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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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
H 2.75 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in
French Tortoise Shell Circular Box With Inlaid Silver Top Depicting Fox & Stork
Located in San Francisco, CA
French Tortoise Shell Circular Box With Inlaid Silver Top Depicting Fox & Stork
Category
Antique 18th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell
$750
H 1.25 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
19th century round tortoise shell box with silver plate surround and feet.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Round tortoise shell box with stamped silver plate surrounds and feet. Top bears wreath crest
Category
Antique 1890s English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell
$400
H 4 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
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
Category
Antique 1810s English Georgian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
$8,500
H 3 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
Early 20th century Shell Pattern Silver Plate Christofle Menagère, 1920s
By Christofle
Located in LEGNY, FR
Menagère from Christofle shell model in silver plate which includes 97 pieces:
- 12 large spoons
Category
Vintage 1920s French Knife Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
$5,631 / set
H 7.88 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
Ottaviani Italian Mid-Century Sterling Silver Lidded Box with Shell Décor, 1960s
By Ottaviani
Located in Wien, AT
Wonderful Italian Mid-Century Modern wooden box with Sterling silver lid.
The sterling silver lid
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,200
H 2.36 in W 10.74 in D 5.59 in
20th Century Italian Silver Boxes Shell-Shaped on feet with gilted interior
By Ge.Ca
Located in VALENZA, IT
Shell-shaped box in solid 800 silver completely handmade.
The lower part and the lid have been
Category
1990s Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
$5,091
H 4.34 in W 9.45 in D 9.85 in
Faux Tortoise Shell and Silver-Plated Tea Caddy Trinket Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
European faux tortoiseshell tea caddy box with silver-plated surround as well as interior
Category
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817
Located in valatie, NY
Scottish silver mounted tiger cowary shell snuff box, 1817. The hinged lid is inscribed with "W
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mint C. and Large Antique Display Shell Box w. Beveled Glass Top & Silver Spoons
Located in Lisse, NL
Fine quality and condition, 1860s box with perfect working silver lock and key.
This handcrafted
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
$1,317
H 2.6 in W 8.4 in D 6 in
Large Seashell Encrusted Lidded Box with Silvered Crustaceans
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
handle with silver plate on brass crabs, starfish and shells, and four silver on brass shrimp as feet
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
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
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Marble, Sterling Silver
$1,840 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
Austrian 18th or Early 19th Century Gilt Silver Box with Shell Motifs
Located in New York, NY
Austrian 18th or early 19th century gilt continental silver box, beautifully adorned with
Category
Antique 18th Century Austrian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver
$3,250
H 3.67 in W 7 in D 5.3 in
Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) Cowrie shell snuff box with hinged
Category
Antique 1840s English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
$895
H 2 in W 3 in D 2 in
Austrian Tortoise Shell Silver Box
Located in Delft, NL
Austrian Tortoise shell Silver box
Austrian Tortoise shell Silver box in the shape of an envelope
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.125 in Dm 4.5 in
Mid-20th Century Tiffany & Co. Sterling Shell and Dolphin Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Tiffany & Co. rectangular sterling silver cigarette box rests on four inverted cabriole feet. Top
Category
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
$20,162
H 1.58 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewellery Box William Comyns
By William Comyns
Located in Northampton, GB
introduce into the market this stunning Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewellery Box by William Comyns. The
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver
Sterling Shell Pillbox
Located in Richmond, VA
A petite, polished sterling shell box for storing daily pills or supplements. Substantially
Category
2010s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
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
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Tortoiseshell Casket Box With Rippled Serpentine Sides
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Dutch 18th century Tortoiseshell box with rippled serpentine sides embellished with silver
Category
Antique 1780s Dutch Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
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.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
$8,028 / set
H 5 in W 3.1 in D 4.3 in
Vintage Turtle Box by Antony Redmile
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in Palm Beach, FL
lid handle and silver plate on brass head and legs. Signed Antony Redmile inside the box.
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
French Cheese Spreader in the Shape of a Shell with Four Knives
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Recently acquired from Paris...A unique set of four cheese spreaders in a holder of a resin shell
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Knife Boxes
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Inlaid with floral sprays of engraved mother of pearl and brass
From our Sewing Box collection, we
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box Edinburgh c1823
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver cowry shell snuff box
Date : Hallmarked in Edinburgh for an uknown maker
Category
Antique 1820s Scottish Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Plated Folding Shell Biscuit Box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Offered for sale is this Victorian antique silver plated folding shell biscuit box having an
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Clam Necessaire Etui Sewing Box
By Palais Royal
Located in Northampton, GB
Royal Necessaire Etui. The Etui of rare clam shell shape framed in ormolu with engraved mother of pearl
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
$13,140
H 1.58 in W 5.32 in D 4.34 in
Gabriella Crespi Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Box
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in New York, NY
Gabriella Crespi tortoise and sterling silver box. Vintage Crespi cylindrical cigarette case with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cut Crystal Jar with Tortoise and Silver Top, England, 1923
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful cut crystal jar with a tortoise shell and silver top from a private collection made in
Category
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Silver
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Silver, Enamel, Other
$47,325
H 1.23 in W 3.59 in D 2.45 in
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Hinged Box with Silver Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century English tortoiseshell hinged box with silver decorations.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell
$838
H 0.4 in W 2.96 in D 0.79 in
19th Century Scottish Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Georgian cowrie shell snuff box
Date : c1820
Period : George III / Regency
Origin
Category
Antique 1830s Scottish Regency Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Cowrie shell snuff box
Date : c1820
Period : George III / Regency
Origin : Most likely
Category
Antique 1820s British Regency Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Sterling Silver
$750 / item
H 2 in W 4 in D 4 in
Austrian 18th Century Egg Shaped Box In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Abalone Shell
Located in Miami, FL
Jeweled egg shaped box.
