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Austrian Tortoise Shell Silver Box
Located in Delft, NL
Austrian Tortoise shell Silver box Austrian Tortoise shell Silver box in the shape of an envelope
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Silver

Antique Austrian Tortoise Shell Silver Box
Austrian Tortoise Shell Silver Box

Austrian Tortoise Shell Silver Box

H 2.76 in W 2.17 in D 0.6 in
Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Tortoise shell decorative box with bun feet. We have other tortoise boxes similar in form that
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19th Century English Anglo-Indian Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.
Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.

Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.

H 3 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Victorian Fanciful Tortoise Shell Cross
Located in Stamford, CT
Amazing, think of it, how this tortoise shell cross is carved with circles cut away and even the
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell

Antique Victorian Fanciful Tortoise Shell Cross
Victorian Fanciful Tortoise Shell Cross

Victorian Fanciful Tortoise Shell Cross

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W 1.5 in L 2 in
19th Century French Gilt Tortoise Shell Clock with Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French gilt tortoise shell clock with inlaid bronze, with base. The base is also
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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Giltwood

Antique 19th Century French Gilt Tortoise Shell Clock with Base
19th Century French Gilt Tortoise Shell Clock with Base

19th Century French Gilt Tortoise Shell Clock with Base

H 36 in W 16 in D 6 in
Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb from the mid 19th Century. Carving is exceptional with
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1860s French Antique Tortoise Shell

Antique Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb
Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb

Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb

W 5.5 in L 5 in
Chinese Tortoise Shell Finely Carved Box Canton 1840
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese tortoise shell finely carved box, Canton circ 1840, The box is carved with court scenes on
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1840s Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Chinese Tortoise Shell Finely Carved Box Canton 1840
Chinese Tortoise Shell Finely Carved Box Canton 1840

Chinese Tortoise Shell Finely Carved Box Canton 1840

H 0.875 in Dm 4.375 in
Antique Tortoise Shell Bow Gold Piqué Hair Comb
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Highly unusual hair comb in the shape of bow. The finely carved tortoise shell bow is decorated
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1860s English Antique Tortoise Shell

Antique Tortoise Shell Bow Gold Piqué Hair Comb
Antique Tortoise Shell Bow Gold Piqué Hair Comb

Antique Tortoise Shell Bow Gold Piqué Hair Comb

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Tortoise Shell Art Glass Bowl, Hand Made, 1900s
Located in Norton, MA
Tortoise shell pattern glass bowl 100% hand-made depicting the pattern of tortoise with bent
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Glass

Antique Tortoise Shell Art Glass Bowl, Hand Made, 1900s
Tortoise Shell Art Glass Bowl, Hand Made, 1900s

Tortoise Shell Art Glass Bowl, Hand Made, 1900s

H 4 in W 11 in D 8.5 in
Tortoise Shell Sewing Box on Stand, circa 1860
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This wonderful example of a 19th century tortoise shell sewing box on stand opens to original
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Tortoise Shell Sewing Box on Stand, circa 1860
Tortoise Shell Sewing Box on Stand, circa 1860

Tortoise Shell Sewing Box on Stand, circa 1860

H 24.5 in W 13.5 in D 10.5 in
English Tortoise Shell Desk Set with Ink Wells, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English one drawer Tortoise shell desk set with the original matching crystal and brass cap ink
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1820s English George III Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Crystal, Brass

English Tortoise Shell Desk Set with Ink Wells, Circa 1820
English Tortoise Shell Desk Set with Ink Wells, Circa 1820

English Tortoise Shell Desk Set with Ink Wells, Circa 1820

H 3 in W 16 in D 10 in
Victorian Tortoise Shell Bamboo and Woven Cane Plant Stand
Located in Asheville, NC
Victorian plant stand, bamboo framing with tortoise shell finish, woven cane on top and lower shelf.
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19th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Bamboo

Victorian Tortoise Shell Bamboo and Woven Cane Plant Stand
Victorian Tortoise Shell Bamboo and Woven Cane Plant Stand

Victorian Tortoise Shell Bamboo and Woven Cane Plant Stand

H 28 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
French Tortoise Shell Circular Box With Inlaid Silver Top Depicting Fox & Stork
Located in San Francisco, CA
French Tortoise Shell Circular Box With Inlaid Silver Top Depicting Fox & Stork
Category

