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Sheik Sterling Silver Mounted Faux Tortoise Shell Lacquered Tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sheik Sterling Silver Mounted Faux Tortoise Shell Lacquered Tray European, Later 20th Century
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Late 20th Century European Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

4 Decanter Tantalus in Faux Tortoiseshell with Silver Mounts, circa 1920
Located in Lincoln, GB
4 cut crystals decanter Tantalus in faux tortoiseshell with silver mounts, circa 1920. Measures
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Early 20th Century More Dining and Entertaining

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Tortoise Shell

Art Deco Set of 12 Cocktail Picks & Stand in Butterscotch and Tortoise Bakelite
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 12 cocktail picks with multicolored Bakelite cube tops mounted angularly on pointed
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Barware

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Bakelite

Tortoise Cigarette and Match Box with Sterling Mounts. Priced per box.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Tortoise cigarette and match box with sterling mounts. Priced per box. We also have numerous other
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Sterling Silver

Antique Dutch Colonial VOC Batavian Tortoise Shell Silver Sirih Casket 1750
Located in Portland, OR
). Made from tortoise shell and having Rococo silver mounts, the box fitted with a chain to keep the lid
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Antique 1750s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Metalwork

Materials

Silver

A large Art Deco silver mounted tortoiseshell easel mirror
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Art Deco silver mounted tortoiseshell easel mirror, the rectangular plate framed in
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Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Table Mirrors

Materials

Silver

Two Pairs of Adam Style Silver and Tortoise Shell Sconces by Edward F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
carved walnut backplates feature silver mounts on beautifully figured tortoise shell. The sconces are
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Early 20th Century American Georgian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1905 Edwardian Leather, Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Letter Box
Located in Morristown, NJ
base are mounted with scrolling sterling silver. The front has a monogrammed ("DEW") plate inscribed
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Cut Glass Tortoise Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Cut glass tortoise inkwell. Vintage turtle pillbox inkwell of cut glass carrying a mounted finial
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Inkwells

Materials

Silver Plate

Cut Glass Tortoise Inkwell
Cut Glass Tortoise Inkwell
H 2.75 in W 4.25 in D 2.5 in
Turtle Shell with Mother of Pearl and Silver Inlay Purse Mounted in Shadowboxes
Located in Bradenton, FL
silver inlay and are now mounted in new shadowboxes. Very unique decorative wall art.
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Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Art

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Tortoise Shell

Victorian 1880 Oval Desk Box in .925 Sterling Silver with Brown Faux Tortoise
Located in Miami, FL
faux tortoise shell and mountings settings made up with gilded sterling silver of .930/.999. Fitted
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Two Dutch Colonial Tortoiseshell Bible Boxes with Silver Mounts, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Tortoiseshell and silver H. 5 x W. 22 x D. 12 cm Tortoiseshell and silver H. 4.3 x W. 17 x D
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Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Vases

Materials

Silver

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
is lined with a black felt and has a removable lid. The box rests on sterling silver ball and claw
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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Marble, Sterling Silver

A rare Indonesian tortoiseshell sirih casket with gold mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
gold, silver, inlaid with precious stones, ivory, or tortoiseshell. The costliness of one’s sirih box
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Jewelry Boxes

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Gold

A rare Indonesian tortoiseshell sirih casket with gold mounts
A rare Indonesian tortoiseshell sirih casket with gold mounts
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H 1.97 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
A small Dutch colonial Indonesian tortoiseshell betel box with gold mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
of gold, silver, inlaid with precious stones, ivory, or tortoiseshell. The costliness of one’s sirih
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Antique Late 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antiquities

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Gold

Leitão & Irmão Antique 19th Century Diamond Star Tortoise Shell Brooch Hair Comb
Located in Lisbon, PT
convertible tortoise shell hair piece in silver and yellow gold, Portugal, circa 1880. This highly collectible
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Antique 1880s Portuguese Late Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

A very rare Victorian silver and tortoiseshell model of a miner’s lamp
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
cover, the interior empty to accommodate a battery, applied plain silver mounts. English, assay marks
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

