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.
Bone, Tortoise Shell
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.
Silver
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Of superb quality, this red tortoise shell box with beautifully executed gilded brass mounts was most likely originally made to hold Tea of Sirih.
Brass
Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand
Located in Forney, TX
Keywords: Europe European antiques deed Bible box legged jewelry casket money changing bank strong box coffer coin safe caixa contador sewing work stand decorative box footed sugar c...
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Rosewood, Horn, Wood, Ebony
Vintage Florida Map Tablecloth Custom Framed With Tortoise Rattan and Grasscloth
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A one-of-a-kind custom framed vintage Florida tablecloth celebrating the Sunshine State in all its colorful Old Florida glory. The illustrated textile features a map of Florida surro...
Yarn, Rattan, Plexiglass, Wood
Italian Boxing Federation Tortoiseshell Bakelite Box
Located in New York, NY
Tortoise bakelite box. Vintage thirties Italian Boxing Federation cigarette box.
Bakelite
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...
Foil
$275Sale Price|26% Off
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, circa 1970s.
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
$340Sale Price|20% Off
White Caviar Bead Box Purse w Tortoiseshell Celluloid Lid and Long Strap, 1950s
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This charming 1950s purse is a true vintage gem. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it features a tortoiseshell celluloid lid and a stylish braid handle, adding a touch of ...
Tortoise Shell, Lucite
Antique Art Deco English Horn Box with Gilt Brass Interior, c. 1920
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish antique Art Deco English tortoise shell box with gilt brass interior, circa 1920.
Brass
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...
Tortoise Shell
English Victorian 1870s Tea Caddy with Faux Painted Tortoise Finish and Brass
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian tea caddy from the late 19th century, with faux painted tortoise finish and patinated brass accents. Born during the third quarter of the 19th century during the...
Brass
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...
Tortoise Shell
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 engraved Gabriella Crespi logo monogram and original label from Rome.
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Hinged Box with Silver Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century English tortoiseshell hinged box with silver decorations.
Tortoise Shell
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,...
Tortoise Shell
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...
Brass
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...
Tortoise Shell, Wood, Walnut
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.
Gold
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...
Enamel, Ormolu
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...
Gold
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.
Tortoise Shell
Circa 1800 Scottish Roman Lamp Form Maplewood Snuff Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A Roman lamp form maplewood & tortoise shell snuff box of great rarity & exquisite craftsmanship, c. 1800.
Wood
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...
Tortoise Shell
19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Tortoise Shell
19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Tortoise Shell
English 19th Century Domed Top Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
English 19th Century Domed Top Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Silver Inlay and Ball feet
Tortoise Shell
Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England 19th Century
Tortoise Shell
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Sunburst Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Circa 1870, English tortoiseshell tea caddy with sunburst design. It is absolutely the finest one I’ve ever owned! No cracks no restoration absolutely mint.
Tortoise Shell
English Regency Pagoda Form Tea Caddy
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Unusual pagoda form caddy finely figured veneers. Interior lids are original and match the exterior of the caddy, resting on brass ball feet
Tortoise Shell
Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
Green tortoiseshell tea caddy from England. With two interior covers raised on four silver ball feet. Circa 1870.
Silver
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Inlaid Mother Of Pearl
Located in Dallas, TX
Tortoiseshell tea caddy with inlaid mother of pearl from England. Metal lined under two lids. Excellent condition, circa 1860.
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in GB
A fine Regency period rectangular tea caddy, veneered in panels divided by fine metal stringing. Silver metal escutcheon and key. Complete with an initialled plaque on the lid and ro...
Ivory, Tortoise Shell
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 silver badge. English, circa 1870.
Silver
Large George III Table / Master Snuff in Stained Mulberry Burl and Tortoiseshell
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large Georgian table or master snuff box of cushion form having tortoiseshell veneered front, back and end caps with green stained mulberry burl bottom and lid, the lid with a wood h...
Tortoise Shell, Burl
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.
Tortoise Shell
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.
Tortoise Shell, Leather, Paper
Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Vanity Powder / Trinket Box Or Jar.
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Small Round Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Vanity Powder / Trinket Box Or Jar.
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Round Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Vanity Powder / Trinket Box Or Jar.
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Chinese Tortoise Shell Carved Box with Inset Jade Butterfly and Gourd Carving.
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese tortoise shell box set with jade carving of gourds and butterfly.
Jade
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...
Sterling Silver
Wonderful Large Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Vanity Jar Powder Box
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Cut Crystal And Sterling Silver With Tortoise Shell Vanity Jar Powder Box. The Crystal Base Is Of A Deeply Cut Crystal In A Hobnail Or Diamond Cut Pattern.
Crystal, Sterling Silver
$1,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Restored Tiger Bamboo Tortoise Pedestal W/ Storage Box
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique tiger bamboo pedestal side table with rice mat top with flip-open lid storage and a secondary bottom shelf. 1950, United States We only purchase and sell the best and fine...
Bamboo
$2,070Sale Price|20% Off
Restored Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Pedestal Side Table Storage Box
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique tiger bamboo, also known as tortoiseshell bamboo, pedestal side table with flip-open lid storage, and a secondary bottom shelf. The flat surfaces are covered in rice mat cove...
Bamboo
Faux Tortoise Finish Hand Painted Decorated Campaign Style Trunk Box MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Faux Tortoise Finish Hand Painted Decorated Campaign Style Trunk Box MINT
Hardwood
$2,070Sale Price|20% Off
Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo & Grassmat Pedestal Table Storage Box
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique tiger bamboo, also known as tortoiseshell bamboo, pedestal side table with flip-open lid storage, and a secondary bottom shelf. The flat surfaces are covered in rice mat cove...
Bamboo
Rare Boulle Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box
Located in London, GB
A particularly decorative late 19th-century French singing bird box, attributed to Flajoulot, circa 1895, the rectangular case executed in rich tortoiseshell and finely worked in the...
Brass
A fine Singing Bird Box in Tortoiseshell
Located in London, GB
A particularly elegant and well proportioned late 19th century singing bird box, housed in a rich tortoiseshell case of restrained yet sophisticated form. The rectangular case, gentl...
Bronze
Gold piquet small tortoiseshell box with lover’s eye. France circa 1870.
Located in Milan, IT
Small round box with lid, made of blond tortoiseshell with 18K gold intaglio finishes. On the lid is written, in French, the phrase Gage d’amitié (as a sign of friendship). Inside, o...
Gold
Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Commemorative Box for the Destroyer "San Juan"
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Commemorative Box for the Destroyer "San Juan" An exceptional sterling silver presentation box commemorating the launch of the Argentine Navy destr...
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Boulle / Napoleon III Liqueur Cave Box
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique French liqueur cave box with inlaid brass and and tortoise shell marquetry decor, a lift top door and swing side doors, polished surface, bronze legs.
Crystal, Bronze, Brass
Rare Asprey London Sterling Silver 1917 Jewelry Box Charles & Richard Comyns
By Charles & George Asprey, Asprey International Limited, Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Asprey London 1917 solid sterling silver Jewellery box with a faux tortoiseshell top made by the amazing Charles and Richard...
Sterling Silver
Victorian Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box with Sterling Medallion
Located in Larkspur, CA
This beautiful box has a cedar interior which is separated into two compartments for jewelry. It also has sterling escutcheon for a key.
Tortoise Shell
Faux Tortoise Shell British Cigar or Trinket Box W/Ivory Framing & Original Key
Located in Larkspur, CA
Faux tortoise shell British cigar or trinket box w/ivory framing & original key.
Tortoise Shell
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.