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Material: Tortoise Shell
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Roskell, Paris
Located in Norwich, GB
Fine Tortoiseshell Boulle clock in an arch top case, standing on elaborate gilded Ormolu feet with raised base with Acanthus leaf decoration. two-piece enamel dial with Brocot (vi...
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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Tortoise Shell

1905 Edwardian Leather, Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Letter Box
Located in Morristown, NJ
1905, England, Unusual and striking Edwardian letter box with leather sides. The curved top and base are mounted with scrolling sterling silver. T...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Silver

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Sunburst Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Circa 1870, English tortoiseshell tea caddy with sunburst design. It is absolutely the finest one I’ve ever owned! No cracks no restoration absolutely mint.
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1870s English Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Tortoise Shell

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 Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Thuret, Paris
Located in Norwich, GB
French Boulle Tortoiseshell mantel clock in a beautifully decorated ‘Bombe’ shaped case with ormolu mounts surmounted by eight gilded finial...
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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Tortoise Shell

Louis XVI Boulle mantel clock, 19th Century.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th Century French Louis XVI style Boulle mantel clock, having Father Time perched above the brass inlaid dome, scrolling foliate ormolu mounts, white enamel Rom...
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Brass

Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell And Mother Of Pearl Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Circa 1750. Tortoiseshell and mother of pearl box with sliding top from Mexico 18th century. Beautiful designs all over. As is condition.
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1750s Mexican Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Italian Tortoiseshell Round Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Italian tortoiseshell round picture frame. Antique circular Italian tortoiseshell frame with green velvet easel back. Italy, circa 1880 Dimensions: 5" diameter x .75" D Octagonal t...
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1880s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Tortoise Shell

19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
By Payne and Co. 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French boulle mantel clock with wonderful scrolling foliate ormolu mounts to the surround, brass inlay to the red tortoiseshell. White enamel roman n...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Tortoise Shell

Faux Tortoise Shell British Cigar or Trinket Box W/Ivory Framing & Original Key
Located in Larkspur, CA
Faux tortoise shell British cigar or trinket box w/ivory framing & original key.
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Early 1900s Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Tortoise Shell

English Tortoiseshell, Silver Pique and Leather Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Attractive English silver and tortoiseshell and silver pique mantel clock. The silver case hallmarked for 1921 Birmingham, England. Dome topped silver case on a rectangular base with four silver bun...
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1920s English Vintage Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Silver

Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Tortoiseshell Clock and Barometer Set by Gleizes
Located in London, GB
Gilt-bronze and Tortoiseshell Clock and Barometer set by Gleizes French, 19th Century Height 115cm, width 30cm, depth 7cm In the Louis XV style, t...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

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...
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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Tortoise Shell, Burl

English Blond Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
A very fine quality English blond tortoiseshell dome topped mantel clock of the Edwardian period. Ivory Stringing to front. Set upon four bun feet the clock has a stepped base and is...
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Early 1900s English Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Tortoise Shell

Cut Crystal Jar with Tortoise and Silver Top, England, 1923
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful cut crystal jar with a tortoise shell and silver top from a private collection made in England in 1923.
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Early 20th Century English Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Silver

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French Tortoiseshell Boulle clock with ormolu mounts surmounted by a brass finial. Gilded dial with individual enamel segmented Roman numerals....
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Tortoise Shell

Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
Green tortoiseshell tea caddy from England. With two interior covers raised on four silver ball feet. Circa 1870.
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1870s English Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Silver

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French Boulle inlaid mantel clock having wonderful classical brass inlay to the tortoiseshell ground, a gil...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Brass

French 19th c. Louis XIV St. Bronze, Ormolu, & Boulle Statue Of King Louis XIV
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive French 19th century Louis XIV st. patinated Bronze, Ormolu, and Boulle statue of King Louis XIV. This wonderful statue is modeled after the statue of Louis XIV in the middle of the Place des Victoires, Paris. The statue is raised on a rectangular stepped Boulle pedestal with its Brass inlays atop a Tortoiseshell background within an ebony frame. This wonderfully detailed pedestal is also decorated with an upped and lower Ormolu Coeur-de-Rai band that serves as the plinth and capital. Atop the Boulle designed pedestal is a patinated Bronze rearing horse...
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and most elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box. This truly stunning rectangular box is raised on four scrolling Ormolu acanthus leaf le...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Metal Candle Holder with Tortoise Shell Screen
Located in New York, NY
A unique votive candleholder with a black metal base and a front screen in thin tortoiseshell. The unique color of the shell screen gives the candlelight a warm, beautiful shade.   
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1990s Thai Modern Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Metal

