English Tortoiseshell Box
Located in New York, NY
English tortoiseshell box. Ovoid shaped lidded snuffbox with integral handle of richly patterned
Early 1900s English Antique Tortoiseshell Boxes
Tortoise Shell
English Tortoiseshell Box
Located in New York, NY
English tortoiseshell box. Ovoid shaped lidded snuffbox with integral handle of richly patterned
Tortoise Shell
Regency Tortoiseshell Box With Sterling Silver Details
Located in Tampa, FL
A fine Regency period tortoiseshell box, accented with sterling silver and ivory details. This is a
Silver
$2,450
H 3.25 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
Low Elongated 19th Century English Tortoiseshell Box with Bone Ball Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Low Elongated 19th Century English Tortoiseshell Box with Bone Ball Feet
Tortoise Shell
$5,500
H 5.75 in W 8.5 in D 4.25 in
17th Century Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell Box with Silver Piqué Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite 17th century Spanish Colonial tortoiseshell box, beautifully decorated with intricate
Tortoise Shell
French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and most elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box. This
Ormolu
Dutch Colonial Indonesian Tortoiseshell Box with Gilded Brass mounts
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Of superb quality, this red tortoise shell box with beautifully executed gilded brass mounts was
Brass
$3,495
H 28.75 in W 22 in D 16 in
Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptional Baroque period Flemish or Dutch red tortoiseshell, bone, horn, ebony, and
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Rosewood, Horn, Wood, Ebony
Tortoiseshell Casket Box With Rippled Serpentine Sides
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Dutch 18th century Tortoiseshell box with rippled serpentine sides embellished with silver
Silver
$1,997
H 0.3 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in
Gold piquet small tortoiseshell box with lover’s eye. France circa 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
Small round box with lid, made of blond tortoiseshell with 18K gold intaglio finishes. On the lid
Gold
Italian Tortoiseshell & Enamel Dresser Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 19th / early 20th Century Italian trinket/dresser box. Box features embossed brass frame with
Brass, Enamel
Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box
Tortoise Shell
Anglo Indian Tortoiseshell And Ivory Trinket Box
Located in Tampa, FL
Anglo Indian tortoiseshell and ivory trinket box dating to the turn of the century. This finely
Ivory, Tortoise Shell
Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extremely rare, early Swiss automaton singing bird box by the famed Charles Bruguier is housed
Gold
Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell And Mother Of Pearl Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Circa 1750. Tortoiseshell and mother of pearl box with sliding top from Mexico 18th century
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$10,099
H 1.46 in W 4.22 in D 2.64 in
Engraved Tortoiseshell Music Box with French Revolutionary Inscription
Located in London, GB
This finely engraved and inscribed tortoiseshell music box is a precious piece of French Revolution
Tortoise Shell
Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewellery Box William Comyns
By William Comyns
Located in Northampton, GB
introduce into the market this stunning Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewellery Box by William Comyns. The
Silver
$61,405
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 23.63 in
17th century and later simulated tortoiseshell, gilt decorated strong box
Located in London, GB
An outstanding 17th century and later simulated tortoiseshell, gilt decorated, and iron bound
Iron
1905 Edwardian Leather, Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Letter Box
Located in Morristown, NJ
1905, England, Unusual and striking Edwardian letter box with leather sides. The curved top and
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
Silver
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.125 in Dm 4.5 in
Antique Edward Souter Barnsley & Co. Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Powder Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 1894 antique Edward Souter Barnsley & Co. sterling silver and tortoiseshell powder box decorated
Sterling Silver
$9,165
H 0.79 in W 2.49 in D 2.49 in
Composition of red tortoiseshell gold piqué-work box, 18th century
Located in Paris, FR
Circular box in composition of red tortoiseshell powder called "Indian red". Inlays of nets in the
Gold
$1,750Sale Price|30% Off
H 5.5 in W 13 in D 10 in
Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Napoleon III era French Marquetry Boulle box. Red and black tortoiseshell with
Brass
$19,525
H 1.58 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900
By Bontems
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Singing bird box by bontems of Paris, Circa 1900. Tortoisesheel embellished with
Silver
$1,326
H 1.97 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in
19th Century Eastern Tortoiseshell and Bone Blue Velvet Lined Trinket Box
