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Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Spring Loaded Lorgnette Glasses
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th Century imitation tortoise lorgnette magnifier glasses with a spring loaded mechanism for
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

Antique large 19th Century quality faux tortoise shell and ebonised wall mirror
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Superb large 19th Century faux tortoise shell and ebonised overmantle wall mirror, reflecting
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19th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Glass

Framed Lady's Hair Comb from the 19th Century
Located in Asheville, NC
with mid century shadowbox frame, this piece is in fine condition for its age.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Glass

Antique 18th Century Boulle Bracket Clock by Brezagez and Marchand
By Marchand
Located in London, GB
, which is also framed by an engraved minute band. The dial features individual white enamel pieces with
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

Salon Boulle Chest of Drawers Chest of Drawers Napoleon III, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Boulle technique with tortoiseshell. In the structured front there are two wide glass doors, also curved
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

Materials

Brass

Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet Vitrines
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
single door retaining its original glass pane framed within a remarkable wrap around foliate ormolu band
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Marble, Brass, Ormolu

Tortoiseshell and Silver Carriage Clock, John Batson, London, circa 1890
By John Batson & Sons
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
and back with a silver frame to the glass face and pierced silver dome top and handle. An eight day
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Late 19th Century British Georgian Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Silver

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoiseshell and Ormolu Boulle Cartel Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
front and to the central smooth cabochon. At the center is one large door retaining its original glass
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Ormolu

French Regence Style Cartel in Boulle Marquetry, circa 1870
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French Regence style cartel in Boulle marquetry in première partie, with a red tortoise shell
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1870s French Régence Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Brass, Bronze

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
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17th Century Baroque Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mirror, Ebony

Antique Flemish Baroque Tortoiseshell Mirro
Flemish Baroque Tortoiseshell Mirro
H 44 in W 32 in D 1.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Cartel Clock Signed F.Lesage Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
their original glass framed within an ormolu band. At the top is a fine pierced urn with wonderful
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Brass, Ormolu

Mirror Tortoishell Cushion Moulded 17thc Original Plate/Back Small
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, mid-17th century, Tortoishell, small, cushion framed, mirror with the original plate & back
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1650s English Baroque Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Vitrine Cabinet, Signed Pretot
By Hippolyte-Edme Pretot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
door retains its original glass pane set within a foliate ormolu band and a sensational inlaid frame
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Lapis Lazuli, Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Ormolu, Pewter

Scumble Finish Oval Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
finish simulating tortoise shell with a gilt decorated edge The frame is in good attractive condition
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

Materials

Gesso

Pair of Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Floor Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of Italian 18th century Venetian st. patinated wood, faux tortoise shell and
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18th Century Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Wood, Giltwood

William & Mary Marquetry Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
produce mirrored glass was so costly and labor-intensive, the frames that surrounded these treasured items
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17th Century English William and Mary Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Mirror, Fruitwood, Sycamore

William & Mary Marquetry Mirror
William & Mary Marquetry Mirror
H 35 in W 30.75 in D 3.25 in

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Gilt-Bronze Mounted Metal Cloisonné Marquetry Jardinière by Ferdinand Duvinage
By Ferdinand Duvinage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gilt-bronze mounted metal cloisonné marquetry jardinière by Ferdinand Duvinage, circa 1880, signed FDBte, the mounts signed Alph. Giroux Paris, measures: height 15”, in 1867, the M...
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1880s Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Giltwood

Stephen Russell Edwardian Design Diamond And Pearl Platinum Tiara
By Stephen Russell
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Stephen Russell Edwardian design diamond and pearl platinum tiara designed as a series of 18th century Arabesque style opposite arches set with 10 perfect white pearls. Di...
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2010s American Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Victorian Purple & Black Silk Satin 1850-70 Cape With Hand-Quilted Lining Appli
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Purple & Black Silk Satin 1850-70 Cape With Hand-Quilted Lining Appliqués
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Early 1900s French Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

