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Dutch Colonial Indonesian Tortoiseshell Box with Gilded Brass mounts
Dutch Colonial Indonesian Tortoiseshell Box with Gilded Brass mounts

Dutch Colonial Indonesian Tortoiseshell Box with Gilded Brass mounts

$4,800

Dutch Colonial Indonesian Tortoiseshell Box with Gilded Brass mounts

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Of superb quality, this red tortoise shell box with beautifully executed gilded brass mounts was most likely originally made to hold Tea of Sirih.

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Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Brass

19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box
19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box

19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box

$956Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th-century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver-Mounted 2-Compartmented Box, European, possibly Dutch.

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Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.
Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.

Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.

$1,200

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.

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19th Century English Anglo-Indian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoise Shell Glove Box and Basket
Tortoise Shell Glove Box and Basket

Tortoise Shell Glove Box and Basket

$4,600 / set

Tortoise Shell Glove Box and Basket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Victorian silver plate and tortoiseshell basket. And tortoiseshell glove box. The box measures 1.5 inches H x 10.5 inches W x 2 inches D.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Art Deco English Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Box, circa 1920
Art Deco English Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Box, circa 1920

Art Deco English Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Box, circa 1920

$1,395

Art Deco English Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Box, circa 1920

Located in Pearland, TX

A stylish antique Art Deco English tortoise shell and mother of pearl tessellated box with a hinged lid and brass interior, circa 1920.

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Palisander Game Box, Tortoise Shell
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Palisander Game Box, Tortoise Shell

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Palisander Game Box, Tortoise Shell

$1,995

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Palisander Game Box, Tortoise Shell

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Once owned by Leon Boissier Palun (1916-2007), former Senegalese ambassador to London and Paris, this mid nineteenth century French Napoleon III period palisander game box features a...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Brass

English Georgian Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Silver Winged Paw Feet, C. 1810
English Georgian Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Silver Winged Paw Feet, C. 1810

English Georgian Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Silver Winged Paw Feet, C. 1810

$8,500

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.

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1810s English Georgian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box
Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box

Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box

$2,900

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 string inlay, the interior with fitted tray for use as a jewelry or work box and retaini...

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Early 19th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Ebony, Wood

Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box
Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box

Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box

$5,400

Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive Anglo Indian box crafted in mahogany and clad in tortoise shell decorated with bone straps, carved and painted floral panels, and paw feet.

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box
Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box

Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box

$2,880

Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive antique Anglo Indian box crafted in mahogany, clad in tortoise shell, and ambitiously decorated with bone.

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box
Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box

Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box

$2,950

Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout exotic Anglo Indian lidded box handcrafted in mahogany and clad in tortoise shell with applied lacy bone designs inscribed and painted with flowers.

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Mirror, Mahogany

Petite Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box
Petite Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box

Petite Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box

$2,850

Petite Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming petite antique Anglo Indian lidded box handcrafted in indigenous hardwoods clad in tortoise shell and decorated with elaborate lacy bone designs, featuring an etched and pai...

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

19th Century English Faux Tortoise Shell Grain Painted Wooden Dresser Box
19th Century English Faux Tortoise Shell Grain Painted Wooden Dresser Box

19th Century English Faux Tortoise Shell Grain Painted Wooden Dresser Box

$1,225

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 style sewing or jewelry box crafted of a hardwood, likely maple, hand painted inside ...

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1830s English Regency Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Wood

Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890
Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890

Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890

$8,028 / set

Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890 w/ Original Keys.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863
Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863

Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863

$934

Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863

Located in Norton, MA

Antique a Victorian silver and simulated tortoise shell case, the lid with an applied monogram Marked on exterior Henry William Dee, London, 1863 3 ozt 8dwts gross width 4 inches...

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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800
English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800

English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800

$12,500

English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

English Georgian Chinroserie bow front tortoise shell tea caddy with a hinged tiered lid, Chinese landscape mother of pearl inlays with flanking pagodas, fences, & foliage trees, cen...

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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Foil

English Tortoiseshell Box
English Tortoiseshell Box

English Tortoiseshell Box

$400

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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Early 1900s English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box
Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box

Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box

$4,950

Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box

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19th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Italian Tortoiseshell & Enamel Dresser Box
Italian Tortoiseshell & Enamel Dresser Box

Italian Tortoiseshell & Enamel Dresser Box

$1,600

Italian Tortoiseshell & Enamel Dresser Box

Located in Bradenton, FL

Late 19th / early 20th Century Italian trinket/dresser box. Box features embossed brass frame with tortoiseshell panels. Hinged lid with inset outdoor genre scene enamel panel. Unmar...

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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Tortoiseshell Casket Box With Rippled Serpentine Sides
Tortoiseshell Casket Box With Rippled Serpentine Sides

Tortoiseshell Casket Box With Rippled Serpentine Sides

$3,250

Tortoiseshell Casket Box With Rippled Serpentine Sides

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare Dutch 18th century Tortoiseshell box with rippled serpentine sides embellished with silver mounts and mobility silver ball feet. Some small cracks in the lid, barely noticeable....

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1780s Dutch Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

17th Century Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell Box with Silver Piqué Inlay
17th Century Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell Box with Silver Piqué Inlay

17th Century Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell Box with Silver Piqué Inlay

$5,500

17th Century Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell Box with Silver Piqué Inlay

Located in Dallas, TX

Exquisite 17th century Spanish Colonial tortoiseshell box, beautifully decorated with intricate silver piqué inlay in a repeating design across the surface. The craftsmanship is exce...

