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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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ImageCategoryPattern or ItemDescriptionYear Priced
 TortoiseshellPillboxEdwardian Domed Lid c.1900 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 In.2011
 TortoiseshellPowder BoxGold Initial Round 3 5/8 x 2 1/4 In.2011
 TortoiseshellSewing CaseRectangular Canted Corners Silver Plaque 3 3/4 x 2 In.2011
 TortoiseshellShellPolished 19th Century 18 x 17 In.2011
 TortoiseshellTrinket BoxDomed Lid Polished Bone Bun Feet England 1 1/2 x 3 x 2 In.2011
 TortoiseshellWriting CaseGeorge III Traveling Gold Inlaid Flowers Bloodstone Seal 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 In.2011
 TortoiseshellWriting CaseGeorge III Traveling Silver Domed Cover 2 Bottles 2 x 2 3/4 In.2011
 TortoiseshellWriting CaseGeorge III Traveling Silver Drop Handle Strapwork 1780s 1 3/4 x 2 3/4 In.2011
 TortoiseshellWriting CaseSilver Shield Shape Cut Glass Bottle Folding Pen Late 1700s 2 3/4 In.2011
TortoiseshellBoxString,Cover,Silver,Gadrooned Bands,London,c.1888,5 In. Illustrated2011
TortoiseshellCigarette Case Illustrated2010
 TortoiseshellBox Bombe Form, Handle, Ormolu Mounts, France, 1800s, 9 x 12 x 10 In.2010
 TortoiseshellBox Carved, Court Scene, Riverscape, Chinese, 3 3/4 In.2010
 TortoiseshellBox Lid, Regency, Shaped Front, Corners, Bun Feet, c.1830, 3 x 4 In.2010
 TortoiseshellBox Metal, Ivory Borders, Fabric Interiors, 1800s, 10 x 7 In.2010
 TortoiseshellCard Case c.1860, 4 1/4 x 3 In.2010
 TortoiseshellDesk Set Brass Inlay, Trim, Ormolu Feet, 2 Glass Inkwells, Covered Well, 14 x 8 In.2010
 TortoiseshellEtui Victorian, Hinged Top Opening, Fitted Interior, 19th Century, 4 x 2 1/2 In.2010
 TortoiseshellHair Comb c.1833, 5 x 6 In.2010
 TortoiseshellJewelry Box Green, Silver Inlays, 3 Monograms, Interior Compartments, 1800s, 7 x 5 In.2010
 TortoiseshellLorgnette c.1890, 7 In.2010
 TortoiseshellPerfume Case 3 Interior Bottles, Silver Caps, Ivory Edging, 1800s, 3 x 5 x 2 In.2010
 TortoiseshellSnuffbox Horn, 19th Century, 3 1/4 In.2010
 TortoiseshellTea Caddy Corner Columns, Brass Feet, 2 Lidded Compartments, England, c.1865, 6 x 7 In.2010
 TortoiseshellTea Caddy Fluted, Ball Feet, 2 Lidded Interior Compartments, England, 1800s, 5 x 7 1/2 In.2010
 

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