Tortoise Shell Antiques

Rococo Red Veneer and Ormolu Clock Set by Japy Freres French - Circa 1880

Rococo Red Veneer and Ormolu Clock Set by Japy Freres. ~ French - Circa 1880 ~ ~~ Excellent condition ~~ A beautiful antique French Rococo clock set of the highest quality, by Japy Freres. It is of typical Rococo waisted keyhole shape, with beautifully figured natural red veneer mounted with finely modelled ormolu (gilded brass). Ormolu mounts are modelled as scrolling foliage and 'c' scrolls. Candelabra have matching bases and two light candelabrum modelled as entwined foliage with a floral centre. The large dial is enamel on copper, has roman hours and Arabic minute ring. It is complete with original blued steel hands and has a convex bevelled glass. The French Pendule de Paris movement is by Japy Freres and has the clockmakers mark on on the backplate, see picture below. The movement is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully serviced and timed up by our clockmaker, it runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. Pendulum is an old replacement. Click the movie below to hear the bell and watch the clock running! Condition of the case is very good with some very slight marks and faint shrinkage cracking to the veneer. Veneer has a lovely figure and a good finish. There are a couple of very minor losses of veneer in places, a tiny piece to the side of the clock and a small piece at the rear of one of the candelabra bases. Ormolu is in excellent condition with just some minor wear on the high spots. Original glass is in good condition. Dial is in excellent condition with some minor nibbles to the edges of winding holes. Complete with original pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required. A stunning clock to add to your collection! Dimensions of clock: inches Height 16 1/4", Width 8", Depth 5 1/2" centimetres Height 41.5 cm, Width 20.5 cm, Depth 14 cm Dimensions of candelabra: inches Height 12", Width 8", Depth 3 1/2" centimetres Height 31 cm, Width 20.5 cm, Depth 9 cm International Shipping is no problem - fully insured UK postage by courier will be £20 International shipping to USA and Europe will be £65 by Air with insurance. Rest of the world including Australia and Far East will be £95 We use a premium courier such as UPS, DHL etc or a dedicated/specialist antiques courier. RSC 2091

Silver & Tortoiseshell Pill Box.

Edwardian silver pill box with tortoiseshell lid; of circular form the box has a silver piquework tortoiseshell pull-off lid. Good quality, well-collected maker. Birmingham. 1911. Levi & Salaman. Diameter 3.5cm. Height 2cm.

Victorian period English papier mache spectacles case, in the Oriental taste, with tortoiseshell spectacles.

Victorian papier mache spectacles case decorated with gilt chinoiserie Oriental design in very good condition. Lined with velvet, and includes tortoiseshell spectacles (one arm of spectacles is detached but included). A very interesting and beautiful display piece or collectable. RESERVED.

Antique Tortoiseshell & Silver Playing Card Box.

Victorian tortoiseshell and silver mounted playing card box. Of oblong shape with push-button release and silver hinges, this is a charming box that holds two packs of small cards and has a tortoiseshell divider to separate the two packs. Delightful. London. 1896. Henry Aumont. Length 8cm. Width 6cm. Height 4.5cm.

Antique Tortoiseshell Cheroot Case.

Victorian solid tortoiseshell mounted oblong cheroot case. Lovely pique work to lid and pretty interior hinges. c. 1890. Length 10cm. Width 5cm.

Art Deco Tortoiseshell Dressing Table Mirror

Art DecoTortoiseshell Dressing Table Mirror c.1920 For more details about this please view our Website.

Turn of 19th/20thC tortoiseshell and silver bangle bracelet.

Turn of the 19th/20th centuries repousse silver and tortoiseshell hinged bangle bracelet, with floral design to silver, on both ends of bracelet. With safety chain. Width is 1 inch deep. An impressive size. Very unusual and in excellent condition.

1930's Art Deco tortoiseshell easel clock.

1930's Art Deco tortoiseshell 8 day winding clock. Shaped tortoiseshell holder with gilt metal clock on gilt metal easel. Clock has been serviced and is in very good working order. Size 3.5 inches square. A very stylish and unusual Art Deco period clock to grace any table or desk. In very good condition overall.

Rare Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy c.1800

Rare Green Tortoiseshell & Ivory Tea Caddy c.1800 For more details about this please click on the Hampton Antiques Website, this will take you out of selling antiques website and into our very own. Their you will be able to see over 200 Antique boxes & accessories each with five images, a detailed description and prices. We are also members of LAPADA, so you can buy with confidence!

Regency Blonde Tortosieshell Tea Caddy c.1820

Regancy Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy c.1820 For more details about this please click on the Hampton Antiques Website, this will take you out of selling antiques website and into our very own. Their you will be able to see over 200 Antique boxes & accessories each with five images, a detailed description and prices. We are also members of LAPADA, so you can buy with confidence!

Ivory Tea Caddy c.1800

Ivory Tea Caddy c.1790 For more details about this please click on the Hampton Antiques Website, this will take you out of selling antiques website and into our very own. Their you will be able to see over 200 Antique boxes & accessories each with five images, a detailed description and prices. We are also members of LAPADA, so you can buy with confidence!

French Tortoiseshell and Ormolu Mantle Clock.

Antique French Tortoiseshell and Ormolu Mantle Clock. French Circa 1890 Gilt bronze mounts on veneered case. Enamel dial. 8-Day Marti, Paris movement striking on a gong. In full working order. £1450 14 inches high 6.5 wide 4.5 deep Shipping within the UK £25 to the USA $220

French Tortoiseshell and Ormolu Clock Garniture.

Antique French Tortoiseshell and Ormolu Clock Garniture. Circa 1890 Tortoiseshell veneered case and candlesticks with gilt bronze ormolu mounts. 8-Day movement striking on a bell. In full working order. £2600 Shipping within the UK £50 to the USA £220 19.5 inches high 4.5 deep 6 wide. width of garniture 17.5 inches. candlesticks 17 high