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Regency Tortoiseshell Box with Reverse Glass Painted Top and Ivory Stringing
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Regency Tortoiseshell Box with Reverse Glass Painted Top and Ivory Stringing

19th century
Sold 31 July 2026 · The English Interior
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REGENCY TORTOISESHELL BOX WITH REVERSE GLASS PAINTED TOP AND IVORY STRINGING

(Pls note ivory exemption licence ref number is GJ8U5NA)

Large, fine and highly decorative Regency box.

Exceptionally constructed from expansive sheets of book matched tortoiseshell, featuring wonderful colour throughout.

Rare topographical reverse glass painted print scene of St Pauls Cathedral to top.

Strung throughout in ivory and lined in midnight blue velvet.

A rare, desirable, and decorative box for the collector

Measures

28cm x 12cm x 20cm

Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated this Regency Tortoiseshell Trinket Box to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1226075
Description
REGENCY TORTOISESHELL BOX WITH REVERSE GLASS PAINTED TOP AND IVORY STRINGING

(Pls note ivory exemption licence ref number is GJ8U5NA)

Large, fine and highly decorative Regency box.

“
Exceptionally constructed from expansive sheets of book matched tortoiseshell, featuring wonderful colour throughout.
The English Interior
fig 1. An antique rectangular box featuring amber tortoiseshell veneer, ivory stringing, and a reverse glass painting of St Pauls Cathedral inset on the lid.
fig 1. Regency Tortoiseshell Box with Reverse Glass Painted Top and Ivory Stringing

Rare topographical reverse glass painted print scene of St Pauls Cathedral to top.

Strung throughout in ivory and lined in midnight blue velvet.

A rare, desirable, and decorative box for the collector

Measures

28cm x 12cm x 20cm

Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated this Regency Tortoiseshell Trinket Box to the Regency era.

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1226075
The English Interior
The English Interior
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2023

Specialist dealer in 17th century to the 20th century fine art, furniture and decorative antiques for your home.

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Archive I An antique rectangular box featuring amber tortoiseshell veneer, ivory stringing, and a reverse glass painting of St Pauls Cathedral inset on the lid. SOLD31 JUL 26

Regency Tortoiseshell Box with Reverse Glass Painted Top and Ivory Stringing

Archive II An antique rectangular box featuring amber tortoiseshell veneer, ivory stringing, and a reverse glass painting of St Pauls Cathedral inset on the lid. View II
Archive III An antique rectangular box featuring amber tortoiseshell veneer, ivory stringing, and a reverse glass painting of St Pauls Cathedral inset on the lid. View III
Archive IV An antique rectangular box featuring amber tortoiseshell veneer, ivory stringing, and a reverse glass painting of St Pauls Cathedral inset on the lid. View IV
Archive V An antique rectangular box featuring amber tortoiseshell veneer, ivory stringing, and a reverse glass painting of St Pauls Cathedral inset on the lid. View V
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Telephone 07860 363 882
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The Duke of Somersets House
Kirkgate
Tadcaster
North Yorkshire
LS24 9AD
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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An antique rectangular box featuring amber tortoiseshell veneer, ivory stringing, and a reverse glass painting of St Pauls Cathedral inset on the lid.
REGENCY TORTOISESHELL BOX WITH REVERSE GLASS PAINTED TOP AND IVORY STRINGING
Ref: SA1226075
An antique rectangular box featuring amber tortoiseshell veneer, ivory stringing, and a reverse glass painting of St Pauls Cathedral inset on the lid.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialTortoiseshell, Ivory, Glass, Wood, Brass
  • ColourAmber Brown
  • MotifsReverse glass painting, Ivory stringing, Tortoiseshell veneer, Architectural miniature
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

The Regency style, spanning roughly from 1811 to 1820, is characterised by classical restraint, neoclassical motifs inspired by ancient Greece and Rome, and an emphasis on fine craftsmanship and exotic materials.

Luxury boxes from this period typically featured a wooden core veneered with exotic materials such as tortoiseshell or mother-of-pearl, accented with bone or ivory stringing, and assembled with hand-cut dovetails and brass hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct joinery, natural patination on organic materials like tortoiseshell and ivory, hand-painted details under glass, and period brass hinges and locks rather than modern screws.

Such objects add texture and historical contrast when placed on modern surfaces like marble sideboards, minimalist coffee tables, or open bookshelves, serving as a focal point for curated displays.

To preserve organic materials, keep them away from direct sunlight to prevent fading or warping, maintain stable indoor humidity levels, and clean them gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth without harsh chemicals.
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