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Corner Cupboard Cabinet Napoleon III in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Corner cupboard cabinet, rare to be find in a red tortoiseshell marquetry Boulle style as this one
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Corner Cupboards

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze, Brass

A Large-Scaled French Louis Philippe Boulle-Work Dressing Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
; all in a deep red tortoiseshell veneer inlaid with finely detailed brasswork; the mahogany interior
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Antique 19th Century French Boxes

17th Century Antwerp Cabinet
Located in Antwerp, BE
were being built throughout Europe. Ebony, nickel, bronze, red tortoiseshell veneer. Measures: L 83
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Antique 17th Century Belgian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Louis XIV Style Cabinet, France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous Louis XIV style cabinet in ebony veneer and Boulle style marquetry in brass on red
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Writing Desk Dining Table in Boulle Marquetry, France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
marquetry inlay with brass and red tortoiseshell patterned interlacing, scrolls and foliage. Ornamentation
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Boulle Napoleon III Secretary Desk
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Chorzów, PL
red tortoiseshell with gilt bronze ornaments. Upper part is a cabinet with two drawers from the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Secretaires

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Louis XV Style Boulle Marquetry Jewelry Box, France, 1865
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Louis XV style jewelry or decorative box in Boulle Marquetry style in red tortoiseshell mother of
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Brass, Copper

Flemish Cabinet Antwerp 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
joined by a straight spacer. Blackened wood and red tortoiseshell. Antwerp work from the 17th
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Antique Late 17th Century Belgian Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood

George II Japanned 8 Day Tall Case Clock by Jonathan Wady
By Jonathan Wady 1
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine and beautiful George II black and red tortoiseshell Japanned tall case 8 day time and strike
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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Stunning 19th Century French Boulle Clock Consul Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
finals, red tortoiseshell with boulle inlaid work, shaped sides to the clock, enamel and brass dial with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XV Large Wall Console Shelf in Boulle Style Marquetry France, 18th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
, 18th century. Made in brass on a red tortoiseshell background, very beautiful ornaments in bronze. The
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Rare Napoleon III Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet, France, 1860
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
style and red tortoiseshell marquetry, gorgeous ornamentation of golden bronzes with caryatids, ingot
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Antique 1860s French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Stunning Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
shape, in ebony veneer and Boulle and brass marquetry on a background of red tortoiseshell. Gorgeous
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Stunning Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
shape, in ebony veneer and Boulle and brass marquetry on a background of red tortoiseshell. Gorgeous
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Tall Impressive Boule Vitrine Bookcase Cabinet, France, 1860
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
, blackened wood and marquetry with brass threads and brass band on red tortoiseshell on the cornice and
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Bronze

ANTIQUE FLEMISH 18TH CENTURY EBONiSED BRONZE CHERUB TORTOISESHELL SIDEBOARD
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
crafted and the Red Tortoiseshell inlay adds a dramatic sense of occasion wherever this sits Condition
Category

Antique 18th Century Sideboards

Materials

Bronze

Regence Style Bureau Plat
Located in Cheshire, GB
intricate brass embellishments on a red tortoiseshell ground and having ornate gilt metal mounts. The
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare Louis XV Desk Secretary Boulle Cabinet, France, 1865
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
style marquetry with inlaid in red tortoiseshell and brass facade, many beautiful gilt bronze ornaments
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Antique 1860s French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rare Hyppolite Pretot, Napoleon III Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France
By Hippolyte-Edme Pretot
Located in Paris, FR
Extremely Rare Napoleon III cabinet in brass and red tortoiseshell marquetry, certainly the work of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze, Brass

Rare Hyppolite Pretot, Napoleon III Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France
By Hippolyte-Edme Pretot
Located in Paris, FR
Extremely Rare Napoleon III cabinet in brass and red tortoiseshell marquetry, certainly the work of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze, Brass

Rare Hyppolite Pretot, Napoleon III Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, France
By Hippolyte-Edme Pretot
Located in Paris, FR
Extremely Rare Napoleon III cabinet in brass and red tortoiseshell marquetry, certainly the work of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze, Brass

Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Style Game Table Console Table, France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Marquetry of red tortoiseshell on brass and golden bronze ornamentations. Almost entirely in Marquetry, even
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Antique 1860s French Louis XV Game Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Regency Boulle Tortoiseshell Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, GB
Tortoiseshell Tea Chest. The Tea Chest of sarcophagus shape with a gently tapering body and a domed lid with a
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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Boulle Style Console and Gilded Bronze, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
copper background and inlay of red tortoiseshell with foliage, arabesque and fleuron motifs. Scalloped
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Antique Late 19th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

Rarity by Hyppolite Edme-Pretot Credenza in Louis XIV Style and Boulle Marquetry
By Hippolyte-Edme Pretot, André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
style doors, in Boulle style marquetry with brass on a red tortoiseshell background on the doors and on
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely stunning, antique, French red tortoiseshell and cut brass boulle, ebonized
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Antique 19th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables

Exceptional Quality French Boulle Inkstand
Located in Benington, Herts
Boulle marquetry inkstand is made from solid rosewood covered in gorgeous red tortoiseshell and finely
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Antique 1830s French More Desk Accessories