18th Century Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoise Shell Circular Box With Inlaid Silver Top Depicting Fox & Stork
French Tortoise Shell Circular Box With Inlaid Silver Top Depicting Fox & Stork

French Tortoise Shell Circular Box With Inlaid Silver Top Depicting Fox & Stork

H 1.25 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
18th century Spanish Tortoise Shell Vargueno from McNair Family Collection
Located in Charleston, SC
, this collectors cabinet is made of rosewood, tortoise shell, and bone and was photographed in the
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Early 18th Century Spanish Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Rosewood

18th century Spanish Tortoise Shell Vargueno from McNair Family Collection
18th century Spanish Tortoise Shell Vargueno from McNair Family Collection

18th century Spanish Tortoise Shell Vargueno from McNair Family Collection

H 30.5 in W 47.5 in D 14.5 in
19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver-Mounted 2-Compartmented Box, European, possibly
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box
19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box

19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box

H 2.75 in W 5.5 in D 4.5 in
Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charming early 19th century box decorated in faux tortoise shell and having zig zag patterned
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Early 19th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Ebony, Wood

Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box
Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box

Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box

Early 20th Century Tortoise Shell Letter opener with a Sterling Silver Handle
Located in Stamford, CT
Simply amazing Tortoise Shell letter opener with a sterling silver handle one of the best I have
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Early 20th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Tortoise Shell Letter opener with a Sterling Silver Handle
Early 20th Century Tortoise Shell Letter opener with a Sterling Silver Handle

Early 20th Century Tortoise Shell Letter opener with a Sterling Silver Handle

H 25 in W 7.5 in D 1 in
Victorian Eagle Talon Carved Tortoise Shell Mechanical Hatpin
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Victorian mechanical hand carved eagle talon tortoise shell hatpin. The realistically
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1880s British Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Steel

Victorian Eagle Talon Carved Tortoise Shell Mechanical Hatpin
Victorian Eagle Talon Carved Tortoise Shell Mechanical Hatpin

Victorian Eagle Talon Carved Tortoise Shell Mechanical Hatpin

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H 7 in
1890's Tortoise Shell Locket with Tortoise link Chain
Located in North Hollywood, CA
hook closure all in Tortoise shell. Tortoise shell is endangered so anything before the 1973 is
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1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Tortoise Shell

1890's Tortoise Shell Locket with Tortoise link Chain
1890's Tortoise Shell Locket with Tortoise link Chain

1890's Tortoise Shell Locket with Tortoise link Chain

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H 1.75 in W 1.5 in L 23 in
Antique Dutch Colonial VOC Batavian Tortoise Shell Silver Sirih Casket 1750
Located in Portland, OR
A rare, Dutch Colonial, Batavian (now Jakarta) Dutch East Indies silver and tortoise shell Sirih
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1750s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Silver

Antique Dutch Colonial VOC Batavian Tortoise Shell Silver Sirih Casket 1750
Antique Dutch Colonial VOC Batavian Tortoise Shell Silver Sirih Casket 1750

Antique Dutch Colonial VOC Batavian Tortoise Shell Silver Sirih Casket 1750

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H 2 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
Chinese Tortoise Shell Carved Box with Inset Jade Butterfly and Gourd Carving.
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese tortoise shell box set with jade carving of gourds and butterfly. Gourds symbolize
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1890s Chinese Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Jade

Chinese Tortoise Shell Carved Box with Inset Jade Butterfly and Gourd Carving.
Chinese Tortoise Shell Carved Box with Inset Jade Butterfly and Gourd Carving.

Chinese Tortoise Shell Carved Box with Inset Jade Butterfly and Gourd Carving.

H 0.75 in W 3 in D 2.75 in
Ebonized and Painted Faux Tortoise Shell Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant hand-carved ebonized wood table with a faux tortoise shell top. The shapely scalloped shape
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1920s American Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Mahogany

Ebonized and Painted Faux Tortoise Shell Cocktail Coffee Table
Ebonized and Painted Faux Tortoise Shell Cocktail Coffee Table

Ebonized and Painted Faux Tortoise Shell Cocktail Coffee Table

H 17 in W 32 in D 20 in
Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/ 3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Holiday Gift Idea! This is a late 19th century English tortoise shell desk box paired with a set of
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Leather, Paper

Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/ 3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books
Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/ 3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books

Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/ 3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books