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1690s Spanish Antique Tortoise Shell Box

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

$10,217

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 and Napoleonic history: given as a gift by the Duchess of Gdansk in 1837 to a neph...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Edward Souter Barnsley & Co. Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Powder Box
Antique Edward Souter Barnsley & Co. Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Powder Box

Antique Edward Souter Barnsley & Co. Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Powder Box

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Edward Souter Barnsley & Co. Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Powder Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

An 1894 antique Edward Souter Barnsley & Co. sterling silver and tortoiseshell powder box decorated with a silver laurel leaf and bow inset to the top. Marked appropriately to the side.

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19th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell And Mother Of Pearl Box
Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell And Mother Of Pearl Box

Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell And Mother Of Pearl Box

$17,500

Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell And Mother Of Pearl Box

Located in Dallas, TX

Circa 1750. Tortoiseshell and mother of pearl box with sliding top from Mexico 18th century. Beautiful designs all over. As is condition.

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1750s Mexican Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

A large Edwardian shaped rectangular silver and tortoiseshell piqué box
A large Edwardian shaped rectangular silver and tortoiseshell piqué box

A large Edwardian shaped rectangular silver and tortoiseshell piqué box

$2,963

A large Edwardian shaped rectangular silver and tortoiseshell piqué box

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A large Edwardian shaped rectangular silver and tortoiseshell piqué box, the hinged lid with a dainty basket suspended from a bow with long ribbons entwined with flowering tendrils, ...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box
French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box

French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box

$12,900

French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A high quality and most elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box. This truly stunning rectangular box is raised on four scrolling Ormolu acanthus leaf le...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Ormolu

Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell Boulle Casket-form Letter Box, Halstaff and Hanover
Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell Boulle Casket-form Letter Box, Halstaff and Hanover

Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell Boulle Casket-form Letter Box, Halstaff and Hanover

$2,600

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 Ornate boulle inlay on all sides in gold and red. A delicate edging of brass and an ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood

Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900
Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900

Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900

$19,753

Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900

By Bontems

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Singing bird box by bontems of Paris, Circa 1900. Tortoisesheel embellished with sterling silver, with silver and enamel lid.

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Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

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

$5,381

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. Set on ormolu paw feet and with a profusion of ormolu mounts this lovely little box...

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1760s French Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Ormolu

17th-18th Century Spanish Colonial Box With Domed Top
17th-18th Century Spanish Colonial Box With Domed Top

17th-18th Century Spanish Colonial Box With Domed Top

$4,850

17th-18th Century Spanish Colonial Box With Domed Top

Located in Dallas, TX

Spanish Colonial inlaid bone and faux tortoiseshell domed top box. Original hammered iron hinges. Circa 1680-1740. Excellent condition and very rare.

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1690s Spanish Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13
Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13

Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13

$2,500

Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century Napoleon III era French Marquetry Boulle box. Red and black tortoiseshell with foliate brass inlay. Decoration on top includes the monogram LS. Rectangular form ...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Brass

19th Century Eastern Tortoiseshell and Bone Blue Velvet Lined Trinket Box
19th Century Eastern Tortoiseshell and Bone Blue Velvet Lined Trinket Box

19th Century Eastern Tortoiseshell and Bone Blue Velvet Lined Trinket Box

$1,073Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Eastern Tortoiseshell and Bone Blue Velvet Lined Trinket Box

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Beautiful 19th Century Eastern Tortoiseshell and Bone Trinket Box, Lined with Blue Velvet on Paw Feet. Ideal for jewellery or keepsakes or just as a decorative desk item.

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Mid-19th Century South Asian Moorish Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

1905 Edwardian Leather, Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Letter Box
1905 Edwardian Leather, Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Letter Box

1905 Edwardian Leather, Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Letter Box

$960

1905 Edwardian Leather, Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Letter Box

Located in Morristown, NJ

1905, England, Unusual and striking Edwardian letter box with leather sides. The curved top and base are mounted with scrolling sterling silver. The front has a monogrammed ("DEW") p...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand
Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand

Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand

$3,495

Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and exceptional Baroque period Flemish or Dutch red tortoiseshell, bone, horn, ebony, and rosewood lift-top chest with drawer, circa 1725, mounted on a later stand. 17th/18...

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Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Rosewood, Horn, Wood, Ebony

Watch Holder In Gilt Bronze And Red Tortoise Shell XVIII
Watch Holder In Gilt Bronze And Red Tortoise Shell XVIII

Watch Holder In Gilt Bronze And Red Tortoise Shell XVIII

$2,917

Watch Holder In Gilt Bronze And Red Tortoise Shell XVIII

Located in Vannes, FR

Discover a rare and precious collector's item: this gilded bronze and red tortoiseshell timepiece holder, dating from the 18th century. A true piece of history, it combines elegance ...

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18th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Tortoise Shell Finely Carved Box Canton 1840
Chinese Tortoise Shell Finely Carved Box Canton 1840

Chinese Tortoise Shell Finely Carved Box Canton 1840

$6,600

Chinese Tortoise Shell Finely Carved Box Canton 1840

Located in Sarasota, FL

Chinese tortoise shell finely carved box, Canton circ 1840, The box is carved with court scenes on both top and bottom.

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1840s Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box
Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box

Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box

$7,152

Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box

Located in London, GB

A good antique composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box, German circa 1900 Going-barrel movement Setting the birds free... When wound and the sta...

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Early 1900s Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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

Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems

$7,424

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-view light anomaly... When wound and start/stop slide moved to the right, the bi...

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1890s French Antique Tortoise Shell Box

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

$8,786

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 metal two-tone brilliance... When wound and start/stop slide moved to the right...

