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Antique English Silver & Tortoiseshell Inkwell
By Grey & Co, Birmingham
Located in Northampton, GB
Grey & Co Silver  From our Accessories collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique English
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique English Silver & Tortoiseshell Inkwell
Antique English Silver & Tortoiseshell Inkwell
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H 3.54 in W 7.09 in D 4.92 in
Wedgwood Majolica Tortoiseshell Seafood Plates, Set of 8
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
tortoiseshell glazed seafood salad plates. Each plate shows a variation of the tortoiseshell glazing of green
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

18th-century English Creamware Whieldon-type Tortoiseshell Tea Bowl & Saucer
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Creamware Whieldon-type Tortoiseshell Tea Bowl & Saucer, The 18th-century creamware tea
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Pottery

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Wedgwood Majolica Large Tortoiseshell Shell Shaped Server Majolica Serving Tray
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Showing the mottled tortoiseshell glazing of greens, amber, and brown. The mold reflects Josiah
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Platters and Serveware

Materials

Earthenware

Pair Antique English Crystal Sterling Silver Scent Perfum Bottles William Comyns
By William Comyns
Located in Dublin, Ireland
, including the famous Reynolds Angels design, also specialised in fine silver mounted on Tortoiseshell work
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Wedgwood English Majolica Basketweave and Tortoiseshell Plate, Date Marked 1874
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and yellow tortoiseshell glazed center is bordered by eight yellow basketweave inner panels contained
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

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
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Antique Edward Souter Barnsley & Co. Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Powder Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 1894 antique Edward Souter Barnsley & Co. sterling silver and tortoiseshell powder box decorated
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Tortoiseshell Sterling Silver Heart Photograph Frame Dated London 1897
By John Batson & Sons
Located in London, GB
Tortoiseshell and silver heart photograph frame date London, 1897 Maker Henry John Batson & Albert
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Antique 1890s English Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Picture Frame by J B Carrington, 1905
By John Bodman Carrington
Located in London, GB
Presenting an exquisite Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Photo Frame, crafted in London in
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Early 20th Century British Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Antique George III Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Antique George III Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
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H 4.3 in W 6.9 in D 3.75 in
Antique Victorian 1870s Tortoiseshell Piqué Brooch
Located in London, GB
Introducing our antique Victorian tortoiseshell piqué brooch, popular in the 1820s and 1870s. This
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Antique 18th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock with Silver Inlay and Stringing
Located in London, GB
Antique English tortoiseshell mantel clock with silver inlay, mouldings and stringing.T he balloon
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Antique 1890s English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Silver

Antique English Blonde Tortoiseshell Hinged Card Holder
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Antique English blonde tortoiseshell card holder with locking hinge. Monogrammed to silver
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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
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Antique 1890s French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems
Located in London, GB
A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, most probably by Bontems, Going barrel movement, Gilt
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Antique 1880s French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

George Jones Majolica 'Lotus' Flower Plate, English, ca. 1869
By George Jones
Located in Banner Elk, NC
glazed in tortoiseshell mottling, with impressed British Registry Diamond for 9 March 1869. The design
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Wedgwood English Majolica Aesthetic Taste Snail Shell and Ivy Pitcher circa 1870
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sprays of climbing ivy on a tortoiseshell ground. A branch form handle, yellow ochre rimming and a sea
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

George Jones Majolica Wheat Pitcher with Green Acanthus Leaves, Ca. 1875
By George Jones
Located in Banner Elk, NC
interior glazed in lavender, the reverse glazed in brown, green, and yellow tortoiseshell mottling. This
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

George Jones Majolica Wheat Pitcher with Green Acanthus Leaves, Ca. 1875
By George Jones
Located in Banner Elk, NC
interior glazed in lavender, the reverse glazed in brown, green, and blue tortoiseshell mottling, with
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

