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Victorian Tortoiseshell Lorgnette
Victorian Tortoiseshell Lorgnette

Victorian Tortoiseshell Lorgnette

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Tortoiseshell Lorgnette from the 19th Century. Delicately hand carved tapered shaft with

Category

1870s Antique Tortoiseshell

English Tortoiseshell Box
English Tortoiseshell Box

English Tortoiseshell Box

Located in New York, NY

English tortoiseshell box. Ovoid shaped lidded snuffbox with integral handle of richly patterned

Category

Early 1900s English Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell
Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell

Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell

Located in Dallas, TX

An exquisite blend of elegance and functionality, this tortoiseshell double inkwell is a true

Category

1870s English Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Brass

Flemish Baroque Tortoiseshell Mirro
Flemish Baroque Tortoiseshell Mirro

Flemish Baroque Tortoiseshell Mirro

By Flemish

Located in New Orleans, LA

frame is veneered in exquisite tortoiseshell with wave-moulded bands of ebony providing a flawless

Category

17th Century Baroque Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mirror, Ebony

Octagonal Tortoiseshell Picture Frame
Octagonal Tortoiseshell Picture Frame

Octagonal Tortoiseshell Picture Frame

Located in New York, NY

Octagonal tortoiseshell picture frame. Antique octagonal frame in beautiful condition smoothly

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Metal

Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

$7,102Sale Price|20% Off

Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

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

Category

Early 1800s English George III Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Silver

Bronze and Tortoiseshell Blotter
Bronze and Tortoiseshell Blotter

Bronze and Tortoiseshell Blotter

Located in Tampa, FL

An 1890s English blotter. Bronze, tortoiseshell inside with a leather bottom. In very good

Category

1890s English Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Bronze

Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Dallas, TX

Green tortoiseshell tea caddy from England. With two interior covers raised on four silver ball

Category

1870s English Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Silver

English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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

Category

1870s English Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Silver

Italian Faux Tortoiseshell Mirror
Italian Faux Tortoiseshell Mirror

Italian Faux Tortoiseshell Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

A carved wood and faux tortoiseshell eight sided mirror with ripple frame and brass accents. Italy

Category

Early 1900s Italian Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Mirror, Wood

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French Tortoiseshell Boulle clock with ormolu mounts surmounted by a brass finial. Gilded dial

Category

Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Italian Silver and Tortoiseshell Frame
Italian Silver and Tortoiseshell Frame

Italian Silver and Tortoiseshell Frame

Located in New York, NY

Italian silver and tortoiseshell frame. Antique small rectangular silver Milanese frame with inset

Category

Early 1900s Italian Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Southall, 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...

Category

Early 19th Century European Regency Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Ivory, Tortoise Shell

Italian Tortoiseshell & Enamel Dresser Box
Italian Tortoiseshell & Enamel Dresser Box

Italian Tortoiseshell & Enamel Dresser Box

Located in Bradenton, FL

tortoiseshell panels. Hinged lid with inset outdoor genre scene enamel panel. Unmarked.

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Italian Tortoiseshell Cabinet With Drawers
Italian Tortoiseshell Cabinet With Drawers

Italian Tortoiseshell Cabinet With Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

A late 18th century Italian tortoiseshell inlaid cabinet with multiple drawers, a compartment on

Category

1780s Italian Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mirror, Wood, Paint

Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box

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

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Edwardian Tortoiseshell Balloon Mantle Clock
Edwardian Tortoiseshell Balloon Mantle Clock

Edwardian Tortoiseshell Balloon Mantle Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Edwardian Balloon mantel clock in a beautiful Tortoiseshell case with silver line stringing and

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock

By Aubert & Klaftenberger

Located in Norwich, GB

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle clock Waisted case with red tortoiseshell inlaid with fine

Category

1870s French Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Norwich, GB

French Tortoiseshell Boulle clock with ormolu mounts surmounted by an ornate central finial

Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Spanish Tortoiseshell Cabinet On Stand
Spanish Tortoiseshell Cabinet On Stand

Spanish Tortoiseshell Cabinet On Stand

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A Spanish ormolu mounted cabinet on original stands. The banks of drawers either side of a central cupboard all with red tortoise shell panels and turned columns. Standing on claw fe...

