Antique Tortoiseshell

Tortoiseshell tea caddy with inlaid mother of pearl from England.

Circa 1750. Tortoiseshell and mother of pearl box with sliding top from Mexico 18th century.

A traditional Flemish ebonized wood cabinet, made in Antwerp in the 18th Century, with gorgeous tortoiseshell inlaid, supported on a stand with matching tortoiseshell panels and bun ...

A striking and rare Flemish frame dating from circa 1800–1820, crafted in genuine tortoiseshell with richly saturated red and black coloring.

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING This late Victorian tortoiseshell tea caddy by Saunders & Shepherd dates to 1895 and is designed in an elegant sarcophagus form raised upon sterling silver b...

A rare early 19th-century Dutch tortoiseshell tea caddy, circa 1820, of refined casket form with a softly domed hinged lid, canted serpentine corners, and richly figured tortoiseshel...

This Bamboo vanity hanging mirror has a beautiful tortoiseshell color to the Bamboo. A large mirror in the center with a shelf on each side.

Whieldon-Type Creamware Grey Tortoiseshell Octagonal Plate Circa 1765–1775 This octagonal creamware plate is glazed, front and back, in a softly mottled grey tortoiseshell glaze, th...

From Wedgwood, an assembled set of eight English majolica scallop shell shaped, mottled tortoiseshell glazed seafood salad plates. Each plate shows a variation of the tortoiseshell ...

Most unusually with gold leaf laid under tortoiseshell for a very rich golden colour to the tortoiseshell.

A stunning and most decorative Continental 19th century ebonized Fruitwood and Tortoiseshell mirror. The octagonal shaped mirror retains its original beautiful beveled mirror plate s...

This French brass and faux tortoiseshell table lamp features panels with floral motifs as well as simplistic lines typical of this era.

Antwerp cabinet, ebony, tortoiseshell, rosewood and bone, 17th century 19th century base

Amazing Chinese Tortoiseshell Lorgnette for the European Market from the mid 19th Century.

Regency bronze hound dog sculpture on tortoiseshell base. English bronze hunting dog sculpture on original low sculpted plinth base sheathed in tortoiseshell, England, 1820’s.

“Kroko” Hair Comb, Tortoiseshell Imitation, 1920s - Switzerland Type: Hair Comb Brand: “Kroko” Material: Celluloid, Tortoiseshell Imitation Period: 1920s Country of Origin: Swit...

This exceptional 19th-century mirror is a refined expression of period craftsmanship, distinguished by its richly layered frame of tortoiseshell and ebonized fruitwood. The dramatic,...

Half-moon hair comb, imitation tortoiseshell, 1920s - Spain Type: Hair comb Material: Celluloid imitation tortoiseshell Period: 1920s Country of origin: Spain Good condition con...

The celluloid's veining in honey and brown tones imitates natural tortoiseshell. The openwork is fine, with stylized lines and a flowing design.

An exceptional early Frères Rochat singing bird box with fusee automaton movement, stamped with the rare three-tulip mark and numbered 127. This important example belongs to the earl...

Folk art cane: The pommel is made of carved and engraved tortoiseshell depicting the head of a greyhound with eyes set with rosette-cut diamond stones, and the tongue extending betwe...

A good antique composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box, German circa 1900 Going-barrel movement Setting the birds free...

The highly prized "tortoiseshell" effect was achieved through a remarkably organic process.

This English mirror from circa 1900 features a bold faux tortoiseshell decoration set within a crisply defined ebonized frame.

French Red Tortoiseshell Boulle clock, Samuel Marti, Paris.

AN EXCEPTIONAL SPANISH COLONIAL VARGUEÑO OR BARGUEÑO, tortoiseshell, ebony, engraved ivory and Colonial hardwood, Spain, 16th / 17th century (cabinet) An exceptional and unusually r...

This elegant antique French Louis Philippe mirror, crafted circa 1870, showcases a richly decorative faux tortoiseshell frame accented with finely detailed gilt ornamentation.

A large Art Deco silver mounted tortoiseshell easel mirror, the rectangular plate framed in tortoiseshell with large silver mounts applied to the corners comprising athemions with sq...

The contrast between the deep amber-brown tortoiseshell finish and the luminous gilt creates an elegant architectural presence, both graphic and timeless.