George Jones Majolica Calla Lily Pitcher, ca. 1875
By George Jones & Sons
Located in Banner Elk, NC
, geometric bands and beading, the interior glazed in turquoise, the reverse with tortoiseshell mottling and
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Wedgwood Majolica Tortoise Glazed Scallop-Shell Seafood Server, 1889
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Showing the mottled tortoiseshell glazing of greens, amber, and brown. The mold reflects Josiah Wedgwood’s
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Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

19th C. Wedgwood Reticulated Basket Weave Oval Majolica Serving Tray
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
basket. The rim meets the basketweave center glazed in the mottled tortoiseshell coloring of greens
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Platters and Serveware

Materials

Earthenware

Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box
Located in London, GB
A good antique composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box, German circa 1900
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Antique Early 1900s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

George Jones English Palissy Majolica Glazed Three-Piece Sardine Serving Box
By George Jones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
tortoiseshell. Both pieces are marked – the box with the raised George Jones pad mark, the tray with the “thumb
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Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Serving Pieces

Materials

Earthenware

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

Antique Sterling Silver Lady's Vanity Dressing Table Set Hair Clothes Brushes
By William Comyns & Sons 1
Located in Dublin, Ireland
fine silver mounted on Tortoiseshell work. The quality of Comyns work was astounding and encompassed
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20th Century English Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Card Case Trinket and Snuff Box Regency Grand Tour 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Example of a Ladies Well Figure Tortoise Shell Silver Framed Hinged Lid Card Case of
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver Plated Keepsake Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, elegant piece, this antique silver box is an excellent addition to any silver collection. Trinket or
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Antique Early 1900s English Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Victorian Thomas Johnson II Sterling Silver Tortoise Vesta Box
By Thomas Johnson II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta box
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hallmarked Silver Plated Keepsake Box, Sheffield, UK, circa 1900
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
been engraved. A well maintained, elegant piece, this antique silver box is an excellent addition to
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Hallmarked Silver Plated Keepsake Box, Sheffield, Uk, Circa 1900
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
antique silver box is an excellent addition to any silver collection. Trinket or keepsake boxes have
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Victorian Circle Gold and Silver Pique Floral Drop Earrings, Circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fabulous pair of antique Victorian pique (tortoiseshell) gold and silver inlaid earrings that can
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Silver

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
1890s, Antique Yellow Gold and Enamel Parasol Handle and Rib Tips
By Thomas Brigg & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique yellow gold and enamel parasol handle and rib tip set
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Antique 1890s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Mexican Collectors Shadowbox
Located in Dallas, TX
A shadow box with laced doily, silver purse, antique spectacles. tortoiseshell and silver
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Shadow Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Mexican Collectors Shadowbox
Vintage Mexican Collectors Shadowbox
H 13.5 in W 10.5 in D 1.75 in
Amethyst Cabochon and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
). Surrounding it are graded 14 rose cut diamonds. The top is silver, and the shank is 18K yellow gold. Amethyst
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Antique 1840s European Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Boulle Barometer & Thermometer Gervais Durand
By Gervais Durand
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Pair of fine Antique Gilt Bronze Mounted Tortoiseshell Inlaid Ebonized Boulle Marquetry
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
other types of wood and metals such as silver, bronze, tin, brass, as well as ivory and tortoiseshell
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Louis Majorelle Art Nouveau Two Tier Marquetry Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Dallas, TX
tortoiseshell associated with tin and copper by the softer harmonies of foreign woods. Like him, Louis Majorelle
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tray Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Louis Majorelle Two Tier Marquetry Table
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Dallas, TX
. During the early 18th century, Cressent replaced the magnificence of ebony and tortoiseshell associated
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tray Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Louis Majorelle Two Tier Marquetry Table
Louis Majorelle Two Tier Marquetry Table
H 32.25 in W 35.5 in D 21 in
Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty - Attributed Louis Majorelle - 1900
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
magnificence of ebony and tortoiseshell associated with tin and copper by the softer harmonies of foreign woods
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality
Located in Dallas, TX
Antiques of NOLA in 1978 and given a value of $1,000 in 1978. Allowing for inflation alone this equates to
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Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood

Antique George V Silver and Tortoiseshell Trinket Jewellery Box
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
An impressive antique George V silver and tortoiseshell trinket / jewelry box, of rectangular form
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Antique Early 1900s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Victorian Style Silver Plate Butlers Tray Faux-Tortoiseshell Platter
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Stunning Victorian style silver plate tray. Elegant oval shape with scalloped designs to gallery
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2010s Victorian Platters and Serveware

Victorian Style Silver Plate Tray on Stand Platter Server Faux Tortoiseshell
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous Victorian style silver plate tray with faux-tortoiseshell. Comes with the solid stand
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2010s Victorian Platters and Serveware

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

Silver Plate Victorian Style Butlers Tray Platter
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous Victorian silver plate butlers tray with faux tortoiseshell finish Antique silver plate
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Late 20th Century Victorian Tableware

Antique Tortoise Shell Inlay Tea Caddy, 2 Well - Tortoiseshell
Located in South Coast, CA
lip on both top and bottom are fully intact, as well. The silver cartouche you see there in front and
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl

Regency Gold, Diamond and Tortoiseshell Pique-work drop earrings
Located in London, GB
. Tortoiseshell embedded with gold and silver wire. Gold shepherds crook pierced backs. Pique-work one
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English Dangle Earrings

Antique French Tortoise Shell Card Case Money Clip Necessaire
Located in San Marcos, CA
Beautiful & rare antique French Napoleon III era tortoise shell carnet bal or necessaire with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Six Antique Silver and Tortoiseshell Menu Holders
By William Comyns
Located in London, GB
An exquisite set of 6 silver and tortoiseshell menu or place card holders decorated in the
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Vintage 1910s English Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Neoclassical Revival Antique Tortoiseshell & Sterling Silver Candlesticks 1913
By William Comyns
Located in London, London
candlesticks, feature tapered tortoiseshell columns and tortoiseshell bases with inlaid silver bows and
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Vintage 1910s English Neoclassical Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Tortoiseshell Gold and Sterling Silver Candlesticks from 1898
By John Batson & Sons
Located in London, London
sterling silver candlesticks, are made of tortoiseshell, with elaborate silver mounts and an applied gold
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

6 Antique Tortoiseshell & Sterling Silver Place Card Holders, London, 1914
By William Comyns
Located in London, London
Tortoiseshell & Sterling Silver Place Card Holders or Menu Holders, feature silver inlay to the tortoiseshell
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Vintage 1910s English Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Jewelry Box by Mappin & Webb
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, London
silver jewelry box, stands on three feet, and features a tortoiseshell lid with inlaid silver decoration
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Tortoiseshell & Gilt Sterling Silver Perpetual Desk Calendar from 1919
By John Batson & Sons
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1919 by John Batson & Sons, this very handsome, antique tortoiseshell and
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Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Hand Mirror, Hallmarked London, 1915
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1915, this very handsome, antique tortoiseshell and sterling silver hand
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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George V Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box Hallmarked 1913
By E.S. Barnsley & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
sterling silver jewelry box, features a tortoiseshell lid and body, silver mounts and base, and a gilt
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Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Tortoiseshell Silver Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic tortoiseshell silver antique available at 1stDibs. A tortoiseshell silver antique — often made from metal, silver and bone — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a tortoiseshell silver antique — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A tortoiseshell silver antique made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. George Jones, William Comyns and Josiah Wedgwood each produced at least one beautiful tortoiseshell silver antique that is worth considering.

How Much is a Tortoiseshell Silver Antique?

The average selling price for a tortoiseshell silver antique at 1stDibs is $2,559, while they’re typically $235 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
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    The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
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    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
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    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
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