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Material: Tortoise Shell
Midcentury English Oval Faux Tortoiseshell Portable Mirror, 1950s
Midcentury English Oval Faux Tortoiseshell Portable Mirror, 1950s

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

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mirror

Large Pair of 19th Century Bronze Marly Horses on Boulle Stands 32"(81cm)
Large Pair of 19th Century Bronze Marly Horses on Boulle Stands 32"(81cm)

Large Pair of 19th Century Bronze Marly Horses on Boulle Stands 32"(81cm)

By Guillaume Coustou

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive striking pair of French bronze Marly horses after Guillaume Coustou the elder 1677-1746. Mounted on ebonized, boulle inlaid pedestals. Batch 80 N/H

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19th Century French Classical Greek Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Bronze

White Caviar Bead Box Purse w Tortoiseshell Celluloid Lid and Long Strap, 1950s
White Caviar Bead Box Purse w Tortoiseshell Celluloid Lid and Long Strap, 1950s

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

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Lucite

French Louis XIV Boulle Marquetry Tortoiseshell Gilt Bronze Inkwell Desk Stand
French Louis XIV Boulle Marquetry Tortoiseshell Gilt Bronze Inkwell Desk Stand

French Louis XIV Boulle Marquetry Tortoiseshell Gilt Bronze Inkwell Desk Stand

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and magnificent fine quality antique French gilt bronze ormolu mounted André-Charles Boulle (1642-1732) style marquetry inlaid tortoise-shell sculptural encrier (inkstand). G...

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu, Brass

English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800
English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800

English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

English Georgian Chinroserie bow front tortoise shell tea caddy with a hinged tiered lid, Chinese landscape mother of pearl inlays with flanking pagodas, fences, & foliage trees, central paktong plaque and escutcheon, bone fitted interior border with two lidded tortoiseshell foil lined compartments, and resting on the original four bone ball...

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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Foil

Antique Tortoise Mother of Pearl Veneer Table Lamp, Original Finial
Antique Tortoise Mother of Pearl Veneer Table Lamp, Original Finial

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

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860
Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860

Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique rosewood French wedding chest made as a fancy and expensive gift for the bride. The rosewood chest has gilt bronze stringing and Boulle style inlay of mother-of-pearl and bro...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Norwich, GB

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

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoise Shell Sphinx Sculptures by Anthony Redmile, England, 1970s
Tortoise Shell Sphinx Sculptures by Anthony Redmile, England, 1970s

Tortoise Shell Sphinx Sculptures by Anthony Redmile, England, 1970s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of reclining sphinx's with tortoise and brass inlay's by Anthony Redmile.

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20th Century English Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoise Shell mirror ripple frame
Tortoise Shell mirror ripple frame

Tortoise Shell mirror ripple frame

Located in MILL, NL

Fantastic Tortoise shell ripple frame mirror. Dutch/Flemish, mid 20th century.

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Memento mori: a snuffbox in blonde tortoiseshell, gold, white agate. France 1820
Memento mori: a snuffbox in blonde tortoiseshell, gold, white agate. France 1820

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

Materials

Agate, Gold

Antique 18th Century Boulle Bracket Clock by Brezagez and Marchand
Antique 18th Century Boulle Bracket Clock by Brezagez and Marchand

Antique 18th Century Boulle Bracket Clock by Brezagez and Marchand

By Marchand

Located in London, GB

Antique 18th century Boulle bracket clock by Brezagez and Marchand French, circa 1740 Measures: Clock: Height 87cm, width 47cm, depth 21cm Bracket: Height 40cm, width 53cm, depth 24cm Total: Height 127cm This beautiful 18th century French bracket clock...

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

Flemish Tortoiseshell Frame with Red and Black Marbling
Flemish Tortoiseshell Frame with Red and Black Marbling

Flemish Tortoiseshell Frame with Red and Black Marbling

Located in Dallas, TX

A striking and rare Flemish frame dating from circa 1800–1820, crafted in genuine tortoiseshell with richly saturated red and black coloring. The natural marbling of the shell gives ...

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Early 1800s Finnish Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell
Tortoiseshell Double Inkwell

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 Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Tortoiseshell Patch or Rouge Box
Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Tortoiseshell Patch or Rouge Box

Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Tortoiseshell Patch or Rouge Box

Located in London, GB

A lovely little antique French Louis XV casket of scarlet tortoiseshell with superb ormolu mounts. Set on ormolu paw feet and with a profusion of ormolu mounts this lovely little box...

