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Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890
Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890

Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890 w/ Original Keys.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Victorian Tortoise Shell Link Necklace
Victorian Tortoise Shell Link Necklace

Victorian Tortoise Shell Link Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

tortoise shell necklace from the Victorian era (ca1880s) is particularly beautiful! Comprised of

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Antique 1880s Victorian Link Necklaces

Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/  3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books
Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/  3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books

Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/ 3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books

Located in Kennesaw, GA

Holiday Gift Idea! This is a late 19th century English tortoise shell desk box paired with a set of

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Leather, Paper

Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb
Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb

Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb

Located in New York, NY

Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb from the mid 19th Century. Carving is exceptional with

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1860s French Hats

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle
Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Perfume Bottle With A Hinged Silver And Tortoise

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Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle
Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Cut Crystal Perfume Bottle

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Perfume Bottle With A Hinged Silver And Tortoise

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Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar
Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Vanity Powder / Trinket Box Or Jar. The Sterling

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Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar
Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Small Round Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Vanity Powder / Trinket Box Or Jar. The

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Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar
Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Round Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Vanity Powder / Trinket Box Or Jar. The

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Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar
Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar

Wonderful Antique Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Crystal Vanity Box Powder Jar

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Vanity Powder / Trinket Box Or Jar. The Sterling

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Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Wonderful English Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Pique Jewelry Trinket Oval Box
Wonderful English Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Pique Jewelry Trinket Oval Box

Wonderful English Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Pique Jewelry Trinket Oval Box

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Oval Sterling Silver And Polished Tortoiseshell Jewelry / Trinket Box Decorated With Intricate Silver Pique Inlay Work, Featuring A Central Medallion Of Garland And Festo...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Tortoise Shell Bamboo and Woven Cane Plant Stand
Victorian Tortoise Shell Bamboo and Woven Cane Plant Stand

Victorian Tortoise Shell Bamboo and Woven Cane Plant Stand

Located in Asheville, NC

Victorian plant stand, bamboo framing with tortoise shell finish, woven cane on top and lower shelf.

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Antique 19th Century British Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863
Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863

Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863

Located in Norton, MA

Antique a Victorian silver and simulated tortoise shell case, the lid with an applied monogram

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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Vintage Bronze and Tortoise Shell Turtle Box by Maitland Smith
Vintage Bronze and Tortoise Shell Turtle Box by Maitland Smith

Vintage Bronze and Tortoise Shell Turtle Box by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive turtle box or object of art with a removable faux tortoise shell veneer lid with a frog

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Late 20th Century Philippine Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Three Antique Turtle Shell Bellows, Priced Individually
Three Antique Turtle Shell Bellows, Priced Individually

Three Antique Turtle Shell Bellows, Priced Individually

Located in Palm Beach, FL

individually. Measures: Larger tortoiseshell H 5.5, W 21.5, D 5.5 $2,450 Smaller tortoise shells H 5, W

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Leitão & Irmão Antique 19th Century Diamond Star Tortoise Shell Brooch Hair Comb
Leitão & Irmão Antique 19th Century Diamond Star Tortoise Shell Brooch Hair Comb

Leitão & Irmão Antique 19th Century Diamond Star Tortoise Shell Brooch Hair Comb

Located in Lisbon, PT

convertible tortoise shell hair piece in silver and yellow gold, Portugal, circa 1880. This highly collectible

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Antique 1880s Portuguese Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell
French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell

French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell

$5,500

H 4.5 in W 7 in D 7 in

French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian Boulle-style square tortoise shell and brass inlaid inkwell with crystal well.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of French Victorian Carved Rosewood Armchairs
Pair of French Victorian Carved Rosewood Armchairs

Pair of French Victorian Carved Rosewood Armchairs

$32,500 / set

H 44 in W 27.5 in D 29 in

Pair of French Victorian Carved Rosewood Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Victorian carved rosewood armchairs with Boulle brass and tortoiseshell inlay and

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Giant Victorian Taxidermy Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Giant Victorian Taxidermy Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Giant Victorian Taxidermy Loggerhead Sea Turtle

$38,470

H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 66.93 in

Giant Victorian Taxidermy Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An extremely rare giant Victorian taxidermy Loggerhead sea turtle England, 19th century The

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Animal Skin, Epoxy Resin, Paint

Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell Boulle Casket-form Letter Box, Halstaff and Hanover
Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell Boulle Casket-form Letter Box, Halstaff and Hanover

Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell Boulle Casket-form Letter Box, Halstaff and Hanover

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th century boulle casket-type letter box by Halstaff and Hanover. The exterior is finished with Ornate boulle inlay on all sides in gold and red. A delicate edging of brass and an ...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Victorian Pique Bracelet
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Victorian Pique Bracelet

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Victorian Pique Bracelet

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Pique Bracelet 9ct Rose Gold Circa 1880 Fabulous Victorian Pique (Tortoise Shell

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris

By Brocot & Delettrez

Located in Norwich, GB

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris French Boulle clock housed in a fine quality tortoiseshell drumhead case with brass inlaid decoration to a...

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Antique 1860s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900
Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900

Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900

By Bontems

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Singing bird box by bontems of Paris, Circa 1900. Tortoisesheel embellished with sterling silver, with silver and enamel lid.

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Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

French Tortoiseshell Drumhead Boulle Clock
French Tortoiseshell Drumhead Boulle Clock

French Tortoiseshell Drumhead Boulle Clock

$4,043

H 9.25 in W 12.5 in D 5 in

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...

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Antique 1870s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock

$4,797

H 10.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.75 in

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. Gilded dial with segmented blue enamel Roman numerals. Eight day movement striking ...

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock

$4,112

H 12.25 in W 6 in D 4 in

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 dial with Roman numerals and original ‘blued’ steel hands signed Klaftenberger, 157 R...

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Victorian Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box with Sterling Medallion
Victorian Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box with Sterling Medallion

Victorian Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box with Sterling Medallion

Located in Larkspur, CA

This beautiful box has a cedar interior which is separated into two compartments for jewelry. It also has sterling escutcheon for a key.

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Antique 1890s Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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Pair of Victorian Tortoise Shell Hair Combs

Pair of Victorian Tortoise Shell Hair Combs

Located in Bozeman, MT

anniversary this November. See you there! Tortoise shell combs, one with gold-wash

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Jewelry

Victorian Tortoise Shell Fan, Cockade
Victorian Tortoise Shell Fan, Cockade

Victorian Tortoise Shell Fan, Cockade

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Victorian Tortoise Shell Fan, Cockade

Located in Bozeman, MT

anniversary this November. See you there! Circular tortoise shell fan, handle detailed

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Late 19th Century Victorian Handheld Fans

Victorian Tortoise Shell Round Box, Vanity Trinkets
Victorian Tortoise Shell Round Box, Vanity Trinkets

Victorian Tortoise Shell Round Box, Vanity Trinkets

Located in Bozeman, MT

anniversary this November. See you there! Flawless tortoise shell vanity lidded box

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Late 19th Century Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Victorian Silver and Pique Tortoise Shell Ink Stand and Lettter Rack SAT SALE
Victorian Silver and Pique Tortoise Shell Ink Stand and Lettter Rack SAT SALE

Victorian Silver and Pique Tortoise Shell Ink Stand and Lettter Rack SAT SALE

Located in West Palm beach, FL

silver mounts. Tortoise shell business card stand and silver and tortoiseshell letter opener.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Victorian Tortoise Shell Bamboo Stand or Pedestal
Victorian Tortoise Shell Bamboo Stand or Pedestal

Victorian Tortoise Shell Bamboo Stand or Pedestal

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H 43.75 in W 18 in D 18 in

Victorian Tortoise Shell Bamboo Stand or Pedestal

Located in Chicago, IL

Victorian tortoise shell bamboo stand or pedestal with brass decorations. Measures: Top W 13.25".