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Silver

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
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Decorative Boxes

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Silver

19th Century, French, Cold Painted Bronze on Onyx, Tortoise & Hare
Located in Dallas, TX
on an exterior statue, mounted to an intricately veined piece of onyx. A silver plaque features the
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Antique 1870s French Belle Époque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Incredible 19th Century Continental Tortoiseshell and Silver Collectors Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
, bronze capitals, silver and bronze mounts, scagliola flower inlaid decorations, and ebonized frame
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Antique 19th Century European Cabinets

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Tortoiseshell and Silver Carriage Clock, John Batson, London, circa 1890
By John Batson & Sons
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
19th century small Victorian carriage clock, tortoiseshell veneered with sterling silver mounts and
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Antique Late 19th Century British Georgian Carriage Clocks and Travel Cl...

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Silver

1928 Pair of George V Silver and Tortoiseshell Photograph Frames
Located in Hong Kong, HK
pair of tortoiseshell and silver mounted Photograph Frames of this quality and size. The pictures are
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Vintage 1920s British Georgian Picture Frames

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Silver

Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Oval Tea Caddy with Silver Mounts From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
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H 3.74 in W 4.53 in D 3.15 in
French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by R & C, Paris
Located in Norwich, GB
fine brass decoration surmounted by an ormolu finial, ormolu mounts throughout and standing on raised
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Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
By Aubert & Klaftenberger
Located in Norwich, GB
brass decoration surmounted by an ormolu finial, ormolu mounts throughout and standing on raised bracket
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Antique 1870s French Mantel Clocks

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Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock. c.1860
By Japy Frères
Located in Norwich, GB
finely figured brass and ormolu mounts, surmounted with an ormolu cherub. Glazed viewing panel to the
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Antique 1860s French Mantel Clocks

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Tortoise Shell

Japanese Komai Style Iron Damascene Dish by Abe Shoten
Located in Newark, England
and silver nunomezogan on a matt black ground with a village scene and Mount Fuji rising through in
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Gold, Silver, Iron

Edwardian Paste Wing Hair Comb
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian faux tortoise celluloid large hair comb, mounted with paste set silver gilt bird wings
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20th Century French Edwardian Accessories

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Two-sided Maple Wood Cutting Board and Serving Plate, Rettangolo, Made in Italy
By Ale Preda, Miduny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beauty meets function. This two-sided cutting board is made with European maple butcher block and carved at the corners with an ergonomic shape for easy handling. It’s a dinner party...
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2010s Italian Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Maple

Art Deco Shagreen and Silver Cigarette / Small Cigar Case
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Exquisite shagreen cigar case with silver collar. Expands for differing lengths of small cigar or cigarettes. Made in the U.K. in the 1900-1920´s. It has the stamp of the retail sho...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Shagreen

Burnt Tortoise Wood Bamboo Breakfast Bed Tray with Magazine Rack and Cup Holder
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A vintage burnt bamboo or tiger/tortoise bamboo breakfast bed tray. Created from a mixture of wicker, wood, and bamboo this serving tray will be a thoughtful touch to any guest room....
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Wicker

20th Century Carved Wood Italian Art Deco Sideboard Bar Cabinet, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian bar cabinet from the mid 20th century. Sideboard of beautiful line and pleasant decor carved and veneered in walnut and burl wood. Rounded and curved bar cabinet equipped wit...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Cabinets

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Wood

Antique French Napoleon III Tantalus Cave a Liqueur 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique French Napoleon III birdseye maple Tantalus Cave a Liqueur, circa 1860 in date. It features brass inlaid decoration on the top and front with tulip woo...
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Glass

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Glass

Striking Oak & Brass Tantalus with Whiskey or Liqueur Crystal Decanters & Drawer
Located in Lisse, NL
Large size and great design, antique tantalus. This wonderful condition and rare, three crystal bottles holding, tiger oak tantalus will look great everywhere. This handcrafted wo...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Crystal Serveware

