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Antique Tortoise Shell Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century tortoise shell framed mirror.
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Mid-19th Century English Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Tortoise Shell
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Silver
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Tortoise Shell
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Giltwood
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Tortoise Shell
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
19TH Century English " Tortoise Shell " Bamboo Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
" tortoise shell " finish.
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19th Century English Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Metal
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
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Early 20th Century Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Glass
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Tortoise Shell
English Tortoise Shell Desk Set with Ink Wells, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, 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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Bamboo
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
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18th Century Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Tortoise Shell
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Rosewood
H 30.5 in W 47.5 in D 14.5 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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Ebony, Wood
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Steel
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Silver
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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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Jade
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Mahogany
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Leather, Paper
H 1.25 in W 4.25 in D 2.75 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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Silver
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Bronze
H 34.75 in W 40 in D 19 in
Hand Hammered Brass Ring Tray Dish with Tortoise Shell Interior
Located in Van Nuys, CA
7" diameter hand hammered brass ring tray with tortoise shell interior featuring and decorative
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1920s American Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Metal
17th Century Spanish Wood & Tortoise Shell Bargueño w/ Taquillon Office Desk
Located in Marbella, ES
17th century Spanish wood and tortoise shell bargueño offices desk with drawers and taquillón, the
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17th Century Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Wood
H 55.12 in W 49.22 in D 21.26 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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Creamware, Pottery
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Bronze
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 Hollywood, SC
English Georgian Tortoise shell hinged sewing box with a gadrooned molded edge lid, fitted tufted
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1810s English Georgian Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Silver
H 3 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
English Georgian Serpentine Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy, C. 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian serpentine tortoise shell and mother of pearl hinged tea caddy with four flanking
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Early 1800s English Georgian Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Foil
H 4.75 in W 8.5 in D 5.25 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
Category
Early 20th Century English Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Category
Mid-19th Century Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Plastic
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Creamware, Pottery
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
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Brass
English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian Chinroserie bow front tortoise shell tea caddy with a hinged tiered lid, Chinese
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Early 1800s English Georgian Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Foil
H 5.75 in W 9.25 in D 5.75 in
Pair of 19th Century Small Silver-Gilt & Faux Tortoise Shell Patterned Mirrors
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of late 19th century small silver-gilt & faux tortoise shell patterned mirrors
A handsome
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Late 19th Century Unknown Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Silver Leaf
H 16.38 in W 14.25 in D 2.5 in
Gilt Bronze-Mounted Tortoise Shell and Brass Inlaid Boulle Centre Table
Located in Lincoln, GB
Gilt bronze mounted tortoise shell and brass inlaid Boulle centre table. Late 19th Century early
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Late 19th Century French Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 47.64 in D 16.15 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
Category
Late 19th Century English Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Bronze
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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L 2.56 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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Tortoise Shell
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Earthenware
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Ormolu
H 46 in W 17.5 in D 9 in
Antique large 19th Century quality faux tortoise shell and ebonised wall mirror
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Superb large 19th Century faux tortoise shell and ebonised overmantle wall mirror, reflecting
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19th Century Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Glass
H 31.11 in W 22.45 in D 1.58 in
Edwardian " Tortoise Shell " Bamboo Occasional Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Finely fashioned with a decorated 8 sided lacquer top as well a lacquer
appointed cross stretcher style bottom shelf.
Nice eye catching appeal
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Early 1900s English Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Stone
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Tortoise-shell Butterfly, Hawk Moth: Antique Hand-colored Engraving by M. Harris
By Moses Harris
Located in Alamo, CA
, Tortoise-shell Butterfly, which is plate 2 from Moses Harris' publication "The Aurelian: or Natural History
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Mid-19th Century Realist Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Engraving
19TH Century English " Tortoise Shell " Bamboo Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautifully scaled and detailed. The table is fashioned with a " Canterbury "
like base for books and magazines and appointed with a decorated lacquer top
Category
19th Century English Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Iron
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Brass
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Wood
19th Century English " Tortoise Shell " Bamboo Corner Cabinet / Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Finely appointed with beautiful details. The cabinet features lacquered panels
and Chippendale style enhancements.
Category
19th Century English Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer
"Tea Caddy" English Tortoise Shell & Mother-of-Pearl Double Compartment 19th-c.
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
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Regency Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy from the 1st quarter of the 19th century. It has a sarcophagus form with hinged cover opening to disclose t...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
H 5.75 in W 7.63 in D 4.75 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 Tortoise Shell Antique
Materials
Bronze
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Tortoise Shell Antique For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the tortoise shell antique you’re looking for. Frequently made of bone, tortoise shell and metal, every tortoise shell antique was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the tortoise shell antique you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A tortoise shell antique, designed in the Louis XV, Regency or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. André-Charles Boulle, Japy Frères and Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri each produced at least one beautiful tortoise shell antique that is worth considering.
How Much is a Tortoise Shell Antique?
Prices for a tortoise shell antique start at $150 and top out at $612,499 with the average selling for $4,500.
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