Tortoise Antique

Antique French gilt bronze and Boulle marquetry jardinière French, Late 19th Century Height 38cm, width 78cm, depth 45cm This superb jardinière is crafted using several complex tec...

Featuring Alternating Panels From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this fine Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rect...

French pendulum clock / mantel clock, Boulle style Paris, circa 1870. Paris, circa 1880 The waisted case, veneered with red tortoiseshell and grilled on the sides, rests on four ...

French three-piece tortoiseshell and gilt bronze clock set French, late 19th century Clock: Height 55cm, width 26cm, depth 15cm Candelabra: Height 46cm, width 22cm, depth 20cm ...

A rare pair of French 19th Century Boulle inlaid serpentine card tables. Each with wonderful red stained Tortoiseshell, inlaid classical decoration, gilded ormolu mounts and moulding...

tortoise shell veneer, coveted for its bright amber hued brownish red coloring, distinct patterns and

Tortoiseshell and silver heart photograph frame date London, 1897 Maker Henry John Batson & Albert Edward Batson This frame is in excellent condition the tortoiseshell retains its or...

A superb quality antique French mantel clock, circa 1875. This Boulle style clock is made with red tortoiseshell typical of the period, and brass inlays to the case front and sides f...

luxurious tortoise-shell with exquisite warmth and depth, all creating a visually striking contrast

Italian silver and tortoiseshell frame. Antique small rectangular silver Milanese frame with inset tortoiseshell panels and brown velvet covered easel back ready for your favorite ph...

A Louis XIV Style Brass-Inlaid Marquetry Console Table After the design by André-Charles Boulle Constructed from ebony, with excellent hand-chased and gilded bronze mounts, the shap...

the exhibition quality espagnolette figureheads ormolu mounts. The red tortoise shell background is

Louis XV tortoiseshell Boulle Timepiece with ‘Silent’ pull quarter repeat by St. Martin, Paris, circa 1720 Waisted case with fine ormolu mounts and cut brass inlay to the stained ...

A spectacular and most impressive large scale French mid 19th century Louis XIV st. Boulle mirror. The original beveled mirror plate is within a frame that features tortoiseshell, br...

A good quality pair of 19th century French Ebonized, Boulle inlaid, ormolu-mounted pedestals.

Octagonal tortoiseshell picture frame. Antique octagonal frame in beautiful condition smoothly applied with antique Sicilian tortoiseshell and original brass hook; for favourite phot...

(1642-1732) style marquetry inlaid tortoise-shell sculptural encrier (inkstand). Guaranteed to elevate

A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ebony, ormolu Tortoiseshell and brass inlaid chandelier from the collection of Charles Aznavour. The twenty se...

A fine French Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) fliptop card game table. Make a statement with this striking example of high-quality Parisian craftsmanship. Exquisitel...

Antique rosewood French wedding chest made as a fancy and expensive gift for the bride. The rosewood chest has gilt bronze stringing and Boulle style inlay of mother-of-pearl and bro...

A stunning and most unique French 19th century Napoleon III Period ebony, ormolu, tortoiseshell, brass, pewter, Lapis Lazuli, mother of pearl, and black Belgian marble vitrine cabine...

This is a very good example of a sterling snuff box veneered in tortoise shell which has been

Origin: France/Paris » Material: Wood, brass, tortoise shell, enamel

with an eagle's claw holding a ball which rotates within. Really masterful carving with blond tortoise

lacquer seat with hand-painted floral and bird motif. The rich tortoise finish paired with the dark

Neapolitan vintner boy balancing a weaved basket over his head, standing on the back of a tortoise on a rocky

19th century tortoise bamboo side table from France with an octagonal shaped top. This table is

shell of the Hawksbill tortoise. The condition is excellent. No loss at all. Size 2 1/2 inches with loop

Netsuke in boxwood in the form of a tortoise hiding in its shell with only its head overstepping

versatility of natural materials. Crafted from scorched "tortoise" bamboo, the piece features a striking eight

and traditional form. The Desk features an inset embossed Leather top with Tortoise Shell coloring

glazed in green with a tortoise shell finish as well. This plate has fathoms of depth with all of the

Victorian era, with multiples parts, such; carved tortoise shell, wood, lining leather and solid .925/.999

-tortoise (tsurukame, 鶴亀) on one door, pine-and-cloud imagery on another — worked with the precision

as a ko-dansu (小箪笥) safe fitted with a cross-form iron lock and a minogame (蓑亀, long-tailed tortoise

, tortoise is a symbol of luck and longevity, it is thought to be a creature of good omen supposed to bring

skirt, the silk fabric showcases delicate woven motifs of family-mons and tortoise shell pattern in

Narrow mirror with tortoise shell finish. U.K 1900. H 84cm x W 28cm x D 3cm Please be in touch for

frogs and a tortoise, surrounding a central well. Colouration: green, grey, brown, are predominant. The

tortoise shell, providing a rich depth of color that shifts beautifully between deep espresso and warm

Napoleon III Circa 1880 Brass & Faux Tortoise shell Boulle chest of drawers with gold gilt fixings

tortoise-shells and the lacquered chinois panels. The main in grisaille painted round panel on top is the

breasts. At the rear, a finely detailed tortoise supports the goddess, symbolising patience and stability

leaf beetles), Cassida species (Tortoise beetles), and Zeugophora scutellaris (a small leaf beetle

Large Oval Faux grain painted tortoise shell mirror, big bold deep moulded frame. Original Bevelled

Netsuke in boxwood in the form of a tortoise hiding in its shell with only its head overstepping

and agricultural relevance. The set also includes Cassida species (Tortoise beetles), admired for

cohesive borders. The neck and the base were similarly decorated with tortoise and fish scale patterns with

and lower shelf, and beautiful tortoise bamboo legs and details. It would make a fabulous addition to

tapered shafts. Subtle gilt-bronze tortoise mounts add refined decorative detail, all raised on stepped

wall mirror. The piece features a frame constructed from genuine "burnt" or tortoise-finished bamboo

Superb and unique Antwerp Baroque period cabinet with Asian decoration in tortoise shell, pewter

tortoise colored glass body. A clear glass bottom pedestal or foot with rich gold aventurine and pontil

by a heron standing on a tortoise, entwined with a snake, below three projecting branches suspended

/ tortoise shell finish. Stamped "Made in Italy" to underside. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 29" H

Handsome pair of 19th Century English wall sconces featuring faux tortoise lacquer panels, a

plates are more a tortoise-shell coloration. The octagonal shaped plate is covered to the front and back