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Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Octagonal Tortoiseshell Picture Frame
Octagonal Tortoiseshell Picture Frame

Octagonal Tortoiseshell Picture Frame

$1,850

H 12 in W 10 in D 1.5 in

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
Italian Silver and Tortoiseshell Frame

Italian Silver and Tortoiseshell Frame

$1,150

H 0.75 in W 4.5 in D 5.5 in

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
Flemish Tortoiseshell Frame with Red and Black Marbling

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
Silver and Tortoiseshell Pique inlaid photo Frame by Henry Matthews

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
Antique Tortoiseshell Sterling Silver Heart Photograph Frame Dated London 1897

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

Materials

Silver

Pair of Italian 17th Century Small Scale Florentine Mirrors/Picture Frames
Pair of Italian 17th Century Small Scale Florentine Mirrors/Picture Frames

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

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Fruitwood

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19th-century Tortoiseshell and Ebonized Wood Frame.
19th-century Tortoiseshell and Ebonized Wood Frame.

19th-century Tortoiseshell and Ebonized Wood Frame.

Unavailable

H 33.5 in W 28 in D 2 in

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
1915 Medium Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame

1915 Medium Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame

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H 9.85 in W 7.09 in D 0.79 in

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
1913 Small Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame

1913 Small Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame

Unavailable

H 8.27 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in

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

Materials

Silver

1915 Medium Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame
1915 Medium Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame

1915 Medium Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame

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H 11.42 in W 8.27 in D 0.79 in

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
1928 Pair of George V Silver and Tortoiseshell Photograph Frames

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

Materials

Silver

Antique Italian's faux Tortoise Shell Frame, circa 1850
Antique Italian's faux Tortoise Shell Frame, circa 1850

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
Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Picture Frame by J B Carrington, 1905

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

Pair of Antique Tortoiseshell Picture Frames with Arch Top Date circa 1910-1915
Pair of Antique Tortoiseshell Picture Frames with Arch Top Date circa 1910-1915

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

Italian tortoiseshell and ivory frame with mirror
Italian tortoiseshell and ivory frame with mirror

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
Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Frame

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
Silver and Tortoiseshell Photo Frame, circa London 1923

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
English Silver & Tortoiseshell Arch-Top Frame Birmingham 1918

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
Antique Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Photo Frame, London, 1904

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
Beautiful Pair of Arch Top Elongated Tortoiseshell Photograph Frames, circa 1910

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

Early 20th Century Tortoiseshell & Silver Photograph Frame Sheffield 1913-1914
Early 20th Century Tortoiseshell & Silver Photograph Frame Sheffield 1913-1914

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

Large Antique Tortoiseshell Photo Frame with Silver Overlay Corners London 1897
Large Antique Tortoiseshell Photo Frame with Silver Overlay Corners London 1897

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
Large Arch-Top Silver and Tortoiseshell Frame by Mappin Bros., London 1908

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
Italian Tortoiseshell Round Picture Frame

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
Pair of Antique Tortoiseshell and Silver Photograph Frames Birmingham 1902

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

20th Century Tortoiseshell Photo Frame by Henry Matthews Date Birmingham 1922
20th Century Tortoiseshell Photo Frame by Henry Matthews Date Birmingham 1922

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
19th Century Tortoise Shell Frame

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
19TH Century English Sterling and Tortoise Picture Frame

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

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Sterling Silver

19TH Century English Sterling Silver and Tortoise Picture Frame
19TH Century English Sterling Silver and Tortoise Picture Frame

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
Antique  English Tortoise Frame

Antique English Tortoise Frame

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H 7 in W 4.25 in

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
19th C. Red Tortoise Mirror

19th C. Red Tortoise Mirror

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H 33 in W 29 in

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
Large English Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame

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
19th Century Tortoiseshell Picture Frame with Silver Mounts

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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Tiffany Studios Large Grapevine Pattern Picture Frame, ca. 1905
Tiffany Studios Large Grapevine Pattern Picture Frame, ca. 1905

Tiffany Studios Large Grapevine Pattern Picture Frame, ca. 1905

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Petaluma, CA

This Large and beautiful picture frame is the the work of Tiffany Studios. This is the grapevine pattern with a gilt finish- The top border of the frame monogrammed (A.S.B.). Rich Ti...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

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Bronze

English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century

English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century

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Early 19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

$1,250 / item

H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Sterling Silver Peruvian Repousse Picture Frame Ca. 1920s
Sterling Silver Peruvian Repousse Picture Frame Ca. 1920s

Sterling Silver Peruvian Repousse Picture Frame Ca. 1920s

Located in Peabody, MA

An early 20th century art nouveau sterling silver repousse picture frame, marked Industria Peruana Plata, Sterling. Frame measures 12.5" wide x 15.25" high overall. The opening on t...