Fine Tortoiseshell Boulle clock in an arch top case, standing on elaborate gilded Ormolu feet with raised base with Acanthus leaf decoration.

A finely made English Regency-period folding memorandum case, veneered in genuine tortoiseshell with softly rounded edges and narrow silver-mounted borders.

Attractive English silver and tortoiseshell and silver pique mantel clock. The silver case hallmarked for 1921 Birmingham, England.

Late 17th Century Italian Ebonized & Faux Painted Tortoiseshell Rectangular Frame with Mirror

This finely engraved and inscribed tortoiseshell music box is a precious piece of French Revolution and Napoleonic history: given as a gift by the Duchess of Gdansk in 1837 to a neph...

A decorative example of early twentieth century English silver mounted tea ware, combining elegant proportions with detailed silver work associated with Edwardian tortoiseshell tea c...

A Flemish Faux Tortoiseshell and Repousse Mirror, 19th Century Description: The bevelled glass held within a triple frame, the central frame of faux tortoiseshell with repousse flor...

The practice of using tortoiseshell plates in furniture resurfaced in Europe during the 17th century.

19th-Century Tortoiseshell Side Table – Spanish with Arabic Influence Elegant 19th-century side table crafted from tortoiseshell, ebony, silver, and exotic woods.

A most impressive and high quality French 19th century Napoleon III Period Tortoiseshell, Brass, ebonized Fruitwood and Ormolu Boulle center table.

Tortoiseshell tiara comb for hair surmounted by an element decorated with tortoiseshell volutes.

At the center, a large oval tortoiseshell plaque is surrounded by four smaller circular medallions, while further tortoiseshell details punctuate the corners and border.

A very handsome and elegant Continental 19th century ebonized Fruitwood and Tortoiseshell cabinet vitrine. This beautiful freestanding vitrine is raised by four slender square tapere...

Walking stick: sculpted tortoiseshell knob depicting the head of a child with silver chain around the neck with a four-leaf clover-shaped pendant in silver and green enamel.

French Blonde Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti, Paris, Queen Anne Style, Circa 1880 A particularly elegant and unusual French mantel clock dating from the late nineteenth c...

The bamboo is ebonies in places in the traditional Victorian style to give a tortoiseshell finish. Woven split bamboo forms the table top surface as well.

The interiors are adorned with beautifully marbled faux tortoiseshell inserts, rendered in a rich amber hue with swirling patterns of caramel and black, evoking the luxurious look of...

Oval snuff box in brown tortoiseshell, entirely lined with gold. The hinged lid is decorated with a floral medallion in several different gold tones.

Just in this pristine antique English Root Bamboo magazine Rack in a beautiful tortoiseshell finish, this is a 19th Century English Bamboo Magazine or Newspaper Rack I say pristine ...

A rare and of fine quality, late XVII Century Flemish European ormolu mounted ebony and red tortoiseshell cabinet on stand, of architectural form, crowned with an architectural, gall...

Huge obelisk from the French imperial period in tortoiseshell with semi-precious stones resting on balls.

Title: 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph of European Butterflies – Admirals, Tortoiseshells, and Peacocks in a Natural Setting Description: This vibrant 19th-century hand-colo...

An antique ring box covered with the original brown tortoiseshell leather effect paper, with floral tooling to the top, with a dashed border.

Amazing quality with tortoiseshell drawers, tortoiseshell columns, bronze capitals, silver and bronze mounts, scagliola flower inlaid decorations, and ebonized frame.

Oval portrait Miniature on tortoiseshell of a noblewoman, probably Spanish, 17th-early 18th century.

Italian ebonized frame, tortoiseshell and engraved bone, 19th century. Measures: 52 x 41cm 39.5 x 29.5cm Very good conditions.

Oval Box made entirely of richly figured tortoiseshell with striking mottled pattern and reeded surface.

This example is particularly fine with a strong colour to the faux tortoiseshell giving a fabulous contrast to the ebonised frame. 129cm by 98cm Can be hung either portrait or la...

French three-piece tortoiseshell and gilt bronze clock set French, late 19th century Clock: Height 55cm, width 26cm, depth 15cm Candelabra: Height 46cm, width 22cm, depth 20cm ...

19th century English tortoiseshell hinged box with silver decorations.

Such trays were produced as part of luxury dressing table sets and are valued for their intricate piqué decoration and rich tortoiseshell material. Total item’s weight: 275gr.