Gabriella Crespi Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
Gabriella Crespi tortoise and sterling silver box. Vintage Crespi cylindrical cigarette case with engraved Gabriella Crespi logo monogram and original ...
Sterling Silver
Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems
Located in London, GB
A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems Circa 1890, Going-barrel movement, Motor-view light anomaly... When wound and start/...
Tortoise Shell
English Tortoiseshell Box
Located in New York, NY
English tortoiseshell box. Ovoid shaped lidded snuffbox with integral handle of richly patterned tortoiseshell, England, circa 1900. Dimensions: 3.5...
Tortoise Shell
Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems
Located in London, GB
A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, most probably by Bontems, Going barrel movement, Gilt metal two-tone brilliance... When wound and start/stop slide moved to the right, the bird pops up through foliate chased gilt grille, then proceeds to move bone beak, wings and body from side-to-side to good complex continuous synchronized birdsong. The bird with streaked feathered plumage in brown, yellow, turquoise and red, lime green and purple iridescent highlights, highly polished lid interior for full bird reflection, in plain polished tortoiseshell case, twinned laurel leaf engraved bird lid border with the bird lid engraved with love birds and rose united beneath leaf swag arch, accentuated with gilt on silvered ground, hidden key...
Tortoise Shell
Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box
Located in London, GB
A good antique composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box, German circa 1900 Going-barrel movement Setting the birds free... When wound and the sta...
Tortoise Shell
$7,850
Erotic Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
A scintillating Sapphic scene adorns the cover of this rare erotic snuff box. Set into the top of this burlwood and tortoiseshell container, this high...
Tortoise Shell, Glass
Large George III Table / Master Snuff in Stained Mulberry Burl and Tortoiseshell
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large Georgian table or master snuff box of cushion form having tortoiseshell veneered front, back and end caps with green stained mulberry burl bottom and lid, the lid with a wood h...
Tortoise Shell, Burl
Antique Pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box
Located in London, GB
A fine antique pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box, Circa 1910, Going-barrel movement, Soft streaks of light throughout this fabulous case... When wound and start/stop slide moved to the right, the bird emerges through the pierced and tooled gilt grille, moving bone beak, wings and body from side-to-side to continuous synchronized birdsong. With the bird displaying...
Tortoise Shell
Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
There is much more to this exquisite Georgian snuffbox than meets the eye. Beautifully crafted of striking burlwood, this unassuming box features a lining of precious tortoiseshell and a false bottom, which, when gently unscrewed, reveals a miniature erotic painting of exceptional detail. Erotic antiques...
Tortoise Shell, Burl
Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
By Jacques Joseph de Gault
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exquisite miniature of French philosopher Charles Montesquieu graces the lid of this tortoiseshell-lined snuff box. The handsome portrait was fash...
Gold, Enamel
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Hinged Box with Silver Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century English tortoiseshell hinged box with silver decorations.
Tortoise Shell
George III Rococco Pressed Tortoiseshell, Ormolu, Bilston/Battersea Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare antique English George III Rococo pressed tortoiseshell, ormolu and Battersea enamel snuff box. This beautiful oblong box is in pristine condition and has been well...
Enamel, Ormolu
Antique Silver Artist’s Paint Box by Harry Atkin Sheffield 1892
Located in London, GB
A stunning Antique Silver Artist’s paint box by Harry Atkin, Date Sheffield 1892. A Rare Miniature travelling paint box in excellent condition. The silver on both the outside and the interior is in superb condition. Upon opening, the front cascades down to reveal two wells for water and perhaps mixing colours. The interior is well protected thanks to the interior gilding. The lid engraved “Lettice’s Paint Box”. Lettice is a traditional, English girl’s name most commonly found in the upper classes. The actual paints are not original but the current set of paints are a later acceptable replacement. The miniature brush was with it but not original and doubt it ever had one. Dimensions; W 5” x D 3 1/4” H 1 1/4" About the maker; Atkin Brothers business traces his origin to Thomas Law...
Silver
Black Box Bird Duck Mosaic
Located in New York, NY
A black resin rectangular box with mosaic inlaid mallard duck bird on pond with cattail plant flower; all inlaying was done by hand with natural materials...
