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1780 Tortoise Shell Box with Sterling Silver Trimmings or Mounts
Located in Stamford, CT
Tortoise shell box with sterling silver trimmings or mounts. Each trimming depicts different
Category

Antique 1790s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

1780 Tortoise Shell Box with Sterling Silver Trimmings or Mounts
1780 Tortoise Shell Box with Sterling Silver Trimmings or Mounts

1780 Tortoise Shell Box with Sterling Silver Trimmings or Mounts

$1,195
Maitland-Smith Faux Tortoise Lacquered Wood Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
Maitland-Smith faux tortoise lacquered wood box. Interior is painted in a faux cork finish. Cream
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Maitland-Smith Faux Tortoise Lacquered Wood Box
Maitland-Smith Faux Tortoise Lacquered Wood Box

Maitland-Smith Faux Tortoise Lacquered Wood Box

$575
1960s Faux Tortoise Decorative Box by Hermes
By Hermès
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hermes decorative box in gold plate over solid brass with a richly lacquered top in a faux tortoise
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

1960s Faux Tortoise Decorative Box by Hermes
1960s Faux Tortoise Decorative Box by Hermes

1960s Faux Tortoise Decorative Box by Hermes

$2,400
Handsome Tessellated Tortoise Shell Box with Brass Inlay by Maitland Smith
By Karl Springer, Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
Handsome tesselated tortoise shell dresser box with brass inlay made by Maitland Smith.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Boxes

Materials

Brass

Handsome Tessellated Tortoise Shell Box with Brass Inlay by Maitland Smith
Handsome Tessellated Tortoise Shell Box with Brass Inlay by Maitland Smith

Handsome Tessellated Tortoise Shell Box with Brass Inlay by Maitland Smith

$595
Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Shell Box
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Anglo-Indian desk-top box made of sandalwood veneered with tortoiseshell overlaid with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone

Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Shell Box
Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Shell Box

Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Shell Box

$1,250
1970s Modernist Chrome and Tortoise Lucite Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant 1970s decorative lidded box, perfect for living space or vanity. Chrome-plated framing with
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chrome

1970s Modernist Chrome and Tortoise Lucite Box
1970s Modernist Chrome and Tortoise Lucite Box

1970s Modernist Chrome and Tortoise Lucite Box

$895
Late 19th Century Tortoise Shell and Ivory Spoon Box of Museum Quality
Located in Lisse, NL
The best condition, antique tortoise and ivory box for keeping silver spoons. In the course of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ivory

Late 19th Century Tortoise Shell and Ivory Spoon Box of Museum Quality
Late 19th Century Tortoise Shell and Ivory Spoon Box of Museum Quality

Late 19th Century Tortoise Shell and Ivory Spoon Box of Museum Quality

$1,522
French Tortoise and Transparent Lucite Acrylic Box, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely 1970s French Lucite lidded box. Transparent and faux-tortoiseshell (tortoise) colors paired
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

French Tortoise and Transparent Lucite Acrylic Box, 1970s
French Tortoise and Transparent Lucite Acrylic Box, 1970s

French Tortoise and Transparent Lucite Acrylic Box, 1970s

$950
Tortoise Shell Box with Mrror, Hand Made, 1900s
Located in Norton, MA
Tortoiseshell box with a mirror inside for cosmetic purposes.  
Category

Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

Tortoise Shell Box with Mrror, Hand Made, 1900s
Tortoise Shell Box with Mrror, Hand Made, 1900s

Tortoise Shell Box with Mrror, Hand Made, 1900s

$325
Framed tortoise shell snuff box with a miniature portrait, c. 1775
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Circular tortoise shell snuff box with a finely painted miniature portrait of a gentleman set in
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Shadow Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Framed tortoise shell snuff box with a miniature portrait, c. 1775
Framed tortoise shell snuff box with a miniature portrait, c. 1775

Framed tortoise shell snuff box with a miniature portrait, c. 1775

$1,200
Faux Tortoise and Mother of Pearl Lidded Box in the Style of Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a tall beautiful faux tortoise and mother of pearl lidded box with brass filigree knob on
Category

1990s American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Faux Tortoise and Mother of Pearl Lidded Box in the Style of Maitland Smith
Faux Tortoise and Mother of Pearl Lidded Box in the Style of Maitland Smith

Faux Tortoise and Mother of Pearl Lidded Box in the Style of Maitland Smith

$995
English Georgian Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Gilt Claw and Ball Feet, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian tortoise shell hinged sewing box with gilt floral ringed side handles
Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Brass

