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Tortoiseshell Sterling

Antique Tortoiseshell Sterling Silver Heart Photograph Frame Dated London 1897
Antique Tortoiseshell Sterling Silver Heart Photograph Frame Dated London 1897

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

English Five Piece Silver Vanity Brush Set 1923
English Five Piece Silver Vanity Brush Set 1923

English Five Piece Silver Vanity Brush Set 1923

$1,175 / set

H 10.24 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in

English Five Piece Silver Vanity Brush Set 1923

Located in Worcester, GB

Five-Piece Art Deco Sterling Silver & Faux Tortoiseshell Vanity Set, Birmingham 1923 An elegant

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Early 20th Century British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gabriella Crespi Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Box
Gabriella Crespi Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Box

Gabriella Crespi Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Box

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in New York, NY

Gabriella Crespi tortoise and sterling silver box. Vintage Crespi cylindrical cigarette case with

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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Antique 1810s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, Circa 1815
Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, Circa 1815

Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, Circa 1815

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, circa 1815 This exceptional

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Antique Edward Souter Barnsley & Co. Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Powder Box
Antique Edward Souter Barnsley & Co. Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Powder Box

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

Set of 6 antique sterling silver & tortoiseshell menu holders made in 1911
Set of 6 antique sterling silver & tortoiseshell menu holders made in 1911

Set of 6 antique sterling silver & tortoiseshell menu holders made in 1911

By E.S. Barnsley & Co. Ltd.

Located in London, London

, Antique Sterling Silver Menu Holders, feature tortoiseshell bodies with silver inlay, and are presented in

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Vintage 1910s English Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Silver and Tortoiseshell Frame
Italian Silver and Tortoiseshell Frame

Italian Silver and Tortoiseshell Frame

$1,150

H 0.75 in W 4.5 in D 5.5 in

Italian Silver and Tortoiseshell Frame

Located in New York, NY

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

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Octagonal Tortoiseshell Picture Frame
Octagonal Tortoiseshell Picture Frame

Octagonal Tortoiseshell Picture Frame

$1,850

H 12 in W 10 in D 1.5 in

Octagonal Tortoiseshell Picture Frame

Located in New York, NY

: LU1084244627572 ) and sterling silver tortoiseshell frame available in separate listings

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Picture Frames

Materials

Metal

Christ On The Cross, Crucifix In Wood And Red Tortoiseshell
Christ On The Cross, Crucifix In Wood And Red Tortoiseshell

Christ On The Cross, Crucifix In Wood And Red Tortoiseshell

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Christ on the cross, Wooden and red tortoiseshell crucifix, silver, Antwerp hallmarks

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Antique 17th Century European Louis XIII Religious Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

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English Art Deco Faux Tortoiseshell & Sterling Silver Tray
English Art Deco Faux Tortoiseshell & Sterling Silver Tray

English Art Deco Faux Tortoiseshell & Sterling Silver Tray

Located in New York, NY

12.0 ozs. gross. Faux tortoiseshell inlaid with silver piqué and surrounded by serpentine silver

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver and Tortoiseshell Jewellery/Trinket Box
Silver and Tortoiseshell Jewellery/Trinket Box

Silver and Tortoiseshell Jewellery/Trinket Box

Located in London, GB

incorporating an impressive tortoiseshell panel and the cover opens to reveal a pale tan interior. The box is

Category

Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Tortoiseshell and Silver Piquet Work Casket, Birmingham, 1921
Tortoiseshell and Silver Piquet Work Casket, Birmingham, 1921

Tortoiseshell and Silver Piquet Work Casket, Birmingham, 1921

Located in Salisbury, GB

A fine tortoiseshell and silver piquet work casket, retailed by goldsmiths and silversmiths ltd of

Category

Vintage 1920s Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique George V Silver and Tortoiseshell Trinket Jewellery Box
Antique George V Silver and Tortoiseshell Trinket Jewellery Box

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

English Five-Piece Silver and Tortoiseshell Vanity Toilet Brush Set, 1923
English Five-Piece Silver and Tortoiseshell Vanity Toilet Brush Set, 1923

English Five-Piece Silver and Tortoiseshell Vanity Toilet Brush Set, 1923

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

Period early 20th century, English Maker F H Adams & Co. Hallmark Birmingham, 1923 Pieces 5 pieces: pair of clothes brushes, vanity mirror and pair of hair brushes Condition Very...

