Antique Tortoiseshell

designs of brass inlaid into tortoiseshell. The thoughtful detail in this cabinet’s design lends it an

Jewellery box with a faux tortoiseshell top made by the amazing Charles and Richard Comyns A fantastic

glazed in a mottled tortoiseshell of cobalt blue and browns. A central medallion molded in high relief is

to resemble tortoiseshell. It is in turn surrounded with shell Adams Style swags and shell bordering

tortoiseshell and has a lapis lazuli top. It was commissioned by Frederick II of Prussia (d. 1786) around 1760

decorated using hand painted bone and specimen woods to replicate tortoiseshell. The first tray lifts out

sample is where the decoration is conducted, in general, based on areas tortoiseshell framed or

tortoiseshell associated with tin and copper by the softer harmonies of foreign woods. Like him, Louis Majorelle

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

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

-like instrument; the inside back of the clock case is also richly worked with tortoiseshell and brass

craftsmanship in using ivory and tortoiseshell and lac decoration. These are referred to as ‘Vizagapatam Boxes

lesser quality, than the more profusely and intricately mosaic inlay, tortoiseshell and ivory boxes, made

Boulle, with engraved brass inlaid into tortoiseshell, a Popular style under Louis XV's predecessor Louis

tortoiseshell. Both pieces are marked – the box with the raised George Jones pad mark, the tray with the “thumb

boxes that stood on cabriole legs. These often featured lids made of tortoiseshell or other luxurious

furniture with marquetry of tortoiseshell and brass which was subsequently used by his son in law Andre

disguised the joints in the ivory and tortoiseshell pieces, which were, because of their nature, of

foliate cut brass inlays, with premiere-partie panels set with tortoiseshell grounds and brass inlay work

of mother-of-pearl, ivory, tortoiseshell and coral, the combination creating a delightful contrast of

legs. These often featured lids made of tortoiseshell or other luxurious materials. In the 1900s

decorations. The hardwood inlays in triangular sections replicate the look of tortoiseshell. This section

inventor of the method of inlaying the combination of ebony, tortoiseshell and brass, his ability and

and tortoiseshell and lac decoration. These are referred to as ‘Vizagapatam Boxes’. (2) The Bombay

, tortoiseshell and ivory boxes, made for the British ‘Upper Classes’ in the areas of Bombay and Vizagapatam

intricately mosaic inlay, tortoiseshell and ivory boxes, made for the British ‘Upper Classes’ in the areas of

in tortoiseshell and in brilliant colored woods. He was indeed an artist to whom colour appealed with

marquetery, both in tortoiseshell and in brilliant colored woods. He was indeed an artist to whom color

of material and finish, are scorched bamboo or tortoiseshell bamboo or tiger bamboo. This particular

in the Frick Collection. This geometric equivalent of the inlaid brass and tortoiseshell work of

-pearl and tortoiseshell were harvested locally and were considered a prized commodity (Fig. 4

inlaid decoration to the red stains tortoiseshell, raised on plinth bases.

Sterling silver and tortoiseshell jewellery box. Circular shape and hinged cover inset with

Small Silver and Tortoiseshell jewellery box, with the top of the lid and the bottom of the box

Small 1905 Tortoiseshell card box, with gilded gold lining and floral decoration. The dates 1860

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with pagoda top, serpentine front, silver stringing and escutcheon

Original 17th century, French tortoiseshell mirror; series of projected moldings; rich calibration

Boulle credenza with tortoiseshell and metal inlay. Beautiful white marble top, transparent glass

French tortoiseshell boulle clock with ormolu mounts, standing on outswept feet and surmounted by a

An extremely rare Spanish Colonial tortoiseshell casket, late 16th or early 17th century

Fine Edwardian tortoiseshell arch top mantel clock inlaid with silver line stringing, standing on

The rectangular case and hinged lid decorated overall with geometeric inlay of ebony and boxwood.

One tortoiseshell Photograph Frames with silver rims and suede backings. A Photograph Frame with

One tortoiseshell Photograph Frames with silver rims and suede backings. A Photograph Frame with

One tortoiseshell Photograph Frames with silver rims and suede backings. A Photograph Frame with

Tortoiseshell cigar holder, with Japanese inspired decoration. Painted and inlaid with some losses

A magnificent tortoiseshell mounted mirror, the ink spot tortoiseshell, inlaid with finely etched

Stunning Regency starburst pressed bow fronted Tortoiseshell tea caddy, with silver initial plate

A very rare Regency 18ct gold and tortoiseshell English snuff box. Height: 2cm approx Dimensions

tortoiseshell lids and stands on four silver plated ball feet. This caddy comes with a fully working lock and

Late English Regency tortoiseshell sewing box.

19th century Flemish red tortoiseshell mirror with ebony ripple moldings. Impressive in size and

Napoleon III gilt bronze-mounted and tortoiseshell casket France, circa 1870. In Louis XIV style

An exquisite silver inlaid tortoiseshell Gothic arched clock with silver banding and mesh panels to

# ZA658 - Regency pressed tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. English, circa 1820 Click on "Dealer

incorporating an impressive tortoiseshell panel and the cover opens to reveal a pale tan interior. The box is

Extremely large and rare blond tortoiseshell box with two tiers, including one drawer, interior