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.
Silver
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 three Italian faux tortoise leather notebooks. The notebooks have not been used. T...
Tortoise Shell, Leather, Paper
French Victorian Boulle Inkwell with Tortoise Shell & Brass Inlay
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian Boulle-style square tortoise shell and brass inlaid inkwell with crystal well.
Crystal, Brass
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 Shell Pique Inlaid Lid. The Clear Cut Crystal Bottle Has Been Delicately Engraved And ...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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 Shell Pique Inlaid Lid. The Clear Cut Crystal Bottle Has Been Delicately Engraved And ...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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 Silver Top Having A Tortoise Shell Pique Inlaid Removable Lid With English Silver Mark...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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 Sterling Silver Top Having A Tortoise Shell Pique Inlaid With Removable Lid With En...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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 Sterling Silver Top Having A Tortoise Shell Pique Inlaid With Removable Lid With English ...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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.
Bamboo
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...
Sterling Silver
Wonderful Large Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Vanity Jar Powder Box
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Cut Crystal And Sterling Silver With Tortoise Shell Vanity Jar Powder Box. The Crystal Base Is Of A Deeply Cut Crystal In A Hobnail Or Diamond Cut Pattern. The Lid...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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 Marked on exterior Henry William Dee, London, 1863 3 ozt 8dwts gross width 4 inches...
Silver
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 handle over a cast bronze base with a lush patina and Asian motifs. Signed Maitland...
Bronze
Three Antique Turtle Shell Bellows, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is an unusual and rare trio of functioning antique bellows crafted in wood leather and turtle shells with a rustic form and beautiful aged patina. No household is complete witho...
Tortoise Shell
Leitão & Irmão Antique 19th Century Diamond Star Tortoise Shell Brooch Hair Comb
Located in Lisbon, PT
This highly collectible Victorian jewel is composed by an old-cut diamond-set star mounted in silver-on-gold which is mounted onto a two-leg tortoise shell hair comb displaying the c...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique French Victorian Armchairs, Carved Rosewood with Boulle Inlay
Located in Queens, NY
2 French Victorian carved rosewood arm chairs with Boulle brass and inlay, and bronze trim (PRICED EACH)
Brass, Bronze
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 ...
Tortoise Shell, Wood
Antique Victorian Tortoiseshell & Gold Pique Calling Card Case
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A beautiful example of an antique Victorian calling card case crafted with premium gold piqué work. The case was most probably made in Paris France, due to the gold work. The foca...
Gold
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Victorian Pique Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pique Bracelet 9ct Rose Gold Circa 1880 Fabulous Victorian Pique (Tortoise Shell) Bracelet. Beautiful ‘Beehive’ Shaped Links, Inlayed with a Rose Gold Band & Pretty Lit...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
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...
Tortoise Shell
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.
Silver
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...
Tortoise Shell
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 ...
Tortoise Shell
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...
Tortoise Shell
Vintage 19th Century Tortoiseshell And Ebonized Fruitwood Stacked Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional 19th-century mirror is a refined expression of period craftsmanship, distinguished by its richly layered frame of tortoiseshell and ebonized fruitwood. The dramatic,...
Mirror, Wood, Lacquer, Tortoise Shell, Ebony
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.
Tortoise Shell
Victorian Tortoise Shell Link Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
This gorgeous tortoise shell necklace from the Victorian era (ca1880s) is particularly beautiful!
Pair of Victorian Tortoise Shell Hair Combs
Located in Bozeman, MT
October 2011 - our last month on 1stdibs.
Be sure to visit our website, kakkoiimono.com, where you will discover almost 1,000 vintage finds. We'll be celebrating our ...
Victorian Tortoise Shell Fan, Cockade
Located in Bozeman, MT
October 2011 - our last month on 1stdibs.
Be sure to visit our website, kakkoiimono.com, where you will discover almost 1,000 vintage finds. We'll be celebrating our ...
Victorian Tortoise Shell Round Box, Vanity Trinkets
Located in Bozeman, MT
October 2011 - our last month on 1stdibs.
Be sure to visit our website, kakkoiimono.com, where you will discover almost 1,000 vintage finds. We'll be celebrating our ...
Victorian Silver and Pique Tortoise Shell Ink Stand and Lettter Rack SAT SALE
Located in West Palm beach, FL
Two silver and glass inkwells on a tortoiseshell stand with accompanying letter rack and lid. The letter rack has a slant oblong front opening to a silk slotted interior, the sides a...
Silver
Victorian Tortoise Shell Bamboo Stand or Pedestal
Located in Chicago, IL
Victorian tortoise shell bamboo stand or pedestal with brass decorations.
Bamboo
Stunning Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case with Mother of Pearl
Located in San Marcos, CA
The height of elegance, the engraved marquetry of mother of pearl against the mottled chocolate to cognac coloration of the old tortoise shell is just stunning, and never more so tha...
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 to earliest Edwardian era, from Mappin & Webb, a very highly respected name in Londo...
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 here is complete, in really fine condition (very slight imperfections consistent wi...
Antique Calling Card Case Etui Tortoise Shell Mother of Pearl
Located in San Marcos, CA
The height of elegance, the engraved marquetry of mother of pearl against the mottled chocolate to cognac coloration of the old tortoise shell is just stunning, and never more so tha...
Natural Pearl
Unavailable
H 5.25 in W 6.5 in D 4.25 in
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 here is complete, in really fine condition (very slight imperfections consistent wit...
Wood, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl
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 ornate reticulated silver inlay, interior genuine ivory page and original fitted present...
Sterling Silver
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 and is a collector's dream!
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 sold so fast - I still miss it. I was thrilled to find that same French style of ear...
Natural Pearl
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...
Brass
Unavailable
H 45.5 in W 33.5 in D 14 in
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 red tortoiseshell, pewter and brass inlay in the French Louis XIV style. The cabin...
Brass, Pewter
Unavailable
H 41 in W 80 in D 18.5 in
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...
Tortoise Shell
Unavailable
H 3.5 in W 3 in D 2.25 in
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...
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 1.23 in W 3.59 in D 2.45 in
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...
Metal, Silver, Enamel, Other
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.
Tortoise Shell
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.
Tortoise Shell
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.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Real Tortoise Beetle Shell Pin Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning pin pendant holds within it endless tales of times past. The pin puts on display a circle of seven in tact original real tortoise beetles (desmonota variolosa), circlin...
Tortoise Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique hand polished tortoise shell with its iconic form and classic variegated organic color tones. One of mother nature's most ingenious creations.
Sea turtle
Victorian Tortoise Shell Pique and Silver/Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Silver and gold flowers are pressed into the tortoise shell in this long abandoned technique unique to the Victorian era.
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 and are complete with traditional hook closures.
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 to refer to a woman’s hair.
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 seaman in the America's. After they boiled the unfortunate creatures the shells were b...
Shell
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Graves filled scores of opulent rooms with furniture and treasures to tell the story of how new money remade New York society.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Representing everlasting love, serpentine often appear on fashionable gems from the era on Queen Victoria.
A new show at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum, in Providence, reveals why the various and sundry creations of the Gorham Manufacturing Company still shine.
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Enriching rooms with layers of visual interest is key to the New York– and Toronto-based decorator’s signature style.
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.