Melba's Tortoiseshell Writing Box
A Victorian tortoiseshell writing box the domed lid overlaid with the applied silver inscription Melba, opening to reveal an interior separated into compartments lined with red moire silk, containing various note papers bearing the initials NM and Coombe…
Georgian Pique Patch Boxes Set
Eight Georgian tortoiseshell pique patch boxes, 18th and 19th century, four of navette form and four of oval form. Each decorationed with silver or gold pique decoration, largest 10 cm long.
Asprey London Lidded Box with Leda and the Swan Painting
An Asprey's, London lidded box, with painted ivory panel to the top depicting Leda and the Swan. The sides with red tortoiseshell finish embellished with gilt brass mouldings including a laurel wreath and ribbon mount to the front, the lozenge shaped…
George III Tortoiseshell Sewing Box with Fitted Interior
A rare George III quality tortoiseshell fitted sewing box, rectangular form, the mildly domed panelled lid with ivory detail, enclosing the original fitted interior including ivory, steel, cut glass and other sewing fittings, the silk lined lid with a…
Anglo-Indian Jewellery Casket with Silver Escutcheon
An Anglo-Indian jewellery casket, tortoiseshell, bone and ivory with silver escutcheon, early 19th century, sandalwood interior with mirror inside the lid, plus key, 13 cm high, 18 cm wide, 12.5 cm deep
Rose Gold Colt Fob Revolver in Tortoiseshell Box (1895)
Colt double action miniature fob revolver in a fine tortoiseshell plush fitted box with rose gold decoration, circa 1895, rare. 5.5 cm long, the box 8.5 cm wide
18th Century Enamel and Diamond Hinged Box
A tortoiseshell and gold mounted hinged box, Continental, 18th century, with enamel panel depicting two sparsely clad young ladies with a row of rose cut diamonds, 4 cm high, 8 cm wide, 6 cm deep
Tortoiseshell Music Box with Egyptian Bedouin Chief Painting
Late 19th century Personal tortoiseshell music box Aubert & Fils 5283 the cover finely painted on ivory with scene of Egyptian Bedouin Chief and his white Arabian horse
Qing Dynasty Tortoiseshell Landscape Box
A tortoiseshell box and cover Qing dynasty, 19th century of shallow circular form, the cover and base carved with landscape scenes within florette borders, 9.5 cm diameter
Exquisite Tortoiseshell Carved Box: Intricate Artistry in Compact Design
An elaborately carved tortoiseshell lidded box, diameter 11 cm
Assorted Antique Boxes
A collection of small boxes including an ivory acorn, a tortoiseshell box, a faceted glass box and a painted landscape lidded box, Continental, 19th century
Regency Tortoiseshell Sewing Box with Pewter Inlay
An English Regency tortoiseshell sewing box, 19th century, of shaped rectangular form with pewter string inlaid, the domed lid opening to an ivory banded edge and fabric lined interior, the whole raised on bun feet., approximately 9.5 cm high, 19.5 cm…
George V Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Box by Finnigans, London
A George V sterling silver mounted tortoiseshell box, Finnigans, New Bond Street, London 1913, of rectangular form with classical gadrooned borders, 8 cm high, 23 cm wide, 18 cm deep. Provenance: Romayne Munro (nee Hordern) of Point Piper and Milton park,…
Sterling Silver Inlayed Tortoise Shell Trinket Box (Birmingham 1910)
Antique tortoise shell trinket box, with sterling silver peacock and flower inlayed decoration raised on four feet, hallmarked Birmingham 1910
Ivory-Tortoiseshell Box, Anglo-Indian, 20th Century
A ivory mounted tortoiseshell box, Anglo-Indian, first half 20th century, 8.5 cm high, 21 cm wide, 16.5 cm deep
French Boulle Perfume Bottle Set with Opaline Glass Bottles
19th century French boulle cased perfume bottle set the case beautifully decorated with tortoiseshell veneer and engraved brass some chips to veneer), with two internal fitted perfume bottles both blue opaline glass, ornate gilt with various miniature…
Regency Tortoiseshell Veneer Box with Ivory Edging
