Antique Victorian Tortoise Shell Needle Box, Petite Casket for Trinkets, Jewelry - Tortoiseshell

Antiques : Antique Tortoise Shell Items

 

Gather a few of your various sized antique tortoise shell boxes together - what could be more elegant for a tabletop or buffet? We see these little needle boxes (sometimes mistaken for snuff boxes, of course) in all manner of fine decorator magazines and for years now. The look is classic, and the lifetime of enjoyment you'll get moves on to the next generation too, in finest quality heirloom antiques like the tortie boxes. This one misses its little white ivory or glass bead feet, but otherwise is a superb original example of the perfect spot for a lady's needles. The little ball feet can be easily replaced. I've seen it done with the white milk glass heads of large pins, even, to fine result.

Very good condition, no chips or cracks. Interior retains its paper lining. This box is circa 1830-50s. Great, no?

Item ID: 206tscskt