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19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver-Mounted 2-Compartmented Box, European, possibly
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
Category

Antique 18th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abalone Shell Box, Alpaca Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Mexican Mid-Century Modern Abalone Shell Box, Alpaca Silver Offered for sale is a Mexican Mid
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

19th century round tortoise shell box with silver plate surround and feet.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Round tortoise shell box with stamped silver plate surrounds and feet. Top bears wreath crest
Category

Antique 1890s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Mexican Sterling Silver and Abalone Shell Pill Box by Villalobos, 1970s
Located in Toronto, CA
sterling silver box features a domed lid inlaid with iridescent abalone shell arranged in geometric panels
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Sundial Shell- Shaped Silver-Plated Metal Trinket Case Box, 70s
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale a small vintage box with a sculptural shape inspired by an
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

English Georgian Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Silver Winged Paw Feet, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian Tortoise shell hinged sewing box with a gadrooned molded edge lid, fitted tufted
Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Early 20th century Shell Pattern Silver Plate Christofle Menagère, 1920s
By Christofle
Located in LEGNY, FR
Menagère from Christofle shell model in silver plate which includes 97 pieces: - 12 large spoons
Category

Vintage 1920s French Knife Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

20th Century Italian Silver Boxes Shell-Shaped on feet with gilted interior
By Ge.Ca
Located in VALENZA, IT
Shell-shaped box in solid 800 silver completely handmade. The lower part and the lid have been
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1990s Italian Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Scottish Silver Mounted Tiger Cowary Shell Snuff Box, 1817
Located in valatie, NY
Scottish silver mounted tiger cowary shell snuff box, 1817. The hinged lid is inscribed with "W
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mint C. and Large Antique Display Shell Box w. Beveled Glass Top Silver Spoons
Located in Lisse, NL
Fine quality and condition, 1860s box with perfect working silver lock and key. This handcrafted
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
is lined with a black felt and has a removable lid. The box rests on sterling silver ball and claw
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Marble, Sterling Silver

Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box
Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box
$1,840 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
Austrian 18th or Early 19th Century Gilt Silver Box with Shell Motifs
Located in New York, NY
Austrian 18th or early 19th century gilt continental silver box, beautifully adorned with
Category

Antique 18th Century Austrian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) Cowrie shell snuff box with hinged
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Austrian Tortoise Shell Silver Box
Located in Delft, NL
Austrian Tortoise shell Silver box Austrian Tortoise shell Silver box in the shape of an envelope
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Austrian Tortoise Shell Silver Box
Austrian Tortoise Shell Silver Box
$1,306
H 2.76 in W 2.17 in D 0.6 in
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
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Edward Souter Barnsley Co. Sterling Silver Tortoiseshell Powder Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 1894 antique Edward Souter Barnsley & Co. sterling silver and tortoiseshell powder box decorated
Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-20th Century Tiffany Co. Sterling Shell and Dolphin Box
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Tiffany & Co. rectangular sterling silver cigarette box rests on four inverted cabriole feet. Top
Category

Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900
By Bontems
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Singing bird box by bontems of Paris, Circa 1900. Tortoisesheel embellished with
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

1905 Edwardian Leather, Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Letter Box
Located in Morristown, NJ
1905, England, Unusual and striking Edwardian letter box with leather sides. The curved top and
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewellery Box William Comyns
By William Comyns
Located in Northampton, GB
introduce into the market this stunning Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewellery Box by William Comyns. The
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewellery Box William Comyns
Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewellery Box William Comyns
$12,791
H 5.52 in W 7.68 in D 5.52 in
17th Century Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell Box with Silver Piqué Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite 17th century Spanish Colonial tortoiseshell box, beautifully decorated with intricate
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Antique 1690s Spanish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863
Located in Norton, MA
Antique a Victorian silver and simulated tortoise shell case, the lid with an applied monogram
Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Tortoiseshell Casket Box With Rippled Serpentine Sides
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Dutch 18th century Tortoiseshell box with rippled serpentine sides embellished with silver
Category

Antique 1780s Dutch Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Pair of English Tortoise Shell Victorian Silver Mounted Tea Caddies c.1890 w/ Original Keys.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

French Cheese Spreader in the Shape of a Shell with Four Knives
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Recently acquired from Paris...A unique set of four cheese spreaders in a holder of a resin shell
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Knife Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel

French Cheese Spreader in the Shape of a Shell with Four Knives
French Cheese Spreader in the Shape of a Shell with Four Knives
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
H 6 in W 5 in D 3.13 in
Vintage Turtle Box by Antony Redmile
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in Palm Beach, FL
lid handle and silver plate on brass head and legs. Signed Antony Redmile inside the box.
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Vintage Turtle Box by Antony Redmile
Vintage Turtle Box by Antony Redmile
$4,750
H 6.5 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Inlaid with floral sprays of engraved mother of pearl and brass From our Sewing Box collection, we
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box
Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box
$3,810
H 4.34 in W 10.44 in D 7.88 in
Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box Edinburgh c1823
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver cowry shell snuff box Date : Hallmarked in Edinburgh for an uknown maker
Category

Antique 1820s Scottish Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Plated Folding Shell Biscuit Box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Offered for sale is this Victorian antique silver plated folding shell biscuit box having an
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Sheffield and Silverp...

