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Sicilian Tortoiseshell Frame
Located in New York, NY
Sicilian tortoiseshell frame. Antique octagonal frame in beautiful condition smoothly applied with
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Picture Frames

Materials

Metal

Sicilian Tortoiseshell Frame
Sicilian Tortoiseshell Frame
H 12 in W 10 in D 1.5 in
17th Century, Tortoiseshell Framed Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Flemish or Italian with double ripple frame. The back was added at a later date. Circa 1700.
Category

Antique 1690s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Circa 1910 Pink Marabou & Tortoiseshell Framed Fan
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful Pink Maribou Feathers ribbed with perfect tortoiseshell sticks & handle, is framed with
Category

20th Century Unknown Shadow Boxes

Portrait on Ivory of a Lady in a Hat in a Brass and Tortoiseshell Frame
Located in Tampa, FL
Portrait on ivory of a lady in a hat in a brass and tortoise shell frame. French paper on back
Category

Antique 1880s French Paintings

Materials

Brass

Decorative Faux Tortoiseshell Finished Mirror
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Faux tortoiseshell framed mirror with black painted molding around the sight and outer trim.
Category

20th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Continental 18th Century Tortoiseshell and Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
set within a beautiful mottled giltwood border with a fine tortoiseshell frame with an elegant
Category

Antique 18th Century Unknown Wall Mirrors

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mirror

Pair of Flemish Early 19th Century Baroque St. Tortoiseshell Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tortoiseshell frame. These mirrors can be displayed vertically or horizontally.
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mirror

1960s Pierre Marly Cocktail Sunglasses Oversized Avant-Garde Tortoise Frame
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pierre Marly cocktail sunglasses with a futuristic, avant-garde, oversized tortoiseshell frame
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Plastic

1915 Medium Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
One tortoiseshell Photograph Frames with silver rims and suede backings. A Photograph Frame with
Category

Early 20th Century British Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

1915 Medium Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame
1915 Medium Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame
H 9.85 in W 7.09 in D 0.79 in
1913 Small Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame
By William Comyns & Sons 1
Located in Hong Kong, HK
One tortoiseshell Photograph Frames with silver rims and suede backings. A Photograph Frame with
Category

Early 20th Century British Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

1913 Small Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame
1913 Small Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame
H 8.27 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
1915 Medium Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame
Located in Hong Kong, HK
One tortoiseshell Photograph Frames with silver rims and suede backings. A Photograph Frame with
Category

Early 20th Century British Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

1915 Medium Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame
1915 Medium Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame
H 11.42 in W 8.27 in D 0.79 in
Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Lucite Picture Frame, 1970s
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christian Dior designed this stunning picture frame for his Christian Dior Home Collection in the
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Plexiglass, Lucite, Acrylic

Cartier Lady Trinity Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier Lady Trinity Sunglasses Brown tortoiseshell frames sunglasses designed with polarised
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sunglasses

Tortoiseshell Lucite Picture Frame Midcentury Design Italy 1970s Rectangular
Located in Palermo, IT
This impressive Italian Mid-Century picture photo frame is perfect for any modern or vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Antique Tortoiseshell Sterling Silver Heart Photograph Frame Dated London 1897
By John Batson & Sons
Located in London, GB
Tortoiseshell and silver heart photograph frame date London, 1897 Maker Henry John Batson & Albert
Category

Antique 1890s English Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

Gabriella Crespi Style Photo Frame in Lucite Tortoiseshell, Italy, 1970s
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous photo frame in lucite with a stunning tortoiseshell effect. This elegant piece was
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

1928 Pair of George V Silver and Tortoiseshell Photograph Frames
Located in Hong Kong, HK
pair of tortoiseshell and silver mounted Photograph Frames of this quality and size. The pictures are
Category

Vintage 1920s British Georgian Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

Photo Frame in Lucite Tortoiseshell and Brass, Christian Dior, Italy, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century photo frame in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This charming piece was
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Gabriella Crespi Style Photo Frame in Lucite Tortoiseshell Brass, Italy, 1970s
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Mid-Century photo frame in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This incredibly
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Picture Frame Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite by Team Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Team Guzzini, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful picture frame in faux tortoiseshell lucite and brass details by Team Guzzini
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Picture Frame by J B Carrington, 1905
By John Bodman Carrington
Located in London, GB
Presenting an exquisite Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Photo Frame, crafted in London in
Category