Alexander McQueen 1996 The Hunger White Cotton & Silk Asymmetrical Ruffled Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Portland, OR
We love vintage Alexander McQueen and he designed this dress for his Spring Summer 1996 collection. This beautiful white dress has a tube fitting bodice with spaghetti straps and fit...
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1990s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford G Buckle Strap Knit Sleeveless Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a remarkable open back knit Gucci dress, designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 1998 collection, this dress features leather spaghetti straps which lead to an open b...
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1990s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

Vintage 1920's Sadie Nemser Couture Beaded Floral Appliqué Velvet & Lace Dress
By SADIE NEMSER
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A magnificent and incredibly rare Sadie Nemser Couture velvet and lace 'robe de style' dress dating back to 1924. This garment took my breath away from the moment I saw it. It's trul...
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1920s American Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

A Nicole Groult / Paul Poiret Evening Dress in Velvet and Rhinestones Circa 1935
By Paul Poiret
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935 France Rare long collector's evening dress, French Haute Couture by Nicole Groult, famous sister of Paul Poiret and dating from the 1935s. Sleeveless dress in carmine red...
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1930s French Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

10 ft+ Tall French Pair of Glass Paneled Wood Doors from the Early 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of over-sized French doors from the early 20th century. These antique French doors are substantial, standing at a height of more than 10 feet! Each door has 18 glass p...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Wood, Glass

Antique 1890's Victorian French Couture Floral Embroidered Yellow Satin Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Undiminished by time, this Mme Arnaud on 16 Rue Bassano Paris couture ensemble from the Victorian era still casts its seductive spell. An exceptional evening ensemble fashioned from...
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1890s French Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

French Art Deco Couture Ivory Wool and Silk Floral Flapper Coat, 1920s
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Roaring Twenties was a period of seismic change in women’s fashion. French designers like Coco Chanel, Jean Patou and Jeanne Lanvin introduced revolutionary silhouettes that brok...
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1920s French Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

Fine Antique Chinese Painted Cabinet
Located in Port Chester, NY
A stunning example of the red lacquer chinoiserie cupboard. A grand visual impression, beautiful gilt. With a center shelf, with drawer, and a compartment below the bottom shelf. Lov...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Wood

Fine Antique Chinese Painted Cabinet
Fine Antique Chinese Painted Cabinet
H 78.5 in W 53 in D 22 in
S/S 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Knit Crochet Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an alluring crochet high-low Christian Dior dress, designed by John Galliano. From the Spring/Summer 2001 collection, this stunning knit dress features a cowl neckline, lo...
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Early 2000s French Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

One-Off Winsor & Newton Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Sterling Silver 1977 Artist Box
By Windsor & Newton
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely one of a kind Winsor & Newton 1977 Queen Elizabeth Jubilee presentation with sterling silver plaques and boxes Calamander wood Artist b...
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20th Century English Early Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie Incense Burner Vase and Cover
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie incense burner vase and cover, made for the Chinese market, circa 1800, blue cross swords and star mark, Pressnummer 58 A Museum Qua...
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Late 18th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Porcelain

Antique Victorian Coromandel Gentleman's Travelling Vanity Case 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique Victorian Coromandel gentleman's travelling vanity case with fitted interior, circa 1865 in date. This rectagular shaped traveling case is made of rare co...
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1860s English Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Wood

Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk strapless trained gown, fw 2008
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior black silk faille strapless evening gown ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Built-in boned corset with underwired bra ▪ Oversized draped bow ▪ Narrow floor-length skirt ...
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Early 2000s French Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Antique Dutch Ebonized Faux Tortoise Shell Mirror, circa 1860
Located in Houston, TX
distinctive mix of carved and ebonized wood offset with four panels of faux painted tortoise shell surrounding
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1860s Danish Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Mirror

Dutch Faux Tortoise Shell Mirror, Holland circa 1870 (23"w x 26"h)
Located in Houston, TX
A handsome Dutch faux tortoise and ebonized wood frame enclosing the original beveled mirror glass
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1870s Dutch Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Mirror, Paint

