The timeless tortoiseshell pattern first rose to popularity centuries ago, during ancient Greek and Roman times. But the animal print has proven its permanence and is now making a comeback thousands ...

On August 22 Thrill Jockey will release the Tortoise box set A Lazarus Taxon–three CDs and one DVD of out-of-print, hard-to-find, and unreleased material from across the band’s career. “We’ve always ...

When readers seek information about their antique collectibles, Carolyn Patten finds expert advice about their value and history. Find the answers to mysteries about these old and rare items. Courtesy ...

the box formed of a whole turtle shell, the front decorated with a boldly-chased rocaille shell ornament in the style of Meissonier, the hinged lid mounted with geometrically-engraved gold borders and ...

oval, the lid decorated with a rose gold piqué posé allegory of the harvest, surrounded by piqué point leafy foliage, mother of pearl grapes and pique posé vine branches as well as three doves, the ...