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1960s De Sede Leather Turtle
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare turtle shaped ottoman by Swiss designer De Sede. Circa 1960s. Very heavy and well made. This
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

1960s De Sede Leather Turtle
1960s De Sede Leather Turtle
H 9.75 in Dm 29.5 in
Rare Kerr Art Nouveau Turtle Buckle
By Kerr
Located in New York, NY
Rare Kerr Art Nouveau Turtle Buckle in the form of abstract turtles with whiplash designs, possibly
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1880s American Art Nouveau Belts

Trifari Rare Purple Jelly Belly Turtle Brooch
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Rare gold washed sterling silver Trifari purple lucite Jelly Belly brooch. Retro style with emerald
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Victorian Septarian Nodule Marble and Mahogany Occasional Table
Located in London, GB
England. This Victorian table boasts a particularly beautiful piece of the rare ‘turtle stone’. The
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Marble

19th Century Antique Chinese Turtle Shell Vanity Mirror
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is a rare and unusual antique, Chinese vanity mirror presented in a turtle shell. The mirror
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Table Mirrors

Materials

Marine turtle

Rare Vintage Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Enamel Turtle Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Fairfield, CT
hallmarked, this piece captures the turtle's intricate details. As a rare and collectible item, this pendant
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-War Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Faux Bronze & Marble Chinese Turtle Ashtray by Getz Brothers - Rare
By James Mont
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare and hard to find vintage faux bronze and marble Chinese turtle ashtray in the style of
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Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Hollywood Regency Ashtrays

Materials

Metal

Rare Boj Brass Turtle Hotel Call Bell by Eibar, Spain, 1960s
Located in L'Escala, ES
This 1960s hotel call turtle bell is made by BOJ, Eibar, Spain. The golden metal turtle has a
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Mid-20th Century European Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase with Scenes of Figures, Turtle Basin, Reading
Located in New York, NY
Rare Meiji Period Japanese satsuma vase with superbly painted scenes of a sage and his young
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Rare Antique Louis XVI Style Caldwell Marble & Bronze Turtle Floor Lamps
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of palatial and rare large antique American Louis XVI style gilt bronze and carved marble
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Floor Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Ancient Round Box in Bone, Turtle and Gold with Mythological Scene, circa 1805
Located in Roma, IT
Small ancient box in bone, turtle and gold with mythological scene with merman on top. Rome (Italy
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Cartier Ring Tortue Turtle Motif Rare Item 9P Diamond 750 Rose Gold #54 US7
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Brand Cartier Turtle Motif Mind Condition 18K Rose gold Main Stone Diamond Diamond 0.383 cts
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Giant Victorian Taxidermy Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extremely rare giant Victorian taxidermy Loggerhead sea turtle England, 19th century The
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Taxidermy

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Tortoise Shell, Animal Skin, Epoxy Resin, Paint

Giant Victorian Taxidermy Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Giant Victorian Taxidermy Loggerhead Sea Turtle
H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 66.93 in
Victorian Pairpoint Figural Silverplate Turtle Napkin Ring
By Pairpoint Silver Company
Located in Riverdale, NY
Rare Victorian Pairpoint Figural Silverplate Napkin Ring. Beautifully modeled turtle holding the
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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

“Turtle" Table Lamp, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and beautiful large table lamp representing a tortoise shell. The resin shell is set among a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

“Turtle" Table Lamp, Italy, circa 1970
“Turtle" Table Lamp, Italy, circa 1970
H 42.13 in W 21.66 in D 11.82 in
Three Antique Turtle Shell Bellows, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is an unusual and rare trio of functioning antique bellows crafted in wood leather and turtle
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Tortoise Shell

c.1925 French Mahogany Mystery Turtle Clock
Located in Greenlawn, NY
Maker - A. Cadot, Place Dauphine. Retailer - Charpentier a Paris. Description: A rare early
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Early 20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood

Turtle Light Pendant Necklace Gold/ Tsavorite/ White Diamond
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The turtle, one of the oldest living creatures, symbolizes earth, wisdom, and immortality, with a
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21st Century and Contemporary British Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Tsavorite, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Regard Georgian Turtle Dove Pair Brooches, ca 1820s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Rare Pair of Georgian REGARD Turtle Dove Brooches, ca. 1820s A symbolic and museum-collectable
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold, 15k Gold

1816 Turtles, Brodtmann, Imp. Folio, Incunabula of Lithography
By Brodtmann, K.J.A.
Located in Norwich, GB
wider distribution. Landmark stone lithograph on Fine Ziegler watermarked paper. Extremely rare
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Antique 1810s Swiss Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Four Panel Garden Screen with Koi, Iris, & Turtles
Located in South Burlington, VT
byobu depicting a panoramic garden replete with koi, turtles, Iris nestled near a walking bridge and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Bleached Turtle Shell Mounted on a Stilbite and Apophyllite Mineral Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Bleached turtle shell mounted on a Stilbite and Apophyllite mineral base. The turtle shell has
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20th Century American Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

