Tortoise Shell Glove Box and Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Victorian silver plate and tortoiseshell basket. And tortoiseshell glove box. The box measures
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Early 20th Century English Antique Tortoiseshell Boxes
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Tortoise Shell
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English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
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Early 19th Century English Antique Tortoiseshell Boxes
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Tortoise Shell
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rectangular shape
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tortoiseshell Boxes
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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
17th-18th Century Spanish Colonial Box With Domed Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Spanish Colonial inlaid bone and faux tortoiseshell domed top box. Original hammered iron hinges
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1690s Spanish Antique Tortoiseshell Boxes
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Iron
19C Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Bone and Shell Domed Stationery Box
Located in Dallas, TX
tortoiseshell underneath! The box is dome/casket shaped. The top has 3 bands, with the center one being the
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Tortoiseshell Boxes
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Bone, Shell, Sandalwood
19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Sadeli Mosaic Sarcophagus Sewing Box
$1,250
H 5.5 in W 12.8 in D 9.15 in
19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Sadeli Mosaic Sarcophagus Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
intricately mosaic inlay, tortoiseshell and ivory boxes, made for the British ‘Upper Classes’ in the areas of
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Tortoiseshell Boxes
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Bone, Sandalwood, Teak
19c Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak and Sandalwood Sarcophagus Sewing Box
$520
H 4.5 in W 12.5 in D 8.75 in
19c Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak and Sandalwood Sarcophagus Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
lesser quality, than the more profusely and intricately mosaic inlay, tortoiseshell and ivory boxes, made
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Tortoiseshell Boxes
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Bone, Sandalwood, Teak
19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
, tortoiseshell and ivory boxes, made for the British ‘Upper Classes’ in the areas of Bombay and Vizagapatam
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Tortoiseshell Boxes
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Bone, Sandalwood, Teak
19th C. Georgian Continental Tortoiseshell Cigar Case With Vermeil Silver Mounts
$895
H 5.5 in W 3.375 in D 0.75 in
19th C. Georgian Continental Tortoiseshell Cigar Case With Vermeil Silver Mounts
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined cigar case is executed in richly figured tortoiseshell, shaped in a gently contoured
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Tortoiseshell Boxes
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Shell
Large George III Table / Master Snuff in Stained Mulberry Burl and Tortoiseshell
$2,250
H 2.13 in W 8.5 in D 4.75 in
Large George III Table / Master Snuff in Stained Mulberry Burl and Tortoiseshell
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large Georgian table or master snuff box of cushion form having tortoiseshell veneered front, back
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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Tortoiseshell Boxes
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Tortoise Shell, Burl
Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860
$595
H 3.625 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in
Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
mottled tortoiseshell veneer, its surface presenting a deep marbled pattern of honey and dark espresso
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Mid-19th Century English British Colonial Antique Tortoiseshell Boxes
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Shell, Velvet
18th Century French 18K Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Joseph-Etienne Blerzy c.1780
$37,871
H 0.99 in Dm 2.88 in
18th Century French 18K Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Joseph-Etienne Blerzy c.1780
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
-Joachim Aubert, a goldsmith who had specialised in mounting tortoiseshell and lacquer snuff boxes. Aubert
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18th Century French Other Antique Tortoiseshell Boxes
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Gold, Enamel
A fine Singing Bird Box in Tortoiseshell
Located in London, GB
A particularly elegant and well proportioned late 19th century singing bird box, housed in a rich
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1880s Antique Tortoiseshell Boxes
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Bronze
Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns
By William Comyns
Located in Northampton, GB
offer this Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box by William Comyns. The Stationery Box in the shape of
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Tortoiseshell Boxes
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Silver
Gold and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Rochat
Located in London, GB
An exceptional early Frères Rochat singing bird box with fusee automaton movement, stamped with the
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1820s Swiss Antique Tortoiseshell Boxes
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Gold
Wonderful English Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Pique Jewelry Trinket Oval Box
$525
H 1.25 in W 3.25 in D 2.25 in
Wonderful English Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Pique Jewelry Trinket Oval Box
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Oval Sterling Silver And Polished Tortoiseshell Jewelry / Trinket Box Decorated With
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell Boxes
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Sterling Silver
19th Century Victorian Aesthetic Movement Chinoiserie Bamboo Sewing Side Table
$3,500
H 30.5 in W 18.75 in D 13 in
19th Century Victorian Aesthetic Movement Chinoiserie Bamboo Sewing Side Table
Located in Forney, TX
tiger bamboo frame (also known as simulated burnt bamboo and imitation tortoiseshell bamboo), integral
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Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Tortoiseshell Boxes
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Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
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Antique Tortoiseshell Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique tortoiseshell boxes available for sale. The range of distinct antique tortoiseshell boxes — often made from bone, tortoise shell and metal — can elevate any home. Antique tortoiseshell boxes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique tortoiseshell boxes made by Regency designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique tortoiseshell boxes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Mappin & Webb, Julien Alaterre and William Comyns are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Tortoiseshell Boxes?
Prices for antique tortoiseshell boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique tortoiseshell boxes begin at $152 and can go as high as $75,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.
Finding the Right Boxes for You
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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