Category

Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Ormolu

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock

By Aubert & Klaftenberger

Located in Norwich, GB

French tortoiseshell Boulle clock with ormolu mounts and surmounted by a brass finial. Enamel

Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box
Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box

Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box

Category

19th Century Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Spanish Tortoiseshell Cabinet on Stand
Spanish Tortoiseshell Cabinet on Stand

Spanish Tortoiseshell Cabinet on Stand

Located in Stamford, CT

A Spanish tortoiseshell and bone inlaid, ebonized walnut marquetry cabinet on stand. The upper

Category

Early 1800s Spanish Baroque Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Dutch antique tortoiseshell hanging wall mirror
Dutch antique tortoiseshell hanging wall mirror

Dutch antique tortoiseshell hanging wall mirror

Located in Castle Douglas, GB

Dutch tortoiseshell mirror Ebonised ripple moulded frame of concave form, the old mirror plate with

Category

Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Category

19th Century English Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell 14k Gold Haircomb
Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell 14k Gold Haircomb

Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell 14k Gold Haircomb

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Victorian hair comb features a faux tortoiseshell body paired with a 14k gold border. The top

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

French Tortoiseshell Drumhead Boulle Clock
French Tortoiseshell Drumhead Boulle Clock

French Tortoiseshell Drumhead Boulle Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French Tortoishell Boulle clock in a drumhead case with raised stepped plinth, ebonised sides and resting on ornate ormolu feet. Brass bezel opening to an enamel dial with Roman num...

Category

1870s French Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

17th Century, Tortoiseshell Framed Mirror
17th Century, Tortoiseshell Framed Mirror

17th Century, Tortoiseshell Framed Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

Flemish or Italian with double ripple frame. The back was added at a later date. Circa 1700.

Category

1690s Italian Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoiseshell Pique Brooch circa 1820
Tortoiseshell Pique Brooch circa 1820

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...

Category

1820s Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Yellow Gold

French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse
French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse

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

Category

1880s French Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Gold

Gold snuffbox, guache, tortoiseshell, France 1784.
Gold snuffbox, guache, tortoiseshell, France 1784.

Gold snuffbox, guache, tortoiseshell, France 1784.

Located in Milan, IT

Round snuffbox 18 K gold, tortoiseshell and gouache technique depicting two childs and a landscape

Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Gold

Tortoiseshell Pendule D’Officier Mantel Clock
Tortoiseshell Pendule D’Officier Mantel Clock

Tortoiseshell Pendule D’Officier Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Tortoiseshell Pendule D’Officier Mantel Clock Tortoiseshell mantel clock in a Pendule D’Officier

Category

1880s French Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

17th Century Italian Tortoiseshell Table Cabinet
17th Century Italian Tortoiseshell Table Cabinet

17th Century Italian Tortoiseshell Table Cabinet

Located in Bradenton, FL

with inset tortoiseshell panels surrounded by brass filigree inlaid ebonized wood drawer and door

Category

17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Sunburst Design
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Sunburst Design

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

Category

1870s English Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Anglo Indian Tortoiseshell And Ivory Trinket Box
Anglo Indian Tortoiseshell And Ivory Trinket Box

Anglo Indian Tortoiseshell And Ivory Trinket Box

Located in Tampa, FL

Anglo Indian tortoiseshell and ivory trinket box dating to the turn of the century. This finely

Category

Early 1900s Indian Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Ivory, Tortoise Shell

Massive Victorian Tortoiseshell Door Knocker Brooch
Massive Victorian Tortoiseshell Door Knocker Brooch

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

Category

1860s British Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Gilt Metal

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock. c.1860
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock. c.1860

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock. c.1860

By Japy Frères

Located in Norwich, GB

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock c.1860 Waisted case veneered with red tortoiseshell with