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Crystal, Brass

A small Wall Shelf with gilded decorations. Art Nouveau, early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A small and beautiful Wall Shelf in stained beech with gilded decorations. Period Art Nouveau from the early 20th Century. The lower part and the side of the shelf in polished beech,...
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Shelves

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Gold Plate, Brass

Berndt Friberg - Browl Bowl
By Gustavsberg, Berndt Friberg
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: Berndt Friberg was one of the most influential ceramists in midcentury Sweden, his works are still popular world-wide and are known for their elegance and beati...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Decorative Bowls

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Earthenware

Berndt Friberg - Browl Bowl
Berndt Friberg - Browl Bowl
H 2.76 in W 4.53 in D 5.32 in
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. Feel free to call or email with questions. Priced per b...
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Antique 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Art Nouveau Caviar Set, France, 1900s
Located in Paris, FR
Charming Caviar set including 2 elegant Caviar jar and 2 gorgeous Art Nouveau spoons. It can be used as a jam set as well. France, 1900.
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Serving Pieces

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Metal

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

Rare Art Nouveau Silvered Pewter Liqueur Set by W.M.F
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
Silver-plate liqueur set comprised of a Stylised liqueur Jug with six Tumblers. Country of Manufacture Germany Date c.1900 Marks Marked to base Condition is Professionally Polished, ...
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Tea Sets

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Silver Plate

Rare Art Nouveau Silvered Pewter Liqueur Set by W.M.F
Rare Art Nouveau Silvered Pewter Liqueur Set by W.M.F
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H 3.9 in W 3.5 in D 4 in
Vintage Lidded Iron Match Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage lidded iron match box with a rugged lid top to strike matches, circa 1970s. The box is in very good vintage condition and measures 4.25"W x 3.75"D x 2"H. #2785
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Vintage Lidded Iron Match Box
Vintage Lidded Iron Match Box
H 2 in W 4.25 in D 3.75 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Cave a Liqueur or Tantalus
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-19th century French Napoleon III period black lacquer cave a liqueur (liqueur caddy) or tantalus features bronze and tortoiseshell inlaid cartouches on the lid and doors. Ad...
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Barware

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Crystal, Bronze

Art Nouveau Champagne Glasses Signed Kaizerzinn Model 4910 No 5 Germany
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau Champagne glasses Signed Kaizerzinn 4910 No 5 Company Germany Jugendstil period. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further questions.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Serving Pieces

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Pewter

Chinese Hardwood Display Cabinet
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century Chinese hardwood display cabinet or vitrine. Having beautifully hand-carved scrolling vine leaves and faux bamboo to the show wood. Having a glazed d...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Vitrines

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Hardwood

Chinese Hardwood Display Cabinet
Chinese Hardwood Display Cabinet
H 74.81 in W 37.8 in D 14.18 in

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Victorian Silver and Pique Tortoise Shell Ink Stand and Lettter Rack SAT SALE
Located in West Palm beach, FL
silver mounts. Tortoise shell business card stand and silver and tortoiseshell letter opener.
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Accessories

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Silver

Exceptional Flemish Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Book , 1706
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
Exceptional flemish tortoiseshell ans silver mounted book , 1706 Rare Hebrew book in Spanish
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Louis XIV Books

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Silver

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
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Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

English Gothic Silver Mounted, Tortoiseshell Clock, Dated 1906
Located in London, GB
A Gothic silver mounted, tortoiseshell clock. Birmingham, England, 1906. Measures: Height 10
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Early 20th Century English Gothic Mantel Clocks

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Silver, Enamel

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
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Antique 17th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Early 18th Century Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Riding Whip
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare tortoiseshell and silver mounted riding whip. England, circa 1720. Measure
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Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver

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
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tea Caddies

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Sterling Silver

Fine Regency period tortoise-shell bow-fronted double tea-caddy
Located in Cambridge, GB
panels divided by inlaid pewter lines and ivory bands, mounted with a silver escutcheon, hinges, lock and
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Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

