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Material: Tortoise Shell
Dutch Baroque Tortoiseshell Veneered & Ripple-Molded Ebonized Mirror, 17/18thc.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of rectangular form with varying moldings of ripple and cushion forms, the frame overall with ebonized ground and applied tortoiseshell veneers
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Early 1700s Dutch Baroque Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Tortoise Shell

Tortoise Shell fossil mounted on custom acrylic base
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Name: Stylemys “Pillar Turtle”. Origin: North Dakota, USA Period: Miocene 12 to 15 million years ago Fossil of a terrestrial turtle belonging to the “Testudinae” that inhabited what...
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2010s Mexican Organic Modern Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Acrylic, Tortoise Shell

Turtle Shell Lamp ca. 1970s
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful Tortoise turtle shell mounted on a brass and acrylic base. In the style of Willy Daro or Maison Jansen creations. Very good condition. H 72 x W 55 x D 30 cm Standard bulb E...
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1970s European Vintage Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Brass

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 Furniture

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Tortoise Shell, Burl

Two Pairs of Adam Style Silver and Tortoise Shell Sconces by Edward F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These exceptional sconces are by the renown maker Edward F. Caldwell & Co. The cartouche form carved walnut backplates feature silver mounts on beautifully figured tortoise shell. T...
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Early 20th Century American Georgian Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Bronze

The Royal Boulle Marquetry Commode By Blake
By Robert Blake
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental Boulle commode was crafted by Robert Blake, one of the finest and most important English cabinetmakers of his time. It is modeled after the legendary pair of commodes...
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19th Century English Louis XIV Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Tortoise Shell Circular Box With Inlaid Silver Top Depicting Fox & Stork
Located in San Francisco, CA
French Tortoise Shell Circular Box With Inlaid Silver Top Depicting Fox & Stork
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18th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Tortoise Shell

French Metamorphic Opera Glasses, 18K Gold
Located in New Orleans, LA
These unique 18K metamorphic gold French opera glasses are the epitome of both elegance and luxury. Exquisitely engraved with delicate floral motifs, these glasses fold up perfectly ...
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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Gold

"Tea Caddy" English Tortoise Shell & Mother-of-Pearl Double Compartment 19th-c.
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY Regency Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy from the 1st quarter of the 19th century. It has a sarcophagus form with hinged cover opening to disclose t...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

A Superb Pair of French Brass Mounted Tortoiseshell Veneered Collectors Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A Superb Pair of French Brass Mounted Tortoiseshell Veneered Collectors Cabinets in the Louis XVI Style Wood, Glass, Brass, Tortoiseshell, Horn, Velvet France, Napoleon III Circa 1...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Brass

Turtleshell hair comb with butterfly in cutnsteel, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Hairdressing comb with blonde tortoiseshell prongs and cut steel decoration depicting a butterfly. France circa 1900. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)
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Early 20th Century French Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Tortoise Shell

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 Furniture

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Tortoise Shell, Lucite

Turtleshell hair comb-diadem with chain motif, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Tiara hair comb, in tortoiseshell, topped by an element, also in tortoiseshell, decorated with a sculpted chain motif sloping down from the center towards t...
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Early 20th Century French Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Tortoise Shell

Antique Body Ornament Made of Himalayan Shells Secured to a Brass Buckle
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique body ornament from India, Nepal or Tibet, made of strands of old Himalayan shells secured to a brass circular buckle with pierced motifs. Embar...
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19th Century Asian Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Brass

Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extremely rare, early Swiss automaton singing bird box by the famed Charles Bruguier is housed in a case enveloped in luxurious tortoiseshell. Ev...
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19th Century Swiss Louis XV Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Gold

Turtleshell hair comb-diadem, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Tortoiseshell tiara comb for hair surmounted by an element decorated with tortoiseshell volutes. France circa 1900. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)
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Early 20th Century French Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Tortoise Shell

Octagonal mirror
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Octagonal mirror in ebonished frame with tortoise shell, Dutch, 19th Century.
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1880s Dutch Renaissance Revival Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Tortoise Shell, Wood

Memento mori: a snuffbox in blonde tortoiseshell, gold, white agate. France 1820
Located in Milan, IT
Round Cylindrical snuffbox, regular, consisting of a base and a removable interlocking lid. On the lid a ring in smooth pink gold, which stops a glass lens. Inside a rare Memento mori decoration painted in oil on a white agate table...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Agate, Gold