English Georgian Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Gilt Claw and Ball Feet, C. 1810
English Georgian Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Gilt Claw and Ball Feet, C. 1810

English Georgian Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Gilt Claw and Ball Feet, C. 1810

$9,000
Egg-Shaped Showcase in Tortoise Shell
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Egg-shaped showcase in tortoise shell and gilt brass for two perfume bottles, early 19th century
Category

Antique 1820s European Charles X Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Egg-Shaped Showcase in Tortoise Shell
Egg-Shaped Showcase in Tortoise Shell

Egg-Shaped Showcase in Tortoise Shell

$2,617
Antique Napoleon III Wooden Box with Copper and Faux Tortoise Inlay
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
and FB) and inlay of faux tortoise. The box opens via the lid at the top, the front can then also fold
Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Napoleon III Wooden Box with Copper and Faux Tortoise Inlay
Antique Napoleon III Wooden Box with Copper and Faux Tortoise Inlay

Antique Napoleon III Wooden Box with Copper and Faux Tortoise Inlay

$356
Penshell Box in Tortoise Motif and Herringbone Pattern with Beveled Lid
Located in New York, NY
Penshell box in Tortoise motif in Herringbone pattern with beveled removable lid. This Penshell
Category

20th Century Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Penshell Box in Tortoise Motif and Herringbone Pattern with Beveled Lid
Penshell Box in Tortoise Motif and Herringbone Pattern with Beveled Lid

Penshell Box in Tortoise Motif and Herringbone Pattern with Beveled Lid

$375
Christian Dior Midcentury French Lucite Jewelry Box with Tortoise Effect, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury lucite jewellery case, with marvellous tortoise effect. This astonishing piece
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

Christian Dior Midcentury French Lucite Jewelry Box with Tortoise Effect, 1970s
Christian Dior Midcentury French Lucite Jewelry Box with Tortoise Effect, 1970s

Christian Dior Midcentury French Lucite Jewelry Box with Tortoise Effect, 1970s

$446
Large Unique 1930 Hand Carved Lacquered Wood Japanese Tortoise Sculpture Box
Located in Lisse, NL
box. The large and majestic tortoise does not mind sticking its neck out, but junior (who also
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Large Unique 1930 Hand Carved Lacquered Wood Japanese Tortoise Sculpture Box
Large Unique 1930 Hand Carved Lacquered Wood Japanese Tortoise Sculpture Box

Large Unique 1930 Hand Carved Lacquered Wood Japanese Tortoise Sculpture Box

$2,558
Faux Tortoise Shell Decorative Box
By Gumps
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A faux tortoise shell decorative trinket or jewerly box lined with velvet. Acquired from
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Faux Tortoise Shell Decorative Box
Faux Tortoise Shell Decorative Box

Faux Tortoise Shell Decorative Box

$250
1980s High Quality Fake Tortoise Lucite Italian Jewelry Box
By Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An amazing transparent and fake tortoise lucite jewelry box made in Italy in the Eighties. It's in
Category

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

Materials

Lucite

1980s High Quality Fake Tortoise Lucite Italian Jewelry Box
1980s High Quality Fake Tortoise Lucite Italian Jewelry Box

1980s High Quality Fake Tortoise Lucite Italian Jewelry Box

$416
19th Century English Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a very collectible English Victorian tortoise shell card case, 19th century.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century English Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case
19th Century English Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case

19th Century English Victorian Tortoise Shell Card Case

$450
Wonderful Pagoda Tortoise Shell Fine Pressed Box Bone Accents Tea Caddy Casket
Located in Roslyn, NY
. Please look at the photos carefully as this item is missing small pieces around the box. Measures: 6.25
Category

Vintage 1920s Tea Caddies

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

Wonderful Pagoda Tortoise Shell Fine Pressed Box Bone Accents Tea Caddy Casket
Wonderful Pagoda Tortoise Shell Fine Pressed Box Bone Accents Tea Caddy Casket

Wonderful Pagoda Tortoise Shell Fine Pressed Box Bone Accents Tea Caddy Casket

$1,000
Lidded Italian Murano Tortoise Style and Gold Fleck Glass Box with Brass Closure
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Murano glass hinged top box with a tortoise style glass design and gold shimmering
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Lidded Italian Murano Tortoise Style and Gold Fleck Glass Box with Brass Closure
Lidded Italian Murano Tortoise Style and Gold Fleck Glass Box with Brass Closure