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pedestals

Materials

Bamboo

Stunning Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case with Mother of Pearl
Stunning Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case with Mother of Pearl

Stunning Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case with Mother of Pearl

Located in San Marcos, CA

cognac coloration of the old tortoise shell is just stunning, and never more so than in this card case. A

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Jewelry

Mappin & Webb Tortoise Shell Sewing Case Etui Set
Mappin & Webb Tortoise Shell Sewing Case Etui Set

Mappin & Webb Tortoise Shell Sewing Case Etui Set

By Mappin & Webb

Located in San Marcos, CA

A beautiful and high-sheen English tortoise shell cased sewing set, c. 18870-1900m late Victorian

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry

Large Antique Victorian Tortoise Shell 7" Double Well Tea Caddy
Large Antique Victorian Tortoise Shell 7" Double Well Tea Caddy

Large Antique Victorian Tortoise Shell 7" Double Well Tea Caddy

Located in South Coast, CA

Mid-1800s, perhaps earlier, the fabulous old early Victorian faux tortoise shell tea caddy you see

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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Antique Calling Card Case Etui Tortoise Shell Mother of Pearl
Antique Calling Card Case Etui Tortoise Shell Mother of Pearl

Antique Calling Card Case Etui Tortoise Shell Mother of Pearl

Located in San Marcos, CA

cognac coloration of the old tortoise shell is just stunning, and never more so than in this card case. A

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl

Antique Tortoise Shell Inlay Tea Caddy, 2 Well - Tortoiseshell
Antique Tortoise Shell Inlay Tea Caddy, 2 Well - Tortoiseshell

Antique Tortoise Shell Inlay Tea Caddy, 2 Well - Tortoiseshell

Located in South Coast, CA

Mid-1800s, perhaps earlier, the breathtaking old early Victorian tortoise shell tea caddy you see

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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique French Tortoise Shell Card Case Money Clip Necessaire
Antique French Tortoise Shell Card Case Money Clip Necessaire

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 1863 Genuine Tortoise Shell Coin Purse and Notebook Ensemble
Antique 1863 Genuine Tortoise Shell Coin Purse and Notebook Ensemble

Antique 1863 Genuine Tortoise Shell Coin Purse and Notebook Ensemble

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This authentic tortoise shell calendar with antique pencil and matching coin purse is circa 1863

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Desk Accessories

Antique Tortoise Shell Mother of Pearl French Cigar Case Etui
Antique Tortoise Shell Mother of Pearl French Cigar Case Etui

Antique Tortoise Shell Mother of Pearl French Cigar Case Etui

Located in San Marcos, CA

A while back we had a tea caddy done in this mother of pearl inlay against tortoise shell, and it

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Jewelry

Materials

Natural Pearl

Late 19th Century, French Red Tortoise Shell Mantel Clock
Late 19th Century, French Red Tortoise Shell Mantel Clock

Late 19th Century, French Red Tortoise Shell Mantel Clock

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A late 19th century, French red tortoiseshell Boulle work mantel clock with circular off-white dial with Roman numerals. Enclosed by a brass bezelled door with gilt acanthus case. Th...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Victorian Boulle Side Cabinets in the Louis XIV Style
Pair of English Victorian Boulle Side Cabinets in the Louis XIV Style

Pair of English Victorian Boulle Side Cabinets in the Louis XIV Style

Located in Macclesfield, GB

An exceptional pair of English Victorian ebony and ebonized boulle side or display cabinets with

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Exhibition Quality 19th Century Rosewood and Boulle Breakfront Side Cabinet
Exhibition Quality 19th Century Rosewood and Boulle Breakfront Side Cabinet

Exhibition Quality 19th Century Rosewood and Boulle Breakfront Side Cabinet

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

A fabulous, exhibition quality 19th century rosewood and boulle breakfront side cabinet, the rosewood top with an ormolu acanthus mold, above an ormolu vitruvian scrolled frieze; the...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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 the word Tea on the front. This delightful collectable tea caddy is hallmarked Ches...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

Singing bird box by Jacques Bruguier tortoiseshell case with enameled  lid
Singing bird box by Jacques Bruguier tortoiseshell case with enameled  lid

Singing bird box by Jacques Bruguier tortoiseshell case with enameled lid

Located in Zonhoven, BE

Very rare singing bird box by Jacques Bruguier, made in Geneva circa 1850. When activated, the lid opens and a finely crafted bird rises from a beautifully pierced and engraved grill...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver, Enamel, Other

19th Century Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case
19th Century Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case

19th Century Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a lovely shell veneered English Victorian tortoise shell card case, 19th century.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century English Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case
19th Century English Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case

19th Century English Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a very collectible English Victorian tortoise shell card case, 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Victorian Gold and Tortoise Shell Back Comb
Victorian Gold and Tortoise Shell Back Comb

