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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

Tortoise Shell Travel Clock, Fusee Movement, with Oak Travel Case, circa 1780
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An ultra rare Georgian miniature tortoiseshell bracket timepiece travel clock, caddy top with white
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Carriage Clocks and Travel ...

Materials

Tortoise Shell

A Murano Tortoise Shell Glass Vase As A Lamp
Located in London, GB
bronze silk flex, black torpedo switch, and white 13amp plug. Please enquire for rewiring services.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Inlaid Tortoise Shell, Veneered Mantel Clock Signed Balthazar à Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, the dial and movement signed Balthazar à Paris late 19th century dial with white enamel Roman
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Antique 19th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Theba Wall Lamp with Structure in walnut and tortoise shell effect
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
This wall lamp features a shade crafted from luxurious parchment in a soft Ivory White hue, casting
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

1940's Restored Rattan Six-Strand Double Triangle Arm Tortoise Shell Rattan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
you. New cushions take 2 weeks to be completed. We always have white Naugahyde cushions in stock
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Antique Body Ornament Made of Himalayan Shells Secured to a Brass Buckle
Located in Yonkers, NY
ornament comprises five strands of old Himalayan shells. These delicate, small white shells are elegantly
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Antique 19th Century Asian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

French 1900 Edwardian Faux Tortoise Parasol Handle in 18kt Gold & Carved Citrine
Located in Miami, FL
made up in 18 karats yellow gold, carved citrine and amber color faux tortoise. The baton is fitted
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Quartz, Gold

Antique 19thc French 8 Day Bell Striking Red Shell & Inlaid Boulle Mantle Clock
Located in London, GB
finial. white porcelain dial. An 8-day duration mechanism striking the hours and half hours on a gong
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Antique Early 1900s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Bleached Turtle Shell Mounted on a Stilbite and Apophyllite Mineral Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
. Together, the white turtle shell and mineral formation create a contemporary sculptural work of organic and
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20th Century American Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

Berlin Porcelain Mid-Century Tortoise Pin Dish
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful German mid-century porcelain pin dish modelled as a tortoise by renowned makers Berlin
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Berlin Porcelain Mid-Century Tortoise Pin Dish
Berlin Porcelain Mid-Century Tortoise Pin Dish
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H 0.79 in W 3.94 in D 2.37 in
White Caviar Bead Box Purse w Tortoiseshell Celluloid Lid and Long Strap, 1950s
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This charming 1950s purse is a true vintage gem. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it features a tortoiseshell celluloid lid and a stylish braid handle, adding a touch of ...
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Mid-20th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Lucite

Memento mori: a snuffbox in blonde tortoiseshell, gold, white agate. France 1820
Located in Milan, IT
painted in oil on a white agate table. The painting depicts a burnt book above which a skull is placed
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Antique Early 19th Century French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Agate, Gold

Tortoise Wood Bronze Mounted Greek Key Design Commode / Chest Manner Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A tortoise wood bronze-mounted Greek key design commode or bedside stand in the manner of Maison
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Gold snuffbox with miniature, France 1810.
Located in Milan, IT
. Tortoise shell gold piquet framed. France, circa 1810. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)
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Antique Early 19th Century French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold

Pair of 19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinets
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
, each with their original white marble tops, red colored tortoiseshell with Fine engraved scrolling
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Tortoise Shell

English Blond Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
beautifully figured blond colour. The clear white enamel dial is set under convex glass within a brass bezel
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Antique Early 1900s English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

English Blond Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock
English Blond Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock
H 8.25 in W 5.25 in D 3.25 in
Figural Dor'e Bronze Brass Inlaid Ebonizied Marble Top Boulle Style Nightstand
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
an incredibly beautiful inlaid brass over tortoise shell nightstand that measures 37.75 tall x 19
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Night Stands

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

English Dome Topped Tortoiseshell & Silver Piquet Striking Carriage Clock
Located in London, GB
silverwork. The fine white enamel dial signed Edwards & Sons, Regent St. for the retailers.
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Vintage 1910s English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Silver

Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock with Silver Inlay and Stringing
Located in London, GB
colour to the tortoiseshell. Convex white porcelain dial with blued steel spade hands and Roman hour
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Antique 1890s English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Silver

