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French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French Tortoiseshell Boulle clock with ormolu mounts surmounted by a brass finial. Gilded dial
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock

H 11.25 in W 6.25 in D 4 in
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Norwich, GB
French Tortoiseshell Boulle clock with ormolu mounts surmounted by an ornate central finial
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock

H 10.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.75 in
French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse
Located in London, GB
A French Tortoiseshell and gold inlaid purse with red silk inner lining. A very pretty and unusual
Category

Antique 1880s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse
French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse

French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse

H 0.79 in W 2.76 in D 1.97 in
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock
By Aubert & Klaftenberger
Located in Norwich, GB
French tortoiseshell Boulle clock with ormolu mounts and surmounted by a brass finial. Enamel
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock

H 12.25 in W 6 in D 4 in
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
By Aubert & Klaftenberger
Located in Norwich, GB
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle clock Waisted case with red tortoiseshell inlaid with fine
Category

Antique 1870s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock

H 13.5 in W 8 in D 5 in
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock. c.1860
By Japy Frères
Located in Norwich, GB
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock c.1860 Waisted case veneered with red tortoiseshell with
Category

Antique 1860s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock. c.1860
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock. c.1860

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock. c.1860

H 15.5 in W 9 in D 5 in
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris
By Brocot & Delettrez
Located in Norwich, GB
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris French Boulle clock
Category

Antique 1860s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris

H 17 in W 9.5 in D 6 in
French Tortoiseshell Drumhead Boulle Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French Tortoishell Boulle clock in a drumhead case with raised stepped plinth, ebonised sides and
Category

Antique 1870s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Drumhead Boulle Clock
French Tortoiseshell Drumhead Boulle Clock

French Tortoiseshell Drumhead Boulle Clock

H 9.25 in W 12.5 in D 5 in
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Thuret, Paris
Located in Norwich, GB
French Boulle Tortoiseshell mantel clock in a beautifully decorated ‘Bombe’ shaped case with ormolu
Category

Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Thuret, Paris
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Thuret, Paris

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Thuret, Paris

H 13 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Roskell, Paris
By Henri Marc, Paris 1
Located in Norwich, GB
Fine Tortoiseshell Boulle clock in an arch top case, standing on elaborate gilded Ormolu feet with
Category

Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Roskell, Paris
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Roskell, Paris

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Roskell, Paris

H 12.75 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
French Tortoise Shell and Brass Table Lamp, circa 1950
Located in Rovereta, SM
French tortoiseshell and brass table lamp, circa 1950.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoise Shell and Brass Table Lamp, circa 1950
French Tortoise Shell and Brass Table Lamp, circa 1950

French Tortoise Shell and Brass Table Lamp, circa 1950

H 29.93 in W 7.09 in D 16.93 in
French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by R & C, Paris
Located in Norwich, GB
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock Straight sided case with green ‘tortoiseshell’ inlaid with
Category

Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by R & C, Paris
French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by R & C, Paris

French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by R & C, Paris

H 12 in W 6 in D 3.75 in
Gold snuffbox, guache, tortoiseshell, France 1784.
Located in Milan, IT
Round snuffbox 18 K gold, tortoiseshell and gouache technique depicting two childs and a landscape
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold

Gold snuffbox, guache, tortoiseshell, France 1784.
Gold snuffbox, guache, tortoiseshell, France 1784.

Gold snuffbox, guache, tortoiseshell, France 1784.

