Tortoiseshell Collection (#2)

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Domestic Cat - 6 month old kitten wearing tortoiseshell glasses Date: 08-01-2013

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Persian Tortoiseshell Cameo Cat, wearing futuristic sunglasses Date: 10-06-2015

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Persian Tortoiseshell Cameo Cat, wearing futuristic sunglasses Date: 10-06-2015

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Persian Tortoiseshell Cameo Cat, grumpy kitten wearing futuristic sunglasses Date: 10-06-2015

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Persian Tortoiseshell Cameo Cat, grumpy kitten wearing futuristic sunglasses and unicorn horn hat Date: 10-06-2015

Mirror Depicting King Charles II and Queen Catherine of Braganza, England, 17th century

Woman Holding a Tortoise-shell Hair-comb, Japan, c. 1795 / 96. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Woman Holding a Tortoise-shell Hair-comb, Japan, c. 1795/96

Fire bellows, Ottoman dynasty (1299-1923), 18th / early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Fire bellows, Ottoman dynasty (1299-1923), 18th/ early 19th century

Tazza, France, c. 1850. Creator: Charles Duron
Tazza, France, c. 1850

Table Clock, France, c. 1675. Creators: Andre-Charles Boulle the Elder, Nicolas Gribelin
Table Clock, France, c. 1675

Wall Clock, France, 1735 / 40. Creators: Jean-Pierre Latz, Francis Bayley
Wall Clock, France, 1735/40

Coffer, France, 1700 / 20. Creator: Andre-Charles Boulle the Elder
Coffer, France, 1700/20

Mirror Showing King Charles II, Queen Catherine of Braganza, and Scenes from the Old Testament, England, c. 1665

Needlework (Depicting the Four Seasons), England, c. 1660. Creator: Unknown
Needlework (Depicting the Four Seasons), England, c. 1660

Coffer, Lima, c. 1750. Creator: Unknown
Coffer, Lima, c. 1750

Fan, France, 1860 / 70. Creator: Unknown
Fan, France, 1860/70

Fan, France, 1875 / 1880. Creator: Unknown
Fan, France, 1875/1880

Fan, France, 1870 / 1890. Creator: Unknown
Fan, France, 1870/1890

Flask, 1840 / 60. Creator: Lyman Fenton & Co
Flask, 1840/60. Earthenware platter with central floral decoration and leaf band on the rim in blue on greenish-white glaze

Paperweight, 1849 / 58. Creator: Lyman Fenton & Co
Paperweight, 1849/58

Toilet Box, 1849 / 52. Creator: Lyman Fenton & Co
Toilet Box, 1849/52

Cabinet on Stand, Netherlands, Late 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Cabinet on Stand, Netherlands, Late 17th century

Round Box, Italy, 1775 / 1800. Creator: Unknown
Round Box, Italy, 1775/1800

Tortoise Shell Comb, 1936. Creator: Erwin Schwabe
Tortoise Shell Comb, 1936

Tortoise Shell Necklace & Locket, c. 1940. Creator: James M. Lawson
Tortoise Shell Necklace & Locket, c. 1940

Card Case, c. 1936. Creator: Melita Hofmann
Card Case, c. 1936

Forked blade (zhang ?), Late Neolithic period or early Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1400 BCE

Ornament in the form of a tortoise shell, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Ornament in the form of a tortoise shell, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

George III terrapin snuff box, 1817 (silver & shell)
1547287 George III terrapin snuff box, 1817 (silver & shell) by Reily, John (d.c.1826); length: 7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: With gilt interior)

Detail of a Regence Boulle marquetry commode en tombeau, 18th - 19th century (ormolu
CH440554 Detail of a Regence Boulle marquetry commode en tombeau, 18th - 19th century (ormolu, rosewood, brass & scarlet tortoiseshell) (see also 440553 and 440555)

Seadragon and striped cowfish
Common seadragon or weedy seadragon, Phyllopteryx taeniolatus and striped cowfish, Aracana aurita. (Superb dragon, Phyllopteryx foliatus, and ostracian)

Native fuchsia, lilac and pepper
Native fuchsia, Correa speciosa, native lilac, Tetratheca glandulosa, native pepper, Tasmannia aromatica with green mantis, Mantis religiosa var

