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Antique 19thc French 8 Day Bell Striking Red Shell & Inlaid Boulle Mantle Clock
Located in London, GB
A superb quality French boulle tortoishell mantel clock. Red ground with fretted brass boulle inlay. The front glazed panel with a visible Louis IV pendulum. Gilt bronze case mounts ...
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Antique Early 1900s French Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Antique 19thc French 8 Day Bell Striking Red Shell & Inlaid Boulle Mantle Clock
Antique 19thc French 8 Day Bell Striking Red Shell & Inlaid Boulle Mantle Clock

Antique 19thc French 8 Day Bell Striking Red Shell & Inlaid Boulle Mantle Clock

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H 12.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.8 in
Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911
By Grey & Co, Birmingham
Located in Bath, GB
"shell" of the tortoise is what is made from sterling silver, the bell beneath itself is made from cast
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Vintage 1910s European Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver, Iron

Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911
Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911

Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911

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H 2 in W 5.38 in D 3 in
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris
By Brocot & Delettrez
Located in Norwich, GB
escapement by A.Brocot & Delettrez, Paris striking the hours and halves on a silvered bell with temperature
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Antique 1860s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Tortoise Shell

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris

H 17 in W 9.5 in D 6 in
French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by R & C, Paris
Located in Norwich, GB
with fine ‘blued’ steel hands. Eight day movement striking the hours and halves on a silvered bell
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Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks

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Tortoise Shell

French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by R & C, Paris
French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by R & C, Paris

French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by R & C, Paris

H 12 in W 6 in D 3.75 in
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
By Aubert & Klaftenberger
Located in Norwich, GB
striking the hours and halves on a silvered bell, the backplate signed ‘Klaftenberger, 157 Regent St
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Antique 1870s French Mantel Clocks

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Tortoise Shell

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock

H 13.5 in W 8 in D 5 in
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Roskell, Paris
By Henri Marc, Paris 1
Located in Norwich, GB
the hours and halves on a silvered bell signed Henri Marc, Paris, circa 1890.  
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

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Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Roskell, Paris
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Roskell, Paris

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Roskell, Paris

H 12.75 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
French Tortoiseshell Drumhead Boulle Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
halves on a silvered bell. The backplate numbered 391. C.1870.
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Antique 1870s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Drumhead Boulle Clock
French Tortoiseshell Drumhead Boulle Clock

French Tortoiseshell Drumhead Boulle Clock

H 9.25 in W 12.5 in D 5 in
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock. c.1860
By Japy Frères
Located in Norwich, GB
the hours and halves on a silvered bell. The backplate marked ‘ Rollin A Paris’. C.1860
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Antique 1860s French Mantel Clocks

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Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock. c.1860
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock. c.1860

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock. c.1860

H 15.5 in W 9 in D 5 in
19th Century Tortoiseshell / Ormolu Westminster Chiming Mantle Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
set to silent on the hour and half hour, with a Westminster chime on eight bells and a gong.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

19th Century Tortoiseshell / Ormolu Westminster Chiming Mantle Clock
19th Century Tortoiseshell / Ormolu Westminster Chiming Mantle Clock

19th Century Tortoiseshell / Ormolu Westminster Chiming Mantle Clock

H 23.63 in W 14.18 in D 10.24 in
Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by St Martin, Paris, circa 1720
Located in Norwich, GB
sounding the hours and quarters on a nest of three bells contained within the superstructure of the case on
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Antique 1720s French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by St Martin, Paris, circa 1720
Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by St Martin, Paris, circa 1720

Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by St Martin, Paris, circa 1720

H 18.75 in W 10.25 in D 5.25 in
18th Century French Boulle Gilt Bronze Wall Console Clock, Signed "Gribelin"
Located in Berlin, DE
depicting floral garlands on a reddish tortoise shell background. Glazed sides that reveal the view to the
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

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Brass, Bronze, Other

18th Century French Boulle Gilt Bronze Wall Console Clock, Signed "Gribelin"
18th Century French Boulle Gilt Bronze Wall Console Clock, Signed "Gribelin"

18th Century French Boulle Gilt Bronze Wall Console Clock, Signed "Gribelin"

