Blonde Tortoiseshell Hinged Card Holder

H 0.5 in W 3.125 in D 4.25 in

Antique Russian Silver Niello Snuff Box with Rectangular Hinged Lid

Located in London, GB

Scene of Russian town surrounded by floral detailing on lid, lozenge design to sides.

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Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Tortoise Shell Purse

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Silver

Antique Russian Silver Niello Snuff Box with Rectangular Hinged Lid

H 0.79 in W 2.96 in D 1.78 in

Pair of Japanese Gilt-Metal Mounted, Black & Gold Lacquer Karabitsu Boxes

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Pair of Japanese Gilt-Metal Mounted, Black & Gold Lacquer Karabitsu Boxes

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Late 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Tortoise Shell Purse

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Giltwood, Lacquer

Pair of Japanese Gilt-Metal Mounted, Black & Gold Lacquer Karabitsu Boxes

H 13.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in

Large Antique French Boulle Napoleon III Marquetry Box

By Audige

Located in Vilnius, LT

Antique 19th century French Boulle/Napoleon III marquetry box. The wooden box is decorated with inlaid brass and tortoiseshell and red silk textile inside. Including key. Signed: Aud...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tortoise Shell Purse

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Brass

Large Antique French Boulle Napoleon III Marquetry Box

H 4.14 in W 12.6 in D 8.86 in

Turtle Shell with Mother of Pearl and Silver Inlay Purse Mounted in Shadowboxes

Located in Bradenton, FL

Beautiful set of two Mid-Century Modern shell purses. Both have mother of pearl, turquoise and silver inlay and are now mounted in new shadowboxes. Very unique decorative wall art.

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Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Antique Tortoise Shell Purse

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Tortoise Shell

Turtle Shell with Mother of Pearl and Silver Inlay Purse Mounted in Shadowboxes

H 13 in W 13 in D 2 in

White Caviar Bead Box Purse w Tortoiseshell Celluloid Lid and Long Strap, 1950s

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This charming 1950s purse is a true vintage gem. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it features a tortoiseshell celluloid lid and a stylish braid handle, adding a touch of ...

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Mid-20th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Purse

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Tortoise Shell, Lucite

White Caviar Bead Box Purse w Tortoiseshell Celluloid Lid and Long Strap, 1950s

H 9 in W 5 in D 3 in

Vintage Mexican Collectors Shadowbox

Located in Dallas, TX

A shadow box with laced doily, silver purse, antique spectacles. tortoiseshell and silver ornamentation. Made in Mexico circa 1930s to 1970s. Stamped signature on reverse reads Chavo...

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1970s Mexican Antique Tortoise Shell Purse

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Mexican Collectors Shadowbox

H 13.5 in W 10.5 in D 1.75 in

Large Antique Art Nouveau French Brass Key Shaped Coat & Hat Rack

Located in Pearland, TX

A fabulous early 20th-Century Art Nouveau period French brass decorative key shaped coat or hat rack. This charming coat rack has an ornate key design with a lovely aged brass patina...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Tortoise Shell Purse

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Brass

Large Antique Art Nouveau French Brass Key Shaped Coat & Hat Rack

H 7 in W 20.25 in D 1.75 in

Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet

Located in Mexico, DF

Mexican cabinet. Made of tortoiseshell, pen-engraved and wood. Possible Oaxaca or Puebla, 17th century.

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17th Century North American Spanish Colonial Antique Tortoise Shell Purse

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Tortoise Shell

Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet

H 21.66 in W 27.56 in D 13.78 in

Antique Needlework Animal Print Design Rug

Located in Los Angeles, US

Needlepoint rugs were created using the traditional needlework weaving technique that is used to make everyday items from furniture to carpets and artwork. However, it has a fascinat...

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Early 1900s Asian Other Antique Tortoise Shell Purse

Materials

Cotton

Antique Needlework Animal Print Design Rug

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W 81 in L 108 in

Antique Capodimonte-Type Hand Painted Bas Relief Hinged Box

By Capodimonte

Located in Charleston, SC

Rare antique Capodimonte type hand decorated hinged box with gorgeous original gilt interior and bas relief decoration on all sides including the bottom (quite unusual). No maker's m...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Purse

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Capodimonte-Type Hand Painted Bas Relief Hinged Box

H 2 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in

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-view light anomaly... When wound and start/stop slide moved to the right, the bi...

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1890s French Antique Tortoise Shell Purse

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Tortoise Shell

Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems

H 1.4 in W 3.4 in D 2.5 in

At the Spring

By Joshua Shaw

Located in New York, NY

Joshua Shaw was a farmer’s son, born in Billingborough, Lincolnshire, and orphaned at the age of seven. After a boyhood of privation, he tried a number of occupations, until he final...

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