Brass
English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
A lovely bow front tortoiseshell tea caddy inlaid with mother of pearl flowers and topped with a silver badge. English, circa 1870.
Silver
$275Sale Price|26% Off
H 2.5 in W 9.25 in D 4.75 in
Faux Tessellated Tortoiseshell Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box 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
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Malachite Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and substantial green Malachite decorative or jewelry box, circa late-20th century. This green Malachite box has a hexagon shape with a white onyx marble star with gold gilt detail on top lid. A great decorative piece or jewelry box (as demonstrated), to hold necklaces, rings, earring, cufflinks, etc., on a vanity, nightstand, dresser, desk, credenza, walk-in-closet, etc. Very good condition as shown in images. No chips noted. Dimensions: 3.38" Depth x 4" Width. Purple charoite box shown also available, search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314228491742 Green malachite box with cameo, search ref. #: LU1314228492012 (SOLD) Small gold and malachite turtle...
Malachite, Onyx
$650
H 5.5 in W 16 in D 9 in
Antique Anglo-Indian Fluted Writing Box With Secret Drawers. Early 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful writing box made from a tropical hardwood Fabulous shape and plain fluted carving. It gives it a modernist appearance Probably Sri Lankan 3 secret drawers* Replaced lea...
Wood
$1,750Sale Price|30% Off
H 5.5 in W 13 in D 10 in
Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Napoleon III era French Marquetry Boulle box. Red and black tortoiseshell with foliate brass inlay. Decoration on top includes the monogram LS. Rectangular form ...
Brass
$3,495
H 28.75 in W 22 in D 16 in
Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptional Baroque period Flemish or Dutch red tortoiseshell, bone, horn, ebony, and rosewood lift-top chest with drawer, circa 1725, mounted on a later stand. 17th/18...
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Rosewood, Horn, Wood, Ebony
$750Sale Price|58% Off
H 3.5 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Huge Malachite Box 7" Gemstone Jewelry Box Hinged 4.5 lb
Located in Somis, CA
This magnificent, large 4.15 lb malachite box is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and the inherent beauty of fine-grade gemstone malachite. The carefully selected stone displ...
Malachite
$3,341Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.25 in W 10 in D 6 in
Antique English Burr Walnut & Hand Painted Porcelain Stationery Box, circa 1850
Located in Bath, GB
A quite wonderful and romantic stationery box, ready to grace the finest of desk-tops. Made from burr walnut the wedge shaped box is smothered in fine quality polished brass mount...
Brass
$650
H 7 in W 19.75 in D 10 in
Large Antique Campaign Walnut Writing Box With Secret Drawers. English C.1860
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful walnut writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Good condition Working secret drawers* Replaced leather With a key Free UK shipping *The drawers a...
Brass
Regency Tortoiseshell Box With Sterling Silver Details
Located in Tampa, FL
A fine Regency period tortoiseshell box, accented with sterling silver and ivory details. This is a very early and elegant example, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and materials...
Silver
Sold
H 0.79 in Dm 2.05 in
Mappin & Webb 1928 Birmingham Pill Box In Tortoise Shell And Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Round pill box designed by Mappin & Webb. Beautiful and unusual round pill box, created in Birmingham England at the silversmiths atelier of Mappin & Webb, back in the 1928. This bo...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Tortoiseshell Cigarette Case
Located in New York, NY
Tortoiseshell cigarette case. Antique tortoiseshell covered cigarette case with removable lid. Very richly figured tortoiseshell decorative box in shad...
Tortoise Shell
Antique Regency Boulle Tobacco Jar
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An exceptional quality Regency period Boulle and Contra Boulle cylindrical tobacco jar with solid brass mouldings.
Brass
Sold
H 0.79 in W 3.39 in D 2.17 in
Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Micomosaic and Gold, Early 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular snuff box in brown tortoiseshell and gold. The interior of the box is entirely lined with gold. The hinged lid is decorated with a rectangular micromosaic featuring a vie...
Stone, Gold