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Tortoiseshell Box 18th Century

Composition of red tortoiseshell gold piqué-work box, 18th century
Composition of red tortoiseshell gold piqué-work box, 18th century

Composition of red tortoiseshell gold piqué-work box, 18th century

Located in Paris, FR

with blond tortoiseshell. A few small missing elements on the body of the box. Work from the mid-18th

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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Tortoiseshell Casket Box With Rippled Serpentine Sides
Tortoiseshell Casket Box With Rippled Serpentine Sides

Tortoiseshell Casket Box With Rippled Serpentine Sides

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare Dutch 18th century Tortoiseshell box with rippled serpentine sides embellished with silver

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Antique 1780s Dutch Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Dutch Colonial Indonesian Tortoiseshell Box with Gilded Brass mounts
Dutch Colonial Indonesian Tortoiseshell Box with Gilded Brass mounts

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

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box

Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box

$14,500

H 0.88 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in

Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box

By Jacques Joseph de Gault

Located in New Orleans, LA

tortoiseshell-lined snuff box. The handsome portrait was fashioned by the renowned Jacques-Joseph de Gault of

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand
Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand

Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand

Located in Forney, TX

rosewood lift-top chest with drawer, circa 1725, mounted on a later stand. 17th/18th century, Low

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Rosewood, Horn, Wood, Ebony

Snuff box with bone lid and gold-covered tortoiseshell, with floral ornaments
Snuff box with bone lid and gold-covered tortoiseshell, with floral ornaments

Snuff box with bone lid and gold-covered tortoiseshell, with floral ornaments

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Snuff box with bone and tortoiseshell lid covered in gold, with floral ornaments

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Antique 18th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique George III Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Antique George III Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Antique George III Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

$14,866

H 4.3 in W 6.9 in D 3.75 in

Antique George III Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

. Tortoiseshell has been used for centuries to make a range of decorative objects, including combs, brush handles

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Two Dutch Colonial Tortoiseshell Bible Boxes with Silver Mounts, 18th Century
Two Dutch Colonial Tortoiseshell Bible Boxes with Silver Mounts, 18th Century

Two Dutch Colonial Tortoiseshell Bible Boxes with Silver Mounts, 18th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Tortoiseshell and silver H. 5 x W. 22 x D. 12 cm Tortoiseshell and silver H. 4.3 x W. 17 x D

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Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Vases

Materials

Silver

A small Dutch colonial Indonesian tortoiseshell betel box with gold mounts
A small Dutch colonial Indonesian tortoiseshell betel box with gold mounts

A small Dutch colonial Indonesian tortoiseshell betel box with gold mounts

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Jakarta (Batavia), 18th century, apparently unmarked L. 14 x W. 9.5 x H. 4.7 cm Before settling

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Antique Late 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antiquities

Materials

Gold

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18th Century Large Georgian Tortoiseshell Box.
18th Century Large Georgian Tortoiseshell Box.

18th Century Large Georgian Tortoiseshell Box.

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H 7.5 in W 12 in D 10 in

18th Century Large Georgian Tortoiseshell Box.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Extremely large and rare blond tortoiseshell box with two tiers, including one drawer, interior

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Decorative Boxes

George III Period 18th Century Octagonal-Shaped Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
George III Period 18th Century Octagonal-Shaped Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

George III Period 18th Century Octagonal-Shaped Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

silver handle. The tortoiseshell is inlaid with bone and the top opens to reveal the original lids and

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Antique 18th Century English Sheraton Tea Caddies

Rare Antique Red Tortoiseshell and Silver Oval Tea Caddy
Rare Antique Red Tortoiseshell and Silver Oval Tea Caddy

Rare Antique Red Tortoiseshell and Silver Oval Tea Caddy

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H 4.75 in W 5.75 in D 3.75 in

Rare Antique Red Tortoiseshell and Silver Oval Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Very rare, striking red tortoiseshell and silver oval tea caddy with beautifully engraved solid

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Antique 18th Century British George II Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Gilt Bronze and Tortoiseshell Chest, 18th Century
Gilt Bronze and Tortoiseshell Chest, 18th Century

Gilt Bronze and Tortoiseshell Chest, 18th Century

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H 4.73 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in

Gilt Bronze and Tortoiseshell Chest, 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Late 18th century chest Wood, gold bronze and hawksbill. Chest made at the end of the 18th

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Antique Late 18th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Other

Tortoiseshell gold inlaid snuff box
Tortoiseshell gold inlaid snuff box

Tortoiseshell gold inlaid snuff box

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H 1.75 in W 3.75 in D 2 in

Tortoiseshell gold inlaid snuff box

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine English or Continental tortoiseshell gold inlaid snuff box depicting a neoclassical

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Gold

Exceptional Late 18th Century English Tea Caddy in Tortoiseshell
Exceptional Late 18th Century English Tea Caddy in Tortoiseshell

Exceptional Late 18th Century English Tea Caddy in Tortoiseshell

Located in Milford, NH

An exceptional quality late 18th century English octagonal tea caddy in tortoise shell with a

