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Spanish Baroque Rosewood and Faux Tortoiseshell Coffee Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular inlaid and decorated top with turned legs and wrought iron stretchers.
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Early 1700s Spanish Baroque Antique Tortoiseshell

French Octagonal Faux Tortoiseshell Mirror, Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The French octagonal faux mirror with black accents. The mirror plate is new.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

English Tortoiseshell Shaped Snuff Box with Yellow Metal Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare English tortoiseshell shaped snuff box with yellow metal inlay.
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19th Century English Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Whieldon Creamware Tortoiseshell Plate 18th Century England, Circa 1765
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in Katonah, NY
This is a mid-18th-century creamware dish with exquisite tortoiseshell decoration. Made in England
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Creamware

Dutch Baroque Tortoiseshell Veneered Cushion Mirror of Octagonal Form
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Dutch Baroque tortoiseshell mirror of octagonal form retaining its original glass plate, circa
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Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19Th. English Colonial Tortoiseshell Bamboo Lacquer Drop-Front Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this 19Th. English Colonial Tortoiseshell Bamboo & Lacquer Drop-Front Desk . Lovely
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Late 19th Century British British Colonial Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Boulle Marquetry Cabinet with Ormolu, Tortoiseshell and Brass
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
This antique French cabinet features intricate Boulle-style brass and tortoiseshell marquetry and
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Early 19th Century French Baroque Antique Tortoiseshell

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Marble, Brass, Ormolu

Part of Our Collection of Whieldon Type Tortoiseshell Ceramics
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in Katonah, NY
18th century tortoiseshell pottery was produced by applying copper and manganese compounds to a
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18th Century and Earlier English George III Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Pottery

Regency Tea Caddy in Blonde Tortoiseshell Ivory, c. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine 'Blonde' Tortoiseshell tea caddy, dating from the early 1800s. The exterior in reflecting
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19th Century English Antique Tortoiseshell

Victorian Tortoiseshell Folding Lorgnette Gold Capped Push Button Action
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Victorian Tortoiseshell Folding Lorgnette Gold Capped Push Button Action, Decorated handle, Neck
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1880s French Late Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Large Well-Mottled English William IV Blond Tortoiseshell Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and well-mottled English William IV blond tortoiseshell dressing box; the rectangular
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19th Century English Antique Tortoiseshell

Miniature Red Tortoiseshell and Bronze Paste Set Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Miniature red tortoiseshell and bronze paste set mantel clock in early 18th century style. The
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1880s Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Bronze

Large Well-Mottled English William IV Blonde Tortoiseshell Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and well-mottled English William IV blonde tortoiseshell dressing box; the rectangular
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19th Century English Antique Tortoiseshell

Fine English tortoiseshell mother of pearl inlaid tea caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine English tortoiseshell tea caddy, the pagoda top beautifully inlaid with mother of pearl over
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19th Century English Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl

Large-Scaled English William IV Blond Tortoiseshell Jewelry Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scaled English William IV well-mottled blond tortoiseshell veneered rectangular jewelry box
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19th Century English Antique Tortoiseshell

Italian 19th Century Ebony and Tortoiseshell Cabinet on Stand
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Highly decorative Italian 19th century ebony and tortoiseshell cabinet on stand. This striking
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19th Century Baroque Antique Tortoiseshell

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Tortoise Shell, Glass, Wood

A Large-Scaled English Regency Blonde Tortoiseshell Trinket Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scaled and rare English regency blonde tortoiseshell trinket box with silver mounts; the
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19th Century English Antique Tortoiseshell

Large-Scaled English Regency Bombe-Form Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional and large-scaled English regency bombe-form tortoiseshell twin tea caddy; the shaped
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19th Century English Antique Tortoiseshell

A Richly-Colored English William IV Brown Tortoiseshell Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A richly-colored English William IV brown tortoiseshell dressing box with ivory detailing; the
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19th Century English Antique Tortoiseshell

French Boulle, Brass and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, 19th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare 19th Century French Boulle, Brass and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. Elaborate boulle work, French
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Brass

An Elegant Tortoiseshell Wall Hanging Mirror English c.1890
Located in London, GB
An elegant tortoiseshell wall hanging mirror, with a beautiful light & shade patina on the rounded
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19th Century British Antique Tortoiseshell