Victorian Gold and Tortoise Shell Back Comb

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A gorgeous Victorian era back comb crafted in 18K gold, atop of tortoise shell teeth. Garnished

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Fanciful Tortoise Shell Cross
Victorian Fanciful Tortoise Shell Cross

Victorian Fanciful Tortoise Shell Cross

Located in Stamford, CT

Amazing, think of it, how this tortoise shell cross is carved with circles cut away and even the

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Victorian Real Tortoise Beetle Shell Pin Pendant
Victorian Real Tortoise Beetle Shell Pin Pendant

Victorian Real Tortoise Beetle Shell Pin Pendant

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W 1.88 in D 0.75 in L 1.88 in

Victorian Real Tortoise Beetle Shell Pin Pendant

Located in Lexington, KY

circle of seven in tact original real tortoise beetles (desmonota variolosa), circling a final front

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Tortoise Shell
Tortoise Shell

Tortoise Shell

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H 26 in W 21 in D 9 in

Tortoise Shell

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive antique hand polished tortoise shell with its iconic form and classic variegated organic

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Sea turtle

Victorian Tortoise Shell Dangle Earrings in 9K Gold
Victorian Tortoise Shell Dangle Earrings in 9K Gold

Victorian Tortoise Shell Dangle Earrings in 9K Gold

Located in Towson, MD

One pair of Victorian 9-karat yellow gold tortoiseshell dangle earrings measuring 1.75 inches long

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tortoise shell hair pins
Tortoise shell hair pins

Tortoise shell hair pins

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of antique tortoise shell hair pins to arrange your “crowning glory” as the Victorians liked

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Curiosities

Early 20th Century Turtle Tortoise Shell
Early 20th Century Turtle Tortoise Shell

Early 20th Century Turtle Tortoise Shell

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H 9.8 in W 5.9 in L 9.8 in

Early 20th Century Turtle Tortoise Shell

Located in Vosselaar, BE

This tortoise shell probably ended up in Europe after being catched by hungry French or English

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Early 20th Century white Tortoise Shell
Early 20th Century white Tortoise Shell

Early 20th Century white Tortoise Shell

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H 9.06 in W 5.52 in D 1.97 in

Early 20th Century white Tortoise Shell

Located in Vosselaar, BE

seaman in the America's. After they boiled the unfortunate creatures the shells were bleached and

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

1880s Victorian Tortoise Shell Celluloid Hair Comb 14 Karat Gold
1880s Victorian Tortoise Shell Celluloid Hair Comb 14 Karat Gold

1880s Victorian Tortoise Shell Celluloid Hair Comb 14 Karat Gold

Located in Hicksville, NY

1880s Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Tortoise Shell Celluloid Hair Comb. Features an

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th-C Large Scale Victorian Turtle Shell
19th-C Large Scale Victorian Turtle Shell

19th-C Large Scale Victorian Turtle Shell

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a wonderful large scale 19th century turtle shell. It is in antique unvarnished condition

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Tortoise Shell Hoop Earrings
Antique Tortoise Shell Hoop Earrings

Antique Tortoise Shell Hoop Earrings

Located in Baltimore, MD

Victorian triple hoop tortoise shell earrings with heart tops are light and airy and will lift your

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Hoop Earrings

Materials

9k Gold

19th Century Trio of Tortoise Specimens Taxidermy Victorian Curiosity
19th Century Trio of Tortoise Specimens Taxidermy Victorian Curiosity

19th Century Trio of Tortoise Specimens Taxidermy Victorian Curiosity

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Lovely collection of tortoise specimens, on turned brass mounts with oak bases, the larger two sit

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Brass

1915 Sterling Silver and Tortoise Shell Case Asprey London Goliath Pocket Watch
1915 Sterling Silver and Tortoise Shell Case Asprey London Goliath Pocket Watch

1915 Sterling Silver and Tortoise Shell Case Asprey London Goliath Pocket Watch

By Charles & George Asprey, Asprey & Garrard Limited, Asprey International Limited

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

sitting in its original easel leather backed case which has a sterling silver trim and tortious shell

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Vintage 1910s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tortoise Shell Art Glass Bowl, circa 1900, England
Tortoise Shell Art Glass Bowl, circa 1900, England