H 38.59 in W 16.54 in D 8.47 in

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H 6.7 in W 5.71 in D 9.65 in
French White Marble and Ormolu Pillar Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French ormolu and white marble pillar clock with ormolu mounts surmounted by an ornate finial with and standing on four gilded bun feet. The four pillars have fine ormolu mounts ...
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French White Marble and Ormolu Pillar Mantel Clock
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H 14.75 in W 7.25 in D 3.5 in
Rare Arts & Crafts Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak Mantel Pendulum Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, great condition Dutch Arts & Crafts mantle / table / desk clock. To have found this stunning and wonderful design, Dutch Arts & Crafts table clock was a treat, b...
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Rare Arts & Crafts Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak Mantel Pendulum Clock
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H 9.8 in W 11.5 in D 5 in
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding
Located in Morristown, NJ
Victorian English bird's eye maple lap desk, with ebony and mother-of-pearl inlay. The dome shaped top has a brass shield medallion in the center. The interior has a vibrant purple f...
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Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding
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H 5.25 in W 13 in D 9.25 in
French Pendulum Clock & Aneroid Barometer, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
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French Pendulum Clock & Aneroid Barometer, circa 1960
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H 13.39 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
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Located in Norwich, GB
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H 16 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
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Located in Norwich, GB
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H 12.25 in W 6 in D 4 in
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By Kiki & Joost, Kiki van Eijk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Mantel Clocks

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Aluminum

Floating Frames Mantel clock Red

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H 16.15 in W 13.39 in D 5.52 in
Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
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H 5.51 in W 11.81 in D 8.66 in
Boulle Pendulum Mantle Clock Louis XV Style, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Boulle Pendulum clock with tortoiseshell color, detailed sun on the pendulum, feet and head in gilded bronze letterhead; mechanism working and frecently reviewd. Original key
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Boulle Pendulum Mantle Clock Louis XV Style, 20th Century
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H 22.45 in W 12.41 in D 5.91 in
Mid Century Teak Pendulum Clock by Westminster, Copenhagen 1960s, Denmark
By Westminster Clocks
Located in Andernach, DE
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Teak

Mid Century Teak Pendulum Clock by Westminster, Copenhagen 1960s, Denmark
Mid Century Teak Pendulum Clock by Westminster, Copenhagen 1960s, Denmark

Mid Century Teak Pendulum Clock by Westminster, Copenhagen 1960s, Denmark

H 23.63 in W 12.8 in D 2.56 in
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Retailed by Charles Henry, Manchester From our Writing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this English Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann. The Writing box of slim rectangul...
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Brass

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment

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Antique Victorian walnut mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
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Located in Norwich, Norfolk
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Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks

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By Vincenti et Cie
Located in Dublin, IE
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Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks

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19th Century French Miniature Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock

19th Century French Miniature Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock

H 9 in W 4.75 in D 3.75 in
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Located in Macclesfield, GB
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French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Bracket Clock

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Bracket Clock

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Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle clock, circa 1720
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Located in Norwich, Norfolk
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Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle clock, circa 1720

Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle clock, circa 1720

H 19 in W 10 in D 5.25 in
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Located in London, by appointment only
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Gold Tortoise Bell with Faux Tortoiseshell Top

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H 2.17 in W 5.71 in D 3.23 in
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Located in London, by appointment only
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Hollywood Regency Paste Crystal Diamond and Gold Toledo Tortoise Bell

Hollywood Regency Paste Crystal Diamond and Gold Toledo Tortoise Bell

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Located in Bath, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Edwardian Tortoiseshell Table Bell

Edwardian Tortoiseshell Table Bell

H 2.37 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in
Sterling Silver and Silver Plated Novelty Tortoise Table Bell - Chester 1923
By Grey & Co, Birmingham
Located in London, London
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Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver and Silver Plated Novelty Tortoise Table Bell - Chester 1923
Sterling Silver and Silver Plated Novelty Tortoise Table Bell - Chester 1923

Sterling Silver and Silver Plated Novelty Tortoise Table Bell - Chester 1923

H 1.97 in W 5.91 in D 2.96 in
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise
Located in Bath, GB
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Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise

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Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise
Located in Bath, GB
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Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise

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Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle
Located in Bath, GB
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Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle

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Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk or Counter Bell, Tortoise
Located in Bath, GB
bell in the form of a tortoise. This example has been professionally polished in our workshop
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Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk or Counter Bell, Tortoise
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk or Counter Bell, Tortoise

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Rare Tortoise Mechanical Desk Bell with Mother of Pearl Shell
Located in Bath, GB
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Rare Tortoise Mechanical Desk Bell with Mother of Pearl Shell

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Located in Bath, GB
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H 1.97 in W 5.52 in D 3.35 in
Miniature Red Tortoiseshell and Bronze Paste Set Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
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Bronze

Miniature Red Tortoiseshell and Bronze Paste Set Mantel Clock
Miniature Red Tortoiseshell and Bronze Paste Set Mantel Clock

