Sold2021FRENCH TORTOISE SHELL PORTRAIT MINIATURE SNUFF BOXFrench 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 **ProvenSee Sold Price
Sold2015Group of 3 portrait miniatures, 18th / 19th c.A group of 3 portrait miniatures. 18th / 19th century. ++ Round portrait of Marie Antoinette at the Petit Trianon set in tortoiseshell box. 3 1/4" diameter overall. ++ Man in a red and gold coat. In oSee Sold Price
Sold2021AN ANTIQUE TORTOISESHELL AND LACQUER PORTRAIT MINIATUREAN ANTIQUE TORTOISESHELL AND LACQUER PORTRAIT MINIATURE SNUFF BOX, 19TH CENTURY in yellow gold, the circular body formed of tortoiseshell, covered in lacquer designs of varicoloured stripes, with goldSee Sold Price
Sold2024ANTIQUE 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 1See Sold Price
Sold2016English 18K Gold Inlaid Tortoise Shell BoxEnglish 18K gold inlaid tortoise shell box made in Birmingham, hallmarked in interior with makers mark "HA" and "18". 1 1/2" high, 1 3/4" wide. Condition: a few small scratches, inlay losses, a few liSee Sold Price
Sold2022A REGENCY GOLD INLAID TORTOISESHELL BOX. 4.5 cm wide.A REGENCY GOLD INLAID TORTOISESHELL BOX. 4.5 cm wide.See Sold Price
Sold2016French gold and tortoise shell snuff boxFrench gold and tortoise shell snuff box the top panel attributed to Jacques Frédéric Kirstein of Strasbourg, circa 1825, chased in high relief and superb detail depicting a boar hunting scene, withSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Group of Four Georgian Gold Mounted Tortoise Shell Snuff BoxesA Group of Four Georgian Gold Mounted Tortoise Shell Snuff Boxes Late 18th/Early 19th Century Width of largest example 2 1/8 inches.  See Sold Price
Sold2022Y AN 18TH CENTURY GOLD MOUNTED AND TORTOISESHELL BOXY AN 18TH CENTURY GOLD MOUNTED AND TORTOISESHELL BOXUNMARKEDThe tortoiseshell cover inlaid with birds, foliate swags, bows, arrows, quivers and panels of mother of pearl, the base inlaid with a dog chSee Sold Price
Sold202119th Century Miniature Portrait Boxes PlusRound lidded tortoise shell box with embedded portrait painting, round turned maple box with embedded micro mosaic figure and round lidded box with exotic grain and embossed cherry handle to lid. TortSee Sold Price
Sold2022TABACCHIERA IN ORO E TARTARUGA, XIX SECOLOa forma circolare, superficie decorata a motivi geometrici e naturalistici; difetti Alt. cm 2, diam. cm 6; peso lordo gr 51 A GOLD AND TORTOISESHELL SNUFF-BOX, 19TH CENTURY; DEFECTS * Il lotto éSee Sold Price
Sold202018K gold inlay pique tortoise shell hinged box, 2 1/2"18K gold inlay pique tortoise shell hinged box, 2 1/2" diameter.See Sold Price
Sold2023Five Round Tortoiseshell Boxes, Gold Silver Accents19th century, burled wooden box with tortoise lining, gold foil medallion bust of 18th century male, 2-1/4 in.; round with brass and abalone inlay to lid, 2-1/2 in.; triangular with flying crane, 3 inSee Sold Price
Sold2022Y AN 18TH CENTURY GOLD AND TORTOISESHELL BOOK FORM BOXY AN 18TH CENTURY GOLD AND TORTOISESHELL BOOK FORM BOXUNMARKEDInlaid with Selene and Endymion among foliage9cm (3 1/2in) high155g gross ϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulatioSee Sold Price
Sold2022A late 18th century Louis XVI French gold pique work tortoiseshell snuff box, circa 1780A 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 – 8.5 cm / 3.35 inchesSee Sold Price
Sold2019* A Continental 12-Karat Tri-Colored Gold and Tortoise* A Continental 12-Karat Tri-Colored Gold and Tortoise Shell Decorated Snuff Box 19th century the lid decorated with a wolf preying on fowl in a wooded scene. Diameter 3 1/4 inches. Estimate $1,000-2,See Sold Price
Sold2023Three Tortoiseshell Boxes With Gold19th century, oval with gold Chinoiserie designed inlay of dragonfly, bird in tree, flora and a rocky outcropping, gold band (tests as 14kt., hinge does not test as gold), 3-3/4 x 3-1/4 in.; oval inseSee Sold Price
Sold2019A George III gold-mounted tortoiseshell roundedA George III gold-mounted tortoiseshell rounded rectangular snuff box, the piqué cover with a bright-cut spray of country flowers in two tones, S-scroll thumbpiece centred by a shell, 7.6cm wide, c.1See Sold Price
Sold2020AN UNUSUAL ANTIQUE GOLD LIMOGES ENAMEL ANDAN UNUSUAL ANTIQUE GOLD LIMOGES ENAMEL AND TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOX depicting putti. 6.25 cm x 4.5 cm.See Sold Price
Sold2022Tortoise Shell BoxTortoise Shell Box, inlaid with gold and tablet inside, along with silver pencil, 19th century, 2 3/4" x 4 1/8". (This item cannot be purchased or shipped by bidders residing outside of the United StaSee Sold Price
Sold201618th Century Tortoiseshell Box18th century tortoiseshell box with intricate gold and rose colors inlay. Gold inlay covered entire box. 3" x 1"See Sold Price
Sold2022Five Vintage Gold Pens & GlassesFive vintage pens with gold each one about 5 1/4"L, and a tortoise shell box frame glasses. size: 5"W x 2 1/8"DSee Sold Price
Sold2018French Tortoise Shell Boxwith painted portrait miniature lid 3 1/8" diameter early 19th centurySee Sold Price
Sold2016Tortoise Shell Box, Japanese Meji Era, InlaidDescription: Japanese tortoise shell and mixed metal container in a cylindrical shape. Container is inlaid and accented with silver and gold flowers on both the obverse and reverse. The lip of both thSee Sold Price
BonhamsA GOLD-LACQUERED TORTOISE-SHELL LARGE FAN Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926), early 20th ce...£500
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