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Tortoise Shell

tortoiseshell and silver pique mirror
By William Comyns & Sons 1
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A magnificent tortoiseshell mounted mirror, the ink spot tortoiseshell, inlaid with finely etched
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Antique 19th Century British Table Mirrors

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Silver

Rare Antique Red Tortoiseshell and Silver Oval Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
red tortoiseshell with fabulous silver mounts. This splendid red tortoiseshell oval tea caddy comes
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Antique 18th Century British George II Tea Caddies

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Silver

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
French tortoiseshell boulle clock with ormolu mounts, standing on outswept feet and surmounted by a
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Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks

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Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
H 11.5 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Pair of English Victorian Boulle Side Cabinets in the Louis XIV Style
Located in Macclesfield, GB
are adorned with exceptional quality bronze gilded ormolu scrolling floral leaf mounts and egg and
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XIV Cabinets

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Brass, Pewter

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
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Antique 1650s Spanish Spanish Colonial Decorative Boxes

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Brass

For a Lifetime: Victorian Diamond Hair Comb
Located in Wimberley, TX
A marvelous double prong comb of natural tortoise shell unfolds its hues of golden honey and warm
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14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Rare 19th Century Anglo Indian Repousse Silver Mounted Tortoise Shell Box
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
, engraved hinges, handles and repousse silver mounts and plaques combined with straight silver bands. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes

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Silver

1915 Sterling Silver and Tortoise Shell Case Asprey London Goliath Pocket Watch
By Asprey & Garrard Limited, Charles & George Asprey, Asprey International Limited
Located in GB
sitting in its original easel leather backed case which has a sterling silver trim and tortious shell
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Vintage 1910s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Silver mounted tortoiseshell paper knife
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English sterling silver and tortoise-shell paperknife, with sterling mounts hallmarked
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Early 20th Century English Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Exquisite Perfume Set with Silver Collars & Tortoiseshell Tops France c.1915
Located in London, GB
An exquisite pair of oversized perfume bottles & matching cream jar complete with mounted silver
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Early 20th Century French Glass

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Silver

English Georgian Tortoise Shell & Silver Mount Hinged Tea Caddy with Key, 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian tortoise shell and silver foliage mounted hinged tea caddy with exterior silver
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Antique 1770s English Georgian Tea Caddies

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Foil, Sterling Silver

Diminutive English Tea Caddy of Tortoise Shell with Sterling Silver Mounts
Located in Charleston, SC
Diminutive English tea caddy of tortoiseshell with sterling silver mounts. Tea container has
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Antique Early 19th Century English Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell

Silver mounted tortoiseshell paper knife
Located in San Francisco, CA
Continental silver mounted tortoiseshell paper knife, circa 1880.
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Asprey Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Casket
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
Silver mounted tortoiseshell casket retailed by Asprey. The silver mounts highly decorative.
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20th Century English Jewelry Boxes

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Silver

Asprey Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Casket
Asprey Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Casket
H 2.76 in W 7.29 in D 4.34 in
Large Mid Century Mirror Framed in Faux Tortoise Glass with Silver Leaf Mounts
Located in Troy, MI
embellished with silver plated floral mounts. The mirror has a beveled edge and is quite heavy and substantial
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Wall Mirrors

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Silver Plate, Enamel

Chinese Tuck Chang Solid Silver Lo Shu & Crane Candlesticks, circa 1900
By Tuck Chang & Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
modelled as pair of cranes standing on a tortoise, mounted on a hand-carved, pierced wood base. Cranes with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver

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Silver

1930s Sterling Silver Retractable Comb with Cabochon Saphire by Collins & Cook
By Collins & Cook
Located in London, GB
mounted cabochon sapphire, sterling silver case and faux tortoise shell comb. Assay marked C&C for Collins
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Rare English 18th Cent. Tortoise Shell and Silver Covered Book of Common Prayer
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
certain time, likely in the mid-19th century, it has been mounted in a tortoise shell cover with silver
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Books

