Tortoise Shell Furniture

A spectacular Italian early 19th century ebony, tortoiseshell and bone specimen cabinet. The two door and twenty two drawer cabinet is raised by elegant bun feet below a rectangular ...

A Wonderful Small Round Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Vanity Powder / Trinket Box Or Jar. The Sterling Silver Top Having A Tortoise Shell Pique Inlaid With Removable Lid With En...

Uncovered sample desk made of wood, with the central part advanced and highlighted with a double chapel of architectural composition. Each of the sides has five drawers with the front decorated with tortoiseshell and an elaborate golden bronze lock shield (two rampant lions faced, located on a garland and with a shield crowned between them, in which the hollow of the key). The center of the front has two levels: the lower one has four columns with éntasis, two on each side and joined by an entablature and a top finish in dark wood, and a series of gold metal elements in the center between which it stands out, sheltered under a semicircular arch, the figure of Hercules fighting against Caco; the upper one has some moldings forming some recesses, with an important heraldic shield in the center, all enhanced with volutes towards the sides, and different elements in gilded metal, of classicist inspiration. The general scheme of the furniture responds to a very widespread and valued model in 17th century Europe, of which the best examples have been, as a rule, those of Italian manufacture, and which is continued in the eighteenth century without breaking the compositional clarity of the one that shows in this frontal but yes changing slight decorative details and elements in the area of the central chapel, above all. The practice of using tortoiseshell plates...

A fine Regency period rectangular tea caddy, veneered in panels divided by fine metal stringing. Silver metal escutcheon and key. Complete with an initialled plaque on the lid and ro...

Beautiful tortoise shell effect jewelry box attributed to Dior Home and crafted in Italy during the 1970's. This unique object will add a touch of joy and elegance to your home. Your...

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 ...

Circa 1750. Tortoiseshell and mother of pearl box with sliding top from Mexico 18th century. Beautiful designs all over. As is condition.

Inspired by Punjabi wedding chairs, the tortoise Pondichery chair is made with a hand-carved wooden base and features a hand-painted tortoiseshel...

Elegant 19th century Swedish gilt-lead mounted verre églomisé mirror, in the taste of Burchardt Precht. The rectangular mirror is framed with rich red reverse-painted glass panels de...

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...

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...

A very good quality 19th century French Boulle inlaid mantel clock having wonderful classical brass inlay to the tortoiseshell ground, a gil...

This fine table is crafted in ebonised wood and features gilt bronze mounts and Boulle style marquetry. The table is of curved, oval shape, and is inlaid with marquetry to the top, a...

A truly stunning Italian inlaid table with intricately drawn pen work to the sides and top by renown Cabinetmaker Ferdinando Pogliani. It has a st...

This cabinet was made in Flanders in the mid-17th century as a prestigious item for an affluent member of the professional classes. The significant amount of tortoishell employed dem...

Empire Snuff Box, Circa 1810 (First French Empire), Moss agate, and tortoiseshell (Caretta Caretta Linnaeus1758) 18K gold mounts (engraved and pierced border, internal collar), portr...

Louis XVI Snuff Box, Second half of the 18th Century (circa 1770–1789) France. Engraved gold mounts, tortoiseshell (Caretta Caretta, Linnaeus 1758) (écaille) interior lining, miniatu...

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...

This unique Mid Century Tall Boy and/or Secretary, made from solid oak covered by real tortoise shells fully varnished, was made in Milano by a sm...

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...

Louis XV tortoiseshell Boulle Timepiece with ‘Silent’ pull quarter repeat by St. Martin, Paris, circa 1720 Waisted case with fine ormolu mounts and cut brass inlay to the stained tortoiseshell with ‘mother of pearl’ and coloured floral decoration. Gilded top surmounted by a cherub feeding through a straw from a scallop shell over leafy corner mounts. Shaped bead-bordered glazed door applied with an apron mount of a child chromos holding a sandglass and staff, set within a leafy trail surround. Brass lined recessed arch windows to the sides, the interior of the case with symmetrical Rococo panel...

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...

Amazing French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Tortoise Shell Boulle Drawer Table. Drawers on both sides, one side is operational and the other is fixed. It has beautiful bronze angels on the si...

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock c.1860 Waisted case veneered with red tortoiseshell with finely figured brass and ormolu mounts, surmounted w...

An outstanding pair of Italian 17th century ebonized fruitwood and tortoiseshell small scale Florentine mirrors/picture frames. Each beautiful f...

