Antique Tortoiseshell

intricate inlaid tortoiseshell with brass accents, showcasing the fine craftsmanship of the period. The

known for its durability and glossy finish. The tortoiseshell pattern is typically a mix of rich brown

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

century. The table features a finely shaped top with a tortoiseshell-inspired center, bordered by

tortoiseshell, as well as beautiful Victorian and Art Nouveau styles.  Establishing his company in 1858, Comyns

technique known as "Boulle work." This technique involves intricate inlays of brass and tortoiseshell

Duquesnoy school, decorated with tortoiseshell look alike inlays. The bust shows a clear influence from

Discover a rare and precious collector's item: this gilded bronze and red tortoiseshell timepiece

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

painted to mimic tortoiseshell with a pale green velour liner.  Circa 1888 Signed Oil on wood panel

attention with objects made from very delicate materials such as mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and ivory

gold and tortoiseshell handle, unusually inset with perfect filigree, scroll, shells and trellis work

wooden panel, framed in faux tortoiseshell style frame. framed: 25 x 28.75 painting: 19 x 24 inches

Exquisite Pair of fine Antique Gilt Bronze Mounted Tortoiseshell Inlaid Ebonized Boulle Marquetry

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

banishment from Eden. These 19th century interpretations, crafted from imitation ivory and tortoiseshell

stem from its tortoiseshell like appearance. If mulberry wood is ebonised to reinforce its markings it

A striking and most impressive pair of French 19th century Napoleon III period Ebony, Tortoiseshell

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

the top, Red tortoiseshell and brass inlay to the serpentine shaped case, wonderful gilded rococo

A mid-late 19th century monumental Napoleon III gilt bronze mounted ebony, red tortoiseshell and

panel, tortoiseshell frame.

cabinetmaker to Louis XIV, whose intricate inlay technique combining brass, tortoiseshell, pewter, and ebony

incorporates inlays of tortoiseshell, ivory, and pen work on ebonised wood. Meticulously restored and re

escutcheon, bone fitted interior border with two lidded tortoiseshell foil lined compartments, and resting on

Box, is kidney shaped, and features a tortoiseshell lid with silver inlay, 4 neoclassical legs, and a

finest materials, including gold, silver, tortoiseshell, and as is the case in the present example

Pair of French Victorian carved rosewood armchairs with Boulle brass and tortoiseshell inlay and

A striking high quality French 19th century Napoleon III period ormolu, tortoiseshell, and brass

mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and ivory. He produces a large number of boxes, paper knives, candyboxes

with its Brass inlays atop a Tortoiseshell background within an ebony frame. This wonderfully detailed

. The inner part of the lid is crafted from tortoiseshell. The top isadorned with an elegant piqué

, Tortoiseshell and ormolu specimen cabinet. The fifteen drawer one door cabinet is raised by its original base

all sides with phenomenal tortoiseshell and doré bronze marquetry and ormolu mounts of undeniable

Important Spanish Cabinet 17th century in blackened wood and tortoiseshell veneer. It opens with

delicate jewelry work of their tortoiseshell and amber handles, or the weaving of the special silk they use

very delicate materials such as mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and ivory. He produces a large number of

mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and ivory. He produces a large number of boxes, paper knives, candyboxes

18th century Spanish Baroque low side table with rosewood and tortoiseshell inlaid top, with

A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ebony, ormolu Tortoiseshell

Cartel from the Louis XV period in brown tortoiseshell and inlaid with brass signed in enamel Jean

theatrical forms. Specific patterns, such as tortoiseshell, cranes, or pine trees, signified longevity

a rotation of the top. High quality, veneered in ebony, tortoiseshell and leather. Brass inserts

is encased in a stunning tortoiseshell-decorated frame, enhancing its majestic presence. Total

designed elegant snuff boxes using fine metals, rare and beautiful woods, tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl

, including gold, porcelain, tortoiseshell, enamels and mother-of-pearl — like the present objet d'art. These

waisted case, veneered with red tortoiseshell and grilled on the sides, rests on four leaf feet. Gilded

). The antique is adorned with intricate inlays of tortoiseshell and brass atop ebonised wood carcass

scrolling gilded ormolu mounts, an ebonised case with tortoiseshell brass inlaid panels, The clock face

on an ebony mottled base with a Boulle tortoiseshell and etched brass inlay column above. The finely

ocher rim, the reverse glazed in brown and green tortoiseshell mottling, English, ca. 1875. This design

An exquisite French 19th century Louis Philippe period Tortoiseshell, brass, and ebonized Fruitwood

Original and timeless tortoiseshell Victorian chain circa 1880s. Oversized Gucci style links with

tortoiseshell veneer. Exotic materials were often used for luxury items during the Second Empire of Napoleon III

In the Louis XIV style, the tortoiseshell and brass inlaid ebonized wood body, with three wooden

into tortoiseshell, was brought to England by the Huguenots when they were expelled from France in the

and beautiful kinds of wood, porcelain, ivory, tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, precious gems and other