A Regency tortoiseshell veneer box, c.1830, decorated with ivory banded edging to top and box, corners, the interior covered with olive green silk lining. Height 7.5 cm. Width 28 cm. Depth 20.5 cm
Victorian Tortoiseshell Box with Abalone Dog Cameo
A Victorian tortoiseshell box, with silver and mother of pearl inlay, the dome cover with central abalone shell cameo of a dog with ball, the interior with silk lining, 12.5 cm width, 8 cm depth, 10 cm high
Asprey of London sterling silver, manicure set belonging to lady Cochrane comprising of gilded sterling silver card case, trinket box, mirror, powder jar, glass jars with silver lids, nail file, button hooks, amethyst seal, tortoise shell comb etc. In…
Ivory and Tortoise Shell Game Set with Pieces
A superb ivory and tortoise shell case having ivory game pieces inside. 4.5 cm high, 11 cm long, 10.5 cm deep
Victorian rectangular tortoiseshell sewing box, containing a gold needle case, gold handled scissors, thimble and awl, and 3 mother of pearl thread holders and 2 others (lid detached from hinges)
French Boulle Desk Set with Inkwells and Stamp Box
A 19th century French boulle desk set, with a well for pens, two lidded inkwells and lidded stamp box, in traditional tortoiseshell and inlaid brass decoration. 30 cm x 21 cm
Antique Tortoise Shell Work Box with Fitted Interiors
Early 19th century tortoise shell cased work box with fitted interiors, brass ball feet, approx 11 cm high, 26 cm wide, 17 cm deep
Embroidered Crown Tortoise Shell Box
Tortoise shell lidded box with an applied embroided crown to domed lid. Dimensions 16 x 10.5 x 8.5 cm
19th Century Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Cedar Lined Box
An antique box, tortoiseshell with fine silver mounts and cedar lining, 19th century, 5 cm high, 18 cm wide, 12 cm deep
Anglo-Ceylonese Inlaid Jewel Casket
An Anglo-Ceylonese jewel casket, tortoise shell and inlaid timber, 19th century 18 cm high, 29 cm wide, 21 cm deep
Tortoise Shell Collection
A collection of tortoise shell and faux tortoiseshell objects including a hinged box and two cigarette cases
Tortoiseshell Card Box with Silver Shield and Playing Cards
Tortoiseshell playing card box, of petit rectangular form, with a hinged cover set with a plain silver shield, opening to reveal a set of playing cards, 7.5 cm x 5.5 cm x 5.5 cm
Victorian Tortoiseshell Sewing Box with Silver Accessories
Victorian tortoiseshell sewing box brass banded tortoiseshell box, with fitted and lined interior, enclosing silver sewing accessories, including scissors, needle case, thimble, etc, width 13 cm.
Regency Sewing Box with Mother-of-Pearl and Ivory Accessories
A Regency mother-of-pearl inlaid tortoiseshell sewing box, circa 1820, the floral inlaid domed box with white metal stringing, ivory lips and edges, with a range of mother-of-pearl and ivory sewing accessories including spools and petite implements in a…
Tortoise-Shell Mother of Pearl Vanity Box
A good 19th century tortoise-shell and mother of pearl vanity box, of rectangular form with serpentine front, the hinged lid with parquetry mother of pearl panel framed with a narrow band of abalone and tortoiseshell, conforming front, raised on…
Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Jewelry Box, Birmingham 1928
A round sterling silver and tortoiseshell jewellery box, Birmingham 1928 Percy James Finch, height 8 cm, diameter 14 cm
Victorian Card Cases & Mother of Pearl Box
Two Victorian tortoiseshell and mother of pearl card cases and a box, late 19th century, one card case inlaid to either side with foliate decoration, the other carved to either side with a Gothic architectural panel, the box with an engraved mother of…
Victorian Tortoiseshell & Brass Jewel Casket
Victorian tortoiseshell & brass jewel casket decorative tortoiseshell lidded box, with with applied figure decoration, opening to brass framed casket, with lined interior, length 14 cm, height 10 cm.
Victorian Tortoise Shell and Ivory Jewellery Box
A Victorian tortoise shell jewellery box, raised on ball feet, enhanced with ivory. 18 x 10.5 x H. 5 cm.
