Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Octagonal Tortoiseshell Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Octagonal tortoiseshell picture frame. Antique octagonal frame in beautiful condition smoothly
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Italian Silver and Tortoiseshell Frame
Located in New York, NY
Italian silver and tortoiseshell frame. Antique small rectangular silver Milanese frame with inset
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Flemish Tortoiseshell Frame with Red and Black Marbling
Located in Dallas, TX
A striking and rare Flemish frame dating from circa 1800–1820, crafted in genuine tortoiseshell
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Early 1800s Finnish Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Silver and Tortoiseshell Pique inlaid photo Frame by Henry Matthews
Located in London, GB
A fine silver pique work and tortoiseshell inlaid photo frame by Henry Matthews. Silver hall marks
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1910s English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
Antique Tortoiseshell Sterling Silver Heart Photograph Frame Dated London 1897
By John Batson & Sons
Located in London, GB
Tortoiseshell and silver heart photograph frame date London, 1897
Maker Henry John Batson & Albert
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1890s English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
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Silver
H 8 in W 10 in D 1.25 in
Pair of Italian 17th Century Small Scale Florentine Mirrors/Picture Frames
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Florentine mirrors/picture frames. Each beautiful frame displays a wonderfully executed and most decorative
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17th Century Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
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Tortoise Shell, Fruitwood
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19th-century Tortoiseshell and Ebonized Wood Frame.
Located in New York, NY
19th century European frame, reverse profile, ebonized wood and inlaid tortoise shell.
Sight size
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19th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Wood
1915 Medium Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
One tortoiseshell Photograph Frames with silver rims and suede backings.
A Photograph Frame with
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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
1913 Small Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame
By William Comyns & Sons 1
Located in Hong Kong, HK
One tortoiseshell Photograph Frames with silver rims and suede backings.
A Photograph Frame with
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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
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Silver
1915 Medium Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame
Located in Hong Kong, HK
One tortoiseshell Photograph Frames with silver rims and suede backings.
A Photograph Frame with
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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
1928 Pair of George V Silver and Tortoiseshell Photograph Frames
Located in Hong Kong, HK
pair of tortoiseshell and silver mounted Photograph Frames of this quality and size.
The pictures are
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1920s British Georgian Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
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Silver
Antique Italian's faux Tortoise Shell Frame, circa 1850
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Octagonal faux Tortoise shell frame made in Italy in 1850, in perfect conditions overall.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Picture Frame by J B Carrington, 1905
By John Bodman Carrington
Located in London, GB
Presenting an exquisite Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Photo Frame, crafted in London in
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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 3 in W 4.25 in D 0.25 in
Pair of Antique Tortoiseshell Picture Frames with Arch Top Date circa 1910-1915
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique tortoiseshell picture frames with arch top date circa 1910-1915
These frames are
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1910s English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Tortoise Shell
H 7.75 in W 5.75 in L 7.75 in
Italian tortoiseshell and ivory frame with mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Italian 19th Century tortoiseshell and engraved ivory frame, now with a mirror, circa 1880.
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19th Century Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual 18th century Hispano Flemish frame. The tortoiseshell and mother of pearl inlay showing the
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18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Silver and Tortoiseshell Photo Frame, circa London 1923
Located in London, GB
A beautiful silver & tortoiseshell arch-top photo frame with a great patina showing areas of light
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1920s Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
English Silver & Tortoiseshell Arch-Top Frame Birmingham 1918
Located in London, GB
Beautiful English silver & tortoiseshell frame with attractive arch top.
The shell has been
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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
Antique Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Photo Frame, London, 1904
Located in London, GB
Antique tortoiseshell and sterling silver photo frame by Arthur William Clare of London, 1904
This
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Early 1900s English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Beautiful Pair of Arch Top Elongated Tortoiseshell Photograph Frames, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
A pair of arch top elongated tortoiseshell photograph frames.
There is a good patina on the
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1910s English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Tortoise Shell
H 10.5 in W 6.5 in D 0.5 in
Early 20th Century Tortoiseshell & Silver Photograph Frame Sheffield 1913-1914
By Walker & Hall
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century Tortoiseshell & sterling silver photograph frame date Sheffield 1913-1914 by
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1910s English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 7.5 in W 5.25 in D 0.5 in
Large Antique Tortoiseshell Photo Frame with Silver Overlay Corners London 1897
Located in London, GB
A Large Antique Tortoiseshell Photo Frame with Silver Overlay Corners dated London 1897.
This
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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
Large Arch-Top Silver and Tortoiseshell Frame by Mappin Bros., London 1908
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
An elegant & large, arched top silver & tortoiseshell frame by Mappin Bros., dated London 1908
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Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Tortoiseshell Round Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Italian tortoiseshell round picture frame. Antique circular Italian tortoiseshell frame with green
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1880s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Pair of Antique Tortoiseshell and Silver Photograph Frames Birmingham 1902
Located in London, GB
A pair of antique tortoiseshell and sterling silver photograph frames.