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Beautiful 19th Century Eastern Tortoiseshell and Bone Trinket Box, Lined with Blue Velvet on Paw
Bone, Tortoise Shell
Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
By Jacques Joseph de Gault
Located in New Orleans, LA
tortoiseshell-lined snuff box. The handsome portrait was fashioned by the renowned Jacques-Joseph de Gault of
Gold, Enamel
$5,319
H 2.8 in W 4.2 in D 3.5 in
Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Tortoiseshell Patch or Rouge Box
Located in London, GB
A lovely little antique French Louis XV casket of scarlet tortoiseshell with superb ormolu mounts
Ormolu
$2,600
H 6.5 in W 11.75 in D 7 in
Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell Boulle Casket-form Letter Box, Halstaff and Hanover
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century boulle casket-type letter box by Halstaff and Hanover. The exterior is finished with
Tortoise Shell, Wood
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
Tortoise Shell
$875Sale Price|30% Off
H 3.55 in Dm 1.58 in
Silver jewelry box with tortoiseshell lid, friezes and fleur-de-lis feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver jewelry box with tortoiseshell lid surrounded by friezes, lined interior and
Silver
French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse
Located in London, GB
A French Tortoiseshell and gold inlaid purse with red silk inner lining. A very pretty and unusual
Gold
Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet
Located in Mexico, DF
Mexican cabinet. Made of tortoiseshell, pen-engraved and wood. Possible Oaxaca or Puebla, 17th
Tortoise Shell
Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box
Located in London, GB
A good antique composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box, German circa 1900
Tortoise Shell
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
Tortoise Shell
$822
H 0.4 in W 2.96 in D 0.79 in
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Hinged Box with Silver Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century English tortoiseshell hinged box with silver decorations.
Tortoise Shell
Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems
Located in London, GB
A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, most probably by Bontems, Going barrel movement, Gilt
Tortoise Shell
$695
H 3.875 in W 2.75 in D 0.25 in
English Regency Tortoiseshell Folding Memorandum Case, Circa 1810–1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely made English Regency-period folding memorandum case, veneered in genuine tortoiseshell
Shell
$1,600
H 3.75 in W 2.75 in D 0.33 in
Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, Circa 1815
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, circa 1815 This exceptional
Metal, Sterling Silver
$9,358
H 0.6 in W 1.58 in D 0.99 in
Antique Pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box
Located in London, GB
A fine antique pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box, Circa 1910
Tortoise Shell
$3,568
H 3.25 in W 2.25 in D 1.25 in
George III Rococco Pressed Tortoiseshell, Ormolu, Bilston/Battersea Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare antique English George III Rococo pressed tortoiseshell, ormolu and Battersea
Enamel, Ormolu
$1,145 / set
H 1.5 in W 7.5 in D 7 in
Antique Victorian Casket Tortoiseshell Calling Cards Regency Grand Tour 1837
Located in Dublin, Ireland
mounted Silk lined Tortoiseshell Card Cases of museum quality. Slightly dome shaped rectangular hinged
Silver
$28,240
H 0.99 in W 3.47 in D 2.64 in
Hidden compartment snuff box tortoiseshell, gold and erotic miniature.
Located in Paris, FR
Oval snuff box in brown tortoiseshell, entirely lined with gold. The hinged lid is decorated with a
Gold
Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Georgian Silver and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy is of oval shape with a Tortoiseshell exterior
Silver
$795
H 3.875 in W 2.625 in D 0.25 in
Georgian Tortoiseshell Folding Card Case With Silver Piqué Borders C. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
genuine tortoiseshell, exhibiting deep amber and umber mottling characteristic of the 18th / 19th century
Shell
Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
Green tortoiseshell tea caddy from England. With two interior covers raised on four silver ball
Silver
English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
A lovely bow front tortoiseshell tea caddy inlaid with mother of pearl flowers and topped with a
Silver
$495
H 3.875 in W 2.75 in D 0.25 in
Inlaid Faux Tortoiseshell And Mother-Of-Pearl Card Case With Floral Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
tortoiseshell panels and decorated to the exterior with an inlaid floral spray composed of iridescent mother-of
Shell
$4,200Sale Price|30% Off
H 2.76 in Dm 1.34 in
Snuff box with bone lid and gold-covered tortoiseshell, with floral ornaments
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Snuff box with bone and tortoiseshell lid covered in gold, with floral ornaments
Silver
Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in GB
A fine Regency period rectangular tea caddy, veneered in panels divided by fine metal stringing. Silver metal escutcheon and key. Complete with an initialled plaque on the lid and ro...