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1880s French Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/ 3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books
Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/ 3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books

Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/ 3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books

$1,025 / set

Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/ 3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a late 19th century English tortoise shell desk box paired with a set of three Italian faux tortoise leather notebooks.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Leather, Paper

A small oval tortoiseshell piqué patch pot
A small oval tortoiseshell piqué patch pot

A small oval tortoiseshell piqué patch pot

$1,396

A small oval tortoiseshell piqué patch pot

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A small oval tortoiseshell piqué patch pot, the hinged lid with a beribboned garland of flowers round a blank escutcheon, raised on four ogee feet. English, assay marks C&A, London,...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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

French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse

$1,083

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 item, the tortoiseshell in very good condition.

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1880s French Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Gold

18th Century Italian Decor Cabinet
18th Century Italian Decor Cabinet

18th Century Italian Decor Cabinet

$1,450

18th Century Italian Decor Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

This exquisite Italian cabinet showcases a stunning combination of antique craftsmanship and later vintage refinement. The original late 18th century drawers are adorned with intrica...

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1780s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood, Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Boîte À Bijouax, Signed Tahan
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Boîte À Bijouax, Signed Tahan

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Boîte À Bijouax, Signed Tahan

$15,800

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Boîte À Bijouax, Signed Tahan

By Jean-Pierre Tahan

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Boulle Boîte à Bijoux, signed "Tahan - Fournisseur du Roi" (Royal cabinetmaker to the King and Emperor). The jewelry box is raised by an elegant mottled brass border below magnificen...

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Brass

George III Rococco Pressed Tortoiseshell, Ormolu, Bilston/Battersea Snuff Box
George III Rococco Pressed Tortoiseshell, Ormolu, Bilston/Battersea Snuff Box

George III Rococco Pressed Tortoiseshell, Ormolu, Bilston/Battersea Snuff Box

$3,610

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 enamel snuff box. This beautiful oblong box is in pristine condition and has been well...

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1760s English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Antique Victorian Tortoiseshell & Gold Pique Calling Card Case
Antique Victorian Tortoiseshell & Gold Pique Calling Card Case

Antique Victorian Tortoiseshell & Gold Pique Calling Card Case

$1,634

Antique Victorian Tortoiseshell & Gold Pique Calling Card Case

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A beautiful example of an antique Victorian calling card case crafted with premium gold piqué work. The case was most probably made in Paris France, due to the gold work. The foca...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Gold

Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet
Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet

Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet

$55,000

Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Mexican cabinet. Made of tortoiseshell, pen-engraved and wood. Possible Oaxaca or Puebla, 17th century.

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17th Century North American Spanish Colonial Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England Circa 1820
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England Circa 1820

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England Circa 1820

$4,500

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England Circa 1820

Located in Dallas, TX

An exceptional early nineteenth-century tortoiseshell tea caddy of fine Georgian craftsmanship, presented in fabulous condition. Rich coloration and a beautiful natural patina highli...

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1920s English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Wonderful English Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Pique Jewelry Trinket Oval Box
Wonderful English Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Pique Jewelry Trinket Oval Box

Wonderful English Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Pique Jewelry Trinket Oval Box

$525

Wonderful English Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Pique Jewelry Trinket Oval Box

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Oval Sterling Silver And Polished Tortoiseshell Jewelry / Trinket Box Decorated With Intricate Silver Pique Inlay Work, Featuring A Central Medallion Of Garland And Festo...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise Shell Box
Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise Shell Box

Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise Shell Box

Unavailable

H 2.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.25 in

Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise Shell Box

Located in Charleston, SC

Tortoise strapwork box on carved paw feet.

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19th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Tortoise Shell Box with Gold Ferrule and Micromosaic, 18th Century
Tortoise Shell Box with Gold Ferrule and Micromosaic, 18th Century

Tortoise Shell Box with Gold Ferrule and Micromosaic, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 0.79 in Dm 3.23 in

Tortoise Shell Box with Gold Ferrule and Micromosaic, 18th Century

By Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri

Located in Rome, IT

A rare tortoise shell pill box with gold ferrule. The lid features a micromosaic depicting the ruins of Caecilia Metella's tomb outside Rome.

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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Georgian English Sewing Etui Tortoise Shell Box Case
Antique Georgian English Sewing Etui Tortoise Shell Box Case

Antique Georgian English Sewing Etui Tortoise Shell Box Case

Unavailable

H 1 in W 5 in D 3 in

Antique Georgian English Sewing Etui Tortoise Shell Box Case

Located in San Marcos, CA

The outer case is truly a magnificent display of finest cognac to chocolate-colored natural tortoise shell, separated with silver stringing that's typical of the larger boxes and of ...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Sterling Silver Sewing Etui, Tortoise Shell Box
Antique French Sterling Silver Sewing Etui, Tortoise Shell Box

Antique French Sterling Silver Sewing Etui, Tortoise Shell Box

Unavailable

H 1 in W 4 in D 2 in

Antique French Sterling Silver Sewing Etui, Tortoise Shell Box

Located in San Marcos, CA

Absolutely exquisite and very rare antique 1830s French Boulle style faux shell & gilt ormolu sewing casket, a magnificent etui with fitted interior and COMPLETE with five original g...

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Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Pair Of Antique Chinese Decorative Tortoise Shell Overlay Boxes
Pair Of Antique Chinese Decorative Tortoise Shell Overlay Boxes

Pair Of Antique Chinese Decorative Tortoise Shell Overlay Boxes

Unavailable

H 1 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in

Pair Of Antique Chinese Decorative Tortoise Shell Overlay Boxes

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair Of Antique Chinese Decorative Tortoise Shell Overlay Boxes With Embossed Floral/Fruit Motif.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Brass

Exquisite French Tortoise Shell Sewing Box
Exquisite French Tortoise Shell Sewing Box

Exquisite French Tortoise Shell Sewing Box

Unavailable

H 5.25 in W 12.5 in D 8.25 in

Exquisite French Tortoise Shell Sewing Box

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

An exquisite 19th century, French tortoise shell sarcophagus-form sewing box with lion-mask ring handles, the cover with bone and silver stringing and silver cartouche monogrammed “M.