Makers Horton and Allday
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Early 1900s English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 6.25 in W 4.5 in D 0.5 in
20th Century Tortoiseshell Photo Frame by Henry Matthews Date Birmingham 1922
By Henry Matthews
Located in London, GB
A 20th century tortoiseshell photo frame Maker Henry Matthews date Birmingham, 1922.
This
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1920s English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Tortoise Shell Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
shell frame. The overall design is very pleasing with a proportion suitable for most photographs. The
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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
19TH Century English Sterling and Tortoise Picture Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fashioned by a London silversmith . Exquisite and exceptional quality with highly detailed accents. The " lyre " form easel back is sterling as well.
Generously scaled and visually s...
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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
19TH Century English Sterling Silver and Tortoise Picture Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Superior quality , workmanship and design. The frame is appointed with
trefoil - like corners that
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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Tortoise Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
the back. It was made in Birmingham, England in 1900 from rosewood, tortoise shell and sterling
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Early 20th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th C. Red Tortoise Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful mirror with tortoise shell veneer and contrasting ebonized outer detail.
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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Wood, Tortoise Shell
Large English Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame
Located in New York, NY
Large rectangular tortoiseshell photograph frame with new beveled glass and replaced back and stand.
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Tortoise Shell
19th Century Tortoiseshell Picture Frame with Silver Mounts
Located in Nashville, TN
19th Century Ornate silver mounts on tortoiseshell picture frame. Fits photo size 3.5 x 5.5.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
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By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
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Located in Vienna, AT
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
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Located in Dallas, TX
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
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Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Located in London, GB
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
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English Tortoiseshell Box
Located in Tampa, FL
An English tortoiseshell box on ivory ball feet. Complete with all original interior, no key. England, circa 1800s to 1820s.
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1820s English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
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Ivory, Tortoise Shell
English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Early 19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Tortoise Shell
English Tortoiseshell Box
Located in New York, NY
English tortoiseshell box. Ovoid shaped lidded snuffbox with integral handle of richly patterned tortoiseshell, England, circa 1900.
Dimensions: 3.5" W x 2" L x .75" H.
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Early 1900s English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Tortoise Shell
16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An exceptional Indo-Portuguese colonial mother-of-pearl veneered casket with silver mounts
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...
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16th Century Indian Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
Mirror In Tortoise Shell And Curly Black Wood In The Style Of Antwerp Frames
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Mirror In Tortoise Shell And Curly Black Wood In The Style Of 17th Century Antwerp Frames, Circa 1930
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Mid-20th Century Louis XIII Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
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Tortoise Shell
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 1.58 in
Victorian Tortoise Shell Desk Box W/ 3 Italian Faux Tortoise Leather Books
Located in Kennesaw, GA
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
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Tortoise Shell, Leather, Paper
H 1.25 in W 4.25 in D 2.75 in
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1720s Spanish Baroque Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
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Giltwood, Paint
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
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By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
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2010s British Louis XVI Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
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Wood
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
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Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Sunburst Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Circa 1870, English tortoiseshell tea caddy with sunburst design. It is absolutely the finest one I’ve ever owned! No cracks no restoration absolutely mint.
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1870s English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Tortoise Shell
17th Century, Tortoiseshell Framed Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Flemish or Italian with double ripple frame. The back was added at a later date. Circa 1700.
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1690s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames
Materials
Tortoise Shell
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Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique tortoise shell picture frames available for sale. The range of distinct antique tortoise shell picture frames — often made from bone, tortoise shell and metal — can elevate any home. Antique tortoise shell picture frames have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique tortoise shell picture frames to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian and Regency antique tortoise shell picture frames are of considerable interest. Antique tortoise shell picture frames have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd., John Batson & Sons and John Bodman Carrington are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,000, while they’re typically $371 on the low end and $21,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right Picture-frames for You
Picture frames have the distinct role of presenting artwork in your home. A good frame can elevate the appearance of a fine oil painting or provocative fine-art photograph. From ornate handcrafted designs to streamlined wooden styles, some antique, new and vintage picture frames have become stand-alone pieces of art on their own.
Frames were originally a part of paintings themselves before they were separate structures carved from walnut and other woods for use with items like portrait paintings and mirrors. The design of frames evolved in Renaissance-era Italy, where an artist might create his own gilded or painted frame. Today, there are all kinds of picture frames made from a variety of materials, including silver, bronze and acrylic.
Displaying art in the home is an art in and of itself, and trends and new art movements have dictated how picture frames have been integrated into home interiors over the years. When Abstract Expressionist art emerged during the 1930s, for example, collectors utilized minimalist frames to hang abstract works or dispensed with frames entirely. Today, mixing mediums and frame designs make for endless combinations, but knowing how to arrange wall art can help even if you’re feeling adventurous.
Whether it’s a dark wood frame for your landscape paintings, a sleek chrome mid-century modern frame to show off your black-and-white photography or a bold Art Deco frame that might completely outshine its subject, find an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage picture frames on 1stDibs.
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