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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Haircombs Yellow Gold Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Pair of 19th Century Art Nouveau Haircombs in Gold and Tortoiseshell, Portugal, circa 1880. A rare
Category
Late 19th Century Portuguese Art Nouveau Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
English Regency
Boulle Work
Inlaid Still Life Pictures, Pair, circa 1815
Located in Kinderhook, NY
'contre-partie' finely engraved inlays in brass, pewter, silver-on-copper, and "faux" tortoiseshell
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass, Copper, Pewter
Grand Tour Scent Box With Ruby Red Bottles
Located in Tampa, FL
rosewood with a tortoiseshell medallion and the interior is lined in silk and velvet with a trim. The
Category
1880s Italian Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Brass
Georges BASTARD Art Deco Showjumper Porcelain Bottle 1924, Paris Olympic Games
By Georges Bastard
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
attention with objects made from very delicate materials such as mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and ivory
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pair of 17th Century Spanish Baroque Gilt Bronze Mounted Cabinets on Stands
Located in Benington, Herts
and tortoiseshell cabinets of grand scale with interesting provenance.
Spanish, circa 1680
Category
Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Ebony
Large Art Nouveau Hand Carved Tortoise Shell Pendant, circa 1890, Paris
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large Art Nouveau hand-carved orchid tortoiseshell pendant - the detail is exquisite. Tiny pins
Category
Late 18th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Shell
$431 Sale Price
25% Off
Continental 19th century Mecca and Brass Boulle tilt top side table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
round and tiltable Boulle top. The top with a brown Tortoiseshell and Brass inlay showcases exceptional
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Brass
Antique English Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars
Sons
By Leuchars
Son
Located in Northampton, GB
decorated to the outside with inlaid brass and red tortoiseshell boulle work. The exterior is finished with
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Boulle chest of drawers, France, circa 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Materials: Wood, brass
Finish: Polish, tortoiseshell
Countertop: Stone countertop
Category
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho Bakelite Bangle- Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
often includes rich tones like amber, green, red, or tortoiseshell patterns. In the case of a Boho style
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tortoiseshell
$295 / set
Unusual 18th Century French Boulle
Brass Inlaid Snuff Box w/ Candleholder
Located in Atlanta, GA
, renowned for its intricate gilt and inlaid brass decoration against a tortoiseshell base. Measuring a 3.375
Category
18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Brass
Longcase Clock, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
foliate frets and simulated tortoiseshell hood pillars, the broken arch trunk door decorated with three
Category
18th Century Antique Tortoiseshell
$38,481
A George Jones Majolica Chestnut Pitcher, Leaves and Blossoms, English, ca. 1869
By George Jones
Located in Banner Elk, NC
branch base, the interior glazed in turquoise, the reverse with tortoiseshell mottling and black painted
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Majolica
French Bronze Baroque Bust “Boy”, patinated bronze, François Duquesnoy school
By François Duquesnoy
Located in Valladolid, ES
Duquesnoy school, decorated with tortoiseshell look alike inlays. The bust shows a clear influence from
Category
1790s French Baroque Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Bronze
$1,589 Sale Price
62% Off
Rare Large Antique Boulle Marquetry Centre Table Henry Dasson Wallace Collection
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
cabinetmaker to Louis XIV, whose intricate inlay technique combining brass, tortoiseshell, pewter, and ebony
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Granite, Brass, Ormolu
French 19th century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Ormolu and Hardstone vitrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
exceptionally well executed faux green Tortoiseshell background. Above is the polished Ebony top which follows
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Stone, Ormolu
Salon Boulle Chest of Drawers Chest of Drawers Napoleon III, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Boulle technique with tortoiseshell. In the structured front there are two wide glass doors, also curved
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Brass
$6,330 Sale Price
20% Off
Charles Schneider Verre de France Art Nouveau Rubaniers Cameo Glass Table Lamp
By Le Verre Francais, Charles Schneider
Located in Mexico City, MX
in orange and brown with tortoiseshell finish. The base is signed on the base.