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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Tortoise Shell and Gold Box with Micromosaic by Raffaelli, Rome, 18th Century
Tortoise Shell and Gold Box with Micromosaic by Raffaelli, Rome, 18th Century

Tortoise Shell and Gold Box with Micromosaic by Raffaelli, Rome, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 1.19 in Dm 2.96 in

Tortoise Shell and Gold Box with Micromosaic by Raffaelli, Rome, 18th Century

By Giacomo Raffaelli

Located in Rome, IT

Tortoise shell pill box with gold ferrule. The lid features a micromosaic depicting two doves on an olive branch.

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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoise Shell and Gold Box with Micromosaic, Temple of Vesta, 18th Century
Tortoise Shell and Gold Box with Micromosaic, Temple of Vesta, 18th Century

Tortoise Shell and Gold Box with Micromosaic, Temple of Vesta, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 0.87 in Dm 2.56 in

Tortoise Shell and Gold Box with Micromosaic, Temple of Vesta, 18th Century

By Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri

Located in Rome, IT

Tortoise shell pill box with gold ferrule. The micromosaic depicts Temple of Vesta in Rome.

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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Tortoise Shell Box

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Tortoise Shell

Tortoise Shell and Gold Box with Micromosaic by Raffaelli, Rome, 18th Century
Tortoise Shell and Gold Box with Micromosaic by Raffaelli, Rome, 18th Century

Tortoise Shell and Gold Box with Micromosaic by Raffaelli, Rome, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 1.19 in Dm 3.35 in

Tortoise Shell and Gold Box with Micromosaic by Raffaelli, Rome, 18th Century

By Giacomo Raffaelli

Located in Rome, IT

Tortoise shell pill box with gold ferrule. The lid features a micromosaic depicting a dog sitting on a dark blue/ green background.

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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Victorian Tortoise Shell Round Box, Vanity Trinkets
Victorian Tortoise Shell Round Box, Vanity Trinkets

Victorian Tortoise Shell Round Box, Vanity Trinkets

Unavailable

H 1.5 in Dm 3 in

Victorian Tortoise Shell Round Box, Vanity Trinkets

Located in Bozeman, MT

Flawless tortoise shell vanity lidded box; think outside the "box": perfect as an extra special way to present a smaller gift.

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Indo-Portuguese 17th Century Tortoise Shell Veneer Coffer
Indo-Portuguese 17th Century Tortoise Shell Veneer Coffer

Indo-Portuguese 17th Century Tortoise Shell Veneer Coffer

Unavailable

H 6.11 in W 9.97 in D 4.61 in

Indo-Portuguese 17th Century Tortoise Shell Veneer Coffer

Located in Lisbon, PT

Indo-Portuguese 17th c. tortoise shell veneer coffer Tortoise shell veneer wooden coffer Silver mounts and ivory feet 15,5 cm high; 25,3 cm long; 11,7 cm wide India, 17th century

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17th Century Indian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

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Silver

"Tarantella, " Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box, with Micromosaic, 18th Century
"Tarantella, " Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box, with Micromosaic, 18th Century

"Tarantella, " Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box, with Micromosaic, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 0.87 in W 3.08 in D 2.05 in

"Tarantella, " Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box, with Micromosaic, 18th Century

By Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri

Located in Rome, IT

Rectangular snuff box in tortoise shell with gold and enamel framing.

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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Tortoise Shell Box

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Enamel, Gold

"Brandenburg Gate, " Tortoise Shell, Gold Snuff Box and Micromosaic, 18th Century
"Brandenburg Gate, " Tortoise Shell, Gold Snuff Box and Micromosaic, 18th Century

"Brandenburg Gate, " Tortoise Shell, Gold Snuff Box and Micromosaic, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 0.79 in W 2.84 in D 2.05 in

"Brandenburg Gate, " Tortoise Shell, Gold Snuff Box and Micromosaic, 18th Century

By Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri

Located in Rome, IT

Gold snuff box, with micromosaic depicting Berlin's Brandenburg Gate. By the Vatican "Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri”, Rome, late 18th century.   

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Late 18th Century Italian Romantic Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Gold

"Military Scene" Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box with Micromosaic 18th Century
"Military Scene" Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box with Micromosaic 18th Century

"Military Scene" Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box with Micromosaic 18th Century

Unavailable

H 0.87 in W 3.08 in D 1.97 in

"Military Scene" Tortoise Shell and Gold Snuff Box with Micromosaic 18th Century

By Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri

Located in Rome, IT

Snuff box in tortoise shell, with refined gold framing.

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Early 19th Century Russian Romantic Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Gold

Tortoise Shell 19th Century English Tea Caddy with Brass Feet
Tortoise Shell 19th Century English Tea Caddy with Brass Feet

Tortoise Shell 19th Century English Tea Caddy with Brass Feet

Unavailable

H 5.5 in W 3.5 in D 6.5 in

Tortoise Shell 19th Century English Tea Caddy with Brass Feet

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century, Blonde color, English tea caddy with original lids small repaint on top right corner. Please note of wear consistent with age.