H 1 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
French Green Tortoiseshell Boule Religeuse Style Clock
Located in London, GB
A very attractive antique French green stained tortoiseshell boulle mantle clock in the French
Category

Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Pewter

French Green Tortoiseshell Boule Religeuse Style Clock
French Green Tortoiseshell Boule Religeuse Style Clock

French Green Tortoiseshell Boule Religeuse Style Clock

H 15 in W 7.25 in D 5 in
Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Box, France 1970s
By Mercier Freres
Located in Atlanta, GA
chrome-plated framing is complimented with Lucite elements in a tortoiseshell (tortoise) textured pattern
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Box, France 1970s
Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Box, France 1970s

Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Box, France 1970s

H 2.19 in W 11.25 in D 5.32 in
French Red Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock, Samuel Marti, Paris
By Samuel Marti
Located in Norwich, GB
French Red Tortoiseshell Boulle clock, Samuel Marti, Paris. Red tortoiseshell case inlaid with
Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Fruitwood

French Red Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock, Samuel Marti, Paris
French Red Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock, Samuel Marti, Paris

French Red Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock, Samuel Marti, Paris

H 15 in W 8.25 in D 4.5 in
Engraved Tortoiseshell Music Box with French Revolutionary Inscription
Located in London, GB
This finely engraved and inscribed tortoiseshell music box is a precious piece of French Revolution
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Engraved Tortoiseshell Music Box with French Revolutionary Inscription
Engraved Tortoiseshell Music Box with French Revolutionary Inscription

Engraved Tortoiseshell Music Box with French Revolutionary Inscription

H 1.46 in W 4.22 in D 2.64 in
Small Early 1900's French Faux Tortoiseshell Table Clock
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Decorative Faux Tortoiseshell Arched Table Clock, Early 1900's France. Charming Small Table Clock
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Small Early 1900's French Faux Tortoiseshell Table Clock
Small Early 1900's French Faux Tortoiseshell Table Clock

Small Early 1900's French Faux Tortoiseshell Table Clock

H 6.5 in W 5 in D 2.5 in
Modernist Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Desk Pad, France 1970s
By Mercier Freres
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful French modernist desk blotter pad features streamlined high polish chromed metal
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Modernist Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Desk Pad, France 1970s
Modernist Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Desk Pad, France 1970s

Modernist Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Desk Pad, France 1970s

H 0.63 in W 16.94 in D 12 in
French Three-Piece Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
French three-piece tortoiseshell and gilt bronze clock set French, late 19th century Clock
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Three-Piece Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
French Three-Piece Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

French Three-Piece Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

H 21.66 in W 10.24 in D 5.91 in
French Louis XIV Style Tortoiseshell Marquetry Liquor Casket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A French Louis XIV style tortoiseshell, brass and pewter-inlaid Boulle marquetry liquor casket
Category

20th Century Barware

Materials

Wood

French Louis XIV Style Tortoiseshell Marquetry Liquor Casket
French Louis XIV Style Tortoiseshell Marquetry Liquor Casket

French Louis XIV Style Tortoiseshell Marquetry Liquor Casket

H 10.75 in W 13 in D 10 in
Tortoiseshell Ostrich Egg Floor Lamp Maison Le Dauphin, France
By Maison Le Dauphin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ostrich egg floor lamp by Maison Le Dauphin France. This Hollywood Regency floor lamp has a
Category

Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Tortoiseshell Ostrich Egg Floor Lamp Maison Le Dauphin, France
Tortoiseshell Ostrich Egg Floor Lamp Maison Le Dauphin, France

Tortoiseshell Ostrich Egg Floor Lamp Maison Le Dauphin, France

H 45.08 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony & Tortoiseshell Étagère Bookcase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century Napoleon III period Ebony, stained Pine, brass, ormolu and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony & Tortoiseshell Étagère Bookcase
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony & Tortoiseshell Étagère Bookcase

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony & Tortoiseshell Étagère Bookcase

H 48.5 in W 60 in D 12.75 in
Christian Dior - Empoli - Tortoiseshell Glass Pitcher, Signed, France, C.1970
By Christian Dior
Located in Chatham, ON
exceptional Mid Century tortoiseshell glass pitcher / vase - hand made / mouth blown with striking brown and
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Art Glass

Christian Dior - Empoli - Tortoiseshell Glass Pitcher, Signed, France, C.1970
Christian Dior - Empoli - Tortoiseshell Glass Pitcher, Signed, France, C.1970