Huge, Rare Napoleon III Boulle Table Clock France, 19th Century
By Henri Picard, André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
entirely covered with brass in Boulle Marquetry style on a red tortoiseshell background, gorgeous gilded
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Boulle and Tortoiseshell Pier Cabinet
Located in London, GB
interior with central shelf. The cabinet is breathtakingly inlaid with cut brass and red tortoiseshell
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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Antique Victorian Boulle Tortoiseshell Credenza, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is an important antique Victorian ebonized, ormolu-mounted red tortoiseshell Boulle cut brass
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Antique 1860s British Cabinets

Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table ca. 1860
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely stunning, antique, French red tortoiseshell and cut brass 'boulle', ebonised
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Antique 19th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables

Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely stunning, antique, French red tortoiseshell and cut brass 'boulle', ebonised
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Antique 19th Century French Tables

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely stunning, antique, French red tortoiseshell and cut brass Boulle and ebonised
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Antique 19th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables

Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table circa 1870
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely stunning, antique, French red tortoiseshell and cut brass 'boulle', ebonised
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Antique 19th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables

Antique George IV Boulle Marquetry Inkstand circa 1820
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely stunning antique George IV red tortoiseshell and brass marquetry 'Boulle
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Antique Early 19th Century English Inkwells

Faux Tortoiseshell Pendant Light
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hanging pendant light has a white frosted glass globe surrounded by a faux tortoiseshell plastic
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Baroque Red Lacquer Faux Ivory Tortoiseshell Cabinet on Stand
Located in New York, NY
This cabinet on stand in the Baroque style features a faux ivory and tortoise shell lacquered finish. It has a center cabinet door and six smaller drawers with ebony pulls. Decorat...
Category

Vintage 1940s Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique French Boulle Centre Table or Bureau Plat
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely stunning antique French red tortoiseshell and cut brass 'boulle' ebonized
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Antique 19th Century French Center Tables

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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Antique 17th Century Cabinets

Antique Victorian Boulle Cabinet Credenza c.1870
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique Victorian ebonised walnut, gilt ormolu mounted, and red tortoiseshell
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Antique 19th Century French Credenzas

Antique French Ebonised Boulle Card Table circa 1880
Located in London, GB
This is a rare and attractive antique French red tortoiseshell and cut brass 'Boulle', ebonised
Category

Antique 19th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables

Antique French Boulle Mantel Clock On stand c.1870
Located in London, GB
Boulle, which is red tortoiseshell with cut brass inlaid decoration, and it is applied with scrolled
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Antique Victorian Serpentine Boulle Corner Cabinet 1860
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique ebonised serpentine red tortoiseshell and cut brass Boulle corner
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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Antique French Boulle Mantel Clock on Stand circa 1860
Located in London, GB
red tortoiseshell with cut brass inlaid decoration, and it is applied with scrolled ormolu mounts and
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

19th Century Taxidermy African Leopard Tortoise Shell Carapace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A taxidermy red-footed tortoiseshell (Chlenoidis Carbonarius), early 20th century (with
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Antique 19th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Pair of 19th Century Boulle Pier Cabinets
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
inlaid decoration to the red stains tortoiseshell, raised on plinth bases.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Lidded Box circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Round lidded box with portrait of a lady to the right, with a bouquet of flowers and a red scarf
Category

Antique Early 1800s European Biedermeier Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Four Piece Boxed Chrome and Bakelite Bar Tool Set from Barmates by Glo-Hill
By Glo Hill
Located in Nantucket, MA
, bottle/can opener, stirrer spoon and ice tongs with red and black mottled faux tortoiseshell Bakelite
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

19th Century French Napoleon III Boulle Console Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
19th century French Napoleon III console table. Ebonized pear-tree wood with Boulle style red
Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique Pair Victorian Ebonised Boulle Pier Cabinets
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning pair of antique Victorian ebonised walnut, gilt ormolu and Sevres mounted, red
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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Mid-19th Century Red Tortoiseshell Mirror of Large Scale
Located in London, GB
A mid-19th century red tortoiseshell mirror of large scale.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Wall Mirrors

Dutch Red Tortoiseshell Octagonal Mirror, 17th Century Style
Located in London, by appointment only
Dutch, early 20th century. A vivid faux tortoiseshell and ebonized ripple moulded octagonal
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20th Century Dutch Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Faux Red Tortoiseshell Ceramic Italian Lamp, 1980 s
Located in Hastings, GB
A superb 1980's Deco style Italian table lamp, in ceramic with a beautiful crimson tortoiseshell
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Vintage 1980s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Louis XV Style Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock with Matching Shelf
Located in Madrid, ES
Opulent Louis XV style Boulle mantel clock, with matching shelf. Extravagantly decorated in red
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

20th Century French Boulle Louis XV Style Table Clock Pendule
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and fine quality French Louis XV style boulle circa 1950s red tortoiseshell and brass inlaid
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Vintage 1950s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Napoleon III Boulle Bracket Shelf French, 1865
Located in Lambertville, NJ
, 19th century. Made in brass on a red tortoiseshell background, very beautiful ornaments in bronze. The
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Vintage 1960s French Napoleon III Wall Brackets

Materials

Brass

Silver Tortoiseshell Cigar Humidor
By John Batson Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
ranging from pink-brown to dark red. Tortoiseshell describes a type of decorative material made from the
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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Red Tortoiseshell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal red tortoiseshell for your home. Each red tortoiseshell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bone, metal and tortoise shell. There are many kinds of the red tortoiseshell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A red tortoiseshell made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. S. Marti Cie each produced at least one beautiful red tortoiseshell that is worth considering.

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