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Description

C1820 lovely little tortoiseshell casket with original paper lining and on tiny ivory bun feet. Good working clasp and hinge.

APHA - Ivory Act Registration Ref: F283Q2UH (not transferable)

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Miniature Tortoiseshell Casket to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

3cm (1.18")

Width

5cm (1.97")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1033132

Dealers Internal Reference

1660

Dealers Notes

Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description

C1820 lovely little tortoiseshell casket with original paper lining and on tiny ivory bun feet. Good working clasp and hinge.

APHA - Ivory Act Registration Ref: F283Q2UH (not transferable)

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Miniature Tortoiseshell Casket to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

3cm (1.18")

Width

5cm (1.97")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1033132

Dealers Internal Ref

1660

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Colin Brand Antiques

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Telephone 07786 922 409

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Stow on the Wold
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDecorative Box
Period19th century
StyleRegency
Material[Tortoiseshell, Metal, Wood]
ColourAmber Brown
MotifsArched lid, Metal stud work, Inlaid escutcheon, Mottled pattern
SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Regency style, spanning roughly from 1811 to 1820, is characterised by classical symmetry, heavily inspired by Greek, Roman, and Egyptian motifs, often featuring luxurious materials such as tortoiseshell, brass inlay, and gilt accents.

These items typically feature thin plates of genuine hawksbill sea turtle shell applied over a wooden core, often secured with small metal pins or studs, and lined with silk, velvet, or paper.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural tonal variations ranging from amber to dark brown, subtle organic imperfections, and period-appropriate construction techniques such as hand-cut pins and aged adhesives rather than modern plastics.

Placing this object on a stack of art books, a mantelpiece, or a desk introduces organic texture, warm amber tones, and historical depth to contemporary spaces.

Tortoiseshell should be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent warping and fading, maintained in stable humidity conditions, and cleaned only with a dry, soft microfibre cloth without harsh chemical solvents.