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
Materials
Ebony, Wood
Faux Tortoise Shell Box
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
Green and Gold Lacquer Decoupage Turtle Box With Faux Tortoise Shell interior
$1,280
H 3.5 in W 6 in D 4.75 in
Green and Gold Lacquer Decoupage Turtle Box With Faux Tortoise Shell interior
Located in Stamford, CT
tortoise shell paper. This is a charming box, my new favorite item. The top, front, back and bottom all
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
French Faux Tortoise Shell Cigarette Snuff Tobacco Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in Paris, a charming faux tortoiseshell box marked cigarettes on the lid. A very versatile
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Metal
19th Century English Faux Tortoise Shell Grain Painted Wooden Dresser Box
$1,225
H 7.5 in W 8.13 in D 6.5 in
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
$2,600
H 6.5 in W 11.75 in D 7 in
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
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Wood
Faux Tessellated Tortoiseshell Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith
$275Sale Price|26% Off
H 2.5 in W 9.25 in D 4.75 in
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
$1,025 / set
H 1.25 in W 4.25 in D 2.75 in
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
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Leather, Paper
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
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A Exceptional Canton carved faux tortoiseshell snuff box. Qing Dynasty
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H 0.99 in Dm 3.94 in
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
Materials
Tortoise Shell
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
Materials
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
Category
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
Antique English Faux Tortoise Shell Regency Style Tea Caddy Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
The object depicted is a fine English faux tortoiseshell tea caddy, dating to the first quarter of
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Shell
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
Materials
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Sandalwood
Antique Silverplated Faux Tortoiseshell Ladys Toiletries Vanity Grooming Set 19C
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H 9 in W 4.25 in D 3 in
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
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H 6.9 in W 8.1 in D 5.9 in
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
Materials
Brass
Faux Tortoise Shell Decorative Box
By Gumps
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A faux tortoise shell decorative trinket or jewerly box lined with velvet. Acquired from
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Late 20th Century American Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Wood, Velvet
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
Category
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling
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H 3.1 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
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
Faux Tortoiseshell Small Early 20th Century Layered Folding Jewelry Box w/Clasp
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H 3 in W 4.25 in D 3 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century European Jewelry 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
Materials
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
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
Category
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
Giorgio Armani Oversized Wire Rimmed Glasses in Faux Tortoise Shell Case
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H 9.5 in W 18.5 in D 6.5 in
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
Category
Antique 1840s Decorative Boxes
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
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H 1.25 in W 5.25 in D 1.75 in
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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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Antique Early 19th Century English Tea Caddies
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Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Antique 1860s English Tea Caddies
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Located in Ijzendijke, NL
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
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Located in Richmond, VA
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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$5,250 / set
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
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Tortoise Shell
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
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$8,500
H 3 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
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Located in Charleston, SC
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Located in Ferndale, MI
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Brass
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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 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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