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Midcentury Fused Art Glass Ashtray by Higgins
By Higgins Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury fused art glass ashtray by Higgins, circa 1950s. The pattern, called “Tortoiseshell” is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Fused Art Glass Ashtray by Higgins
By Higgins Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century fused art glass ashtray by Higgins, circa 1950s. The pattern, called “Tortoiseshell” is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
Large Midcentury Fused Art Glass Ashtray by Higgins
By Higgins Glass
Located in San Diego, CA
“Tortoiseshell” is created by sandwiching enameled glass panels of periwinkle blue and avocado green between
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
Christian Dior Home Tortoiseshell Glass Barware Set Pitcher and Decanter
By Christian Dior, Dior Home, Empoli
Located in Atlanta, GA
stopper make up this entertaining set for the bar. The mouth-blown Italian glass with an exclusive
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
H 10.44 in W 7.07 in D 4.32 in
Tortoiseshell Murano Glass & Brass Decanter, Attributed to Barovier Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tortoiseshell Murano glass & brass decanter, attributed to Barovier Toso.
Italy, 1950s
A
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Studio Glass Vase Based on a Mouth-Blown Bottle Shape of Tortoiseshell
Located in Verviers, BE
Studio glass vase based on a mouth-blown bottle shape of tortoise-shell splatter pattern (in red
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Christian Dior - Empoli - Tortoiseshell Glass Pitcher, Signed, France, C.1970
By Christian Dior
Located in Chatham, ON
exceptional Mid Century tortoiseshell glass pitcher / vase - hand made / mouth blown with striking brown and
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Art Glass
H 11.63 in W 7.5 in D 4.38 in
Christian Dior blond tortoiseshell oil and vinegar glass cruet, Italy 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in Milan, IT
Christian Dior blond tortoiseshell oil and vinegar glass cruet, Italy 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
H 6.78 in W 7.09 in D 3.35 in
Pair of antique cut glass perfume bottles with silver & tortoiseshell covers
By Jones & Crompton
Located in London, GB
Lovely set of six antique, hand-pierced and engraved silver napkin rings made at the beginning of the Edwardian period. The decorative piercing features trailing foliage between two ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Serving Tray in Faux Tortoiseshell Acrylic Glass and Brass, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Italy in the 1970 circa.
The tray has a rectangular shape made in faux tortoiseshell methacrylate
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
H 1.19 in W 21.07 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Tortoise Shell Hand-Blown Glass Pitcher
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage hand-blown glass pitcher in a tortoise shell pattern.
Elegant barware hand blown tortoise
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Pitchers
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Tortoiseshell Lucite Handkerchief Centerpiece Vase, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Tortoiseshell Lucite handkerchief centerpiece vase Italy, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Murano Art Glass Manta Ray Tortoise Spotted Bowl Ashtray Vintage 1960s
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Art Glass Manta Ray leopard, tortoise spotted bowl in amber and a dark espresso-brown colors
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine
1900's Rare Tortoiseshell 'Swiss Army' Pen Knife
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare early tortoiseshell 'Swiss Army' Pen Knife, c. 1900, containing a multitude of blades and
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Tableware
Materials
Metal
Centerpiece Plate in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
Centerpiece plate in faux tortoiseshell Lucite and brass interior, Italy, circa 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Brass
French Louis XIV Style Tortoiseshell Marquetry Liquor Casket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A French Louis XIV style tortoiseshell, brass and pewter-inlaid Boulle marquetry liquor casket
Category
20th Century Barware
Materials
Wood
Round Centerpiece Serving Tray Lucite Tortoiseshell & Steel Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Iconic round serving tray / centerpiece in tortoiseshell effect lucite with a steel circle in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal, Steel
Wedgwood Brown & Green Tortoiseshell Glazed English Majolica Match Striker
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
tortoiseshell glazing, a light brown rims the cream clay colored striking area.
Measures: 4.75 in. diameter x
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Wedgwood Green & Brown Tortoiseshell Glazed English Majolica Match Striker
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mottled tortoiseshell glazing, a light green rims the striking area.