Early 20th Century British Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Picture Frame Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite Attributed to Team Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo, Team Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful picture frame in faux tortoiseshell lucite attributed to Team Guzzini. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Pallas Athéna with Lance, Shield, Helmet and Breastplate. Anonymus Early 19th C
Located in Leuven , BE
panel, tortoiseshell frame.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Paint

Picture Frame in Faux Tortoise Lucite, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Art Deco style photo/picture frame in lucite faux tortoiseshell lucite with an S curved design
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Plexiglass, Lucite

Picture Frame in Faux Tortoise Lucite, Italy
Picture Frame in Faux Tortoise Lucite, Italy
H 11.03 in W 8.27 in D 1.97 in
1970s Burnt Tortoise Rattan Bronze Palm King Size Poster Bed Frame
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
beautiful burnt rattan frame for a tortoiseshell finish is statement piece and packed with personality
Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

Basket of flowers - Jan Van KESSEL the Younger (1654-1708)
By Jan van Kessel
Located in PARIS, FR
to Brueghel and Osias Beert. red tortoiseshell frame. 21x26 copper : 15,9 x 21 Good condition
Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Louis XIV Paintings

Materials

Copper

Silk Work Embroidery – John The Baptist, 17th Century
By Achille Collas
Located in London, by appointment only
Tortoiseshell frame. Silk backing restored 17th Century Silk Work Embroidery - The beheading of John the
Category

Antique 17th Century English Adam Style Tapestries

Materials

Silk

20th Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Inlays & Mounts
Located in Miami, FL
general, based on areas tortoiseshell framed or highlighted with dark wood moldings and surrounded by
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Buffets

Materials

Bronze

Italian Ebonized Frame, Tortoiseshell and Engraved Bone, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian ebonized frame, tortoiseshell and engraved bone, 19th century. Measures: 52 x 41cm 39.5
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Wood

18th Original Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Carey Inlays
Located in Miami, FL
sample is where the decoration is conducted, in general, based on areas tortoiseshell framed or
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Buffets

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Köln Optik Genuine Tortoiseshell & Silver Frame RX Reading Koln Glasses
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New, rare Köln Optik genuine tortoise shell and silver combination frame. Suitable for RX
Category

1970s German Sunglasses

Vintage Köln Optik Genuine Tortoiseshell & Gold Frame RX Reading Koln Glasses
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New, rare Köln Optik genuine tortoise shell and gold combination frame. Suitable for RX
Category

1970s German Sunglasses

Flemish Baroque Tortoiseshell Mirro
By Flemish
Located in New Orleans, LA
frame is veneered in exquisite tortoiseshell with wave-moulded bands of ebony providing a flawless
Category

Antique 17th Century Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mirror, Ebony

Flemish Baroque Tortoiseshell Mirro
Flemish Baroque Tortoiseshell Mirro
H 44 in W 32 in D 1.5 in
Italian Faux Tortoiseshell Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
A carved wood and faux tortoiseshell eight sided mirror with ripple frame and brass accents. Italy
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Italian Faux Tortoiseshell Mirror
Italian Faux Tortoiseshell Mirror
H 24 in W 21.5 in D 1.5 in
Faux Tortoiseshell Dining Table
Located in Paris, FR
Faux tortoiseshell dining table with hexagonal top. Chrome frame.
Category

20th Century European Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Faux Tortoiseshell Dining Table
Faux Tortoiseshell Dining Table
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 78.75 in
Late Nineteenth Century Tortoiseshell Mirror
Located in London, GB
A fine wall mirror with arched pediment, the frame with reeded border and veneered with vibrant
Category

Antique 1890s British Dutch Colonial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mirror, Ebony

Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
By Jacques Joseph de Gault
Located in New Orleans, LA
tortoiseshell-lined snuff box. The handsome portrait was fashioned by the renowned Jacques-Joseph de Gault of
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Tortoiseshell Pique Brooch circa 1820
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
form a gleaming border and frame, as well as adding dimension to the figure around her waist and neck
Category

Antique 1820s Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1990s Cutler and Gross Tortoiseshell Sunglasses
Located in Toronto, Ontario
are collectable and timeless. This pair from the 1990s feature brown faux tortoiseshell acetate frames
Category

1990s Italian Sunglasses

Sting vintage sunglasses tortoiseshell, Italy 90s
By Sting, De rigo
Located in Santa Clarita, CA
: 130 mm / 5 1/8 in COLORS: Frame: Tortoiseshell Lens: Brown MATERIALS: Frame: Metal/Acetate Lenses
Category

