Pressed Tortoise Shell
George III Rococco Pressed Tortoiseshell, Ormolu, Bilston/Battersea Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare antique English George III Rococo pressed tortoiseshell, ormolu and Battersea
Category
Antique 1760s English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
H 3.25 in W 2.25 in D 1.25 in
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes depicting a Bouquet of Flowers to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
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The case consists of pressed horn (please consult CITES regulations before buying). On top, in the
Category
Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
H 1.19 in W 3.67 in D 2.33 in
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with Flowerpot to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
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This musical snuffbox has got the original tunelist (… Guillaume Tell)
The case consists of pressed
Category
Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
Musical Snuffbox Playing 2 Tunes and Cupido on the Lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
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Although the mechanism is not signed, the music is of exceptional quality.
The case consists of pressed
Category
Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
Musical Snuffbox by Alibert playing 2 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
this type of musical work and produces pieces of high quality.
The case consists of pressed horn and
Category
Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with historical decor to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
staff with which the general has to find his way.
The case consists of pressed horn and tortoiseshell
Category
Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
Oval Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Small oval tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with applied pressed silver with a rippled design. The front has
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Musical Laurencekirk Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century.
This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several section...
Category
Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
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Biedermeier Jewelry Box Casket Nutwood 1820s
Located in Münster, DE
Casket
Biedermeier, around 1830
Walnut veneered, hinged
with interior dividers and small drawers,
restored condition
Shellac polish
Dimensions:
Height: 18 cm
Width: 30 cm
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box.
Handcrafted decorative North India round metal Asian copper Mughal Raj, Indian lidded , spice, pandan betel b...
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Copper
Wings Wall Console Mirror by Matteo Cibic
By Scarlet Splendour, Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Wings Wall Console Mirror by Matteo Cibic is an interesting shaped, striped mirror.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Resin
Antique Swiss Samuel Troll Fils Key Wind Cylinder Music Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Made in Switzerland in approximately 1850, this key wind brass cylinder music box is set in a burled walnut case with an inlaid shield in the top and has a glass protective cover ove...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Black Forest Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal
Extraordinary "Sevres-style" Antique English Gilt Enamel Etui or Necessaire
Located in Charleston, SC
Very fine and rare antique English Gilt Enamel Etui or Necessaire
Etui or Necessaire is an ornamental box which houses manicure tools or needles. This one is attributed to being ...
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Antique Late 18th Century English Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Enamel
17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
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Spruce
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H 88.59 in W 145.67 in D 39.38 in
Nicole Frères. Mystique de Genève. A Wonderful Music Box with Six Calming Tunes.
By Nicole Frères
Located in London, GB
Nicole Frères. Mystique de Genève. A rare and wonderful music box which when wound will play six different wonderful calming and tranquil tunes. Set into an inlaid rosewood veneered ...
Category
20th Century Musical Instruments
Materials
Rosewood
H 4 in W 16 in D 5 in
Rococo silver trinket box Lovers in park Late 18th century 800 Hallmark
Located in Sweden, SE
Octagonal trinket, patch, "snuff" box, with roses on the sides and a couple lovers on lid. Very fine work by stamping (embossing) on the outside or inside, followed by hand chasing a...
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Antique Late 18th Century Rococo Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Silver
English Staffordshire Frog Mug with Hand Colored Garden Scenes, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Staffordshire frog mug transfer printed in brown and over painted by hand. One side depicts fruit picking while the other side shows young ladies on a swing in a garden. The top insi...
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Antique 1830s English Early Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware, Paint
Turtle Shell with Mother of Pearl and Silver Inlay Purse Mounted in Shadowboxes
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful set of two Mid-Century Modern shell purses. Both have mother of pearl, turquoise and silver inlay and are now mounted in new shadowboxes. Very unique decorative wall art.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Art
Materials
Tortoise Shell
H 13 in W 13 in D 2 in
Vintage Persian Bijar Kilim Rug, Tribal Allure Meets Nomadic Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
77945 Vintage Persian Bijar Kilim Rug, 06'07 x 09'01.
Embark on a journey where tribal allure converges with the free-spirited charm of nomadic boho chic in our meticulously handwove...
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Turtleshell hair comb with snake and mistletoe berries, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Hairdressing comb with spotted tortoiseshell prongs and decoration in silver and stones (rubies and micropearls) depicting a snake and a branch of mistletoe berries. France circa 190...
Category
Early 20th Century French Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Stone, Silver
German Mother of Pearl Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent layers and inlays of multi-colored mother-of-pearl cover each side of this breathtaking German snuff box. Each incredibly detailed scene is framed by finely engraved yell...
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Antique 18th Century German Other Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
Antique RW&S Wallace Sterling Silver Art Deco Vainty Dresser Grooming Set & Case
By R. Wallace & Sons Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Impressive antique eight piece vanity grooming set by Robert Wallace & Sons featuring Art Deco styling with floral motif. Includes mirror, brush, comb, scissors, file, button hook l...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 3 in W 9.25 in D 18 in
Turtleshell hair comb-diadem with chain motif, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Tiara hair comb, in tortoiseshell, topped by an element, also in tortoiseshell, decorated with a sculpted chain motif sloping down from the center towards the edges. France circa 190...
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Early 20th Century French Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Erotic Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
A scintillating Sapphic scene adorns the cover of this rare erotic snuff box. Set into the top of this burlwood and tortoiseshell container, this highly detailed tableau of two women...
