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    Tortoiseshell

    Tortoiseshell is a naturally occurring material produced from the shells of large tortoises and turtles, which has a beautiful mottled appearance when crafted. It is one of the materials used in the distinctive Boulle marquetry technique.

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    1. All Items 17
    2. New Listings 8
    3. Archive 1
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    Style
    1. Boulle 12
    2. Louis XIV 4
    3. Louis XV 4
    4. Napoleon III 4
    5. Baroque 2
    6. Rococo 2
    7. Birds / Ornithology 1
    8. Classical 1
    9. Floral 1
    10. Japanese Interest 1
    11. Militaria / Military 1
    12. Neoclassical 1
    13. Renaissance 1
    14. Shibayama 1
    15. Victorian 1
    Material
    1. Tortoiseshell 17
    2. Ormolu (Gilt Bronze) 15
    3. Brass 11
    4. Ebonised Wood 10
    5. Glass 4
    6. Marble 4
    7. Enamel 3
    8. Wood 3
    9. Pewter 2
    10. Hardstone 1
    11. Ivory 1
    12. Marquetry 1
    13. Mother-of-Pearl 1
    14. Pietra Dura 1
    Colour
    1. Gold 15
    2. Black 12
    3. Red 9
    4. Brown 5
    5. Multi-coloured 4
    6. White 3
    7. Cream 2
    8. Silver 2
    9. Yellow 2
    10. Clear 1
    11. Metallic 1
    Country Of Origin
    1. French 15
    2. English 1
    3. Japanese 1
    Period
    1. 19th Century 12
    2. Late 19th Century 4
    3. 18th Century and Earlier 1
    Artist / Maker
    1. Boulle, André-Charles (French, 1642-1732) 3
    2. Brezagez, Pierre (French, fl. 1727-1748) 1
    3. Druce & Co (English, fl. 19th Century) 1
    4. Gleizes (French, active 19th Century) 1
    5. Gros, Jean-Louis-Benjamin (French, fl. 19th Century) 1
    6. Marchand, Nicolas Jean (French, active from 1738) 1

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    Large ormolu mounted Boulle bracket clock by Brezagez and Marchand
    Large ormolu mounted Boulle bracket clock by Brezagez and Marchand
    £35,000
    Japanese Meiji period Shibayama style ivory tusk vase
    Japanese Meiji period Shibayama style ivory tusk vase
    £2,500
    Ormolu and tortoiseshell Rococo style bracket clock by Gros
    Ormolu and tortoiseshell Rococo style bracket clock by Gros
    £45,000
    Ormolu mounted pietra dura and Boulle credenza
    Ormolu mounted pietra dura and Boulle credenza
    £18,000
    Antique French ormolu and tortoiseshell three piece clock set
    Antique French ormolu and tortoiseshell three piece clock set
    £6,500
    Ormolu mounted ebonised wood Boulle marquetry desk
    Ormolu mounted ebonised wood Boulle marquetry desk
    £24,000
    Pair of ormolu mounted Boulle side cabinets
    Pair of ormolu mounted Boulle side cabinets
    £75,000
    Antique ormolu mounted Boulle cartel clock
    Antique ormolu mounted Boulle cartel clock
    £12,000
    Large throne chair with Boulle marquetry
    Large throne chair with Boulle marquetry
    £15,000
    Engraved rectangular tortoiseshell antique music box
    Engraved rectangular tortoiseshell antique music box
    £7,500
    Gilt bronze, ebonised wood and Boulle work antique vitrine
    Gilt bronze, ebonised wood and Boulle work antique vitrine
    £45,000
    Pair of French Boulle antique vitrine cabinets, 19th Century
    Pair of French Boulle antique vitrine cabinets, 19th Century
    £24,000
    Victorian Boulle and ormolu mounted antique vitrine cabinet
    Victorian Boulle and ormolu mounted antique vitrine cabinet
    £22,000
    Napoleon III period antique Boulle French cabinet
    Napoleon III period antique Boulle French cabinet
    £45,000
    Napoleon III period ormolu mounted antique Boulle vitrine
    Napoleon III period ormolu mounted antique Boulle vitrine
    £9,500
    Antique ormolu and tortoiseshell Boulle centre table
    Antique ormolu and tortoiseshell Boulle centre table
    £9,500
    Ormolu and tortoiseshell clock and barometer set by Gleizes
    Ormolu and tortoiseshell clock and barometer set by Gleizes
    £35,000

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