5 in. Diameter x 3.5 in. Height
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Octagonal Italian Tray
By Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Christian Dior who used lucite with a faux tortoiseshell effect for many of his home collections, the tray
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Lucite, Plexiglass
18th Century English Whieldon-Type Creamware Tortoiseshell Glaze Tea Caddy
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Creamware Tortoiseshell glaze tea caddy,
Whieldon-type,
With Silver Cover,
circa 1770
Category
Antique 1760s English Georgian Pottery
Materials
Creamware, Pottery
H 4.75 in W 3.25 in D 2.75 in
George Jones Majolica Plate, Tortoiseshell Mottling, Green Leaves on Turquoise
By George Jones
Located in Banner Elk, NC
George Jones Majolica Dish, the center with tortoiseshell mottling, bordered with green-glazed
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Majolica
George Jones Majolica Dish, Tortoiseshell Mottling, Green Leaves on Turquoise
By George Jones
Located in Banner Elk, NC
George Jones Majolica Dish, the center with tortoiseshell mottling, bordered with green-glazed
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Majolica
Serving Tray Lucite Tortoiseshell & Chrome Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
1970s Rectangular serving tray centerpiece in tortoiseshell-effect lucite and chrome borders in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 0.99 in W 13.39 in D 9.45 in
Centerpiece Tortoiseshell Effect and Brass by Team Guzzini, Italy, 1970s
By Team Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Round centerpiece in tortoiseshell-effect lucite with brass details and decoration by Team Guzzini
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Four Vintage Terrarum Orbis Geographica Pattern Rocks Glasses by Culver, Ltd
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Four mid-century double rocks glasses by Culver in the Terrarum Orbis Geographica pattern having a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
English Creamware Whieldon-type Gray Tortoiseshell Plate
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Creamware Whieldon-type Gray Tortoiseshell Plate,
Circa 1765-75
The octagonal shaped plate
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates
Materials
Creamware, Pottery
Guzzini Round Centerpiece Plate Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass, Italy, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Round centerpiece plate in tortoiseshell effect Lucite and brass by Guzzini (original label still
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.58 in Dm 16.93 in
18th-century English Creamware Whieldon-type Tortoiseshell Tea Bowl & Saucer
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Creamware Whieldon-type Tortoiseshell Tea Bowl & Saucer,
The 18th-century creamware tea
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Pottery
Materials
Creamware, Pottery
Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Rocker Blotter from 1935
By Collett & Anderson
Located in London, London
blotter, is in the Art Deco style, with a tortoiseshell body and handle, and plain silver mounts. The
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Midcentury Guzzini Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Vide-Poche, Italy 1970s
By iGuzzini, Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning pocket emptier or centerpiece in tortoiseshell effect lucite and polished brass. This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Art Deco Tortoiseshell and Butterscotch Bakelite Cocktail Pick Set
Located in Nantucket, MA
French Art Deco cocktail picks and stand. Eight chrome plated forked picks with translucent red cherry tops in a faux tortoise Bakelite stand with pierced butterscotch Bakelite top-p...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Chrome
Wedgwood Majolica Tortoiseshell Seafood Plates, Set of 8
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
tortoiseshell glazed seafood salad plates.
Each plate shows a variation of the tortoiseshell glazing of green
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
Christian Dior Set of Six Coasters Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell & Brass, Italy 1970
By Team Guzzini, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful set of six octagonal coasters in faux tortoiseshell lucite and brass borders in the style
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
H 0.2 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Glo-Hill Chrome and Red Faux Tortoiseshell Bakelite Lidded Ice Bucket
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Glo-Hill lidded ice bucket in chrome with mottled red and black faux tortoiseshell Bakelite
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Art Deco Barware
Materials
Chrome
Fine 17th Century Dutch Colonial Armorial Tortoiseshell & Silver Box, Dated 1691
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A dutch tortoiseshell box with two engraved silver plaques
Amsterdam, 1691, with maker's mark of
Category
Antique 17th Century Dutch Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 1.97 in Dm 4.93 in
Art Deco Cocktail Pick Set, Faux Tortoiseshell Flowerpot Holder and 6 Picks
Located in Nantucket, MA
of pail or flowerpot form made of tortoiseshell Bakelite with gilded ring handles. The bottom of the
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Metal
Barware Serving Tray Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s
By Studio Italia Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
1970s. The large rectangular shape boasts a raised Lucite insert with a faux tortoiseshell (tortoise
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brass and Tortoiseshell Lucite Barware Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
boasts a square shape with a gilded brass raised gallery and a Lucite base with a tortoiseshell (tortoise
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Appetizer Forks in Faux Bamboo with a Black & Faux Tortoiseshell Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
, the stand of a black Bakelite cube standing on one corner atop a square of faux tortoiseshell Bakelite
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
19th C. English Wedgwood Match Striker Blue Tortoiseshell Glaze with a Tan Rim
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mottled tortoiseshell glazing, a light brown rims the striking area.
Measures: 4.75 in. Diameter x 3.25
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pottery
Materials
Earthenware
Christian Dior Square Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous large Mid-Century square serving tray in tortoiseshell lucite. This stunning tray was
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Lucite, Plexiglass, Acrylic
H 1.19 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury Modern Italian Lucite Tortoiseshell Effect Oval Serving Tray, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century lucite tray with a fantastic tortoiseshell effect. This amazing piece was
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
H 1.97 in W 13.39 in D 21.26 in
Large Serving Tray or Centerpiece Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Team Guzzini, Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing large serving tray or centerpiece in lucite faux tortoiseshell effect in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
H 2.56 in W 26.38 in D 22.45 in
Mid-Century Faux Tortoiseshell Tray Attributed Christian Dior, circa 1970
By Christian Dior
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
-colored, shimmering, resembling tortoiseshell.