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

18th Century Tortoiseshell, Silver, Brass & Pearl Inlay Snuff Boxes Set of Three
18th Century Tortoiseshell, Silver, Brass & Pearl Inlay Snuff Boxes Set of Three

18th Century Tortoiseshell, Silver, Brass & Pearl Inlay Snuff Boxes Set of Three

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A nice group of three, 18th century Georgian English black lacquered snuff boxes, decorated to

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Brass

An extremely rare George III Tortoiseshell Pique Gaming Counter Box

An extremely rare George III Tortoiseshell Pique Gaming Counter Box

Located in London, GB

silver star motifs and a central circular vacant cartouche. The box contains four circular tortoiseshell

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Antique Late 18th Century English Boxes

A Charles II Tortoiseshell Pique Squeezie Spice Box made circa 1680

A Charles II Tortoiseshell Pique Squeezie Spice Box made circa 1680

Located in London, GB

This very rare box was made most probably in London circa 1680 and is oval in form with silver

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

South American tortoiseshell casket
South American tortoiseshell casket

South American tortoiseshell casket

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A tortoiseshell and bone mounted casket with silver handles and hinges

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Antique Early 18th Century South American Boxes

Flemish Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Domed Top Casket

Flemish Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Domed Top Casket

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A good example of a domed top red tortoiseshell casket, mounted with floral engraved silver.

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Antique Early 18th Century Belgian Decorative Boxes

Rare Georgian Red Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy
Rare Georgian Red Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy

Rare Georgian Red Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

into a variety of decorative items. Tortoiseshell has been used for centuries to make a range of

Category

Antique 18th Century British Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

George III English Red Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
George III English Red Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

George III English Red Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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H 4.34 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in

George III English Red Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

pleased to introduce this unusual wooden mounted red tortoiseshell tea caddy. The tea caddy of square

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Shell, Wood

Regency Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Pagoda Top, circa 1820
Regency Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Pagoda Top, circa 1820

Regency Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Pagoda Top, circa 1820

Located in London, GB

An excellent and rare Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy ENGLISH Circa 1820 The caddy measures 7

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Antique Late 18th Century German George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Fruitwood

Dutch tortoiseshell box
Dutch tortoiseshell box

Dutch tortoiseshell box

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H 4 in W 4 in D 5.25 in

Dutch tortoiseshell box

Located in Stamford, CT

Early 19th century Dutch tortoiseshell covered box

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Tableware

A rare George III Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Tobacco Box
A rare George III Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Tobacco Box

A rare George III Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Tobacco Box

Located in London, GB

The Tobacco Box is oval in form and the silver sides are decorated with reeding. The hinged cover

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Antique Late 18th Century English Tobacco Accessories

Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Perfume Caddy, 18th Century
Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Perfume Caddy, 18th Century

Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Perfume Caddy, 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Perfume case. Silver, tortoiseshell, glass, textile. Century XVIII. Case with an elongated shape

Category

Antique 18th Century European Rococo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Other

Georgian Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Georgian Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Georgian Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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H 6.1 in W 6.89 in D 3.74 in

Georgian Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

green tortoiseshell tea caddy. The tea caddy is finished in vibrant green tortoiseshell to the exterior

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Boxwood

18th Century Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell Box Mexico
18th Century Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell Box Mexico

18th Century Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell Box Mexico

Located in Montecito, CA

Extremely fine and rare 18th Century Spanish Colonial tortoiseshell box from Mexico. Silver

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Mexican Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Swedish 18th Century Tortoiseshell and Brass Document Box
Swedish 18th Century Tortoiseshell and Brass Document Box

Swedish 18th Century Tortoiseshell and Brass Document Box

Located in Natchez, MS

Swedish 18th c. Tortoiseshell and brass document box with medallions on each corner and molded

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Boxes

CONTINENTAL TORTOISESHELL BOX WITH MINIATURE PAINTING
CONTINENTAL TORTOISESHELL BOX WITH MINIATURE PAINTING

CONTINENTAL TORTOISESHELL BOX WITH MINIATURE PAINTING

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tortoise shell box with miniature painting of a gentleman, Paris circa 1770.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

An Indo-Portuguese Baroque Tortoiseshell Box
An Indo-Portuguese Baroque Tortoiseshell Box

An Indo-Portuguese Baroque Tortoiseshell Box

Located in New York, NY

The whole of amber and dark brown tortoiseshell with ivory banding, the rectangular stepped top

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

French Louis XV Silver Piqué Tortoiseshell Round Box
French Louis XV Silver Piqué Tortoiseshell Round Box

French Louis XV Silver Piqué Tortoiseshell Round Box

Located in Denver, CO

This round tortoisehell box with hinged lid features a Rococo engraved silver piqué posé design

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Boxes

Early Signed French Tortoiseshell and Ivory Round Portrait Box
Early Signed French Tortoiseshell and Ivory Round Portrait Box

Early Signed French Tortoiseshell and Ivory Round Portrait Box

Located in Denver, CO

, this lovely box features a watercolor miniature portrait on ivory of an aristocratic woman with a