Diamond combs and head ornaments, wings, sword hilts, etc. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Large tortoiseshell, small tortoiseshell and comma
Large tortoiseshell, Nymphalis polychloros 1, small tortoiseshell, Aglais urticae 2, and comma butterfly, Polygonia c-album 3, with poppy. Vanesse grande tortue, Vanesse petite tortue, Vanesse gamma

Large tortoiseshell, small tortoiseshell
Large tortoiseshell, Nymphalis polychloros, small tortoiseshell, Aglais urticae, and comma butterfly, Polygonia c-album. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by

Embroidered casket, c. 1660 (silk, canvas, wood, tortoiseshell & silver mounts)
449756 Embroidered casket, c.1660 (silk, canvas, wood, tortoiseshell & silver mounts) by English School, (17th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; English, out of copyright

Charity beneath an arch, c. 1640 (silk, metal threads & spangles on satin)
449744 Charity beneath an arch, c.1640 (silk, metal threads & spangles on satin) by English School, (17th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; English, out of copyright

Jaguarundi and wild tortoiseshell cat
Jaguarundi, Puma yagouaroundi and unknown species of wild cat (Eira of d Azara and wild tortoiseshell cat of Count Hoffmansegg)

Large tortoiseshell butterfly on a cherry tree
Large tortoiseshell butterfly, Nymphalis polychloros, on a cherry tree, Prunus avium. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Girl with a Cat (oil on canvas)
3743907 Girl with a Cat (oil on canvas) by Opie, John (1761-1807) (attr.to); 76.2x64.8 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; English

Roanoid bakelite colour range -- Mottled Horn, Tortoiseshell, Wine, Dark Green, Jade, Auburn. Date: 1930s

Daguerreotype of Niagara Falls by Babbitt, c. 1855 (daguerreotype)
2630142 Daguerreotype of Niagara Falls by Babbitt, c.1855 (daguerreotype) by Babbitt, Platt D. (c.1853-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couples visiting Niagara Falls by Platt D)

Advert for Debenham & Freebody womens silk bags 1922
Selection of attractive and inexpensive silk clasp bags. Date: 1922

Advert for J. C Vickery clasp bags 1918
Two clasp bags, left; solid tortoiseshell and silk hand-bag, right; black mole grey, real antelope, with marcassite and silver clasp, lined grey fitted with mirror and power-puff. Date: 1918

Advertisement for John Hassall tortoiseshell dress combs (litho)
982600 Advertisement for John Hassall tortoiseshell dress combs (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advert for Mappin & Webb luxury items 1916
Varity of sterling silver luxury Christmas gifts for the homefront. 1916

Regence Boulle marquetry commode en tombeau, 18th - 19th century (ormolu, rosewood
CH440553 Regence Boulle marquetry commode en tombeau, 18th - 19th century (ormolu, rosewood, brass & scarlet tortoiseshell) (see also 440554 and 440555)

Tortoiseshell (chromolitho)
735342 Tortoiseshell (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tortoiseshell. Liebig card)

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"Captivating Colors: Exploring the Beauty of Tortoiseshell" Meet our lovely feline friend, a stunning cat with a tortoiseshell and white coat. Picture No. 10921789 captures her elegance and charm. In Picture No. 11768863, we are introduced to an adorable 8-week-old British Shorthair kitten in a studio setting, showcasing its unique tortoiseshell pattern while sitting inside a metal bucket. Traveling to the enchanting Santorini Island in Greece, we encounter another mesmerizing Tortoiseshell & White Cat, gracefully roaming amidst the picturesque scenery. A tiny tortoiseshell kitten steals the spotlight as it stands confidently against a pure white background in an endearing picture that showcases its vibrant colors and playful spirit. Nature's artwork takes flight as we witness a Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly delicately feeding on scabious flowers within a serene hay meadow—a testament to the beauty found in every corner of our world. The Devon Rex Cat also boasts its own version splendor—its soft fur adorned with captivating patterns that make this breed truly one-of-a-kind. Delving into history, Perfumers Sangwine's trade card (engraving) reveals how even centuries ago, artisans recognized and celebrated the allure of tortoiseshells through their craft. Another regal cat graces us with its presence—this time it's a Persian Tortoiseshell smoke captured flawlessly in studio lighting; radiating elegance from every angle. A little KITTEN steals hearts effortlessly as it sits comfortably displaying its charming tortoiseshell coat—a true embodiment of cuteness overload.