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Silver

Important Silver & Viennese Enamel Mounted Tortoiseshell Jewelry Cabinet Box
Located in New York, NY
tortoise shell, silver-plated repousse and sterling silver mounts that frame all of the enamel, repousse
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Jewelry Boxes

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Enamel, Metal, Silver

Pair of Edward F. Caldwell Silver and Tortoise Shell Two-Light Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This fine pair of signed Caldwell sconces have silver mounted cartouche shaped backs. The twin arms
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Early 20th Century American George III Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Pair of Tortoise Shell Table Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of vintage genuine tortoise shells with hand-constructed silver banding and silver bases
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20th Century American Table Lamps

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Silver

Highly Important Silver & Viennese Enamel Mounted Repousse Shell Casket Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
case pieces by its extensive use of tortoise shell, silver-plated repousse and silver alloy mounts that
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Renaissance Jewelry Boxes

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Enamel, Metal, Silver

A Set of Three 19th Century Dutch Tortoiseshell Cigar Cases with Silver Mounts
Located in New York, NY
A set of three 19th century Dutch cigar cases, in tortoise shell with decorative silver mounts
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Silver

Rare Tortoise Shell Jewelery Boxe
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Portugese solid tortoise shell jewelery boxe decorated with silver mounts.
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Boxes

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Silver

Rare Tortoise Shell Jewelery Boxe
Rare Tortoise Shell Jewelery Boxe
H 3.25 in W 7 in D 5 in
Set of Twelve Fornasetti "Recipe" Plates - Wall Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
. They can certainly be used as serving plates, but also look very sculptural wall-mounted as a group
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Vintage 1970s Italian Dinner Plates

A rare George III Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Tobacco Box
Located in London, GB
The Tobacco Box is oval in form and the silver sides are decorated with reeding. The hinged cover
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Antique Late 18th Century English Tobacco Accessories

Rare Georgian Red Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
exterior. The body mounted with engraved silver finishing the outside of the body with an oval escutcheon
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Antique 18th Century British Tea Caddies

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Silver

Art Deco Silver Tennis Racket Paper Clip
Located in New York, NY
English Art Deco silver tennis racket paper clip mounted upon a raised rectangular faux tortoise
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desk Accessories

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Silver

James McCabe Tortoiseshell and Ormolu Mounted Mantle Clock No. 1666
By James McCabe
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A superb quality James McCabe eight day striking ormolu mounted mantle clock. The silvered dial
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Antique 18th Century English Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Tortoiseshell and Silver Cigar Box Pearce and Thompson, Birmingham, 1897
By Pearce & Thompson
Located in London, GB
A great looking cigar box mounted in silver with scroll decoration on the exterior of the box. The
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Antique Late 19th Century British Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Silver

19th Century Victorian Tortoiseshell Pins Box
Located in London, GB
This is an antique late Victorian English tortoiseshell and silver mounted pin box by Saunders &
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Original Antique Boulle 17th Century Corner Cabinet
By Ecole Boulle
Located in Firenze, IT
with a most luxurious tortoiseshell, pewter and brass boulle marquetry and ormolu mounts. Dimension
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Corner Cupboards

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Silver, Brass

English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
reaching from each corner to the central silver knob on top of the lid. There is also a silver mounted
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

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Sterling Silver

Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table circa 1860
Located in London, GB
centre table with fabulous ormolu mounts, c.1860 in date. The table is beautifully inlaid in cut brass
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Antique 19th Century French Tables

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Tortoise Shell

Tortoiseshell tea caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine English silver-mounted ivory-inlaid tortoiseshell box, circa 1850 now with a lined interior.
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

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Silver

Tortoiseshell tea caddy
H 3.75 in W 8 in D 6 in
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine early 19th century tortoiseshell and Silver mounted caddy, it even retains the original
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell

A Charles II Tortoiseshell Pique Squeezie Spice Box made circa 1680
Located in London, GB
This very rare box was made most probably in London circa 1680 and is oval in form with silver
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century Tortoiseshell ‘Boulle’ Marquetry Guéridon
Located in London, GB
The whole of red tortoiseshell inlaid with silver pewter and gold brass marquetry or premier-parte
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Tables

