Antique Tortoiseshell

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.

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,...

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.

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

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

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.

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

The creamware body is covered in a rich tortoiseshell palette. Iron-brown sponging spreads across the warm cream ground while vivid splashes of green, blue, and yellow glaze move fre...

Flanking the central section are six drawers to either side, each with tortoiseshell fronts edged with ivory banding and ebony mouldings.

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.

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

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

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

French Red Tortoiseshell Boulle clock, Samuel Marti, Paris.

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...

18K gold and tortoiseshell snuffbox with an oval miniature. Round in shape with a flat surface, this snuffbox features a concave profile and a gold hinge recess on the back.

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

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

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

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

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 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...

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

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

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

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...

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.

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...

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...

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

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

English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century

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.

TRAY: It features a tortoiseshell ground finely inlaid with silver piqué work in an elegant neoclassical design of garlands, bows and classical medallions.

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 ...

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...

This example is one of our nicest we have had with the faux tortoiseshell details. Rich colour and the perfect contrast to the ebonised frame.

An original Italian reverse‑painted églomisé glass picture frame in a tortoiseshell‑style design, Grand Tour Era / Victorian period (Italian), with its original Fratelli Sorgato fema...

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

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

French, 19th Century Embossed Brass And Faux Tortoiseshell Mirror having beveled glass. This striking Continental wall mirror is constructed as an architectural, stepped compositio...

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

Featuring Alternating Panels From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this fine Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy.