Antique Tortoiseshell

Its decline has made sightings of this butterfly quite rare and special for enthusiasts and naturalists. 3. **Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae):** - Smaller than the Large Tor...

The second, made of blond horn with a tortoiseshell effect, measures 7 × 3.5 × 2 cm, and presents magnificent amber and honey shades.

These light woods create a similar contrast to the tortoiseshell and ebony marquetry popularized in the late 1800s.

An outstanding pair of Italian 17th century ebonized fruitwood and tortoiseshell small scale Florentine mirrors/picture frames.

Pair of French 19th Century Boulle inlaid side cabinets, each with their original black Belgium marble tops, gilded classical ormolu mouldings and mounts, canted corners with classic...

A George Jones Majolica Candlestick Stand on a rustic brown ground, the stand with a comb design and raised candle snuffer receptacle, with relief molded green-glazed oak leaves and ...

PERFUME BOX WITH LID French Napoleon III 19th Century in ebonised wood, tortoiseshell and gilded metal. Interior with three golden glass bottles.

Versatile and can be used in any interior, Modernist, Minimalism, Scandinavian Modern, English country house, Biedermeier, Neoclassical, Arts & Crafts, Bauhaus, Rustic, Mediterranea...

Spanish Colonial inlaid bone and faux tortoiseshell domed top box. Original hammered iron hinges.

Each with wonderful red stained Tortoiseshell, inlaid classical decoration, gilded ormolu mounts and mouldings.

Recently covered with imitation leather imitation tortoiseshell lizard color Pistachio tissue.

The case of this exquisite clock is designed in the Rococo Revival style, featuring an intricate inlaid tortoiseshell with brass accents, showcasing the fine craftsmanship of the per...

The color palette of Bakelite bangles often includes rich tones like amber, green, red, or tortoiseshell patterns. In the case of a Boho style, expect to see more earthy, natural hue...

This diminutive yet opulent 18th or 19th-century French snuff box exemplifies the Boulle-style, renowned for its intricate gilt and inlaid brass decoration against a tortoiseshell ba...

They feature intricate inlays of ivory, tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, and in this case, silver, reflecting the blend of Portuguese and Indian artistic traditions.

Early 18th century inlaid Italian walnut and tortoiseshell vargueno. 6 drawers with fine inlay, iron hardware.

A striking and most impressive pair of French 19th century Napoleon III period Ebony, Tortoiseshell, brass, ormolu, and black Belgian marble Boulle cabinet vitrines.

The popularity of these veneers in the 1690-1730 period is thought to stem from its tortoiseshell like appearance. If mulberry wood is ebonised to reinforce its markings it does not ...

The Angelic Visitation Dutch School, mid 17th century circle of Rembrandt (Dutch 1606-1669) oil on wooden panel, framed in faux tortoiseshell style frame. framed: 25 x 28.75 painting...

This technique involves intricate inlays of brass and tortoiseshell, often used in furniture and decorative art.

Discover a rare and precious collector's item: this gilded bronze and red tortoiseshell timepiece holder, dating from the 18th century.

A very good quality French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock, having a gilded ormolu putti seated on the top, Red tortoiseshell and brass inlay to the serpentine shaped case, wonderfu...

This demanding technique layers materials such as brass, pewter, and tortoiseshell before intricate designs are sawn through the stack.

At the top apron is an intertwined pierced Ormolu geometric band in front of an exceptionally well executed faux green Tortoiseshell background. Above is the polished Ebony top which...

The table features a finely shaped top with a tortoiseshell-inspired center, bordered by intricate marquetry inlay and a cast ormolu edge.

English Georgian Chinroserie bow front tortoise shell tea caddy with a hinged tiered lid, Chinese landscape mother of pearl inlays with flanking pagodas, fences, & foliage trees, cen...

This Vintage Tortoise Lucite Bangle Set features bangles made from Lucite, a clear acrylic material known for its durability and glossy finish. The tortoiseshell pattern is typically...

A striking high quality French 19th century Napoleon III period ormolu, tortoiseshell, and brass inlaid Boulle clock. The clock is raised by handsome ormolu paw feet with acanthus le...

The comb retains its tortoiseshell teeth, while the brushes preserve their original bristles, all in good condition with only light signs of age and use.

With typically fine late 19th and early 20th century pieces, Comyns pieces often include tortoiseshell, as well as beautiful Victorian and Art Nouveau styles. 

A very luxurious piece that incorporates inlays of tortoiseshell, ivory, and pen work on ebonised wood.

It has a waisted case with applied brass decoration and brass and tortoiseshell-style inlaid panels. The white enameled dial has fancy pierced brass hands and a beaded bezel.

The gold thumb piece opens the hinged cover to reveal the gold lined, beautifully fitted, interior, containing five implements, including a ribbed gold pencil container, gold bodkin,...

Charles-Théodore Frère (French, 1814-1888) "A Street Scene in Cairo" In a carved wood frame painted to mimic tortoiseshell with a pale green velour liner.  Circa 1888 Signed Oil...

18th century Spanish Baroque low side table with rosewood and tortoiseshell inlaid top, with wrought iron stretchers.

Above are three drawers decorated with exquisite etched ivory displaying finely detailed foliate designs and lovely inlaid Tortoiseshell reserves with fine pierced ormolu pulls.

Exquisite Pair of fine Antique Gilt Bronze Mounted Tortoiseshell Inlaid Ebonized Boulle Marquetry Instruments by Gervais-Maximilien-Eugene Durand.

One of a kind patinated bronze bust of a child on a stepped ebonized wood pedestal,François Duquesnoy school, decorated with tortoiseshell look alike inlays. The bust shows a clea...

A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ebony, ormolu Tortoiseshell and brass inlaid chandelier from the collection of Charles Aznavour.

Symbols of luxury and social status, snuff boxes were created using only the finest materials, including gold, silver, tortoiseshell, and as is the case in the present example, exqui...

These 19th century interpretations, crafted from imitation ivory and tortoiseshell, offer a visually captivating tribute to the original, with their light-toned materials beautifully...

High quality, veneered in ebony, tortoiseshell and leather. Brass inserts. Measures: when closed as console table: H. 79 cm - D. 45 - L. 89 Top measures when open: cm 89 x 89 ...

Cartel from the Louis XV period in brown tortoiseshell and inlaid with brass signed in enamel Jean Louis Delisle in Paris and on the movement, strikes the hours and half-hours revise...

A very good quality late 19th Century French boulle inlaid longcase clock, having wonderful scrolling gilded ormolu mounts, an ebonised case with tortoiseshell brass inlaid panels, T...

Original and timeless tortoiseshell Victorian chain circa 1880s. Oversized Gucci style links with tortoise connectors and metal hook closure. 19.5" x 1.25".

Each tazza is raised on an ebony mottled base with a Boulle tortoiseshell and etched brass inlay column above. The finely chased ormolu tazza with scrolled design support adorned wit...

In the Louis XIV style, the tortoiseshell and brass inlaid ebonized wood body, with three wooden shelves, the front with glazed doors, surmounted with a white marble top.

Paris, circa 1880 The waisted case, veneered with red tortoiseshell and grilled on the sides, rests on four leaf feet.

An exquisite French 19th century Louis Philippe period Tortoiseshell, brass, and ebonized Fruitwood Boulle cave a liqueur.

A George Jones Majolica 10-inch Oval Pen Tray, with green-glazed relief-molded lily pads with white blossoms and naturalistically glazed bullrushes on turquoise-glazed water forming ...

Constructed of ebony and enveloped on all sides with phenomenal tortoiseshell and doré bronze marquetry and ormolu mounts of undeniable skill and artistry, this commode is the pinnac...

He attracts attention with objects made from very delicate materials such as mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and ivory. He produces a large number of boxes, paper knives, candyboxes, ...

The cover and base inset with gouache miniatures of the front and back of a chateau, signed Andre inv. with tortoiseshell lined interior maker's mark JG cross between, Paris, 1762-1768.

Pique a technique of inlaying precious metals into tortoiseshell, was brought to England by the Huguenots when they were expelled from France in the 17th Century.

The most elegant were made using the finest materials, including gold, porcelain, tortoiseshell, enamels and mother-of-pearl — like the present objet d'art.

Over these 300 years, master artisans created and designed elegant snuff boxes using fine metals, rare and beautiful woods, tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, precious stones and other ...

Four our swept supports and two under tiers each with porcelain plaques and boulle inlaid tortoiseshell.

A very good quality 19th century French Boulle inlaid mantel clock having wonderful classical brass inlay to the tortoiseshell ground, a gilded ormolu finial of Boudica above the eig...

A very good quality pair of French late 19th century French Louis XVI style Boulle side cabinets, each with their original white marble tops, red colored tortoiseshell with Fine engr...

Dasson drew inspiration from the legendary André-Charles Boulle (French, 1642–1732), the royal cabinetmaker to Louis XIV, whose intricate inlay technique combining brass, tortoiseshe...