Lidded Italian Murano Tortoise Style and Gold Fleck Glass Box with Brass Closure

$725
English 19th c Faux Tortoise Paper Covered Box With Diorama of a Hunting Scene
Located in valatie, NY
An English Early 19th c Faux Tortoise Paper Octagonal Covered Box With a Diorama of a Hunting Scene
Category

Antique 1840s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Felt, Wood, Paper, Glass

English 19th c Faux Tortoise Paper Covered Box With Diorama of a Hunting Scene
English 19th c Faux Tortoise Paper Covered Box With Diorama of a Hunting Scene

English 19th c Faux Tortoise Paper Covered Box With Diorama of a Hunting Scene

$1,150
Faux Tortoise Shell and Silver-Plated Tea Caddy Trinket Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
European faux tortoiseshell tea caddy box with silver-plated surround as well as interior
Category

Mid-20th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Faux Tortoise Shell and Silver-Plated Tea Caddy Trinket Box
Faux Tortoise Shell and Silver-Plated Tea Caddy Trinket Box

Faux Tortoise Shell and Silver-Plated Tea Caddy Trinket Box

$250
Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
a tea caddy of tortoise shell with ivory stringing, escutchen and knobs, rectangular with chamfered
Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Foil

Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

$3,950
Rare Mid-19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box Various Other Purposes
Located in Lisse, NL
development is that it makes this antique, faux tortoise shell box extra desirable. Not only is it even more
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rare Mid-19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box Various Other Purposes
Rare Mid-19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box Various Other Purposes

Rare Mid-19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box Various Other Purposes

$1,058
Classic Tortoiseshell Box
Located in New York, NY
Classic tortoiseshell box. Natural tortoiseshell box with brass hinge, retailed by JC Vickery
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Classic Tortoiseshell Box
Classic Tortoiseshell Box

Classic Tortoiseshell Box

$550
"Tea Caddy" English Tortoise Shell Mother-of-Pearl Double Compartment 19th-c.
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY Regency Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy from the 1st quarter of the 19th century. It has a sarcophagus form with hinged cover opening to disclose t...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

"Tea Caddy" English Tortoise Shell Mother-of-Pearl Double Compartment 19th-c.
"Tea Caddy" English Tortoise Shell Mother-of-Pearl Double Compartment 19th-c.

"Tea Caddy" English Tortoise Shell Mother-of-Pearl Double Compartment 19th-c.

$2,175
Tortoiseshell Minaudiere Box
Located in New York, NY
Tortoiseshell Minaudiere Box. Chic antique tortoiseshell clutch with mirrored flap, blotting paper
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tortoiseshell Minaudiere Box
Tortoiseshell Minaudiere Box

Tortoiseshell Minaudiere Box

$750
Vintage Turtle Shell Box
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s turtle box with brass and bronze details. In the manner of Anthony Redmile Vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Turtle Shell Box
Vintage Turtle Shell Box

Vintage Turtle Shell Box

$2,379
Mappin Webb 1928 Birmingham Pill Box In Tortoise Shell And Sterling Silver
By Mappin Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Round pill box designed by Mappin & Webb. Beautiful and unusual round pill box, created in
Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Mappin Webb 1928 Birmingham Pill Box In Tortoise Shell And Sterling Silver
Mappin Webb 1928 Birmingham Pill Box In Tortoise Shell And Sterling Silver

Mappin Webb 1928 Birmingham Pill Box In Tortoise Shell And Sterling Silver

$698
English Tortoiseshell, Ivory and Sterling Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A tortoiseshell, ivory and sterling box from England. Circa 1830s to 1840s. In wonderful condition
Category

Antique 1830s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Tortoiseshell, Ivory and Sterling Box
English Tortoiseshell, Ivory and Sterling Box

English Tortoiseshell, Ivory and Sterling Box

$1,850
19th Century English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century English tortoise shell tea caddy with roof-form lid and bun feet. The fitted interior
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
19th Century English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

19th Century English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

$3,450
19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Sewing Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th c. English Regency Tortoiseshell Sewing Box with Bronze Mountings.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Sewing Box
19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Sewing Box

19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Sewing Box

$4,950
19th-Century Boulle Inlay Post Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Boulle-style Post Box 19th-century This rare 19th-century Boulle-style post box was likely used in
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Pewter

