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Tortoiseshell

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 are now on the endangered species list, and old or new objects made from these shells cannot be sold legally.

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Name      
Category Pattern or Item Description Year Priced
Tortoiseshell Bottle
Snuff, Warriors On Horseback, Ivory Stopper, 2 In.
1998
Tortoiseshell Bottle
4 Sides, Mushroom-shaped Threaded Lid, Nickel & Cork Stopper, 5 In.
2004
Tortoiseshell Bottle
Scent, Brown, Amber, Silver Collar, Amber Blown Stopper, 4 1/4 In.
2005
Tortoiseshell Box
Allegorie Sur La Bataille D'jena Scene Lid, 3 1/8 In.
1995
Tortoiseshell Box
Ivory Bun Feet, Victorian, England, 1 1/4 X 3 1/2 X 2 1/4 In.
1995
Tortoiseshell Box
Oriental Carved, Oval, 4 In.
1995
Tortoiseshell Box
Patch, 2 1/4 In.
1995
Tortoiseshell Box
Pill, 2 1/8 In.
1995
Tortoiseshell Box
Pill, Horn, 4 In.
1995
Tortoiseshell Box
Silver Plated Brass, Lift Out Tray, Scissors, Thimble, 3 1/4 In.
1995
Tortoiseshell Box
Trinket, 4 3/4 In.
1995
Tortoiseshell Box
Trinket, Ivory, 7 In.
1995
Tortoiseshell Box
Brass Inlaid, Boulle Type, Asprey & Co., London, Round
1996
Tortoiseshell Box
Cigarette, 6 In.
1996
Tortoiseshell Box
Inlaid Silver Shield Cover, 10 In.
1996
Tortoiseshell Box
Rectangular, Silk Lined, 19th Century, 8 In.
1996
Tortoiseshell Box
Trinket, 6 X 5 In.
1996
Tortoiseshell Box
Ornate Gild, Brass Fittings, Handle, 5 1/2 In.
1998
Tortoiseshell Box
Circular, Figure By A Riverscape, Ivory, France, Late 19th Century, 3 In.
1999
Tortoiseshell Box
Hinged Cover, Silver Inlaid, Ivory Bands, Light Blue Silk, 8 7/8 In.
1999
Tortoiseshell Box
People Salvaging A Wrecked Schooner, Continental, 18th Century, 4 In.
1999
Tortoiseshell Box
Desk, Jewel Casket Shape, Ivory, 1875, 4 3/4 x 13 x 9 7/8 In.
2000
Tortoiseshell Box
Desk, Silver Inlaid, Blond, Emerald Baize Interior, Ivory Bun Feet, 2 x 6 In.
2000
Tortoiseshell Box
Mother-of-pearl, Fluted, Midnight Blue Velvet Interior, 1825, 1 5/8 x 2 In.
2000
Tortoiseshell Box
Overall Figural Landscape, 3 3/4 x 4 x 4 In.
2000
Tortoiseshell Box
Painted Scene Of Man & 2 Women On Cover, Oval, 1880s, 3 x 3 x 6 In.
2000
Tortoiseshell Box
Patch, Male & Female, Fingers To Lips, Regency Attire, 3 1/2 In., Pair
2000
Tortoiseshell Box
Sewing, Double Hinged Lid, Mother-of-pearl, Victorian, 8 x 9 3/4 In.
2000
Tortoiseshell Box
Applied Pierced Bone Bands With Flowers, Bone Border, Rectangular
2001
Tortoiseshell Box
Bonbon, Brass Lining, 20th Century, 3/4 x 1 1/2 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Box
Cover, 5 Divisions Interior, 4 Ball Supports, Rectangular, 1890, 11 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Box
Cover, Allover Landscapes, Round, Chinese, 19th Century, 4 1/4 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Box
Domed Hinged Lid, 3 Compartments, Flop Handle, 2 1/2 x 2 x 2 1/4 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Box
Hinged Cover, Rosewood, Red, Rectangular, 2 1/2 x 4 x 3 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Box
Sewing, Hinged Cover, Blond, Silver Plaques, Georgian, 4 x 10 x 7 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Box
Stamp, Hinged Cover, Early 20th Century, 1 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Box
Storage, Mother-of-pearl Landscape Lid, Floral, Red Lacquer, 16 1/2 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Box
Storage, Telescopes Over Bottom, Red Lacquer Edge, Red, Circular, 4 1/4 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Box
Cover, Heart Shape, Ruffled Silver Rim, England, 1895, 3 3/4 x 3 In.