H 1.25 in W 4.25 in D 2.75 in
English Colonial Tortoise Shell Large Magazine Holder, C1880
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this English Colonial Tortoise Shell Large Magazine Holder,. This piece is from the period
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1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Bamboo

English Colonial Tortoise Shell Large Magazine Holder, C1880
English Colonial Tortoise Shell Large Magazine Holder, C1880

English Colonial Tortoise Shell Large Magazine Holder, C1880

H 30 in W 21.5 in D 15 in
Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863
Located in Norton, MA
Antique a Victorian silver and simulated tortoise shell case, the lid with an applied monogram
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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Silver

Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863
Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863

Antique a Victorian Silver and Simulated Tortoise Shell Case, 1863

H 0.625 in W 4 in D 2.25 in
Neoclassical, Rare Commodes, Tortoise Shell Veneer, Bronze, Baltic States, 1880s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th Century Baltic Chests or Commodes Tortoise Shell Finish A pair of simply stunning custom
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1880s Baltic Baltic Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical, Rare Commodes, Tortoise Shell Veneer, Bronze, Baltic States, 1880s
Neoclassical, Rare Commodes, Tortoise Shell Veneer, Bronze, Baltic States, 1880s

Neoclassical, Rare Commodes, Tortoise Shell Veneer, Bronze, Baltic States, 1880s

H 34.75 in W 40 in D 19 in
18th Century Whieldon-type Large Tortoise-shell Teapot and Cover
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
18th Century Whieldon-type Tortoise-shell Teapot and Cover, Circa 1765 The tortoise-shell molded
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

18th Century Whieldon-type Large Tortoise-shell Teapot and Cover
18th Century Whieldon-type Large Tortoise-shell Teapot and Cover

18th Century Whieldon-type Large Tortoise-shell Teapot and Cover

H 5 in W 8 in D 5 in
Impressive 18th Century Table Clock in Guilt Bronze Mounts and Tortoise Shell
Located in Lincoln, GB
18th century, guilt bronze mounted table clock, with tortoise shell. This truly is an exceptional
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18th Century Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Bronze

Impressive 18th Century Table Clock in Guilt Bronze Mounts and Tortoise Shell
Impressive 18th Century Table Clock in Guilt Bronze Mounts and Tortoise Shell

Impressive 18th Century Table Clock in Guilt Bronze Mounts and Tortoise Shell

H 39 in W 19.25 in D 9 in
English Georgian Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Silver Winged Paw Feet, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian Tortoise shell hinged sewing box with a gadrooned molded edge lid, fitted tufted
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1810s English Georgian Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Silver

English Georgian Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Silver Winged Paw Feet, C. 1810
English Georgian Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Silver Winged Paw Feet, C. 1810

English Georgian Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Silver Winged Paw Feet, C. 1810

H 3 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
Early 20th Century English Glass Jar with Tortoise Shell Top, Sterling Silver
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a nice early 20th century glass jar with a tortoise shell lid with sterling silver inlay
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Early 20th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century English Glass Jar with Tortoise Shell Top, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Glass Jar with Tortoise Shell Top, Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century English Glass Jar with Tortoise Shell Top, Sterling Silver

H 5.25 in Dm 1.5 in
19th Century Tortoise Shell Decorative Hair Comb or Head Piece
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning and large antique 19th century tortoise shell, celluloid, or Bakelite hair comb or head
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Mid-19th Century Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Plastic

19th Century Tortoise Shell Decorative Hair Comb or Head Piece
19th Century Tortoise Shell Decorative Hair Comb or Head Piece

19th Century Tortoise Shell Decorative Hair Comb or Head Piece

H 2 in W 6.5 in D 12 in
English Pottery Model of Whieldon Creamware Tortoise-Shell Seated Lion
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
English pottery model of a lion, Whieldon-type creamware tortoise-shell glaze, circa 1765-1785 The
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1860s Georgian Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

English Pottery Model of Whieldon Creamware Tortoise-Shell Seated Lion
English Pottery Model of Whieldon Creamware Tortoise-Shell Seated Lion

English Pottery Model of Whieldon Creamware Tortoise-Shell Seated Lion

H 7.75 in W 6 in D 4.75 in
Napoleon III Style Tortoise Shell Mirror with Pediment, 19th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
tortoise shell. The whole mirror is adorned with foliage and flowers, and is also visible on the upper
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Style Tortoise Shell Mirror with Pediment, 19th century
Napoleon III Style Tortoise Shell Mirror with Pediment, 19th century

