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Antique French Inlaid Brass, Tortoise, and Mother of Pearl Cave À Liqueur
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French inlaid brass, Tortoise, and Mother of pearl cave À Liqueur with Baccarat crystal
Category
Antique 19th Century French Barware
Materials
Crystal, Brass
"Tea Caddy" English Tortoise Shell & Mother-of-Pearl Double Compartment 19th-c.
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY
Regency Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy from the 1st quarter of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
H 5.75 in W 7.63 in D 4.75 in
Late 19th Century Tortoise Shell Needle Case with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century tortoise shell needle case with a mother of pearl inlay. A knife box shape with a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Rare 17th Century Neapolitan Ebony Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Cabinet
Located in Benington, Herts
Rare 17th Century Neapolitan Ebony Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Cabinet
From the Perego
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Cabinets
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony
H 59.75 in W 50 in D 16 in
Pair of Ottoman Mother-of-pearl and Tortoiseshell Stands, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This unusual Stands with eight legs and cusped arches, inlaid with mother of pearl, tortoiseshell
Category
Antique 19th Century Turkish Shelves
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
English Georgian Serpentine Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy, C. 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian serpentine tortoise shell and mother of pearl hinged tea caddy with four flanking
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Tea Caddies
Materials
Foil
H 4.75 in W 8.5 in D 5.25 in
Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Wall Decor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very unique Italian 18th century Baroque st. Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl wall
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Art
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
H 0.75 in W 34.75 in D 22.25 in
Antique Tortoise Mother of Pearl Veneer Table Lamp, Original Finial
Located in Lomita, CA
An antique tortoise shell lamp with mother of pearl is rare and beautiful. This lamp is a wonderful
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rectangular shape
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
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H 4.72 in W 7.87 in D 4.72 in
Faux Tessellated Tortoiseshell Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage jewelry box in faux tessellated tortoise shell with mother-of-pearl and Abolone shell edge
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
H 2.5 in W 9.25 in D 4.75 in
Turtle Shell with Mother of Pearl and Silver Inlay Purse Mounted in Shadowboxes
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful set of two Mid-Century Modern shell purses. Both have mother of pearl, turquoise and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Art
Materials
Tortoise Shell
H 13 in W 13 in D 2 in
Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maitland Smith tessellated stone box with a mother of pearl finial handle. The interior of the box
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Marble, Sterling Silver
Venetian Demilune Console, Hand Carved Solid Mahogany, Restored
By Eugenio Quarti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
"embedding" of metal, ivory, tortoise and mother of pearl; now it is totally freed from the stylistic
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Console Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
powders. Elaborate inlay work with mother of pearl (MOP), tortoise shell scales (or a material made to
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Other Furniture
Materials
Brass
English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
landscape mother of pearl inlays with flanking pagodas, fences, & foliage trees, central paktong plaque and
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Tea Caddies
Materials
Foil
H 5.75 in W 9.25 in D 5.75 in
Rare Cartier Tortue Mother of Pearl & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
yellow gold necklace featuring a tortoise shaped pendant. Mother of pearl body with a diamond set in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Korean Low Lacquer Table with Elaborate Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
-Pearl, golden tortoise shell (or a material that mimics the shell, not tested) and twisted brass wires
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Furniture
Materials
Brass
English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
A lovely bow front tortoiseshell tea caddy inlaid with mother of pearl flowers and topped with a
Category
Antique 1870s English Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
rosewood chest has gilt bronze stringing and Boulle style inlay of mother-of-pearl and bronze. The military
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Vitrine Cabinet, Signed Pretot
By Hippolyte-Edme Pretot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, brass, pewter, Lapis Lazuli, mother of pearl, and black Belgian marble vitrine cabinet, signed Pretot
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Ormolu, Pewter
Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
An exquisite blend of elegance and functionality, this tortoiseshell double inkwell is a true collector's delight. With its stunning glass inkwells, brass accents, and convenient sto...
Category
Antique 1870s English Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by St Martin, Paris, circa 1720
Located in Norwich, GB
‘mother of pearl’ and coloured floral decoration. Gilded top surmounted by a cherub feeding through a
Category
Antique 1720s French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Large Japanese Namban Lacquer Coffer Arqueta, 16th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
-é), inlaid with mother of pearl (raden) and gilt copper mounts, three panels separated by geometric
Category
Antique 16th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
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H 16.54 in W 34.45 in D 11.82 in
Rare Pair of Spanish Colonial 18th Century Tortoiseshell Enconchado Mirrors, Per
Located in Benington, Herts
Tortoiseshell and Inlaid With Bone and Mother of Pearl Made in Lima (Peru) or Mexico
Circa 1720
Provenance
Category
Antique 1720s Mexican Wall Mirrors
Materials
Tortoise Shell
H 59.5 in W 350 in D 13 in
Musical Snuffbox Playing 2 Tunes and Cupido on the Lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
decorated with mother-of-pearl.