2002
Tortoiseshell Box
Domed Hinged Cover, Rectangular, 1 x 2 7/8 x 1 7/8 In.
2002
Tortoiseshell Box
Sewing, Ivory, Pincushion, Knife, Measuring Tape, Scissors, 1 x 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 In.
2002
Tortoiseshell Box
Sterling Silver Mount, Oval, Sandalwood Interior, C.1899, 3 1/2 x 5 x 3 In.
2002
Tortoiseshell Box
Trinket, Serpentine Domed Cover, Bun Feet, Victorian, 2 x 7 x 4 1/2 In.
2002
Tortoiseshell Box
Domed Lid, Concave Frieze, Ivory Button Feet, Continental, 2 x 4 In.
2003
Tortoiseshell Box
Domed Lid, Serpentine Frieze, Ivory Bun Feet, 2 x 4 1/2 x 3 In.
2003
Tortoiseshell Box
Fitted Lid, Polychrome, Ivory, Lady, Attendant, 19th Century, 3 In.
2003
Tortoiseshell Box
Mother-of-pearl Banded Cover, Ivory Footed, England, 1 1/2 x 3 x 2 In.
2003
Tortoiseshell Box
Razor, Gold Mounted, 4 Ivorine Straight Razors, C.1905, 7 x 3 x 1 3/4 In.
2003
Tortoiseshell Box
Arched & Hinged Lid, Leaf-shape Brass Mounts, 4 x 6 3/4 x 2 7/8 In.
2004
Tortoiseshell Box
Engraved Oval Silver Crest, 5 1/2 x 2 3/4 In.
2004
Tortoiseshell Box
Intricate Figural Carving, Round, C.1800, 4 1/2 In. Diam.
2004
Tortoiseshell Box
Writing, Hinged Dome Top, Mirror, Interior Compartments, 2 3/4 x 1 3/4 In.
2004
Tortoiseshell Box
Perfume, Rectangular, Serpentine Front, Fitted Interior, 2 Bottles, 4 In.
2005
Tortoiseshell Box
Ivory Paw Feet
2001
Tortoiseshell Box
Dressing Table, Bone Trimmed, Padded Chamois Lining, 2 X 7 X 3 In.
2006
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 Brush
Child's, 6 In.
1995
Tortoiseshell Brush Holder
Landscape Design, Mountain, Scrolled Foot, 3 3/4 In.
1998
Tortoiseshell Cabinet
Jewelry, Bombe Form, Handles, Brass Feet, 18 x 13 x 14 In.
2004
Tortoiseshell Calling Card Case
Silver, Gold, Victorian, 19th Century, England, 2 X 3 In.
2007
Tortoiseshell Card Case
Bone, Florentine Paper, England, 19th Century, 4 1/3 x 3 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Card Case
Cover, Mother-of-pearl, Ivory, 4 3/8 x 3 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Card Case
Cover, Sprays Of Thistles & Flowers, Mother-of-pearl, 4 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Card Case
Cover, Tooled, Leather, 3 3/4 x 2 5/8 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Card Case
Dark Brown, Ivory, 19th Century, 4 x 3 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Card Case
Elliptical, Silver Mounted, 19th Century, 3 3/4 x 2 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Card Case
Glass Panel With William Shakespeare's Home, 4 x 3 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Card Case
Hinged Cover, Ivory, Flowering Vine Border, 4 1/8 x 3 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Card Case
Ivory, 3 1/2 x 2 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Card Case
Ivory, Late 19th Century, 4 1/4 x 3 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Card Case
Ivory, Marked, Canton, 4 x 2 1/2 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Card Case
Mother-of-pearl Inlay, Large Flower Design, Continental, 3 3/8 x 2 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Card Case
Mother-of-pearl, Flower Filled Urns, 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Card Case
Mother-of-pearl, Stylized Floral Design, Ivory, 4 x 2 5/8 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Card Case
Spatter, Mother-of-pearl Diamonds, Ivory, 4 x 3 1/8 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Card Case
Hinged Cover, Ivory, Rectangular, 19th Century, 3 x 4 In.
2002
Tortoiseshell Card Case
Mother-of-pearl Plaque, Landscape, Birds, Late 1800s, 3 1/8 x 4 1/8 In.