Rare English Tortoiseshell Silver Postal Scales London 1896-97
Located in London, GB
Rare English tortoiseshell & silver postal scales with original weights dated London 1896-97. We
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19th Century British Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Red Tortoiseshell Napoleon III Boulle Style Cabinet, France, 1870
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous cabinet in blackened wood veneer and Boulle style inlay with brass and red tortoiseshell
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Tortoiseshell

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Brass, Bronze

Tortoiseshell Traveling Clock Barometer by Vickery London Dated 1912
By Vickery
Located in London, GB
A rare antique tortoiseshell traveling clock barometer by Vickery London silver hinged dated London
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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoiseshell

A Spanish Early 19th Century Tortoiseshell Cabinet on Stand
Located in London, GB
Spanish, circa 1820 An early nineteenth century tortoiseshell cabinet with eight drawers, with
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19th Century Spanish Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoiseshell Traveling Clock Barometer by Vickery London Dated 1912
By Vickery
Located in London, GB
A rare & attractive antique tortoiseshell & silver hinged traveling clock barometer by Vickery
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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoiseshell

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Silver

An Impressive Silver Tortoiseshell Photo Frame Dated London 1913
Located in London, GB
An impressive silver & tortoiseshell photo frame hall-marked London 1913 by maker Charles Dumenil
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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoiseshell

Unusual Pair of Early 20th Century Murano Tortoiseshell Lamps
Located in London, GB
Italy, Murano, circa 1930 An unusual pair of early twentieth century Murano tortoiseshell lamps of
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Tortoiseshell

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Murano Glass

Rare Silver Tortoiseshell Double Photo Frame Dated Chester 1923
Located in London, GB
A rare hinged double photo frame in English silver with inner tortoiseshell boarder & presented in
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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoiseshell

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Silver

Gold, Enamel, Tortoiseshell and Lacquer Box, Louis XV Period
By Julien Alaterre
Located in Paris, FR
or tortoiseshell powder inlaid with thin bands of pink gold. A yellow gold mounting embellished with
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1760s French Louis XV Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Gold, Enamel, Tortoiseshell and Lacquer Box, Louis XV Period
By Julien Alaterre
Located in Paris, FR
or tortoiseshell powder inlaid with thin bands of pink gold. A yellow gold mounting embellished with
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1760s French Louis XV Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Enamel, Gold

secretary Boulle tortoiseshell and brass marquetry, early 20th century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in NICE, FR
Napoleon III secretary in Boulle tortoiseshell marquetry and brass, patterned with interlacing
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

French tortoiseshell celluloid and paste long drop earrings, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
into an imitation 'tortoiseshell' early plastic/celluloid. These benefit from being incredibly light
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Tortoiseshell

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Base Metal

1920s French tortoiseshell celluloid and paste long drop earrings
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
into an imitation 'tortoiseshell' early plastic/celluloid. These benefit from being incredibly light
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1920s French Antique Tortoiseshell

Antique French Boulle and Tortoiseshell Card Table, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely, antique, French inlaid 'Boulle' and tortoiseshell, ebonised card table with
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Tortoiseshell

Italian Style Small Bargueño, Tortoiseshell, Bone, Wood, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Bargueño or litter bin in Italian style. Tortoiseshell, bone, wood. XVII century. Rectangular
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Other

ANTIQUE FLEMISH 18TH CENTURY EBONiSED BRONZE CHERUB TORTOISESHELL SIDEBOARD
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
18th Century Flemish breakfront sideboard with Bronze Cherub Repoussé panels and Tortoiseshell inlay
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18th Century Antique Tortoiseshell

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Bronze

19th century Ebonised and Faux tortoiseshell Italian mirror - 2
Located in Malton, GB
faux tortoiseshell is also a beautiful feature that contrasts with the ebonised frame perfectly. 90cm
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19th Century Antique Tortoiseshell

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Beech

19th century Ebonised and faux tortoiseshell Italian mirror - 1
Located in Malton, GB
faux tortoiseshell is also a beautiful feature that contrasts with the ebonised frame perfectly. 92cm
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19th Century Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Beech

Fine 17th Century Tortoiseshell and Ebony Cabinet on Stand
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine late 17th century Flemish cabinet on stand. The red-stained tortoiseshell with ebony
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17th Century Antique Tortoiseshell

English Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Card Case, Circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Georgian-era tortoiseshell card case of refined, minimalist form, circa 1830 or earlier, the
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Early 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Shell