Ivory, Tortoise Shell
$895
H 4.25 in W 3.125 in D 0.25 in
Anglo-European Faux Tortoiseshell And Bone Card Case With Geometric Panel C 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
richly figured tortoiseshell, framed by narrow linear inlays that emphasize its architectural clarity
Shell
$16,451
H 5.52 in W 7.72 in D 4.14 in
An Indo-Portuguese colonial tortoiseshell veneered wooden casket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
India, probably made in Gujarat for Portuguese Goa, late 17th/early 18th century The tortoiseshell
Silver
A rare Indonesian tortoiseshell sirih casket with gold mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
gold, silver, inlaid with precious stones, ivory, or tortoiseshell. The costliness of one’s sirih box
Gold
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Sunburst Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Circa 1870, English tortoiseshell tea caddy with sunburst design. It is absolutely the finest one
Tortoise Shell
19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Tortoise Shell
19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Tortoise Shell
Antique English Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Chest of tapered rectangular shape with silver stringing, a silver ball finial
Silver Plate
19th Century English Serpentine Front Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Serpentine Front Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Tortoise Shell
Antique George III Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy is finished in vibrant green Tortoiseshell to the exterior
Silver
18th Century Large Georgian Tortoiseshell Box.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely large and rare blond tortoiseshell box with two tiers, including one drawer, interior
Tortoiseshell Box
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Sterling silver and tortoiseshell jewellery box. Circular shape and hinged cover inset with
1900's Tortoiseshell Box in the shape of a Book
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Tortoiseshell box in the shape of a small book, with silver hinges and locks. A small silver round
Silver Plate
1850's Tortoiseshell Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Small Silver and Tortoiseshell jewellery box, with the top of the lid and the bottom of the box
Gold Plate
A Dutch Tortoiseshell Box
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular case and hinged lid decorated overall with geometeric inlay of ebony and boxwood.
Tortoiseshell Box with Silver Mounts Dated London, 1905
Located in London, GB
In excellent condition and with silver catch and hinges dating from 1905, London. Measures: Height 2 inches Width 6 inches Depth 4 1/2 inches £1500.
Sterling Silver
Large Art Deco Tortoiseshell Oval Box with Silver Hinges
By Collett & Anderson
Located in Singapore, SG
A large oval tortoiseshell box. The rounded lid and the curved sides all finely worked in excellent
Silver
Unavailable
H 1.58 in W 7.49 in D 5.91 in
1906 Oval Tortoiseshell Dressing Table Box with Silver Hinges
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Very fine Tortoiseshell box, mounted with a virgin silver plaque, hallmarked silver hinges. Lined
Silver
1905 Tortoiseshell Card Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Small 1905 Tortoiseshell card box, with gilded gold lining and floral decoration. The dates 1860
Gold Plate
Late English Regency Tortoiseshell Sewing Box
Located in Natchez, MS
Late English Regency tortoiseshell sewing box.
1893 Silver And Tortoiseshell Heart Shaped Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Silver and Tortoiseshell jewellery box in the shape of a heart with floral decoration on the lid
Metal, Silver
Art Deco Silver Box with Tortoiseshell Lid
By Collett & Anderson
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
Silver box with tortoiseshell lid by Collett & Anderson London 1928.
