Blonde Shell

Antique late-19th Century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th century. ...

The elongated rectangular case in a rich blonde tortoise-shell, with a domed cover in matching color.

A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th century...

A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th century...

A stunning antique late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th...

A stunning antique late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th...

A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th century...

* * *Our company policy is not to ship any taxidermy items to the USA. We apologise from any inconvenience this may cause. * * * A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. T...

A rare late Regency period blonde tortoiseshell tea caddy having pagoda top and silver strung decoration enclosing tortoiseshell lidded interior with original paper foil lining.

A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell later mounted on a silver plated stand by the renowned designer Anthony Redmile. Anthony Redmile burst into the London interior desi...

An Antique English blonde tortoiseshell card holder with locking hinge. Please view all photographs for damage.

Tortoiseshell describes a type of decorative material made from the shells of certain species of sea turtles. The shells of these turtles are composed of a hard, glossy substance cal...

Made in Vizagapatam, India, the box is made of sandalwood but completely covered in the most beautiful blonde t/shell and faux ivory fretwork or frieze work.

The box is made of sandalwood but completely covered in the most beautiful blonde t/shell and faux ivory fretwork or frieze work.

Nightstands have a single drawer and a large open cabinet. Drawer is in a blonde wood, contrasting the walnut shell. Black tapered legs are capped in brass.

This can be seen in this chest of drawers in the way that both the carved solid wood handles and blonde interior contrast with the shell of the chest.

Sandalwood box covered in gloriously patinated blonde shell with faux ivory edging and banding.

Both ends are completely covered in glorious faux blonde shell and bone or faux ivory frieze panels.

An Antique English blonde tortoiseshell card holder with locking hinge. Monogrammed to silver plaque.

An Antique English blonde tortoiseshell card holder with locking hinge. Please view all photographs for damage.

Antique blonde English cattle bone 1790 tortoiseshell tea caddy box, Skeleton lock no key, with special compartment lid for you to store the tea or whatever. Red velvet lining is fad...

Antique example from circa 1880, bears the scars and patina of over 120 years and more. The shell has been cut around the top and bottom into jagged edges. Good sheen and wear around...

Bleached Tortoise Shell Mounted with Steel

A 19th century polished blonde turtle shell