Sold202319th Century English Tortoiseshell TantalusRectangular tantalus with canted corners, hinged lid opens to fitted felt lined interior with compartments for four bottles. Brass hinges, lock marked "JT Needs" and "Late S. Bramae". Cast metal handlSee Sold Price
Sold2021French Brass Boulle Tortoiseshell Inlaid TantalusMid- to late 19th century tantalus. [11" H x 12 1/2" W x 9 1/2" D]. Missing 2 brass feet and some glasses. Selling "as-is".See Sold Price
Sold2023Napoleon III Boulle Cave a Liqueur TantalusFrench Napoleon III boulle cave a liqueur or tantalus cordial set, the serpentine front case covered in filigree brass and tortoiseshell inlaid decoration. The hinged top and hinged sides open to a reSee Sold Price
Sold2017A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH BOULLE TANTALUSA 19TH CENTURY FRENCH BOULLE TANTALUS. The multi-hinged case overlaid with tortoise shell and gilt bronze scrolled inlays opening to reveal a multi-tiered mahogany caddy fitted with four blown glassSee Sold Price
Sold2022Tantalus Set with Four Cut Crystal DecantersTantalus Set with Four Cut Crystal Decanters, Large in Size, in a Lacquered and Faux Tortoise Shell Case with Pagoda Top Having Pineapple Finial, Pierced Metal Mounts and Bevelled Glass Sides. 14" WidSee Sold Price
Sold2022Sir Edward John Poynter, PRA, RWS (British, 1836-1919) The Cup of TantalusSir Edward John Poynter, PRA, RWS (British, 1836-1919) The Cup of Tantalus oil on canvas 113 x 75cm (44 1/2 x 29 1/2in). Footnotes: Provenance Private collection, Canada.See Sold Price
Sold2023ROBERT BEST, LONDON. A FINE GEORGE III MINIATURE ORMOLU MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL THREE TRAIN MUSICALROBERT BEST, LONDON. A FINE GEORGE III MINIATURE ORMOLU MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL THREE TRAIN MUSICAL VERGE BRACKET CLOCK the arched front with white enamel dial marked with Turkish numerals beneath chimeSee Sold Price
Sold2016Baccarat France temple form Tantalus, circa 1900Baccarat France temple form tantalus, circa 1900, executed in cut crystal and gilt bronze, having a swirl cut crystal sphere finial surmounting the swirl cut dome above a gilt bronze structure restingSee Sold Price
Sold2022Y A FLEMISH EBONY, TORTOISESHELL, PAINTED AND GILT METAL MOUNTED CABINET ON STANDY A FLEMISH EBONY, TORTOISESHELL, PAINTED, AND GILT METAL MOUNTED CABINET ON STAND POSSIBLY ANTWERP, EARLY 18TH CENTURY Each drawer front decorated with allegorical scenes, the architectural moulded dSee Sold Price
Sold2023An Italian Gold and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tortoiseshell Pique Snuff BoxAn Italian Gold and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tortoiseshell Pique Snuff Box Naples, Mid-18th Century Height 2 1/4 x width 5 1/4 x depth 4 inches. This lot is located in Chicago. Property from a MidwesterSee Sold Price
Sold2021Regency Style Faux Tortoiseshell Tilt Top BreakfastRegency Style Faux Tortoiseshell Tilt Top Breakfast Table Height 28 1/4 inches, width 48 inches, depth 35 1/4 inches. C An Apartment Decorated by Miles ReddSee Sold Price
Sold2024AN EXCEPTIONAL NAPOLEON III 19TH CENTURY BOULLE STYLE TABLE WITH PEWTER AND TORTOISESHELL INLAYAN EXCEPTIONAL NAPOLEON III 19TH CENTURY BOULLE STYLE TABLE WITH PEWTER AND TORTOISESHELL INLAY AN EXCEPTIONAL NAPOLEON III 19TH CENTURY BOULLE STYLE TABLE WITH PEWTER AND TORTOISESHELL INLAY circa 18See Sold Price
Sold2021Regency Green-Tinted Tortoiseshell Tea CaddyRegency Green-Tinted Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy , 19th c., canted corners, interior with two lidded compartments, h. 4 3/8 in., w. 7 1/4 in., d. 4 inSee Sold Price
Sold2022Y A PAIR OF NAPOLEON III SCARLET TORTOISESHELL & BRASS MARQUETRY CARD TABLESY A PAIR OF NAPOLEON III SCARLET TORTOISESHELL & BRASS MARQUETRY CARD TABLESIN THE MANER OF ANDRÉ-CHARLES BOULLE, THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURYOne table premiere-partie marquetry, the other contre-paSee Sold Price
Sold2017Very Rare French Bronze Dome Form Tantalus,gold washed bronze and Baccarat crystal , with lift top and swing out Side panels, has 3 gold overlay crystal bottles and 10 liqueur cordials ( missing 5), truly outstanding set; 16" h x 16" dia at baSee Sold Price
Sold2015Fine and Impressive Dore Bronze Tantalus.Magnificent, apparently unsigned but of Thomire quality with family coat of arms Dilectione et Pace and dated 6 Octobre 1870 etched on front glass. From a Scarsdale, NY collector. Dimensions: 14.5" wSee Sold Price
Sold2020George III Tortoiseshell Tea CaddyGeorge III Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy , 19th c., serpentine form, interior with foil lining, later bun feet, h. 3 1/2 in., w. 5 1/2 in., d. 3 1/4 inSee Sold Price
Sold202019th C. French Bronze Mounted Boulle Tantalus a Liqueur19th C. French Bronze Mounted Boulle Tantalus/Cave a Liqueur. Box size: H 12" x 15" x 11.1/2"See Sold Price
Sold2016Magnificent 19th C. Baccarat Tantalus / Liquor set19th Century cave a liqueur. Ova shaped. Baccarat glass. Very fine.See Sold Price
Sold2021A Napoleon III Style Simulated Tortoiseshell and BrassA Napoleon III Style Simulated Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlaid Marble-Top Sideboard 20th Century Height 42 1/2 x width 78 x depth 19 1/2 inches. Property from The Estate of Edwin William Young, SmithviSee Sold Price
Sold2022A GOOD 19TH CENTURY FRENCH BOULLE SHAPED CENTRE with brass inlay on tortoiseshell, gilt masks singleA GOOD 19TH CENTURY FRENCH BOULLE SHAPED CENTRE with brass inlay on tortoiseshell, gilt masks single drawer, female masks on curving legs. 4ft 10ins long, 3ft wide, 2ft 6ins high.See Sold Price
Sold2018Baccarat France temple form Tantalus, circa 1900Baccarat France temple form tantalus, circa 1900, executed in cut crystal and gilt bronze, having a swirl cut crystal sphere finial surmounting the swirl cut dome above a gilt bronze structure restingSee Sold Price
Sold2022Chinese 10th century tortoiseshell glazed plum bottlecondition report. For more detailed pictures, please click the link: https://shtvu-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/valueauction_onedrivechina_cn/EtIVRXXmS2NEv1xFGutlpQwBjv-lOE-PtgrAPeM3Beyvow?e=QA7etSee Sold Price
Sold2021Rare George III Red Tortoiseshell Tea CaddyRare George III Red Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy ca. 1800, with a hipped cover and Sheffield-plate fittings, the single-compartment interior with a matching lid over a foil-lined well. h. 6-1/2", w. 4-1/2"See Sold Price
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