Silver
FINAL SALE Antique Carved Faux Tortoiseshell Jewelry Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
does not completely close as the key is missing. This exquisite faux tortoiseshell jewelry box would
Velvet, Lucite, Wood
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
Silver
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
Silver
Unavailable
H 2.76 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
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
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Walnut
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
Silver
Unavailable
H 1.23 in W 3.59 in D 2.45 in
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
Metal, Silver, Enamel, Other
Unavailable
H 9.45 in W 21.26 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Italian Boxes in Marble and Bronze Covered in Tortoiseshell
Located in Tongeren, Limburg
A pair of Italian boxes in marble and bronze covered in tortoiseshell, circa 1860. The boxes are
Marble, Bronze
1900's Tortoiseshell Cigar Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Tortoiseshell cigar holder, with Japanese inspired decoration. Painted and inlaid with some losses
Brass
Unavailable
Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell Casket
Located in Bewdley, Worcestershire
An extremely rare Spanish Colonial tortoiseshell casket, late 16th or early 17th century
Tortoise Shell
Regency Starburst Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Stunning Regency starburst pressed bow fronted Tortoiseshell tea caddy, with silver initial plate
Silver
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
Tortoise Shell
Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with pagoda top, serpentine front, silver stringing and escutcheon
Bone, Tortoise Shell
Unavailable
H 3.2 in W 6.4 in D 3.2 in
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
Brass
Victorian Tortoiseshell and Silver-Mounted Jewelry Casket
Located in London, GB
Hallmarks as London 1896, maker being Aitken Brothers.
Unavailable
H 0.79 in Dm 3.27 in
Antique French Miniature 18K Gold Piqué Tortoiseshell Snuff Box, circa 1790
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique French Miniature 18K Gold Piqué Tortoiseshell Snuff Box, circa 1790 Rare snuffbox made of
18k Gold
Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
# ZA658 - Regency pressed tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. English, circa 1820 Click on "Dealer
Silver plated and faux tortoiseshell tea canister
Located in East Geelong, VIC
tortoiseshell. The domed lid is topped with a ball knop and the piece sits on four silver plated ball feet
Silver Plate
Pressed Tortoiseshell Rectangular Tea Caddy, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
# ZA659 - Regency pressed tortoiseshell tea caddy. English, circa 1820 Click on "Dealer Details
Unavailable
H 5 in W 4 in D 3 in L 5 in
Rectangular Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
# ZA662 - Rectangular Pressed tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with “weave” component on front and verso
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
English Victorian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Eglomise Panel
Located in Natchez, MS
English Victorian Tortoishell Tea Caddy with Eglomise Panel with building.
Early 19th Century Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy on Paw Feet
Located in Summerland, CA
Good tortoiseshell color & patterning ( strong mottling and radiating veneer). Original paw feet
Shell
Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Brass Finial, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
# ZA660 - Octagonal pressed tortoiseshell tea caddy having brass finial and brass round feet
Unavailable
H 5.25 in W 6.5 in D 4.25 in
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 here is complete, in really fine condition (very slight imperfections consistent wit...
Wood, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl
Unavailable
H 6.11 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in
George III Period 18th Century Octagonal-Shaped Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
silver handle. The tortoiseshell is inlaid with bone and the top opens to reveal the original lids and
Unavailable
H 3.5 in W 3 in D 2.25 in
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
Sterling Silver
Georgian Faux Tortoiseshell Case with Miniature Painting
Located in New York, NY
C.1780. An exquisite Georgian period faux tortoiseshell toothpick case with a very finely painted
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
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...
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Unavailable
Tortoiseshell Gold Regency Snuff Box
Located in Melbourne, AU
A very rare Regency 18ct gold and tortoiseshell English snuff box. Height: 2cm approx Dimensions
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver and Tortoiseshell Jewellery/Trinket Box
Located in London, GB
incorporating an impressive tortoiseshell panel and the cover opens to reveal a pale tan interior. The box is
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
Silver
Unavailable
H 0.99 in Dm 3.94 in
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
Tortoise Shell
Unavailable
H 8.66 in W 8.66 in D 5.12 in
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
Silver
Leather Tortoiseshell Sterling Silver Desk Set London 1915
Located in Bologna, IT
The set is comprised of a blotter and letter box in leather, tortoiseshell and sterling silver. The
Sterling Silver
Gold and Lapis Lazuli Etruscan Revival Parure, French, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
jeweller's label inside the box) The tortoiseshell comb is signed by Legavre who was the best maker of combs
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Antique English Tortoiseshell Box
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An Exceptional Antique English Tortoiseshell Box. Late 19th-early 20th Century.