1990s Italian Sunglasses

Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Box, France 1970s
By Mercier Freres
Located in Atlanta, GA
chrome-plated framing is complimented with Lucite elements in a tortoiseshell (tortoise) textured pattern
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Decorative Box, 1970s
By Mercier Freres
Located in Atlanta, GA
piece boasts a chrome-plated framing with Lucite in a tortoiseshell (tortoise) textured pattern. With
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Simonetta Ravizza by Annabella tortoiseshell sunglasses 80s
By Simonetta Ravizza
Located in Santa Clarita, CA
: 18 mm / 11/16 in Temple-to-temple width: 135 mm / 5 5/16 in COLORS: Frame: Tortoiseshell Lens
Category

1980s Italian Sunglasses

Bvlgari faux tortoiseshell sunglasses, Gold tone logo
By Bulgari
Located in NEWARK, GB
tortoiseshell acetate frames and gold tone logo to the temples. Serial number to the inner temples and lense
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Sunglasses

Simonetta Ravizza by Annabella 80s sunglasses tortoiseshell
By Simonetta Ravizza
Located in Santa Clarita, CA
-to-temple width: 135 mm / 5 5/16 in COLORS: Frame: Tortoise Lens: Brown MATERIALS: Frame: Acetate
Category

1980s Italian Sunglasses

19th century Ebonised and faux tortoiseshell mirror - No5
Located in Malton, GB
We have been fortunate to get hold of some truly stunning 19th century Italian frames that we have
Category

Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Hardwood

Tortoiseshell and gold snuffbox with miniature, Paris 1820.
Located in Milan, IT
18 K gold and tortoiseshell snuffbox with oval miniature painted on ivory, depicting a woman bust
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Gold

Burl Wood & Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Box, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
Rectangular box in tortoiseshell-effect lucite and burl wood frame made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Faux Tortoiseshell and Ebony Dutch Baroque Style Mirror
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic faux tortoiseshell veneered floor mirror made in the Flemish or Dutch Baroque style
Category

20th Century American Baroque Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Composition tortoiseshell and gilt metal singing bird box
Located in London, GB
relief releasing a caged bird within shaped frame, in plain polished composition tortoiseshell case with
Category

Antique Early 1900s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Large Italian Ebonised and faux tortoiseshell mirror No1
Located in Malton, GB
faux tortoiseshell is also a beautiful feature that contrasts with the ebonised frame perfectly. 126cm
Category

Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

A large Art Deco silver mounted tortoiseshell easel mirror
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Art Deco silver mounted tortoiseshell easel mirror, the rectangular plate framed in
Category

Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Table Mirrors

Materials

Silver

17th-18th Century Spanish Portrait Miniature, Noblewoman on Tortoiseshell
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Oval portrait Miniature on tortoiseshell of a noblewoman, probably Spanish, 17th-early 18th century
Category

Antique 1720s European Paintings

Materials

Shell, Paint

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

Incredible 19th Century Continental Tortoiseshell and Silver Collectors Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
Incredible two piece 19th century Continental tortoiseshell and silver collectors cabinet on stand
Category

Antique 19th Century European Cabinets

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Modernist Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Desk Pad, France 1970s
By Mercier Freres
Located in Atlanta, GA
framing with tortoise (tortoiseshell) Lucite insert. The inside is in yellow butter silk with a watered
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Maison Mercier Paris, Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome Box, 1970s
By Mercier Freres
Located in Atlanta, GA
house Maison Mercier Freres. It features a thick tortoise (tortoiseshell) pattern Lucite or Plexiglass
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Dolce and Gabbana faux tortoiseshell sunglasses, Silver tone logo
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in NEWARK, GB
with faux tortoiseshell acetate frames and silver tone logos to the temples. Serial number to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Sunglasses

Tortoiseshell and Silver Carriage Clock, John Batson, London, circa 1890
By John Batson & Sons
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A tortoiseshell and silver carriage clock, maker John Batson, London 1890/91. A fabulous late
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Georgian Carriage Clocks and Travel Cl...

Materials

Silver

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony & Tortoiseshell Étagère Bookcase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tortoiseshell étagère bookcase. The bookcase is raised by a straight base with a beautiful central ormolu plaque
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

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Tortoiseshell Frame For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tortoiseshell frame for your home. Frequently made of metal, bone and tortoise shell, every tortoiseshell frame was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the tortoiseshell frame you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each tortoiseshell frame bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made tortoiseshell frame over the years, but those crafted by Henry Matthews, Charles & Richard Comyns and Finnigans Ltd. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Tortoiseshell Frame?

Prices for a tortoiseshell frame can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $467 and can go as high as $12,741, while the average can fetch as much as $3,964.