Important Silver Viennese Enamel Mounted Tortoiseshell Jewelry Cabinet Box
Located in Queens, NY
Important Silver & Viennese enamel mounted repousse tortoiseshell jewelry cabinet box in the
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19th Century Austrian Renaissance Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Metal, Silver, Enamel

Antique Boulle Red Tortoiseshell Bonheur Du Jour circa 1870
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique French Red Tortoiseshell and cut brass inlaid ebonised Boulle, Bureau de
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Late 19th Century French Antique Tortoiseshell

Tortoiseshell Paper Knife with Sterling Repousse Handle Cupid and Lovers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pretty English tortoiseshell paper knife or page turner, the sterling chased handle hallmarked
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Shapely English William IV Bombe-Form Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shapely Englisn William IV bombe-form tortoiseshell tea caddy with wooden bun feet; the coved lid
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19th Century English Antique Tortoiseshell

Antique Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Hand Mirror, Hallmarked London, 1915
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1915, this very handsome, antique tortoiseshell and sterling silver hand
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1910s British Art Deco Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Regency Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Pagoda Top, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
An excellent and rare Regency Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy ENGLISH Circa 1820 The caddy measures 7
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Late 18th Century German George III Antique Tortoiseshell

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Fruitwood

Antique Tortoiseshell Whieldon Ware Dishes Made in England circa 1765
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer these three mid-18th century English tortoiseshell ware dishes, also known
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Mid-18th Century Great Britain (UK) Folk Art Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Creamware

Tortoiseshell and Silver Cigar Box Pearce and Thompson, Birmingham, 1897
By Pearce Thompson
Located in London, GB
mounts are in a good gauge of silver. The tortoiseshell is in excellent condition and retains its natural
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Late 19th Century British Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Silver

6 Antique Tortoiseshell Sterling Silver Place Card Holders, London, 1914
By William Comyns
Located in London, London
Tortoiseshell & Sterling Silver Place Card Holders or Menu Holders, feature silver inlay to the tortoiseshell
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1910s English Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Sterling Silver

George Jones Majolica Plate Tortoiseshell Mottling, Green Leaves on Turquoise
By George Jones
Located in Banner Elk, NC
George Jones Majolica Plate, the Center with Tortoiseshell Mottling, the 9.25-in plate with
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1870s English Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Majolica

George Jones Majolica Plate Tortoiseshell Mottling, Green Leaves on Turquoise
By George Jones
Located in Banner Elk, NC
George Jones Majolica Plate, the Center with Tortoiseshell Mottling, the 9.25-in plate with
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1870s English Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Majolica

George Jones Majolica Plate Tortoiseshell Mottling, Green Leaves on Turquoise
By George Jones
Located in Banner Elk, NC
George Jones Majolica Plate, the Center with Tortoiseshell Mottling, the 9.25-in plate with
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1870s English Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Majolica

George Jones Majolica Plate Tortoiseshell Mottling, Green Leaves on Turquoise
By George Jones
Located in Banner Elk, NC
George Jones Majolica Plate, the Center with Tortoiseshell Mottling, the 9.25-in plate with
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1870s English Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Majolica

Early 20th Century Tortoiseshell Silver Photograph Frame Sheffield 1913-1914
By Walker Hall
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century Tortoiseshell & sterling silver photograph frame date Sheffield 1913-1914 by
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1910s English Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Sterling Silver

An Ormolu Mounted Brass And Tortoiseshell Boulle-style Mirror
Located in London, GB
With label to reverse reading 'from J. A. BUTTI & SON, Fine Art Collectors and Dealers in Articles of Virtu, 7 QUEEN STREET, EDINBURGH'
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19th Century English Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Glass

Exceptional Late 18th Century English Tea Caddy in Tortoiseshell
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional quality late 18th century English octagonal tea caddy in tortoise shell with a reverse painted allegorical lozenge on the front. Excellent overall condition, with some...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Tortoiseshell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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Antique Tortoiseshell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique tortoiseshell for your home. Each antique tortoiseshell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bone, tortoise shell and metal. There are many kinds of the antique tortoiseshell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique tortoiseshell is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Regency, Georgian and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique tortoiseshell that is appealing in its simplicity, but Wedgwood, John Batson Sons and Mappin Webb produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Tortoiseshell?

Prices for an antique tortoiseshell start at $91 and top out at $160,009 with the average selling for $4,457.