Share your favorites on Show & Tell

Carved Tortoise, Bakelite, ?? Pendant/Box on Cord

In Costume Jewelry > Bakelite Jewelry > Show & Tell and Animals > Show & Tell.
gigisfaith's items3 of 11Chinese/Oriental Bracelets ??Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Brooch #152
9
Love it
0
Like it

terihansonterihanson loves this.
ManikinManikin loves this.
vetraio50vetraio50 loves this.
racer4fourracer4four loves this.
kyratangokyratango loves this.
EfesgirlEfesgirl loves this.
blunderbuss2blunderbuss2 loves this.
ho2cultchaho2cultcha loves this.
See 7 more
Add to collection

    Please create an account, or Log in here

    If you don't have an account, create one here.


    Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate


    Posted 7 years ago

    gigisfaith
    (11 items)

    I could really use some help identifying this piece. It is a turtle with the top opening and hung by a braided cord. I cannot tell if it is tortoise shell that's been carved or bakelite. My Mother said she thought it was carved tortoise shell with inlay. It appears to be some sort of turtle box necklace. What do you guys think?? I appreciate in advance any information you might be able to help me with.

    Mystery Solved
    logo
    Bakelite Jewelry
    See all
    Vintage Bakelite Extra Wide Bangle Bracelet Marbled Green Color
    Vintage Bakelite Extra Wide Bangle ...
    $55
    Green Bakelite Vintage Bangle Carved Bracelet
    Green Bakelite Vintage Bangle Carve...
    $11
    12 VINTAGE TESTED BAKELITE GUITAR PICKS MUSTARD -JEWELRY DESIGNING COMPONENTS
    12 VINTAGE TESTED BAKELITE GUITAR P...
    $12
    15 - Antique Catalin Bakelite Czechoslovakia Badge Jewelry Pieces Swirl
    15 - Antique Catalin Bakelite Czech...
    $19
    logo
    Vintage Bakelite Extra Wide Bangle Bracelet Marbled Green Color
    Vintage Bakelite Extra Wide Bangle ...
    $55
    See all

    Comments

    1. kyratango kyratango, 7 years ago
      Bovine horn, "snuff box", probably made in India in the 1970'.

      See another, described as French antique:
      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/219102-antique-french-horn-snuff-box-in-the-sha?in=user
    2. kyratango kyratango, 7 years ago
      Another box in shape of a fish, described as 1930' east coast of India :
      https://www.etsy.com/listing/501387661/old-snuff-box-snuff-box-tortoiseshell?ref=listing-shop-header-0
    3. gigisfaith gigisfaith, 7 years ago
      Thank you for the good leads Kyratango! I am curious about the cord that is attached. Wondering if perhaps it was changed out at some point? I have much research to do...

    Want to post a comment?

    Create an account or login in order to post a comment.