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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

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Tortoise Shell

Tortoise shell tea caddy
Tortoise shell tea caddy

Tortoise shell tea caddy

Unavailable

H 5 in W 7 in D 5 in

Tortoise shell tea caddy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Tortoise shell tea caddy with ivory feet. Red velvet lined top. Circa 1830

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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Antique Georgian Glazed Portrait Box in Gold and Tortoise Shell
Antique Georgian Glazed Portrait Box in Gold and Tortoise Shell

Antique Georgian Glazed Portrait Box in Gold and Tortoise Shell

Unavailable

H 0.67 in Dm 2.76 in L 2.76 in

Antique Georgian Glazed Portrait Box in Gold and Tortoise Shell

Located in Houston, TX

Very clearly picture with perfect fitting lid and perfect faux tortoise shell panels to the inside of the lid. The box is lined with blue velvet.

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17th Century British Georgian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

1850's Tortoiseshell Box
1850's Tortoiseshell Box

1850's Tortoiseshell Box

Unavailable

H 1.19 in W 2.37 in D 1.58 in

1850's Tortoiseshell Box

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Small Silver and Tortoiseshell jewellery box, with the top of the lid and the bottom of the box being tortoiseshell. The edges of the box is in gold plate and depict on the sides, sm...

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Box

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Gold Plate

1905 Tortoiseshell Card Box
1905 Tortoiseshell Card Box

1905 Tortoiseshell Card Box

Unavailable

H 3.94 in W 2.37 in D 3.15 in

1905 Tortoiseshell Card Box

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Small 1905 Tortoiseshell card box, with gilded gold lining and floral decoration. The dates 1860 / 1910 are engraved on the top. Inside the box, two compartment to fit two small card...

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

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Gold Plate

1924 Boulle Card box
1924 Boulle Card box

1924 Boulle Card box

Unavailable

H 6.7 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in

1924 Boulle Card box

By J. C. Vickery, Ecole Boulle

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Card Box in the style of École Boulle by JC Vickery with tortoiseshell and brass inlay, engraved on the lid by the initials "B.H.C". The interior is fitted with two card sets, a scor...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Box

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Brass

Antique Tortoise Shell Inlay Tea Caddy, 2 Well - Tortoiseshell
Antique Tortoise Shell Inlay Tea Caddy, 2 Well - Tortoiseshell

Antique Tortoise Shell Inlay Tea Caddy, 2 Well - Tortoiseshell

Unavailable

H 5.25 in W 6.5 in D 4.25 in

Antique Tortoise Shell Inlay Tea Caddy, 2 Well - Tortoiseshell

Located in South Coast, CA

Mid-1800s, perhaps earlier, the breathtaking old early Victorian tortoise shell tea caddy you see here is complete, in really fine condition (very slight imperfections consistent wit...

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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

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Wood, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl

1900's Boulle Cigar box
1900's Boulle Cigar box

1900's Boulle Cigar box

Unavailable

H 2.76 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in

1900's Boulle Cigar box

By Ecole Boulle, J. C. Vickery

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Cigar Box in the style of École Boulle by JC Vickery with tortoiseshell and brass inlay, on the lid the brass badge isn't engraved. The interior is fitted with cedar wood. No keys. ...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Box

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Brass

Art Deco Silver Box with Tortoiseshell Lid
Art Deco Silver Box with Tortoiseshell Lid

Art Deco Silver Box with Tortoiseshell Lid

Unavailable

H 1.5 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in

Art Deco Silver Box with Tortoiseshell Lid

By Collett & Anderson

Located in Edenbridge, Kent

Silver box with tortoiseshell lid by Collett & Anderson London 1928.

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Tortoise Shell Box

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Silver

Very Rare Ottoman Table Box, circa 1600
Very Rare Ottoman Table Box, circa 1600

Very Rare Ottoman Table Box, circa 1600

Unavailable

H 12.5 in W 17.5 in D 11.5 in

Very Rare Ottoman Table Box, circa 1600

Located in GB

A very rare ottoman table box, the fall front opens to reveal an arrangement of 7 drawers; decorated throughout with differing patterns of tortoiseshell and mother of pearl; measures...

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16th Century Unknown Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Large Antique Victorian Tortoise Shell 7" Double Well Tea Caddy
Large Antique Victorian Tortoise Shell 7" Double Well Tea Caddy

Large Antique Victorian Tortoise Shell 7" Double Well Tea Caddy

Unavailable

H 4 in W 7 in D 3.75 in

Large Antique Victorian Tortoise Shell 7" Double Well Tea Caddy

Located in South Coast, CA

Mid-1800s, perhaps earlier, the fabulous old early Victorian faux tortoise shell tea caddy you see here is complete, in really fine condition (very slight imperfections consistent wi...

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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

1893 Silver And Tortoiseshell Heart Shaped Box
1893 Silver And Tortoiseshell Heart Shaped Box

1893 Silver And Tortoiseshell Heart Shaped Box

Unavailable

H 2.37 in W 3.55 in D 3.94 in

1893 Silver And Tortoiseshell Heart Shaped Box

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Silver and Tortoiseshell jewellery box in the shape of a heart with floral decoration on the lid, silver laces linking the silver parts to the tortoiseshell sides. The pictures are ...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Metal, Silver

1906 Oval Tortoiseshell Dressing Table Box with Silver Hinges
1906 Oval Tortoiseshell Dressing Table Box with Silver Hinges

1906 Oval Tortoiseshell Dressing Table Box with Silver Hinges

Unavailable

H 1.58 in W 7.49 in D 5.91 in

1906 Oval Tortoiseshell Dressing Table Box with Silver Hinges

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Very fine Tortoiseshell box, mounted with a virgin silver plaque, hallmarked silver hinges. Lined with dark blue suede. This shape indicates that this box was used to store a set of ...

