Antique Tortoise Bell
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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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Early 1900s French Antique Tortoise Bell
Materials
Brass
H 12.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.8 in
Gold Tortoise Bell with Faux Tortoiseshell Top
Located in London, by appointment only
These early 20th century tortoise bells, specifically with the cellulose faux tortoiseshell top
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Tortoise Bell
Materials
Iron
Antique Mechanical Tortoise Bell With Faux Shell, c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
Extremely hard to find, these German made mechanical bells with the faux Cellulose tortoiseshell
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1920s German Antique Tortoise Bell
Materials
Iron
Edwardian Tortoiseshell Table Bell
Located in London, GB
An unusual Edwardian silver plated tortoise bell, with polished tortoise shell.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Tortoise Bell
Materials
Silver Plate
Sterling Silver and Silver Plated Novelty Tortoise Table Bell - Chester 1923
By Grey & Co, Birmingham
Located in London, London
Bell, has a sterling silver shell and silver plated legs, head, body and tail. The tortoise measures 2
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1920s English Antique Tortoise Bell
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver Plate
H 1.97 in W 5.91 in D 2.96 in
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise
Located in Bath, GB
This example has been professionally polished in our workshop.
The bell is mechanical and and
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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Tortoise Bell
Materials
Metal
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise
Located in Bath, GB
This example has been professionally polished in our workshop.
The bell is mechanical and and
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Tortoise Bell
Materials
Metal
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle
Located in Bath, GB
bell in the from of a tortoise.
This example has been professionally polished in our workshop
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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Tortoise Bell
Materials
Metal
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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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Tortoise Bell
Materials
Metal
Rare Tortoise Mechanical Desk Bell with Mother of Pearl Shell
Located in Bath, GB
in the form of the most charming tortoise.
The bell is would from the underside and rung by
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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Tortoise Bell
Materials
Metal
Antique German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
bell in the from of a tortoise.
This example is unpolished with a good natural antique patina
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Early 1900s German Late Victorian Antique Tortoise Bell
Materials
Metal
H 2.25 in W 6.75 in D 3.5 in
Tortoise Table Bell After Works by Teodoro Ybarzabal and Placido Zuluago
By Placido Zuluaga
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine 20th century table bell in the form of a tortoise, the damascened and gilt tortoiseshell
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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Tortoise Bell
H 1.97 in W 5.52 in D 3.35 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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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Bell
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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1910s English Antique Tortoise Bell
Materials
Sterling Silver, Steel
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 Antique Tortoise Bell
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 Antique Tortoise Bell
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 Antique Tortoise Bell
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
A Edwardian Silver Tortoise Bell
Located in New York, NY
A silver table bell in the form of a tortoise. Hallmarks Chester,1910.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Tortoise Bell
Materials
Silver
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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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Tortoise Bell
Materials
Ivory
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Antique Tortoise Bell For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique tortoise bell for your home. Frequently made of metal, silver and bone, every antique tortoise bell was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique tortoise bell, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique tortoise bell, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique tortoise bell that is appealing in its simplicity, but Grey & Co, Birmingham produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Tortoise Bell?
Prices for an antique tortoise bell start at $526 and top out at $11,050 with the average selling for $1,399.
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