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Antique Turtle Shells

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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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

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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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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Table Mirrors

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Marine turtle

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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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Sea turtle

Giant Turtle Shell or Carapace
Giant Turtle Shell or Carapace
H 44 in W 33 in D 14 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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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets

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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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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Historical Memorabilia

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Bronze

Turtle shell Table lamp chrome 4 bulbs , italy 1970
By Romeo, Romeo Rega, Dior Home
Located in DÉNIA, ES
style of turtle shells, typically evoking a vintage or antique aesthetic. Here are some reasons why
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

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Chrome

1930s French Bulldog Brush with Turtle Shell Head, Europe
Located in Antwerp, BE
painted head of a Frenchie. The dog's head is made of filled turtle shell, celluloid with plaster and has
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Tableware

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Straw

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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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Hardwood

19th Century Italian Fish Sculpture from Antique Elements
Located in Dallas, TX
Very unique 19th century Italian fish sculpture made from antique elements. Includes a tortoise
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Antique 19th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Shell, Wood, Marine turtle

Alfred James Perry, Mid-Century Turtle Bookends, Signed & Dated, circa 1950
Located in Chatham, ON
ALFRED JAMES PERRY - mid-century - folk art - turtle form bookends - articulated shell and features
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

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Softwood

"Boy Riding a Turtle" Wind-Up Toy; by J. Chein, circa 1930s
By J. Chein & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
occasionally "sticks". Of American manufacturer (marked on the left of center of the shell of the turtle), the
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys

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Tin

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 Scholar's Objects

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Stone

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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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies

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Silver

Antique George III Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Antique George III Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
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H 4.3 in W 6.9 in D 3.75 in
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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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

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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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

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Silk, Wood

Antique Schutz-Marke Celluloid Head Leather Body Boy Doll Scotch Bonnet
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1903 antique doll by Schutz-Marke Germany with celluloid head and jointed leather body
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Toys and Dolls

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Ceramic, Leather, Plastic

Antique Chippendale Style Rope Carved Mahogany Ball and Claw Parlor Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chippendale style rope carved mahogany ball and claw parlor side table. Item features shell
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20th Century American Chippendale Tables

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Mahogany

Japanese Fine Antique Gilt and Red Lacquer Lotus Bud Flower, Edo Period 19th C
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions, a rare find, stem #3 Antique Original Japanese temple
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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
ornaments, Boulle-style furniture is nowadays valuable items on the antiques market. The creator of this
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

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Bronze

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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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

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
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets

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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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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Historical Memorabilia

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Tortoise Shell, Wood

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
French antique Boulle cabinet. Boulle one of France’s leading cabinetmakers, whose fashion of
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

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 Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Crustacean Varieties in Drapiez's Natural Sciences Dictionary, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
This original hand-colored antique engraving appears to depict a variety of crustaceans, which are
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Antique 1840s Prints

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Paper

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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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

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Marble

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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Antique 1890s French Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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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Antique 17th Century Japanese Lacquer

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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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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Cabinet
H 42.52 in W 47.25 in D 17.33 in
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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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Buffets

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Bronze

French 19th Century Napoleon III  Period Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III  Period Cabinet
H 42.52 in W 47.25 in D 17.33 in

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English Victorian Monumental Bird Cage
By Henry Jones
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian bronze and copper octagonal shaped monumental bird cage with a gilt pierced dome & finial top raised on 8 swirl iron legs. (Patent #1107831-Henry Jones)
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bird Cages

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Copper, Iron, Bronze

Capiz Turtle Shell Form
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century turtle shell form crafted in capiz with striking stylized detail and presented on a custom metal stand. Height without stand: 20"
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20th Century American Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

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Shell

Capiz Turtle Shell Form
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H 26 in W 16 in D 4 in
Pair of 17th Century Renaissance Style Carved Panels from France
Located in Dallas, TX
These phenomenal hand-carved architectural panels date to the 1600s. They are completely carved in relief, and they are in the Renaissance style with motifs of scrolling rinceaux at ...
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Antique 17th Century French Renaissance Panelling

