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19th Century Tortoiseshell Box

19th Century Tortoiseshell Box. English. Circa 1830. Dimensions : W-6 D-3.5 H-3 (cm)

Hexagonal Tortoiseshell and Bone Box

A hexagonal box, Indian, of exceptional quality and condition, c 1920. Tortoiseshell veneer and with intricate inlaid and overlaid bone decoration. Dimensions in inches 7 1/2 dia x 3 h

Immitation Tortoiseshell Card Case

Immitation Tortoiseshell Card Case. Dimensions : W-7.5 H-10.5 (cm)

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. 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.

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