Category
1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Lamp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. The new lampshade features a black exterior and silver, tortoiseshell pattern on the interior. The
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
A George Jones Majolica Candlestick Stand with Acorns and Oak Leaves, ca. 1870
By George Jones
Located in Banner Elk, NC
reverse with tortoiseshell mottling,' GJ' monogram, and the design number '1471' to the thumbprint reserve.
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Majolica
Vintage Tortoise Lucite Bangle with Rhinestones- a Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
known for its durability and glossy finish. The tortoiseshell pattern is typically a mix of rich brown
Category
Late 19th Century Retro Antique Tortoiseshell
George Jones Majolica Maple Leaf and Ferns Plate on a Brown Ground, ca. 1870
By George Jones
Located in Banner Elk, NC
glazed in green and brown tortoiseshell mottling, with painted design number to the thumbprint reserve
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Majolica
George Jones Majolica Maple Leaf and Ferns Plate on a Brown Ground, ca. 1870
By George Jones
Located in Banner Elk, NC
glazed in green and brown tortoiseshell mottling, design number '2584,' which corresponds to the entry
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Majolica
Large Antique French Boulle Napoleon III Marquetry Box
By Audige
Located in Vilnius, LT
inlaid brass and tortoiseshell and red silk textile inside.
Including key.
Signed: Audige 40 Place de la
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Brass
Indo Portuguese- Cabinet
Located in Mexico City, MX
, key Portuguese colonies in India. They feature intricate inlays of ivory, tortoiseshell, mother-of
Category
18th Century Portuguese Spanish Colonial Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Silver
$38,000
British Silver Victorian Embossed Heart Shaped Dressing Mirror Flowers Scrolls
By William Comyns
Located in Glenford, NY
tortoiseshell, as well as beautiful Victorian and Art Nouveau styles.
Establishing his company in 1858, Comyns
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gold and ivory snuffbox depicting Mars, Venus and Cupid, France 1750.
Located in Milan, IT
Round snuffbox, made out of gold, ivory and tortoiseshell. Purely neoclassic, the surfaces are
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Gold
A Fine Antwerp 17th Century Painted Table Cabinet
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
removable and shows secret drawers at the rear.
Similar examples but with red tortoiseshell exteriors are
Category
17th Century Belgian Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
Charles Théodore Frère Orientalist Oil Painting
By Charles Théodore Frère
Located in New York, NY
painted to mimic tortoiseshell with a pale green velour liner.
Circa 1888
Signed
Oil on wood panel
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
BOULLE CABINET 19th Century French Napoleon III
Located in Madrid, ES
BOULLE CABINET
19th Century French Napoleon III,
Marquetry in ebonized wood, tortoiseshell and
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Bronze
Pair 19th Century Boulle pier cabinets
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
, red tortoiseshell inlaid panels to the single doors, opening to reveal and shelf within and raised on
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Metamorphosis in Motion: A Victorian Glimpse of British Butterflies, 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
markings. The eyespots are a fine example of evolutionary adaptation for defense.
2. **Large Tortoiseshell
Category
1890s British Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Paper
Two English Antique ‘Milton’ Shields in the Style of Elkington
By Elkington
Co.
