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1903 Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box with Silver Edges
By Grey & Co., Chester
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Beautiful Tortoiseshell jewellery boxes with silver Edges and curved silver cable legs The
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Handsome antique jewellery box made in Chester in 1912 by Grey & Co.
By Grey & Co., Chester
Located in London, London
Silver and Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box, is plain in design, standing on four bun feet, and featuring a
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Jewelry Boxes

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Sterling Silver

1893 Silver And Tortoiseshell Heart Shaped Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Silver and Tortoiseshell jewellery box in the shape of a heart with floral decoration on the lid
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Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver

1850's Tortoiseshell Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Small Silver and Tortoiseshell jewellery box, with the top of the lid and the bottom of the box
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Decorative Boxes

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Gold Plate

1850's Tortoiseshell Box
1850's Tortoiseshell Box
H 1.19 in W 2.37 in D 1.58 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
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Tortoiseshell Pique Brooch circa 1820
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A particularly nice example of a tortoise shell pique brooch, with a raised dancer, swishing her skirt in time as she plays her instrument. Bits of yellow gold are inlaid into the to...
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Antique 1820s Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Tortoiseshell and Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Elaborate tortoiseshell butterfly brooch decorated with gold filigree set with turquoise and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold

Massive Victorian Tortoiseshell Door Knocker Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Massive Victorian Tortoiseshell Door Knocker Brooch from the mid 19th Century. 3 large graduated
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Lea Stein 1970s Yellow Tortoiseshell Brooch
By Lea Stein
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
designed by French artist Lea Stein and dates back to the late 1970's. Features a yellow tortoiseshell
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Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Elongated Faux Tortoiseshell Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elegant elongated Faux Tortoiseshell Hoop Earrings with clip back adjustable fittings from the 1990
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1990s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Elongated Faux Tortoiseshell Hoop Earrings
Elongated Faux Tortoiseshell Hoop Earrings
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W 1.5 in L 3 in
Saint Laurent Brown Tortoiseshell Y Necklace
By Saint Laurent
Located in London, GB
Laurent designer resale item. Details Brown Plastic Necklace 'Y' Tortoiseshell pendant Leather string
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21st Century and Contemporary British More Necklaces

Art Deco necklace tortoiseshell with silver inlays
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco necklace tortoiseshell with silver inlays Designed ornaments with ancient Egyptian motifs
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Vintage Ralph Lauren Faux Tortoiseshell Cuff 2000s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Ralph Lauren Cuff. Featuring a broad faux tortoiseshell plastic open cuff tipped with
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Early 2000s Cuff Bracelets

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Gold Plate

Gold Tone Faux Tortoiseshell and Rhinestone Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Stylish drop earrings, featuring contrasting faux tortoiseshell and gold tone hoops, joined with
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2010s Dangle Earrings

Angela Caputi Tortoiseshell and Black Resin Long Necklace
By Angela Caputi
Located in Atlanta, GA
for that extra-long length built with assorted shaped resin beads imitating tortoiseshell and black
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Antique Victorian Tortoiseshell Brooch with Gold and Silver Piqué Work
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian dome shaped tortoiseshell brooch inlaid with gold and silver piqué work. Diameter
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Vintage Ornamental Gold & Tortoiseshell Elongated Drop Earrings 1970s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A seriously stunning pair of Vintage Tortoiseshell Drop Earrings. Crafted in faux tortoiseshell
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Vintage 1970s Drop Earrings

Chanel tortoiseshell CC gold hardware clip on earrings
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Rare Chanel tortoiseshell clip on earrings from 1997 collection. - Featuring CC gold hardware.
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1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Aurora Borealis Amber Tortoiseshell Striped Glass Two Strand Bead Necklace
Located in London, GB
Beautiful two strand necklace, with tortoiseshell striped glass, aurora borealis and amber glass
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Vintage 1950s Beaded Necklaces

An Indo-Portuguese colonial tortoiseshell veneered wooden casket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
India, probably made in Gujarat for Portuguese Goa, late 17th/early 18th century The tortoiseshell
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Antique Late 17th Century Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Silver Tone Rhinestone Faux Tortoiseshell Necklace with Drop Pendant
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Art Deco silver tone and faux tortoiseshell necklace, set with a small dome and
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Art Deco Faux Tortoiseshell Two Prong Hair Comb with Faux Pearls
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Art Deco faux tortoiseshell two prong hair comb with faux pearl decoration. Measuring
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco More Jewelry