Napoleon III Style Tortoise Shell Mirror with Pediment, 19th century

H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 2.76 in
English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian Chinroserie bow front tortoise shell tea caddy with a hinged tiered lid, Chinese
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Foil

English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800
English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800

English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800

H 5.75 in W 9.25 in D 5.75 in
Late 19th Century Tortoise Shell Needle Case with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century tortoise shell needle case with a mother of pearl inlay. A knife box shape with a
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Late 19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Late 19th Century Tortoise Shell Needle Case with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Late 19th Century Tortoise Shell Needle Case with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Late 19th Century Tortoise Shell Needle Case with Mother of Pearl Inlay

H 2.125 in W 1.5 in D 1 in
Two Pairs of Adam Style Silver and Tortoise Shell Sconces by Edward F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
carved walnut backplates feature silver mounts on beautifully figured tortoise shell. The sconces are
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Early 20th Century American Georgian Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Bronze

Two Pairs of Adam Style Silver and Tortoise Shell Sconces by Edward F. Caldwell
Two Pairs of Adam Style Silver and Tortoise Shell Sconces by Edward F. Caldwell

Two Pairs of Adam Style Silver and Tortoise Shell Sconces by Edward F. Caldwell

H 9 in W 8.25 in D 4.5 in
19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Long Handled Lorgnette Glasses
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th Century imitation tortoise shell lorgnette magnifier glasses with a dramatic foldable
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Tortoise Shell

19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Long Handled Lorgnette Glasses
19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Long Handled Lorgnette Glasses

19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Long Handled Lorgnette Glasses

W 4.75 in L 8.75 in
Antique 1920s Silver & Tortoise Shell Page Turner by Grey & Co. London, England
By Grey & Co., Chester, Asprey International Limited
Located in Andernach, DE
Antique English page turner from sterling silver and tortoise shell. Most rare piece, made and
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 1920s Silver & Tortoise Shell Page Turner by Grey & Co. London, England
Antique 1920s Silver & Tortoise Shell Page Turner by Grey & Co. London, England

Antique 1920s Silver & Tortoise Shell Page Turner by Grey & Co. London, England

H 13.23 in W 1.19 in D 0.28 in
Estate Victorian Carved Tortoise Shell Cameo Mourning Locket, circa Mid-1800s
Located in Birmingham, AL
This is a gorgeous Tortoise Shell Carved Cameo Mourning Locket. This Piece was purchased from a
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell

Estate Victorian Carved Tortoise Shell Cameo Mourning Locket, circa Mid-1800s
Estate Victorian Carved Tortoise Shell Cameo Mourning Locket, circa Mid-1800s

Estate Victorian Carved Tortoise Shell Cameo Mourning Locket, circa Mid-1800s

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W 1.5 in L 2 in
Antique Tortoise Shell and Diamond Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Lucerne, CH
This delicate bow brooch is sculpted from tortoise shell, accented with old and rose cut diamonds
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Tortoise Shell and Diamond Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum
Antique Tortoise Shell and Diamond Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum

Antique Tortoise Shell and Diamond Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum

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L 2.56 in
Oscar Bach Style Faux Tortoise Shell Bronze Demilune Cabinet Console & Chair
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
tortoise shell panel behind the front of the grill on the front door. The cabinet can be used for a small
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1920s European Neoclassical Revival Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Bronze

Oscar Bach Style Faux Tortoise Shell Bronze Demilune Cabinet Console & Chair
Oscar Bach Style Faux Tortoise Shell Bronze Demilune Cabinet Console & Chair

Oscar Bach Style Faux Tortoise Shell Bronze Demilune Cabinet Console & Chair

H 37 in W 19 in D 9.25 in
Antique English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Located in New Orleans, LA
A beautiful tea caddy. The tortorise shell color is perfection.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Antique English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

Antique English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy

H 5 in W 8 in D 5 in
Tortoise Shell Glove Box and Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Victorian silver plate and tortoiseshell basket. And tortoiseshell glove box. The box measures 1.5 inches H x 10.5 inches W x 2 inches D.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoise Shell Glove Box and Basket
Tortoise Shell Glove Box and Basket

Tortoise Shell Glove Box and Basket

H 8 in W 11 in D 7 in
Wedgwood Aesthetic Majolica Tortoise Shell Glazed Char Fish Dish, circa 1878
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
glazed to resemble tortoise shell. Char is a fresh-water member of the trout and salmon family, specific
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Earthenware