Dutch Style Faux Tortoise Shell Mirror, Holland circa 1860 (26 1/2"w x 29"h)
Located in Houston, TX
ebonized wood offset with four panels of faux painted tortoise shell surrounding the antique mirror glass
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1860s Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

Stunning 19th century French/Austrian Vitrine
Located in Bronx, NY
that accents highly polished tortoise shell veneer. A framed, bevelled glass lid reveals a velvet
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19th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Glass, Tortoise Shell, Velvet, Wood

Tortoiseshell Octagonal Mirror with Applied Gilded Bronze Putti
Located in New York, NY
corners; with ebonized molding and gilded bronze frame; with original beveled mirror glass. Rome, Italy
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Early 1700s Italian Baroque Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Bronze

French Louis XV Style Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock
By Girard Limoges Clocks 1
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite cartouche shaped Cartel clock in the Louis XV style with tortoiseshell body framed with
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Bronze, Enamel

Early 20th Century Antique Wall Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The tortoise-stained wood and detailed floral patterns around the frame and large, carved leaf swirls
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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

19TH Century English Sterling and Tortoise Picture Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fashioned by a London silversmith . Exquisite and exceptional quality with highly detailed accents. The " lyre " form easel back is sterling as well. Generously scaled and visually s...
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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Sterling Silver

19TH Century English Sterling Silver and Tortoise Picture Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Superior quality , workmanship and design. The frame is appointed with trefoil - like corners that
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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Tortoise Shell and Ebony Framed Mirror
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Very Fine 19th Century Mercury Mirror Framed in Tortoise Shell with Ebonized Ripple Cut Wood
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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Brass

Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Tortoiseshell Table Clock
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
paneled case with foliate pierced gilt-bronze sound frets, with demilune mouldings framing glass panels
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Tortoise Shell, Wood

Louis XIV Period Tortoiseshell Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent and very rare Louis XIV period mirror boasts a frame of solid tortoiseshell veneer
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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Ormolu

Louis XIV Period Tortoiseshell Mirror
Louis XIV Period Tortoiseshell Mirror
H 43.25 in W 33.25 in D 1.875 in
19th Century French Mirror
Located in Doylestown, PA
An early 19th century French mirror in its' original eglomise faux tortoise-shell frame.
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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Glass, Wood, Paint

Napoleaon III Boulle Bookcase
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Montreal, QC
An exquisite bookcase done in the distinctive brass and tortoise shell inlay work inspired by Andre
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

Napoleaon III Boulle Bookcase
Napoleaon III Boulle Bookcase
H 87 in W 45 in D 21.5 in
19th C. Sailor's Woolie Starboard-Side View of a 4 Masted Ship Under Full Sail
Located in Nantucket, MA
. The woolie is mounted in the original faux tortoise-shell frame with gilded edge and filet. The
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Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Wool, Beads

19th Century Sailor's Woolie Port-Side View of a Four Masted Ship at Anchor
Located in Nantucket, MA
throughout the rigging. The woolie is mounted in the original faux tortoise-shell frame with gilded edge and
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Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Wool, Beads

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Ebony Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
an intertwined pierced ormolu geometric band with faux tortoise shell backplate. The border of the
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Brass, Ormolu

Regence Style Cartel in "Boulle" Marquetry and Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Regence style cartel in “Boulle” marquetry in first part, with a tortoise shell background
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Late 19th Century European Régence Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Brass, Bronze

Italian Baroque Manner Ebonized and Faux Tortoise Shell Mirror Frame
Located in New York, NY
Northern Italian Baroque manner ebonized frame with faux tortoise plaques inset on each side, with
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Early 1900s Italian Baroque Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Glass, Ebony

Large 19th Century Faux Tortoise Frame with Original Mirror Plate
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Painted faux tortoise frame mounted with original mercury glass. The mirror has a solid feel, it is
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Early 19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Tortoise Shell, Mercury Glass

Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Perfume Caddy, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
uses, etc. in tortoise shell, usually combining it with mounts in silver, gold, etc. Size: 5 x 3 x 13
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18th Century European Rococo Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Silver, Other

