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A Large Tortoise Shell

A large Art Deco silver mounted tortoiseshell easel mirror
A large Art Deco silver mounted tortoiseshell easel mirror

A large Art Deco silver mounted tortoiseshell easel mirror

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A large Art Deco silver mounted tortoiseshell easel mirror, the rectangular plate framed in

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Vintage 1910s English Art Deco Table Mirrors

Materials

Silver

A large Edwardian shaped rectangular silver and tortoiseshell piqué box
A large Edwardian shaped rectangular silver and tortoiseshell piqué box

A large Edwardian shaped rectangular silver and tortoiseshell piqué box

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A large Edwardian shaped rectangular silver and tortoiseshell piqué box, the hinged lid with a

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

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Large Mid-20th Century Bamboo Ikebana Vase, Japan
Large Mid-20th Century Bamboo Ikebana Vase, Japan

Large Mid-20th Century Bamboo Ikebana Vase, Japan

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Large Mid-20th century bamboo ikebana vase, Japan A large tortoise shell bamboo Ikebana vase

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

A Very Large Tortoise Shell and Ivory Anglo Indian Box
A Very Large Tortoise Shell and Ivory Anglo Indian Box

A Very Large Tortoise Shell and Ivory Anglo Indian Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A huge (in tortoise shell box standards) Anglo Indian tortoiseshell and ivory box. Some missing

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Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes

A Very Large English Silver Plate and Faux Tortoise Shell Tray
A Very Large English Silver Plate and Faux Tortoise Shell Tray

A Very Large English Silver Plate and Faux Tortoise Shell Tray

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A large silver plated faux tortoise shell serving tray, with a pierced undulating gallery, and

Category

20th Century English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

A Set of Two Large Tortoiseshell's
A Set of Two Large Tortoiseshell's

A Set of Two Large Tortoiseshell's

Located in NYC, NY

Two different varieties with different border details and patterns. LARGEST SHELL HAS BEEN

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Early 20th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Faux Bamboo Butler Tray Coffee Table
Faux Bamboo Butler Tray Coffee Table

Faux Bamboo Butler Tray Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

Wood faux bamboo coffee table, looks like a large butler tray. Tortoise shell finish. Note finish

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Faux Bamboo Butler Tray Coffee Table
Faux Bamboo Butler Tray Coffee Table

Faux Bamboo Butler Tray Coffee Table

Located in New York, NY

Wood faux bamboo coffee table, looks like a large butler tray. Tortoise shell finish. Note finish

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Faux Parchment Coffee Table in the Style of Paul Frankl
Faux Parchment Coffee Table in the Style of Paul Frankl

Faux Parchment Coffee Table in the Style of Paul Frankl

By Paul Frankl

Located in Rochester, NY

A large-scale Mid-Century tortoise-shell colored lacquered and textured leather looking faux

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Whiting & Davis Black Mesh Tote
Whiting & Davis Black Mesh Tote

Whiting & Davis Black Mesh Tote

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Alford, MA

tortoise shell handles with circular gold metal hinges, a motif repeated as a decorative touch on the front

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1960s American Tote Bags

Wonderful Large English Faux Tortoise Shell Serving Silver Plated Gallery Tray
Wonderful Large English Faux Tortoise Shell Serving Silver Plated Gallery Tray

Wonderful Large English Faux Tortoise Shell Serving Silver Plated Gallery Tray

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful large English faux tortoise shell silver plated serving gallery tray, great for tea

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Vintage 1960s English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Wonderful Large Faux Tortoise Shell Ebonized 4 Panel Star Mirror Lorin Marsh
Wonderful Large Faux Tortoise Shell Ebonized 4 Panel Star Mirror Lorin Marsh

Wonderful Large Faux Tortoise Shell Ebonized 4 Panel Star Mirror Lorin Marsh

By Lorin Marsh

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful large faux tortoise shell and ebonized border frame, surrounding 4 individual mirror

Category

20th Century Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ebony

Victorian Large Piqué Bee Tortoise Shell Pin
Victorian Large Piqué Bee Tortoise Shell Pin

Victorian Large Piqué Bee Tortoise Shell Pin

Located in Narberth, PA

pattern of gold or silver into tortoise shell. The metal would be heated to a very high temperature and

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver

Mid-Century Large Scale Italian Faux Tortoise Shell and Giltwood Mirror
Mid-Century Large Scale Italian Faux Tortoise Shell and Giltwood Mirror