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20th Century Sterling Silver

English Tortoise Shell and Sterling Silver Hair Brush by Deakin & Francis
English Tortoise Shell and Sterling Silver Hair Brush by Deakin & Francis

English Tortoise Shell and Sterling Silver Hair Brush by Deakin & Francis

By Deakin & Francis

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 20th century circa 1919 English tortoiseshell and sterling silver hair brush by Deakin

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Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cardeilhac French Art Deco Sterling Silver and Faux Tortoiseshell Wine Caddies
Cardeilhac French Art Deco Sterling Silver and Faux Tortoiseshell Wine Caddies

Cardeilhac French Art Deco Sterling Silver and Faux Tortoiseshell Wine Caddies

By Maison Cardeilhac

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite set of four small sterling silver wine caddies with faux tortoiseshell details on lateral

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wine Coolers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tortoiseshell Box
Tortoiseshell Box

Tortoiseshell Box

Unavailable

H 1.26 in Dm 4.26 in

Tortoiseshell Box

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Sterling silver and tortoiseshell jewellery box. Circular shape and hinged cover inset with

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Vintage 1920s Boxes

Tortoiseshell Tea Canister with Sterling Silver Lid and "Tea" Mount 19th Century
Tortoiseshell Tea Canister with Sterling Silver Lid and "Tea" Mount 19th Century

Tortoiseshell Tea Canister with Sterling Silver Lid and "Tea" Mount 19th Century

By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Tortoiseshell and silver tea caddy with inverted sides having a engraved applied silver mount with

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Art Deco Crystal Jar with Faux Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Top
English Art Deco Crystal Jar with Faux Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Top

English Art Deco Crystal Jar with Faux Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Top

Located in New York, NY

English Art Deco faceted crystal jar with a sterling silver image of a building Impressed for 925

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Jars

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Tortoiseshell Box with Silver Mounts Dated London, 1905
Tortoiseshell Box with Silver Mounts Dated London, 1905

Tortoiseshell Box with Silver Mounts Dated London, 1905

Located in London, GB

In excellent condition and with silver catch and hinges dating from 1905, London. Measures: Height 2 inches Width 6 inches Depth 4 1/2 inches £1500.

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Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large English Art Deco Silver-Mounted Faux Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame
Large English Art Deco Silver-Mounted Faux Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame

Large English Art Deco Silver-Mounted Faux Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame

Located in New York, NY

This large ornate faux tortoiseshell frame has intricate floral and foliate sterling silver-mounted

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Charles Henry Dumenil Art Deco Faux Tortoiseshell and Silver Photograph Frame
Charles Henry Dumenil Art Deco Faux Tortoiseshell and Silver Photograph Frame

Charles Henry Dumenil Art Deco Faux Tortoiseshell and Silver Photograph Frame

By Charles Henry Dumenil

Located in New York, NY

Arched faux tortoiseshell frame with sterling silver border. Original leather back and oak stand

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

J. Gloster Ltd. English Art Deco Sterling Silver Photograph Frame
J. Gloster Ltd. English Art Deco Sterling Silver Photograph Frame

J. Gloster Ltd. English Art Deco Sterling Silver Photograph Frame

By J Guichard & Couvrard

Located in New York, NY

Photograph frame with body of the frame in faux tortoiseshell with sterling silver framing the

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

6 Antique Tortoiseshell & Sterling Silver Place Card Holders, London, 1914
6 Antique Tortoiseshell & Sterling Silver Place Card Holders, London, 1914

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

Category

Vintage 1910s English Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Neoclassical Revival Antique Tortoiseshell & Sterling Silver Candlesticks 1913
Neoclassical Revival Antique Tortoiseshell & Sterling Silver Candlesticks 1913

