Pair Antique French Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses

Antiques: Decorative Art: Minerals: Shell Pre 1910: item #787174
30359

Dating to around 1900, this is a super pair of Mother of Pearl Opera glasses probably made from La Maire from Paris. They remain in excellent condition with good clear optics. Measuring 4" x 2 1/4" extending to 3" when fully extended.1645 Free Worldwide Insured Shipping Included - Insurance Limited to $1000

Antique Tortoise Shell Clad Trumps Marker

Antiques: Decorative Art: Minerals: Shell Pre 1920: item #783298
30652

A superb and most unusual Trumps indicator clad in a good thick piece of natural Tortoiseshell with a wonderful shiny patina, good markings and wonderful colours ranging from golden champagne to rich chocolate brown. The silver coloured knob on top is used to the suit or "No Trumps". The dial itself is made from bone. Dating to around 1920, it remains in excellent condition measuring 3 1/2" in diameter. Shipping and insurance are included.

Antique Tortoise Shell Card / Games Box - Patience

Antiques: Decorative Art: Minerals: Shell Pre 1910: item #783294
30653

A superb tortoiseshell clad games box with a sterling silver mount spelling " Patience" (Solitaire). The box is constructed from wood and covered in a wonderful piece of antique shell, having a good glossy patina with good markings and wonderful colourings from golden champagne to rich chocolate brown. The mount to the top is made from Sterling or solid silver and has a hallmark for London 1906, so Edwardian in period. The interior is fitted with two decks of miniature cards and three d... Click for details

A mother of pearl casket / Coffret coquille en bronze e

Antiques: Decorative Art: Minerals: Shell Pre 1837 VR: item #781656
252

A Charles X casket in a shell shape preciously decorated with mother-of-pearl and ormolu mounts. The top part in mother-of-pearl is carved in the back as shell ribs, the smooth part is engraved on the border with stylized vegetal friezes and a central medallion with a pansy. The mount, which is resting on two small lion feet in the front and one in the back, is chiseled with foliage in the top part and with chimera friezes on the lower part. The inside, with a mirror, is fitted with fabric. Ve... Click for details

Stunning Antique English Tortoiseshell and Silver Dish

Antiques: Decorative Art: Minerals: Shell Pre 1900: item #776658
30608

A quite wonderful heart shaped dish, quite a good size measuring 6 1/4" x 4 3/8". The tortoiseshell is magnificent with a glossy patina and wonderful markings with shades from champagne to cognac to deep chocolate brown. The top is blessed with a heavy guage opulent bow surrounding a vacant cartouche which could be engraved if desired. The silver is clearly hallmarked for Birmingham 1892, Victorian in era. Perfect condition. Shipping and insurance are included.

Unusual Antique Tortoise Shell and Ivory Box

Antiques: Decorative Art: Minerals: Shell Pre 1900: item #776651
30609

A lovely early box, William IV or early Victorian around 1830 / 1840. It's almost like a little Vitrine, with a beveled glass lid and a mirrored base to the interior, also a really decorative serpentine shape. Each corner has pewter stringing leading up to the thick ivory bezel surrounding the glass. The box also retains it's four original Ivory bun feet. Excellent condition with one little chip to the rear, can hardly be seen with the naked eye. Measures 6" x 3". Shipping and insura... Click for details

Enormous Giant Clam Pair

Antiques: Decorative Art: Minerals: Shell Pre 1920: item #772170
T17-06

Wow, this is an amazing giant clam pair.The top clam resting on its original base. We have added feet to level the pair. Notice the aged surface of the shell. These clams were once illegal to export to the US. The East eats the clam, and the west keeps the shell. 20"H 41"L 27"D. Heavy.

A Tortoise Thimble & Needle Box

Antiques: Decorative Art: Minerals: Shell Pre 1900: item #768974

A sterling shield on a sloping knife box style tortoise thimble and needle box. Ivory trim, spring button opener, and fabric inner petitions and base. Sterling thimble included. Mid 19th century. 3 1/4" x 2 1/8" x 1 3/4" Excellent condition.

A Ladies Tortoise Shell Lorgnette

Antiques: Decorative Art: Minerals: Shell Pre 1900: item #754326

Tortoise framed spectacles attached to a reticulated long tortoise handle. Victorian ladies necessaire. 9 3/4 inches long. Spectacles 4 1/2 inches wide. Good condition.

Ancient Chinese Red Bamboo Coral Mounted on Coquina

Antiques: Decorative Art: Minerals: Shell Pre 1920: item #725661
21RC

Red and wonderfully gnarled example of Ancient Chinese bamboo coral, mounted on coquina stone. 21"H 13"W 12"D Base 7"x7"