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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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CategoryPattern or ItemDescriptionYear Priced
TortoiseshellBoxPill, Horn, 4 In.1995
TortoiseshellBoxSilver Plated Brass, Lift Out Tray, Scissors, Thimble, 3 1/4 In.1995
TortoiseshellBoxTrinket, 4 3/4 In.1995
TortoiseshellBoxTrinket, Ivory, 7 In.1995
TortoiseshellClockCarriage, Victorian, Silver-mounted, Jb, London, French Movement1995
TortoiseshellCombEnameled Dancing Scenes, Goldtone Case, England1995
TortoiseshellCompactSilver Mounted, Rectangular1995
TortoiseshellGlove BoxIvory Edge, Large1995
TortoiseshellMirrorHand1995
TortoiseshellPill BoxDomed Lid, Rectangular1995
TortoiseshellSnuff BottleSemi-precious Stones1995
TortoiseshellTea CaddyEngland, 1800-18201995
TortoiseshellTea CaddyRegency, Bombe, Silver Plaque, Early 1800s, 6 1/2 X 7 3/4 In.1995
TortoiseshellTea CaddySilver Mount, Inlaid Ivory, Ten Sides, C.1810, 5 3/4 X 6 In.1995
TortoiseshellBoxAllegorie Sur La Bataille D'jena Scene Lid, 3 1/8 In.1995
TortoiseshellBrushChild's, 6 In.1995
TortoiseshellShoe HornChild's, Velvet Box1995
 

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