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Tortoise Shell Knife

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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

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
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

1900's Rare Tortoiseshell 'Swiss Army' Pen Knife
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare early tortoiseshell 'Swiss Army' Pen Knife, c. 1900, containing a multitude of blades and
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Tableware

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Metal

French 1900 Edwardian Faux Tortoise Parasol Handle in 18kt Gold & Carved Citrine
Located in Miami, FL
made up in 18 karats yellow gold, carved citrine and amber color faux tortoise. The baton is fitted
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Desk Sets

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Quartz, Gold

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Early 20th century lacquered vanity box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century lacquered vanity box circa 1910. Good quality Chinese export table top vanity box.  Hand painted in a plum and black colour scheme in a lacquered finish. Cube sh...
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique Victorian Cylinder Bureau by Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
Here we have a very large and impressive late Victorian cylinder bureau made by the well-known and much sought after Victorian cabinet maker and retailer Edwards & Roberts of Wardour...
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Desks

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Mahogany

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Other

Georgian Squash Fruit Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Extremely rare pumpkin / squash tea caddy with a superb dark mottled colour, lovely patination, and a wonderful original squared stalk is only seen on this type of fruit tea caddy. ...
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Antique Early 19th Century European Tea Caddies

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Sycamore

French Art Déco Silver and Lacquer Champagne Serving Set with Case by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
French Art Déco silver and lacquer champagne serving set with case by the company Christofle By: Christofle Material: lacquer, silver, silver plate, suede, wood, metal Technique: ca...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Barware

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Metal, Silver, Silver Plate

Willy Rizzo Mid-Century Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Italian Serving Tray 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Astonishing large mid-century tray in tortoiseshell lucite and brass. This incredible piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s and its design is attributed to Willy Rizzo. A rea...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

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Brass

Hand Carved Apple Tea Caddy in Hardwood with Lined Interior, 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a hand made tea caddy Lidded box in the shape of an Apple, made from hardwood and dating to the 19th century. The Apple shaped box has a hinged lid with a short hand carve...
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Antique 19th Century English George III Decorative Boxes

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Hardwood

Antique Germany Chip Hand Carved House Catchall Box Tramp Folk Art 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite German late 19th century Tramp Folk Art Secret Chamber Cabinet Box. This petite Folk Art piece, circa 1890 comes from Germany and features a finely carved work with some sec...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Georgian Octagonal Inlaid Tea Caddy
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George III octagonal tea caddy inlaid with various woods on a harewood ground, the central panels veneered with coucous wood and banded by holly stringing around a kingwood band...
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Antique 1780s English George III Tea Caddies

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Ebony, Kingwood, Harewood, Holly, Burl

English Tortoise Case
Located in New York, NY
English tortoise case. Chic tortoise business cards case with side panel button for flip-top. Rich tortoise colour and polish. England, late 19th century. Dimensions: 4" H x 2.88" W...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

English Tortoise Case
English Tortoise Case
H 4 in W 2.88 in D 0.38 in
Antique Travelling Jewellery Box, Chinese, Lacquered, Campaign Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travelling jewellery box. A Chinese, lacquered pine campaign case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Delightful example of red lacquered craftsmans...
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes

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Pine, Lacquer

19C Anglo Indian Bombay MOP Sadeli Mosaic Trinket Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a LOVELY 19C Anglo Indian Bombay MOP (Mother of Pearl) Sadeli Mosaic Trinket Box from circa 1875-85. Gorgeously detailed and hand-crafted ‘sadeli mosaic’ inlay, from th...
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes

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Silver

Exceptionally Rare Rene Lalique signed Clos St Odile glass 1922
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Rare René Lalique Clos St Odile glass c 1921/2 -signed to the base 'R Lalique' and 'Clos St Odile'. In the early Black edition of the Lalique bible by Felix Marcilhac it was vaguely...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

19th Century Painted Trunk
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Lacquered Chinese Trunk of the Qing Dynasty. Large wardrobe chest with worn red lacquer and hand gilt painting. Unlike most Traditional Trunks a very large lip - rim ...
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Antique 1890s Qing Furniture

Materials

Poplar

19th Century Painted Trunk
19th Century Painted Trunk
H 38 in W 37 in D 25 in
Monumental Brass Inlaid boulle Style Dor'e Figural Bronze Mirrored Armoire
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a MONUMENTAL and absolutely phenomenal brass inlaid and tortoise-shell ebonized armoire in the style of Andre' Boulle, the designer of this form of firniture. This is part of...
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass, Bronze

WMF Art Nouveau German Silver-Plated Metal Sugar Bowl.
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects. Excepti...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

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French Tortoise Shell Etui
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
(one stopper replaced), bone note pad, pencil, pocket knife, ear cleaner tool, and a tortoise shell
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

French Tortoise Shell Etui
French Tortoise Shell Etui
H 2.75 in W 2.63 in D 1.25 in
Antique Georgian English Sewing Etui Tortoise Shell Box Case
Located in San Marcos, CA
magnificent display of finest cognac to chocolate-colored natural tortoise shell, separated with silver
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Boxes and Cases

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Sterling Silver

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

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco German Caviar Cutlery Set Silver and Tortoise Shell
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
925 silver with brown tortoise shell. Excellent condition. Produced in Germany about 1920.
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Tortoiseshell Three-Drawer Cabinet with Knife Edge Shagreen Clad Panels
Located in East Hampton, NY
knife-edge raised pull design. This is a contemporary piece made in France is in pristine condition.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Antique European Tortoiseshell Silver Repousee Handle Page Turner or Paper Knife
Located in Atlanta, GA
A monumental - sixteen inches long - antique European, probably English, silver and tortoise shell
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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Letter Openers

Materials

Silver

Tortoiseshell Paper Knife with Sterling Repousse Handle Cupid and Lovers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pretty English tortoiseshell paper knife or page turner, the sterling chased handle hallmarked
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Exquisite Tortoise & Ivory Sewing Etui
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
An exquisite early to mid 19th century tortoise shell, silver and ivory sewing etui, fitted with
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Objects

Exquisite Tortoise & Ivory Sewing Etui
Exquisite Tortoise & Ivory Sewing Etui
H 4 in W 2.75 in D 2.25 in
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