English Tortoiseshell, Silver Pique and Leather Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
feet. Circular dial within a glass bezel is of fine convex white enamel on copper with black Roman
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Vintage 1920s English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Silver

Adie Brothers Ltd Mantel Clock
Located in Northampton, GB
Clock stands on four Bun Feet. The French movement features a prime white enamel clock face with
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Early 20th Century British Mantel Clocks

Materials

Silver

Adie Brothers Ltd Mantel Clock
Adie Brothers Ltd Mantel Clock
H 15.5 in W 8 in D 7 in
French Regence Style Cartel in Boulle Marquetry, circa 1870
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French Regence style cartel in Boulle marquetry in première partie, with a red tortoise shell
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Antique 1870s French Régence Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III French Boulle Style Buffet or Cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in San Antonio, TX
white marble top adds a luxurious touch, making it a true statement piece. The Boulle style is known
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Louis XVI Boulle mantel clock, 19th Century.
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
perched above the brass inlaid dome, scrolling foliate ormolu mounts, white enamel Roman numerals to the
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Boulle mantel clock, 19th Century.
Louis XVI Boulle mantel clock, 19th Century.
H 43.31 in W 18.9 in D 9.85 in
19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
By Payne and Co. 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
mounts to the surround, brass inlay to the red tortoiseshell. White enamel roman numerals to the eight
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
H 22.45 in W 12.6 in D 6.3 in
Fine Napoleon III Period Ormolu Mounted Boulle Vitrine
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
shelves, the front with glazed doors, surmounted with a white marble top.
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

19th Century Boulle-Style Buffet in Marquetry from the Napoleon III Period
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in NICE, FR
columns showcase busts of women. Crowning the piece is a Carrara white marble top, further enhancing the
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
style ormolu mounts and feet. The white and blue enamel Roman numerals to the eight day duration clock
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock.
French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock.
H 18.12 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
Antique 18th Century Boulle Bracket Clock by Brezagez and Marchand
By Marchand
Located in London, GB
, which is also framed by an engraved minute band. The dial features individual white enamel pieces with
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by St Martin, Paris, circa 1720
Located in Norwich, GB
straw from a scallop shell over leafy corner mounts. Shaped bead-bordered glazed door applied with an
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Antique 1720s French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Large Gilt Bronze Boulle Wall Clock
Located in London, GB
predominating. The white enamel clock dial is inscribed with both Roman numeral hour marks and superscript
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu, Bronze

Large Gilt Bronze Boulle Wall Clock
Large Gilt Bronze Boulle Wall Clock
H 40.95 in W 19.3 in D 7.49 in
Japanese porcelain blue and white Bowl, Japan , Arita Edo period, 18th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
and pine motifs alternating with tortoise shell patterns, symbolizing prosperity, while the base is
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French School Still Life Painting
Located in Winter Park, FL
chain. In the background is a tall pewter candlestick, a tortoise shell tea caddy with small key, and
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Antique 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

19th Century French School Still Life Painting
19th Century French School Still Life Painting
H 27.75 in W 24.25 in D 2.25 in
Tall Pair Cenedese Vintage Mid-Century Italian Brown Speckled Murano Glass Vases
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
tortoise shell, which are achieved through the incorporation of copper oxides, as well as the minimalist
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Superb Etched Mirror Brass Inlaid Marble Top Boulle Style Dresser Secretary Desk
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
gilt dor'e finish, not just natural bronze. The brass inlay is done over tortoise shell and the white
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Dressers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

Ancient South Arabian Alabaster Inscription
Located in London, GB
she wrote: ‘’ivory, tortoise-shell, indigo, gold, pearls, diamonds and sapphires, silks and spices
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Yemeni Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Ancient South Arabian Alabaster Inscription
Ancient South Arabian Alabaster Inscription
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H 8.08 in Dm 5.12 in
Faux Tortoise-Shell Secretaire À Abattant by Jean Joseph Chapuis
By Jean Joseph Chapuis
Located in Hilversum, NL
Heraclitus on a simulated tortoise-shell ground within gold bands simulating intarsia. The sides simulating
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Charles X Secretaires