French 1900 Edwardian Faux Tortoise Parasol Handle in 18kt Gold & Carved Citrine
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian parasol handle made in France. Very beautiful and elegant piece, created in Paris France during the Edwardian and Belle Epoque periods, back in the 1900. This fabulous p...
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Quartz, Gold

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 Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Brutalist Sculptural Diamond Front Dresser/Credenza/Console, Tortoise Oil Spot
Located in Buffalo, NY
Brutalist sculptural diamond front and sides, dresser, credenza, console table. Faux tortoise, oil spot finish, truly stunning in person, very unusual design, cabinet consists of fou...
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1970s Unknown Brutalist Vintage Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Metal

Gold snuffbox with miniature, France 1810.
Located in Milan, IT
Snuffbox, Musky Agate and 18 K gold. Miniaute watercoulor on ivory depicting a white dressed woman. Tortoise shell gold piquet framed. France, circa 1810. ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Gold

French Napoleon III Period Boulle Inlaid fliptop Games Table
Located in Forney, TX
A fine French Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) fliptop card game table. Make a statement with this striking example of high-quality Parisian craftsmanship. Exquisitel...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Gold and ivory snuffbox depicting Mars, Venus and Cupid, France 1750.
Located in Milan, IT
Ivory and tortoiseshell snuffbox with 18 K gold rim. A grisaille miniature depicting Mars, Venus and Cupid. France second half of 18th Century. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Gold

Oval Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Small oval tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with applied pressed silver with a rippled design. The front has an ornate silver escutcheon. The tortoiseshell & silver tea caddy interior contains most of its original tin lining with a rippled silver surround incorporating the hinge, and a single floating tortoiseshell lid with silver ball handle which rests on the tea to keep it fresh. This delightful little oval tea caddy...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Silver

Gabriella Crespi Tortoise 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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Gold snuffbox, guache, tortoiseshell, France 1784.
Located in Milan, IT
Round snuffbox 18 K gold, tortoiseshell and gouache technique depicting two childs and a landscape. France 1784. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)
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Late 18th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Gold

Fantastic French 19th Century Boulle Desk with Bronze Mounts
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent 19th century tortoiseshell Boulle desk features gorgeous bronze mounts and sculpted brass inlaid in the tortoise shell. The desk is created in the style of Louis XV ...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Tortoise Mother of Pearl Veneer Table Lamp, Original Finial
Located in Lomita, CA
An antique tortoise shell lamp with mother of pearl is rare and beautiful. This lamp is a wonderful example of the end of the art nouveau and start of the art deco period with its curved elliptical design and organic palette. The lamp is trimmed in brass at the top and has a black painted oval base. The tortoise shell and mother of pearl veneer are outstanding, and the finial is original.. Of oval section with an oval shaped brass neck, clad in bricked tiles...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Tortoise Shell

Gilt Bronze-Mounted Tortoise Shell and Brass Inlaid Boulle Centre Table
Located in Lincoln, GB
Gilt bronze mounted tortoise shell and brass inlaid Boulle centre table. Late 19th Century early 20th century. Exquisitely detailed Jean-Jacques Boulle centre table with gilt bronze ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Brass

Coral and Onyx Turtleshell Hair Comb-Diadem, United States, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Rare hair comb, diadem, turtleshell, surmounted by a gilt silver element decorated with volutes in an entourage of natural Mediterranean coral pearls (Rubrum Corallium) of an orange-...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Coral, Gold

Tortoiseshell and gold snuffbox with miniature, Paris 1820.
Located in Milan, IT
18 K gold and tortoiseshell snuffbox with oval miniature painted on ivory, depicting a woman bust in a square gold frame. Maker marks: Pierre Andrè M...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Gold

Adie Brothers Ltd Mantel Clock
Located in Northampton, GB
This is a charming little tortoiseshell and sterling silver carriage clock by Birmingham Silversmiths, Adie Brothers. This Sterling Silver Carriage Clock has beautifully figured Tortoiseshell panels. Featuring a wonderfully classic dome-shaped top with an ornate carry handle. This lovely Carriage Clock stands on four Bun Feet. The French movement features a prime white enamel clock face with Classic Roman Numerals by Wilson & Sharp. The Silver is fully hallmarked by Birmingham Silversmiths Adie Brothers Ltd. This masterly Tortoiseshell Clock...
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Early 20th Century British Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Silver