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H 9 in W 5 in L 9 in
French Antique Boulle Mantel Clock
Located in Paris, FR
An early 1900 French bell striking clock crafted in 18th century style (popular clockmaker design
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

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French Antique Boulle Mantel Clock
French Antique Boulle Mantel Clock

French Antique Boulle Mantel Clock

H 15.36 in W 9.45 in L 15.36 in
French 19th Century "Boulle" Marquetry Bracket Block
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
grotesque masks, sits the clock, having an eight day movement striking on a bell; the serpentine form case
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

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French 19th Century "Boulle" Marquetry Bracket Block
French 19th Century "Boulle" Marquetry Bracket Block

French 19th Century "Boulle" Marquetry Bracket Block

H 49.25 in W 18 in D 8 in
Exquisite Boulle Bracket Clock with Original Verge Escapement by Admyrauld Paris
By Louis Henri Admyrauld
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
movement with original verge escapement that runs nicely. It strikes a large and most likely original bell
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Ormolu

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Exquisite Boulle Bracket Clock with Original Verge Escapement by Admyrauld Paris

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H 37.5 in W 14 in D 7 in
Louis Philippe Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Mantel Clock 19th Century
By Jules Louis Philippe Coignet
Located in Madrid, ES
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Louis Philippe Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Mantel Clock 19th Century
Louis Philippe Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Mantel Clock 19th Century

Louis Philippe Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Mantel Clock 19th Century

H 20.87 in Dm 11.82 in
Late 19th Century Boulle Style Marquetry Mantel Clock ‘Religieuse’
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
faux tortoise shell end engraved copper scrolls, gilt bronze ornamentation, caryatids and acanthus
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Antique 1870s French Baroque Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Late 19th Century Boulle Style Marquetry Mantel Clock ‘Religieuse’
Late 19th Century Boulle Style Marquetry Mantel Clock ‘Religieuse’

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Antique French Tortoiseshell Ormolu Mantle Clock c.1860
Located in London, GB
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Antique French Tortoiseshell Ormolu Mantle Clock c.1860
Antique French Tortoiseshell Ormolu Mantle Clock c.1860

Antique French Tortoiseshell Ormolu Mantle Clock c.1860

H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
Rare South German Pendulum Clock Signed "Joseph Graff" C1750
By Joseph Graff
Located in valatie, NY
", C1750 the brass and tortoise inlaid case with finial top above the gilt brass and painted Roman numeral
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Clocks

Rare South German Pendulum Clock Signed "Joseph Graff" C1750
Rare South German Pendulum Clock Signed "Joseph Graff" C1750

Rare South German Pendulum Clock Signed "Joseph Graff" C1750

H 18 in W 12 in D 6 in
Chinese Republic Nine Dragon Cloisonne Enamel Brass Charger of Monumental Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
tortoise dragon was exceptionally strong, and his likeness is found in book holders and other stone objects
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Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Chinese Republic Nine Dragon Cloisonne Enamel Brass Charger of Monumental Scale
Chinese Republic Nine Dragon Cloisonne Enamel Brass Charger of Monumental Scale

Chinese Republic Nine Dragon Cloisonne Enamel Brass Charger of Monumental Scale

H 3.75 in Dm 30.5 in
Mid-Century Paste Diamond Toledo Tortoise Bell by Boj Patent
Located in London, by appointment only
A very unusual and rare mid-20th century patent Toledo tortoise bell, the gold plated body
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

Mid-Century Paste Diamond Toledo Tortoise Bell by Boj Patent
Mid-Century Paste Diamond Toledo Tortoise Bell by Boj Patent

Mid-Century Paste Diamond Toledo Tortoise Bell by Boj Patent

H 2 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
Rare Novelty Silver Tortoise Bell, Chester 1911
Located in London, GB
The shell is silver & dated Chester 1911 with makers mark for silversmiths Grey & Co. The bell is
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Antique 19th Century English Desk Accessories

Rare Novelty Silver Tortoise Bell, Chester 1911
Rare Novelty Silver Tortoise Bell, Chester 1911

Rare Novelty Silver Tortoise Bell, Chester 1911

W 3 in D 4.5 in
Antique Silver Tortoise Table Bell
By Grey & Co, Birmingham
Located in London, GB
Rare and charming wind-up antique silver table or desk bell in the form of a tortoise. The
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Vintage 1910s English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Antique Silver Tortoise Table Bell
Antique Silver Tortoise Table Bell

Antique Silver Tortoise Table Bell

H 2 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
Tortoise Sculpture Silver Table Bell
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A rare and desirable wind-up turtle novelty silver bell. Both the shell and base are both silver
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tortoise Sculpture Silver Table Bell
Tortoise Sculpture Silver Table Bell