Anglo-Indian Ivory and Tortoiseshell Box
An Anglo-Indian ivory and tortoiseshell box late 19th / early 20th century. Height 7 cm. Width 15.5 cm. Depth 11.5 cm
Intricate Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Pill Box by Walker & Hall
Walker & Hall sterling silver box intricate and detailed silver and tortoiseshell pill box inscribed 'Lois Sept 19th 1945' and stamped 'W&H'
Victorian Tortoiseshell Patch Boxes and Etui Box Set
Three Victorian tortoiseshell patch boxes and an etui box, late 19th century, the patch boxes, each of rectangular form with a hinged domed cover, two with steel hobnail and lattice mounts (one cover detached), the etui box with a rectangular body rising…
Paua Banded Mother of Pearl Glove Box
Mother of pearl & tortoise shell glove box with paua shell banding & purple silk interior. Dimensions 26.5 x 9.5 x 7 cm
Edwardian Tortoiseshell and Silver Trinket Box
An Edwardian tortoiseshell and silver trinket box, the box inlaid with silver wreaths and bows, serpentine form and raised on four paw feet, London 1904. 16 x 10 x 6 cm.
19th Century Tortoiseshell Jewel Box
19th century tortoiseshell jewel box. Losses - as inspected. Height 11 cm. Length 23 cm
Antique Tortoiseshell Scent Bottle Case with Two Bottles
Antique tortoiseshell scent bottle case decorated tortoiseshell lidded box, with fitted interior, containing two scent bottles, with stoppers, height 6 cm.
Antique Tortoiseshell Vanity Box with Gold Applique (9 words)
19th century tortoiseshell applique vanity box, shaped circular all finely worked with gold, antique repair
Regency Tortoiseshell Sewing Box with Ivory Edging
A Regency tortoiseshell sarcophagus sewing box, fine ivory edging, the fitted interior with multiple compartments, lids and two bone reels to the top tier. Hinges faulted. 28 x 19 x 15.5 cm.
Victorian Tortoiseshell Silver Inlaid Circular Box
A fine Victorian tortoiseshell circular box inlaid with silver, top with a harp & trumpet form ribbon garland, 19th century, height 9 cm, diameter 9 cm
19th Century Tortoiseshell Jewelry Box with Gilt Metal Mounts
A gilt metal mounted tortoiseshell jewellery box, 19th century in the form of a domed chest with caryatid pilasters and paw feet 14 cm high, 22 cm wide, 12 cm wide
Silver and Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box with London Hallmarks
Sterling silver and tortoise shell lidded box decorated with silver bows and swags inlays, hallmarked London 1912, approx. 277g
Exotic Birds and Clouds Carved Tortoiseshell Lidded Box
A carved tortoiseshell lidded box decorated with exotic birds and scrolling clouds, height 6 cm, width 12 cm, depth 8 cm
Regency Pique and Tortoiseshell Bonbonniere with Hand Painted Portrait
A Regency pique and tortoiseshell bonbonniere, the top inlaid with silver pique decoration surrounded a hand painted portrait on ivory of a young girl, with patterned gilt metal rims. 7.5 x 6 cm.
Carved Tortoiseshell Boxes, 19th/20th Century
Two late 19th/20th century tortoiseshell boxes, the powder box intricately carved with village scene, the other box with floral carved and hinged lid, 6 & 7 cm diameter respectively
Silver and Tortoise Shell Box, Birmingham 1942
Silver and tortoise shell box, Birmingham 1942, approx 5 cm high, 13 cm wide, 9 cm deep
Lund Razor Box with Monogrammed Lozenge Panel
Thomas & William Lund tortoiseshell & ivory seven day Razor box having a monorammed lozenge panel inscribed 'R.R.D.', having a blue velvet lined interior, with a green velvet kid skin covered box, 18.8 x 8.5 x 4.9 cm
Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Jewelry Casket with Inlay
An Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell jewellery casket, of concave rectangular form, the tortoiseshell panelled lid with silver urn and floral swag inlay, floral ribbon border, raised on four bow and ball feet. Pale green velvet lined interior. Birmingham…
German Silver Floral Trinket Box with Tortoiseshell Insert
19th century German silver trinket box and cover, marks to base, of shaped oval form, decorated with central basket of flowers, surrounded by floral motifs and pierced with acanthus and floral swags to sides, with gilt interior, with tortoiseshell insert,…
Sterling Silver and Tortoise Shell Casket
A sterling silver and tortoise shell jewel casket. 6 cm high, 14.5 long.