Wedgwood Aesthetic Majolica Tortoise Shell Glazed Char Fish Dish, circa 1878
Wedgwood Aesthetic Majolica Tortoise Shell Glazed Char Fish Dish, circa 1878

Wedgwood Aesthetic Majolica Tortoise Shell Glazed Char Fish Dish, circa 1878

H 1.75 in W 7 in D 11.5 in
French Early 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoise Shell and Ormolu Cartel Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and extremely high quality French early 18th century Louis XV period tortoise shell
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Ormolu

French Early 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoise Shell and Ormolu Cartel Clock
French Early 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoise Shell and Ormolu Cartel Clock

French Early 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoise Shell and Ormolu Cartel Clock

H 46 in W 17.5 in D 9 in
Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/Tortoise Shell Type Stone/AppreciationStone/suiseki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cracks like tortoise shells. It is believed that the tortoiseshell stone was born in this way. This
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Early 20th Century Japanese Other Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Stone

Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/Tortoise Shell Type Stone/AppreciationStone/suiseki
Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/Tortoise Shell Type Stone/AppreciationStone/suiseki

Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/Tortoise Shell Type Stone/AppreciationStone/suiseki

H 11.23 in W 10.83 in D 9.45 in
Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
boxed inkwell crafted in wood and carefully embellished around, with faux tortoise shell. It is fitted
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1890s English Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling
Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling

Victorian Edwardian 1900 Desk Inkwell Box in Faux Tortoise Shell and Sterling

H 3.1 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
Leitão & Irmão Antique 19th Century Diamond Star Tortoise Shell Brooch Hair Comb
Located in Lisbon, PT
convertible tortoise shell hair piece in silver and yellow gold, Portugal, circa 1880. This highly collectible
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1880s Portuguese Late Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Leitão & Irmão Antique 19th Century Diamond Star Tortoise Shell Brooch Hair Comb
Leitão & Irmão Antique 19th Century Diamond Star Tortoise Shell Brooch Hair Comb

Leitão & Irmão Antique 19th Century Diamond Star Tortoise Shell Brooch Hair Comb

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W 1.62 in L 1.62 in
Tortoise-shell Butterfly, Hawk Moth: Antique Hand-colored Engraving by M. Harris
By Moses Harris
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored antique engraving depicting the natural history of the Tortoise-shell
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Mid-19th Century Realist Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Engraving

Tortoise-shell Butterfly, Hawk Moth: Antique Hand-colored Engraving by M. Harris
Tortoise-shell Butterfly, Hawk Moth: Antique Hand-colored Engraving by M. Harris

Moses Harris
Tortoise-shell Butterfly, Hawk Moth: Antique Hand-colored Engraving by M. Harris, 1840

H 14.38 in W 10.5 in
Early 18th Century Inlaid Italian Walnut and Tortoise Shell Vargueno
Located in Charleston, SC
Early 18th century inlaid Italian walnut and tortoiseshell vargueno. 6 drawers with fine inlay, iron hardware.
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Iron

Early 18th Century Inlaid Italian Walnut and Tortoise Shell Vargueno
Early 18th Century Inlaid Italian Walnut and Tortoise Shell Vargueno

Early 18th Century Inlaid Italian Walnut and Tortoise Shell Vargueno

H 20.75 in W 35.25 in D 10.75 in
Boulle Opening Game Table in Ebony Tortoise Shell and Leather
Located in Cesena, FC
Game table, openable, Boulle. The beautiful side table, from the 1800s, can be opened by making a rotation of the top. High quality, veneered in ebony, tortoiseshell and leather....
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Brass

Boulle Opening Game Table in Ebony Tortoise Shell and Leather
Boulle Opening Game Table in Ebony Tortoise Shell and Leather

Boulle Opening Game Table in Ebony Tortoise Shell and Leather

H 31.11 in W 35.04 in D 17.72 in
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

19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Spring Loaded Lorgnette Glasses
19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Spring Loaded Lorgnette Glasses

19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Spring Loaded Lorgnette Glasses

W 5.25 in D 0.5 in L 6 in
French 19th Century Tortoise Shell Table with Boulle Marquetry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful French table from the 19th Century is curved with an oval shape. Inlaid with marquetry to the top, edges and along the legs. The table is made of ebonized wood featuri...
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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Tortoise Shell Table with Boulle Marquetry
French 19th Century Tortoise Shell Table with Boulle Marquetry