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

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Silver

1900's Tortoiseshell and Silver Pique Work Letter Box
1900's Tortoiseshell and Silver Pique Work Letter Box

1900's Tortoiseshell and Silver Pique Work Letter Box

Unavailable

H 7.88 in W 10.63 in D 5.52 in

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 with a delicately engraved design comprising of flowerheads and scrolling foliage. Th...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Box

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Silver

Tortoiseshell Box with Silver Mounts Dated London, 1905
Tortoiseshell Box with Silver Mounts Dated London, 1905

Tortoiseshell Box with Silver Mounts Dated London, 1905

Unavailable

H 4 in W 6 in D 4.5 in

Tortoiseshell Box with Silver Mounts Dated London, 1905

Located in London, GB

In excellent condition and with silver catch and hinges dating from 1905, London. Measures: Height 2 inches Width 6 inches Depth 4 1/2 inches £1500.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Art Deco Tortoiseshell Oval Box with Silver Hinges
Large Art Deco Tortoiseshell Oval Box with Silver Hinges

Large Art Deco Tortoiseshell Oval Box with Silver Hinges

Unavailable

H 2.8 in W 9.44 in D 6.3 in

Large Art Deco Tortoiseshell Oval Box with Silver Hinges

By Collett & Anderson

Located in Singapore, SG

A large oval tortoiseshell box. The rounded lid and the curved sides all finely worked in excellent condition. The silver hinge is hall marked and so the box can be dated accurately ...

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

1900's Tortoiseshell Box in the shape of a Book
1900's Tortoiseshell Box in the shape of a Book

1900's Tortoiseshell Box in the shape of a Book

Unavailable

H 4.34 in W 2.76 in D 1.19 in

1900's Tortoiseshell Box in the shape of a Book

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Tortoiseshell box in the shape of a small book, with silver hinges and locks. A small silver round inlaid piece is attached to the bound edge of the book, not yet engraved. The pict...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver Plate

18th Century French Boulle Vanity Box with Four Perfume Bottles
18th Century French Boulle Vanity Box with Four Perfume Bottles

18th Century French Boulle Vanity Box with Four Perfume Bottles

Unavailable

H 3.5 in W 5 in D 4 in

18th Century French Boulle Vanity Box with Four Perfume Bottles

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Napoleon III boulle and red tortoiseshell and inlaid brass with four original gilt glass bottle and working lock and key. This item has the original felt and gold gilt rims and shoul...

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18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tortoise Shell Box

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Brass

Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewelry Box by Mappin & Webb
Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewelry Box by Mappin & Webb

Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewelry Box by Mappin & Webb

Unavailable

H 2 in W 3.5 in D 2 in

Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewelry Box by Mappin & Webb

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

A delightful Tortoiseshell lidded box which is square with cut corners, standing on four shaped feet. The interior has a beige lining.

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1920s English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

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Silver

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Bone Walnut Tortoiseshell Italian-Spanish Box
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Bone Walnut Tortoiseshell Italian-Spanish Box

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Bone Walnut Tortoiseshell Italian-Spanish Box

Unavailable

H 2.76 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Bone Walnut Tortoiseshell Italian-Spanish Box

Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha

Neoclassical style box with a wild boar hunting scene. The scene is inside a frame of Tortoiseshell and bone drawn with floral motifs.

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Walnut

1903 Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box with Silver Edges
1903 Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box with Silver Edges

1903 Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box with Silver Edges

Unavailable

H 2.76 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in

1903 Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box with Silver Edges

By Grey & Co., Chester

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Beautiful Tortoiseshell jewellery boxes with silver Edges and curved silver cable legs The Tortoiseshell is of light colour which enable the light to go though. The Silver is showing...

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Singing bird box by Jacques Bruguier tortoiseshell case with enameled lid
Singing bird box by Jacques Bruguier tortoiseshell case with enameled lid

Singing bird box by Jacques Bruguier tortoiseshell case with enameled lid

Unavailable

H 1.23 in W 3.59 in D 2.45 in

Singing bird box by Jacques Bruguier tortoiseshell case with enameled lid

Located in Zonhoven, BE

Very rare singing bird box by Jacques Bruguier, made in Geneva circa 1850. When activated, the lid opens and a finely crafted bird rises from a beautifully pierced and engraved grill...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Metal, Silver, Enamel, Other

1900's Tortoiseshell Cigar Box
1900's Tortoiseshell Cigar Box

1900's Tortoiseshell Cigar Box

Unavailable

H 5.12 in W 2.76 in D 1.19 in

1900's Tortoiseshell Cigar Box

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Tortoiseshell cigar holder, with Japanese inspired decoration. Painted and inlaid with some losses. On one side it represent a bird on a branch in the middle of nature and on the oth...

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Late 19th Century British Anglo-Japanese Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Brass

1920's Blond Shagreen Cigar Box
1920's Blond Shagreen Cigar Box

1920's Blond Shagreen Cigar Box

Unavailable

H 2.76 in W 7.49 in D 4.34 in

1920's Blond Shagreen Cigar Box

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Cigar box lined in cedar wood with adjustable compartments. Rectangular in shape with an elegant design and a lid with tortoiseshell edges. The pictures are part of the description....

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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Shagreen, Wood

Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell Casket
Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell Casket

Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell Casket

Unavailable

Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell Casket

Located in Bewdley, Worcestershire

An extremely rare Spanish Colonial tortoiseshell casket, late 16th or early 17th century; approximate 8 1/2 inches wide, 5 inches tall and 3 1/2 inches deep. The casket is intricatel...