Christian Dior - Empoli - Tortoiseshell Glass Pitcher, Signed, France, C.1970

H 11.63 in W 7.5 in D 4.38 in
Gold tortoiseshell snuffbox with miniature depicting Venus and Cupid France 1800
Located in Milan, IT
Round 18 K gold and tortoiseshell snuffbox with a miniature in gold ‘fixé’ technique, depicting
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold

Gold tortoiseshell snuffbox with miniature depicting Venus and Cupid France 1800
Gold tortoiseshell snuffbox with miniature depicting Venus and Cupid France 1800

Gold tortoiseshell snuffbox with miniature depicting Venus and Cupid France 1800

H 1 in W 3 in D 3 in
A Superb Pair of French Brass Mounted Tortoiseshell Veneered Collectors Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A Superb Pair of French Brass Mounted Tortoiseshell Veneered Collectors Cabinets in the Louis XVI
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Brass

A Superb Pair of French Brass Mounted Tortoiseshell Veneered Collectors Cabinets
A Superb Pair of French Brass Mounted Tortoiseshell Veneered Collectors Cabinets

A Superb Pair of French Brass Mounted Tortoiseshell Veneered Collectors Cabinets

H 63.5 in W 42.5 in D 58.75 in
Edwardian Tortoiseshell Balloon Mantle Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian Balloon mantel clock in a beautiful Tortoiseshell case with silver line stringing and
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Edwardian Tortoiseshell Balloon Mantle Clock
Edwardian Tortoiseshell Balloon Mantle Clock

Edwardian Tortoiseshell Balloon Mantle Clock

H 9 in W 5 in D 4 in
Alpac Midcentury Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Magazine Rack, Dior, France 1970
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century magazine rack in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This incredibly
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Alpac Midcentury Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Magazine Rack, Dior, France 1970
Alpac Midcentury Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Magazine Rack, Dior, France 1970

Alpac Midcentury Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Magazine Rack, Dior, France 1970

H 14.97 in W 10.44 in D 10.63 in
French Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Butterscotch Bakelite Cocktail Pick Set
Located in Nantucket, MA
French Art Deco cocktail picks and stand. Eight chrome plated forked picks with translucent red
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

French Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Butterscotch Bakelite Cocktail Pick Set
French Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Butterscotch Bakelite Cocktail Pick Set

French Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Butterscotch Bakelite Cocktail Pick Set

H 4 in W 4.5 in D 1.88 in
Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Tortoiseshell Patch or Rouge Box
Located in London, GB
A lovely little antique French Louis XV casket of scarlet tortoiseshell with superb ormolu mounts
Category

Antique 1760s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Tortoiseshell Patch or Rouge Box
Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Tortoiseshell Patch or Rouge Box

Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Tortoiseshell Patch or Rouge Box

H 2.8 in W 4.2 in D 3.5 in
Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
By Jacques Joseph de Gault
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exquisite miniature of French philosopher Charles Montesquieu graces the lid of this
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box

Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box

H 0.88 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
19th Century Miniature Tortoiseshell Vitrine
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century Louis XVI style gilded ormolu and tortoiseshell miniature table
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Miniature Tortoiseshell Vitrine
19th Century Miniature Tortoiseshell Vitrine

19th Century Miniature Tortoiseshell Vitrine

H 24.02 in W 7.09 in D 12.21 in
Oval Tray 1970 in Faux Tortoiseshell and Dior Style France Brass
By Christian Dior
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Oval tray 1970 in faux tortoiseshell and Dior style Italy brass.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Brass

Oval Tray 1970 in Faux Tortoiseshell and Dior Style France Brass
Oval Tray 1970 in Faux Tortoiseshell and Dior Style France Brass

Oval Tray 1970 in Faux Tortoiseshell and Dior Style France Brass

H 1.58 in W 20.08 in D 12.21 in
Midcentury Tortoiseshell Lucite and Silver French Serving Tray after Dior, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century serving tray in lucite with tortoiseshell effect and silver. This fantastic
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Silver

Midcentury Tortoiseshell Lucite and Silver French Serving Tray after Dior, 1970s
Midcentury Tortoiseshell Lucite and Silver French Serving Tray after Dior, 1970s