Exceptional Hermès Secret Mechansim Turtle Key Ring or Charm in Silver
By Hermès
Located in FR
Rare Authentic Hermès Charm or Key Ring Turtle Shaped Can be used as Bag Charm or Key Ring Made
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Late 20th Century Unknown Other

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Turtle 1800s-1860s/Folk Crafts Object Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
). It is made of cedar wood. Very rare item. Turtles have been considered a good luck charm in Japan
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Original Handcolored Bird Print of a Male Turtle Dove, 1801
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'La Tourterelle Emeraudine, male' This print shows a male turtle / dove
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Antique Early 1800s Prints

Materials

Paper

French Japonisme Ormolu-Mounted Baccarat Crystal Vase with Bronze Turtle Feet
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Gorgeous and extremely rare French Japonisme ormolu-mounted turtle footed Baccarat crystal vase
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Antique 1880s French Japonisme Vases

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Set of 3 Leather Patchwork Turtle Poufs - Mid-Century Modern, Switzerland, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Set of 3 Patchwork Leather Turtle. 1x extremely rare giant Turtle pouf plus 2x smaller poufs
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Turtle earrings baby and mother earrings silver 925 stamped Valentines GIFT
Located in Boca Raton, FL
close to any other bond! These earrings come with rare enamel and natural diamonds made in 925 silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Silver

Suite of 4 Walter Knoll “Turtle” Armchairs – in Lime Green Fabric
Located in Barrowford, GB
premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is a rare suite of 4 identical
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2010s Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Antique Iwayaki Earthenware Edo Incense Burner of a Turtle 19th Century Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Nicely made and large incense burner or Okimono of a turtle. In earthenware with nice
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Antique 18th Century Vinaigrette Ring Silver Gold Turtle Doves Heart Love Token
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This is a rare example of an 18th century vinaigrette ring, the pierced lid opens to house a little
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Antique 1790s George III Bridal Rings

Materials

Silver, 14k Gold

Original Antique Hand-Colored Bird Print of the European Turtle Dove, 1770
By M. Houttuyn, J.C. Sepp, Cornelius Nozeman
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Turtur'. The European turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur) is a member of the
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Children Steiff Large Plush Turtle Toy with Glass Button Eyes 1960s and Wheels
By Steiff
Located in Antwerp, BE
" button under the side of the shell of the turtle. Excellent condition for this rare and hard to find
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Metal

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze of Atlas On A Stand With Turtle
Located in Stamford, CT
in a columned arcade sits Pan with his flute. On the lower tier is a turtle surrounded by three
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Iwayaki Earthenware Edo Incense Burner of a Turtle 19th Century Japan, J
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made and large incense burner or Okimono of a turtle. In earthenware with nice patina
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware

1950 Marc Lalique N°7 Tortue Turtle Morabito Perfume Bottle Orange Glass Biggest
By Pascal Morabito, Marc Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
. Design of turtles. Acid-stamped "LALIQUE FRANCE" signature on bottom. Extremely rare and desirable
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

Boucheron 1960 Paris Turtle Brooch In 18Kt Gold With 15.24 Cts Sapphires Emerald
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
A turtle brooch pin designed by Boucheron. Fabulous rare vintage piece, created in Paris France by
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Vintage 1950s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet 1960 Paris Pair Of Turtles Brooches 18Kt Gold 13.82 Cts Diamonds & Gems
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
A suite of turtles brooches designed by Chaumet Paris. Extremely rare vintage pieces, created in
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Vintage 1950s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rhodocrosite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
top finished with silver stringing and a rare pressed architectural design to the front, sides and
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Antique 1810s British Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Shell

Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
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H 5.91 in W 7.87 in D 5.12 in
Rare Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet, circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
rosette designs. Turtle palmette border. Softer palette with red accents.
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Antique Early 1900s Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Large Verdigris Bronze Birdbath Hanging Chandelier SIGNED
By Ilana Goor
Located in East Hampton, NY
bronze birds, frogs, snails, turtles, rabbits, pigeons, eagles, cats and dogs. They mimic the creatures
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Vintage 1980s Israeli Brutalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Rare and Exceptional Meiji Period Hardwood Exhibition Display Cabinet
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
carried down to this magical place on the back of a minogame or giant turtle. The ho-ho birds are symbols
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Vintage Jean Charles de Castelbajac Hand Painted Leather Shearling Jacket
By Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning, rare and custom made museum worthy JEAN CHARLES DE CASTELBAJAC hand painted leather coat
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1980s Italian Jackets