Hans TurnwaId ce Bucket Apple, Turtle Pattern, 1970 Freddo Therm, Switzerland
Located in Paris, France
A lovely ice bucket in the shape of an apple, by the Switzerland designer Hans TurnwaId edited by Freddo Therm the top and the base in Lucite acrylic Tortoise Shelland and a handle i...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Tortoise Shell, Acrylic

Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Singing bird box by bontems of Paris, Circa 1900. Tortoisesheel embellished with sterling silver, with silver and enamel lid.
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Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Silver

French Boulle Bureau Plat / Library Table, Late 18th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Exceptional French Boulle bureau plat has the English feel of a library table with the four rams head mounted bronze fluted legs terminating in a br...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

18th century Spanish Tortoise Shell Vargueno from McNair Family Collection
Located in Charleston, SC
Early 18th century Spanish vargueno from the McNair family collection. Very good quality and detail, this collectors cabinet is made of rosewood, tortoise shell, and bone and was pho...
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Early 18th Century Spanish Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Tortoise Shell, Rosewood

Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Mounted Boulle Style Cabinet & Mirror
Located in Long Island City, NY
A mid-late 19th century monumental Napoleon III gilt bronze mounted ebony, red tortoiseshell and designed brass Boulle style cabinet and mirror Each Boulle style marquetry panel wit...
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Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Bronze, Brass

French Napoleon III "Boulle" Marquetry, Nacre and Gilded Brass Gloves Box
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice French Napoleon III "Boulle" marquetry, tortoiseshell, nacre and gilded brass decorative gloves box. Restored by a cabinetmaker.
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Brass

19th Century English Victorian Ebonised Boulle Marquetry Credenza
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian ebonised boulle marquetry credenza, having gilt mounts, with a central panel door enclosing a shelf flanked by curved glazed ends, each enclosing...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Brass

19th Century French Cartel Mantel Desk Clock Ormolu Mounts, Boulle Style
Located in Miami, FL
A superb quality antique French clock, circa 1875. This Boulle style mantel 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 Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Flemish Baroque Marquetry Decorated Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine 19th century Flemish ebony center or writing table having floral marquetry inlay inlaid bone insects on a walnut, ebony and faux tortoise backg...
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1860s Belgian Baroque Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony

Sciolari Brass and Faux Tortoise Lucite Table Lamp Vintage, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
This unique piece by the Italian designer Sciolari is signed on the bottom of the lamp by the proprietary brand, as the photos show. The lamp hat is hexagonal and is made of brass an...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Brass

Squared Table in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Steel Italy 1970s Faux Tortoise Shell
Located in Rome, IT
Squared Midcentury table made of a tortoiseshell Lucite surface and a chrome "X" structure. Italy circa 1970.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Metal, Chrome

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...
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19th Century English Other Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Tortoise Shell, Burl

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 Furniture

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Crystal, Silver

Gold tortoiseshell snuffbox with miniature depicting Venus and Cupid France 1800
Located in Milan, IT
Round 18 K gold and tortoiseshell snuffbox with a miniature in gold ‘fixé’ technique, depicting Venus and Cupid. France, 1809. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)
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Early 19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Gold

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 Furniture

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Gold, Enamel

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
A sensational and extremely high quality French 19th century Napoleon III Period ebony, brass and ormolu.
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Bronze

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
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

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 Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Midcentury English Oval Faux Tortoiseshell Portable Mirror, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury oval faux tortoiseshell portable mirror. This item was produced in England during 1950s. This piece is wonderful because its smal...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Tortoise Shell, Mirror

Gold and Amber Faux Bamboo Cane Top Console Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tortoise finish faux bamboo console table.      
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Tortoise Shell, Faux Bamboo

Tortoise Shell Sewing Box on Stand, circa 1860
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This wonderful example of a 19th century tortoise shell sewing box on stand opens to original fabric lined interior of compartments with a central ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Tortoise Shell

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 Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

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...
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19th Century European Other Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

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Tortoise Shell, Glass

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 Furniture

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Metal

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 Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

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