Tortoise shell and chrome serving tray by Willy Rizzo made in Italy ca. 1970 Good vintage condition L 54 x D 35 x H 8 cm

French Tortoiseshell Boulle clock with ormolu mounts surmounted by an ornate central finial. Gilded dial with segmented blue enamel Roman numer...

Tortoiseshell and silver heart photograph frame date London, 1897 Maker Henry John Batson & Albert Edward Batson This frame is in excellent cond...

A very attractive George V un-used 6 piece brush and mirror set in silver and tortoiseshell with fine silver pique work to the back of each piece. Hallmarked for Hassett and Harper B...

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...

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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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...

Exquisite 17th century Spanish Colonial tortoiseshell box, beautifully decorated with intricate silver piqué inlay in a repeating design across the surface. The craftsmanship is exce...

A sensational and very high quality French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Boulle side table/desk. This stunning table is comprised of Ebony, Brass and Tortoiseshell, while being raise...

A very good quality 19th century French Boulle serpentine fronted credenza, having shaped glazed doors to either end with shelves within. The central door with classical scrolling fo...

A French Tortoiseshell and gold inlaid purse with red silk inner lining. A very pretty and unusual item, the tortoiseshell in very good condition.

A good quality pair of 19th century French Ebonized, Boulle inlaid, ormolu-mounted pedestals.

This finely engraved and inscribed tortoiseshell music box is a precious piece of French Revolution and Napoleonic history: given as a gift by the Duchess of Gdansk in 1837 to a neph...

A very good quality 19th century French Boulle inlaid side table, having gilded ormolu mounts, Sevres style porcelain plaques with classical romantic scenes, flowers and birds. The f...

A fine silver pique work and tortoiseshell inlaid photo frame by Henry Matthews. Silver hall marks for Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1916. With silver, hallmarked strut backing.

A stunning pair of Flemish early 19th century Baroque st. Tortoiseshell mirrors. Each mirror retains its original beveled mirror plates set within a beautiful unique wave like design...

An Exceptional Louis XIV Boulle Bracket Clock. Nine inch twelve piece enamel cartouche dial with Roman numerals and original hands signed ‘Jean Mino...

A fantastic vintage coastal set of two vases. Chic coiled pencil reed in a warm tortoise shell finish. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

Portrait on ivory of a lady in a hat in a brass and tortoise shell frame. French paper on back. Circa 1880s, France.

A Wonderful Sterling Silver And Tortoise Shell Perfume Bottle With A Hinged Silver And Tortoise Shell Pique Inlaid Lid. The Clear Cut Crystal Bottle Has Been Delicately Engraved And ...

Here we have a French Napoleon III period (1852-1870) Ebonised & Boulle marble topped pier cabinet. This cabinet is in excellent condition with an intricate symmetrical arabesque sty...

A good quality 19th century French Boulle inlaid serpentine shaped center table, having gilded ormolu mounts of sun bursts on four side, a mahogany lined frieze drawer and raised on ...

Set of 2 Tortoise and Ebony obelisks. From France, 1920-1940. In very good condition. Dimensions: 44H x 10.5W x 10.5D cm

Pair of French 19th Century Boulle inlaid side cabinets, each with their original black Belgium marble tops, gilded classical ormolu mouldings and mounts, canted corners with classic...

Vintage Native American ceremonial rattle / shaker fashioned out of the shell of a box turtle on a wooden stick, accented with a red wrap and beads. Dimensions: 16" x 3.75" x 2.25" ...

A refined turn-of-the-century English vanity jar, likely from a larger dressing table set. The jar features a sterling silver top with English hallmarks, beautifully inlaid into warm...

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...

In the Louis XIV style, the tortoiseshell and brass inlaid ebonized wood body, with three wooden shelves, the front with glazed doors, surmounted with a white marble top.

A stunning rare and important signed table attributed to Caillaux, (Eugène Paul Caillaux, active in the mid–19th century), Paris, ca. 1850/60. The craftsmanship is of exceptional qu...

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...

Squared Midcentury table made of a tortoiseshell Lucite surface and a chrome "X" structure. Italy circa 1970.

A rare pair of French 19th Century Boulle inlaid serpentine card tables. Each with wonderful red stained Tortoiseshell, inlaid classical decoration, gilded ormolu mounts and moulding...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Asprey London 1917 solid sterling silver Jewellery box with a faux tortoiseshell top made by the amazing Charles and Richard...

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...