Sterling Silver & Tortoise Shell Jewellery Casket, 1913
An antique English sterling silver and tortoise shell jewellery casket, by George Bowen & Sons, circa 1913, 7 cm high, 14 cm wide
Antique Tortoiseshell Box with Historical Note
19th century tortoiseshell box, with hand written note inside 'This Box Was Given Me By My Brother in Law Capt Theos (Theophilus) Biddulph of The...... Dragoons 1815', some chips and a cracked corner to lid, 8.6 cm wide
George V Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Silver Gilt Accessories
George V tortoise shell sewing box, with silver gilt thimble, stiletto, needle case and scissors, 11.5 cm length Chester 1922
Tortoiseshell Box: Elegant and Compact Storage Solution
Tortoiseshell box dimensions 18 x 13 x 4.7 cm
Birmingham 1910 Sterling Silver & Tortoise Shell Jewellery Casket
English sterling silver and tortoise shell jewellery casket, hallmarked Birmingham 1910, of lobed rectangular form, decorated with inlaid medallion to top, with stylised boarder, standing on four stylised feet, total weight 212gm, 9 cm x 10 cm x 3.5 cm,…
Antique Tortoise Shell Box with Silver Royal Busts
Antique tortoise shell hinged box, with an applied silver busts of King William III & Queen Mary, probably period, no marks, approx 10 cm, an A/F
Victorian Tortoise Shell Trinket Box with Leather Interior
Victorian tortoise shell trinket box, pretty lidded box with leathered interior on bun feet. Some losses to reverse
Tortoiseshell Boxes and Miniature Case Set
A tortoiseshell dome top box, and a miniature case, 19th century, of octagonal profile with bone edges and a lidded interior, later velvet lined, together with a simulated tortoiseshell hinged case, 8 cm high, 10.5 cm wide, 7.5 cm deep
Hinged Tortoise Shell & Brass Inlaid Perfume Decanter Box
A hinged tortoise shell and brass inlaid box, opening to reveal two perfume decanters, French 18th/19th century. 10 cm high, 13 cm wide and 7 cm deep
Assorted Boxes Collection
A collection of four boxes, including an enamel box, a wooden box and three tortoiseshell boxes
French Miniature Music Box with Tortoiseshell Case
A French tortoiseshell cased miniature music box, the plain case with a small mother of pearl oval inset to lid, the movement signed 'P.H. Paur' and numbered 5389. Early 19th century. Width 9.5 cm, depth 6 cm, height 2.7 cm
German Silver Hinged Box with Tortoiseshell Liner
Antique German pierced work silver hinged box, with tortoiseshell liner, marked Germany, 916, approx 202g
Antique Anglo-Indian Jewellery Casket with Velvet Interior
An Anglo-Indian antique jewellery casket, tortoiseshell bone and ivory with velvet interior, 19th century, 5.5 cm high, 19 cm wide, 8.5 cm deep
Tortoiseshell Trinket Box - 12.5 cm x 10 cm
Good tortoiseshell trinket box 12.5 cm x 10 cm, 6 cm high approx.