19th-Century Boulle Inlay Post Box
19th-Century Boulle Inlay Post Box

19th-Century Boulle Inlay Post Box

$29,850
19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Decorative Box
Located in Forney, TX
sizes, additional storage below, the boxes exterior finished in tortoise shell and other fine decorative
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Decorative Box
19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Decorative Box

19th Century English Regency Tortoiseshell Decorative Box

$1,950
19th Century Tortoiseshell and Ivory Inlaid Decorative Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century decorative box showcases the timeless elegance of tortoiseshell veneer
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century Tortoiseshell and Ivory Inlaid Decorative Box
19th Century Tortoiseshell and Ivory Inlaid Decorative Box

19th Century Tortoiseshell and Ivory Inlaid Decorative Box

$195
Vintage Rare French Art Deco Trinket Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage art deco trinket box. This beautiful and unique piece is brass constructed with a
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Rare French Art Deco Trinket Box
Vintage Rare French Art Deco Trinket Box

Vintage Rare French Art Deco Trinket Box

$260
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Box 1820 Gothic Look with Feet
Located in Stamford, CT
box tortoise by Francis, This is an exceptional box and one of a kind.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century English Tortoiseshell Box 1820 Gothic Look with Feet
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Box 1820 Gothic Look with Feet

19th Century English Tortoiseshell Box 1820 Gothic Look with Feet

$1,500
Antique Mother-of-Pearl Tortoise Shell Tea Caddie, 1860
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique mother-of-pearl tortoise shell tea caddie 1860 in perfect condition. One of the several
Category

Antique 1860s French Tea Caddies

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Tortoise Shell

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Tortoise Shell Tea Caddie, 1860
Antique Mother-of-Pearl Tortoise Shell Tea Caddie, 1860

Antique Mother-of-Pearl Tortoise Shell Tea Caddie, 1860

$1,750
Antique French Boulle Box
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique French boulle marquetry box. The wooden box is decorated with inlaid brass and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique French Boulle Box
Antique French Boulle Box

Antique French Boulle Box

$1,427
18th Century Anglo-Portuguese Tortoiseshell 3 Drawer Collectors Box on Stand
Located in Richmond, VA
Late 18th century Anglo Portuguese tortoiseshell collectors cabinet on frame.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

18th Century Anglo-Portuguese Tortoiseshell 3 Drawer Collectors Box on Stand
18th Century Anglo-Portuguese Tortoiseshell 3 Drawer Collectors Box on Stand

18th Century Anglo-Portuguese Tortoiseshell 3 Drawer Collectors Box on Stand

$9,400
Rectangular Box in Tortoiseshell Details and Lucite, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Lucite decorative box in a rectangular shape, featuring faux tortoiseshell Lucite details and a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass, Tortoise Shell

Rectangular Box in Tortoiseshell Details and Lucite, Italy, 1970s
Rectangular Box in Tortoiseshell Details and Lucite, Italy, 1970s

Rectangular Box in Tortoiseshell Details and Lucite, Italy, 1970s

$559
Fine 19th Century English Bone Inlaid and Shaped Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Located in Richmond, VA
Fine 19th century English bone inlaid and shaped tortoise shell tea caddy with original fittings.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Fine 19th Century English Bone Inlaid and Shaped Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Fine 19th Century English Bone Inlaid and Shaped Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Fine 19th Century English Bone Inlaid and Shaped Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

$4,900
Antique Victorian Jewellery Casket Trinket and Snuff Box Regency Grand Tour 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Example of a Ladies Well Figure Tortoise Shell Horn mounted Jewlery Casket of compact
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Jewellery Casket Trinket and Snuff Box Regency Grand Tour 19ct
Antique Victorian Jewellery Casket Trinket and Snuff Box Regency Grand Tour 19ct

Antique Victorian Jewellery Casket Trinket and Snuff Box Regency Grand Tour 19ct

$749
Early 20th Century Sheffield Silver Plate and Tortoise Shell Footed Caddy
By H.E.T. Co. Sheffield
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
open with the arched handle. The body is inlaid with tortoise shell panels separated by thin silver
Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 20th Century Sheffield Silver Plate and Tortoise Shell Footed Caddy
Early 20th Century Sheffield Silver Plate and Tortoise Shell Footed Caddy

Early 20th Century Sheffield Silver Plate and Tortoise Shell Footed Caddy

$1,450
Antique Georgian Tortoiseshell Jewelry Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Georgian tortoiseshell jewelry box with brass handles and ball feet. The outer surface is
Category