Mid-Century Large Scale Italian Faux Tortoise Shell and Giltwood Mirror

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a personal favorite and a rare bird! This is a large scale Italian faux tortoise shell and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Faux Tortoiseshell and Silver Plated Tray Table
Faux Tortoiseshell and Silver Plated Tray Table

Faux Tortoiseshell and Silver Plated Tray Table

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A fine large faux tortoise shell serving tray, tea, coffee, or cocktail table with a prominent

Category

20th Century English Georgian Tray Tables

Materials

Silver Plate

Giant Tortoise Shell
Giant Tortoise Shell

Giant Tortoise Shell

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H 8 in W 31.5 in D 25.5 in

Giant Tortoise Shell

Located in New York, NY

A large tortoise shell in great condition. Filipino, circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century Philippine Taxidermy

Faux Tortoise Shell Painted Mirror
Faux Tortoise Shell Painted Mirror

Faux Tortoise Shell Painted Mirror

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H 45.5 in W 23.38 in D 1.63 in

Faux Tortoise Shell Painted Mirror

Located in High Point, NC

Large mirror with a faux tortoise shell painted frame wired to hang vertical or horizontal mirror

Category

Vintage 1920s Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Mirror

A Large Tortoiseshell Veneered Lidded Pyramid Box 1970s
A Large Tortoiseshell Veneered Lidded Pyramid Box 1970s

A Large Tortoiseshell Veneered Lidded Pyramid Box 1970s

Located in London, GB

A Large Tortoiseshell Veneered and Metal Detailed Lidded Pyramid Box 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Boxes

Materials

Metal

Large Spongeware Bowl
Large Spongeware Bowl

Large Spongeware Bowl

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H 4 in Dm 13.5 in

Large Spongeware Bowl

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome and large tortoise shell spongeware bowl with incised decoration.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

French Center Table Louis XV Boulle Inlays, circa 1870
French Center Table Louis XV Boulle Inlays, circa 1870

French Center Table Louis XV Boulle Inlays, circa 1870

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H 29.93 in W 51.58 in D 33.08 in

French Center Table Louis XV Boulle Inlays, circa 1870

Located in Grenoble, FR

, with a large central cartridge tortoise shell marquetry and brass.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Center Tables

Materials

Brass

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Pair of Italian Cut Silk Velvet Pillows

Pair of Italian Cut Silk Velvet Pillows

$1,950 / set

H 23 in W 23 in D 5 in

Pair of Italian Cut Silk Velvet Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Italian cut silk velvet pillows with floral basket motif. The pillows are backed in silk velvet and have silk tassel trim.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Italian Mid-Century Vanity Console by Cesare Lacca  with Mirror in Burl Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Vanity Console by Cesare Lacca  with Mirror in Burl Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Vanity Console by Cesare Lacca with Mirror in Burl Walnut

By Cesare Lacca

Located in Vigonza, Padua

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Mid 19th Century Framed Japanese Painting. Grasshopper & Hibiscus.
Mid 19th Century Framed Japanese Painting. Grasshopper & Hibiscus.

Mid 19th Century Framed Japanese Painting. Grasshopper & Hibiscus.

Located in Kyoto, JP

Obata Tosho (1812-1886) Grasshopper & Hibiscus. Late Edo period, mid 19th Century Framed Japanese Painting. Ink and color on paper. Individually framed 19th century bird and flow...

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Paper

Wonderful Cut Crystal Glass Sterling Swag Oval Casket Vanity Dresser Jewelry Box
Wonderful Cut Crystal Glass Sterling Swag Oval Casket Vanity Dresser Jewelry Box

Wonderful Cut Crystal Glass Sterling Swag Oval Casket Vanity Dresser Jewelry Box

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful cut crystal star bottom / glass beveled top sterling silver 925 swag oval casket vanity dresser jewelry box.

Category

20th Century Portuguese Belle Époque Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Minore' Easy Chair
Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Minore' Easy Chair

Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Minore' Easy Chair

By Giampiero Vitelli, Rossi di Albizzate

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate, 'Minore' lounge chair, leather, plywood, Italy, 1961 A truly magnificent piece that scores highly on every design aspect: execution, materi...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

De Sede Large Daybed or Lounge Set in Patinated Brown Leather
De Sede Large Daybed or Lounge Set in Patinated Brown Leather

De Sede Large Daybed or Lounge Set in Patinated Brown Leather

By De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

De Sede, daybed, leather, Switzerland, 1970s This De Sede daybed/lounge set includes two parts: a lounge seat and an additional ottoman-style section, allowing for versatile configu...