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1760s French Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Spanish Tortoiseshell Cabinet On Stand
Spanish Tortoiseshell Cabinet On Stand

Spanish Tortoiseshell Cabinet On Stand

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A Spanish ormolu mounted cabinet on original stands. The banks of drawers either side of a central cupboard all with red tortoise shell panels and turned columns. Standing on claw fe...

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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Fantastic French 19th Century Boulle Desk with Bronze Mounts
Fantastic French 19th Century Boulle Desk with Bronze Mounts

Fantastic French 19th Century Boulle Desk with Bronze Mounts

By André-Charles Boulle

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

Materials

Bronze

Mantel Clock 18th Century Styl Boulle by Josue Panier À Paris
Mantel Clock 18th Century Styl Boulle by Josue Panier À Paris

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 Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Mirror In Tortoise Shell And Curly Black Wood In The Style Of Antwerp Frames
Mirror In Tortoise Shell And Curly Black Wood In The Style Of Antwerp Frames

Mirror In Tortoise Shell And Curly Black Wood In The Style Of Antwerp Frames

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Mirror In Tortoise Shell And Curly Black Wood In The Style Of 17th Century Antwerp Frames, Circa 1930

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Mid-20th Century Louis XIII Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Pair of Small Walnut Tables with Boulle-Work Tops by Pillinini
Pair of Small Walnut Tables with Boulle-Work Tops by Pillinini

Pair of Small Walnut Tables with Boulle-Work Tops by Pillinini

By Pillinini

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A pair of small walnut tables with Boulle-work tops by Pillinini, each with a circular top decorated with brass and pewter marquetry, embellished with black penwork, inlaid into a to...

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1950s French Vintage Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Pair of 19th Century French Boulle Tortoiseshell Commodes
Pair of 19th Century French Boulle Tortoiseshell Commodes

Pair of 19th Century French Boulle Tortoiseshell Commodes

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An exceptionally rare pair of small late 19th Century French boulle commodes. The fronts with impressive premier-partie and contre-partie brass and tortoiseshell inlays. With finely ...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Brass

7 Toilet accessories in 925 sterling silver and tortoiseshell, early 20th century
7 Toilet accessories in 925 sterling silver and tortoiseshell, early 20th century

7 Toilet accessories in 925 sterling silver and tortoiseshell, early 20th century

Located in Catania, IT

Set of seven toiletry accessories in 925 sterling silver and tortoiseshell, early 20th century. Consists of a mirror, a pair of perfume bottles, a jar and three brushes. The mirror m...

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Early 20th Century Italian Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock

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 Furniture

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by R & C, Paris
French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by R & C, Paris

French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by R & C, Paris

Located in Norwich, GB

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock Straight sided case with green ‘tortoiseshell’ inlaid with fine brass decoration surmounted by an ormolu finial, ormolu mounts throughout and standing on raised bracket feet. Gilded and chased dial with individual cartouche blue enamel numerals and gilded centre with fine ‘blued’ steel hands. Eight day movement striking the hours and halves on a silvered bell marked R & C Paris and London and numbered 5374. C.1880 Richard et Cie were one of the smaller Parisian based manufactures known for innovation having a paper published regarding temperature compensation and precision timekeeping. The firm received several awards at the grand exhibitions...

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1880s French Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Drumhead Boulle Clock
French Tortoiseshell Drumhead Boulle Clock

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 Furniture

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Green Tortoiseshell Boule Religeuse Style Clock
French Green Tortoiseshell Boule Religeuse Style Clock

French Green Tortoiseshell Boule Religeuse Style Clock

Located in London, GB

A very attractive antique French green stained tortoiseshell boulle mantle clock in the French XVIIth century Religeuse style. Beautifully inlaid with brass & pewter. Velvet covered ...

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1890s French Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Brass, Pewter

French Mid 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Mirror
French Mid 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Mirror

French Mid 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular and most impressive large scale French mid 19th century Louis XIV st. Boulle mirror. The original beveled mirror plate is within a frame th...

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Very Rare French Boulle Marquetry Inlay Cheval Mirror
Very Rare French Boulle Marquetry Inlay Cheval Mirror

Very Rare French Boulle Marquetry Inlay Cheval Mirror

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

An extraordinary Boulle Marquetry inlaid cheval mirror in the Louis XIV Manner Constructed from bois noirci and dressed with fire gilded bronze mounts throughout, the surfaces de...