Tortoise Shell Art Glass Bowl, circa 1900, England

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Tortoise shell art glass bowl, circa 1900, England. Tortoise shell art glass was patented in London

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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Glass

Materials

Glass

French Tortoise Jewelry or Dresser Box
French Tortoise Jewelry or Dresser Box

French Tortoise Jewelry or Dresser Box

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H 6 in W 13 in D 9.5 in

French Tortoise Jewelry or Dresser Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive 19th century French lidded box handcrafted in hardwood clad in tortoise shell and

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Tortoise Shell Rose Cut Diamond Silver Hair Comb Clip
Antique Tortoise Shell Rose Cut Diamond Silver Hair Comb Clip

Antique Tortoise Shell Rose Cut Diamond Silver Hair Comb Clip

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

special gift. Made of tortoise shell, silver and tastefully accented with rose cut diamonds set in silver

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Antique Faux Tortoise Shell Wall Mirror, circa, Early 20th Century
Antique Faux Tortoise Shell Wall Mirror, circa, Early 20th Century

Antique Faux Tortoise Shell Wall Mirror, circa, Early 20th Century

Located in Elkhart, IN

A stunning painted faux tortoise shell wall mirror USA, Circa early 20th century Faux painted

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Organic Turtle Shell
Antique Organic Turtle Shell

Antique Organic Turtle Shell

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H 29.5 in W 24 in D 7.5 in

Antique Organic Turtle Shell

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Large antique turtle shell with its iconic form and lush variegated brown colors.

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Sea turtle

19th Century Victorian Tortoiseshell Pins Box
19th Century Victorian Tortoiseshell Pins Box

19th Century Victorian Tortoiseshell Pins Box

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H 0.79 in W 4.93 in D 2.76 in

19th Century Victorian Tortoiseshell Pins Box

Located in London, GB

Albion Street, Birmingham. Tortoiseshell or tortoise shell is a material produced mainly from the

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Victorian Tortoiseshell Folding Lorgnette Gold Capped Push Button Action
Victorian Tortoiseshell Folding Lorgnette Gold Capped Push Button Action

Victorian Tortoiseshell Folding Lorgnette Gold Capped Push Button Action

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Victorian Tortoiseshell Folding Lorgnette Gold Capped Push Button Action, Decorated handle, Neck

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Antique 1880s French Late Victorian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Early Victorian Boulle-Work and Ebony Inkstand after George Bullock
Early Victorian Boulle-Work and Ebony Inkstand after George Bullock

Early Victorian Boulle-Work and Ebony Inkstand after George Bullock

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A fine early Victorian Boulle-work and ebony inkstand after George Bullock, of circular form with

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Antique 1840s English Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Card Case Trinket and Snuff Box Regency Grand Tour 19ct
Antique Victorian Silver Card Case Trinket and Snuff Box Regency Grand Tour 19ct

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

It's Butterfly Season! Victorian Pique Butterfly Earrings
It's Butterfly Season! Victorian Pique Butterfly Earrings

It's Butterfly Season! Victorian Pique Butterfly Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

and Corinne Davidov "Victorian Jewelry". This pique style is called pique point. The tortoise shell

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chandelier Earrings

Antique Silverplated Faux Tortoiseshell Ladys Toiletries Vanity Grooming Set 19C
Antique Silverplated Faux Tortoiseshell Ladys Toiletries Vanity Grooming Set 19C

Antique Silverplated Faux Tortoiseshell Ladys Toiletries Vanity Grooming Set 19C

Located in Dublin, Ireland

set of English origin, late Victorian period. The large hinged lid oval case with faux tortoise

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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

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 for London, 1902 maker WC, depicting a loving couple in traditional dress with cupid ...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Boulle Vitrine Cabinet by Druce & Co
Boulle Vitrine Cabinet by Druce & Co

Boulle Vitrine Cabinet by Druce & Co

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H 45.28 in W 82.68 in D 20.87 in

Boulle Vitrine Cabinet by Druce & Co

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Chorzów, PL

Unique inlaid Boulle work panels of inlaid brass and tortoiseshell, applied with four classical caryatid ormolu mounts in between glazed arch panel doors enclosing a red velvet lined...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu, Brass