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Boxes

A Rare Late 18th c. English Exotic Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
A Rare Late 18th c. English Exotic Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

A Rare Late 18th c. English Exotic Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Rare Late 18th c. English Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with canted corners, its original lock

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Tea Caddies

Red Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Red Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Red Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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H 4 in W 5 in D 3.5 in

Red Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

A superb rare example of an early Dutch Tea Caddy, veneered in ebony with red Tortoiseshell panels

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Boxes

Materials

Brass

Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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H 4.5 in W 7 in D 4 in

Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Rare Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with slightly rounded top and edges, inlaid with pewter

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Boxes

Materials

Silver

A rare tortoiseshell and bone inlaid table cabinet
A rare tortoiseshell and bone inlaid table cabinet

A rare tortoiseshell and bone inlaid table cabinet

Located in Bantam, CT

century. The interior fitted with drawers and central drawer, the doors mounted with brass flower petals

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Green Tortoiseshell and Abalone Tea Caddy
English Regency Green Tortoiseshell and Abalone Tea Caddy

English Regency Green Tortoiseshell and Abalone Tea Caddy

Located in Natchez, MS

English Regency Green Tortoiseshell and Abalone Tea Caddy with two compartments

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Regency Boxes

Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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H 6.5 in W 7 in D 3.5 in

Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Rare dome shaped twin green tortoiseshell tea caddy inlaid with pewter string segmenting the

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Antique 18th Century Tea Caddies

Red Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Red Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Red Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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H 3 in W 4 in D 3 in

Red Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

. Veneered in red tortoiseshell, with ivory edging and stringing. The top has a sterling silver handle

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Antique Late 18th Century British Tea Caddies

Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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H 4.5 in W 5 in D 3.25 in

Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Rare green single tortoiseshell tea caddy with ivory edging, silver initial plate and escutcheon

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Antique 18th Century British Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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H 5.5 in W 6.5 in D 4 in

Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Exquisite blonde tented top tortoiseshell tea caddy with bone edges and stringing. The top features

Category

Antique 18th Century British George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Very Rare Antique Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Very Rare Antique Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Very Rare Antique Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Dallas, TX

Very Rare Antique English Victorian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with gorgeous shape & griffin on

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Tea Caddies

Materials

Pewter

A George III Domed Top Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
A George III Domed Top Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

A George III Domed Top Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A beautiful George III domed top tortoiseshell tea caddy late 18th century with ivory lining and

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Anglo-Indian Tortoiseshell Writing Box
Anglo-Indian Tortoiseshell Writing Box

Anglo-Indian Tortoiseshell Writing Box

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H 5.5 in W 16 in D 12.25 in

Anglo-Indian Tortoiseshell Writing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Rare Anglo-Indian tortoiseshell and ivory writing slope with ornate silver carry handles and latch

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Antique 18th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ivory, Tortoise Shell

Small Box in Tortoiseshell
Small Box in Tortoiseshell

Small Box in Tortoiseshell

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H 2.76 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in

Small Box in Tortoiseshell

Located in Antwerp, BE

A magnificent 17th century small Antwerp tortoiseshell box.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

English George III Tortoiseshell Dome-Top Tea Caddy
English George III Tortoiseshell Dome-Top Tea Caddy

English George III Tortoiseshell Dome-Top Tea Caddy

Located in Natchez, MS

English George III Tortoiseshell Domed-Top Tea caddy with two compartments.

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies

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Located in London, GB

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$3,800

H 6.5 in W 7.25 in D 4.5 in

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Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell

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18th Century Chinoiserie Table Mirror, Yellow Lacquered Wood, France

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Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

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$188,500

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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H 3.74 in W 4.53 in D 3.15 in

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 Georgian Silver and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy is of oval shape with a To...

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Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

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Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Located in London, GB

This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...

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Located in London, GB

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Amethyst, Quartz

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$950,000

H 24.74 in W 24.74 in

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By Norman Rockwell

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Signed by Artist Lower Right Maxwell House Coffee

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Oil

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Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Walnut

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Located in London, GB

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Oak

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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By Joseph Angell II

Located in London, GB

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Sterling Silver

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Located in Costa Mesa, CA

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Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

$6,750

H 6 in W 7 in D 4 in

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.

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Antique 1870s English Tea Caddies

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Silver

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Pink Fluorite on Smoky Quartz, Switzerland

$655,000

H 11.23 in W 5.01 in D 4.73 in

Pink Fluorite on Smoky Quartz, Switzerland

Located in New York, NY

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Tortoiseshell Box 18th Century For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the tortoiseshell box 18th century you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A tortoiseshell box 18th century — often made from bone, tortoise shell and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a tortoiseshell box 18th century — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 18th Century. When you’re browsing for the right tortoiseshell box 18th century, those designed in Georgian, Neoclassical and Rococo styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one tortoiseshell box 18th century that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jacques Joseph de Gault produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Tortoiseshell Box 18th Century?

The average selling price for a tortoiseshell box 18th century at 1stDibs is $6,176, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $61,250 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Boxes for You

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.