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1920s Peruvian Art Nouveau Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver

Large Chinese Silk Embroidery, Framed
Large Chinese Silk Embroidery, Framed

Large Chinese Silk Embroidery, Framed

$2,900

H 78 in W 35 in D 0.5 in

Large Chinese Silk Embroidery, Framed

Located in Bradenton, FL

This tall Chinese silk embroidery depicts Asian figures and scenes of boats, bridges and Asian landscapes. Features red, green, salmon and white colors on a beautiful serene blue bac...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Materials

Silk

Jugendstil Brass Jewelry Casket with Velvet Lining by Erhard & Söhne, Germany
Jugendstil Brass Jewelry Casket with Velvet Lining by Erhard & Söhne, Germany

Jugendstil Brass Jewelry Casket with Velvet Lining by Erhard & Söhne, Germany

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in North Miami, FL

1900s Jugendstil golden and silver brass jewelry casket with blue velvet-lined interior by Erhard & Söhne, Germany By: Erhard & Söhne Material: brass, copper, metal, velvet, zinc Te...

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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

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Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

Large and Assembled Wedgwood 'Wreathed Shell' Part Dessert Service, circa 1815
Large and Assembled Wedgwood 'Wreathed Shell' Part Dessert Service, circa 1815

Large and Assembled Wedgwood 'Wreathed Shell' Part Dessert Service, circa 1815

By Wedgwood

Located in New York, NY

"Conchological, each shaped based on that of a real shell and enriched in shades of pink, yellow and iron red. Literature: Robin Reilly, Wedgwood Vol. II, Page 25 Fig 13 and 14. 1 Ar...

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1810s English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

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Pearlware

Antique Picture Frame, Verdun 1916, France, 8 x 12 cm
Antique Picture Frame, Verdun 1916, France, 8 x 12 cm

Antique Picture Frame, Verdun 1916, France, 8 x 12 cm

Located in Greven, DE

Beautifully handcrafted picture frame. Brass with fine embellishments like leaf tendrils and the lettering "Verdun".

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Early 20th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Trumeau Handpainted in Italy Wood Venetian Art Technique by Cupioli
Midcentury Trumeau Handpainted in Italy Wood Venetian Art Technique by Cupioli

Midcentury Trumeau Handpainted in Italy Wood Venetian Art Technique by Cupioli

$74,836Sale Price|25% Off

H 92.52 in W 47.25 in D 20.87 in

Midcentury Trumeau Handpainted in Italy Wood Venetian Art Technique by Cupioli

By Cupioli made in Italy

Located in Rimini, IT

This Trumeau has been handmade using the technique of Venetian art. In the 18th century in Venice the fashion of lacquering spread. Using small prints, cut out and then glued on the ...

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20th Century Italian Other Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Materials

Wood, Art Glass

1894 Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano, Louis XV Style, Giltwood
1894 Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano, Louis XV Style, Giltwood

1894 Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano, Louis XV Style, Giltwood

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Ci...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Hollywood Regency  Brass Neoclassical Side Chairs in Leopard Velvet & Leather
Hollywood Regency  Brass Neoclassical Side Chairs in Leopard Velvet & Leather

Hollywood Regency Brass Neoclassical Side Chairs in Leopard Velvet & Leather

Located in Saint Louis, MO

An air of sophisticated elegance oozes from this pair of brass Hollywood Regency chairs. This pair - hailing from the 1950s - is in incredible condition with every surface fully prof...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

English Tortoiseshell Box
English Tortoiseshell Box

English Tortoiseshell Box

$400

H 0.75 in W 2 in D 3.5 in

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

Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy

Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Featuring Alternating Panels From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this fine Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rect...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

At the Yacht Club
At the Yacht Club

Edward CucuelAt the Yacht Club, Circa 1920

$225,000

H 43.63 in W 43.63 in

At the Yacht Club

By Edward Cucuel

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Artist Edward Cucuel and his wife Clara Lotte von Marcard spent their first two decades together in Germany, mostly in a villa on Lake Ammersee in Holzhausen near Munich. It is the w...

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1920s Impressionist Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rare Walnut Copper and Parchment Side Chair by Carlo Bugatti.
Rare Walnut Copper and Parchment Side Chair by Carlo Bugatti.

Rare Walnut Copper and Parchment Side Chair by Carlo Bugatti.

By Carlo Bugatti

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare carved walnut side chair by Carlo Bugatti upholstered with parchment and inlaid with pewter details and mounted with hammered copper decoration. Beauty & Mischief: The Desig...

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Early 1900s Italian Aesthetic Movement Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Materials

Walnut

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

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1720s Spanish Baroque Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

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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.