Tortoise Shell
Regency period tortoiseshell box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Regency period silver-inlaid tortoiseshell box with relined interior, circa 1820.
Silver
Late 19th Century Tortoiseshell Box
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late 19th Century tortoiseshell box
Pair of English Small Tortoiseshell Boxes
Located in Savannah, GA
19th Century Pair of English Small Tortoiseshell Boxes, shaped with oval ends and an extruded thumb
Tortoise Shell
Set of Eight 19th Century Tortoiseshell Boxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of six 19th century tortoiseshell boxes. Each varies in size as well as type of usage
Dutch tortoiseshell box
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 19th century Dutch tortoiseshell covered box
Exceptionally Large English William IV Blonde Tortoiseshell Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptionally large and well-mottled English William IV blonde tortoiseshell dressing box with
A Deeply-Colored English William IV Brown Tortoiseshell Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A deeply-colored English William IV brown tortoiseshell dressing box with ivory feet; the mitered
Large & Well-Mottled English William IV Blond Tortoiseshell Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and well-mottled English William IV blond tortoiseshell dressing box; the rectangular
Large & Well-Mottled English William IV Blonde Tortoiseshell Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and well-mottled English William IV blonde tortoiseshell dressing box; the rectangular
$229,457Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$956Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.75 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in
19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver-Mounted 2-Compartmented Box, European, possibly Dutch. Unmarked A unique and whimsical 19th-century continental tortoise shell silver-...
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Green Opaline Glass Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th Century French Green Opaline Glass Box. In very good vintage condition.
Brass
Antique French Blue Opaline Glass Dresser Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique rare French Blue Opaline Glass dresser box with bronze trim.
Opaline Glass
$695
H 4.625 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
C. 1870 Antique English Tunbridge Ware & Penwork Regency Tea Caddy Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
English, circa 1870. A Regency Tunbridge Ware & Penwork Tea Caddy Box of Hexagonal form. Featuring a decorated Neo Classical taste top centering the goddess Ceres recumbent upon her...
Walnut
Octagonal Tortoiseshell Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Octagonal tortoiseshell picture frame. Antique octagonal frame in beautiful condition smoothly applied with antique Sicilian tortoiseshell and original brass hook; for favourite phot...
Metal
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 with a flap. The flap is with a spring. The box is marked with the Austrian Silve...
Silver
$1,025 / set
H 1.25 in W 4.25 in D 2.75 in
Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/ 3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Holiday Gift Idea! This is a late 19th century English tortoise shell desk box paired with a set of three Italian faux tortoise leather notebooks. The notebooks have not been used. T...
Tortoise Shell, Leather, Paper
$11,800
H 5.5 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
A Large Baccarat Green Opaline Crystal Gilt Bronze Mounted Rectangular Box
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A large rectangular box formed from green opaline crystal, its shape defined by flat planes and chamfered corners that produce an octagonal profile when viewed from above. The hinged...
Bronze
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
Antique Dutch Colonial VOC Batavian Tortoise Shell Silver Sirih Casket 1750
Located in Portland, OR
A rare, Dutch Colonial, Batavian (now Jakarta) Dutch East Indies silver and tortoise shell Sirih casket, circa 1750. The casket was used for storing highly prized betel nut, which wa...
Silver
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.5 in W 7.75 in D 5.75 in
Victorian 1880 Oval Desk Box in .925 Sterling Silver with Brown Faux Tortoise
Located in Miami, FL
A Victorian oval desk box. Beautiful and very attractive desk box, created in London England during the Victorian era (1837-1901), back in the 1888. This rare box was crafted with...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
There is much more to this exquisite Georgian snuffbox than meets the eye. Beautifully crafted of striking burlwood, this unassuming box features a lining of precious tortoiseshell a...
Tortoise Shell, Burl
Victorian Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box with Sterling Medallion
Located in Larkspur, CA
This beautiful box has a cedar interior which is separated into two compartments for jewelry. It also has sterling escutcheon for a key.
Tortoise Shell
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.
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