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16th Century Spanish Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century Boulle Work Lap Desk
19th Century Boulle Work Lap Desk

19th Century Boulle Work Lap Desk

Unavailable

H 8 in W 12.75 in D 9.5 in

19th Century Boulle Work Lap Desk

Located in Alexandria, VA

Fine Napoleon III “Boulle” marquetry lap desk with extensive brass and tortoiseshell inlay, the lids opening to a three-tiered letter holder and a fitted interior with wells and a sl...

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Brass

Miniature Tortoiseshell Casket in the Shape of a Cassone, circa 1650
Miniature Tortoiseshell Casket in the Shape of a Cassone, circa 1650

Miniature Tortoiseshell Casket in the Shape of a Cassone, circa 1650

Unavailable

H 3.2 in W 6.4 in D 3.2 in

Miniature Tortoiseshell Casket in the Shape of a Cassone, circa 1650

Located in GB

A miniature tortoiseshell casket in the shape of a cassone, silver feet and mounts; delicately decorated with brass and mother of pearl pique work; Spanish or Spanish Colonial, circa...

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1650s Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Brass

Regency Starburst Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Regency Starburst Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Regency Starburst Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Unavailable

H 7 in W 7 in D 4 in

Regency Starburst Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Stunning Regency starburst pressed bow fronted Tortoiseshell tea caddy, with silver initial plate to the centre of the star burst front and silver plated ball feet and finial and sil...

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19th Century British Regency Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Napoleon III Tortoiseshell Casket, circa 1870
Napoleon III Tortoiseshell Casket, circa 1870

Napoleon III Tortoiseshell Casket, circa 1870

Unavailable

H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 6.7 in

Napoleon III Tortoiseshell Casket, circa 1870

Located in Bergen, NL

Napoleon III gilt bronze-mounted and tortoiseshell casket France, circa 1870. In Louis XIV style, rectangular top centred by a loop handle opening to reveal a silk lined interior, t...

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1870s French Louis XIV Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Miniature Boulle Work Caddy
Miniature Boulle Work Caddy

Miniature Boulle Work Caddy

Unavailable

H 2.4 in W 3.8 in D 2.5 in

Miniature Boulle Work Caddy

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

The wood box is beautifully decorated with boulle work (heavy brass inlaid into tortoise shell) with brass rims and base.

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1860s English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Brass

Tortoiseshell Tea Canister with Sterling Silver Lid and "Tea" Mount 19th Century
Tortoiseshell Tea Canister with Sterling Silver Lid and "Tea" Mount 19th Century

Tortoiseshell Tea Canister with Sterling Silver Lid and "Tea" Mount 19th Century

Unavailable

H 3.5 in W 3 in D 2.25 in

Tortoiseshell Tea Canister with Sterling Silver Lid and "Tea" Mount 19th Century

By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Tortoiseshell and silver tea caddy with inverted sides having a engraved applied silver mount with the word Tea on the front. This delightful collectable tea caddy is hallmarked Ches...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique Red Tortoiseshell and Silver Oval Tea Caddy
Rare Antique Red Tortoiseshell and Silver Oval Tea Caddy

Rare Antique Red Tortoiseshell and Silver Oval Tea Caddy

Unavailable

H 4.75 in W 5.75 in D 3.75 in

Rare Antique Red Tortoiseshell and Silver Oval Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Very rare, striking red tortoiseshell and silver oval tea caddy with beautifully engraved solid silver edging, escutcheon and ring pull handle. The silver edge on the opening of the...

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18th Century British George II Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Unavailable

H 6 in W 9 in D 5 in

Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with pagoda top, serpentine front, silver stringing and escutcheon. Standing on four Tagua nut feet. The interior features two compartments with most of the...

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

Fine Regency George IV Period Tortoiseshell & Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy
Fine Regency George IV Period Tortoiseshell & Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy

Fine Regency George IV Period Tortoiseshell & Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy

Unavailable

H 5.91 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in

Fine Regency George IV Period Tortoiseshell & Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

The top is crisply inlaid with floral mother of pearl patterns and sterling silver borders. The tea caddy top is chamfered with a sarcophagus rectangular form and a silver escutcheon...

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1810s English Regency Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Tortoise Silk Lined 19th Century English Sewing Box with Brass Feet
Tortoise Silk Lined 19th Century English Sewing Box with Brass Feet

Tortoise Silk Lined 19th Century English Sewing Box with Brass Feet

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 9 in D 6.75 in

Tortoise Silk Lined 19th Century English Sewing Box with Brass Feet

Located in Stamford, CT

English sewing box tortoise with tufted blue silk lining. 19th century Sewing Accoutrements Missing. Please note of wear consistent with age.

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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Boulle Box
Boulle Box

Boulle Box

Unavailable

H 19.5 in W 25 in D 16 in

Boulle Box

Located in Toronto, ON

Outstanding antique 19th century shaped Boulle Box in brass and tortoise shell, fitted with carrying handles and raised on a later stand.

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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Brass

Silver and Tortoiseshell Jewellery/Trinket Box
Silver and Tortoiseshell Jewellery/Trinket Box

Silver and Tortoiseshell Jewellery/Trinket Box

Unavailable

H 2.75 in Dm 5.5 in

Silver and Tortoiseshell Jewellery/Trinket Box

Located in London, GB

This fine silver jewellery /trinket box is of plain circular form. The surface of the body and sides of the cover are plain and unembellished. The box is fitted with a hallmarked hin...

