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Material: Tortoise Shell
Gabriella Crespi Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Box
Gabriella Crespi Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Box

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 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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box
Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box

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

Materials

Tortoise Shell

English Tortoiseshell Box
English Tortoiseshell Box

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

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems
Antique Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box, Most Probably by Bontems

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

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems
Antique Tortoiseshell singing bird box, by Bontems

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

19th Century English Tortoiseshell Hinged Box with Silver Decorations
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Hinged Box with Silver Decorations

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

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Large George III Table / Master Snuff in Stained Mulberry Burl and Tortoiseshell
Large George III Table / Master Snuff in Stained Mulberry Burl and Tortoiseshell

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

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Burl

George III Rococco Pressed Tortoiseshell, Ormolu, Bilston/Battersea Snuff Box
George III Rococco Pressed Tortoiseshell, Ormolu, Bilston/Battersea Snuff Box

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

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

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Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900
Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900

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 sterling silver, with silver and enamel lid.

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Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Artist’s Paint Box by Harry Atkin Sheffield 1892
Antique Silver Artist’s Paint Box by Harry Atkin Sheffield 1892

Antique Silver Artist’s Paint Box by Harry Atkin Sheffield 1892

By J Aitkin & Son

Located in London, GB

A stunning Antique Silver Artist’s paint box by Harry Atkin, Date Sheffield 1892. A Rare Miniature travelling paint box in excellent condition. The silver on both the outside and the interior is in superb condition. Upon opening, the front cascades down to reveal two wells for water and perhaps mixing colours. The interior is well protected thanks to the interior gilding. The lid engraved “Lettice’s Paint Box”. Lettice is a traditional, English girl’s name most commonly found in the upper classes. The actual paints are not original but the current set of paints are a later acceptable replacement. The miniature brush was with it but not original and doubt it ever had one. Dimensions; W 5” x D 3 1/4” H 1 1/4" About the maker; Atkin Brothers business traces his origin to Thomas Law...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique English Burr Walnut & Hand Painted Porcelain Stationery Box, circa 1850
Antique English Burr Walnut & Hand Painted Porcelain Stationery Box, circa 1850

Antique English Burr Walnut & Hand Painted Porcelain Stationery Box, circa 1850

Located in Bath, GB

A quite wonderful and romantic stationery box, ready to grace the finest of desk-tops. Made from burr walnut the wedge shaped box is smothered in fine quality polished brass mount...

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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century

English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century

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Early 19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Black Box Bird Duck Mosaic
Black Box Bird Duck Mosaic

Black Box Bird Duck Mosaic

$675

H 2.38 in W 11.75 in D 7.75 in

Black Box Bird Duck Mosaic

By The Couroc Company

Located in New York, NY

A black resin rectangular box with mosaic inlaid mallard duck bird on pond with cattail plant flower; all inlaying was done by hand with natural materials...

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Late 20th Century American Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Crystal Box with Blue Enamel Decoration
Large 19th Century Crystal Box with Blue Enamel Decoration

Large 19th Century Crystal Box with Blue Enamel Decoration

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Gorgeous Large 19th Century Crystal Box with Blue Enamel Decoration and gilt fittings. Box is raised on paw feet and come with a key. Gilt fittings show signs of oxidation that can e...

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Late 19th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Enamel

Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1850
Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1850

Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1850

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful solid tropical hardwood writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Fine brass hardware With secret drawers* Pair of original brass topped inkwells Rep...

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1850s English Campaign Antique Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

$3,950

H 5.25 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in

English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Dallas, TX

A lovely bow front tortoiseshell tea caddy inlaid with mother of pearl flowers and topped with a silver badge. English, circa 1870.

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1870s English Antique Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. C.1870
Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. C.1870

Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. C.1870

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful burr walnut writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Fine brass hardware and ebony stringing Working secret drawers* Replaced leather No Key Free U...

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1870s English Campaign Antique Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Burr Walnut Gentleman's Dressing Box. English. Dated 1865
Antique Burr Walnut Gentleman's Dressing Box. English. Dated 1865

Antique Burr Walnut Gentleman's Dressing Box. English. Dated 1865

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful burr walnut gentleman's dressing box or case Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Original patina. Not re-polished Almost complete interior Silver plated topped bottl...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. Dated 1871
Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. Dated 1871

Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. Dated 1871

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful burr walnut writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Fine brass hardware Expertly restored Original brass topped inkwells Working secret drawers* R...

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1870s English Campaign Antique Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Dresser Box
19th Century English Dresser Box

19th Century English Dresser Box

$1,495

H 5.5 in W 12.25 in D 8.75 in

19th Century English Dresser Box

Located in High Point, NC

19th century English dresser box made from exquisitely grained rosewood. The box has wonderfully inlaid patterns on the top and front in...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Ivory, Rosewood

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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

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Miami, FL

Round pill box designed by Mappin & Webb. Beautiful and unusual round pill box, created in Birmingham England at the silversmiths atelier of Mappin & Webb, back in the 1928. This bo...

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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tortoiseshell Cigarette Case
Tortoiseshell Cigarette Case

Tortoiseshell Cigarette Case

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H 5 in W 2.75 in D 0.75 in

Tortoiseshell Cigarette Case

Located in New York, NY

Tortoiseshell cigarette case. Antique tortoiseshell covered cigarette case with removable lid. Very richly figured tortoiseshell decorative box in shad...

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Early 1900s English Antique Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box

Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box

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H 0.88 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in

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

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Regency Boulle Tobacco Jar
Antique Regency Boulle Tobacco Jar

Antique Regency Boulle Tobacco Jar

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An exceptional quality Regency period Boulle and Contra Boulle cylindrical tobacco jar with solid brass mouldings.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Micomosaic and Gold, Early 19th Century
Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Micomosaic and Gold, Early 19th Century

Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with Micomosaic and Gold, Early 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Rectangular snuff box in brown tortoiseshell and gold. The interior of the box is entirely lined with gold. The hinged lid is decorated with a rectangular micromosaic featuring a vie...

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1820s Italian Restauration Antique Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Stone, Gold