Skip to main content

Tortoise Shell Victorian

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

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 three Italian faux tortoise leather notebooks. The notebooks have not been used. T...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Leather, Paper

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 Shell Pique Inlaid Lid. The Clear Cut Crystal Bottle Has Been Delicately Engraved And ...

Category

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 Shell Pique Inlaid Lid. The Clear Cut Crystal Bottle Has Been Delicately Engraved And ...

Category

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 Silver Top Having A Tortoise Shell Pique Inlaid Removable Lid With English Silver Mark...

Category

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 Sterling Silver Top Having A Tortoise Shell Pique Inlaid With Removable Lid With En...

Category

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 Sterling Silver Top Having A Tortoise Shell Pique Inlaid With Removable Lid With English ...

Category

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 Silver Oval Top Having A Tortoise Shell Pique Inlaid With Removable Lid With English S...

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, 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.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wonderful Large Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Vanity Jar Powder Box
Wonderful Large Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Vanity Jar Powder Box

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

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 Marked on exterior Henry William Dee, London, 1863 3 ozt 8dwts gross width 4 inches...

Category

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 handle over a cast bronze base with a lush patina and Asian motifs. Signed Maitland...

Category

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

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...

Category

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

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...

Category

Antique 1880s Portuguese Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

French Victorian Carved Rosewood Armchairs, Boulle Inlay, Antique Pair
French Victorian Carved Rosewood Armchairs, Boulle Inlay, Antique Pair

French Victorian Carved Rosewood Armchairs, Boulle Inlay, Antique Pair

Located in Queens, NY

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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 ...

Category

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) Bracelet. Beautiful ‘Beehive’ Shaped Links, Inlayed with a Rose Gold Band & Pretty Lit...

Category

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...

Category

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.

Category

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

$4,040

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...

Category

Antique 1870s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock

$4,793

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 ...

Category

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

$4,108

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...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Vintage 19th Century Tortoiseshell And Ebonized Fruitwood Stacked Mirror
Vintage 19th Century Tortoiseshell And Ebonized Fruitwood Stacked Mirror

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,...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Lacquer, Tortoise Shell, Ebony

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.

Category

Antique 1890s Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Recent Sales

Pair of Victorian Tortoise Shell Hair Combs

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 ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Jewelry

Victorian Tortoise Shell Link Necklace
Victorian Tortoise Shell Link Necklace

Victorian Tortoise Shell Link Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

This gorgeous tortoise shell necklace from the Victorian era (ca1880s) is particularly beautiful!

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Link Necklaces

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

Victorian Tortoise Shell Fan, Cockade

Unavailable

Size: See descrip

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 ...

Category

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

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 ...

Category

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

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...

Category

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

Unavailable

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.

Category

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

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...

Category

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 to earliest Edwardian era, from Mappin & Webb, a very highly respected name in Londo...

Category

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 here is complete, in really fine condition (very slight imperfections consistent wi...

Category

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

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...

Category

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 here is complete, in really fine condition (very slight imperfections consistent wit...

Category

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 ornate reticulated silver inlay, interior genuine ivory page and original fitted present...

Category

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 and is a collector's dream!

Category

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 sold so fast - I still miss it. I was thrilled to find that same French style of ear...

Category

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...

Category

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 red tortoiseshell, pewter and brass inlay in the French Louis XIV style. The cabin...

Category

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...

Category

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...

Category

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...

Category

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.

Category

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.

Category

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.

Category

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

Just a lovely form, buttery soft tortoise shell from an era where tortoise was not an endangered species.

Category

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

Sold

W 1.88 in D 0.75 in L 1.88 in

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...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Tortoise Shell
Tortoise Shell

Tortoise Shell

Sold

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 color tones. One of mother nature's most ingenious creations.

Category

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 and are complete with traditional hook closures.

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sophisticated Victorian Gold and Tortoise Shell Earrings
Sophisticated Victorian Gold and Tortoise Shell Earrings

Sophisticated Victorian Gold and Tortoise Shell Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

Pique jewelry is an example of an art form of the Victorian age. Tortoise shell was incised with complex patterns and filled with gold and silver.

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 to refer to a woman’s hair.

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Curiosities

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

Early 20th Century Turtle Tortoise Shell

Sold

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

Category

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

Sold

H 9.06 in W 5.52 in D 1.97 in

Early 20th Century white Tortoise Shell

Located in Vosselaar, BE

This tortoiseshell 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 bl...

