Title: 18th 19th Century Antique Round Top Tortoiseshell And Horn Snuff
Shipping: $29.00
Artist: N/A
Period: Unassigned
History: N/A
Origin: Northern Europe > England
Condition: Excellent
Item Date: N/A
Item ID: 739
18th-19th Century Antique Round Top Tortoiseshell And Horn Snuff Box With A Carved Handle Tortoiseshell work, From the 18th to the early 20th centuries, an endless range of decorative items were made from or veneered with this beautiful material. *Our job is to find and target great art by collecting a vast array of contemporary, vintage, antique and collectible items from across the globe. Individually handcrafted, we breathe new life into these forgotten relics by giving back each piece it's unique story. We welcome dealers, galleries, and private collectors to register securely and buy and sell with us.
Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tortoiseshell_material
Objects made from tortoiseshell inlaid with precious metals in patterns or pictures, was made during the Victorian Era and was highly prized. Tortoiseshell is a material produced mainly from the shell of the hawksbill turtle, an endangered species.
