Tortoise Shell Victorian

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...

Victorian tortoise shell bamboo stand or pedestal with brass decorations.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This authentic tortoise shell calendar with antique pencil and matching coin purse is circa 1863 and is a collector's dream!

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

Silver and gold flowers are pressed into the tortoise shell in this long abandoned technique unique to the Victorian era.

Impressive antique hand polished tortoise shell with its iconic form and classic variegated organic color tones. One of mother nature's most ingenious creations.

One pair of Victorian 9-karat yellow gold tortoiseshell dangle earrings measuring 1.75 inches long and are complete with traditional hook closures.

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.

A pair of antique tortoise shell hair pins to arrange your “crowning glory” as the Victorians liked to refer to a woman’s hair.

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...

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...

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

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.

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

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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

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...

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.

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...

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...

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

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb from the mid 19th Century.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

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...

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

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.