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Wood

Waterford Cut Crystal Horse Racing Tall Jar Trophy Award
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Waterford cut glass lead crystal horse racing trophy made into a tall narrow lidded jar or apothecary jar that has an etched horse head and is engraved Awarded at Fountain of Youth S...
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1990s Northern Irish Jars

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Crystal

English Country House Bar Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A very finely carved flame mahogany veneered architectural bar cabinet of the Althorp House façade, the upper section with a gabled brass galleried roof with 8 dormers, with a Spence...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George II Dry Bars

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Wood

English Country House Bar Cabinet
English Country House Bar Cabinet
H 82.25 in W 62.75 in D 22.75 in
Large Single Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on genuine coral base, the shell cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. Beautiful natural piece of art for d...
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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Coral

Antique English Blonde Tortoiseshell Hinged Card Holder
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Antique English blonde tortoiseshell card holder with locking hinge. Please view all photographs for damage.
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Tortoise Shell

19th-century Carved, Painted and Gilt tortoise shell, 'the Cosmic Turtle'
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly unusual carved painted, gilt and gem-set tortoise carapace resembling the mythical Cosmic or World-bearing Turtle Probably Germany, late 19th century L. 32 x W. 26 x H. 20...
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Antique Late 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Multi-gemstone, Gold Leaf

20th Century French Ceramic Ash Tray by Hermes
By Hermès
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A ceramic ashtray by Hermes, made in France in the latter half of the 20th century. These ashtrays have always been very collectable with the vintage models in particular. This one h...
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20th Century French Ceramics

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Ceramic

20th Century French Ceramic Ash Tray by Hermes
20th Century French Ceramic Ash Tray by Hermes
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Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell, professionally mounted on solid onyx marble base, the shell is cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. Beautiful natural piece of ar...
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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Onyx

French Louis XVI Style Bookcase/China Cabinet, Ebonized Mahogany with Brass Trim
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a perfect example of Classic French Louis XVI design and available in your specific dimensions and finishes. Our Old Plank Workshop will build to suit, the old fashion way, b...
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2010s American Louis XVI Bookcases

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Bronze

1950s Sterling Silver English Padlocked Charm Bracelet with Seventeen Charms
Located in Haarlem, NL
This English 1950s heavy sterling silver bracelet has 17 large three-dimensional charms and opens or closes with a heart shaped padlock on a little safety chain. Some of the charm...
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Vintage 1950s British Collectible Jewelry

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Sterling Silver

Alpha Workshops Side Table in Specialty Finishes
By Alpha Workshops
Located in New York, NY
Alpha Workshops Side table in red and black Negoro Nuri lacquered finish. Tabouret with cut-out handles on both sides and a layered painted finish. Can be used for seating or as a ...
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2010s American Side Tables

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Paint, Wood

Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on solid brass base, the shell is cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. Beautiful natural piece of art for ...
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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra by Ferdinand Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Paul Dubois
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Five-Light Candelabra Cast by Barbedienne after the Models by Alexandre Falguière and Paul Dubois. Signed ‘FALGUIERE’ and ‘P. DUBOIS’ ...
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Antique 19th Century French Torchères

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Bronze

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 decorated with bone. The inside has a mirror and red felt lining.
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

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Bone, Tortoise Shell

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Antique Turtle Top Table, Medium
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
Rosewood and marble turtle top table. Four splayed legs with c- and s-scrolls sitting on casters
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Antique 19th Century American Rococo Revival Center Tables

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Marble

Antique Turtle Top Table, Medium
Antique Turtle Top Table, Medium
H 30 in W 41 in D 28 in
Pair of Lacquer Tables with Leather Samurai Armor Tops
Located in New York, NY
geometric pattern, meant to imitate the pattern on a turtle shell, is in gold.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Large Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique turtle shell with familiar iconic patterns and form that are complete with a plaque
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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Decorative Art