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Belle Époque Louis XV Style Tortoise Shell Mantel Clock by L.P Japy & Cie
By L.P. Japy & Cie
Located in Macclesfield, GB
with scroll leaf design ormolu mounts and moulds. The clock has a decorative gilt brass dial with white
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Directoire Style Table, w/great faux tortoise shell glass top
Located in St.amford, CT
Directoire style side table, the unusual reverse painted glass top to resemble tortoise shell. on
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Vintage 1940s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

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

Faux Tortoise Table Lamp by Maison Jansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Faux tortoiseshell table lamp, with spherical element above hexagonal base, gold trim, on black lacquer base by Maison Jansen, France, 1970s. In original shade, overall height 26 1/2...
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Linen

Faux Tortoise Table Lamp by Maison Jansen
Faux Tortoise Table Lamp by Maison Jansen
H 26.5 in W 17.75 in D 11.25 in
Boulle Style Cabinet
Located in Fossano, IT
Boulle style Napoleon III cabinet, ebonized wood and inlaid with brass and tortoise shell. The
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Boulle Style Cabinet
Boulle Style Cabinet
H 38.59 in W 47.25 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Tortoiseshell Credenza
Located in London, GB
Boulle credenza with tortoiseshell and metal inlay. Beautiful white marble top, transparent glass
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Antique 19th Century French Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Metal

19th Century Tortoiseshell Credenza
19th Century Tortoiseshell Credenza
H 40.95 in W 72.84 in D 25.2 in
Cartel and its Wall Consol, Louis XIV style - Thuret à Paris
Located in Bordeaux, FR
white enamelled dial signed "Thuret AParis" decorated in the center with a medallion illustrating Louis
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Decorative Art

Materials

Ormolu, Brass

Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle clock, circa 1720
By Antoine St Martin
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
a straw from a scallop shell over leafy corner mounts. Shaped bead-bordered glazed door applied with
Category

Antique 1720s French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Document Holder in Boulle Marquetry Napoléon III Period, 19th Century
Located in Manduel, FR
in gold, pocket hand white and pink with lock (haven't key).
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

French Desk, Secretary in Boulle Marquetry 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Manduel, FR
very keen and very red. White marble "blanc de Carrare" in perfect condition. Theater with
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Brass

Louis XIV Brass and Tortoiseshell Boulle Marquetry Striking Bracket Clock
Located in London, Middlesex
...' Dial: Foliate cast ormolu with white enamel chapters and blued steel hands. Movement: rectangular
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Antique 1720s French Louis XIV Wall Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Bracket Clock
Located in Macclesfield, GB
An extremely impressive and fine quality French Louis XV style boulle red tortoise shell and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

English Gothic Silver Mounted, Tortoiseshell Clock, Dated 1906
Located in London, GB
arch, has a white enamel dial with black roman numerals, also the minutes are written in arabic on an
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Early 20th Century English Gothic Mantel Clocks

Materials

Silver, Enamel

French Belle Époque Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti
By Samuel Marti
Located in Macclesfield, GB
mount to the front, finished with floral urn to the top and brass dial with white enamel numerals. The
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV Style Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock
By Girard Limoges Clocks 1
Located in Chicago, IL
gilt bronze leafy ornamentation. Hinged convex glass door reveals white enameled dial with black Roman
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Blue and White Handmade Wool and Silk Rug from Aldabra Collection by Gordian
By Gordian Rugs
Located in New York, NY
Turtle and tortoise shells have been used as ornate elements in the creation of dishes and jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

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

Early 20th Century white Tortoise Shell
Early 20th Century white Tortoise Shell
H 9.06 in W 5.52 in D 1.97 in
Pair of Tortoise Shell Lamps
Located in Montreal, QC
Exotic pair of of gilt and bronze mounted tortoise shell lamps decorated with blue and white
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Early 20th Century English Table Lamps

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoise Shell Wall Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Great tortoise shell wall sculpture executed in white lacquer over fiberglass.
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage Faux Tortoise Shell Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Faux tortoiseshell lamp with Lucite base. Rewired. Shade not included, circa mid-20th century.
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

1915 Sterling Silver and Tortoise Shell Case Asprey London Goliath Pocket Watch
By Asprey & Garrard Limited, Charles & George Asprey, Asprey International Limited
Located in GB
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

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