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Christ On The Cross, Crucifix In Wood And Red Tortoiseshell
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Christ on the cross, Wooden and red tortoiseshell crucifix, silver, Antwerp hallmarks
Category

Antique 17th Century European Louis XIII Religious Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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

19th Century English Red "Tortoiseshell" and Giltwood Display Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisitely fashioned. A superb vitrine of the finest quality fitted with glass shelves. A refined piece with excellent carving and detail. Designed for an important collection.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Vitrines

Materials

Wood, Velvet, Glass

Vintage Chrome Bar Pitcher w/Bakelite Faux Red Tortoiseshell Handle by Glo-Hill
By Glo Hill
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage chrome bar pitcher with Bakelite handle in mottled red with black and having an integral
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

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

Pair of Flemish Early 19th Century Baroque St. Tortoiseshell Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of Flemish early 19th century Baroque st. Tortoiseshell mirrors. Each mirror
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mirror

Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Wall Decor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very unique Italian 18th century Baroque st. Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl wall
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Tortoiseshell / Ormolu Westminster Chiming Mantle Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
red Tortoiseshell and having wonderful gilded ormolu mounts and mouldings. Having flamed finials
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Ruby-Red Glass and Enamel Card Tray, Late 19th or Early 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
reclining goddess, on a faux red tortoiseshell ground Measures: Length 7.25 in. (18.41 cm.) long, width
Category

20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Glass

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

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

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

Mid-20th Century French Tortoiseshell and Bronze Boulle Mantel Clock on Base
By Ecole Boulle
Located in Dallas, TX
surmounted with a gilt bronze cherub playing the trumpet. The red tortoiseshell and brass inlaid case is
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Fine Flemish Baroque Late 17th Century Tortoiseshell Cabinet on Stand
Located in London, GB
and red-stained tortoiseshell. This piece retains its original ormolu cabinet fittings, mirror glass
Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Pine

Pair 19th Century Boulle pier cabinets
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
, red tortoiseshell inlaid panels to the single doors, opening to reveal and shelf within and raised on
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Pair 19th Century Boulle pier cabinets
Pair 19th Century Boulle pier cabinets
H 44.1 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
the top, Red tortoiseshell and brass inlay to the serpentine shaped case, wonderful gilded rococo
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock.
French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock.
H 18.12 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
By Payne and Co. 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
mounts to the surround, brass inlay to the red tortoiseshell. White enamel roman numerals to the eight
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
H 22.45 in W 12.6 in D 6.3 in
Flemish Cabinet Antwerp 17th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
joined by a straight spacer. Blackened wood and red tortoiseshell. Antwerp work from the 17th
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Belgian Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood

Flemish Cabinet Antwerp 17th Century
Flemish Cabinet Antwerp 17th Century
H 40.95 in W 61.82 in D 14.57 in
Boulle Work Bureau Plat
Located in Cheshire, GB
intricate brass embellishments on a red tortoiseshell ground and having ornate gilt metal mounts. The
Category

Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Boulle Work Bureau Plat
Boulle Work Bureau Plat
H 30.5 in W 61 in D 31.5 in
French Pendulum Clock / Mantel Clock, Boulle Style Paris, circa 1870
Located in Berlin, DE
waisted case, veneered with red tortoiseshell and grilled on the sides, rests on four leaf feet. Gilded
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Silver & Tortoiseshell Cigar Humidor
By John Batson & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
ranging from pink-brown to dark red. Tortoiseshell describes a type of decorative material made from the
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver & Tortoiseshell Cigar Humidor
Silver & Tortoiseshell Cigar Humidor
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H 4.73 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
19th Century French Cartel Mantel Desk Clock Ormolu Mounts, Boulle Style
Located in Miami, FL
A superb quality antique French clock, circa 1875. This Boulle style mantel clock is made with red
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century Boulle-Style Buffet in Marquetry from the Napoleon III Period
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in NICE, FR
combination of red tortoiseshell and brass, set upon an oak frame covered with a layer of darkened pearwood
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique English Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars & Sons
By Leuchars & Son
Located in Northampton, GB
decorated to the outside with inlaid brass and red tortoiseshell boulle work. The exterior is finished with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Basket of flowers - Jan Van KESSEL the Younger (1654-1708)
By Jan van Kessel
Located in PARIS, FR
to Brueghel and Osias Beert. red tortoiseshell frame. 21x26 copper : 15,9 x 21 Good condition
Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Louis XIV Paintings

Materials

Copper

Ceremonial Table Marquetry André Boulle - Violin Shape - Period: XIXth
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
marquetry 'Boulle'.  This technique, which consists of a superposition of Red Tortoiseshells and Chiselled
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

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
H 24.02 in W 7.09 in D 12.21 in
Vintage Glo-Hill Chrome and Red Faux Tortoiseshell Bakelite Lidded Ice Bucket
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Glo-Hill lidded ice bucket in chrome with mottled red and black faux tortoiseshell Bakelite
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Mounted Boulle Style Cabinet & Mirror
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in New York, NY
A mid-late 19th century monumental Napoleon III gilt bronze mounted ebony, red tortoiseshell and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Cabinets

Materials

Bronze, Brass

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
H 0.79 in W 2.76 in D 1.97 in
Fantastic French 19th Century Boulle Desk with Bronze Mounts
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in New Orleans, LA
legs, each mounted with a female allegorical figure. The red tortoiseshell top is embellished
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

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

Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
in a case enveloped in luxurious tortoiseshell. Even more remarkable than its exterior is the
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Louis XV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

