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Early 19th-Century English Regency Faux Tortoiseshell Pen or Cigar Box

$1,020
£774.37
€885.71
CA$1,425.09
A$1,585.01
CHF 827.64
MX$19,287.87
NOK 10,570.26
SEK 9,913.04
DKK 6,610.39
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About the Item

A refined English box from the early 19th century, constructed in the Regency period from richly figured faux tortoiseshell with ivory colored stringing and fittings, and each elevated on compressed bun feet. The larger example, a serpentine-lidded tea caddy, is notable for its crisply chamfered corners, boldly curved lid, and inset escutcheon in silvered metal, shaped in the Gothic Revival taste. The interior features a central lift-out tortoiseshell lid topped with a turned knob, revealing a compartment likely intended for loose leaf tea. The inner lid and walls are fully lined in conforming tortoiseshell veneers, further demonstrating the maker’s high level of craftsmanship. The entire surface displays vibrant mottling and deep amber hues, characteristic of high-quality marine turtle shell (likely hawksbill) used during the period. The box is likely either a pen or cigar box. Measures: 6.125" w x 3.125" d x 2.5" h.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Width: 6.125 in (15.56 cm)Depth: 3.125 in (7.94 cm)
  • Style:
    Regency (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Shell
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor wear commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7838246016712

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