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Giant Turtle Shell or Carapace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique gigantic turtle shell with its iconic variegated color tones, sea inspired form
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Sea turtle
Three Antique Turtle Shell Bellows, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is an unusual and rare trio of functioning antique bellows crafted in wood leather and turtle
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Tortoise Shell
19th Century Antique Chinese Turtle Shell Vanity Mirror
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is a rare and unusual antique, Chinese vanity mirror presented in a turtle shell. The mirror
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Marine turtle
Japanese Lacquer Powder Horn Form of Turtle Shell, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A Unique and lovely lacquer powder horn in the form of a turtle shell from 19th century.
Category
19th Century Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Lacquer
1880s Louis Philippe Mahogany Feather Turtle Shell Shaped Sicilian Side Table
Located in Catania, Sicilia
rich, dark color and fine grain. The tabletop is designed to emulate a turtle shell shape, it's in good
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Late 19th Century Sicilian Louis Philippe Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Wood
H 29.93 in W 51.58 in D 38.19 in
Cabinet 19th Century Styl Boulle Blue Turtle Shell
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Warsaw, PL
French antique Boulle cabinet.
Wood is decorated with inlaid brass and turtle, bronze details
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Bronze
Cabinet 19th Century Styl Boulle Blue Turtle Shell
Located in Warsaw, PL
French antique Boulle cabinet.
Wood is decorated with inlaid brass and turtle, bronze details
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Bronze
Antique Victorian Gold Filled Turtles Brooch with Egyptian Scarab Shells
Located in Philadelphia, PA
supporting a fourth suspended by 2 fine link chains.
Each turtle is set with a natural scarab beetle shell
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Gold-filled
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H 1.78 in W 1.66 in D 0.71 in
Original 18th Century Monumental Cabinet on Stand / Italian Bargueno / European
Located in Miami, FL
boned ebony and luxuriously decorated with turtle shell, bronze, carey.
Bargueno with 49 glass
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Walnut, Glass
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H 180 in W 160 in D 50 in
Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/Tortoise Shell Type Stone/AppreciationStone/suiseki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Suiseki, but it is for viewing without splashing water.
This is a stone called "turtle shell stone".
It
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Early 20th Century Japanese Other Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Stone
H 11.23 in W 10.83 in D 9.45 in
Italian Tortoise Chair
Located in New York, NY
faux turtle shell mottling waxed canvas upholstery to seat arms and back. Lower seat styling perfect as
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
Victorian Septarian Nodule Marble and Mahogany Occasional Table
Located in London, GB
Septarian Nodule marble top. Known as ‘turtle stone’ because of its turtle shell-like colours and patterns
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Marble
20th Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Inlays & Mounts
Located in Miami, FL
price and high demand for furniture with sea turtle shell are explained by the shortage of material, it
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Bronze
H 57.49 in W 36.23 in D 19.69 in
Figure in Bronze with Medal Patina "Muse Des Bois" After Henri-Louis Levasseur
Located in Paris, FR
holds an antique lyre made from a turtle shell and goat horns. Her right arm extended in the air
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1890s French Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Bronze
H 33.08 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Cabinet 19th Century, Napoleon III Period, Style Boulle
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Warsaw, PL
, etc.
The main elementsof this cabinet is ebony and turtle shell, with decorative details and gilded
Category
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Bronze
Cabinet 19th Century, Napoleon III Period, Style Boulle
Located in Warsaw, PL
, etc.
The main elementsof this cabinet is ebony and turtle shell, with decorative details and gilded
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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Wood
Exceptional Japanese Iron and Mixed Metal Lidded Box
Located in Christchurch, GB
the minutest detail. The shell of the turtle lifts off to reveal a small silver lined storage
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Metal, Silver, Iron
19th-century Carved, Painted and Gilt tortoise shell, 'the Cosmic Turtle'
Located in Amsterdam, NL
or World-bearing Turtle
Probably Germany, late 19th century
L. 32 x W. 26 x H. 20 cm
Provenance
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Late 19th Century Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold Leaf
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H 7.88 in W 10.24 in D 12.6 in
Late 19th Century Japanese Carved Hardwood Okimono of a Man, circa 1890
Located in Central England, GB
resting and a turtle shell sun hat hangs below. On his side hanging from his waist sash, there is a simple
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19th Century Japanese Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Hardwood
H 28.35 in W 14.18 in D 11.82 in
Japanese Bronze Folk Art Kappa, circa 1930
Located in South Burlington, VT
details including his stunning inspired "turtle shell back" from casting.