In good condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Platters and Serveware
Materials
Lucite
H 0.79 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Vintage Chrome Bar Pitcher w/Bakelite Faux Red Tortoiseshell Handle by Glo-Hill
By Glo Hill
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage chrome bar pitcher with Bakelite handle in mottled red with black and having an integral ice dam at the spout. The tapered body with bands of incised lines and raised on a fl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Art Deco Barware
Materials
Chrome
Wedgwood Majolica Large Tortoiseshell Shell Shaped Server Majolica Serving Tray
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.
Showing the mottled tortoiseshell glazing of greens, amber, and brown. The mold reflects Josiah
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Platters and Serveware
Materials
Earthenware
H 2 in W 6.5 in D 13 in
Christian Dior Midcentury Tortoiseshell and Lucite Italian Serving Tray, 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
gorgeous tortoiseshell effect and an elegant chromed metal frame.
An iconic serving tray or plate that
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 13.59 in W 13.59 in D 0.99 in
Faux Tortoiseshell Serving Oval Tray Centerpiece in Lucite, 1970s, Italy
Located in Rome, IT
Splendid oval serving tray / centerpiece in faux tortoiseshell, Italy, circa 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
H 1.19 in W 17.72 in D 13 in
Wedgwood English Majolica Basketweave and Tortoiseshell Plate, Date Marked 1874
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and yellow tortoiseshell glazed center is bordered by eight yellow basketweave inner panels contained
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
Midcentury Tortoiseshell Plexiglass Italian Serving Tray after Willy Rizzo 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
design attributed to Willy Rizzo for a Christian Dior production.
It is iconic tortoiseshell
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
H 12.8 in W 16.74 in D 1.19 in
Serving Tray in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass by Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Team Guzzini, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing oval serving tray in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite featuring brass handles
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.38 in W 24.41 in D 16.15 in
Serving Tray Faux Tortoiseshell and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing large octagonal serving tray or vide-poche in tortoiseshell effect Lucite and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.19 in W 20.87 in D 16.15 in
Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Chrome Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury piece of serveware in tortoiseshell effect lucite with a chrome frame. This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 12.6 in W 16.93 in D 1.38 in
Serving Tray in Effect Tortoiseshell Lucite Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular serving tray in faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite in the style of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
H 1.19 in W 21.26 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Serving Tray by Guzzini, Italy, 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Rectangular serving tray in tortoiseshell-effect lucite with brass handles designed by Guzzini
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.58 in W 23.23 in D 13.59 in
Round Centerpiece Serving Tray Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell and Brass, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing round serving tray / centerpiece in tortoiseshell effect lucite with and border brass in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.58 in Dm 19.69 in
Midcentury Tortoiseshell Lucite and Silver French Serving Tray after Dior, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century serving tray in lucite with tortoiseshell effect and silver. This fantastic
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Silver
H 1.19 in W 6.7 in D 11.42 in
Guzzini’s Oval Lucite Serving Tray from 1970s Italy – Faux Tortoiseshell -brass
By Guzzini
Located in Hamburg, DE
yourself in the luxurious aesthetic of faux tortoiseshell-effect Lucite, creating a mesmerizing visual
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
H 1.58 in W 19.69 in D 12.21 in
Willy Rizzo Mid-Century Tortoiseshell Lucite & Brass Italian Serving Tray 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Astonishing large mid-century tray in tortoiseshell lucite and brass. This incredible piece was
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
H 2.96 in W 20.67 in D 12.8 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of glass tortoiseshell glass on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, plastic and glass. Find 644 options for an antique or vintage piece of glass tortoiseshell glass now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each item from our selection of glass tortoiseshell glass bearing mid-century modern, Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one choice in our collection of glass tortoiseshell glass that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Jones, Christian Dior and Guzzini produced versions that are worth a look.
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- What is Harrach glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Harrach glass is the term for glassware produced by the Harrach glassworks in Bohemia. Elias Muller began operating the facility on the land of Count Raimund von Harrach in 1712. Although the company remains in operation today under the name Sklarna Novosad & Syn Bohemia Harrachov, the term Harrach glass usually describes colorful pieces made during the Victorian age. Find a selection of Harrach glass on 1stDibs.
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- What is amber glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Amber glass is a dark-stained glass that is obtained by adding iron, sulphur and carbon to the molten glass mixture. This gives it the characteristic dark hue. Amber glass in bottle-making is used to protect sensitive contents from sunlight. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary amber glass items from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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