Midcentury Tortoiseshell Lucite and Silver French Serving Tray after Dior, 1970s

H 1.19 in W 6.7 in D 11.42 in
Pair of Silver Gilt Bronze French Tazzas with Tortoiseshell, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
This fine pair of French, silver, allegorical tazzas are tortoiseshelled. They include detailed
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Silver

Pair of Silver Gilt Bronze French Tazzas with Tortoiseshell, 19th Century
Pair of Silver Gilt Bronze French Tazzas with Tortoiseshell, 19th Century

Pair of Silver Gilt Bronze French Tazzas with Tortoiseshell, 19th Century

H 27.56 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Maison Mercier Folding Tray Table Brass and Tortoiseshell Lucite, France 1960s
By Mercier Freres
Located in Atlanta, GA
table in the 1960s. The large-scale square butler tray is made of Lucite with a faux tortoiseshell
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Maison Mercier Folding Tray Table Brass and Tortoiseshell Lucite, France 1960s
Maison Mercier Folding Tray Table Brass and Tortoiseshell Lucite, France 1960s

Maison Mercier Folding Tray Table Brass and Tortoiseshell Lucite, France 1960s

H 24.41 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Louis XV French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Tortoiseshell Boulle Commode/Drawer
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Amazing French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Tortoise Shell Boulle Drawer Table. Drawers on both sides, one
Category

Antique 17th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood

Louis XV French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Tortoiseshell Boulle Commode/Drawer
Louis XV French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Tortoiseshell Boulle Commode/Drawer

Louis XV French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Tortoiseshell Boulle Commode/Drawer

H 35 in W 58 in D 22.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ebony, Tortoiseshell, Brass, and Leather Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and unique French 19th century Louis XV st. ebony, tortoiseshell, brass, and leather
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ebony, Tortoiseshell, Brass, and Leather Desk
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ebony, Tortoiseshell, Brass, and Leather Desk

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ebony, Tortoiseshell, Brass, and Leather Desk

H 30 in W 47.25 in D 27.5 in
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoiseshell and Ormolu Boulle Cartel Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large and important French 18th century Louis XV period Tortoiseshell and ormolu Boulle cartel
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoiseshell and Ormolu Boulle Cartel Clock
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoiseshell and Ormolu Boulle Cartel Clock

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoiseshell and Ormolu Boulle Cartel Clock

H 8.75 in W 17 in D 45 in
Memento mori: a snuffbox in blonde tortoiseshell, gold, white agate. France 1820
Located in Milan, IT
. Next to a flower. Book and flower to indicate the transience of earthly life. France early 19th century
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Agate, Gold

Memento mori: a snuffbox in blonde tortoiseshell, gold, white agate. France 1820
Memento mori: a snuffbox in blonde tortoiseshell, gold, white agate. France 1820

Memento mori: a snuffbox in blonde tortoiseshell, gold, white agate. France 1820

H 1 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ebony, Ormolu, Pewter and Tortoiseshell Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and rare French 19th century Louis XIV St. ebony, ormolu, pewter, and tortoiseshell
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks

Materials

Ormolu, Pewter

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ebony, Ormolu, Pewter and Tortoiseshell Desk
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ebony, Ormolu, Pewter and Tortoiseshell Desk

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ebony, Ormolu, Pewter and Tortoiseshell Desk

H 32.5 in W 55 in D 30 in
English Blond Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
A very fine quality English blond tortoiseshell dome topped mantel clock of the Edwardian period
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

English Blond Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock
English Blond Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock

English Blond Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock

H 8.25 in W 5.25 in D 3.25 in
Louis XIV Tortoiseshell Boulle Bracket Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
case veneered in red tortoiseshell with ormolu mounts standing on Lions claw feet. Side glazed viewing
Category

Antique 1710s French Louis XIV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Louis XIV Tortoiseshell Boulle Bracket Clock
Louis XIV Tortoiseshell Boulle Bracket Clock