Boulle Napoleon III Vitrine Cabinet by Druce & Co
Boulle Napoleon III Vitrine Cabinet by Druce & Co

Boulle Napoleon III Vitrine Cabinet by Druce & Co

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H 45.28 in W 82.68 in D 20.87 in

Boulle Napoleon III Vitrine Cabinet by Druce & Co

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Chorzów, PL

Unique inlaid Boulle work panels of inlaid brass and tortoiseshell, applied with four classical caryatid ormolu mounts in between glazed arch panel doors enclosing a red velvet lined...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu, Brass

Stunning 19th Century MOP Inlaid Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell
Stunning 19th Century MOP Inlaid Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell

Stunning 19th Century MOP Inlaid Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell

Located in Bradenton, FL

Stunning Tortoiseshell clad double inkwell, inlaid all over with mother of pearl floral motifs. Inkwell features double figural serpents handle over covered storage with pen rests ei...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century English Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case
19th Century English Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case

19th Century English Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a very collectible English Victorian tortoise shell card case, 19th century.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Victorian Tortoise Shell Hanging Ball Earrings
Victorian Tortoise Shell Hanging Ball Earrings

Victorian Tortoise Shell Hanging Ball Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

Now a banned material, Antique tortoise shell jewelry has become very collectable. These hanging

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings

Victorian Turtle Shell
Victorian Turtle Shell

Victorian Turtle Shell

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H 21 in W 26 in D 4 in

Victorian Turtle Shell

Located in Benington, Herts

A fine quality large Victorian brown turtle shell of good colour in excellent condition. Having a

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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Victorian Tortoise Shell Buckle Bracelet
Victorian Tortoise Shell Buckle Bracelet

Victorian Tortoise Shell Buckle Bracelet

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Queen Victorian being an enormous fan of buckle motif jewelry must have inspired this fashionable

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Antique Early 1900s Retro Bracelets

Victorian Large Piqué Bee Tortoise Shell Pin
Victorian Large Piqué Bee Tortoise Shell Pin

Victorian Large Piqué Bee Tortoise Shell Pin

Located in Narberth, PA

pattern of gold or silver into tortoise shell. The metal would be heated to a very high temperature and

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver

Late Victorian Tortoise Shell Gold Hair Combs
Late Victorian Tortoise Shell Gold Hair Combs

Late Victorian Tortoise Shell Gold Hair Combs

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1910 Tortoise Shell and 14K yellow Gold matched pair of Hair Combs. measuring 4 inch in

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Antique Early 1900s American Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling
Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling

Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling

Located in Miami, FL

boxed inkwell crafted in wood and carefully embellished around, with faux tortoise shell. It is fitted

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

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By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

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English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Antique Early 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6

Jacques Fath Ivory Silk Organza Top-6

By Jacques Fath

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Antique 1920s Silver & Tortoise Shell Page Turner by Grey & Co. London, England

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By Grey & Co., Chester, Asprey International Limited

Located in Andernach, DE

Antique English page turner from sterling silver and tortoise shell. Most rare piece, made and stamped by Grey & Co. London, possibly for Asprey London. The Stamp is the London Lion,...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Letter Openers

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Sterling Silver

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English Regency Pagoda Form Tea Caddy

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$3,800

H 6.5 in W 7.25 in D 4.5 in

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Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Unusual pagoda form caddy finely figured veneers. Interior lids are original and match the exterior of the caddy, resting on brass ball feet

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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$1,850

H 12 in W 10 in D 1.5 in

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in New York, NY

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Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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$6,579

H 7.88 in W 13 in D 7.09 in

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...

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Located in Toronto, Ontario

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Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket

Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket

By Giorgio Armani

Located in San Diego, CA

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Christian Dior by John Galliano black leather lace up pants, fw 2003

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By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

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Tortoise Shell Victorian For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic tortoise shell victorian available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of bone, tortoise shell and metal, every tortoise shell victorian was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a tortoise shell victorian — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A tortoise shell victorian, designed in the Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made tortoise shell victorian has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by André-Charles Boulle, A.D. Mougin and Asprey & Garrard Limited are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tortoise Shell Victorian?

Prices for a tortoise shell victorian can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $31,200, while the average can fetch as much as $1,428.