2002
Tortoiseshell Card Case
Blond Figured, Mid 19th Century, 4 x 2 3/4 In.
2003
Tortoiseshell Card Case
Gold Inlay, Initialed Plaque, Victorian, 2 3/4 x 4 1/4 In.
2003
Tortoiseshell Card Case
Silver Inlay, Urns, Flowers, Victorian, C.1870, 4 1/4 x 3 1/8 In.
2003
Tortoiseshell Card Case
Bone Banded, England, Mid 19th Century, 3 1/2 x 2 x 1/2 In.
2004
Tortoiseshell Card Case
Chinese, 1800s, 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 In.
2005
Tortoiseshell Card Case
Mother-of-pearl Inlay
2001
Tortoiseshell Card Case
Rectangular, Checkered Design, Silver Beads, England, 4 1/4 X 5 3/4 In.
2006
Tortoiseshell Case
Dome Top, Scent Bottle, 3 In.
1996
Tortoiseshell Case
Lorgnette, C.1880
1996
Tortoiseshell Case
Bun Feet, 19th Century, 2 3/8 In.
1998
Tortoiseshell Case
Bone Cheroot, England, 1865, 5 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 1 In.
2000
Tortoiseshell Case
Cheroot, Sliding Sleeves, Cranes, Gold, Japan, Late 19th Century, 4 1/2 In.
2006
Tortoiseshell Casket
Low Domed Cover, Flowerhead Front, Brass Mounted, 6 x 13 x 10 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Casket
Ivory, Rectangular Form, Boxwood Lined Interior, Regency Style, 1900, 3 In.
2002
Tortoiseshell Casket
Jewelry, Bone Bands, Oblong, Satin Lining, Edwardian, 3 1/2 x 10 1/4 x 7 In.
2002
Tortoiseshell Casket
Jewelry, Ivory, Regency Style, England, 19th Century, 7 x 13 1/2 x 10 In.
2002
Tortoiseshell Casket
William Iv, Pewter, Ivory, Fabric Lined Interior, 3 x 11 x 8 1/2 In.
2002
Tortoiseshell Casket
William Iv, Rectangular Domed Lid, 19th Century, 1 x 5 x 3 1/2 In.
2002
Tortoiseshell Cigar Case
7 In.
1996
Tortoiseshell Cigar Case
Ivory Banded, Rectangular Shape, Silver Plate Thumb Latch, 4 3/4 In.
2006
Tortoiseshell Cigar Holder
Gold, Mother-of-pearl, Striker
2001
Tortoiseshell Cigarette Box
Round, Reeded Edge, Central Patera, Brass Frame, France, 1 1/2 X 4 In.
2007
Tortoiseshell Cigarette Case
Domed Oval, Applied Central Carved Monogram, 4 1/4 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Cigarette Case
Silver Gilt Mounts, Asprey, London, C.1915, 3 1/2 X 5 1/2 In.
2006
Tortoiseshell Clock
Carriage, Victorian, Silver-mounted, Jb, London, French Movement
1995
Tortoiseshell Coffer
Brass Bound, Rectangular, Cover, Continental, 19th Century, 6 x 9 In.
2003
Tortoiseshell Coffer
Concave Sides, Bun Feet, 1 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 3 3/4 In.
2003
Tortoiseshell Comb
Enameled Dancing Scenes, Goldtone Case, England
1995
Tortoiseshell Comb
Sterling Silvervictorian, D. & H., 6 5/8 In.
1997
Tortoiseshell Comb
Folding, Carved, Indian With Headdress, 18th Century
1999
Tortoiseshell Comb
Folding, Carved, Indian, Feathered Headdress, Jamaica, 1700s, 6 1/2 In.
2002
Tortoiseshell Comb
Diamond, Blond, Rose Gold Flower Garland, Edwardian
2005
Tortoiseshell Comb
Double Sided, Carved, Hollow Center, Secret Opening, 17th Century
2007
Tortoiseshell Compact
Silver Mounted, Rectangular
1995
Tortoiseshell Compact
Fan, Silver Mounted Letter Clip, Rectangular, 6 1/2 X 4 1/2 In.
1997
Tortoiseshell Cricket Cage
Cover, Ivory Ring Rim, Pagoda & Pine Tree Design, 5 In.