Louis XIV Tortoiseshell Boulle Bracket Clock

H 30.5 in W 16.5 in D 7.25 in
Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems
Located in London, GB
A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems Circa 1890, Going-barrel movement, Motor
Category

Antique 1890s French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems
Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems

Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems

H 1.4 in W 3.4 in D 2.5 in
Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Lucite Magazine Holder Rack
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Expertly crafted from semi-transparent Lucite or acrylic, it boasts a fashionable tortoiseshell texture
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Lucite Magazine Holder Rack
Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Lucite Magazine Holder Rack

Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Lucite Magazine Holder Rack

H 10 in W 11.63 in D 3.94 in
Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Decorative Box, 1970s
By Mercier Freres
Located in Atlanta, GA
piece boasts a chrome-plated framing with Lucite in a tortoiseshell (tortoise) textured pattern. With
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Decorative Box, 1970s
Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Decorative Box, 1970s

Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Decorative Box, 1970s

H 3.13 in W 10.25 in D 7.07 in
Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Lucite Picture Frame, 1970s
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
lovely combination of clear and tortoiseshell texture pattern color. The easel on the back is in the same
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Plexiglass, Lucite, Acrylic

Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Lucite Picture Frame, 1970s
Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Lucite Picture Frame, 1970s

Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Lucite Picture Frame, 1970s

H 7.07 in W 7.07 in D 3.57 in
Large Silver Plated and Faux Tortoiseshell Lamp
Located in NANTES, FR
Gorgeous tall lamp, made out of silverplated metal and acrylic to ressemble tortoiseshell. The base
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Silver Plated and Faux Tortoiseshell Lamp
Large Silver Plated and Faux Tortoiseshell Lamp

Large Silver Plated and Faux Tortoiseshell Lamp

H 33.08 in Dm 13.39 in
Tortoiseshell and gold snuffbox with miniature, Paris 1820.
Located in Milan, IT
18 K gold and tortoiseshell snuffbox with oval miniature painted on ivory, depicting a woman bust
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold

Tortoiseshell and gold snuffbox with miniature, Paris 1820.
Tortoiseshell and gold snuffbox with miniature, Paris 1820.

Tortoiseshell and gold snuffbox with miniature, Paris 1820.

H 1 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Imperio Obelisk in Tortoiseshell Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Huge obelisk from the French imperial period in tortoiseshell with semi-precious stones resting on
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Natural Specimens

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Imperio Obelisk in Tortoiseshell Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones
Imperio Obelisk in Tortoiseshell Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones

Imperio Obelisk in Tortoiseshell Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones

H 23.63 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems
Located in London, GB
A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, most probably by Bontems, Going barrel movement, Gilt
Category

Antique 1880s French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems
Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems

Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems

H 1.5 in W 3.7 in D 2.5 in
Maison Mercier Paris, Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome Box, 1970s
By Mercier Freres
Located in Atlanta, GA
house Maison Mercier Freres. It features a thick tortoise (tortoiseshell) pattern Lucite or Plexiglass
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Maison Mercier Paris, Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome Box, 1970s
Maison Mercier Paris, Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome Box, 1970s

Maison Mercier Paris, Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome Box, 1970s

H 1.57 in W 7.32 in D 4.94 in
Brass and Tortoiseshell Inlaid Boulle Style Ebonised Wood Cabinets
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
Brass and tortoiseshell inlaid Boulle style ebonised wood cabinets French, late 19th Century
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass, Ormolu, Bronze

Brass and Tortoiseshell Inlaid Boulle Style Ebonised Wood Cabinets
Brass and Tortoiseshell Inlaid Boulle Style Ebonised Wood Cabinets

Brass and Tortoiseshell Inlaid Boulle Style Ebonised Wood Cabinets

H 55.91 in W 50.2 in D 19.49 in
Mid-Century Faux Tortoiseshell Tray Attributed Christian Dior, circa 1970
By Christian Dior
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Faux tortoise shell tray, attributed to Christian Dior. It was made in France in the 1970's. Fire
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Faux Tortoiseshell Tray Attributed Christian Dior, circa 1970
Mid-Century Faux Tortoiseshell Tray Attributed Christian Dior, circa 1970

