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Material: Tortoise Shell
Gabriella Crespi Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
Gabriella Crespi tortoise and sterling silver box. Vintage Crespi cylindrical cigarette case with engraved Gabriella Crespi logo monogram and original ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems
Located in London, GB
A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems Circa 1890, Going-barrel movement, Motor-view light anomaly... When wound and start/...
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1890s French Antique Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Tortoise Shell

English Tortoiseshell Box
Located in New York, NY
English tortoiseshell box. Ovoid shaped lidded snuffbox with integral handle of richly patterned tortoiseshell, England, circa 1900. Dimensions: 3.5...
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Early 1900s English Antique Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Tortoise Shell

Large George III Table / Master Snuff in Stained Mulberry Burl and Tortoiseshell
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large Georgian table or master snuff box of cushion form having tortoiseshell veneered front, back and end caps with green stained mulberry burl bottom and lid, the lid with a wood h...
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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Tortoise Shell, Burl

Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box
Located in London, GB
A good antique composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box, German circa 1900 Going-barrel movement Setting the birds free... When wound and the sta...
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Early 1900s Antique Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Tortoise Shell

Erotic Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
A scintillating Sapphic scene adorns the cover of this rare erotic snuff box. Set into the top of this burlwood and tortoiseshell container, this high...
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19th Century European Other Antique Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Tortoise Shell, Glass

Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems
Located in London, GB
A antique tortoiseshell singing bird box, most probably by Bontems, Going barrel movement, Gilt metal two-tone brilliance... When wound and start/stop slide moved to the right, the bird pops up through foliate chased gilt grille, then proceeds to move bone beak, wings and body from side-to-side to good complex continuous synchronized birdsong. The bird with streaked feathered plumage in brown, yellow, turquoise and red, lime green and purple iridescent highlights, highly polished lid interior for full bird reflection, in plain polished tortoiseshell case, twinned laurel leaf engraved bird lid border with the bird lid engraved with love birds and rose united beneath leaf swag arch, accentuated with gilt on silvered ground, hidden key...
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1880s French Antique Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Tortoise Shell

Antique Pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box
Located in London, GB
A fine antique pictorial enamel and underbelly-cut tortoiseshell singing bird box, Circa 1910, Going-barrel movement, Soft streaks of light throughout this fabulous case... When wound and start/stop slide moved to the right, the bird emerges through the pierced and tooled gilt grille, moving bone beak, wings and body from side-to-side to continuous synchronized birdsong. With the bird displaying...
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1890s Antique Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Tortoise Shell

Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
By Jacques Joseph de Gault
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exquisite miniature of French philosopher Charles Montesquieu graces the lid of this tortoiseshell-lined snuff box. The handsome portrait was fash...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold, Enamel

Burlwood Erotic Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
There is much more to this exquisite Georgian snuffbox than meets the eye. Beautifully crafted of striking burlwood, this unassuming box features a lining of precious tortoiseshell and a false bottom, which, when gently unscrewed, reveals a miniature erotic painting of exceptional detail. Erotic antiques...
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19th Century English Other Antique Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Tortoise Shell, Burl

19th Century English Tortoiseshell Hinged Box with Silver Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century English tortoiseshell hinged box with silver decorations.
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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Tortoise Shell

George III Rococco Pressed Tortoiseshell, Ormolu, Bilston/Battersea Snuff Box
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare antique English George III Rococo pressed tortoiseshell, ormolu and Battersea enamel snuff box. This beautiful oblong box is in pristine condition and has been well...
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1760s English Antique Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Enamel, Ormolu

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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Located in New York, NY
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Italian Gold-Mounted Micromosaic Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
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Italian Gold-Mounted Micromosaic Snuff Box
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$13,000
H 1.25 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in
English 19th Century Domed Top Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
English 19th Century Domed Top Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Silver Inlay and Ball feet
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Tortoise Shell

Rare Signed Gabriella Crespi Gold Cigarette / Pill Box Desk, 1970s, Italy
Located in Vis, NL
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Located in Northampton, GB
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Located in Bedfordshire, GB
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