Antique 1820s English Georgian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Tortoiseshell Jewelry Box
Antique Georgian Tortoiseshell Jewelry Box

Antique Georgian Tortoiseshell Jewelry Box

$2,500
Lucite Silver Overlay Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is unusual large tortoise shell Lucite box with an applied sterling silver bouquet. The base
Category

Vintage 1980s Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Lucite Silver Overlay Box
Lucite Silver Overlay Box

Lucite Silver Overlay Box

$556
Superior 19th Century English Georgian Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy on Ivory Feet
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
For connoisseurs this fine tea caddy is a gem. All surfaces are clad with silver stringed tortoise
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Superior 19th Century English Georgian Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy on Ivory Feet
Superior 19th Century English Georgian Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy on Ivory Feet

Superior 19th Century English Georgian Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy on Ivory Feet

$3,950
Small Early 19th Century Georgian Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Brass Ball Feet
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
For connoisseurs this small tea caddy is a gem. All surfaces are clad with brass stringed tortoise
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Small Early 19th Century Georgian Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Brass Ball Feet
Small Early 19th Century Georgian Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Brass Ball Feet

Small Early 19th Century Georgian Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Brass Ball Feet

$1,250
English Regency Tortoiseshell Necessaire Tabletop Toiletry Box, circa 1810
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine early 19th century George III English Regency period dresser table top toiletry box or
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

English Regency Tortoiseshell Necessaire Tabletop Toiletry Box, circa 1810
English Regency Tortoiseshell Necessaire Tabletop Toiletry Box, circa 1810

English Regency Tortoiseshell Necessaire Tabletop Toiletry Box, circa 1810

$5,500
English Georgian Tortoise Shell Hinged Tea Caddy with Bone Ball Feet, C. 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian tortoise shell hinged tea caddy with a domed tiered lid, squared escutcheon
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver, Foil

English Georgian Tortoise Shell Hinged Tea Caddy with Bone Ball Feet, C. 1800
English Georgian Tortoise Shell Hinged Tea Caddy with Bone Ball Feet, C. 1800

English Georgian Tortoise Shell Hinged Tea Caddy with Bone Ball Feet, C. 1800

$7,000
Mid-Century Modern Tortoiseshell Lucite Box, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Stunning Lucite box with faux tortoise center band, chrome details. The transparent Lucite on top
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Tortoiseshell Lucite Box, Italy, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Tortoiseshell Lucite Box, Italy, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Tortoiseshell Lucite Box, Italy, 1970s

$547
French Louis XV Boulle Dome-top Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century French Louis XV Boulle Box By Tahan Of Paris. Dome shaped rectangular hinged box is
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Louis XV Boulle Dome-top Box
French Louis XV Boulle Dome-top Box

French Louis XV Boulle Dome-top Box

$1,750
English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy of Rectangular Form, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
English tortoise shell tea caddy of rectangular form with hinged lid opening to two lidded interior
Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

Materials

Ivory, Shell

English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy of Rectangular Form, 19th Century
English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy of Rectangular Form, 19th Century

English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy of Rectangular Form, 19th Century

$6,500
Antique Blonde English Cattle Bone 1790 Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Box Very Unique
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique blonde English cattle bone 1790 tortoiseshell tea caddy box, Skeleton lock no key, with
Category

Antique 1790s English Tea Caddies

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Blonde English Cattle Bone 1790 Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Box Very Unique
Antique Blonde English Cattle Bone 1790 Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Box Very Unique

Antique Blonde English Cattle Bone 1790 Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Box Very Unique

$1,485
19th Century Tortoise Shell and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century tortoiseshell and mother of pearl floral inlaid tea caddy.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Tea Caddies

19th Century Tortoise Shell and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy
19th Century Tortoise Shell and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy

19th Century Tortoise Shell and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy

$4,600
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Tortoise Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of tortoise boxes available for sale. The range of distinct tortoise boxes — often made from bone, tortoise shell and metal — can elevate any home. Tortoise boxes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Regency, Georgian and Mid-Century Modern tortoise boxes are consistently popular styles. Maitland Smith, Gabriella Crespi and Hermès each produced beautiful tortoise boxes that are worth considering.

How Much are Tortoise Boxes?

Prices for tortoise boxes start at $125 and top out at $97,679 with the average selling for $2,900.

Finding the Right Boxes for You

From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.

The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.

Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.

Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.

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