Neoclassical Revival Antique Tortoiseshell & Sterling Silver Candlesticks 1913

By William Comyns

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1913 by William Comyns, this attractive pair of sterling silver

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Vintage 1910s English Neoclassical Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Photo Frame, London, 1904
Antique Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Photo Frame, London, 1904

Antique Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Photo Frame, London, 1904

Located in London, GB

Antique tortoiseshell and sterling silver photo frame by Arthur William Clare of London, 1904 This

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Antique Early 1900s English Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Tortoiseshell & Silver Photograph Frame Sheffield 1913-1914
Early 20th Century Tortoiseshell & Silver Photograph Frame Sheffield 1913-1914

Early 20th Century Tortoiseshell & Silver Photograph Frame Sheffield 1913-1914

By Walker & Hall

Located in London, GB

An early 20th century Tortoiseshell & sterling silver photograph frame date Sheffield 1913-1914 by

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Vintage 1910s English Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver & Inlaid Tortoiseshell Scent Bottle, Birmingham, 1921
Sterling Silver & Inlaid Tortoiseshell Scent Bottle, Birmingham, 1921

Sterling Silver & Inlaid Tortoiseshell Scent Bottle, Birmingham, 1921

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1921, this attractive, sterling silver scent bottle, features a

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Jewelry Box by Mappin & Webb
Antique Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Jewelry Box by Mappin & Webb

Antique Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Jewelry Box by Mappin & Webb

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham, in 1910, by Mappin & Webb, this pretty, George V, antique, sterling

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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Tortoiseshell Gold and Sterling Silver Candlesticks from 1898
Antique Victorian Tortoiseshell Gold and Sterling Silver Candlesticks from 1898

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

Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Rocker Blotter from 1935
Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Rocker Blotter from 1935

Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Rocker Blotter from 1935

By Collett & Anderson

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1935 by Collett & Anderson, this stylish, George V, sterling silver rocker

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Tortoiseshell & Gilt Sterling Silver Perpetual Desk Calendar from 1919
Antique Tortoiseshell & Gilt Sterling Silver Perpetual Desk Calendar from 1919

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

Category

Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Hand Mirror, Hallmarked London, 1915
Antique Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Hand Mirror, Hallmarked London, 1915

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
Antique George V Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box Hallmarked 1913

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

Category

Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Jewelry Box by William Comyns, 1912
Antique Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Jewelry Box by William Comyns, 1912

Antique Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Jewelry Box by William Comyns, 1912

By William Comyns

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1914 by William Comyns, this very attractive, George V, antique, sterling

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Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Asprey London 1929 Sterling Silver Jewelry Trinket Pot Box Faux Tortoiseshell
Asprey London 1929 Sterling Silver Jewelry Trinket Pot Box Faux Tortoiseshell

Asprey London 1929 Sterling Silver Jewelry Trinket Pot Box Faux Tortoiseshell

By Asprey International Limited

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Asprey London solid sterling silver

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A George III Tortoiseshell Pique Needle Case made Circa 1790.

A George III Tortoiseshell Pique Needle Case made Circa 1790.

Located in London, GB

The Needle case is decorated with a bright cut central silver band with a floral spray above and lozenge shaped cartouche, with ribbons above, below. This decoration is shown on both...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sterling Silver

English Birmingham sterling silver and tortoiseshell box
English Birmingham sterling silver and tortoiseshell box

English Birmingham sterling silver and tortoiseshell box

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English sterling silver and tortoiseshell footed shaped box lined with suede, hallmarked for

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20th Century English Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tortoiseshell Paper Knife with Sterling Repousse Handle Cupid and Lovers
Tortoiseshell Paper Knife with Sterling Repousse Handle Cupid and Lovers

Tortoiseshell Paper Knife with Sterling Repousse Handle Cupid and Lovers

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pretty English tortoiseshell paper knife or page turner, the sterling chased handle hallmarked

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Tortoiseshell Arch Photo Frame, London, 1918
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Tortoiseshell Arch Photo Frame, London, 1918

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Tortoiseshell Arch Photo Frame, London, 1918

By Charles and Richard Comyns

Located in London, GB

An early 20th century arch top sterling silver & tortoiseshell photo frame by Maker Charles

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Early 20th Century Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Picture Frame by J B Carrington, 1905
Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Picture Frame by J B Carrington, 1905

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

Silver mounted tortoiseshell paper knife

Silver mounted tortoiseshell paper knife

Located in San Francisco, CA

Continental silver mounted tortoiseshell paper knife, circa 1880.