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Sea turtle, Tortoise Shell

Large Antique Turtle Shell
Large Antique Turtle Shell
H 26 in W 23 in L 26 in
Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An antique turtle shell proudly displaying one of mother nature's most iconic designs with its
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Early 20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Antique Turtle Shell
Antique Turtle Shell
H 23 in W 21 in D 7 in
Antique Turtle Shell Carapace
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen Authentic antique turtle
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Antique 19th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Antique Turtle Shell Carapace
Antique Turtle Shell Carapace
H 22 in W 20 in D 8 in
Whimsical Hand Painted Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Charleston, SC
Whimsical hand painted antique turtle shell.
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20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Shell

Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Turtle shell displaying one of mother nature's most iconic creations with classic color patterns
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

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Sea turtle

Antique Turtle Shell
Antique Turtle Shell
H 31 in W 25 in L 31 in
Antique Turtle Shell or Carapace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing turtle shell created by mother nature with its iconic form and variegated palette. In
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Early 20th Century Oceanic Victorian Natural Specimens

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Sea turtle

Antique Turtle Shell or Carapace
Antique Turtle Shell or Carapace
H 19 in W 12 in D 5 in
Antique Organic Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large antique turtle shell with its iconic form and lush variegated brown colors.
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

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Tortoise Shell, Sea turtle

Antique Organic Turtle Shell
Antique Organic Turtle Shell
H 29.5 in W 24 in D 7.5 in
Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen. Authentic antique turtle
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Antique 19th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen. Authentic antique turtle
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Antique 19th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Antique Hawksbill Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare antique Hawksbill turtle shell with a striking form and variegated natural organic tones. One
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

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Sea turtle

Antique Hawksbill Turtle Shell
Antique Hawksbill Turtle Shell
H 16 in W 11 in D 4.5 in
Antique Turtle or Tortoise Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Authentic antique tortoise shell displaying one of mother nature's most iconic designs.
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Early 20th Century American British Colonial Decorative Art

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Sea turtle

Antique Turtle or Tortoise Shell
Antique Turtle or Tortoise Shell
H 16 in W 15 in L 16 in
Large Antique Hawksbill Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large antique Hawksbill turtle shell with a striking form and variegated natural organic tones. One
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

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Sea turtle

Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here we present a rare giant sea turtle shell with its organic form and variegated colors. One of
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

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Sea turtle

Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell
Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell
H 35 in W 25 in D 13 in
Giant Sea Turtle Shell, Antique Natural History Specimen
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique sea turtle shell carapace, natural history specimen. Great vintage condition with
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Antique Early 1900s Natural Specimens

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Shell, Sea turtle

Antique Hawksbill Turtle Shell or Carapace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout antique hawksbill turtle shell with its iconic variegated color tones and sea inspired
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Early 20th Century Caribbean Edwardian Natural Specimens

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Sea turtle

Antique Turtle or Tortoise Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A prime example of one of mother natures most iconic creations with its organic form and alluring variegated design.
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20th Century American Edwardian Natural Specimens

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Tortoise Shell

Antique Turtle or Tortoise Shell
Antique Turtle or Tortoise Shell
H 19 in W 16 in D 4 in
Antique Authentic Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique authentic turtle shell with a luxurious buffed finish and an intriguing asymmetrical form
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Antique Early 1900s Philippine British Colonial Natural Specimens

Antique Authentic Turtle Shell
Antique Authentic Turtle Shell
H 16 in W 16 in D 4 in
Late 19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river
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Antique 19th Century South American Nautical Objects

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Marine turtle

Late 19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell
Late 19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell
H 22.45 in W 17.33 in D 8.27 in
Late 19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river
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Antique 19th Century South American Victorian Taxidermy

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Marine turtle

Late 19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell
Late 19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell
H 25.2 in W 19.3 in D 8.27 in
Antique 19th Century Blonde Turtle Shell On Mounted Stand, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning antique late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American
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Antique 19th Century South American Taxidermy