Tortoise Sculpture Silver Table Bell

H 2.29 in W 6.89 in D 4.18 in
Tortoise Table Bell Attributed to Teodoro Ybarzabal or Placido Zuluago
By Teodoro Ybarzabal Eibar, Plácido Zuloaga 1
Located in London, by appointment only
form of a tortoise. The bell functions by pushing in the tail. The back is profusely decorated with
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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Tortoise Table Bell Attributed to Teodoro Ybarzabal or Placido Zuluago
Tortoise Table Bell Attributed to Teodoro Ybarzabal or Placido Zuluago

Tortoise Table Bell Attributed to Teodoro Ybarzabal or Placido Zuluago

H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Jean-Baptiste Delettrez
By Jean-Baptiste Delettrez
Located in Norwich, GB
striking the hours and halves on a silvered bell marked J.B.D, the brass bob pendulum also marked for J.B.D
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Antique 1870s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Jean-Baptiste Delettrez
French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Jean-Baptiste Delettrez

French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Jean-Baptiste Delettrez

H 11.5 in W 6.25 in D 4 in
19th Century Napoleon III Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock Pendule
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
matching base. The cabinet is made of wood, inlaid with engraved brass and red tortoise shell. Embellished
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Régence Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock Pendule
19th Century Napoleon III Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock Pendule

19th Century Napoleon III Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock Pendule

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H 23.63 in W 13 in D 6.7 in
Art Deco Highly Figured Walnut Single Wardrobe, c1930
Located in Devon, England
. Not only does it look amazing but it comes with all the bells and whistles too, the interior being
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Highly Figured Walnut Single Wardrobe, c1930
Art Deco Highly Figured Walnut Single Wardrobe, c1930

Art Deco Highly Figured Walnut Single Wardrobe, c1930

H 62.6 in W 33.08 in D 18.12 in
The Board Game Book Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Board Game Book, Bell, R.C. Hardcover Book in sleeve, Published by London: Marshall Cavendish
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20th Century English Anglo-Indian Books

Materials

Paper

The Board Game Book Hardcover Book
The Board Game Book Hardcover Book

The Board Game Book Hardcover Book

H 13.5 in W 11 in D 1 in
An Edwardian Silver Gilt Tortoise Bell
By Grey & Co, Birmingham
Located in New York, NY
A charming early 20th century tortoise bell, the shell of silver gilt, with hallmarks for
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Early 20th Century British Desk Accessories

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

An Edwardian Silver Gilt Tortoise Bell

An Edwardian Silver Gilt Tortoise Bell

H 5.7 in W 2 in D 3.1 in
A Edwardian Silver Tortoise Bell
Located in New York, NY
A silver table bell in the form of a tortoise. Hallmarks Chester,1910.
Category

Early 20th Century English Tableware

Materials

Silver

A Edwardian Silver Tortoise Bell
A Edwardian Silver Tortoise Bell

A Edwardian Silver Tortoise Bell

W 6 in
Edwardian Butler Bell Push Japanese Ivory Figure on Tortoise Shell
Located in London, Greenwich
An Edwardian country house butler bell push. This truly is the Rolls Royce of call bell pushes. A
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ivory

Edwardian Butler Bell Push Japanese Ivory Figure on Tortoise Shell
Edwardian Butler Bell Push Japanese Ivory Figure on Tortoise Shell

Edwardian Butler Bell Push Japanese Ivory Figure on Tortoise Shell

H 1.97 in W 3.75 in D 2.76 in
Faux Tortoise shell And Gilt Long Case Clock. C 1720
Located in New York, NY
Early Georgian faux tortoise shell and parcel gilt japanned long case clock. The 12-inch brass dial
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Faux Tortoise shell And Gilt Long Case Clock. C 1720
Faux Tortoise shell And Gilt Long Case Clock. C 1720

Faux Tortoise shell And Gilt Long Case Clock. C 1720

H 101 in W 20 in D 9 in
Beautiful Late 19th Century French Tortoise Shell and Ormolu Clock Garniture
Located in Darwen, GB
enameled Roman numeral dial with a typical French movement and striking a bell. Having an ormolu and
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Antique 1890s Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Beautiful Late 19th Century French Tortoise Shell and Ormolu Clock Garniture
Beautiful Late 19th Century French Tortoise Shell and Ormolu Clock Garniture