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Antique 19th Century European Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
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Tortoise Shell, Glass
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Regency Starburst Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Stunning Regency starburst pressed bow fronted Tortoiseshell tea caddy, with silver initial plate
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Boxes
Materials
Silver
Regency Pressed Tortoiseshell Gothic Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
A wonderful rare tea caddy with pressed gothic arches to all four sides, with pagoda top and vacant
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Bombe' Pressed and Inlaid Georgian Tea Caddy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
" Pressed " caddies with silver inlay are the rarest and most sought after of all.
This is a
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Antique Early 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Victorian Tortoise Shell Pique and Silver/Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
pressed into the tortoise shell in this long abandoned technique unique to the Victorian era.
Antique Mechanical Tortoise Bell With Faux Shell, c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
tops (often mis-catalogued as genuine) are often damaged and incomplete.
The simulation of the shell
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Vintage 1920s German Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Fine Quality Regency Pagoda Form Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good English pagoda form tortoiseshell tea caddy, the pressed shell dome centered with a silver
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Ivory, Tortoise Shell
Georgian Period Tea Caddy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare and important caddy with a "pressed" sunburst style front.
This is an important tea caddy
Category
Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Velvet, Wood
Japanese Contemporary Silk Brocade Handcrafted Oshie Decorative Art, Black Green
Located in Takarazuka, JP
privilege, as do the tortoise-shell ornamental hairpins designed to keep her elaborate coiffure in place
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Art
Materials
Brocade, Silk
H 34 in W 18.5 in D 2 in
Wonderful Pagoda Tortoise Shell Fine Pressed Box Bone Accents Tea Caddy Casket
Located in Roslyn, NY
An unusual tortoiseshell tea caddy in the shape of a pagoda.
Covered caddy has two compartments.
Please look at the photos carefully as this item is missing small pieces around the...
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Vintage 1920s Tea Caddies
Materials
Bone, Tortoise Shell
H 5 in W 6.25 in D 4 in
Victorian Large Piqué Bee Tortoise Shell Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
then pressed directly into the surface of the tortoise shell. Once cool, the tortoise secures around
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold, Silver
Wonderful Tortoiseshell Fine Pressed Tea Caddy Box Bird Medallion Bone Casket
Located in Roslyn, NY
A beautiful tortoise box with balled feet and top and bird medallion on front with bone trim
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Vintage 1930s Tea Caddies
Materials
Bone, Tortoise Shell
Starburst Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Regency Starburst tortoiseshell tea caddy.
This absolutely stunning Regency Starburst pressed
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Burnt Bamboo Armchairs in the Brighton Pavillion Chinese Chippendale Style
Located in Rochester, NY
pressed cane seats. Both chairs in beautifully aged all over original glowing tortoise shell like color.
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20th Century Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Japanese Contemporary Purple Black Silk Brocade Oshie Decorative Art
Located in Takarazuka, JP
speak of her life of privilege, as do the tortoise-shell ornamental hairpins designed to keep her
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Art
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Brocade, Silk
Gothic Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Rare pressed hexagonal tortoiseshell tea caddy with fabulous Gothic arches on all sides, pagoda top
Category
Antique 19th Century British Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Gothic Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Pressed octagonal tortoiseshell tea caddy with fabulous Gothic arches on all sides, pagoda top with
Category
Antique 19th Century British Tea Caddies
Materials
Ivory, Tortoise Shell
Collection of Pressed Tea Caddies
Located in New York, NY
A 679. Collection of five pressed tortoiseshell tea caddies with brass and ivory details.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
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
Antique 1909 English Tortoise Shell Sterling Silver Inkwell
Located in San Marcos, CA
casein, a milk protein composite, that are a dead mimic to tortoise shell. The mottles we see on this
Category
20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tortoiseshell and Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tortoiseshell and silver tea caddy with pressed and pierced silver mounts, ornate engraved initial
Category
Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Rare Pair of Octagonal Tortoiseshell Tea Caddies
Located in New York, NY
divided for storing different types of tea, the exterior with finely pressed decoration representing
Category
Antique 19th Century English Tea Sets
Materials
Brass
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tortoiseshell and silver tea caddy with pressed and pierced silver decorations, ornate engraved
Category
Antique 19th Century British Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Early 19th Century Regency Period Gothic Pagoda Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
pressed Gothic arches to each side separated with silver stringing. The caddy sits on four silver ball
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell
H 5.52 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Antique Tortoiseshell and Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tortoiseshell and silver tea caddy with pressed and pierced silver decorations, ornate engraved
Category
Early 20th Century British Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Tortoiseshell Inkwell
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
stringing, it stands on four gilded pressed brass lion pad feet and has tow original glass inkwells with
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Antique 19th Century British Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tortoiseshell tea caddy with pagoda top and pressed ripple edging to the top and its base. This
Category
Antique 19th Century British Boxes
Materials
Silver
Burnt Bamboo Armchairs and Table in Brighton Pavilion Chinese Chippendale Style
Located in Raleigh, NC
. The patina on this set is fine, with an overall tortoise shell appearance in deep brown. The glass
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Vintage 1950s American Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
H 33 in W 22 in D 22 in
Tortoiseshell and Silver Tea Caddy
By James Deakin & Sons
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tortoiseshell and silver tea caddy with pressed and pierced silver decorations, ornate engraved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Tea Caddies
Materials
Sterling Silver
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