Isabel Canovas Tortoiseshell Resin and Gilt Metal Dangle Clip Earrings
By Isabel Canovas
Located in Atlanta, GA
dangling chandelier shape boasts a baroque carving with a see-through design in tortoiseshell color. Gilded
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Vintage 1980s French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage St John Brown Tortoiseshell Enamel Chain Link Gold Clip Earrings
By St. John
Located in Sausalito, CA
, blending gold-tone/plated metal with tortoiseshell-like enamel for a luxurious finish. The sculptural chain
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1990s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

A rare Indonesian tortoiseshell sirih casket with gold mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
gold, silver, inlaid with precious stones, ivory, or tortoiseshell. The costliness of one’s sirih box
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold

A rare Indonesian tortoiseshell sirih casket with gold mounts
A rare Indonesian tortoiseshell sirih casket with gold mounts
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H 1.97 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and most elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box. This
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Lucite Square Italian Decorative Jewelry Box, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century jewelry or decorative square box in a beautiful combination of tortoiseshell
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Christian Dior Midcentury Lucite Tortoiseshell Effect and Brass Jewelry Box 1970
By Dior Home
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century square shaped decorative jewelry box in an elegant tortoiseshell effect lucite
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Dior Mid-Century Jewelry Box Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Chrome, Italy 1970s
By Dior Home
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful mid-century decorative jewelry box in tortoiseshell effect lucite and chrome. This
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

White Caviar Bead Box Purse w Tortoiseshell Celluloid Lid and Long Strap, 1950s
Located in Van Nuys, CA
features a tortoiseshell celluloid lid and a stylish braid handle, adding a touch of sophistication to your
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Mid-20th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Lucite

Dior Mid-Century Lucite Tortoiseshell Effect and Brass Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing mid-century lucite and brass decorative jewelry box. This fantastic piece was designed in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique French Miniature 18K Gold Piqué Tortoiseshell Snuff Box, circa 1790
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique French Miniature 18K Gold Piqué Tortoiseshell Snuff Box, circa 1790 Rare snuffbox made of
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Antique 1790s French Empire Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold

Attractive antique jewellery box made in 1911 by Mappin & Webb
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, London
Jewellery Box, features a Tortoiseshell lid with silver inlay, reed borders, and a blue fabric lined
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Vintage 1910s English Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Jewellery Box, London 1911 by William Comyns
By William Comyns
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1911 by William Comyns, this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Jewellery
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Vintage 1910s English Neoclassical Revival Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

1906 Oval Tortoiseshell Dressing Table Box with Silver Hinges
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Very fine Tortoiseshell box, mounted with a virgin silver plaque, hallmarked silver hinges. Lined
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Tod's beige open toe leather ballerinas and tortoiseshell buckle
Located in Bilbao, ES
Tod's beige leather ballerinas with front opening and tortoiseshell buckle Made In: Italy Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Incredible Pair of Cordovan Tortoiseshell Emperor's Cube Loungers, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
finish with beautiful tortoiseshell highlights. Incredible design and craftsmanship. Extremely
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Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

19th Century Moorish Tortoiseshell and Bone Blue Velvet Lined Trinket Box
Located in High Wycombe, GB
19th Century Moorish Tortoiseshell and Bone Trinket Box, Lined with Blue Velvet. Ideal for
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Antique Mid-19th Century Moroccan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

Pair of antique cut glass perfume bottles with silver & tortoiseshell covers
By Corke Brothers & Co. 1
Located in London, GB
into each base. The bottles have silver collars, hinged covers with tortoiseshell panels that are inset
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Box Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Silver Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Squared decorative jewelry box in tortoiseshell-effect lucite and Silver in Christian Dior style
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver

Squared Box in Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing squared decorative jewelry box in tortoiseshell-effect lucite in Christian Dior
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Beautiful Restored Pair of Vintage Tortoiseshell Bamboo and Cane Small Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tortoiseshell effect. The pieces have aged to absolute perfection. The unmistakable look of old money. Fabulous
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Organic Modern Night Stands

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Mahogany

Breathtaking Pair of Tortoiseshell Emperor's Chairs by Vivai del Sud, 1975
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Atlanta, GA
stunning tortoiseshell lacquer finish. Incredible design and craftsmanship. Extremely comfortable
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Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Boucheron Enamel and Diamond Turtle Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rich red enamel etched in a striking tortoiseshell pattern distinguishes this charming turtle
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Pique Dove Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
The dove of peace soars through the skies. Made of pique, tortoiseshell inlaid with gold, this
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Pique Dove Brooch
Antique Pique Dove Brooch
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H 2 in W 1 in
Victorian Tortoise Cherub Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian cherub brooch hand carved in tortoiseshell. Late 19th Century work with fine
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