Photography
Our last two
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture of "Pagasus Carrying the Poet to the Regions of Dreams"
By Jean Alexandre Joseph Falguière 1
Located in Paris, FR
. The turtle-shell lyre in his left hand indicates that he is a poet. The whole piece rests on a round
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Bronze
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 27.96 in
18th Original Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Carey Inlays
Located in Miami, FL
furniture with sea turtle shell are explained by the shortage of material, it was necessary to import
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Bronze
A marine specimen: a pair of sea turtle carapace, Italy 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
A wunderkammer marine specimen: an ancient pair of shells or carapaces of a hawksbill sea turtle
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Wood, Sea turtle
Giant Victorian Taxidermy Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extremely rare giant Victorian taxidermy Loggerhead sea turtle
England, 19th century
The
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Animal Skin, Epoxy Resin, Paint
Italian style "bargueño". Tortoiseshell, wood, bronze. 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
price and high demand for furniture with sea turtle shell can be explained by the scarcity of material
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18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Bronze
Charming Japanese Bronze Turtle Okimono by Seimin
Located in Christchurch, GB
Period 1868-1912, bronze okimono group of a cluster of turtles, possibly Japanese pond terrapins, the
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Bronze
Maya Redware Turtle Bowl, c. 600-900 AD
Located in Chicago, IL
suggestive of a turtle peeking out of its shell. Although the precise date of the piece is unknown, this
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15th Century and Earlier Central American Pre-Columbian Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Ceramic
Large Japanese Bronze and Shakudo Okimono Turtles - Jomi Eisuke
By Eisuke Miyao 1
Located in Christchurch, GB
exceptional quality Meiji period (1868-1912) okimono group of infant turtles clambering upon the larger adult
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Bronze
Diversity in Carapace: A Study of Turtle Patterns and Colors, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
This print depicts three turtles, each with distinct patterns and colors on their shells and skin
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1840s Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Paper
Faberge Ruby Agate Turtle Julius Rappoport Workmaster .875 Silver Tortoise 1910
By Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
This is a magnificent Faberge Turtle or Tortoise in Silver with Ruby Eyes and a carved Agate Shell
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Agate, Ruby, Silver
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H 2.5 in W 1.25 in
Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Diamond Demantoid 14K Gold Antique Turtle Brooch
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized and dimensional turtle with a textured head, legs and tail
Featuring a
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Antique Japanese Wood Carving of Two Minogames 'Mythological Turtle', 18th C
Located in North Miami, FL
A sculpture of 2 Minogame turtles with their distinctive fan-like tails. The smaller turtle is
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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Black Starr & Frost Edwardian Pearl Diamond Platinum 14K Gold Antique Turtle Pin
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized gold turtle sporting a blister pearl shell measuring 19.0 x22.0 mm
Cream in
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1910s Edwardian Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Turtle Brooch in Yellow Gold and Silver set with Diamond and Ruby
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Turtle Brooch in Yellow Gold and Silver set with Diamond and Ruby
This antique turtle
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Early 1900s European Retro Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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W 0.83 in D 0.52 in L 1.19 in
19th Century Italian Fish Sculpture from Antique Elements
Located in Dallas, TX
shell, a sea shell and a sharks jaw. Creates a fun whimsical vibe!!
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19th Century Italian Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Shell, Wood, Marine turtle
Mexican Cabinet with Nacar Shell Inlays, the Base and the Columns are Bronze
Located in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas
, rare and luxurious model being covered with a turtle and mother of pearl shell.
A close copy of this
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1740s Mexican American Colonial Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Wood
H 71.26 in W 61.03 in D 15.75 in
Georgian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
.
Tortoiseshell describes a type of decorative material made from the shells of certain species of sea turtles
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Silver
Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
decorative material made from the shells of certain species of sea turtles. The shells of these turtles are
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1810s British Regency Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Shell
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H 5.91 in W 7.87 in D 5.12 in
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
(material obtained from the horn mass of turtle carapaces, used in ornamentation since antiquity). Boulle
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Bronze
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
from the shells of certain species of sea turtles. The shells of these turtles are composed of a hard
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
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H 4.72 in W 7.87 in D 4.72 in
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
French antique Boulle cabinet.