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

This magnificent Boulle-style cabinet originates from the Napoleon III period of the 19th century, showcasing the finest craftsmanship and luxurious design of its time. The piece is ...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XIV Tortoiseshell Boulle Bracket Clock
Louis XIV Tortoiseshell Boulle Bracket Clock

Louis XIV Tortoiseshell Boulle Bracket Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

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

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1710s French Louis XIV Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century Boulle Centre Table
19th Century Boulle Centre Table

19th Century Boulle Centre Table

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

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 ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Tortoise Shell

18th Century Italian Decor Cabinet
18th Century Italian Decor Cabinet

18th Century Italian Decor Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

This exquisite Italian cabinet showcases a stunning combination of antique craftsmanship and later vintage refinement. The original late 18th century drawers are adorned with intrica...

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1780s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood, Walnut

English Tortoiseshell, Silver Pique and Leather Mantel Clock
English Tortoiseshell, Silver Pique and Leather Mantel Clock

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 Furniture

Materials

Silver

Bone & Tortoise Shell Octagonal Mirrors By Anthony Redmile
Bone & Tortoise Shell Octagonal Mirrors By Anthony Redmile

Bone & Tortoise Shell Octagonal Mirrors By Anthony Redmile

Located in Stamford, CT

Great pair of Octagonal form mirrors by Anthony Redmile with chrome frames inset with bone & tortoise shell inlay.

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1970s English Vintage Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Italian Ebonized Frame, Tortoiseshell and Engraved Bone, 19th Century
Italian Ebonized Frame, Tortoiseshell and Engraved Bone, 19th Century

Italian Ebonized Frame, Tortoiseshell and Engraved Bone, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Italian ebonized frame, tortoiseshell and engraved bone, 19th century. Measures: 52 x 41cm 39.5 x 29.5cm Very good conditions.

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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Wood

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Chandelier from Charles Aznavour's Collection
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Chandelier from Charles Aznavour's Collection

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Chandelier from Charles Aznavour's Collection

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ebony, ormolu Tortoiseshell and brass inlaid chandelier from the collection of Charles Aznavour...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French Faux Tortoise Shell Ormolu Mounted Commode, Possibly Jensen
French Faux Tortoise Shell Ormolu Mounted Commode, Possibly Jensen

French Faux Tortoise Shell Ormolu Mounted Commode, Possibly Jensen

Located in Cypress, CA

Fine and impressive French Regence style faux tortoise shell ormolu-mounted commode with marble top, mid-20th century. The thick marble top over three long drawers all mounted with g...

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20th Century French Régence Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Engraved Tortoiseshell Music Box with French Revolutionary Inscription
Engraved Tortoiseshell Music Box with French Revolutionary Inscription

Engraved Tortoiseshell Music Box with French Revolutionary Inscription

Located in London, GB

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...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Chinese Tortoise Shell Finely Carved Box Canton 1840
Chinese Tortoise Shell Finely Carved Box Canton 1840

Chinese Tortoise Shell Finely Carved Box Canton 1840

Located in Sarasota, FL

Chinese tortoise shell finely carved box, Canton circ 1840, The box is carved with court scenes on both top and bottom. Finely executed edge with greek key pattern and scenes. THIS I...

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1840s Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Imperio Obelisk in Tortoiseshell Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones
Imperio Obelisk in Tortoiseshell Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones

Imperio Obelisk in Tortoiseshell Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Huge obelisk from the French imperial period in tortoiseshell with semi-precious stones resting on balls.

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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century French Gilt Tortoise Shell Clock with Base
19th Century French Gilt Tortoise Shell Clock with Base

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 Furniture

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Giltwood

Boulle Opening Game Table in Ebony Tortoise Shell and Leather
Boulle Opening Game Table in Ebony Tortoise Shell and Leather

Boulle Opening Game Table in Ebony Tortoise Shell and Leather

Located in Cesena, FC

Game table, openable, Boulle. The beautiful side table, from the 1800s, can be opened by making a rotation of the top. High quality, veneered in ebony, tortoiseshell and leather....

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Brass

George III Rococco Pressed Tortoiseshell, Ormolu, Bilston/Battersea Snuff Box
George III Rococco Pressed Tortoiseshell, Ormolu, Bilston/Battersea Snuff Box

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 Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Pair 19th Century French Boulle card tables
Pair 19th Century French Boulle card tables

Pair 19th Century French Boulle card tables

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

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...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Clock
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Clock

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking high quality French 19th century Napoleon III period ormolu, tortoiseshell, and brass inlaid Boulle clock. The clock is raised by handsome ormolu paw feet with acanthus le...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

17th Century, Tortoiseshell Framed Mirror
17th Century, Tortoiseshell Framed Mirror

17th Century, Tortoiseshell Framed Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

Flemish or Italian with double ripple frame. The back was added at a later date. Circa 1700.

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1690s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Furniture

Materials

Tortoise Shell