Because of the general condition of this piece, it can be called very
Category
Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
Cartel and its Console in Boulle Marquetry and Gilt Bronze, Louis XV Period
Located in Paris, FR
shell, copper, brass, mother of pearl, inside wood. More specifically, Boulle marquetry is a veneer of
Category
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Wall Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 44.89 in W 14.97 in D 7.49 in
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with Flowerpot to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
bouquet of flowers in a flowerpot. At the front the controls are decorated with mother of pearl.
Because
Category
Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
Musical Laurencekirk Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
). On top, in the middle there is a mother of pearl detail. At the front there are the 2 controls
Category
Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
Musical Snuffbox by Alibert playing 2 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
an oval, gold cartouche. At the front the controls are decorated with mother-of-pearl.
This movement
Category
Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with historical decor to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
oval, gold cartouche. At the front the controls are decorated with mother-of-pearl.
Because of the
Category
Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze
Golden Wood Mirror - Mercury Ice - Period: Louis XV
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
are assembled with brass, mother-of-pearl or tortoise shell pieces.
The rustic ornamentations of the
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Golden Wood Mirror - Mercury Ice - Period: Louis XV
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
are assembled with brass, mother-of-pearl or tortoise shell pieces.
The rustic ornamentations of the
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Tea Caddy
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
style, marquetry of mother-of-pearl, brass and tortoise. The interior has tree compartments, with
Category
Antique 1860s Tea Caddies
Materials
Brass
Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box
By Paul Sormani
Located in Forney, TX
ebony string decorated top with mother-of-pearl cartouche monogrammed L.P., rectangular hinged-lid chest
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Collection of Tortoise Items
Located in Washington, DC
first is a Tortoise with Mother-of-Pearl inset and ivory feet domed snuff box 2" x 1 1/4" x 1 1/8
Category
Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes
18th Century Peruvian Tabernacle in Tortoise Shell and Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Lisbon, PT
Exotic wood, tortoise shell and mother-of-peal tabernacle.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Peruvian Religious Items
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Tortoise Shell Mother of Pearl French Cigar Case Etui
Located in San Marcos, CA
A while back we had a tea caddy done in this mother of pearl inlay against tortoise shell, and it
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Natural Pearl
Antique Calling Card Case Etui Tortoise Shell Mother of Pearl
Located in San Marcos, CA
The height of elegance, the engraved marquetry of mother of pearl against the mottled chocolate to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Natural Pearl
Vintage 1960s PIERRE CARDIN Tortoise Mother of Pearl Sunglasses
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1960s PIERRE CARDIN Tortoise Mother of Pearl Sunglasses
Measurements:
Frame Height: 2.12
Category
1960s French Sunglasses
Stunning Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case with Mother of Pearl
Located in San Marcos, CA
The height of elegance, the engraved marquetry of mother of pearl against the mottled chocolate to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Jewelry & Watches
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
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Tortoise Shell
H 5.91 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
Antique Tortoise Shell Inlay Tea Caddy, 2 Well - Tortoiseshell
Located in South Coast, CA
the surrounding ornamentation of inlaid mother of pearl and abalone shell and tiny silver pique work
Category
Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl
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...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Paris Craft House Mother of Pearl Diamond Ruby Turtle Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Paris Precious Craft House
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Mother of Pearl to showcase a tortoise back. Detailed with diamonds and rubies, this ring showcases
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Georgian English Sewing Etui Tortoise Shell Box Case
Located in San Marcos, CA
Georgian to earliest Victorian sewing implements, including that beautiful mother of pearl seam ripping
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Boxes and Cases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Miniature Tortoiseshell Casket in the Shape of a Cassone, circa 1650
Located in GB
decorated with brass and mother of pearl pique work; Spanish or Spanish Colonial, circa 1650.