Red Tortoiseshell Trinket Box with Dowelled Edging
A late-19th century stained red tortoiseshell trinket/cigar box, with dowelled edging and low domed lid. Dimensions 10 cm x 13 cm x 15.5 cm
George IV Gold Inlaid Tortoise Shell Patch Box: Oval Shape
George IV gold inlaid tortoise shell patch box, oval shape 55 mm length
George V Silver Plique-à-jour Dressing Table Box
A George V silver plique-à-jour dressing table box, oval shape, the hinged lid inset with tortoiseshell, inlaid with a fine silver cartouche, raised on four scroll feet. Birmingham 1926. Width 7 cm
Birmingham Hallmarked Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Jewel Box
Sterling silver and tortoiseshell jewel box, hallmarked Birmingham 1919 (Levi & Salaman), 10.5 cm wide
Tortoiseshell Box Set with Rectangular, Hexagonal and Heart Shapes
Tortoiseshell boxes comprising one rectangular box, two graduated hexagonal boxes & two heart shaped boxes. Diameter of largest 9 x 6 x 3 cm
French Gold and Tortoiseshell Bonbonniere with Ivory Painting
A late 18th century French gold mounted tortoiseshell and lacquer bonbonniere, the top inlaid with yellow and rose gold surrounding a painting on ivory of a woman seated at the lake shore holding a shield with the word L'amitie (friendship), under glass,…
Antique Tortoiseshell Pique Box/Purse - 8.5mm x 5cm
Antique tortoiseshell & pique box/purse width 8.5 mm x height 5 cm
George V Silver and Tortoise Shell Ring Box
A George V silver and tortoise shell lidded ring box, maker John Round & Son Ltd (Joseph Ridge) Sheffield 1912.
London Hallmarked Silver and Tortoise Shell Lidded Jar
Sterling silver and tortoise shell lidded jar decorated with silver bows and swags inlays, hallmarked London 1912, approx 167g
Georgian Gilt Tortoiseshell Trinket Box (1800)
Georgian carved tortoiseshell trinket box with gilt decoration (circa 1800)
Georgian Silver and Tortoiseshell Musical Box: Provenance Fredric Sinfield
Georgian silver, tortoiseshell and mother of pearl box and cover, of oval form, decorated with figures dancing with musical instruments, on tortoiseshell ground with lattice work, length 7.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney…
19th Century French Tortoiseshell Trinket Box with Brass Mounts
A gilt brass mounted tortoiseshell trinket box, possibly French, 19th century, of oval form, with repeated bead and ring motifs to the body and edges, 10.5 cm high, 21 cm wide, 9 cm deep
Tortoiseshell Box with English Hunting Scene
19th century tortoiseshell and gilt box and cover, of shaped rectangular form, the hinged cover decorated with inset watercolour landscape scene depicting English hunters on horseback with hounds, set within a gilt border, a/f, 2.5 x 8 x 5.5 cm
Sterling Silver & Tortoise Shell Card Box, Birmingham 1919
An English sterling silver & tortoise shell card box, Birmingham, 1919, a rectangle tortoise shell box with sterling silver corner detail & central enameled card inlay, hallmarked Birmingham, 1919 Jd Wd for James Deakin & Sons, 11 x 8.5 x 3.5 cm
Sterling Silver Tortoiseshell Trinket Box
A sterling silver and tortoiseshell trinket box 1925 Birmingham, with maker's mark for Mappin & Webb. The circular box raised on three petite curvaceous legs, with simple concentric rib designs to the body, the slightly domed tortoiseshell lid delicately…
A 19th century tortoiseshell and ivory etui, miniature knife box form, the interior with silver sewing accessories. 6.5 x 5 x 10 cm.
Sterling Silver and Tortoiseshell Box (1899)
An English sterling silver and tortoiseshell circular box by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Of Birmingham, circa 1899, 7.5 cm diameter
George V Silver & Tortoiseshell Jewelry Casket
George V silver & tortoiseshell jewellery casket Birmingham 1918, with decorative silver inset tortoiseshell lid, to lined interior, quad-footed, length 14 cm; weight 350grams
Edwardian Heart-Shaped Pique Box with Silver Accents
An Edwardian pique tortoiseshell and silver heart-shape box, Birmingham 1908
Edwardian Silver and Tortoise Shell Pill Box
An Edwardian silver and tortoise shell pill box, the tortoise shell panelled lid inlaid with silver bird (snipe), gilt washed interior. Birmingham 1910 by Levi & Salaman. Diameter 4.5 cm. Provenance: Private Auckland Collection. See lot 181.
Edwardian Silver and Tortoiseshell Pique Jewel Box
An Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell pique work jewel box casket shape with lid set with a tortoiseshell panel inlaid with silver, raised on three ribbon and ball feet. Birmingham 1905 by Levi & Salaman, width 10 cm.
Victorian Tortoise Shell and Ivory Trinket Box
Trinket box, Victorian tortoise shell and carved ivory with finely carved lacework ivory top of lion paw feet, felt lined with key
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