Antiques: tortoiseshell. (decorative material)

Interior Design | April 1, 1993| | Copyright

Introduced into Europe by the ancient Romans, tortoiseshell is a hard, brittle, translucent material of mottled yellow and brown that can be molded under heat and polished to a high enduring luster. The most adaptable tortoiseshell is taken from the carapace of the Far Eastern hawksbill turtle, called the Chelonia imbricata. When a large surface is required, the plates can be joined by heat or pressure; this material can also be successfully tinted or dyed.

In the 17th century, elaborate jewel and trinket boxes were exported to Europe by the East India Company along with ...

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