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Faux Tortoise Shell Box

Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charming early 19th century box decorated in faux tortoise shell and having zig zag patterned
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Antique Early 19th Century British Boxes

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Ebony, Wood

Vintage Maitland-Smith Lg Tessellated Faux Tortoise Shell Hexagonal Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Portage, MI
Vintage Hexagonal mosaic faux tortoise shell wooden box by Maitland-Smith with brass inlay. Made in
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1990s Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Faux Tortoise Shell and Silver-Plated Tea Caddy Trinket Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
European faux tortoiseshell tea caddy box with silver-plated surround as well as interior
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

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Silver Plate

19th Century English Faux Tortoise Shell Grain Painted Wooden Dresser Box
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century English Faux Tortoise Shell Grain Painted Wooden Dresser Box, circa 1830, a Regency
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Antique 1830s English Regency Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell Boulle Casket-form Letter Box, Halstaff and Hanover
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century boulle casket-type letter box by Halstaff and Hanover. The exterior is finished with
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Tortoise Shell, Wood

Faux Tessellated Tortoiseshell Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage jewelry box in faux tessellated tortoise shell with mother-of-pearl and Abolone shell edge
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/ 3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Holiday Gift Idea! This is a late 19th century English tortoise shell desk box paired with a set of
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

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Tortoise Shell, Leather, Paper

Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
boxed inkwell crafted in wood and carefully embellished around, with faux tortoise shell. It is fitted
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Exceptional Canton carved faux tortoiseshell snuff box. Qing Dynasty
Located in London, GB
A Exceptional Canton carved faux tortoiseshell snuff box. Qing Dynasty. A Canton carved
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Tortoise Shell

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

Faux Tortoiseshell Small Early 20th Century Layered Folding Jewelry Box w/Clasp
Located in Larkspur, CA
This is a multi layered folding faux tortoise jewelry box with vertical clasps. It’s originally
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Early 20th Century European Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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Faux Tortoise and Stone Dodecagon Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a lovely faux tortoise and stone 12 sided lidded box that is wood lined. In the manner of
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Decorative Boxes

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Tortoise Shell

Faux Tortoise Shell Brass Hands Hinge Lid Box After Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Faux tortoise shell brass hands hinge lid box after Maitland Smith. Item features brass hand
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Late 20th Century Regency Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Faux Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique three compartment drawer jewelry box, by Maitland-Smith. Faux tortoise shell finish with
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20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Faux Ivory Ring Box
Located in Dallas, TX
most beautiful blonde t/shell and faux ivory fretwork or frieze work. It sits on four carved faux
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes

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Sandalwood, Bone, Tortoise Shell

Antique Silverplated Faux Tortoiseshell Ladys Toiletries Vanity Grooming Set 19C
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality example of a Lady’s silver plated and Faux Tortoiseshell Grooming box
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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Mid-19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box & Various Other Purposes
Located in Lisse, NL
development is that it makes this antique, faux tortoise shell box extra desirable. Not only is it even more
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Faux Tortoise and Mother of Pearl Lidded Box in the Style of Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a tall beautiful faux tortoise and mother of pearl lidded box with brass filigree knob on
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1990s American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Late 19th C Faux Tortoieiseshell Cigar Box
Located in Larkspur, CA
This beautiful Victorian Anglo Indian cigar or jewelry box is highly unique and unusual, it is one
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Sterling Silver

Faux Tortoise Shell and Wood Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A jewelry box comprising a faux tortoise shell and craquelure lacquer exterior in a geometric
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Vintage 1960s American Boxes

Materials

Resin, Wood, Velvet

Faux Tortoise Shell and Wood Jewelry Box
Faux Tortoise Shell and Wood Jewelry Box
H 3.5 in W 10.75 in D 7.5 in
Regency period faux tortoise-shell double caddy
Located in Cambridge, GB
Regency period faux tortoise-shell double caddy with fine gilt pressed-brass mounts. Circa 1815
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Giorgio Armani Oversized Wire Rimmed Glasses in Faux Tortoise Shell Case
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Tucson, AZ
Giorgio Armani wire rimmed glasses in faux tortoise shell case. Probably used as store display
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Located in Raleigh, NC
Wonderful English early 19th century faux painted tortoise shell tea caddy on brass ball and claw
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Tea Caddies

"Mother" Dovetailed Keepsake Box
Located in New York City, NY
A beautiful poplar paint decorated jewelry or keepsake box. Faux tortoise shell decorated wood
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Antique 1840s Decorative Boxes

"Mother" Dovetailed Keepsake Box
"Mother" Dovetailed Keepsake Box
H 5.25 in W 12.5 in D 9.75 in
English Art Deco Sterling Silver and Faux Tortoiseshell Box
By Charles and Richard Comyns
Located in New York, NY
9.20 ozs. gross Rectangular sterling silver box with inset faux tortoiseshell top and monogram KSP
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Art Deco Crystal, Faux Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Pique Box
By Mappin & Webb
Located in New York, NY
Measures: 5 ¼" wide; 1 3/4" long; 1 1/4" high Cut crystal vanity box with silver piqué inlaid
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Silver

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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Other

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
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Antique Early 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Georgian 18th Century Rosewood Square Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An attractive and well figured, late 18th century Square rosewood tea caddy having boxwood Stringing and key escutcheon with original brass Hinges to lid and working lock and key ...
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

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Rosewood

English Tortoiseshell Box
Located in New York, NY
English tortoiseshell box. Ovoid shaped lidded snuffbox with integral handle of richly patterned tortoiseshell, England, circa 1900. Dimensions: 3.5" W x 2" L x .75" H.
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Antique Early 1900s English Decorative Boxes

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Tortoise Shell

English Tortoiseshell Box
English Tortoiseshell Box
H 0.75 in W 2 in D 3.5 in
Faux Tortoiseshell Two Compartment Tea Caddy
Located in Folkestone, GB
Unusual early 19th century simulated tortoiseshell two compartment rectangular tea caddy with cushion shaped lid and retaining the original inner lids. In reasonable condition for it...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Beech

Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Featuring Alternating Panels From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this fine Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rect...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Located in New Orleans, LA
A beautiful tea caddy. The tortorise shell color is perfection.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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

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Silver

Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
H 6 in W 7 in D 4 in
Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Tortoise shell decorative box with bun feet. We have other tortoise boxes similar in form that would be a lovely collection. Feel free to call or email with questions. Priced per b...
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Antique 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

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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

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

Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in London, GB
A three-quarter length portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford (1615-1684), in a blue dress. Attributed to Sir Anthony Van Dyck.  Anne Carr, Lady Russell, an estee...
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17th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

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

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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Faux Tortoise Shell Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic faux tortoise shell box available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of bone, tortoise shell and metal, every faux tortoise shell box was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect faux tortoise shell box — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A faux tortoise shell box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Hollywood Regency and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one faux tortoise shell box that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maitland Smith, Charles & Richard Comyns and Giorgio Armani produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Faux Tortoise Shell Box?

A faux tortoise shell box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,000, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $2,900.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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