Tortoiseshell Collection (#3)

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

Louis Wain Cats (chromolitho)
730485 Louis Wain Cats (chromolitho) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis Wain Cats.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Reverse of a pair-cased verge watch, c. 1685 (silver & tortoiseshell)
740652 Reverse of a pair-cased verge watch, c.1685 (silver & tortoiseshell) by Colston, Richard (c.1682-1709); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

Dish, from the Palau Islands, Micronesia, c. 1800 (turtleshell)
MGS171760 Dish, from the Palau Islands, Micronesia, c.1800 (turtleshell) by Micronesian (19th century); length: 11.5 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; out of copyright

Snuff Box, c. 1810-20 (gold-mounted tortoiseshell, agate, enamel)
500410 Snuff Box, c.1810-20 (gold-mounted tortoiseshell, agate, enamel) by Montauban, Pierre-Andre(fl.1810-20); 9.53x6.99x1.91 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Howard F

Folding knife (steel with enamel decoration)
CZA228920 Folding knife (steel with enamel decoration) by French School, (19th century); length: 26 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow

Harmful butterflies (colour litho)
971912 Harmful butterflies (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harmful butterflies)

Study of a Tortoiseshell Cat (oil on board)
OJ189150 Study of a Tortoiseshell Cat (oil on board) by Huggins, William (1820-84); diameter: 15.8 cm; Private Collection; eAckermann Johnson; English, out of copyright

Les Chersites (engraving)
2783086 Les Chersites (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Chersites. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 21 June 1891.); © Look and Learn

Detail of a Regence Boulle marquetry commode en tombeau, 18th - 19th century (ormolu
CH440555 Detail of a Regence Boulle marquetry commode en tombeau, 18th - 19th century (ormolu, rosewood, brass & scarlet tortoiseshell) (see also 440553 and 440554)

Selection of miniatures by Rosalba Carriera and Cornelius Hozer (fl. 1766-67)
BAL44915 Selection of miniatures by Rosalba Carriera and Cornelius Hozer (fl.1766-67) by Carriera, Rosalba Giovanna (1675-1757); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

PD. 380-1973 Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) with Insects (w / c and gouache on card)
FIT89339 PD.380-1973 Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) with Insects (w/c and gouache on card) by Dietzsch, Margaretha Barbara (1716-95); 28x19.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Wheellock Sporting Rifle, German, Augsburg, dated 1658. Creator: Martin Kammerer
Wheellock Sporting Rifle, German, Augsburg, dated 1658

Nimcha with Scabbard... Algerian; blade, European... late 17th-early 18th century
Nimcha (Saber) with Scabbard, hilt and scabbard, Algerian; blade, European, hilt and scabbard, late 17th or early 18th century; blade 16th or 17th century

Brisefan, Italian, first quarter 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Brise fan, Italian, first quarter 18th century

Parasol, American, 1860-65. Creator: Fortis
Parasol, American, 1860-65

Chile, from Game of Geography (Jeu de la Geographie), 1644

TORTOISESHELL SITTING
This large and fluffy tortoiseshell cat sits regally on a pedestal staring out at the camera. Date: 1936

TORTOISESHELL CAT
An adult tortoiseshell cat reclines elegantly. Date: 1936

THREE TORTOISESHELLS
Three cats with tortoiseshell markings play together outdoors. Date: 1945

Small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) butterfly flying amongst Scabious (Knautia arvensis) in hay meadow. Wensum Valley, Norfolk, England, UK. July

Tortoisehell butterfly (Aglais urticae) with Ponts Couverts in distance, Strasbourg, France. June 2014

Large tortoiseshell (Nymphalis polychloros), Sark, British Channel Islands, July

Scarce tortoiseshell butterfly (Nymphalis xanthomelas) on pussy willow, Luhanka, Keski-Finland, April. / Central Finland, Finland, April

Small tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) feeding on Common ragwort (Senecio jacobaea). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Picture No. 12020189
Persian Tortoiseshell Cameo Cat, grumpy kitten wearing heart shaped hat / headwear. Digital manipulation Date:

Singhalesischer Diener mit Schildpattkamm, 1926. Sinhalese servant with a tortoiseshell comb in his hair. From Der Indische Kulturkreis in Einzeldarstellungen. [Georg Muller, Munich, 1926]

Singhalese aus dem Niederland, 1926. Sinhalese from from Dutch Ceylon. From Der Indische Kulturkreis in Einzeldarstellungen. [Georg Muller, Munich, 1926]

Tortoise, 1885. From The National Encyclopaedia. A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge by Writers of Eminence in Literature, Science and Art. [William Mackenzie, London, Edinburgh & Glasgow, 1885]

Reconstruction of a Roman tortoise shell lyre, c20th century

Fashion Plate (Morning Dresses May 1803) M.86.266.52

Small Tortoiseshell Butterflies Date: 1868

Picture No. 10856840
Cat - Tortoiseshell kitten with ballet shoes on chair Date:

Writing Stand Gradin French France 1692 1700
Writing Stand (Gradin); French; France; about 1692 - 1700; Oak and walnut veneered with brass, copper, silver, ebony, painted horn (some laid on gold foil), mother-of-pearl

Tortoiseshell Burmese cat, walking, side view

Brown, black and white tortoiseshell Cat (Felis catus) sitting up looking backwards, side view

Two black tortoiseshell and tabby kittens with brown tabby kitten sitting in a row

Picture No. 11807495
Cat - Exotic Short hair Tortoiseshell - Christmas pudding Digital Manipulation Digital Manipulation Date:

Picture No. 10895366
Cat - Sable Burmese & Tortoiseshell Burmese Date:

Picture No. 10870498
Calico Cat - female hunting in flower garden Date:

Cat - British shorthair - tortoiseshell & white
LA-6651 Cat - British shorthair - tortoiseshell & white Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Tortoiseshell & Black Maine Coon Cats - x2 kittens
JD-18522 CAT - Tortoiseshell Maine Coon and Black Maine Coon kittens John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Turkish Angora cat with silvery tortoiseshell markings, looking up

Seal Tortie Point Tabby Birman cat with facial blaze in mottled colours, standing, looking attentively to above-right

Black Tortie Smoke Selkirk Rex kitten with round, widely separated eyes and thick, plush fur, sitting

White, black and brown tortoiseshell Cat (Felis catus) lying down, side view

Viking bronze and tortoise-shell brooch, c. 8th-11th century
Viking bronze and tortoise-shell brooch from Scandinavia in the gripping-beast style, from the Ashmoleons collection, c.8th-11th century

Picture No. 11981911
CAT. Tortoiseshell & White cat laying in the shade on a chair CAT. Tortoiseshell & White cat laying in the shade on a chair Date:

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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.