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

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Antique 20th Century Leather Travel Case For Jewellery Circa 1930
Antique 20th Century Leather Travel Case For Jewellery Circa 1930

Antique 20th Century Leather Travel Case For Jewellery Circa 1930

Located in London, GB

An Antique 20th Century Leather Travel Case For Jewellery, Circa 1930. This piece appears to be in unused condition, the exterior crocodile skin retains its original patina through...

Category

Early 20th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather

An Oval Shaped Petrified Wood Sink with Polished Basin and Live-Edge Exterior
An Oval Shaped Petrified Wood Sink with Polished Basin and Live-Edge Exterior

An Oval Shaped Petrified Wood Sink with Polished Basin and Live-Edge Exterior

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful petrified wood sink. This petrified wood sink has a mostly oval shape with a flatter back-side. The colors are primarily beige and cream, with warmer brown and rust tones...

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Materials

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Marie Antionette Style Limoge Box
Marie Antionette Style Limoge Box

Marie Antionette Style Limoge Box

$900

H 2 in W 4 in D 2.75 in

Marie Antionette Style Limoge Box

By Limoges

Located in Asheville, NC

Beautiful porcelain Limoges box hand-painted rose flowerettes adorned with painted gold designs and gold hardware.

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E F Caldwell Style Letter Box
E F Caldwell Style Letter Box

E F Caldwell Style Letter Box

$2,450

H 10 in W 12 in D 7.5 in

E F Caldwell Style Letter Box

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautiful renaissance revival red velvet with gilt bronze doré letter box with shields and putti. In the style of EF Caldwell (1851–1914), not signed. Circa 1890, New York, US.  

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Antique 1890s American Decorative Boxes

Materials

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19th Century Blue Royal Vienna Porcelain Jewelry Casket
19th Century Blue Royal Vienna Porcelain Jewelry Casket

19th Century Blue Royal Vienna Porcelain Jewelry Casket

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions: Height: 4 1/4in Width: 4 3/4in Depth: 3 3/4in This antique 19th century Royal Vienna jewelry casket is made of the highest quality! Made in the 1890's, this petite jewe...

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Antique 19th Century German Louis XV Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Italian Gold-Mounted Micromosaic Snuff Box
Italian Gold-Mounted Micromosaic Snuff Box

Italian Gold-Mounted Micromosaic Snuff Box

$13,000

H 1.25 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in

Italian Gold-Mounted Micromosaic Snuff Box

Located in New York, NY

Italian micro mosaic plaque mounted within snuff box, depicting white and brown hound seated on grass. Circle of Giacomo Raffaelli (1753-1836). Rome, Italy, circa 1800s. Mosaic ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Glass

20th Century Antique Tan Leather Jewelry Box London Circa 1920
20th Century Antique Tan Leather Jewelry Box London Circa 1920

20th Century Antique Tan Leather Jewelry Box London Circa 1920

Located in London, GB

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Early 20th Century British Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather

Kiku to Hagi Byobu, Rinpa School Style, Edo Period.
Kiku to Hagi Byobu, Rinpa School Style, Edo Period.

Kiku to Hagi Byobu, Rinpa School Style, Edo Period.

$20,000

H 67.25 in W 147 in D 0.75 in

Kiku to Hagi Byobu, Rinpa School Style, Edo Period.

Located in Point Richmond, CA

A Chrysanthemum and Bush Clover painting on gold leaf six-panel folding screen, painted with clusters of leafy green chrysanthemum plants with white blossoms having moriage relief p...

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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

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19th Century French Large and Finely Gilt Bronze Casket
19th Century French Large and Finely Gilt Bronze Casket

19th Century French Large and Finely Gilt Bronze Casket

Located in Dallas, TX

Finest quality French 19th century bronze doré box. Beautiful scenes of cherubs at play on all sides. Boucher scenes. Lined with a beautiful silk original key.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Louis XIV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Boulle Marquetry Casket Box
Monumental Louis XIV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Boulle Marquetry Casket Box

Monumental Louis XIV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Boulle Marquetry Casket Box

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Monumental Louis XIV style French gilt-bronze mounted wood boulle marquetry casket box, circa 1895 Known in French as a carré de toilette, this casket has canted corners with lavi...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Brass

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A Large Tortoise Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the a large tortoise shell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each a large tortoise shell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bone, tortoise shell and metal. There are many kinds of the a large tortoise shell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An a large tortoise shell, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one a large tortoise shell that is appealing in its simplicity, but Doria Leuchten Germany, Carl Auböck and Maitland Smith produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an A Large Tortoise Shell?

The average selling price for an a large tortoise shell at 1stDibs is $2,425, while they’re typically $475 on the low end and $63,704 for the highest priced.