Beautiful Late 19th Century French Tortoise Shell and Ormolu Clock Garniture

H 16 in W 8 in D 6 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Red Tortoise Shell Mantel Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very good quality French Louis XV style red tortoise shell serpentine shaped mantel clock with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Red Tortoise Shell Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Red Tortoise Shell Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Red Tortoise Shell Mantel Clock

H 12 in W 7 in D 4 in
Painted Tortoise Shell Table by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman c. 1940
Located in New York, NY
Faux tortoise shell painted occasional table with bell shaped base by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman
Category

Vintage 1940s American Tables

Painted Tortoise Shell Table by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman c. 1940
Painted Tortoise Shell Table by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman c. 1940

Painted Tortoise Shell Table by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman c. 1940

H 23 in W 28.5 in D 16 in
French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very good quality French boulle green tortoise shell and engraved brass inlaid mantel clock with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock

H 12 in W 6 in D 4 in
French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A good quality French Boulle red tortoise shell and brass inlaid fronted mantel clock with ebonised
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock

H 16 in W 8.5 in D 5 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
By Vincenti et Cie
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A good quality French boulle brass and red tortoise shell inlaid mantel clock with ebonised sides
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

H 14 in W 8 in D 5 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very good quality French Louis XV style boulle red tortoise shell and engraved brass inlaid bell
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

H 12 in W 7 in D 4 in
French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
By Roblin & Fils Freres
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very good quality French boulle red tortoise shell and engraved brass mantel clock with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock

H 13 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Macclesfield, GB
An extremely good quality French boulle engraved brass and natural tortoise shell inlaid mantel
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock

H 13 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very good quality French boulle natural coloured tortoise shell and brass inlaid mantel clock
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock

H 12 in W 6 in D 4 in
French Louis Philippe Boulle Mantel Clock by Louis Japy Fils
By Louis Japy
Located in Macclesfield, GB
An extremely good quality and impressive French Louis Philippe boulle red tortoise shell and
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Louis Philippe Boulle Mantel Clock by Louis Japy Fils
French Louis Philippe Boulle Mantel Clock by Louis Japy Fils

French Louis Philippe Boulle Mantel Clock by Louis Japy Fils

H 17 in W 9.5 in D 5 in
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very good quality French Louis XIV style boulle natural colored tortoise shell and engraved brass
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

H 16 in W 8.5 in D 5 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very good quality French Boulle red tortoise shell and engraved brass inlaid mantel clock in the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Brass

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

H 13 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Rare French Louis XV Boulle Bracket Clock with Verge Escapement
By Mousset
Located in Macclesfield, GB
An extremely fine quality and rare Louis XV boulle engraved brass and natural coloured tortoise
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rare French Louis XV Boulle Bracket Clock with Verge Escapement
Rare French Louis XV Boulle Bracket Clock with Verge Escapement

Rare French Louis XV Boulle Bracket Clock with Verge Escapement

H 19 in W 10.5 in D 5 in
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Boulle Mantel Clock with Bronze Gilt Mounts
Located in Macclesfield, GB
An extremely good quality Louis XIV style French boulle natural colored tortoise shell and brass
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Boulle Mantel Clock with Bronze Gilt Mounts
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Boulle Mantel Clock with Bronze Gilt Mounts

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Boulle Mantel Clock with Bronze Gilt Mounts

H 15.5 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
By Carlhian & Beaumetz
Located in Macclesfield, GB
An excellent quality French Louis XIV style boulle red tortoise shell and engraved brass inlaid
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

H 12 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Late 17th Century Boulle Travelling Clock, Ourry à Paris
By Louis Ourry
Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE
the back of the rear plate. Hourly countwheel strike on a bronze bell hidden under the hood. Louis
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Antique 1690s French Louis XIV Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Late 17th Century Boulle Travelling Clock, Ourry à Paris
Late 17th Century Boulle Travelling Clock, Ourry à Paris

Late 17th Century Boulle Travelling Clock, Ourry à Paris

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H 10.63 in W 4.73 in D 4.34 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock by Japy Freres
By Guilemt & Japy Freres
Located in Macclesfield, GB
numerals and a French eight day movement which strikes the hours and half hours on a bell. The clock
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock by Japy Freres
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

H 13 in W 7.5 in L 13 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
By Oppenheim
Located in Macclesfield, GB
eight day movement which strikes the hours and half hours on a bell. The movement back plate is
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

H 21 in W 10 in D 5 in
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Tortoise Bell For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic tortoise bell available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and bone, every tortoise bell was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the tortoise bell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A tortoise bell is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau and Victorian styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Tortoise Bell?

A tortoise bell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,525, while the lowest priced sells for $559 and the highest can go for as much as $5,500.

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