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Marine turtle

Antique 19th Century Blonde Turtle Shell on Mounted Stand, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning antique late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American
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Antique 19th Century South American Taxidermy

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Marine turtle

Regency turtle shell spoon box Holland 1835
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Antique 19 Century Dutch Spoon Box . .Nice curved shape. comes with its original
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Antique 1830s Dutch Regency Decorative Boxes

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Sea turtle

Regency turtle shell spoon box  Holland 1835
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H 1.97 in W 8.27 in D 5.91 in
Antique Victorian Turtle Shell with Natural Barnacles
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The iconic form of the turtle shell, out done only by its own distinct variegated colors and
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Very Large Turtle Shell Or Carpace
Located in Bradenton, FL
Immense antique 19th century taxidermy turtle shell with variegated color tones. Beautiful natural
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Antique 19th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Very Large Turtle Shell Or Carpace
Very Large Turtle Shell Or Carpace
H 11 in W 26.5 in D 32 in
19th-C Large Scale Victorian Turtle Shell
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful large scale 19th century turtle shell. It is in antique unvarnished condition
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Tortoise Shell

19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell, on a Lamp Mounted Stand
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river
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Antique 19th Century South American Taxidermy

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Marine turtle

19th Century Victorian "Blonde" Turtle Shell On Mounted Stand, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river
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Antique 19th Century South American Natural Specimens

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Marine turtle

19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell, on a Lamp Mounted Stand
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river
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Antique 19th Century South American Wall Lights and Sconces

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"Blonde" Turtle Shell on a Silver Plated Mount, A. Redmile, London, circa 1970
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell later mounted on a silver plated stand by the
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20th Century English Taxidermy

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Marine turtle

Late 19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell, on a Lamp Mounted Stand
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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Antique 19th Century South American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Sea turtle

Antique Taxidermy Turtle
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Few things on earth are as alluring and beautiful as a polished turtle shell and this antique
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20th Century American Organic Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Antique Taxidermy Turtle
Antique Taxidermy Turtle
H 6 in W 10 in D 18 in
Stunning Late 19th Century “Blond” Turtle Shell
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river
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Antique 19th Century Nautical Objects

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19th Century Victorian "Blonde" Turtle Shell On Mounted Stand, c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th Century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Taxidermy

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Metal

Antique Napoleon III Jardiniere with Turtle Shell and Mother-of-Pearl Inlays
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant 19th century Napoleon III turtle shell with mother-of-pearl inlays and bronze mounts
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Large Antique Tortoise Shell on Stand
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Very Unique Antique Green Turtle Shell. This Piece was acquired from a private collection where it
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Mid-20th Century Pacific Islands Natural Specimens

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Tortoise Shell

Tortoise Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique hand polished tortoise shell with its iconic form and classic variegated organic
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

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Sea turtle

Tortoise Shell
Tortoise Shell
H 26 in W 21 in D 9 in
Antique Stone Turtle Kame Intricately Carved Rare to Find 19thc. FREE SHIPPING
Located in South Burlington, VT
A good opportunity to acquire a rare Japanese hand-carved stone turtle "minogame", and dating to
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Granite

Antique Work of Carving a Turtle on a Japanese Stump / Wave Sculpture / Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an antique work of carving a turtle on an old stump. Probably from the Meiji-Taisho era
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Other

Antique 19th Century Victorian Mounted Blonde Turtleshell, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th century Victorian “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South
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Antique 19th Century Taxidermy

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Marine turtle

French Haviland Limoges Porcelain Hand Painted Crab & Turtle Oyster Plate
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A porcelain Oyster plate with six shell shaped wells, each showing a hand painted sea life specimen
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Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

French Louis XV Style Onyx Stone Turtle Top Centre Lamp Parlor Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th century French Louis XV style onyx stone turtle top table. Item features stunning shaped onyx
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