Category
Antique 1650s Spanish Spanish Colonial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Very Rare Ottoman Table Box, circa 1600
Located in GB
; decorated throughout with differing patterns of tortoiseshell and mother of pearl; measures: approximate 17
Category
Antique 16th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Spanish Colonial Mirror, Mexico, 17th Century
Located in GB
A Spanish Colonial mirror, rosewood with tortoiseshell and mother of pearl decoration; 17th century
Category
Antique 17th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Wall Mirrors
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
A Rare Dutch 17th Century Cabinet
By Herman Doomer
Located in Hilversum, NL
furniture the most valuable item is a een groote ebbekas met parelmoer ingeleydt - A large mother-of-pearl
Category
Antique 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Oak, Rosewood
Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle clock, circa 1720
By Antoine St Martin
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
with ‘mother-of-pearl’ and colored floral decoration. Gilded top surmounted by a cherub feeding through
Category
Antique 1720s French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Very Rare Ottoman Table Box from the Ottoman Empire, 1600
Located in Bewdley, Worcestershire
; decorated throughout with differing patterns of tortoise shell and mother-of-pearl; approximately 17 1/2
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes
Exceptional Tortoise and Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy
Located in valatie, NY
Exceptional Tortoise and Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy, C1810, of rectangular form with skirted base
Category
Antique 19th Century English Tea Sets
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Tortoise and Mother of Pearl Ink Well
Located in Dallas, TX
a 19th century ink well with small drawer, covered with tortoise shell and mother of pearl, having
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Inkwells
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Tortoise and Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy
Located in valatie, NY
This beautiful tortoise tea caddy has silver and mother of pearl floral inlay. It's shapely lid
Category
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
Materials
Silver
A Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Patchwork Dining Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
Impressive patchwork of rich tortoise and mother of pearl tiles in the Asian style. PRICED TO SELL
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Tortoise Shell
Anglo Indian Inlaid Trunk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ebony and walnut trunk with all over parquetry inlay of bone, tortoise, and mother of pearl.
Category
20th Century Trunks and Luggage
Syrian Mother-of-Pearl and Tortoise Sideboard
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous large Syrian mother-of-pearl inlay, bone and tortoise chest of drawers.
Sideboard buffet
Category
Late 20th Century Syrian Moorish Sideboards
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Tortoise Shell
Tortoise Shell and Mother of Pearl Wall Mirror
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large glass wall mirror composed of mother pearl and tortoise shell inlay
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Wall Mirrors
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
English Regency Mother of Pearl, Abalone, and Tortoise Shell Double Tea Caddy
Located in Bradenton, FL
English Regency Mother of Pearl, Abalone, and Tortoise Shell Double Tea Caddy. With ivory veneered
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl deskstand
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English tortoiseshell mother-of-pearl inlaid desk stand fitted with two bottle flanked by two
Category
Antique 19th Century English Inkwells
Materials
Silver
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Tortoise And Mother Of Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the tortoise and mother of pearl you’re looking for. A tortoise and mother of pearl — often made from bone, tortoise shell and mother-of-pearl — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the tortoise and mother of pearl 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 tortoise and mother of pearl, those designed in Regency, Georgian and louis xv styles are of considerable interest. A well-made tortoise and mother of pearl has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maitland Smith, Baccarat and Antoine St Martin are consistently popular.
How Much is a Tortoise And Mother Of Pearl?
Prices for a tortoise and mother of pearl start at $112 and top out at $270,159 with the average selling for $4,480.
Questions About Tortoise And Mother Of Pearl
- What is a mother of pearl spoon?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A mother of pearl spoon is a small spoon made of natural material specially used for serving and eating caviar. These spoons are handmade from mother of pearl shells found near the coast of Vietnam. On 1stDibs, you will find a range of mother of pearl spoons from different periods and in unique designs.
- What is Korean mother of pearl?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Korean mother of pearl is abalone shell that comes from the Republic of South Korea. There, artisans use the shimmering shell fragments to decorate wooden furniture and decorative objects using an inlay technique called najeonchilgi. Shop a variety of wood furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mother of pearl inlay furniture is a chair, table or case good usually made out of wood and embellished with fragments of oyster or mussel shells called mother of pearl. Furniture makers make carvings into the furniture and then carefully add the cut mother of pearl. On 1stDibs, find a range of mother of pearl inlay furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mother of pearl spoons are made of nacre. Nacre, often referred to as mother of pearl, is a composite material that some mollusks produce as an inner shell layer. Nacre is the same material that pearls are made of. Spoons can be made entirely of mother of pearl, just the handle or additional ornamentation. Find a collection of vintage and contemporary mother of pearl spoons on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mother of pearl furniture is crafted with pieces of mother of pearl delicately inlaid in the wood. The wood itself is usually overlaid with veneers, often in a rich dark tone to complement the lighter appearance of the mother of pearl. Browse a collection of mother of pearl furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mother of Pearl can be worn daily, in fact, the natural oils from your skin can help to retain the luster of your piece. However, avoiding excess cosmetics, perfumes or soaps is advisable for the optimal care of your Mother of Pearl. Shop a collection of Mother of Pearl pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023No, most experts say you shouldn't wear Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl jewelry or any other fine jewelry in the shower. Although water may not damage a piece, chemicals in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other toiletries may harm mother-of-pearl and precious metals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023No, you generally shouldn't get Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl jewelry wet. Remove rings and bracelets containing mother-of-pearl before you wash your hands, and take off all mother-of-pearl jewelry before showering, bathing or swimming. You may also want to skip wearing your Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl pieces if you anticipate being outdoors in heavy rain. Find a wide range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
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