Wood is decorated with inlaid brass and turtle, bronze details
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Bronze
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
is decorated with inlaid brass and turtle, bronze details outside.
Inside the cabinet there are two
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Bronze
Antique George III Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
from the shells of certain species of sea turtles. The shells of these turtles are composed of a hard
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Silver
Antique English Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars & Sons
By Leuchars & Son
Located in Northampton, GB
describes a type of decorative material made from the shells of certain species of sea turtles. The shells
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Brass
American Cast Bronze Garden Fountain with Figural Boy Holding Koi Fish. C. 1870
Located in Hollywood, SC
shell form scrolled base with turtle at his feet, Late 19th century.
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1870s American American Empire Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Bronze, Copper
H 54.5 in W 28 in D 31 in
19th C. Royal Copenhagen* Parian Aesthetic Movement Vase by Anna Plenge, 1870
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with a giant sea turtle at his side, holding a cornucopia shell vase.
Overall Measurements:
13.5
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19th Century Danish Aesthetic Movement Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Porcelain
H 13.5 in W 7.5 in D 7 in
Antique Schutz-Marke Celluloid Head Leather Body Boy Doll Scotch Bonnet
Located in Dayton, OH
soon Schildkröt dolls with the turtle trademark were sent out into the shops. The company was the
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Ceramic, Leather, Plastic
Japanese Cast Bronze "Longevity" Mirror, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
of longevity. The mirror is centered around a turtle, its domed shell pieced to allow a cord to be
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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Bronze
Crustacean Varieties in Drapiez's Natural Sciences Dictionary, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
to a crab from the genus Leucosia, known for its rounded shape and smooth shell.
4. "Anthea raboteux
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1840s Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Paper
Japanese Fine Antique Gilt and Red Lacquer Lotus Bud Flower, Edo Period 19th C
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanse monk and collector
History of the Japanese turtle "minogame"
One of the most famous is the
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1840s Japanese Edo Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Wood
H 17 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
Tyrannosaurus Rex Tooth in Fossil Matrix
Located in London, GB
well as multiple fragments of terrapin plastron (the bottom side of the shell that lies beneath the
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Other
Mediterranean Capriccio, Oil on canvas by Abraham Storck, circa 1680
By Abraham Jansz Storck
Located in Paris, FR
( Well Known French Expert in Paris)
Within a tortoise-shell Turtle
This oil on canvas of the golden age
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Canvas
Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Vase Painted by Ryozan for the Yasuda Company
Located in Newark, England
of the generation.
Minogame 蓑亀 are long-lived turtles with long strands of algae growing from their
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
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H 7.28 in Dm 6.1 in
Fine Japanese Black and Gold Lacquer Sageju-Bako - Picnic Box
Located in PARIS, FR
Confucius (such as goodness, righteousness and wisdom).
The left boxes are patterned with turtles, plum
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Lacquer
Framed Antique Japanese Embroidery Fukusa Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
fortune. In front of the old couple, there is also a Minogame, the long-lived turtle with long strands of
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Silk, Wood
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
Located in Warsaw, PL
had created all by himself from the shell of a turtle. To repay Hermes for his kindness, Apollo
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
Located in Warsaw, PL
had created all by himself from the shell of a turtle. To repay Hermes for his kindness, Apollo
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Bronze
Agate Cup with Jewelled and Enamelled Gold and Silver-Gilt Mounts by Morel
By Jean-Valentin Morel
Located in London, GB
-shaped silver-gilt plinth, which rests on four feet. These feet take the form of turtles, who carry the
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Early 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Agate, Gold, Enamel, Silver
H 10.83 in W 13 in D 7.09 in
Japanese Lacquered Basin with Ear-Shaped Handles 'Mimidarai', 17th Century
Located in Milano, IT
.
Turtles are noted for their long lifespan. In addition, with their dome-shaped upper shell, flat lower
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17th Century Japanese Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Wood
H 5.91 in W 10.63 in D 12.6 in
English 18th Century Oak Dresser Base with 6 Drawers & 2 Cabinet Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Turtle Creek Blvd. C4
1066 Centre St.
2896 Maybank Hwy.
4513 Old Shell Rd. Bldg. 1 2nd Flr.
4445 1/2
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18th Century English Antique Turtle Shell
Materials
Oak
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