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Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
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Tortoiseshell describes a type of decorative material made from the shells of certain species of sea turtles
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Silver & Tortoiseshell Cigar Humidor
By John Batson & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
offer this very stylish Silver and tortoiseshell Humidor. The Humidor of elongated rectangular form with
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sicilian Writing Desk in Ebony Embellished with Tortoiseshell Inserts and Silver
Located in Barletta, IT
Writing desk in ebony embellished with tortoiseshell inserts and silver finishes. Drawers along
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Silver
H 48.82 in W 21.26 in D 42.52 in
Turtle Shell Fan
Located in Hong Kong, HK
tortoiseshell fan is a rare collector's piece that originated in Europe.
It is from French Austria, or Germany
Category
Antique 18th Century French Artisan Vanity Items
Antique George III Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy is finished in vibrant green Tortoiseshell to the exterior
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Pressed Tortoiseshell Design
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency
Category
Antique 1810s British Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Shell
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H 5.91 in W 7.87 in D 5.12 in
Boucheron Enamel and Diamond Turtle Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rich red enamel etched in a striking tortoiseshell pattern distinguishes this charming turtle
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Penshell and Silvered Bronze Turtle Sculpture
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A beautiful silvered bronze and a faux tortoiseshell made from penshell table top sculpture, mid to
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Italian style "bargueño". Tortoiseshell, wood, bronze. 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
tortoiseshell and an elaborate golden bronze lock shield (two rampant lions faced, located on a garland and with
Category
Antique 18th Century European Neoclassical Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
Tortoiseshell Murano Glass & Brass Decanter, Attributed to Barovier Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tortoiseshell Murano glass & brass decanter, attributed to Barovier Toso.
Italy, 1950s
A
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Barware
Materials
Brass
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rectangular shape
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
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H 4.72 in W 7.87 in D 4.72 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
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Naples, IT
Tortoiseshell table lamp with brass base, circa 1970s, highly decorative, in the Maison Jansen
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Naples, IT
Tortoiseshell table lamp with brass and chrome base, circa 1970s, highly decorative, in the Maison
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Faux Albino Sea Turtle Shell Scrimshaw with American Historical Vignettes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tortoiseshell
The faux albino sea turtle shell scrimshaw sculpture is a unique and visually striking piece
Category
20th Century Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Resin
Early 20th Century Chrome Art Deco Serving Table with Faux Turtle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
beautiful combination of shiny chrome and imitation tortoiseshell. The base of the table is foldable, so
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Serving Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Willy Daro Turtle Shell and Brass Table Lamp for Maison Jansen, 1970s
By Willy Daro, Maison Jansen
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Willy Daro (attribution), brass, tortoiseshell, lacquered wood, France, circa 1970. This table lamp
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
XVIIIth Cartel Clock Louis XV Boulle Marquetry
Located in Marseille, FR
Cartel from the Louis XV period in brown tortoiseshell and inlaid with brass signed in enamel Jean
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique English Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars & Sons
By Leuchars & Son
Located in Northampton, GB
decorated to the outside with inlaid brass and red tortoiseshell boulle work. The exterior is finished with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Japanese Kimono Art / Tapestry, Longevity
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
This orange silk-based obi is decorated with a tortoiseshell l pattern. The tortoiseshell pattern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Tapestries
Materials
Silk, Thread
Kimono Art / Japanese Wall Art /Textile Art -Longevity-
Located in Shibuya City, Tokyo
orange silk-based obi is decorated with a tortoiseshell l pattern. The tortoiseshell pattern was handed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Materials
Silk, Acrylic
Mid-Century Murano Leopard Tortoise Shell Pattern Glass Handkerchief Vase, 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Art glass Handkerchief vase 1960s.
Mid-Century beautiful, turtle shell hand blown Murano
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
other types of wood and metals such as silver, bronze, tin, brass, as well as ivory and tortoiseshell
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/Tortoise Shell Type Stone/AppreciationStone/suiseki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Suiseki, but it is for viewing without splashing water.
This is a stone called "turtle shell stone".