An Ottoman mother of pearl and tortoiseshell casket
Located in London, GB
with inlaid mother of pearl and tortoiseshell, the lid opening to reveal a red lined interior. Height
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Velvet

1900's Rare Tortoiseshell 'Swiss Army' Pen Knife
Located in Hong Kong, HK
pivot point mechanism. The handle is usually red, but our rare, early example has a tortoiseshell case
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Metal

English Tortoiseshell, Silver Pique and Leather Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Attractive English silver and tortoiseshell and silver pique mantel clock. The silver case
Category

Vintage 1920s English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Silver

Continental 19th Century Ebonized Fruitwood And Tortoiseshell Cabinet Vitrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome and elegant Continental 19th century ebonized Fruitwood and Tortoiseshell cabinet
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Vitrines

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Fruitwood

18th Century Northern European Tortoiseshell Lacquer Japanned Bureau Cabinet
Located in Southampton, NY
. Beautiful orange red paint on interior of bureau. Original hardware. Tortoiseshell faux paint ground with
Category

Antique 18th Century Unknown Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1900's Tortoiseshell and Silver Pique Work Letter Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An early 20th century tortoiseshell and silver piqué work Letter Box. The sloping front is inset
Category

Early 20th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

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 Pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box
Located in London, GB
A fine antique pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box, Circa 1910
Category

Antique 1890s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Napoleon III Style Boulle Commode with Tortoiseshell Marquetry, Ormolu Detailing
By André-Charles Boulle, Nicolas Sageot
Located in Madrid, ES
style red-orange tortoiseshell and brass marquetry, ormolu detailing and marble top. The front features
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

1905 Edwardian Leather, Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Letter Box
Located in Morristown, NJ
red watermark silk lined compartments. The lever lock currently non functioning. The key is retained
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

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

Charles-Boulle Style Mounted Tortoiseshell Engraved Brass and Ebony Desk, 1900
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Florence, IT
Charles- Boulle style ormolu-mounted tortoiseshell engraved brass and ebony finish desk. Center or
Category

Early 20th Century French Baroque Desks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Art Deco Cocktail Pick Set, Faux Tortoiseshell Flowerpot Holder and 6 Picks
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco cocktail pick set, 6 gilded picks with cherry red Lucite tops and forked ends in a holder
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal

Studio Glass Vase Based on a Mouth-Blown Bottle Shape of Tortoiseshell
Located in Verviers, BE
Studio glass vase based on a mouth-blown bottle shape of tortoise-shell splatter pattern (in red
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

A Magnificent Rococo Style Commode After Johann Melchoir Kambli
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
(d. 1812) and Heinrich Wilhelm Spindler (d. 1788). The commode at Sanssouci is veneered in red
Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Vintage Glo-Hill Chrome Bar Pitcher with Red Bakelite Handle
By Glo Hill
Located in Nantucket, MA
Chrome bar pitcher by Glo-Hill with red faux tortoiseshell Bakelite pistol grip handle. The pitcher
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Faux Tortoise Shell and Brass Tray circa 1970 Red and Gold Color
By Christian Dior
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
, resembling tortoiseshell and Gold color. In good condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Alpha Workshops Side Table in Specialty Finishes
By Alpha Workshops
Located in New York, NY
Alpha Workshops Side table in red and black Negoro Nuri lacquered finish. Tabouret with cut-out
Category

2010s American Side Tables

Materials

Paint, Wood

Large Antique French Boulle Napoleon III Marquetry Box
By Audige
Located in Vilnius, LT
inlaid brass and tortoiseshell and red silk textile inside. Including key. Signed: Audige 40 Place de la
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pair 19th Century French Boulle card tables
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A rare pair of French 19th Century Boulle inlaid serpentine card tables. Each with wonderful red
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Pair 19th Century French Boulle card tables
Pair 19th Century French Boulle card tables
H 30.71 in W 46.86 in D 17.72 in
Metamorphosis in Motion: A Victorian Glimpse of British Butterflies, 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
to scare away predators. The rest of the wing is a deep red or maroon with black, white, and blue
Category

Antique 1890s Prints

Materials

Paper

Large French Boulle Inlay Partners Desk Writing Table Desks
Located in Potters Bar, GB
a red faux tortoiseshell lacquer. The affect is startling and this desk is offered in perfect
Category

Vintage 1980s French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Four Piece Boxed Chrome and Bakelite Bar Tool Set from Barmates by Glo-Hill
By Glo Hill
Located in Nantucket, MA
, bottle/can opener, stirrer spoon and ice tongs with red and black mottled faux tortoiseshell Bakelite
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Pair Boulle Inlay Side Tables Cocktail Table French Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Gorgeous pair of French Boulle style side tables with distinctive red finish - One drawer to the front on
Category

Vintage 1980s Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Boulle ta Table Clock in Wood and Brass from the Second Half of the 20th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Milano, MI
Boulle Table Clock, with red background and brass inlays, brass dial with white enamel cartouches
Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XIV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Faux Tortoise Lamps
Located in Washington, DC
A set of two Silhouette lamps in the form of a faux tortoiseshell. One red and the other blue
Category

Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps

Faux Tortoise Lamps
Faux Tortoise Lamps
H 26.25 in W 18.5 in D 5.25 in
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Red Tortoiseshell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal red tortoiseshell for your home. Each red tortoiseshell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bone, metal and tortoise shell. There are many kinds of the red tortoiseshell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A red tortoiseshell made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. S. Marti & Cie each produced at least one beautiful red tortoiseshell that is worth considering.

How Much is a Red Tortoiseshell?

A red tortoiseshell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,456, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.