Category

1860s French Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Regency Tortoiseshell Box With Sterling Silver Details
Regency Tortoiseshell Box With Sterling Silver Details

Regency Tortoiseshell Box With Sterling Silver Details

Located in Tampa, FL

A fine Regency period tortoiseshell box, accented with sterling silver and ivory details. This is a

Category

1810s English Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Silver

Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet
Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet

Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet

Located in Mexico, DF

Mexican cabinet. Made of tortoiseshell, pen-engraved and wood. Possible Oaxaca or Puebla, 17th

Category

17th Century North American Spanish Colonial Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Louis XIV Tortoiseshell Boulle Bracket Clock
Louis XIV Tortoiseshell Boulle Bracket Clock

Louis XIV Tortoiseshell Boulle Bracket Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

case veneered in red tortoiseshell with ormolu mounts standing on Lions claw feet. Side glazed viewing

Category

1710s French Louis XIV Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th C. Tortoiseshell Bamboo & Lacquer Side Table
19th C. Tortoiseshell Bamboo & Lacquer Side Table

19th C. Tortoiseshell Bamboo & Lacquer Side Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Just in, this great looking French 19Th. C. Tortoiseshell Bamboo two tier Table with Lacquer Top

Category

1890s French Napoleon III Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Category

19th Century English Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Category

19th Century English Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Tortoiseshell and Gold Butterfly Brooch
Antique Tortoiseshell and Gold Butterfly Brooch

Antique Tortoiseshell and Gold Butterfly Brooch

Located in Baltimore, MD

Elaborate tortoiseshell butterfly brooch decorated with gold filigree set with turquoise and

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique English Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Antique English Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Antique English Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Chest of tapered rectangular shape with silver stringing, a silver ball finial

Category

Early 1800s English George III Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Silver Plate

Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns
Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns

Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns

By William Comyns

Located in Northampton, GB

offer this Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box by William Comyns. The Stationery Box in the shape of

Category

Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Silver

Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewellery Box William Comyns
Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewellery Box William Comyns

Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewellery Box William Comyns

By William Comyns

Located in Northampton, GB

introduce into the market this stunning Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewellery Box by William Comyns. The

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Silver

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

Category

1780s Dutch Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Silver

English Creamware Whieldon-type Gray Tortoiseshell Plate
English Creamware Whieldon-type Gray Tortoiseshell Plate

English Creamware Whieldon-type Gray Tortoiseshell Plate

By Thomas Whieldon Pottery

Located in Downingtown, PA

English Creamware Whieldon-type Gray Tortoiseshell Plate, Circa 1765-75 This color is unsual. The

Category

Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

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

Antique George III Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy is finished in vibrant green Tortoiseshell to the exterior

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Silver

Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box
Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box

Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

in a case enveloped in luxurious tortoiseshell. Even more remarkable than its exterior is the

Category

19th Century Swiss Louis XV Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Gold

Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Pressed Tortoiseshell Design From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency

Category

1810s British Regency Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Shell

Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England 19th Century
Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England 19th Century

Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England 19th Century

Category

19th Century English Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

A small oval tortoiseshell piqué patch pot
A small oval tortoiseshell piqué patch pot

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

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems
Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems

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

Category

1890s French Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Continental 18th Century Tortoiseshell and Giltwood Mirror
Continental 18th Century Tortoiseshell and Giltwood Mirror

Continental 18th Century Tortoiseshell and Giltwood Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking Continental 18th century Tortoiseshell and giltwood mirror. The original mirror plate is

Category

18th Century Unknown Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mirror

A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set
A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set

A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set, of shaped rectangular form with two glass inkwells, an

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Ivory, Tortoise Shell

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Antique Tortoiseshell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique tortoiseshell for your home. Each antique tortoiseshell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bone, tortoise shell and metal. There are many kinds of the antique tortoiseshell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique tortoiseshell is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Regency, Georgian and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique tortoiseshell that is appealing in its simplicity, but Wedgwood, John Batson & Sons and Mappin & Webb produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Tortoiseshell?

Prices for an antique tortoiseshell start at $91 and top out at $160,009 with the average selling for $4,457.