World Class & Rare Antique Farahan Sarouk Rug, Seafoam Allover Field, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
turtle border. Ecru minors with tiny lenticulate cypresses. Cotton foundation, rustic origin but urban
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Antique Early 1900s Persian Sarouk Farahan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bonnie Cashin for Sills Dress Gold Suede Leather Kimono Style Sleeves Rare 1960s
By Bonnie Cashin, Bonnie Cashin for Sills
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
. Incredibly chic with its wide kimono-style sleeves, wear it as it is, belted or with a turtle-neck underneath
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1960s American Day Dresses

Rare Brown Background Persian Tabriz Rug. Size: 13 ft x 17 ft 4 in
Located in New York, NY
endless mesh of repeating small-scale Herati motifs, which are bounded by impressive large-scale turtle
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Rare Design with Color Palette 1-of-1 Persian Heriz Rug, circa 1920's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Mint Rare Design with Gorgeous Color Palette One-of-One Antique Persian Heriz About: Ask any rug
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20th Century Heriz Serapi Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Pair Japanese Imari chargers, 19th Century. 68cm (26.5") diameter
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A beautiful and rare pair of late 19th century Japanese Kutani chargers, each with this bold orange
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

Turquoise Netsuke Silver Necklace
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Antiques turquoise stone, rare and big with netsuke in different animal shape, rabbits, turtle and
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2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amazonite, Turquoise, Silver

19th Century Antique Lenkoran Karabagh Rug
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
tosbaga, which means turtle. Inside each medallion is a smaller medallion. The more oversized medallion
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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Antique Lenkoran Karabagh Rug
19th Century Antique Lenkoran Karabagh Rug
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W 62.21 in L 102.37 in
Thalassa
By Georges Braque
Located in Paris, FR
turtle, swimming in deep water, signified by a bottle-green background. This animal motif is rare in
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1950s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

Thalassa
H 18.51 in W 14.18 in
Exceptional Japanese Iron and Mixed Metal Lidded Box
Located in Christchurch, GB
Period 1868-1912, iron and mixed metal study of a turtle being ridden by a young boy, the boy is full of
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Silver, Iron

Exceptional Japanese Iron and Mixed Metal Lidded Box
Exceptional Japanese Iron and Mixed Metal Lidded Box
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H 2.125 in W 5 in D 2.875 in
Vintage Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Heriz Rug 6'3'' x 7'7''. A rare size for this NW Persian rustic type. The ivory field
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Vintage 1940s More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Heriz Rug
Vintage Heriz Rug
W 75 in L 91 in
Korean Asian Large Long Life Byobu Byeongpung Shipjangsaengdo Ten Panel Screen
Located in Studio City, CA
, turtle, pine, and yeongji mushrooms. The artist must harmonize these ten different themes/symbols
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Mid-20th Century Korean Paintings and Screens

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint, Paper

Pair Brass Tortoise Chapman Floor Lamps in the Style of Tommoso Barbi
By Tommaso Barbi, Chapman Manufacturing Company, Tony Duquette
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and wonderful pair of Brass and Chrome Floor lamps. The star of the show is the polished
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Antique Bidjar Rug
Located in New York, NY
polygons. Reversing turtle palmettes decorate the red, strip style main border. Rare, if not unique allover
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Antique 1890s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Bidjar Rug
Antique Bidjar Rug
W 49 in L 83 in
D&G Dolce & Gabbana Gold Floral Dress and Coat With Belt Amy Winehouse 2007
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in Portland, OR
metallic print. The print is in subtle shades of brown and gold and the dress has black trim. It is rare
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Early 2000s Tunisian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Kermanshah
Located in Providence, RI
pinnacle of rug weaving in its virtue. It has a tremendous range of harmonizing colors and a rare allover
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20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Kermanshah
Vintage Kermanshah
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W 105 in L 142 in
Japanese Huge Antique Captain Whale Fisherman Satsuma Charger, 18 Inches & Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Satsuma, a fine and monumental 18" Meiji period charger Ozara with rare motif: Captain
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Karajeh Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
familiar borders such as the ivory ground reversing turtle palmette pattern. Today, such rugs are rarer
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Vintage 1920s Asian More Carpets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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Rare Turtle For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic rare turtle available at 1stDibs. A rare turtle — often made from metal, bronze and silver — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect rare turtle — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right rare turtle, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. A well-made rare turtle has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, Gabriella Crespi and Abercrombie & Fitch are consistently popular.

How Much is a Rare Turtle?

A rare turtle can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,124, while the lowest priced sells for $409 and the highest can go for as much as $19,500.