19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
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Tortoise Shell
Blonde Tortoise Shell
19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Silver and Blonde Tortoiseshell Mantle Clock lancet topped with silver stringing
$4,057
H 8.27 in W 5.52 in D 3.15 in
Silver and Blonde Tortoiseshell Mantle Clock lancet topped with silver stringing
Located in London, GB
superb tortoiseshell veneers with blonde gold highlights surround the clock completely including the back
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Antique 1890s English Mantel Clocks
Materials
Silver
Memento mori: a snuffbox in blonde tortoiseshell, gold, white agate. France 1820
$6,268
H 1 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Memento mori: a snuffbox in blonde tortoiseshell, gold, white agate. France 1820
Located in Milan, IT
Round Cylindrical snuffbox, regular, consisting of a base and a removable interlocking lid. On the lid a ring in smooth pink gold, which stops a glass lens. Inside a rare Memento mor...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Agate, Gold
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Blonde Tortoise-Shell Tea Caddy with Fitted Interior, c. 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency style Tea Caddy in Blonde Tortoise-Shell, retaining its original fitted interior
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Antique English Blonde Tortoiseshell Hinged Card Holder
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Antique English blonde tortoiseshell card holder with locking hinge. Please view all
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Antique Regency Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A rare late Regency period blonde tortoiseshell tea caddy having pagoda top and silver strung
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Antique English Blonde Tortoiseshell Hinged Card Holder
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Antique English blonde tortoiseshell card holder with locking hinge. Monogrammed to silver
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Antique English Blonde Tortoiseshell Hinged Card Holder
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Antique English blonde tortoiseshell card holder with locking hinge. Please view all
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Antique Blonde English Cattle Bone 1790 Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Box Very Unique
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H 4 in W 4 in D 3.25 in
Antique Blonde English Cattle Bone 1790 Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Box Very Unique
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique blonde English cattle bone 1790 tortoiseshell tea caddy box, Skeleton lock no key, with
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Antique 1790s English Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
For Christian Dior - Blonde Tortoise Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bleached Tortoise Shell Mounted with Steel
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Vintage 1970s Statues
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Louis Vuitton travelling case
Located in London, GB
and a large photograph frame all in blonde tortoise-shell and Sterling silver, each individual piece
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Ivory edging and silver escutcheon. The Interior has a
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Antique 19th Century British Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Ivory
Italian Blonde Tortoiseshell and Silver Box
Located in London, GB
An early twentieth century Italian silver mounted blonde tortoiseshell box, the silver with
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Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Superb Blonde Tea Caddy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The epitome of Georgian elegance. Fine bow Front Design with a "dome" top. Original interior lids. Brass ball feet.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies
Materials
Brass
Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Exquisite blonde tented top tortoiseshell tea caddy with bone edges and stringing. The top features
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Antique 18th Century British George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Petite 19th Century Blonde Tea Caddy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Square form with interior wood lid. A fine Georgian caddy. A superbly rare size.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Materials
Metal
Regency Blonde Pagoda Topped Tea Caddy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine 200 years old caddy superbly fashioned with a pagoda form top. The caddy retains its interior lids. Beautiful scale and style.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Box
Located in Grange-Over-Sands, GB
A blonde tortoiseshell box with gold mounts. The ivory stringing to the edges has in some places
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Antique 1790s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Georgian Miniature Tent-Top Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, of Decagonal Form
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H 3.5 in W 2.6 in D 2.6 in
Georgian Miniature Tent-Top Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, of Decagonal Form
Located in London, GB
A Very elegant and rare blonde tortoiseshell tea caddy of decagonal form with silver metal shield
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
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Antique George III Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Georgian Period Circa 1790 From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Georgian Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy is finished in vibrant green Tortoises...
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
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Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs
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Fabric, Wood, Paint
Faux Tortoise Shell British Cigar or Trinket Box W/Ivory Framing & Original Key
$2,800
H 3.25 in W 10 in D 7 in
Faux Tortoise Shell British Cigar or Trinket Box W/Ivory Framing & Original Key
Located in Larkspur, CA
Faux tortoise shell British cigar or trinket box w/ivory framing & original key.
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Antique Early 1900s Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell
English 19th Century Domed Top Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
English 19th Century Domed Top Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Silver Inlay and Ball feet
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
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Tortoise Shell
Antique English Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Faced In Boxwood From our Tea Caddy collection, we are thrilled to offer this Antique Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Chest of tapered rectangular shape with silver stringin...
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Caddies
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Silver Plate
Regency Tortoiseshell Box With Sterling Silver Details
Located in Tampa, FL
A fine Regency period tortoiseshell box, accented with sterling silver and ivory details. This is a very early and elegant example, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and materials...
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Antique 1810s English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
English Early 19th Century Penwork Box with Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Early 19th Century Penwork Box with Chinoiserie Decoration
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Oval Tea Caddy with Silver Mounts From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Georgian Silver and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy is of oval shape with a To...
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell
English Georgian Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Silver Winged Paw Feet, C. 1810
$8,500
H 3 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
English Georgian Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Silver Winged Paw Feet, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian Tortoise shell hinged sewing box with a gadrooned molded edge lid, fitted tufted interior, and resting on the original silver plate winged paw feet. Early 19th Century
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Antique 1810s English Georgian Decorative Boxes
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Silver
Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
Green tortoiseshell tea caddy from England. With two interior covers raised on four silver ball feet. Circa 1870.
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Antique 1870s English Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Sunburst Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Circa 1870, English tortoiseshell tea caddy with sunburst design. It is absolutely the finest one I’ve ever owned! No cracks no restoration absolutely mint.
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Antique 1870s English Tea Caddies
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Tortoise Shell
19th Century English Regency Burl Walnut Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century English Regency burl walnut tea caddy. Lovely shape and pretty details including decorative handles on the sides. Makes an elegant statement!
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
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Finding the Right Boxes for You
From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.
The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.
Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.
Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.
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