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Antique 19th Century Large Tortoiseshell or Carapace
Located in Kinderhook, NY
19th century tortoise / turtle shell or carapace of large size and beautiful coloration with
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Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table
Located in London, GB
. Tortoiseshell or tortoise shell is a material produced mainly from the shell of the hawksbill turtle, an
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Antique French Ebonized Boulle Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
is a material produced mainly from the shell of the hawksbill turtle, an endangered species. It was
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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Antique French Ebonized Boulle Display Cabinet
Antique French Ebonized Boulle Display Cabinet
H 63.39 in W 53.15 in D 13.78 in
Antique Boulle and Tortoiseshell Pier Cabinet
Located in London, GB
or tortoise shell is a material produced mainly from the shell of the hawksbill turtle, an endangered
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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Antique Boulle and Tortoiseshell Pier Cabinet
Antique Boulle and Tortoiseshell Pier Cabinet
H 44.1 in W 50.01 in D 16.15 in
Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table
Located in London, GB
produced mainly from the shell of the hawksbill turtle, an endangered species. It was widely used until the
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Antique 19th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables

Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table
Antique French Boulle Tortoiseshell Card Table
H 29.93 in W 31.89 in D 16.93 in
Antique Victorian Ebonised Boulle Bookcase Cabinet 1860
Located in London, GB
material produced mainly from the shell of the hawksbill turtle, an endangered species. It was widely used
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Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Antique Victorian Serpentine Boulle Corner Cabinet 1860
Located in London, GB
tortoise shell is a material produced mainly from the shell of the hawks bill turtle, an endangered
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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

Antique French Tortoiseshell Ormolu Mantle Clock c.1860
Located in London, GB
Tortoiseshell or tortoise shell is a material produced mainly from the shell of the hawksbill turtle, an
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Antique George IV Boulle Marquetry Inkstand circa 1820
Located in London, GB
mainly from the shell of the hawksbill turtle, an endangered species. It was widely used until the 1970s
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Antique Early 19th Century English Inkwells

Antique French Boulle Centre Table or Bureau Plat
Located in London, GB
from the shell of the hawksbill turtle, an endangered species. It was widely used until the 1970s in
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Antique 19th Century French Center Tables

Antique French Boulle and Tortoiseshell Card Table, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
). Tortoiseshell or tortoise shell is a material produced mainly from the shell of the hawksbill turtle, an
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables

19th Century Antique French Cast Iron Fireplace Coal Hod Black Garden Planter
Located in Shreveport, LA
the shape commonly referred to as a “turtle” due to the shell shaped body and splayed legs. Unique and
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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

19th Century Victorian Tortoiseshell Pins Box
Located in London, GB
shell of the hawksbill turtle, an endangered species. It was widely used until the 1970s in the
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Jamaican Colonial Engraved Tortoiseshell Comb-Case with Two Combs, Dated 1670
Located in Amsterdam, NL
the artist’s masterpiece. The Hawksbill Turtle’s shell was a widely used material and can be
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Antique 17th Century Jamaican Historical Memorabilia

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Silver

Ancient Concretion Geological Specimen
Located in Rochester, NY
Two concretions, antique geological specimens. One large shell form and one small round. A
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Natural Specimens

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Stone

19th Century French Gothic Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Coal Hod Garden Planter
Located in Shreveport, LA
the shape commonly referred to as a “turtle” due to the shell shaped body and splayed legs. Unique and
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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique turtle shell with the familiar shape and featuring patterns and textures that only mother
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Antique 19th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Antique Turtle Shell
Antique Turtle Shell
H 11 in W 9 in D 3 in
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Antique Turtle Shells For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique turtle shells for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique turtle shells was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, bone and tortoise shell. Antique turtle shells have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian antique turtle shells are consistently popular styles. Antique turtle shells have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Joseph Malekan are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Turtle Shells?

Antique turtle shells can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,950, while the lowest priced sells for $595 and the highest can go for as much as $8,900.