An exceptional and magnificent piece, made in the style of Louis XV in
Category
Antique 18th Century Austrian Neoclassical Boxes and Cases
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$11,988 Sale Price
25% Off
W 1.42 in D 1.42 in L 1.93 in
Antique English Double Shell Silver Plated Folding Biscuit Barrel or Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique biscuit barrel or box was made by the Reproduction Sheffield & Silver Plate firm of
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$995
H 10.5 in W 8.75 in D 5.5 in
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
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Tea Caddies
Materials
Foil
$12,500
H 5.75 in W 9.25 in D 5.75 in
Vintage Andrea by Sadek Victorian Style Silver Plated Clam Shell Biscuit Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Andrea by Sadek Victorian Style Silver Plated Clam Shell Biscuit Box. Circa late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Victorian Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
$450
H 10.5 in W 9 in D 6 in
Vintage Conus Seashell Box, Sterling Mounts, Hallmarked, Italy, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Conus seashell box with sterling silver mounts - side hinge - unidentified hallmarks to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
$385 Sale Price
30% Off
H 1.13 in W 2 in D 1.25 in
Fine 17th Century Dutch Colonial Armorial Tortoiseshell & Silver Box, Dated 1691
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A dutch tortoiseshell box with two engraved silver plaques
Amsterdam, 1691, with maker's mark of
Category
Antique 17th Century Dutch Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$35,943
H 1.97 in Dm 4.93 in
An Indo-Portuguese colonial tortoiseshell veneered wooden casket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
India, probably made in Gujarat for Portuguese Goa, late 17th/early 18th century
The tortoiseshell laid over gold foil, and the interior with red lacquer and possibly later added re...
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Indian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver
$16,773
H 5.52 in W 7.72 in D 4.14 in
Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
Green tortoiseshell tea caddy from England. With two interior covers raised on four silver ball
Category
Antique 1870s English Tea Caddies
Materials
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
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Rare Asprey London Sterling Silver 1917 Jewelry Box Charles & Richard Comyns
By Charles & George Asprey, Asprey & Garrard Limited, Asprey International Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Asprey London 1917 solid sterling silver
Category
Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$2,085
H 3.15 in W 7.33 in D 5.52 in
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
A very large faux tortoiseshell tea caddy from England. Lovely shape and sterling plate on top this hasn't been monogramed. Sitting on ball feet, circa 1860.
Category
Antique 1860s English Tea Caddies
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Chest of tapered rectangular shape with silver stringing, a silver ball finial
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver Plate
English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
silver badge. English, circa 1870.
Category
Antique 1870s English Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Immaculate Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Tampa, FL
caddy showcases fine craftsmanship and exquisite materials. The caddy features sterling silver trim
Category
Antique 1820s British Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Antique French Charles X Style Cut Glass Shell Shaped Casket or Table Box
By Baccarat, Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Details:
The bronze mount has a slight smile (meaning the box closes just shy of flush). The lock is no
Category
20th Century French Charles X Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
$2,850
H 3.88 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
One of a kind Ceramic Shell shaped box signed by Hans Hedberg, 1960s
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Paris, FR
Hans Hedberg (1917-2007)
Swedish ceramist who had his studio in Biot, near Nice in France.
Shell
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$1,557
H 1.58 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 in
Antique Folding Silver Plated Shell Biscuit Box Victorian by Fenton Brothers
Located in Wembley, GB
This is a highly decorative Antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, the base bearing
Category
Vintage 1920s British Victorian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$1,807 / item
H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 5.91 in
English Silver Butter Knifes by Maxfield & Sons Ltd, Sheffield 1913
By Maxfield & Sons Ltd. 1
Located in Delft, NL
, Sheffield England ( 1909-1921) butter knifes with shell pattern
6 Silver knifes boxed in leather and velvet
Category
Early 20th Century English Tableware
Materials
Silver
Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
boxed inkwell crafted in wood and carefully embellished around, with faux tortoise shell. It is fitted
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
$558 Sale Price
30% Off
H 3.1 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns
By William Comyns
Located in Northampton, GB
Raised on Four Sterling Silver Scrollwork Legs
From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Desk Sets
Materials
Silver
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