2002
Tortoiseshell Cross
Ivory Corpus, Christ Carved With Open Eyes, 1770, 35 x 22 1/2 In.
1998
Tortoiseshell Desk Set
Boulle, 2 Pen Trays, 2 Ink Pots, Bronze Lids, France, C.1900, 15 1/4 In.
1996
Tortoiseshell Desk Set
Brass Inlay, 5 Piece
2003
Tortoiseshell Diary
Silver, Gold Inlay, Fleur-de-lis, Floral Swag, Clasp, France, 4 1/2 x 3 1/8 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Dish
Silver Mounted, Shell Shape, Acanthus Scrolled Handle, 5 x 5 In.
2002
Tortoiseshell Etui
Gilt Metal, Continental, Round, Engraved Strapwork, 19th Century, 4 In.
2003
Tortoiseshell Etui
Inlaid, 19th Century, 2 3/4 In., 5 1/2 In., 2 Piece
2003
Tortoiseshell Etui
Belt, Bronze Mount, Blond, Anglo-indian, Late 19th Century, 10 3/4 In.
2005
Tortoiseshell Figurine
Mandolin, Ivory, 8 In.
1996
Tortoiseshell Figurine
Violin, Shell & Ivory, 5 1/2 In.
1996
Tortoiseshell Frame
Fluted, Ebonized, Ancient Ruin Scene, 12 x 14 In.
2002
Tortoiseshell Glove Box
Ivory Edge, Large
1995
Tortoiseshell Hairpin
Rectangular Form, Japan, 9 1/2 In.
1998
Tortoiseshell Jewel Chest
Boulle, Canted Corners, Inlaid, 19th Century, 12 X 6 1/2 X 6 In.
1996
Tortoiseshell Jewelry Box
Octagonal, Bone Bun Feet, England, 2 x 6 x 3 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Jewelry Box
Engraved Bone, 6 Sides, Violets Panel, Dutch, 2 3/4 x 3 1/2 In.
2003
Tortoiseshell Knife
Paddle Shape, Silver Handle, England, 1888, 16 1/2 In.
2002
Tortoiseshell
Carte-de-ball, Ivory, Rose Gold Fill, Monogram, Late 1800s, 4 X 2 7/8 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Ladys Set
Carte-de-ball, Ivory, Rose Gold Fill, Monogram, Late 1800s
2001
Tortoiseshell Loving Cup
Applied Bowl, Tapering Gadroons, S-scroll Handles, 14 x 13 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Memoire
Aide, Rectangular, Initialed Silver Clasp, Ivory Pages, Pencil, 4 In.
2007
Tortoiseshell Mirror
Hand
1995
Tortoiseshell Mirror
Standing, Art Nouveau, 7 1/2 x 5 In.
1998
Tortoiseshell Mirror
Flemish Baroque Style, Molded Frame, Pierced Brass Mount, 13 x 11 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Mirror
Mother-of-pearl, Beveled, 20 1/24 In.
2002
Tortoiseshell
1 3/4 X 1 1/8 In.
1999
Tortoiseshell Ox
Overall Carved Figures & Landscape, 19th Century, 5 In.
2000
Tortoiseshell Page Cutter
Repousse Silver Handle, Colonial Couple, Green Man, 17 7/8 In.
2007
Tortoiseshell Page Turner
Figures Of 18th Century Children On Handle, Sterling Silver, 16 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Page Turner
Sterling Handle, Engraved Viking Ship Chester Mark, 14 In.
2004
Tortoiseshell Picture Frame
Fitted With 2 Oval Apertures, Sterling Silver, 1971, 5 x 7 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Picture Frame
Green Tint, Beveled Form, Rectangular, 12 1/4 x 10 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Pill Box
Domed Lid, Rectangular
1995
Tortoiseshell Pin Box
Rectangular, Ivory Ball Feet, 19th Century
2000
Tortoiseshell Pitcher
Applied Amber Handle, Ground Pontil, 5 x 7 In.
2005
Tortoiseshell Pocket Watch Case
Cover, Silk Lid Interior, Rectangular, 1 x 5 x 3 1/2 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Powder Box
Round, 4 In.
1996
Tortoiseshell Shoe Horn
Child's, Velvet Box
1995
Tortoiseshell Snuff Bottle
Semi-precious Stones
1995
Tortoiseshell Snuffbox
Carved, Silver Frame, 19th Century, 3 X 2 In.
