Antique Tortoiseshell

Faux tortoise shell in a mahogany veneered frame with its original bevelled mirror plate.

Victorian Tortoiseshell Lorgnette from the 19th Century. Delicately hand carved tapered shaft with dimpled edges for decoration and a better grip. 1870's European. 9.5" x 1.25".

English tortoiseshell box. Ovoid shaped lidded snuffbox with integral handle of richly patterned tortoiseshell, England, circa 1900.

An exquisite blend of elegance and functionality, this tortoiseshell double inkwell is a true collector's delight.

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING This Antique Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy dates to the Georgian period during the reign of George III, circa 1800.

Octagonal tortoiseshell picture frame. Antique octagonal frame in beautiful condition smoothly applied with antique Sicilian tortoiseshell and original brass hook; for favourite phot...

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...

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

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

A lovely bow front tortoiseshell tea caddy inlaid with mother of pearl flowers and topped with a silver badge.

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

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

Art Deco Tortoiseshell Hoop Earrings with clip back fittings from the 1920's.

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...

Box features embossed brass frame with tortoiseshell panels. Hinged lid with inset outdoor genre scene enamel panel.

A late 18th century Italian tortoiseshell inlaid cabinet with multiple drawers, a compartment on the top, a mirror, a center niche and a pullout shelf or writing desk at the bottom.

Edwardian Balloon mantel clock in a beautiful Tortoiseshell case with silver line stringing and standing on brass bun feet.

Unusual and Rare Tortoiseshell Carved Claw Hair Pick from the 19th Century.

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle clock Waisted case with red tortoiseshell inlaid with fine brass decoration surmounted by an ormolu finial, ormolu mounts throughout and standin...

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

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

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...

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

Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box

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

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...

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

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...

A French Tortoiseshell and gold inlaid purse with red silk inner lining.

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

Circa 1870, English tortoiseshell tea caddy with sunburst design. It is absolutely the finest one I’ve ever owned!

Fitted interior with inset tortoiseshell panels surrounded by brass filigree inlaid ebonized wood drawer and door fronts.

Tortoiseshell Pendule D’Officier Mantel Clock Tortoiseshell mantel clock in a Pendule D’Officier style case with ormolu mounts, brass feet and surmounted by a hinged brass carrying ...

Antique Chinoiserie English Tortoiseshell Bamboo Etagere Display Offered for sale is a lovely antique English Chinoiserie tortoiseshell bamboo etagere with hand-painted and lacquere...

The rectangular case, gently domed to the top, in beautifully figured tortoiseshell, displaying deep, warm tonal variation.

Massive Victorian Tortoiseshell Door Knocker Brooch from the mid 19th Century. 3 large graduated hoops of hand carved tortoiseshell dangle from a central motif. 3.75" x 2.5".

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock c.1860 Waisted case veneered with red tortoiseshell with finely figured brass and ormolu mounts, surmounted with an ormolu cherub.

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

Waisted case veneered in red tortoiseshell with ormolu mounts standing on Lions claw feet.

19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Raised on Four Sterling Silver Scrollwork Legs From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box by William Comyns.

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Green tortoiseshell tea caddy dating to the Georgian period, circa 1790 during the reign of George III.

Raised on Four Legs with a Domed Top From our Jewellery Box collection, we are delighted to introduce into the market this stunning Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewellery Box by William...

Rare Dutch 18th century Tortoiseshell box with rippled serpentine sides embellished with silver mounts and mobility silver ball feet.

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

Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England 19th Century

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

19th Century English Serpentine Front Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems Circa 1890, Going-barrel movement, Motor-view light anomaly...

A striking Continental 18th century Tortoiseshell and giltwood mirror. The original mirror plate is set within a beautiful mottled giltwood border with a fine tortoiseshell frame wit...

A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set, of shaped rectangular form with two glass inkwells, an ivory pot and two ivory pen holders above a curved pen tray with a single frieze dr...

A very attractive antique French green stained tortoiseshell boulle mantle clock in the French XVIIth century Religeuse style.

This elegant antique Chinoiserie side table was beautifully crafted with a warm tortoiseshell-finished bamboo that highlights the frame's stylized character.

French Boulle Tortoiseshell mantel clock in a beautifully decorated ‘Bombe’ shaped case with ormolu mounts surmounted by eight gilded finials.

English 19th Century Domed Top Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Silver Inlay and Ball feet