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Tortoiseshell is the shell of the tortoise. It has been used as inlay and to make small decorative objects since the seventeenth century. Some species of tortoise were put on the endangered species list in 1972, and new objects made from these shells cannot be sold legally. Tortex, a type of plastic, has been accepted as a replacement for tortoiseshell since the endangered species act banned the natural material.
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| Category | Pattern or Item | Description | Year Priced | | Tortoiseshell | Box | Geometric Paneled Lid, Hinged, Early 19th Century, 1 1/4 X 2 3/8 X 1 1/4 In. | 2007 | | Tortoiseshell | Box | Gold, Silver Inlaid, Victorian, 19th Century, 1 1/4 X 2 7/8 X 3 1/2 In. | 2007 | | Tortoiseshell | Box | Hinged, Oval, England, 19th Century, 1 1/4 X 2 1/4 X 4 1/2 In. | 2007 | | Tortoiseshell | Calling Card Case | Silver, Gold, Victorian, 19th Century, England, 2 X 3 In. | 2007 | | Tortoiseshell | Cigarette Box | Round, Reeded Edge, Central Patera, Brass Frame, France, 1 1/2 X 4 In. | 2007 | | Tortoiseshell | Comb | Double Sided, Carved, Hollow Center, Secret Opening, 17th Century | 2007 | | Tortoiseshell | Memoire | Aide, Rectangular, Initialed Silver Clasp, Ivory Pages, Pencil, 4 In. | 2007 | | Tortoiseshell | Page Cutter | Repousse Silver Handle, Colonial Couple, Green Man, 17 7/8 In. | 2007 | | Tortoiseshell | Spoon | Mid 19th Century, 10 1/2 In. | 2007 | | Tortoiseshell | Vase | Squirrels, Grapevines, Reticulated, Flattened Double Gourd, Chinese, 7 In. | 2007 | | Tortoiseshell | Box | Dressing Table, Bone Trimmed, Padded Chamois Lining, 2 X 7 X 3 In. | 2006 | | Tortoiseshell | Card Case | Rectangular, Checkered Design, Silver Beads, England, 4 1/4 X 5 3/4 In. | 2006 | | Tortoiseshell | Case | Cheroot, Sliding Sleeves, Cranes, Gold, Japan, Late 19th Century, 4 1/2 In. | 2006 | | Tortoiseshell | Cigar Case | Ivory Banded, Rectangular Shape, Silver Plate Thumb Latch, 4 3/4 In. | 2006 | | Tortoiseshell | Cigarette Case | Silver Gilt Mounts, Asprey, London, C.1915, 3 1/2 X 5 1/2 In. | 2006 | | Tortoiseshell | Vanity Box | Trunk Shape, Dome Lid, White Bone Edge, C.1885, 1 X 2 X 1 1/4 In. | 2006 | | Tortoiseshell | Vase | Enameled, Flowers, Gilt Bird In Flight, Victorian, 9 1/4 In. | 2006 | | Tortoiseshell | Bottle | Scent, Brown, Amber, Silver Collar, Amber Blown Stopper, 4 1/4 In. | 2005 | | Tortoiseshell | Box | Perfume, Rectangular, Serpentine Front, Fitted Interior, 2 Bottles, 4 In. | 2005 | | Tortoiseshell | Card Case | Chinese, 1800s, 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 In. | 2005 | | Tortoiseshell | Comb | Diamond, Blond, Rose Gold Flower Garland, Edwardian | 2005 | | Tortoiseshell | Etui | Belt, Bronze Mount, Blond, Anglo-indian, Late 19th Century, 10 3/4 In. | 2005 | | Tortoiseshell | Pitcher | Applied Amber Handle, Ground Pontil, 5 x 7 In. | 2005 | | Tortoiseshell | Workbox | Georgian, Blond, Mid 1800s, 8 Compartments, 3 x 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 In. | 2005 | | Tortoiseshell | Bottle | 4 Sides, Mushroom-shaped Threaded Lid, Nickel & Cork Stopper, 5 In. | 2004 |
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