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Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver mounted tortoiseshell paper knife

Silver mounted tortoiseshell paper knife

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English sterling silver and tortoise-shell paperknife, with sterling mounts hallmarked

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Early 20th Century English Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Silver & Tortoiseshell Inkwell
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

Antique English Silver & Tortoiseshell Inkwell

By Grey & Co, Birmingham

Located in Northampton, GB

Silver & Tortoiseshell Inkwell. The Inkwell of globular shape with a quilt cut glass body mounted with a

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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Inkwells

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

19th C. Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
19th C. Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

19th C. Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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H 5.5 in W 7.75 in D 5 in

19th C. Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A tortoiseshell tea caddy of pagoda form with mother of pearl inlay and sterling silver stringing

Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Dallas, TX

A wonderful English tortoiseshell tea caddy. The domed lid is decorated with silver stringing

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver & Tortoiseshell Picture Frame
Victorian Silver & Tortoiseshell Picture Frame

Victorian Silver & Tortoiseshell Picture Frame

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H 9.45 in W 7.48 in D 0.39 in

Victorian Silver & Tortoiseshell Picture Frame

By Henry Atkin

Located in Northampton, GB

domed finial top finished in Tortoiseshell. The front of the frame is mounted with scrolling Sterling

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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Picture Frames

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Faux Tortoiseshell Shoe Horn
Faux Tortoiseshell Shoe Horn

Faux Tortoiseshell Shoe Horn

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H 1.25 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in

Faux Tortoiseshell Shoe Horn

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming faux tortoiseshell and sterling shoe horn in the shape of a ladies low heeled shoe. From a

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Mid-20th Century English Beaux Arts More Furniture and Collectibles

1900s English Tortoiseshell Letter Box
1900s English Tortoiseshell Letter Box

1900s English Tortoiseshell Letter Box

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H 7 in W 10 in D 5.75 in

1900s English Tortoiseshell Letter Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 1900's English Tortoiseshell Letter Box with Sterling Silver Inlay and Mounts. Asprey London.

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Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Six Antique Silver and Tortoiseshell Menu Holders
Six Antique Silver and Tortoiseshell Menu Holders

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

Category

Vintage 1910s English Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tortoiseshell Silver Mounted Tea Caddy by Deakin & Francis
Tortoiseshell Silver Mounted Tea Caddy by Deakin & Francis

Tortoiseshell Silver Mounted Tea Caddy by Deakin & Francis

By Deakin & Francis

Located in Northampton, GB

delighted to offer this Victorian Tortoiseshell & Silver Mounted Tea Caddy by silversmiths Deakin & Francis

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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

19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century English tortoiseshell tea caddy with undulating front and scalloped base with bun feet

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Pair of Asprey Silver and Tortoiseshell Candlesticks
English Pair of Asprey Silver and Tortoiseshell Candlesticks

English Pair of Asprey Silver and Tortoiseshell Candlesticks

By Charles Asprey and Charles Asprey junior 1, Asprey International Limited

Located in Northampton, GB

and Tortoiseshell Candlesticks by Asprey of London. The Candlesticks having Tortoiseshell cylindrical

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Decagonal Ivory, Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy w/ Tented Top 18thc
Georgian Decagonal Ivory, Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy w/ Tented Top 18thc

Georgian Decagonal Ivory, Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy w/ Tented Top 18thc

Located in Savannah, GA

separated by tortoiseshell stringing as well as tortoise outlining the bottom. Silver hinged top

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Antique 1790s English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Arch-Top Silver and Tortoiseshell Frame by Mappin Bros., London 1908
Large Arch-Top Silver and Tortoiseshell Frame by Mappin Bros., London 1908

Large Arch-Top Silver and Tortoiseshell Frame by Mappin Bros., London 1908

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

An elegant & large, arched top silver & tortoiseshell frame by Mappin Bros., dated London 1908

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Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Attractive antique sterling silver jewellery box made in 1919
Attractive antique sterling silver jewellery box made in 1919

Attractive antique sterling silver jewellery box made in 1919

By E.S. Barnsley & Co. Ltd.

