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French Tortoise Shell Box

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A GOOD 18th CENTURY FRENCH INLAID TORTOISESHELL BOX AND: A GOOD 18th CENTURY FRENCH INLAID TORTOISESHELL BOX AND COVER. 8cms long.

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FRENCH TORTOISE SHELL PORTRAIT MINIATURE SNUFF BOX: French tortoise shell snuff box, late 18th/ early 19th c., lid with painted portrait miniature of a young girl with a bird on a string, framed by gold-tone metal bezel, approx 1 1/8"h, 3"diam **Proven

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ANTIQUE FRENCH 18K GOLD & TORTOISE SHELL SNUFF BOX.: An early 19th C. hinged snuff box in tortoise shell and 18k (tested) gold, with an oval miniature painting recessed in the top and outlined in 18k gold, of an equestrian scene, artist signed Swebach 1

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Tortoiseshell French Singing Box: Bontems Silver engraved lid, c. 1890 with hinged key compartment case. 3.75" x 2.5" x 1.25".

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A late 18th century Louis XVI French gold pique work tortoiseshell snuff box, circa 1780: A late 18th century Louis XVI French gold pique work tortoiseshell snuff box, circa 1780 Formed as a boat, the decking formed a hinged lid. Length â€“ 8.5 cm / 3.35 inches

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A Continental Gilt Metal Mounted and Portrait Miniature: A Continental Gilt Metal Mounted and Portrait Miniature Inset Tortoiseshell Snuff Box Likely French, 18th Century Diameter 3 inches.

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Two Continental Gilt Metal Mounted and Portrait: Two Continental Gilt Metal Mounted and Portrait Miniature Inset Tortoiseshell Snuff Boxes Likely French, 18th Century Diameter of larger example 2 3/4 inches.

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Tortoiseshell snuff box with pique gold inlay, late 18th/ 19th C., French manner elaborate scroll: Tortoiseshell snuff box with pique gold inlay, late 18th/ 19th C., French manner elaborate scroll design inlaid in gold to hinged cover, rectangular form, wear consistent with age and use including sc

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A LOT OF TWO ANTIQUE LORGNETTES WITH A BOX 19TH C: Two pairs of antique Victorian long-handled shell lorgnette glasses and a faux tortoiseshell lidded box with a gold emblem on the lid. 19th-century, presumably French. Dimensions: Box: 3 1/2 X 3 1/4 i

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A Rare Slide Rule Snuff Box, French, early 19th century,: A Rare Slide Rule Snuff Box, French, early 19th century, the tortoiseshell and bois durci circular box with ivorine veneer scale, the top and base with moulded relief scenes of the Louvre and Pont de

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Tortoiseshell and silver pique snuff box, late 17th/18th C., English or French, oval form with: Tortoiseshell and silver pique snuff box, late 17th/18th C., English or French, oval form with tortoiseshell cover and base, reticulated silver inlay to cover featuring couple under chandelier, two vi

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18th Century French Silver And Gold Inlaid Snuff Box: DESCRIPTION: Antique hinged lid snuff box featuring silver and gilt floral and foliage motifs and patterns inlaid in a tortoise-shell-like foundation. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: France DIMENSIONS: H:

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CHINESE CARVED TORTOISE SHELL BOX.: Late 19th-early 20th century. Most likely a seal box with relief carvings of landscapes with travelers and buildings on the lid and fishermen on a river on the bottom. Age split and chip on lid, pinpo

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Early Inlaid Irish Tortoise Shell Box: Early Inlaid Irish Tortoise Shell Box, 6" X 7.25" X 4.75", Beautiful Mother Of Pearl Inlaid Floral Design, Note Indicates The Box Was Made In Dublin In 1790, Some Veneer Separation And Cracks On Box,

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ANTIQUE TORTOISE SHELL BOXES, LOT OF FOUR: ANTIQUE TORTOISE SHELL BOXES, LOT OF FOUR, including three snuff box examples. 19th century. 1" H. From the Ann Connor C. Jones collection, Winston-Salem, NC.

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Item Details

Description

with painted portrait miniature lid 3 1/8" diameter early 19th century

Condition

lose on bottom, gold collar is twisted. SHIPPING INFO: Shipping available within the Continental USA (excludes insurance) $25. Cannot be shipped outside of the USA.

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French Tortoise Shell Box

Name: French Tortoise Shell Box
SKU: 59187485
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $250 - $350

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Starting Price $125

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