Located in London, GB
banishment from Eden. These 19th century interpretations, crafted from imitation ivory and tortoiseshell
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Resin
Tortoise
Pleated Shell Limpets Print Naturalists Miscellany by Shaw and Nodder
Located in Van Nuys, CA
that showcases intricate, tortoiseshell-like patterns in rich shades of brown and golden yellow. Its
Category
1810s English Georgian Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Paper
$262 Sale Price
25% Off
Georges BASTARD Art Deco Rower Porcelain Bottle 1924, Paris Olympic Games
By Georges Bastard
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and ivory. He produces a large number of boxes, paper knives, candyboxes
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Napoleon III, Desk, Center Table, Bronze, Inlaid Tortoise, France, 19th Century
Located in Manhasset, NY
century. The table features a finely shaped top with a tortoiseshell-inspired center, bordered by
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Bronze
Large Pair 19th Century French Boulle Cabunets
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large and impressive pair of 19th century French Boulle Tortoiseshell inlaid side cabinets, each
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
$30,785 Sale Price
20% Off
Still Life Oil on Board Paintings
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Flemish style, 17th century oil on board still life paintings. In faux tortoiseshell
Category
1920s Finnish Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Paint
$1,650 / set
Erotic Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
this burlwood and tortoiseshell container, this highly detailed tableau of two women in the throes of
Category
19th Century European Other Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Glass
$7,850
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze
Boulle Barometer
Thermometer Gervais Durand
By Gervais Durand
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Pair of fine Antique Gilt Bronze Mounted Tortoiseshell Inlaid Ebonized Boulle Marquetry
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Bronze, Brass
$9,800 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Beautiful George II Gold Mounted Etui Made in London, circa 1745
Located in London, GB
gold and tortoiseshell handle, unusually inset with perfect filigree, scroll, shells and trellis work
Category
18th Century English George II Antique Tortoiseshell
Georges BASTARD Art Deco White Boxer Porcelain Bottle 1924, Paris Olympic Games
By Georges Bastard
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
very delicate materials such as mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and ivory. He produces a large number of
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Georges BASTARD French Art Deco Waiter Porcelain Bottle, Paris Olympic Games
By Georges Bastard
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell and ivory. He produces a large number of boxes, paper knives, candyboxes
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pair 19th Century French Boulle card tables
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
stained Tortoiseshell, inlaid classical decoration, gilded ormolu mounts and mouldings. The gate leg
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Tortoise Shell
$27,486 Sale Price
20% Off
Daisy Makeig-Jones Wedgwood Brown Lustre Miniature Bowl
By Daisy Makeig-Jones, Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
glaze. This stunning brown tortoiseshell glaze is not often seen and was most likely achieved through
Category
1910s English Art Deco Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Porcelain
Carl Ranch
s efft Small Antique Mantel Clock From 1850s
Located in Lejre, DK
intricate inlaid tortoiseshell with brass accents, showcasing the fine craftsmanship of the period. The
Category
1850s French Rococo Revival Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Brass
PERFUME BOX WITH LID French Napoleon III 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PERFUME BOX WITH LID
French Napoleon III 19th Century
in ebonised wood, tortoiseshell and gilded
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Wood
Pair Boulle Pier Cabinet Ebonised Inlay Antique 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
technique known as "Boulle work."
This technique involves intricate inlays of brass and tortoiseshell
Category
1850s Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Ormolu French Cartel Clock on its Stand, Mantle Clock, Napoleon III Era
By Ecole Boulle, Napoléon III
Located in Bochum, NRW
tortoiseshell-style inlaid panels. The white enameled dial has fancy pierced brass hands and a beaded bezel. It
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Brass
Watch Holder In Gilt Bronze And Red Tortoise Shell XVIII
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover a rare and precious collector's item: this gilded bronze and red tortoiseshell timepiece
Category
18th Century French Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Bronze
Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
striking burlwood, this unassuming box features a lining of precious tortoiseshell and a false bottom
Category
19th Century English Other Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Burl
Pair of Italian 17th Century Small Scale Florentine Mirrors/Picture Frames
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding pair of Italian 17th century ebonized fruitwood and tortoiseshell small scale
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Fruitwood
Tortoise Shell Glove Box and Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Victorian silver plate and tortoiseshell basket. And tortoiseshell glove box.
The box measures
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Tortoise Shell
$4,600 / set
1890s Yellow Gold and Enamel Parasol Handle and Rib Tips
By Thomas Brigg
Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
delicate jewelry work of their tortoiseshell and amber handles, or the weaving of the special silk they use
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
17th-18th Century Spanish Colonial Box With Domed Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Spanish Colonial inlaid bone and faux tortoiseshell domed top box. Original hammered iron hinges
Category
1690s Spanish Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Actor Portraits: Four Kabuki Figures in Edo-Period Style, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
theatrical forms. Specific patterns, such as tortoiseshell, cranes, or pine trees, signified longevity
Category
1880s Antique Tortoiseshell
Materials
Paper
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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.
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