French 19th Century Tortoise Shell Table with Boulle Marquetry

H 31 in W 57 in D 36 in
Large Art Nouveau Hand Carved Tortoise Shell Pendant, circa 1890, Paris
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large Art Nouveau hand-carved orchid tortoiseshell pendant - the detail is exquisite. Tiny pins down the center of the pendant stabilize the piece. circa 1890, Paris Measurements: ...
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Late 18th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Shell

Large Art Nouveau Hand Carved Tortoise Shell Pendant, circa 1890, Paris
Large Art Nouveau Hand Carved Tortoise Shell Pendant, circa 1890, Paris

Large Art Nouveau Hand Carved Tortoise Shell Pendant, circa 1890, Paris

H 3 in W 2 in D 0.25 in
Watch Holder In Gilt Bronze And Red Tortoise Shell XVIII
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover a rare and precious collector's item: this gilded bronze and red tortoiseshell timepiece holder, dating from the 18th century. A true piece of history, it combines elegance ...
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18th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell

Materials

Bronze

Watch Holder In Gilt Bronze And Red Tortoise Shell XVIII
Watch Holder In Gilt Bronze And Red Tortoise Shell XVIII

Watch Holder In Gilt Bronze And Red Tortoise Shell XVIII

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H 13.19 in W 6.3 in D 1.58 in Dm 5.63 in
Inlaid Tortoise Shell, Veneered Mantel Clock Signed Balthazar à Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gilt bronze-mounted brass inlaid tortoiseshell, boulle marquetry and ebony veneered mantel clock, the dial and movement signed Balthazar à Paris late 19th century dial with white...
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19th Century Antique Tortoise Shell

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Bronze

Inlaid Tortoise Shell, Veneered Mantel Clock Signed Balthazar à Paris
Inlaid Tortoise Shell, Veneered Mantel Clock Signed Balthazar à Paris

Inlaid Tortoise Shell, Veneered Mantel Clock Signed Balthazar à Paris

H 41 in Dm 18 in
19th-century Carved, Painted and Gilt tortoise shell, 'the Cosmic Turtle'
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly unusual carved painted, gilt and gem-set tortoise carapace resembling the mythical Cosmic
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Late 19th Century Antique Tortoise Shell

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Multi-gemstone, Gold Leaf

19th-century Carved, Painted and Gilt tortoise shell, 'the Cosmic Turtle'
19th-century Carved, Painted and Gilt tortoise shell, 'the Cosmic Turtle'

19th-century Carved, Painted and Gilt tortoise shell, 'the Cosmic Turtle'

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H 7.88 in W 10.24 in D 12.6 in
18th Century Italian Faux Tortoise Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
Faux Tortoise Shell Frame: The frame is meticulously crafted to replicate the rich, amber-like
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18th Century Italian Antique Tortoise Shell

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Wood

18th Century Italian Faux Tortoise Mirror
18th Century Italian Faux Tortoise Mirror

18th Century Italian Faux Tortoise Mirror

H 36 in W 33 in D 5 in
Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique Anglo Indian box crafted in mahogany, clad in tortoise shell, and ambitiously
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Tortoise Shell

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Bone, Tortoise Shell

Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box
Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box

Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box

H 3 in W 5 in D 5 in
Cut Crystal Jar with Tortoise and Silver Top, England, 1923
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful cut crystal jar with a tortoise shell and silver top from a private collection made in
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Early 20th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell

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Crystal, Silver

Cut Crystal Jar with Tortoise and Silver Top, England, 1923
Cut Crystal Jar with Tortoise and Silver Top, England, 1923

Cut Crystal Jar with Tortoise and Silver Top, England, 1923

H 2.75 in Dm 2.5 in
Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive Anglo Indian box crafted in mahogany and clad in tortoise shell decorated with bone
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Tortoise Shell

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Bone, Tortoise Shell

Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box
Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box

Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box

H 6 in W 10 in D 7 in
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Antique Tortoise Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique tortoise shell for your home. An antique tortoise shell — often made from bone, tortoise shell and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique tortoise shell — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique tortoise shell, designed in the Louis XV, Regency or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique tortoise shell over the years, but those crafted by André-Charles Boulle, Japy Frères and Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Tortoise Shell?

Prices for an antique tortoise shell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $612,499, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.