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Brass, Bronze, Pewter

Louis XIV Period Tortoiseshell Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
accented with intricate bronze ormolu mounts. This is an item of extraordinary luxury, as not only was
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Wall Mirrors

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Ormolu

Louis XIV Period Tortoiseshell Mirror
Louis XIV Period Tortoiseshell Mirror
H 43.25 in W 33.25 in D 1.875 in
Antique French Tortoiseshell Ormolu Mantle Clock c.1860
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French red tortoiseshell and ormolu mounted mantel clock on stand
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table
Located in London, GB
, to produce silver-gilt (also known as vermeil). Tortoiseshell or tortoise shell is a material
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Antique 19th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables

Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table
Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table
H 29.93 in W 31.89 in D 16.93 in
Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table
Located in London, GB
card table with fabulous ormolu mounts, circa 1860 in date. The table is beautifully inlaid in cut
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Antique 19th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables

Antique French Boulle Centre Table or Bureau Plat
Located in London, GB
silver-gilt (also known as vermeil). Tortoiseshell or tortoise shell is a material produced mainly
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Antique 19th Century French Center Tables

Antique Boulle and Tortoiseshell Pier Cabinet
Located in London, GB
, circa 1840 in date This ornate cabinet is decorated with ormolu mounts and has an elegant "Marmo Nero
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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Antique Boulle and Tortoiseshell Pier Cabinet
Antique Boulle and Tortoiseshell Pier Cabinet
H 44.1 in W 50.01 in D 16.15 in
Antique French Boulle and Tortoiseshell Card Table, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
fabulous ormolu mounts, circa 1860 in date. The table has a beautifully inlaid centre which depicts a
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables

Antique French Ebonized Boulle Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Louis XVI manner. This cabinet is ebonized and decorated with red Boulle, exquisite ormolu mounts
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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Antique French Ebonized Boulle Display Cabinet
Antique French Ebonized Boulle Display Cabinet
H 63.39 in W 53.15 in D 13.78 in
Antique Victorian Ebonised Boulle Bookcase Cabinet 1860
Located in London, GB
mount, and brass inlay. It has a pair of glazed doors with striking Boulle panels below, and a bank of
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Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Antique Victorian Serpentine Boulle Corner Cabinet 1860
Located in London, GB
is further decorated with exquisite gilded ormolu mounts and stands on an elegant plinth base
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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Set of Four Silver & Tortoise Shell Menu Place Card Holders 1913-16 Bird Fish
By William Comyns & Sons 1, Charles and Richard Comyns
Located in London, GB
Holders have rectangular silver mounts and tortoise shell inserts, each with a unique image of a fish or
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Early 20th Century English Tableware

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Silver

1780 Tortoise Shell Box with Sterling Silver Trimmings or Mounts
Located in Stamford, CT
Tortoise shell box with sterling silver trimmings or mounts. Each trimming depicts different
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Antique 1790s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Perfume Caddy, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
uses, etc. in tortoise shell, usually combining it with mounts in silver, gold, etc. Size: 5 x 3 x 13
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Antique 18th Century European Rococo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Other

Italian Silver Plated Mallard Head Tortoise Shell Lucite Shoe Horn
Located in University City, MO
Italian silver plated mallard head tortoise shell lucite shoe horn The unique shoe horn is
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Late 20th Century Italian Curiosities

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Silver Mounted Tortoise For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal silver mounted tortoise for your home. A silver mounted tortoise — often made from metal, bone and silver — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect silver mounted tortoise — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each silver mounted tortoise bearing Georgian, mid-century modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made silver mounted tortoise over the years, but those crafted by Aubert & Klaftenberger, Japy Frères and John Batson & Sons are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Silver Mounted Tortoise?

Prices for a silver mounted tortoise start at $395 and top out at $49,000 with the average selling for $3,264.