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Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
boxed inkwell crafted in wood and carefully embellished around, with faux tortoise shell. It is fitted
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Sterling Silver

Burmese Kammavaca Giltwood Box, Stand, and Manuscript, 18th/19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
foil backed glass "gem", surrounded by shell inlay, and embellished with green and silver foil backed
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Rococo Lacquer

Materials

Foil, Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf

Late 19th C Faux Tortoieiseshell Cigar Box
Located in Larkspur, CA
This beautiful Victorian Anglo Indian cigar or jewelry box is highly unique and unusual, it is one
Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Edwardian Silver and Tortoise Shell Trinket Box, London, 1909
By William Cummings
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A fabulous English Edwardian silver heart-shaped trinket box with tortoise shell and silver inlaid
Category

Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silverplated Brass Shell motif Box
Located in Oaks, PA
Silverplated Brass Shell motif Box, realistically cast and chased,
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Aesthetic Movement Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Irish George III Silver Mounted Shell Snuff Box by Aeneas Ryan
Located in New York, NY
This Irish George III period snuff box, made in Dublin, is formed by a large olive shell mounted
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver Mounted Jewel Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare large and beautiful Victorian silver mounted jewel box of serpentine shape with a domed lid
Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Silver

Red Tortoiseshell Silver Edged Art Deco Trinket Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Art Deco red tortoiseshell trinket box with silver edge on the top. The interior is lined with
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Miniature Card Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tortoiseshell & Ivory Card box with press button catch and the word "Patience" in sliver on the lid
Category

Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Materials

Silver

19th C. Tortoise Shell Box Inlayed w Silver and Mother of Pearl
Located in Chamblee, GA
19th Century finely detailed tortoise box inlayed with silver and mother of pearl stems, leaves
Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

English regency tortoise shell ivory and silver tea caddy
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
. Beside being banded in ivory it has inlaid radiating silver in the top ,a silver plaque and front
Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

English Art Deco Tortoiseshell Silver Jewelry Box by C. B. C.
By C. B. C.
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully shaped tortoiseshell box with formed lid and silver hinge and push button opener by C
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Anthony Redmile: Signed Decorative Box
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Anthony Redmile: fine silver plated decorative box with tesselated tortoise shell and rose quartz
Category

Vintage 1970s English Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Tortoise Shell box
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Nice size toroise shell box probably a tourist pc.
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Regency Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Sterling Silver and Velvet, circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
Regency tortoise shell tea caddy with sterling silver, velvet interior, circa 1820.
Category

Antique 1820s Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell Box Mexico
Located in Montecito, CA
Extremely fine and rare 18th Century Spanish Colonial tortoiseshell box from Mexico. Silver
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Mexican Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Regency Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Sterling Silver Monogrammed EH, circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
Regency tortoise shell tea caddy with sterling silver monogrammed EH, velvet and paper interior
Category

Antique 1820s Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

Novelty George 111 Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box, Dated circa 1790
Located in London, GB
George 111 silver cowrie shell snuff box, dated circa 1790 Mounted in unmarked silver with a
Category

Antique 1790s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Musical Laurencekirk Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece. Although the mechanism
Category

Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with Flowerpot to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. this is typical of early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece
Category

Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

William Spratling Sterling Silver Tortoise Shell Hand Motif Box
By William Spratling
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a rare circa 1950 sterling silver and tortoise shell box by William Spratling of
Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tortoise Shell And Sterling Box by Spratling
Located in Pasadena, CA
Choice little box in perfect condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes with historical decor to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. this is typical of early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece. on
Category

Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

Musical Snuff Box Playing 2 Tunes depicting a Bouquet of Flowers to the lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. this is typical of early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece
Category

Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

Victorian Novelty Silver Mussel Shell Vesta Case by Hillard Thomason, 1881
By Hilliard Thomason
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Victorian novelty silver vesta case made in the form of a Mussel Shell, with hinged flip-top
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

George III Sterling Silver Shell Shaped Snuff Box by Matthew Linwood
By Matthew Linwood
Located in London, GB
Charming sterling silver George III shell shaped snuff box. Maker: Matthew Linwood. Birmingham
Category

Antique 1810s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Tortoiseshell and Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tortoiseshell and silver tea caddy with pressed and pierced silver mounts, ornate engraved initial
Category

Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Tortoiseshell and Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy decorated with ornate silver by Sheffield's Silversmiths Martin, Hall & Co
Category

Early 20th Century British Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Antique Tortoiseshell and Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tortoiseshell and silver tea caddy with pressed and pierced silver decorations, ornate engraved
Category

Early 20th Century British Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Italian Blonde Tortoiseshell and Silver Box
Located in London, GB
An early twentieth century Italian silver mounted blonde tortoiseshell box, the silver with
Category

Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Small Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
This charming little pagoda top tortoiseshell tea caddy has silver stringing, escutcheon and stands
Category

Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Materials

Silver

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
charming little caddy feature silver stringing, escutcheon and silvered ball feet. The lid opens to
Category

Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Materials

Silver

Green Tortoiseshell tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
stringing with silver vacant initial plate & escutcheon. The interior of this simple green tortoiseshell
Category

Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Materials

Silver

Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
stringing with silver vacant initial plate & escutcheon. The interior of this simple green tortoiseshell
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Boxes

Materials

Silver

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Small serpentine single Tea Caddy veneered with stunning Tortoiseshell, with silver stringing and
Category

Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Materials

Silver

Musical Snuffbox Playing 2 Tunes and Cupido on the Lid
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. this is typical of early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece
Category

Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

Musical Snuffbox by Alibert playing 2 Tunes
Located in Zonhoven, BE
. this is typical of early boxes. It is only later, after 1840, that one can make a comb in 1 piece
Category

Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

Antique Victorian Calling Card Case, Etui, Tortoise Shell MOP
Located in San Marcos, CA
cognac coloration of the old tortoise shell is just stunning, and never more so than in this card case. A
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bombe Pressed and Inlaid Georgian Tea Caddy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
" Pressed " caddies with silver inlay are the rarest and most sought after of all. This is a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Paris, FR
Spectacular tea caddy in tortoiseshell, ivory and silver. The cambered lid is decorated with
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Regency Blonde Pagoda Topped Tea Caddy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine 200 years old caddy superbly fashioned with a pagoda form top. The caddy retains its interior lids. Beautiful scale and style.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
a beautiful sterling silver handle. The interior features two tortoiseshell lids with bone
Category

Antique 18th Century British George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Regency Period Tea Caddy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
original. The corners of the Top of the caddy are wrapped in what appears to be silver. Desirable pagoda
Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
lipped base, vacant silver initial plate, escutcheon, hinge and pull handle. The interior comprises two
Category

Antique 19th Century British Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Rare green single tortoiseshell tea caddy with ivory edging, silver initial plate and escutcheon
Category

Antique 18th Century British Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Serpentine Form Regency Tea Caddy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare highly figured caddy raised upon silvered ball feet and accented with a silvered tab on
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Rare octagonal Green Tortoiseshell Tea caddy with Ivory edging, silver stringing and silver
Category

Antique 19th Century British Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Regency Tea Caddy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautifully figured veneers with a stunning cross figured top and both interior lids. This is a truly fine cut corner form caddy from the Geogean period.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Metal, Silver

Tantalus Box in Boulle Marquetry Napoleon III Period 19th Original Crystal
Located in Manduel, FR
Cellar liquor Boulle marquetry exceptional Napoleon III period Work very fine marquetry, based on 4 feets bronze Original interior crystal decored with four decanters and 16 ...
Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

Materials

Brass

Tantalus Box in Boulle Multi-color Marquetry Napoleon III Period, 19th Century
Located in Manduel, FR
Cellar liquor Boulle multi-color marquetry, Napoleon III period Work very fine marquetry with tortoiseshell red, pink, white, turquoise and mother-of-pearl Beautiful interior ...
Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Crystal Serveware

Materials

Brass

Large 18th C Tortoise Shell Box
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful 18th C Tortoise shell Table top cabinet with tortoise shell interior and sterling mounts
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Silver and Tortoiseshell Stationary Box
Located in London, GB
Edwardian Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Stationary Box, the interior with descending partitions
Category

Early 20th Century English Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Tony Duquette 1999 Talisman Bib Necklace in Box - Ammonite and Shells
Located in Toronto, Ontario
box. Please see our other listings for additional pieces from this collection. Accompanied by the
Category

1990s American More Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Tony Duquette 1999 Talisman Bib Necklace in Box - Ammonite and Shells
By Tony Duquette
Located in Toronto, ON
box. Please see our other listings for additional pieces from this collection. Accompanied by the
Category

1990s American Regency Drop Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

20th Century Edwardian Silver and Tortoise Shell Ring Box
By Edward Sons, Sheffield 1
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A sweet English Edwardian silver ring box with tortoise shell lid which is beautifully inlaid with
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Inlaid Tortoise Shell and Silver Jewelry Box
By William Comyns Sons 1
Located in Singapore, SG
A large oval sterling silver jewelry box standing on four cast legs. The oval tortoiseshell lid is
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Late 18th Century Mahogany Knife Boxes with Conch Shell Oval Inlay
Located in Woodbury, CT
Pair of late 18th century mahogany knife boxes having conch shell oval inlay on slanting lid with
Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Knife Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

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