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English Tortoise Case
Located in New York, NY
English tortoise case. Chic tortoise business cards case with side panel button for flip-top. Rich
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Tortoise Antique

Materials

Metal

Antique English Tortoise Case
English Tortoise Case
H 4 in W 2.88 in D 0.38 in
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 Antique

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Tortoise Shell, Leather, Paper

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 Antique

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Tortoise Shell Mirror
Antique Tortoise Shell Mirror
H 31.5 in W 27.5 in D 2.75 in
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 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 Antique

Materials

Silver

Antique Austrian Tortoise Shell Silver Box
Austrian Tortoise Shell Silver Box
H 2.76 in W 2.17 in D 0.6 in
Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive Anglo Indian box crafted in mahogany and clad in tortoise shell decorated with bone
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Tortoise Antique

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

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 Antique

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique Anglo Indian box crafted in mahogany, clad in tortoise shell, and ambitiously
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Tortoise Antique

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Bone, Tortoise Shell

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 Antique

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Italian Tortoise Chair
Located in New York, NY
Italian tortoise chair. Vintage painted neoclassical style open armchair with spotted and speckled
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Early 20th Century Italian Tortoise Antique

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Naugahyde, Wood

Italian Tortoise Chair
Italian Tortoise Chair
H 31 in W 23.5 in D 19 in
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 Antique

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Tortoise Shell, Giltwood

Victorian Tortoise Cherub
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian cherub brooch hand carved in tortoiseshell. Late 19th Century work with fine detailing and high relief 3D modeling. There are 2 tiny chips on let edge of the wing ...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Tortoise Antique

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Gilt Metal

Victorian Tortoise Cherub
Victorian Tortoise Cherub
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H 0.75 in W 1.5 in L 2.25 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 Antique

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Tortoise Shell, Rosewood

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 Antique

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Tortoise Shell

Antique Tortoise Bamboo Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique tortoise bamboo etagere / shelves to display your favorite pieces. Consisting of six
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Late 19th Century English Tortoise Antique

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Bamboo

Antique Tortoise Bamboo Etagere
Antique Tortoise Bamboo Etagere
H 63 in W 27 in D 11 in
Edwardian Tortoise Bamboo Etagere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
style, with its tortoise bamboo and lacquered panels detailed with blooming cherry trees and exotic
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Tortoise Antique

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Bamboo, Lacquer

Edwardian Tortoise Bamboo Etagere
Edwardian Tortoise Bamboo Etagere
H 47.75 in W 22.5 in D 13.25 in
Cut Glass Tortoise Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Cut glass tortoise inkwell. Vintage turtle pillbox inkwell of cut glass carrying a mounted finial
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Late 19th Century Italian Tortoise Antique

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Silver Plate

Cut Glass Tortoise Inkwell
Cut Glass Tortoise Inkwell
H 2.75 in W 4.25 in D 2.5 in
Victorian Tortoise Pique Comb
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Tortoise Pique Comb from the late 19th Century. Hand carved tortoiseshell with finely
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1870s British Tortoise Antique

Cut Crystal Jar with Tortoise and Silver Top, England, 1923
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful cut crystal jar with a tortoise shell and silver top from a private collection made in
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Early 20th Century English Tortoise Antique

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Crystal, Silver

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 Antique

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Silver

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 Antique

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Brass

Nineteenth Century Dutch Tortoise and Brass Embossed Cushion Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique Baroque style Dutch Cushion mirror with tortoise shell interior panels and framed with
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Early 19th Century European Baroque Tortoise Antique

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Brass

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 Antique

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Iron

Japanese Children with Tortoise
By Harry Humphrey Moore
Located in New York, NY
being characterized by “strong and vivid color,” and Japanese Children with Tortoise is no exception
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Late 19th Century Tortoise Antique

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Oil, Wood Panel

Victorian Tortoise Cherub Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian cherub brooch hand carved in tortoiseshell. Late 19th Century work with fine detailing and high relief 3D modeling. There are 2 tiny chips on let edge of the wing ...
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1880s British Victorian Tortoise Antique

 Victorian Tortoise Cherub Brooch
 Victorian Tortoise Cherub Brooch
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W 1.5 in L 2.25 in
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 Antique

Victorian Fanciful Tortoise Shell Cross
Victorian Fanciful Tortoise Shell Cross
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W 1.5 in L 2 in
Antique Tortoise Bamboo Accent Table
Located in Austin, TX
An antique 'all-over' tortoise pattern bamboo side table from South Asia. A distinctive and soulful
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Tortoise Antique

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Bamboo, Rattan

Antique Tortoise Bamboo Accent Table
Antique Tortoise Bamboo Accent Table
H 26.5 in W 20.5 in D 14 in
Portuguese Palissy Majolica Tortoise Figure
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Portuguese Portuguese Palissy Majolica figure which features a tortoise. Colouration: brown, ochre
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1890s Portuguese Victorian Tortoise Antique

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Majolica

Goatskin and Faux Tortoise Console
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a laquered goatskin and faux tortoise painted console in the style of Aldo Tura.
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Late 19th Century Italian Tortoise Antique