 Victorian Tortoise Cherub Brooch
 Victorian Tortoise Cherub Brooch
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W 1.5 in L 2.25 in
Victorian Tortoise Cherub
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian cherub brooch hand carved in tortoiseshell. Late 19th Century work with fine
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Victorian Tortoise Cherub
Victorian Tortoise Cherub
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H 0.75 in W 1.5 in L 2.25 in
Vintage Stanley Hagler Gold & Amber Art Glass Drop Brooch 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
include tortoiseshell art glass and intricate filigree detail; all created with pain-staking workmanship
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20th Century Brooches

Cartier Tank Must Laquered
By Cartier
Located in MADRID, ES
'tortoiseshell' dial is due to the texture of the dial, resembling the shell of a tortoise. This dial is also
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier Tank Must Laquered
Cartier Tank Must Laquered
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H 1.19 in W 0.91 in
Boucheron Bracelet in 18 Carats Yellow Gold and Tortoise Shell
By Boucheron
Located in Paris, FR
BOUCHERON Twisted bracelet in 18K yellow gold and tortoiseshell BOUCHERON rigid opening bracelet in
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Vintage 1970s French Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Amethyst Cabochon and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
was used in antique mourning jewellery as it was believed to make a clear connection between the earth
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Antique 1840s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

19th Century Hand Carved Tortoise Link Chain
Located in New York, NY
Original and timeless tortoiseshell Victorian chain circa 1880s. Oversized Gucci style links with
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Link Necklaces

19th Century Hand Carved Tortoise Link Chain
19th Century Hand Carved Tortoise Link Chain
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W 1.25 in L 19.5 in
Very long gilt metal and plastic chain necklace, Christian Dior, 1980s.
By Christian Dior
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very elegant, and wearable, very long chain necklace, with mixed faux ivory and tortoiseshell
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Vintage 1980s German Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Monies Oversized Dangle Tortoise Resin Clip Earrings
By Monies Gerda Lynggaard
Located in Atlanta, GA
geometric shape with a massive square donut in tortoise (tortoiseshell) resin in a very organic flair. The
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1990s Danish Modernist Dangle Earrings

Antique Chinese Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese bracelet. A silver hand raised decorated band is bolted onto a tortoiseshell base
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Cuff Bracelets

Antique Chinese Bracelet
Antique Chinese Bracelet
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W 1 in L 6 in
14K Gold Victorian Pique Geometric Dangle Earrings, circa 1880
Located in Venice, CA
into tortoiseshell, was brought to England by the Huguenots when they were expelled from France in the
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gay Freres 18ct Gold And Ebony Wood Stallion Head Bangle Circa 1970s
By Gay Freres
Located in London, GB
organic materials such as tortoiseshell, ivory and ebony. This stylish bracelet would make a bold and
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Late 20th Century Swiss Bangles

Materials

18k Gold

Allen Walker. A Rare Gold Repousse Triple Cased Verge Pocket Watch C1785
Located in London, GB
metal protective case covered in tortoiseshell. This opens to reveal a superb fine gold repousse case
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Antique 18th Century British Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Caputi Black and Tortoise Resin Earrings
By Angela Caputi
Located in Atlanta, GA
textured tortoiseshell pattern. Her color matching is always extremely classy, perfect for casual and fancy
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Angela Caputi Black and Tortoise Resin Earrings
Angela Caputi Black and Tortoise Resin Earrings
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W 1.88 in L 3.57 in
Antique French Boulle Napoleon III Marquetry Box
Located in Vilnius, LT
tortoiseshell. Including key. After high quality renovation. Very good/excellent antique condition.  
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

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Tortoiseshell Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of tortoiseshell jewelry you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Silver — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 19 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect item from our selection of tortoiseshell jewelry may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of tortoiseshell jewelry from Van Cleef & Arpels, AVGVSTA and Boucheron — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any object in our assortment of tortoiseshell jewelry from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Agate version from the 1 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Finding an option in this array of tortoiseshell jewelry for sale for women should be easy, but there are 11 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Tortoiseshell Jewelry?

Prices for a piece of tortoiseshell jewelry can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $98 and can go as high as $75,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,540.