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1919 by E. S. Barnsley & Co., this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver

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Vintage 1910s English Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Diminutive English Tea Caddy of Tortoise Shell with Sterling Silver Mounts
Diminutive English Tea Caddy of Tortoise Shell with Sterling Silver Mounts

Diminutive English Tea Caddy of Tortoise Shell with Sterling Silver Mounts

Located in Charleston, SC

Diminutive English tea caddy of tortoiseshell with sterling silver mounts. Tea container has

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Antique Early 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Handsome antique jewellery box made in Chester in 1912 by Grey & Co.
Handsome antique jewellery box made in Chester in 1912 by Grey & Co.

Handsome antique jewellery box made in Chester in 1912 by Grey & Co.

By Grey & Co., Chester

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Chester in 1912 by Grey & Co., this handsome, George V period, Antique Sterling

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set 4 Antique Silver & Tortoiseshell Menu Place Card Holders Boxed 1913 Birds
Set 4 Antique Silver & Tortoiseshell Menu Place Card Holders Boxed 1913 Birds

Set 4 Antique Silver & Tortoiseshell Menu Place Card Holders Boxed 1913 Birds

By William Comyns

Located in London, GB

A set of 4 beautiful antique sterling silver & tortoise shell place card holders each with a unique

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20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Tortoiseshell, Ivory and Sterling Box
English Tortoiseshell, Ivory and Sterling Box

English Tortoiseshell, Ivory and Sterling Box

Located in Tampa, FL

A tortoiseshell, ivory and sterling box from England. Circa 1830s to 1840s. In wonderful condition

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Antique 1830s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Tortoiseshell, MOP & Sterling Silver Card Case Holder
Antique English Tortoiseshell, MOP & Sterling Silver Card Case Holder

Antique English Tortoiseshell, MOP & Sterling Silver Card Case Holder

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique english card case holder constructed from tortoiseshell, mother of pearl and sterling

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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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H 4.5 in W 14.5 in D 8 in

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Dallas, TX

A very large faux tortoiseshell tea caddy from England. Lovely shape and sterling plate on top this

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Antique 1860s English Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy by Saunders and Shepherd
English Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy by Saunders and Shepherd

English Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy by Saunders and Shepherd

By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Petit Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy From our Tea Caddy

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver & Tortoiseshell Cigar Humidor
Silver & Tortoiseshell Cigar Humidor

Silver & Tortoiseshell Cigar Humidor

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H 4.73 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in

Silver & Tortoiseshell Cigar Humidor

By John Batson & Sons

Located in Northampton, GB

offer this very stylish Silver and tortoiseshell Humidor. The Humidor of elongated rectangular form with

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Antique Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Photo Frame Henry Matthews, 1920
Large Antique Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Photo Frame Henry Matthews, 1920

Large Antique Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Photo Frame Henry Matthews, 1920

By Henry Matthews

Located in London, GB

A beautiful silver and Tortoiseshell photo frame with great patina showing areas of light and shade

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Vintage 1920s English Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

Antique Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewel Box
Antique Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewel Box

Antique Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewel Box

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H 2.75 in W 5 in D 3.75 in

Antique Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewel Box

By William Comyns

Located in London, GB

A fine Edwardian handmade jewel box with tortoiseshell panels held in place with a silver frame and

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Materials

Sterling Silver

Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal

Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal

$83,575

H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 13.39 in

Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal

Located in Paris, FR

Sculpture gilded peacock handmade in precious porcelain one by one, feather by feather. Each feather is unique. Made with shiny porcelain, hand-painted with 24-karat gold and preciou...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Antique French Robin's Egg Blue Opaline Square Box with Fancy Mounts, 1900
Antique French Robin's Egg Blue Opaline Square Box with Fancy Mounts, 1900

Antique French Robin's Egg Blue Opaline Square Box with Fancy Mounts, 1900

Located in South Salem, NY

A square opaline glass box in a vibrant Robin's Egg Blue color, dating to early 20th century France. This striking piece features original fancy brass mounts and a hinged lid, highli...

Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Opaline Glass

Antique French Blue Opaline Glass Dresser Box
Antique French Blue Opaline Glass Dresser Box

Antique French Blue Opaline Glass Dresser Box

$2,000

H 4.5 in W 5 in D 3.25 in

Antique French Blue Opaline Glass Dresser Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique rare French Blue Opaline Glass dresser box with bronze trim.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Opaline Glass

Antique French Blue Opaline Glass Casket Box, Jewelry Box
Antique French Blue Opaline Glass Casket Box, Jewelry Box

Antique French Blue Opaline Glass Casket Box, Jewelry Box

Sold|$2,946

H 4.34 in W 3.94 in D 3.75 in

Antique French Blue Opaline Glass Casket Box, Jewelry Box

Located in Rostock, MV

Antique French Blue Opaline Crystal Glass Hinged Trinket Box, trimmed in beautiful ormolu gilt metal around the opening of box. France, Circa 1920

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

$12,000

H 82.5 in W 86 in D 54 in

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Monumental Black Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
19th Century Monumental Black Marble Antique Fireplace Surround

19th Century Monumental Black Marble Antique Fireplace Surround

$76,096Sale Price|21% Off

H 51.97 in W 75.2 in D 29.93 in

19th Century Monumental Black Marble Antique Fireplace Surround

Located in Made, NL

Monumental Louis XVI black marble mantle in excellent condition. A true masterpiece. The carving is of such a high quality showing the true art of the stonemason. This is an one of a...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

English 19th Century Domed Top Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
English 19th Century Domed Top Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

English 19th Century Domed Top Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Chinese Craved Hardwood Coffee Table, Early 20th Century, China
Chinese Craved Hardwood Coffee Table, Early 20th Century, China

Chinese Craved Hardwood Coffee Table, Early 20th Century, China

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome Chinese carved hardwood coffee table with a design of dragons, Republic Period, early 20th century, circa 1920, China. The table well-proportioned and well-carved. The to...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

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

Faced In Boxwood From our Tea Caddy collection, we are thrilled to offer this Antique Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Chest of tapered rectangular shape with silver stringin...

Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver Plate

Just Andersen Art Deco Trinket Jar in Pewter, 1930s
Just Andersen Art Deco Trinket Jar in Pewter, 1930s

Just Andersen Art Deco Trinket Jar in Pewter, 1930s

By Just Andersen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A rare pewter trinket in pewter. Clean strict design with beaded edge. Designed and manufactured by Just Andersen in Denmark during the 1930s. Imprinted to its base: Just, Danmark, 2...

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Jars

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Chinese Altar Table
19th Century Chinese Altar Table

19th Century Chinese Altar Table

$3,150Sale Price|25% Off

H 35 in W 48 in D 17 in

19th Century Chinese Altar Table

Located in New York, NY

Imperial 19th Century Carved Wine Table raised on stand with three drawers. Exceptional table having scalloped apron with carved spandrels and carved Rams legs front set on stand of...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Antique English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Antique English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Antique English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Located in New Orleans, LA

A beautiful tea caddy. The tortorise shell color is perfection.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Tea Caddies

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

Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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Tortoiseshell Sterling For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the tortoiseshell sterling you’re looking for. Each tortoiseshell sterling for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. There are many kinds of the tortoiseshell sterling you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right tortoiseshell sterling, those designed in Art Deco and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made tortoiseshell sterling has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by John Batson & Sons, William Comyns and Mappin & Webb are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tortoiseshell Sterling?

Prices for a tortoiseshell sterling can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $422 and can go as high as $36,056, while the average can fetch as much as $3,825.