1996
Tortoiseshell Snuffbox
Silver Inlaid, White Opaline Glass Bun Feet, 1810-1820, 1 1/4 In.
2000
Tortoiseshell Snuffbox
Burl, Historical Scene, Champ De Waterloo Le Juin 1815, 3 1/4 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Snuffbox
Burl, Trade Tools, Atelier De Tonnerier, Stamped, 3 3/4 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Snuffbox
Hinged Lid, 19th Century, 3 1/4 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Snuffbox
Man With Wife & Child On Lid, 1860s, 3 1/4 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Snuffbox
Men On Bicycles, Geometric, Continental, 19th Century, 3 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Snuffbox
Men, Bicycle, Geometric Design Base, Continental, 19th Century, 3 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Snuffbox
Sarcophagus, Hinged Lid, J. Holland Cartouche, 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Snuffbox
Silver Mounted, Man, Woman, Animals, Birds, Floral, 1700s, 3 x 2 In.
2002
Tortoiseshell Snuffbox
Walnut, Disk Form, Concave, Walnut, Ebonized Edges, 3 3/8 In.
2002
Tortoiseshell Spectacles Case
Penwork Ivory Floral, Scroll, Silver, 1900, 5 3/4 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Spoon
Mid 19th Century, 10 1/2 In.
2007
Tortoiseshell Tea Box
Domed Lid, Georgian, Ivory Banded, Silver Mounted, 6 x 7 x 3 1/2 In.
2003
Tortoiseshell Tea Box
Georgian, Brass Footed, Oblong, 3 Compartments, 5 x 11 1/2 x 5 In.
2003
Tortoiseshell Tea Box
Georgian, Ivory Banded, Serpentine Front, 3 1/2 x 5 3/4 x 3 1/2 In.
2003
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
England, 1800-1820
1995
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Regency, Bombe, Silver Plaque, Early 1800s, 6 1/2 X 7 3/4 In.
1995
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Silver Mount, Inlaid Ivory, Ten Sides, C.1810, 5 3/4 X 6 In.
1995
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Fitted Interior, 19th Century, 4 1/2 X 6 1/4 In.
1996
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Mother-of-pearl & Ivory Inlay, 19th Century, 5 1/2 In.
1997
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Ball Form Feet, Octagonal, England, 7 1/4 In.
1998
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Blond, 2 Covered Interior Compartments, 19th Century, 8 In.
1999
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Hinged Lid, Sarcophagus Form, Ivory, Bun Feet, Regency, 8 In.
1999
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Rectangular Form, Silver Metal, Ivory, Bun Feet, Victorian, 5 3/4 In.
1999
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Regency, Cushion Shape, 2 Interior Lidded Compartments, 8 In.
1999
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Regency, Sarcophagus Shape, 2 Lidded Wells, 12 1/4 In.
1999
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Ivory, 2 Lidded Compartments, Bun Feet, Regency, 6 1/4 x 7 In.
2000
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Ivory, Serpentine Front, 2 Lidded Compartments, Regency, 6 In.
2000
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
George Iii, Domed Segmented Lid, 2 Compartments, Ball Feet, 6 x 3 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Regency, Sarcophagus Shape, Mother-of-pearl, 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 5 In.
2001
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Hinged Cover, 2 Interior Compartments, 6 x 8 x 5 In.
2003
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
2 Compartments, Ivory Surround, Bun Feet, C.1820, 4 x 6 x 4 In.
2004
Tortoiseshell Tumbler
Hand Carved Design
1997
Tortoiseshell Vanity Box
Trunk Shape, Dome Lid, White Bone Edge, C.1885, 1 X 2 X 1 1/4 In.
2006
Tortoiseshell Vase
Honey Amber, Amethyst Rim, Clear Footed, 2 3/8 x 2 In.
2003
Tortoiseshell Vase
Enameled, Flowers, Gilt Bird In Flight, Victorian, 9 1/4 In.
2006
Tortoiseshell Vase
Squirrels, Grapevines, Reticulated, Flattened Double Gourd, Chinese, 7 In.
2007
Tortoiseshell Watchcase
Gold & Silver Pique Inlaid Top, Key Wound Watch, 4 x 2 In.
2004
Tortoiseshell Workbox
Georgian, Blond, Mid 1800s, 8 Compartments, 3 x 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 In.
2005



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