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Folding Shell Biscuit Box
Antique Silver Plated Folding Shell Biscuit Box
$891
H 9.06 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
Gabriella Crespi Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Box
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in New York, NY
Gabriella Crespi tortoise and sterling silver box. Vintage Crespi cylindrical cigarette case with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Clam Necessaire Etui Sewing Box
By Palais Royal
Located in Northampton, GB
Royal Necessaire Etui. The Etui of rare clam shell shape framed in ormolu with engraved mother of pearl
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Antique Early 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Set of 6 Silver Tortoise Shell Place Card Holders Original Box, Ryrie Jewelers
By E.S. Barnsley Co. Ltd.
Located in valatie, NY
Set of 6 Silver and Tortoise Place Card Holders in the Original Box. They were retailed by Ryrie
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century English Tortoiseshell Hinged Box with Silver Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century English tortoiseshell hinged box with silver decorations.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Cowrie shell snuff box Date : c1820 Period : George III / Regency Origin : Most likely
Category

Antique 1820s British Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820
Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820
$401
H 1.19 in W 2.6 in D 2.25 in
Antique Silver Plate Triple Shell Shaped Biscuit Box Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian triple clam shell shaped silver plated biscuit box bearing
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Tortoise Cigarette and Match Box with Sterling Mounts. Priced per box.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Tortoise cigarette and match box with sterling mounts. Priced per box. We also have numerous other
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Double Shell Silver Plated Folding Biscuit Barrel or Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique biscuit barrel or box was made by the Reproduction Sheffield & Silver Plate firm of
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Andrea by Sadek Victorian Style Silver Plated Clam Shell Biscuit Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Andrea by Sadek Victorian Style Silver Plated Clam Shell Biscuit Box. Circa late 20th
Category

Late 20th Century Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

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
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Foil

Tortoiseshell Silver Mounted Tea Caddy by Deakin Francis
By Deakin Francis
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING With Mounted Intricate Silver Work From our Tea Caddy collection, we are
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

English Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy by Saunders and Shepherd
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Petit Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy From our Tea Caddy
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Conus Seashell Box, Sterling Mounts, Hallmarked, Italy, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Conus seashell box with sterling silver mounts - side hinge - unidentified hallmarks to the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Silver Bone Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Silver & Bone Details
Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Vintage Coasters in Capiz Pearl Shell Set of 6 in Holder Box
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of 6 coasters in a holder box feature capiz, abalone, pearl shell designs with
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Barware

Materials

Shell, Pearlware

FRENCH 1925 Art-Deco Black Lacquer White Egg-Shell Lacquer Cigarette Case
Located in Miami, FL
lacquer and white-gray eggshells lacquer. The box is fitted with a concealed seven-barrels hinge and a
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

FRENCH 1925 Art-Deco Black Lacquer 
White Egg-Shell Lacquer Cigarette Case
FRENCH 1925 Art-Deco Black Lacquer 
White Egg-Shell Lacquer Cigarette Case
$2,760 Sale Price
20% Off
H 5.03 in W 3.19 in D 0.39 in
English Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Card Case, Circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
surfaces composed of richly patterned shell plates in mottled honey, chestnut, and espresso tones, the
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Antique Early 19th Century English British Colonial Snuff Boxes and Toba...

Materials

Shell

Fine 17th Century Dutch Colonial Armorial Tortoiseshell Silver Box, Dated 1691
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A dutch tortoiseshell box with two engraved silver plaques Amsterdam, 1691, with maker's mark of
Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

An Indo-Portuguese colonial tortoiseshell veneered wooden casket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
India, probably made in Gujarat for Portuguese Goa, late 17th/early 18th century The tortoiseshell laid over gold foil, and the interior with red lacquer and possibly later added re...
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Rare Asprey London Sterling Silver 1917 Jewelry Box Charles Richard Comyns
By Asprey Garrard Limited, Asprey International Limited, Charles George Asprey
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Asprey London 1917 solid sterling silver
Category

Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
Green tortoiseshell tea caddy from England. With two interior covers raised on four silver ball
Category

Antique 1870s English Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
$6,750
H 6 in W 7 in D 4 in
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
Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
$6,961 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3.74 in W 4.53 in D 3.15 in
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.
Category

Antique 1860s English Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
$6,500
H 4.5 in W 14.5 in D 8 in
English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
silver badge. English, circa 1870.
Category

Antique 1870s English Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
$3,950
H 5.25 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Antique English Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Chest of tapered rectangular shape with silver stringing, a silver ball finial
Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver Plate

Immaculate Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Tampa, FL
caddy showcases fine craftsmanship and exquisite materials. The caddy features sterling silver trim
Category

Antique 1820s British Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Immaculate Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Immaculate Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
$8,000
H 7.5 in W 11.5 in D 6.5 in
One of a kind Ceramic Shell shaped box signed by Hans Hedberg, 1960s
By Hans Hedberg
Located in Paris, FR
Hans Hedberg (1917-2007) Swedish ceramist who had his studio in Biot, near Nice in France. Shell
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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