Mid-Century Faux Tortoiseshell Tray Attributed Christian Dior, circa 1970

H 0.79 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
20th Century Vintage Dior Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Tray
By Christian Dior
Located in Palermo, PA
1970s tray in lucite from the prestigious Christian Dior home. This exceptional piece boasts stunning colors, enriched by its elegant Toulouse pattern. Its adorned with handles in br...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

20th Century Vintage Dior Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Tray
20th Century Vintage Dior Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Tray

20th Century Vintage Dior Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Tray

H 1.19 in Dm 15.36 in
Napoleon III Style Boulle Commode with Tortoiseshell Marquetry, Ormolu Detailing
By Nicolas Sageot, André-Charles Boulle
Located in Madrid, ES
An opulent 19th century French Napoleon III (nephew of Bonaparte I) style commode, with Boulle
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Napoleon III Style Boulle Commode with Tortoiseshell Marquetry, Ormolu Detailing
Napoleon III Style Boulle Commode with Tortoiseshell Marquetry, Ormolu Detailing

Napoleon III Style Boulle Commode with Tortoiseshell Marquetry, Ormolu Detailing

H 45.67 in W 66.93 in D 18.12 in
Composition of red tortoiseshell gold piqué-work box, 18th century
Located in Paris, FR
Circular box in composition of red tortoiseshell powder called "Indian red". Inlays of nets in the
Category

Antique 1750s French Louis XV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Composition of red tortoiseshell gold piqué-work box, 18th century
Composition of red tortoiseshell gold piqué-work box, 18th century

Composition of red tortoiseshell gold piqué-work box, 18th century

H 0.79 in W 2.49 in D 2.49 in
Christian Dior Home Tortoiseshell Glass Barware Set Pitcher and Decanter
By Empoli, Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
tortoiseshell (tortoise) color flowing pattern was exclusively created by Empoli for the Dior Company in the
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Christian Dior Home Tortoiseshell Glass Barware Set Pitcher and Decanter
Christian Dior Home Tortoiseshell Glass Barware Set Pitcher and Decanter

Christian Dior Home Tortoiseshell Glass Barware Set Pitcher and Decanter

H 10.44 in W 7.07 in D 4.32 in
Mid-19th Century Faux Tortoiseshell and Ormolu Tabletop Vitrine, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French faux tortoiseshell tabletop vitrine with gilt bronze mounts, superb quality
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Grand Tour Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Mid-19th Century Faux Tortoiseshell and Ormolu Tabletop Vitrine, circa 1860
Mid-19th Century Faux Tortoiseshell and Ormolu Tabletop Vitrine, circa 1860

Mid-19th Century Faux Tortoiseshell and Ormolu Tabletop Vitrine, circa 1860

H 10.5 in W 11 in D 15 in
Napoleon III Table in the Manner of Boulle tortoiseshell and Brass
Located in Kastrup, DK
Very beautiful Napoleon III table made in Boulle marquetry inlay with brass, red tortoiseshell and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Center Tables

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Table in the Manner of Boulle tortoiseshell and Brass
Napoleon III Table in the Manner of Boulle tortoiseshell and Brass

Napoleon III Table in the Manner of Boulle tortoiseshell and Brass

H 30.71 in W 52.37 in D 33.08 in
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French Tortoiseshell For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French tortoiseshell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bone and tortoise shell, every French tortoiseshell was constructed with great care. Find 730 options for an antique or vintage French tortoiseshell now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French tortoiseshell — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each French tortoiseshell bearing mid-century modern, louis xv or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one French tortoiseshell that is appealing in its simplicity, but Christian Dior, Dior Home and Empoli produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a French Tortoiseshell?

The average selling price for a French tortoiseshell at 1stDibs is $4,512, while they’re typically $216 on the low end and $585,438 for the highest priced.

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