Category

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.

Category

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, and it does have the wiring for wall mounting.

Category

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 spirits and brighten your days.

Category

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 on oak bases, the smaller example sits on a later Bakelite base, circa 1890 2 x ...

Category

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

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare Asprey London Goliath pocket watch sitting in its original easel leather backed case which has a sterling silver trim and t...

Category

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 in 1880 by Francis Pohl and S.A. Whitman. It is created by two layers of hand blow...

Category

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

Sold

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 decorated with copper, brass, and metal floral and geometric inlays. The interior is line...

Category

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

Lovely jeweled comb that is a great addition to your hair accessories collection and also makes a special gift. Made of tortoise shell, silver and tastefully accented with rose cut ...

Category

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 wood, with gilt, and mirror. Measures: 17"W x 2.13"D x 22"H. Good original v...

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Organic Turtle Shell
Antique Organic Turtle Shell

Antique Organic Turtle Shell

Sold

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.

Category

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

Sold

H 0.79 in W 4.93 in D 2.76 in

19th Century Victorian Tortoiseshell Pins Box

Located in London, GB

They are now based at their new factory in Albion Street, Birmingham. Tortoiseshell or tortoise shell is a material produced mainly from the shell of the hawksbill turtle, an enda...

Category

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 string on a clasp. Measures 3 1/2"-inches long x 2"-inches diameter.

Category

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 an overall design of tortoiseshell camellias against pewter leaves on a brass ground...

Category

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 generous proportions, made during the first half of the Nineteenth Century. The rectangu...

Category

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

There are no cracks or chips in the tortoise. All tortoise shell today is rare. Victorian examples are scarce.

Category

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

An exceptionally fine quality example of a Lady’s silver plated and Faux Tortoiseshell Grooming box set of English origin, late Victorian period. The large hinged lid oval case w...

Category

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 ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Boulle Napoleon III Vitrine Cabinet by Druce & Co

Sold

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...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu, Brass

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

Boulle Vitrine Cabinet by Druce & Co

Sold

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...

Category

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...

Category

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.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Victorian Turtle Shell
Victorian Turtle Shell

Victorian Turtle Shell

Sold

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 well formed shell with defined scutes (segments) of very good colour being in excell...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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.

Category

1860s French Hats

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 bit of antique finery. Measuring 1 10/16 inches wide at the buckle and 14/16 of an i...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Retro Bracelets

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 length and 1 5/8 inch wide. Detailed with very intricate hand engraved workmanship. Exce...

Category

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

This is a very decorative travel-desk boxed inkwell crafted in wood and carefully embellished around, with faux tortoise shell. It is fitted with a discrete hinge and a push button t...

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

People Also Browsed

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Linen, Velvet

English Regency Pagoda Form Tea Caddy
English Regency Pagoda Form Tea Caddy

English Regency Pagoda Form Tea Caddy

$3,800

H 6.5 in W 7.25 in D 4.5 in

English Regency Pagoda Form Tea Caddy

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century

English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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

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

By Asprey International Limited, Grey & Co., Chester

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,...

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Letter Openers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage
Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage

Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage

$4,204Sale Price|28% Off

H 27.56 in W 45.28 in D 17.33 in

Dutch 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Mansion Pigeon / Birdcage

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and unique Dutch Folk art Pigeon/birdcage in the form of a manor . This type of birdcages were made in the North of he Netherlands . They were miniature versions of the ori...

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Bird Cages

Materials

Wood

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

Category

Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

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

Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

$6,573

H 7.88 in W 13 in D 7.09 in

Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in 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...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Ivory, Tortoise Shell

Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

$6,750

H 6 in W 7 in D 4 in

Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Dallas, TX

Green tortoiseshell tea caddy from England. With two interior covers raised on four silver ball feet. Circa 1870.

Category

Antique 1870s English Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Sunburst Design
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Sunburst Design

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Sunburst Design

$6,950

H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 4 in

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Sunburst Design

Located in Dallas, TX

Circa 1870, English tortoiseshell tea caddy with sunburst design. It is absolutely the finest one I’ve ever owned! No cracks no restoration absolutely mint.

Category

Antique 1870s English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Tortoise Shell Victorian", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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.