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1920s English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

A Exceptional Canton carved faux tortoiseshell snuff box. Qing Dynasty
A Exceptional Canton carved faux tortoiseshell snuff box. Qing Dynasty

A Exceptional Canton carved faux tortoiseshell snuff box. Qing Dynasty

Unavailable

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 tortoiseshell snuff box 19th Century Of circular shape and carved in high relief to the cover...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique George V Silver and Tortoiseshell Trinket Jewellery Box
Antique George V Silver and Tortoiseshell Trinket Jewellery Box

Antique George V Silver and Tortoiseshell Trinket Jewellery Box

Unavailable

H 2 in W 1.75 in D 3.5 in

Antique George V Silver and Tortoiseshell Trinket Jewellery Box

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

An impressive antique George V silver and tortoiseshell trinket / jewelry box, of rectangular form. The hinged lid has an impressive tortoiseshell panel ornamented with silver pique ...

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Early 1900s English Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Silver

Antique French Writer's Chest, Boulle Lap Desk, Ecritoire, Box
Antique French Writer's Chest, Boulle Lap Desk, Ecritoire, Box

Antique French Writer's Chest, Boulle Lap Desk, Ecritoire, Box

Unavailable

H 6.25 in W 12.25 in D 10.25 in

Antique French Writer's Chest, Boulle Lap Desk, Ecritoire, Box

Located in South Coast, CA

Serpentine form and a stationery stack interior that is so beautiful, you'll find it difficult to decide if you want it displayed closed or open to view. A fine writer's slope (as th...

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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Box

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Elegant Antique French Game or Cards, Gambling Box, Ivory Chips
Elegant Antique French Game or Cards, Gambling Box, Ivory Chips

Elegant Antique French Game or Cards, Gambling Box, Ivory Chips

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H 2.325 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in

Elegant Antique French Game or Cards, Gambling Box, Ivory Chips

Located in South Coast, CA

One of the most elaborately made and most beautiful of these Napoleon III era game boxes we've had in a long time, it's not only a superb serpentine form, but also is inlaid with pre...

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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Box

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Ebony, Ivory, Tortoise Shell

Early 20th Century Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Silver Letter Box
Early 20th Century Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Silver Letter Box

Early 20th Century Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Silver Letter Box

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H 8.66 in W 8.66 in D 5.12 in

Early 20th Century Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Silver Letter Box

By Grey & Co, Birmingham

Located in Singapore, SG

From a different era. A tortoiseshell letterbox with hall marked silver strapping. There are four layers of grosgrain lined spaces for letters. The ultimate addition to a desk....

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Tortoise Shell Box

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Silver

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By Willy Daro

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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$350

H 2.37 in W 26.78 in D 18.51 in

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Located in Naples, IT

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Glass, Wood

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$500 / item

H 18.7 in W 13.2 in D 3 in

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By TASCHEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...

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Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish around Bottom

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H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in

Natural Blue Coral Specimen, Real. Beautiful Deep Blue w/Whitish around Bottom

Located in Warrenton, OR

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$1,995

H 11.75 in W 12 in D 3.5 in

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Located in Winnetka, IL

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Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France

Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France

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H 78.75 in Dm 39.38 in

Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Tortoise Shell Box

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Iron

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$128 / item

H 14 in W 12 in D 2 in

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By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

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$5,500

H 10.5 in W 8 in D 5 in

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By Loetz Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

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Metal

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Natural Coral Mounted On 18th Century Fragment

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$3,200

H 22.5 in W 19 in D 9 in

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Located in Bradenton, FL

A rather large hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural coral branches mounted on a 18th century wooden fragment base.

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Coral

Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box
Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box

Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box

$13,770

H 18.2 in W 23.6 in D 11.3 in

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Located in Lisse, NL

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A pair of branches of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum), Sicily 1790
A pair of branches of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum), Sicily 1790

A pair of branches of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum), Sicily 1790

$15,748

H 9 in W 9.5 in D 3 in

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Located in Milan, IT

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1790s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Box

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Lapis Lazuli, Bronze

Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays
Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays

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$17,505

H 59.06 in W 37.41 in D 19.69 in

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Located in Milano, IT

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Tortoise Shell Box

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Wood

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Rene Lalique Topaz Glass Bacchantes Vase

Rene Lalique Topaz Glass Bacchantes Vase

$30,808

H 9.606 in Dm 8.27 in

Rene Lalique Topaz Glass Bacchantes Vase

By René Lalique

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Rene Lalique Topaz Glass Bacchantes Vase. This pattern features ten dancing nude women in relief. The women represent Bacchantes from Greek mythology, who were a group of women who f...

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1920s French Antique Tortoise Shell Box

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An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

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$574,500

H 84 in W 56 in D 20 in

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Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

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Antique Dutch Colonial VOC Batavian Tortoise Shell Silver Sirih Casket 1750
Antique Dutch Colonial VOC Batavian Tortoise Shell Silver Sirih Casket 1750

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H 2 in W 4.5 in D 3 in

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Located in Portland, OR

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Meissen Porcelain Mirror

Meissen Porcelain Mirror

$74,500

H 65.25 in W 41 in D 5.63 in

Meissen Porcelain Mirror

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New Orleans, LA

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Antique Tortoise Shell Box For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique tortoise shell box you’re looking for. An antique tortoise shell box — often made from bone, tortoise shell and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique tortoise shell box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique tortoise shell box, those designed in Regency, Georgian and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique tortoise shell box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri, Giacomo Raffaelli and Mappin & Webb are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Tortoise Shell Box?

The average selling price for an antique tortoise shell box at 1stDibs is $3,498, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced.

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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