Antique Tortoiseshell

inv. with tortoiseshell lined interior maker's mark JG cross between, Paris, 1762-1768.

inlay to the tortoiseshell ground, a gilded ormolu finial of Boudica above the eight day duration

wood with fake tortoiseshell and gilded, with some signs of aging. Painting already restored with

, each with their original white marble tops, red colored tortoiseshell with Fine engraved scrolling

plaques and boulle inlaid tortoiseshell.

Pair of unique display cases in Louis XV style, made in tortoiseshell and gilt wood by Maison

A stunning Italian early 18th century Baroque period ebonized fruit wood, tortoiseshell and bone

, and swirling clouds. Her hair is arranged with tortoiseshell combs and hairpins decorated with flowers

sapphire paste stones on top of a faux tortoiseshell comb. 1920's USA. 5" x 4" high. Excellent condition.

Antique tiger bamboo, also known as tortoiseshell bamboo, pedestal side table with flip-open lid

furniture Napoleonic toilette poudreuse André-Charles Boulle tortoiseshell cut brass overlay black lacquered

Carved tortoiseshell ladies comb is flanked by a dragon fan crowned with five ball beads. En suite

An exceptional gilt bronze mounted cut-brass and tortoiseshell-Inlaid ‘Boulle’ Cartel Clock and

mounts to the surround, brass inlay to the red tortoiseshell. White enamel roman numerals to the eight

fine metals, numerous rare and beautiful woods, porcelain, ivory, tortoiseshell, mother of pearl

of the most beloved European butterfly species, such as the Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell, and Red

. The original beveled mirror plate is within a frame that features tortoiseshell, brass, ormolu, and

The dove of peace soars through the skies. Made of pique, tortoiseshell inlaid with gold, this

This magnificent 19th century tortoiseshell Boulle desk features gorgeous bronze mounts and

Victorian tortoiseshell hand carved lorgnette from the late 19th Century. Carved with the typical

Victorian Tortoise Pique Comb from the late 19th Century. Hand carved tortoiseshell with finely

.Tortoiseshell. Sentimental and nostalgic items We offer FREE insured international shipping with FedEx

objects made from very delicate materials such as mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and ivory. He produces a

individually. Measures: Larger tortoiseshell H 5.5, W 21.5, D 5.5 $2,450 Smaller tortoise shells H 5, W

motifs undercut from a solid piece of tortoiseshell to create a light, open fretwork design with Art

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

with fine 'première-partie' marquetry of engraved brass designs on a tortoiseshell ground, supported on

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

, ivory, mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and horn were very popular and were often also engraved. Both

running script in gilt on an iron red ground. The brocade patterns are the kikkou, tortoiseshell pattern

within the tortoiseshell and brass Boulle border. The door has two ormolu keyhole escutcheons and key and

, colorful clouds streaming around them. A geometric kikko (tortoiseshell) patterned reserve separating the

Charming Victorian cherub brooch hand carved in tortoiseshell. Late 19th Century work with fine

cabinetmakers, such as André-Charles Boulle, whose elaborate work in etched brass and tortoiseshell marquetry

Tortoiseshell frame. Silk backing restored 17th Century Silk Work Embroidery - The beheading of John the

-Joachim Aubert, a goldsmith who had specialised in mounting tortoiseshell and lacquer snuff boxes. Aubert

interior glazed in lavender, the reverse glazed in brown, green, and blue tortoiseshell mottling, with

bronze mounted ebony and ebonised, cut-brass, pewter and faux tortoiseshell marquetry cabinets in the

Charming Victorian cherub brooch hand carved in tortoiseshell. Late 19th Century work with fine

yellow glazed frog, the interior glazed in brown and green tortoiseshell mottling (staining); the reverse

tortoiseshell and brass marquetry inlay all on ebony. At the center of the front is a mirrored display shelf

four petals. Honeycomb or tortoiseshell like, they form intriguing groupings on a nashiji background

tortoiseshell, a finish that is repeated on the baseboard molding. Cabinet offers a storage drawer above and

tortoiseshell veneered and ivorine inlaid parcel-gilt wood tops, top covered with glass. Attributed to Maison

tortoiseshell under a hand-rolled glass dome. This clock has been cleaned and is in working condition. We

. During the early 18th century, Cressent replaced the magnificence of ebony and tortoiseshell associated

A stunning and most unique French 19th century Napoleon III Period ebony, ormolu, tortoiseshell

with ebonized parts alternating with others veneered in tortoiseshell.

decoration and tortoiseshell imitation ground and would have been a statement piece within the interior

is set in a 18 carat gold frame and is closed at the back by a tortoiseshell plate. Dim: H 2.2 in

and manufacturer of tortoiseshell fancy goods, to whom he was apprenticed. He later studied at the

general, based on areas tortoiseshell framed or highlighted with dark wood moldings and surrounded by

with a tortoiseshell-style finish and gilt liner, which complements the warmth of the paper. Dimensions

of the cross and its pedestal, both decorated with tortoiseshell mirrors, ivory threads to emphasize

A stunning French 19th century Louis XIV st. tortoiseshell, brass and ormolu Cartel Clock signed

tortoiseshell underneath! The box is dome/casket shaped. The top has 3 bands, with the center one being the

and tortoiseshell, known as Boulle (or, in 19th-century Britain, Buhl work).