French Boulle & Tortoise Shell Inlaid Tantalus
Located in Stamford, CT
Scrolled Boulle & Tortoise Shell Inlaid Rosewood Fitted Case w/Hinged Lid & Sides Opening to an
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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Crystal

Large English Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame
Located in New York, NY
Large rectangular tortoiseshell photograph frame with new beveled glass and replaced back and stand.
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Tortoise Shell

Italian Red Tortoise Shell and Gilt Frame Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Tortoise Shell Mirror, 22kt Gold and Tortoise Frame. Original Glass
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Tortoise Shell

Ralph Lauren Style Faux Tortoise Shell Panel Framed Antiqued Mirror
Located in Westport, CT
Ralph Lauren Style faux tortoise shell panel framed antiqued mirror. Antique glass that is fabulous
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1920s American Hollywood Regency Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

Rare Napoleonic Tortoise Shell Spectacles Case with Specs
Located in San Marcos, CA
A wonderful early Victorian era set of sterling silver spectacles in their original tortoise shell
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Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Sterling Silver

Antique 1909 English Tortoise Shell Sterling Silver Inkwell
Located in San Marcos, CA
casein, a milk protein composite, that are a dead mimic to tortoise shell. The mottles we see on this
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20th Century English Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Sterling Silver

Rare French Tortoise Shell Portrait Miniature Snuff Box
Located in San Marcos, CA
of the tortoise shell box from resting on surfaces, but nothing else to report. Smooth fit, no
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Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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14k Gold

Antique Tortoise Shell and Sterling Silver Pique Vanity Mirror
Located in South Coast, CA
A very rare large vanity table frame in that wonderful cognac to chocolate shell we all love so
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19th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

Dutch Style Faux Tortoise Shell Mirror, Holland circa 1865 (12"w x 14 1/4"h)
Located in Houston, TX
A Dutch style frame of ebonized timber enclosing a beautiful border of hand-painted faux tortoise
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1860s Dutch Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Mirror, Paint

Eglomise Mirror Frame
Located in Hudson, NY
tortoise shell gilt wood trim around mirror flat black wood trim surrounding frame
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19th Century American Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Wood, Glass, Paint

Eglomise  Mirror  Frame
Eglomise  Mirror  Frame
H 32.5 in W 27.5 in D 2 in
Flemish 17th Century Red Tortoiseshell Mirror
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
cm Rare representative mirror of the century Flemish combining gold tortoise shell imported by the
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17th Century Dutch Louis XIII Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Tortoise Shell

Flemish 17th Century Red Tortoiseshell Mirror
Flemish 17th Century Red Tortoiseshell Mirror
H 29.93 in W 27.17 in D 3.15 in
Ivory Cut Steel Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
a painted plaque of a sweet young courting couple behind cut steel framed glass. The top has a
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18th Century and Earlier British Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Steel

French Art Deco Oval Mirror, circa 1925
Located in Austin, TX
A French Art Deco period oval mirror with a painted wooden frame in faux-tortoise shell style, a
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Mirror, Wood

Antique English Edwardian Period, Faux Painted Mirror, circa 1910 (20"w x 24"h)
Located in Houston, TX
black lacquer while the inner section of the frame features a faux painted tortoise shell. In the
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames

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Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique tortoise shell glasses frames for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of bone, tortoise shell and metal, all antique tortoise shell glasses frames available were constructed with great care. Antique tortoise shell glasses frames have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique tortoise shell glasses frames to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Baroque, folk art and louis xv antique tortoise shell glasses frames are of considerable interest. Many antique tortoise shell glasses frames are appealing in their simplicity, but Hippolyte-Edme Pretot, John Batson & Sons and Marchand Glass Co. produced popular antique tortoise shell glasses frames that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses Frames?

Prices for antique tortoise shell glasses frames can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique tortoise shell glasses frames begin at $250 and can go as high as $78,500, while the average can fetch as much as $10,710.