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Material: Tortoise Shell
Dutch Colonial Indonesian Tortoiseshell Box with Gilded Brass mounts
Dutch Colonial Indonesian Tortoiseshell Box with Gilded Brass mounts

Dutch Colonial Indonesian Tortoiseshell Box with Gilded Brass mounts

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Of superb quality, this red tortoise shell box with beautifully executed gilded brass mounts was most likely originally made to hold Tea of Sirih. It is in very fine antique conditio...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Georgian Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Silver Winged Paw Feet, C. 1810
English Georgian Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Silver Winged Paw Feet, C. 1810

English Georgian Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Silver Winged Paw Feet, C. 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

English Georgian Tortoise shell hinged sewing box with a gadrooned molded edge lid, fitted tufted interior, and resting on the original silver plate winged paw feet. Early 19th Century

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1810s English Georgian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

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.

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1890s Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

An Indo-Portuguese colonial tortoiseshell veneered wooden casket
An Indo-Portuguese colonial tortoiseshell veneered wooden casket

An Indo-Portuguese colonial tortoiseshell veneered wooden casket

Located in Amsterdam, NL

India, probably made in Gujarat for Portuguese Goa, late 17th/early 18th century The tortoiseshell laid over gold foil, and the interior with red lacquer and possibly later added re...

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Late 17th Century Indian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Faux Tessellated Tortoiseshell Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith
Faux Tessellated Tortoiseshell Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith

Faux Tessellated Tortoiseshell Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage jewelry box in faux tessellated tortoise shell with mother-of-pearl and Abolone shell edge, circa 1970s. Simple, elegant and unique. Bin #N Jj

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tortoise Shell Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

A rare Indonesian tortoiseshell sirih casket with gold mounts
A rare Indonesian tortoiseshell sirih casket with gold mounts

A rare Indonesian tortoiseshell sirih casket with gold mounts

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Batavia (Jakarta), 19th century, apparently unmarked H. 5 x W. 18 x D. 13 cm Before settling down to business in the former Dutch East Indies, sirih had to be offered in the most e...

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19th Century Indonesian Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold

White Caviar Bead Box Purse w Tortoiseshell Celluloid Lid and Long Strap, 1950s
White Caviar Bead Box Purse w Tortoiseshell Celluloid Lid and Long Strap, 1950s

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 Tortoise Shell Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Lucite

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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H 6.75 in W 13.75 in D 10 in

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By Maitland Smith

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Large Vintage Maitland-Smith Mother of Pearl Box. The top inlaid with a strip of brass. The box sits on top of round ball feet.

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English Regency Brass Inlaid Sewing Box, c1810
English Regency Brass Inlaid Sewing Box, c1810

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English Regency Brass Inlaid Sewing Box, c1810

Located in valatie, NY

English Regency brass inlaid sewing box, c1810, rosewood with original silk interior raised on gilt brass feet. The top lifts to a divided interi...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry Boxes

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Located in Buchanan, MI

Tortoise shell decorative box with bun feet. We have other tortoise boxes similar in form that would be a lovely collection. Feel free to call or email with questions. Priced per b...

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Tortoise Shell

1980s Hollywood Regency Maitland-Smith Tessellated Marble & Brass Decorative Box
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1980s Hollywood Regency Maitland-Smith Tessellated Marble & Brass Decorative Box

By Maitland Smith

Located in St. Louis, MO

Vintage Hollywood Regency large Maitland-Smith style tessellated Tan / Coral marble with brass trim pill form decorative box with removable lid and lined felt interior. In fine condi...

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Located in Forney, TX

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Materials

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Art Deco English Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Box, circa 1920
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Located in Pearland, TX

A stylish antique Art Deco English tortoise shell and mother of pearl tessellated box with a hinged lid and brass interior, circa 1920. A fabulous accent piece for any room! Dimens...

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Antique Flame Mahogany Empire Tea Caddy Wooden Casket Box 19th century
Antique Flame Mahogany Empire Tea Caddy Wooden Casket Box 19th century

Antique Flame Mahogany Empire Tea Caddy Wooden Casket Box 19th century

Located in Sweden, SE

Rectangular shape mahogany veneered casket made in first half of 19th century presumably in Europe. High quality work of applied arts in Neoclassical (Biedermeier) style. The fork of...

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Late 19th Century Empire Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry Boxes

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Wood, Mahogany

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Located in Dublin, Ireland

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Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry Boxes

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Bronze, Brass

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Tortoise Shell and Gilt Bronze Jewellery Box

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Tortoise shell and gilt bronze jewellery box, gold enamelled, early 19th century. Measures: H: 15 cm, W: 22 cm, D: 14 cm.

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1820s European Charles X Antique Tortoise Shell Jewelry Boxes

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Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Jewelry Gloves Box, France, 1875
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By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

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Located in Chorzów, PL

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Located in Vilnius, LT

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