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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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| Image | Category | Pattern or Item | Description | Year Priced | | | Tortoiseshell | Pillbox | Edwardian Domed Lid c.1900 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 In. | 2011 | | | Tortoiseshell | Powder Box | Gold Initial Round 3 5/8 x 2 1/4 In. | 2011 | | | Tortoiseshell | Sewing Case | Rectangular Canted Corners Silver Plaque 3 3/4 x 2 In. | 2011 | | | Tortoiseshell | Shell | Polished 19th Century 18 x 17 In. | 2011 | | | Tortoiseshell | Trinket Box | Domed Lid Polished Bone Bun Feet England 1 1/2 x 3 x 2 In. | 2011 | | | Tortoiseshell | Writing Case | George III Traveling Gold Inlaid Flowers Bloodstone Seal 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 In. | 2011 | | | Tortoiseshell | Writing Case | George III Traveling Silver Domed Cover 2 Bottles 2 x 2 3/4 In. | 2011 | | | Tortoiseshell | Writing Case | George III Traveling Silver Drop Handle Strapwork 1780s 1 3/4 x 2 3/4 In. | 2011 | | | Tortoiseshell | Writing Case | Silver Shield Shape Cut Glass Bottle Folding Pen Late 1700s 2 3/4 In. | 2011 |  | Tortoiseshell | Box | String,Cover,Silver,Gadrooned Bands,London,c.1888,5 In. Illustrated | 2011 |  | Tortoiseshell | Cigarette Case | Illustrated | 2010 | | | Tortoiseshell | Box | Bombe Form, Handle, Ormolu Mounts, France, 1800s, 9 x 12 x 10 In. | 2010 | | | Tortoiseshell | Box | Carved, Court Scene, Riverscape, Chinese, 3 3/4 In. | 2010 | | | Tortoiseshell | Box | Lid, Regency, Shaped Front, Corners, Bun Feet, c.1830, 3 x 4 In. | 2010 | | | Tortoiseshell | Box | Metal, Ivory Borders, Fabric Interiors, 1800s, 10 x 7 In. | 2010 | | | Tortoiseshell | Card Case | c.1860, 4 1/4 x 3 In. | 2010 | | | Tortoiseshell | Desk Set | Brass Inlay, Trim, Ormolu Feet, 2 Glass Inkwells, Covered Well, 14 x 8 In. | 2010 | | | Tortoiseshell | Etui | Victorian, Hinged Top Opening, Fitted Interior, 19th Century, 4 x 2 1/2 In. | 2010 | | | Tortoiseshell | Hair Comb | c.1833, 5 x 6 In. | 2010 | | | Tortoiseshell | Jewelry Box | Green, Silver Inlays, 3 Monograms, Interior Compartments, 1800s, 7 x 5 In. | 2010 | | | Tortoiseshell | Lorgnette | c.1890, 7 In. | 2010 | | | Tortoiseshell | Perfume Case | 3 Interior Bottles, Silver Caps, Ivory Edging, 1800s, 3 x 5 x 2 In. | 2010 | | | Tortoiseshell | Snuffbox | Horn, 19th Century, 3 1/4 In. | 2010 | | | Tortoiseshell | Tea Caddy | Corner Columns, Brass Feet, 2 Lidded Compartments, England, c.1865, 6 x 7 In. | 2010 | | | Tortoiseshell | Tea Caddy | Fluted, Ball Feet, 2 Lidded Interior Compartments, England, 1800s, 5 x 7 1/2 In. | 2010 |
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