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Material: Tortoise Shell
1893 Silver And Tortoiseshell Heart Shaped Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Silver and Tortoiseshell jewellery box in the shape of a heart with floral decoration on the lid, silver laces linking the silver parts to th...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Silver

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

Materials

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

Materials

Brass

Great Cartel to Ask from Eighteenth Time
Located in charmes, FR
Large cartel to pose from the 18th century, in brown tortoiseshell and brass, in very good condition, movement in Paris.
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Burl

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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Enamel, Gold

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Georgian Decagonal Ivory, Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy w/ Tented Top 18thc
Located in Savannah, GA
This lovely elongated decagon shaped tented topped tea caddy is made from ivory with ten panels separated by tortoiseshell stringing as well as tortoise outlining the bottom. Silver...
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1790s English George III Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Oval Tea Caddy with Silver Mounts From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Georgian Silver and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy is of oval shape with a Tortoiseshell exterior mounted with engraved silver stringing, a silver shield plaque below the silver escutcheon and a silver looped handle. The interior features a floating tea shelf...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

French late 17th century Louis XIV 'Religieuse Clock' by D. Champion of Paris
By D. Champion Paris
Located in HAARLEM, NL
Description The tortoise shell case with lovely gilt mounts, the movement with verge escapment and cyclode arches, the attractive dial with chronos under the chaptering. This love...
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17th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique Anglo Indian box crafted in mahogany, clad in tortoise shell, and ambitiously decorated with bone. The inside has a mirror and red felt lining.
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

Antique 1920s Silver & Tortoise Shell Page Turner by Grey & Co. London, England
Located in Andernach, DE
Antique English page turner from sterling silver and tortoise shell. Most rare piece, made and stamped by Grey & Co. London, possibly for Asprey London. The Stamp is the London Lion,...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

1900's Tortoiseshell Cigar Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Tortoiseshell cigar holder, with Japanese inspired decoration. Painted and inlaid with some losses. On one side it represent a bird on a branch in the middle of nature and on the oth...
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Late 19th Century British Anglo-Japanese Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
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Early 19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Southall, GB
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...
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Early 19th Century European Regency Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Ivory, Tortoise Shell

1903 Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box with Silver Edges
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Beautiful Tortoiseshell jewellery boxes with silver Edges and curved silver cable legs The Tortoiseshell is of light colour which enable the ...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

1920's Blond Shagreen Cigar Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Cigar box lined in cedar wood with adjustable compartments. Rectangular in shape with an elegant design and a lid with tortoiseshell edges. The pictures are part of the description....
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Early 20th Century British Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Shagreen, Wood

1915 Medium Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame
Located in Hong Kong, HK
One tortoiseshell Photograph Frames with silver rims and suede backings. A Photograph Frame with arched top and silver rim, black mate...
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Early 20th Century British Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

1900's Boulle Cigar box
By Ecole Boulle, J. C. Vickery
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Cigar Box in the style of École Boulle by JC Vickery with tortoiseshell and brass inlay, on the lid the brass badge isn't engraved. The interior is fitted with cedar wood. No keys. ...
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Early 20th Century British Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

1915 Medium Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame
Located in Hong Kong, HK
One tortoiseshell Photograph Frames with silver rims and suede backings. A Photograph Frame with arched top, Birmingham 1915, mark of G&...
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Early 20th Century British Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

1905 Tortoiseshell Card Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Small 1905 Tortoiseshell card box, with gilded gold lining and floral decoration. The dates 1860 / 1910 are engraved on the top. Inside the box, two compartment to fit two small card...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate

1924 Boulle Card box
By J. C. Vickery, Ecole Boulle
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Card Box in the style of École Boulle by JC Vickery with tortoiseshell and brass inlay, engraved on the lid by the initials "B.H.C". The interior is fitted with two card sets, a scoring block with pencil and Royal Auction Bridge card game...
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Early 20th Century British Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

1900's Tortoiseshell Box in the shape of a Book
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Tortoiseshell box in the shape of a small book, with silver hinges and locks. A small silver round inlaid piece is attached to the bound edge of the book, not yet engraved. The pict...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver Plate

1913 Small Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame
Located in Hong Kong, HK
One tortoiseshell Photograph Frames with silver rims and suede backings. A Photograph Frame with arched top, London 1913, mark of W.C fo...
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Early 20th Century British Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

1850's Tortoiseshell Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Small Silver and Tortoiseshell jewellery box, with the top of the lid and the bottom of the box being tortoiseshell. The edges of the box is ...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate

1900's Tortoiseshell and Silver Pique Work Letter Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An early 20th century tortoiseshell and silver piqué work Letter Box. The sloping front is inset with a delicately engraved design comprising of flowerheads and scrolling foliage. Th...
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Early 20th Century British Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Silver

1906 Oval Tortoiseshell Dressing Table Box with Silver Hinges
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Very fine Tortoiseshell box, mounted with a virgin silver plaque, hallmarked silver hinges. Lined with dark blue suede. This shape indicates that this box was used to store a set of ...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

A rare Indonesian tortoiseshell sirih casket with gold mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Batavia (Jakarta), 19th century, apparently unmarked H. 5 x W. 18 x D. 13 cm Before settling down to business in the former Dutch East Indies, sirih had to be offered in the most e...
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19th Century Indonesian Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Gold

Musical Snuffbox by Alibert playing 2 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century. This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several section...
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1840s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

1928 Pair of George V Silver and Tortoiseshell Photograph Frames
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Each of arched form with silver borders and plaques, one inscribed for "Victor Lightman J.P., Obt 24th July 1928", the other "Rebecca Lightman, Obt 23rd Jan 1928", with blue canvas b...
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1920s British Georgian Vintage Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

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Silver

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Ivory, Tortoise Shell

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with historical decor to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century. This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several section...
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1840s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

Antique French Cobalt & Delicate Gold Bronze "Lacework" Jewelry Box, Circa 1870.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Cobalt and Delicate Gold Bronze "Lacework" Jewelry Box, Circa 1860-1880. Tortoise shell lined.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

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 tortoiseshell drumhead case with brass inlaid decoration to a...
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1860s French Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Musical Laurencekirk Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century. This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several section...
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1840s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

Musical Snuffbox Playing 2 Tunes and Cupido on the Lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century. This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several section...
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1840s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

"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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with Flowerpot to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century. This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several section...
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1840s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes depicting a Bouquet of Flowers to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Snuffbox with music made in Switzerland in the first half of the 19th century. This rare snuffbox plays 2 melodies, on a sectional comb. The comb is thus composed of several section...
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1840s Swiss Early Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Iron, Cut Steel, Steel, Bronze

Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive Anglo Indian box crafted in mahogany and clad in tortoise shell decorated with bone straps, carved and painted floral panels, and paw feet. The inside has a mirror and bon...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, 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

A large Edwardian shaped rectangular silver and tortoiseshell piqué box
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Edwardian shaped rectangular silver and tortoiseshell piqué box, the hinged lid with a dainty basket suspended from a bow with long ribbons entwined with flowering tendrils, ...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Sicilian Tortoiseshell Frame
Located in New York, NY
Sicilian tortoiseshell frame. Antique octagonal frame in beautiful condition smoothly applied with antique tortoiseshell and original brass hook; for favourite photo or small mirror....
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

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

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

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Leather, Paper

Hague clock by Tobias Klaaijssen Vlissinghe
Located in HAARLEM, NL
A tortoiseshell veneered Hague clock with elephant ivory mounted columns and ivory padfeet by Tobias Klaaijssen Vlissinghe. Completely checked and approved...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Ivory, Tortoise Shell

19th Century Moorish Tortoiseshell and Bone Blue Velvet Lined Trinket Box
Located in High Wycombe, GB
19th Century Moorish Tortoiseshell and Bone Trinket Box, Lined with Blue Velvet. Ideal for jewellery or keepsakes or just as a decorative desk item.
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Mid-19th Century Moroccan Anglo-Indian Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone, 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

Materials

Silver

Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems
Located in London, GB
A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems Circa 1890, Going-barrel movement, Motor-view light anomaly... When wound and start/...
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1890s French Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box
Located in London, GB
A good antique composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box, German circa 1900 Going-barrel movement Setting the birds free... When wound and the sta...
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Early 1900s Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Antique Pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box
Located in London, GB
A fine antique pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box, Circa 1910, Going-barrel movement, Soft streaks of light throughout this fabulous case... When wound and start/stop slide moved to the right, the bird emerges through the pierced and tooled gilt grille, moving bone beak, wings and body from side-to-side to continuous synchronized birdsong. With the bird displaying...
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1890s Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Featuring Alternating Panels From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this fine Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rect...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Vintage Rare French Art Deco Trinket Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage art deco trinket box. This beautiful and unique piece is brass constructed with a dome lid with tortoiseshell enamel inlay. Beautiful detailed engravings in brass ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tortoise Shell Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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