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Material: Tortoise Shell
Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell
Located in Dallas, TX
An exquisite blend of elegance and functionality, this tortoiseshell double inkwell is a true collector's delight. With its stunning glass inkwells, brass accents, and convenient sto...
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1870s English Antique Tortoise Shell Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell
Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell

Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell

Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian Edwardian inkwell box Beautiful and very attractive inkwell, created in England during the Victorian and the Edwardian periods, back in the 1...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Inkwells

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling
Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling

Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling

19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Encrier
Located in Forney, TX
A rare fine French Louis XV style ormolu mounted tortoise-shell finish encrier (desk stand - inkstand) dating to the 19th century, featuring bronze dore sculpture...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique Tortoise Shell Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Encrier
19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Encrier

19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Encrier

English 20th Century Sterling Silver and Tortoise Shell Inkwell
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning sterling silver inkwell with an inlaid tortoise shell lid. Circa 1912. Glass liner is missing.
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20th Century English Regency Tortoise Shell Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

English 20th Century Sterling Silver and Tortoise Shell Inkwell
English 20th Century Sterling Silver and Tortoise Shell Inkwell

English 20th Century Sterling Silver and Tortoise Shell Inkwell

Leuchars & Sons Brass Inlaid Boulle Inkstand with Spiral Crystal Inkwell
Located in valatie, NY
19th century English Leuchars & Sons brass inlaid boulle inkstand with spiral crystal inkwell, circa 1850. The inlaid base has cameos of cupids framed ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Leuchars & Sons Brass Inlaid Boulle Inkstand with Spiral Crystal Inkwell
Leuchars & Sons Brass Inlaid Boulle Inkstand with Spiral Crystal Inkwell

Leuchars & Sons Brass Inlaid Boulle Inkstand with Spiral Crystal Inkwell

Early Victorian Boulle-Work and Ebony Inkstand after George Bullock
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine early Victorian Boulle-work and ebony inkstand after George Bullock, of circular form with an overall design of tortoiseshell camellias against pewter leaves on a brass ground...
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1840s English Antique Tortoise Shell Inkwells

Materials

Silver

Early Victorian Boulle-Work and Ebony Inkstand after George Bullock
Early Victorian Boulle-Work and Ebony Inkstand after George Bullock

Early Victorian Boulle-Work and Ebony Inkstand after George Bullock

French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian Boulle-style square tortoise shell and brass inlaid inkwell with crystal well.
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tortoise Shell Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell
French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell

French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell

English Tortoise Shell Desk Set with Ink Wells, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
English one drawer Tortoise shell desk set with the original matching crystal and brass cap ink wells. All original, Early 19th century.
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1820s English George III Antique Tortoise Shell Inkwells

Materials

Crystal, Brass

English Tortoise Shell Desk Set with Ink Wells, Circa 1820
English Tortoise Shell Desk Set with Ink Wells, Circa 1820

English Tortoise Shell Desk Set with Ink Wells, Circa 1820

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Located in London, GB
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