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Goatskin

Goatskin and Faux Tortoise Console
Goatskin and Faux Tortoise Console
H 30 in W 49 in D 18 in
Amazing Victorian Tortoise Cameo Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Mid Victorian Tortoise Cameo Necklace. Massive and beautifully carved with central
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1860s French Victorian Tortoise Antique

Amazing Victorian Tortoise Cameo Necklace
Amazing Victorian Tortoise Cameo Necklace
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H 5 in W 1 in L 20 in
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 Antique

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Crystal, Brass

Lovely Tortoise Pique Comb Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Tortoise Pique Comb Victorian with gold dot decoration. The comb is carved with a floral cutwork
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1870s French Tortoise Antique

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 Antique

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Brass

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 Antique

Antique Tortoise Mother of Pearl Veneer Table Lamp, Original Finial
Located in Lomita, CA
An antique tortoise shell lamp with mother of pearl is rare and beautiful. This lamp is a wonderful
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Tortoise Antique

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Tortoise Shell

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 Antique

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Sterling Silver

Antique 1920s Silver & Tortoise Shell Page Turner by Grey & Co. London, England
By Asprey International Limited, Grey & Co., Chester
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 Antique

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Sterling Silver

Antique Gilt Carved Tortoise Foot Rest
Located in New York, NY
Antique gilt carved tortoise foot rest. Gilded Era wood carved and gilt tortoise/turtle foot rest
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Late 19th Century American Tortoise Antique

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Giltwood

Antique French Inlaid Brass, Tortoise, and Mother of Pearl Cave À Liqueur
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French inlaid brass, Tortoise, and Mother of pearl cave À Liqueur with Baccarat crystal
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19th Century French Tortoise Antique

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Crystal, Brass

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 Antique

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Elaborately Carved Tortoise Lorgnette
Located in New York, NY
Victorian tortoiseshell hand carved lorgnette from the late 19th Century. Carved with the typical curlicues of the period with beautiful openwork detailing. 1880s USA, Domestic Sales...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Tortoise Antique

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
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Late 19th Century English Tortoise Antique

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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

18th Century Italian Faux Tortoise Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
A very wide frame with painted "Faux" finish to resemble tortoise shell.
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18th Century French Tortoise Antique

Materials

Wood

"Tea Caddy" English Tortoise Shell & Mother-of-Pearl Double Compartment 19th-c.
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY 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 Antique

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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Early 20th Century Antique Crystal Dresser Jar with a Tortoise & Sterling Lid
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th century English cut crystal dresser jar with a tortoise shell and sterling silver lid
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Early 20th Century Tortoise Antique

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

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 Antique

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Silver Leaf

Tortoise Shell Travel Clock, Fusee Movement, with Oak Travel Case, circa 1780
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An ultra rare Georgian miniature tortoiseshell bracket timepiece travel clock, caddy top with white metal swing handle and flame finials, the 7cm square brass dial with silvered chap...
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Late 18th Century British George III Tortoise Antique

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French 1900 Edwardian Faux Tortoise Parasol Handle in 18kt Gold & Carved Citrine
Located in Miami, FL
made up in 18 karats yellow gold, carved citrine and amber color faux tortoise. The baton is fitted
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Tortoise Antique

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Quartz, Gold

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
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Early 20th Century English Tortoise Antique

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Sterling Silver

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 Antique

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Foil

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 Antique

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Foil

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 Antique

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Ormolu

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 Antique

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Bamboo, Lacquer

Victorian Tortoise Beetle Brooch, English, circa 1875.
Located in London, GB
Victorian tortoise beetle brooch. Set horizontally with three iridescent Brazilian tortoise leaf
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1870s European Tortoise Antique

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Yellow Gold

19th Century Aesthetic Movement Tortoise Bamboo Settee
Located in Southampton, NJ
Aesthetic Movement Tortoise bamboo settee carefully curated to emulate Japanned bamboo furniture of
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Tortoise Antique

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Mohair, Bamboo

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 Antique

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Silver

Faux tortoise Painted Italian Sideboard C 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large four door Italian faux painted sideboard C 1900. The case been painted to resemble Tortoise
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Early 1900s Italian Modern Tortoise Antique

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Wood

Faux tortoise Painted Italian Sideboard C 1900.
Faux tortoise Painted Italian Sideboard C 1900.
H 39.25 in W 118.25 in D 24.5 in
19TH Century English " Tortoise Shell " Bamboo Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
" tortoise shell " finish.
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19th Century English Tortoise Antique

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Metal

Pair of 18 Karat Gold Tortoise Earrings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Victorian 18 karat gold earrings in amphora motif with tortoise, Italy 1850s-1870s Length
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Mid-19th Century Italian Tortoise Antique

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18k Gold

19th Century Hand Carved Tortoise Link Chain
Located in New York, NY
tortoise connectors and metal hook closure. 19.5" x 1.25". Excellent condition. Domestic sales only.
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Tortoise Antique

19th Century Hand Carved Tortoise Link Chain
19th Century Hand Carved Tortoise Link Chain
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W 1.25 in L 19.5 in
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Tortoise Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tortoise antique for your home. Frequently made of bone, tortoise shell and metal, every tortoise antique was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the tortoise 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 antique, designed in the Louis XV, Victorian or Regency 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 antique that is worth considering.

How Much is a Tortoise Antique?

The average selling price for a tortoise antique at 1stDibs is $3,961, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $600,032 for the highest priced.