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 Decorative Objects

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Tortoise Shell, Lucite

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
A very large faux tortoiseshell tea caddy from England. Lovely shape and sterling plate on top this hasn't been monogramed. Sitting on ball feet, circa 1860.
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1860s English Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Tortoise Shell Letter opener with a Sterling Silver Handle
Located in Stamford, CT
Simply amazing Tortoise Shell letter opener with a sterling silver handle one of the best I have seen. Its a very beautiful looking piece and in one of the photos shows the tortoise ...
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Early 20th Century English Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive 19th century French Boulle inlaid mantel clock. Having a gilded ormolu figure of father time to the top, beautiful brass inlaid decoration to the sides and front. T...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Brass

Mantel Clock 18th Century Styl Boulle by Josue Panier À Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
This magnificent mantel clock is a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and refined aesthetic of 18th-century French horology. Attributed to Josué Panier, a renowned clockmaker o...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Tortoiseshell Drumhead Boulle Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French Tortoishell Boulle clock in a drumhead case with raised stepped plinth, ebonised sides and resting on ornate ormolu feet. Brass bezel opening to an enamel dial with Roman num...
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1870s French Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Tortoise Shell

17th-18th Century Spanish Colonial Box With Domed Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Spanish Colonial inlaid bone and faux tortoiseshell domed top box. Original hammered iron hinges. Circa 1680-1740. Excellent condition and very rare.
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1690s Spanish Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Iron

Antique Tortoiseshell Sterling Silver Heart Photograph Frame Dated London 1897
By John Batson & Sons
Located in London, GB
Tortoiseshell and silver heart photograph frame date London, 1897 Maker Henry John Batson & Albert Edward Batson This frame is in excellent cond...
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1890s English Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Silver

Mexican Tortoiseshell and Pen-Engraved Cabinet
Located in Mexico, DF
Mexican cabinet. Made of tortoiseshell, pen-engraved and wood. Possible Oaxaca or Puebla, 17th century.
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17th Century North American Spanish Colonial Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Tortoise Shell

French Early 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoise Shell and Ormolu Cartel Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and extremely high quality French early 18th century Louis XV period tortoise shell and ormolu mounted Cartel clock. The impressive clock rests on its original wall mou...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Mid-20th Century French Tortoiseshell and Bronze Boulle Mantel Clock on Base
Located in Dallas, TX
This important, vintage Boulle mantel clock was created in France, circa 1950. Standing on the original base, the clock has bronze scrolled feet and decorative mounts; it features an...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoiseshell and Ormolu Boulle Cartel Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large and important French 18th century Louis XV period Tortoiseshell and ormolu Boulle cartel clock signed Le Faucheur, A Paris. The clock is ra...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock with Silver Inlay and Stringing
Located in London, GB
Antique English tortoiseshell mantel clock with silver inlay, mouldings and stringing.T he balloon waisted case with arch top. Most unusual...
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1890s English Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Silver

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris
Located in Norwich, GB
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris French Boulle clock housed in a fine quality torto...
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1860s French Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Tortoise Shell

French Regence Style Cartel in Boulle Marquetry, circa 1870
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French Regence style cartel in Boulle marquetry in première partie, with a red tortoise shell background. Architectural shaped case, standing on a base with four flattened balls foliaged feet with chiseled motifs on the middle. On each side a glass shows the inner part of the clock and is framed with water leaves frieze in gilt and chiseled bronze. Other motif in gilt bronze such as flowers, beaded acanthus leaves, mascarons, pelmets, swags and music trophies...
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1870s French Régence Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze

English Dome Topped Tortoiseshell & Silver Piquet Striking Carriage Clock
Located in London, GB
A very attractive English Edwardian dome topped tortoiseshell, silver & silver piquet carriage clock. Tortoiseshell panels to the sides & solid silver back door. The dome top and the tortoiseshell front plate profusely decorated with delicate pique work...
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1910s English Vintage Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Silver

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock by Gros
By Jean-Louis-Benjamin Gros
Located in London, GB
Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted tortoiseshell bracket clock by Gros French, circa 1860 Measures: Clock height 90cm, width 52cm, depth 30cm Bracket height 44cm, width 55cm, dept...
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19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze

Tortoiseshell Casket Box With Rippled Serpentine Sides
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Dutch 18th century Tortoiseshell box with rippled serpentine sides embellished with silver mounts and mobility silver ball feet. Some small cracks in the lid, barely noticeable....
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1780s Dutch Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Silver

Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.
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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19th Century English Anglo-Indian Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Tortoise Shell

English Silver & Tortoiseshell Carriage Clock in Form of Bracket Clock
Located in London, GB
A good English Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell hump backed carriage clock. With a French 8 day movement with lever escapement. Porcelain dial. Hallmarked for 1912 and with London ...
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1910s English Vintage Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Silver

Fine 17th Century Dutch Colonial Armorial Tortoiseshell & Silver Box, Dated 1691
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A dutch tortoiseshell box with two engraved silver plaques Amsterdam, 1691, with maker's mark of Steven des Rousseaux (1654-1733) H. 5 cm Diam. 12.5 cm Note: Steven des ...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/ 3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Holiday Gift Idea! This is a late 19th century English tortoise shell desk box paired with a set of three Italian faux tortoise leather notebooks. The notebooks have not been used. T...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Tortoise Shell, Leather, Paper

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...
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1760s English Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Ormolu

A small oval tortoiseshell piqué patch pot
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A small oval tortoiseshell piqué patch pot, the hinged lid with a beribboned garland of flowers round a blank escutcheon, raised on four ogee feet....
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Early 20th Century English Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Tortoise Shell

A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory desk set, of shaped rectangular form with two glass inkwells, an ivory pot and two ivory pen holders above a curved pen tra...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Ivory, Tortoise Shell

Two Dutch Colonial Tortoiseshell Bible Boxes with Silver Mounts, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Tortoiseshell and silver H. 5 x W. 22 x D. 12 cm Tortoiseshell and silver H. 4.3 x W. 17 x D. 9.5 cm The function of bible boxes in the Dutch East Indies was just as much a status symbol, to show off one's wealth on the way to church, as it was to hold a small bible or hymnbook. Bible boxes existed in gold, silver, ivory, sometimes inlaid with precious stones, and in Coromandel or ebony wood. In the Dutch East Indies on the way to church, the women tried to display their fortune by the costliness of her bible box. The highest-ranking women had gold bible boxes, inlaid with precious stones, carried by a slave. The lower-ranking women had wooden bible boxes as the present ones. In 1754 Governor-General Jacob Mossel decreed that only the wives and widows of a Governor-General, Director General, Councillor of India or President of the Justice Council, were allowed to carry golden boxes...
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18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Silver

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...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Gold, Enamel

19th Century English Tortoiseshell Hinged Box with Silver Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century English tortoiseshell hinged box with silver decorations.
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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Tortoise Shell

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Boîte À Bijouax, Signed Tahan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XIV st. Boulle Boîte à Bijoux, signed "Tahan - Fournisseur du Roi" (Royal cabinetmake...
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Brass

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 Decorative Objects

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Tortoise Shell

19th Century French Mantel Desk Clock Ormolu Mounts, Boulle Style
Located in Miami, FL
A superb quality antique French mantel clock, circa 1875. This Boulle style clock is made with red tortoiseshell typical of the period, and brass inlays to the case front and sides f...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze

Gilt-Bronze Mounted ‘Boulle’ Cartel Clock and Barometer Set, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An exceptional gilt bronze mounted cut-brass and tortoiseshell-Inlaid ‘Boulle’ Cartel Clock and Barometer Set. French, circa 1890. Each surm...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze

Italian Silver and Tortoiseshell Frame
Located in New York, NY
Italian silver and tortoiseshell frame. Antique small rectangular silver Milanese frame with inset tortoiseshell panels and brown velvet covered easel back ready for your favorite ph...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

18th Century Italian Giltwood Element Fish Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique 18th century giltwood element fish sculpture. This piece includes antique fragments along with a tortoise shell and sea shells. A real conversation piece.
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18th Century Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Tortoise Shell, Shell, Wood

19th Century French Gilt Tortoise Shell Clock with Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French gilt tortoise shell clock with inlaid bronze, with base. The base is also tortoise shell with gilt bronze.
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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Tortoise Shell, Giltwood

Antique 19thc French 8 Day Bell Striking Red Shell & Inlaid Boulle Mantle Clock
Located in London, GB
A superb quality French boulle tortoishell mantel clock. Red ground with fretted brass boulle inlay. The front glazed panel with a visible Louis IV pendulum. ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Brass

Faux Tortoiseshell Small Early 20th Century Layered Folding Jewelry Box w/Clasp
Located in Larkspur, CA
This is a multi layered folding faux tortoise jewelry box with vertical clasps. It’s originally from London, and is meant for compartmentalizing jewe...
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Early 20th Century European Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Tortoise Shell

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