Tortoise Shell Boxes

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 with faux tortoise shell domed lid enclosing original contents include nail file, oval nail buffer...

Perfume case. Silver, tortoiseshell, glass, textile. Century XVIII. Case with an elongated shape, wider towards the lid, made of tortoiseshell with a si...

Stunning Example of a Ladies Well Figure Tortoise Shell Horn mounted Jewlery Casket of compact proportions, made during the last half of the Nineteenth Century. Slightly dome shaped rectangular hinged cover, the body is raised on four bun supports. Condition: Good condition for such an early piece with no losses to inlays, nice surface patination to tortoiseshell. The case closes firmly. Measures: Width: 6.5" (16.5cm). Depth: 3” (8cm). ----------------------------------- A similar to the above but in miniature size Condition: an old repair to corner of lid, see image Width: 2.75” (6.5cms). Depth: 1.5” (4cms). ------------------------------------ Rectangular figured Cow Horn hinged lid trinket or snuff box, possibly Regency period Condition: Good condition. Width: 3” (7.5cms). ------------------------------------ Miniature rectangular horn and Tortoiseshell Snuff Box...

This beautiful Victorian Anglo Indian cigar or jewelry box is highly unique and unusual, it is one of a kind emanating from the British Common Wealth and the influence of their occup...

English Georgian tortoise shell hinged tea caddy with a domed tiered lid, squared escutcheon, fitted interior with two lidded tortoiseshell foil lined compartments, and resting on th...

" Pressed " caddies with silver inlay are the rarest and most sought after of all. This is a superior specimen. The interior is fashioned with 2 compartments. It is beautifully sca...

A fine 200 years old caddy superbly fashioned with a pagoda form top. The caddy retains its interior lids. Beautiful scale and style.

Large scale with a dome form top. The interior is original. The silver medallion is not monogrammed.

Gorgeous 19th century tea caddy with silver mounts. Octagonal shaped with original liner.

English Georgian tortoise shell hinged tea caddy with a domed lid, centered silver bail handle, diamond shaped escutcheon, fitted interior with two lidded tortoiseshell compartments,...

English Georgian tortoise shell hinged sewing box with gilt floral ringed side handles, compartmentalized tufted fitted interior with lid, and resting on the original gilt claw and b...

An English tortoiseshell tea caddy. A rectangular shape with rounded corners and a domed lid with silver plaque initialed PEB. Velvet lined interior lid and intact interior lining. S...