It
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Other Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
H 11.23 in W 10.83 in D 9.45 in
Adam and Eve in paradise, studio of Jan Brueghel the Younger, 17th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Tortoiseshell veneered baroque style frame
Framed: h. 52 cm w. 65 cm
Our delightful work depicting Adam and Eve
Category
Mid-17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Tall Tortoise Shell Pattern Italian Modern Monumental Glass Urn with Top, 1960
By Empoli
Located in Miami, FL
a tortoiseshell design from late the 1960s and early 1970s, a period when modern decorative arts
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
) and tortoiseshell marquetry. Although the technique of marquetry was originally used by 16th-century
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Ambergris
By Joanne Tod
Located in Toronto, Ontario
addition to this signature body of work. The image features an illuminated tortoiseshell vessel
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
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
H 57.49 in W 36.23 in D 19.69 in
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
Mexican Cabinet with Nacar Shell Inlays, the Base and the Columns are Bronze
Located in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas
Mexican cabinet, 17th century
This piece of furniture has integrated tortoiseshell and pearl shell
Category
Antique 1740s Mexican American Colonial Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 71.26 in W 61.03 in D 15.75 in
Exceptional Flemish Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Book , 1706
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
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Exceptional vintage tortoiseshell binding silver mounted turtle
(spandrels, clasps with floral decoration
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Louis XIV Books
Materials
Silver
FINAL SALE Antique Carved Faux Tortoiseshell Jewelry Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
of realistic looking faux tortoiseshell. The carvings are very detailed and sophisticated; in
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Velvet, Lucite, Wood
Pair of Large Unusual Turtle Shaped Nacre Faux Tortoiseshell Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1970s large unusual turtle shaped faux tortoiseshell wall sconces, each with green nacre
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
H 22.45 in W 17.72 in L 22.45 in
Victorian Silver & Tortoiseshell Picture Frame
By Henry Atkin
Located in Northampton, GB
Silver and Tortoiseshell Picture Frame. The Picture frame beautifully shaped rounded bulbous corners and
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Picture Frames
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Wall Mirrors
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table
Located in London, GB
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Tortoiseshell or tortoise shell is a material produced mainly from the shell of the hawksbill turtle, an
Category
Antique 19th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables
19th Century Victorian Tortoiseshell Pins Box
Located in London, GB
This is an antique late Victorian English tortoiseshell and silver mounted pin box by Saunders &
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique Boulle and Tortoiseshell Pier Cabinet
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique ebonized cut brass Boulle and tortoiseshell two door pier cabinet
Category
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely stunning, antique, French red tortoiseshell and cut brass Boulle and ebonised
Category
Antique 19th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables
Painted Faux Tortoiseshell Shaped Kneehole Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
tortoise or turtle case, including seven drawers with brass hardware, a finished back and block feet.
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Painted Faux Tortoiseshell Shaped Kneehole Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
tortoise or turtle case, including seven drawers with brass hardware, a finished back and block feet.
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Georgian Red Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
offer this extremely rare red Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of oval form with Silver
Category
Antique 18th Century British Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Casket, Tortoiseshell, Wood, Metal, Italy, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
shield on the front (key lock). The exterior is decorated with a combination of wood and tortoiseshell
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique 19th Century Large Tortoiseshell or Carapace
Located in Kinderhook, NY
19th century tortoise / turtle shell or carapace of large size and beautiful coloration with
Category
Antique 19th Century Taxidermy
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Antique French Tortoiseshell Ormolu Mantle Clock c.1860
Located in London, GB
Tortoiseshell or tortoise shell is a material produced mainly from the shell of the hawksbill turtle, an
Category
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Antique French Boulle and Tortoiseshell Card Table, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
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Tortoiseshell or tortoise shell
is a material produced mainly from the shell of the hawksbill turtle, an
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables
Jamaican Colonial Engraved Tortoiseshell Comb-Case with Two Combs, Dated 1670
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extremely rare Jamaican engraved tortoiseshell comb-case with two combs
Former British
Category
Antique 17th Century Jamaican Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
H 7.68 in W 4.93 in D 0.24 in
Philip & Kelvin Laverne Rare 'Turtle Table' in Patinated Bronze, 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Rare sculptural "Turtle Table" in patinated bronze by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern End Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Italian Guzzini Serving Tray Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
in the style of Willy Rizzo.
It is an iconic turtle shell tray or plate of Lucite and brass
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.19 in W 19.3 in D 11.62 in
Philip and Kelvin Laverne Unique "Turtle Table" Top Coffee Table, 1960s
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in New York, NY
Large unique coffee table with abstract “Turtle Table” top reminiscent of tortoiseshell in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
Pair of 1970 Brass and Metal Turtle Shell Table Lamps Anthony Redmile Style
Located in Madrid, ES
metal imitating tortoiseshell, renewed electrical installation.
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 13.39 in D 3.94 in
English Regency Green Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very rare English Regency green turtle shell tea caddy, 19th century. Rare dome shaped green
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Shell
Antique George IV Boulle Marquetry Inkstand circa 1820
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely stunning antique George IV red tortoiseshell and brass marquetry 'Boulle
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Inkwells
Antique French Boulle Centre Table or Bureau Plat
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely stunning antique French red tortoiseshell and cut brass 'boulle' ebonized
Category
Antique 19th Century French Center Tables
Antique Victorian Serpentine Boulle Corner Cabinet 1860
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique ebonised serpentine red tortoiseshell and cut brass Boulle corner
Category
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Antique French Ebonized Boulle Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
tortoiseshell and cut brass.
The cabinet has a pair of glazed doors enclosing a burgundy velvet lined
Category
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Antique Victorian Ebonised Boulle Bookcase Cabinet 1860
Located in London, GB
was made by a master craftsman from an intricate marquetry of tortoiseshell and cut brass.
There is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Large Glazed Ceramic Turtle Sculpture
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large hand molded, built and glazed stoneware model of a sea turtle, by Shayne Greco. The life like
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Silver Mounted Tortoiseshell Perfume Caddy, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Perfume case. Silver, tortoiseshell, glass, textile. Century XVIII.
Case with an elongated shape
Category
Antique 18th Century European Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Other
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Tortoiseshell Turtle For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tortoiseshell turtle for your home. Each tortoiseshell turtle for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bone and tortoise shell. Find 22 options for an antique or vintage tortoiseshell turtle now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tortoiseshell turtle — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A tortoiseshell turtle, designed in the mid-century modern, Baroque or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made tortoiseshell turtle over the years, but those crafted by Guzzini, Maison Jansen and Murano Glass Sommerso are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Tortoiseshell Turtle?
A tortoiseshell turtle can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,433, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $272,000.
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