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Magnificent And Fine  Chinese Six-Panel Screen
Magnificent And Fine  Chinese Six-Panel Screen

Magnificent And Fine Chinese Six-Panel Screen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

, an ox, a deer, a turtle, and a fish. Along with figures in gilt landscapes at their various tasks

Category

19th Century Qing Antique Turtle

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Heriz Rug Oversize Unusual Design
Heriz Rug Oversize Unusual Design

Heriz Rug Oversize Unusual Design

Located in Ferrara, IT

colors of this rug are simply stunning. The bold polychrome turtle-palmettes, rosettes, and floral vine

Category

19th Century Azerbaijani Heriz Serapi Antique Turtle

Materials

Wool

Bronze Sculpture of "Pagasus Carrying the Poet to the Regions of Dreams"
Bronze Sculpture of "Pagasus Carrying the Poet to the Regions of Dreams"

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

Category

1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Turtle

Materials

Bronze

Rare and Important Late 19th Century Over Life Size Bronze Torchere by J Coutan
Rare and Important Late 19th Century Over Life Size Bronze Torchere by J Coutan

Rare and Important Late 19th Century Over Life Size Bronze Torchere by J Coutan

By Thiebaut Freres

Located in Long Island City, NY

Freres Jules-Félix Coutan Modeled as a classically clad female musician holding a “turtle shell” lyre

Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Turtle

Materials

Bronze

Tahan Paris Signed French Napoleon III Period Convertible Wine Cooler Tray Table
Tahan Paris Signed French Napoleon III Period Convertible Wine Cooler Tray Table

Tahan Paris Signed French Napoleon III Period Convertible Wine Cooler Tray Table

By Jean-Pierre Tahan, Tahan Paris, André-Charles Boulle

Located in Forney, TX

, Texas. Turtle Creek & Dallas Estates catalog. Garrett was pleased to present the contents of a fine

Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Turtle

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

The Poems of William Shakespeare, Essex House Press
The Poems of William Shakespeare, Essex House Press

The Poems of William Shakespeare, Essex House Press

Located in Middletown, NY

, Sonnets, Lover's Complaint, Poems from the Passionate Pilgrim, The Phoenix and Turtle, Lyrics, songs and

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Turtle

Materials

Paper

Welsh Oak Tall Case Clock
Welsh Oak Tall Case Clock

Welsh Oak Tall Case Clock

Located in Woodbury, CT

This tall case clock has a beautifully painted enamel face with a pair of turtle doves featured

Category

19th Century British Georgian Antique Turtle

Materials

Oak, Mahogany

Japanese Bronze Kappa
Japanese Bronze Kappa

Japanese Bronze Kappa

Located in PARIS, FR

Japanese folklore having the appearance of an anthropomorphic turtle. His skull is either slightly

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Turtle

Materials

Bronze

Antique Karabagh Gallery Size Runner, circa 1890s
Antique Karabagh Gallery Size Runner, circa 1890s

Antique Karabagh Gallery Size Runner, circa 1890s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

intricate arrangement of floral motifs repeats across the entire surface of the rug while large turtle

Category

1890s Central Asian Antique Turtle

Materials

Wool

Set of Three Italian Early 19th Century Gouaches
Set of Three Italian Early 19th Century Gouaches

Set of Three Italian Early 19th Century Gouaches

By Michelangelo Maestri

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

ridding the waters, one on a dolphin, one on a seashell pull by turtles, one holding a triton on a

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Turtle

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Large Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Edo/Meiji period, Japan
Large Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Edo/Meiji period, Japan

Large Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Edo/Meiji period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

nashiji ground. The cover of the box features five reserves: 1. Three minogame (turtles with long tails

Category

1860s Japanese Meiji Antique Turtle

Materials

Softwood, Lacquer

Covered Vase with Atlantes, attr. to A. Giroux, France, circa 1880
Covered Vase with Atlantes, attr. to A. Giroux, France, circa 1880

Covered Vase with Atlantes, attr. to A. Giroux, France, circa 1880

By Alphonse Giroux et Cie

Located in PARIS, FR

decoration in relief. The lid, symbolizing Night, is decorated with a turtle, a moon, a dragon flying among

Category

1860s French Napoleon III Antique Turtle

Materials

Bronze

Collection of Various Black and White and Colour Woodcuts
Collection of Various Black and White and Colour Woodcuts

Collection of Various Black and White and Colour Woodcuts

Located in Roma, IT

, ceremonial dresses, floral decorations, combs, pots, turtles and other subjects. The book was designed and

Category

Early 19th Century Modern Antique Turtle

Materials

Woodcut

Meiji Period High Quality Japanese Bronze Vase by Yoshida Zo
Meiji Period High Quality Japanese Bronze Vase by Yoshida Zo

Meiji Period High Quality Japanese Bronze Vase by Yoshida Zo

Located in Dallas, TX

cherry blossom flowers. 3 birds on each panel (total of 6) and we think they are ”Oriental Turtle Doves

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Archaistic Antique Turtle

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Indian Agra Rug, Timeless Elegance Meets Stylish Durability
Antique Indian Agra Rug, Timeless Elegance Meets Stylish Durability

Antique Indian Agra Rug, Timeless Elegance Meets Stylish Durability

Located in Dallas, TX

. Encircled by a turtle vine scroll border, accented with an inner rosette guard band and an outer carnation

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Neoclassical Antique Turtle

Materials

Cotton

Cool & Earthy Mystical Village Tribal Rug
Cool & Earthy Mystical Village Tribal Rug

Cool & Earthy Mystical Village Tribal Rug

Located in Milwaukee, WI

, otherwise known as the turtle border or samavar border that you will find in the most sought-after pieces of

Category

1920s Tribal Antique Turtle

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Japanese Carved Hardwood Okimono of a Man, circa 1890
Late 19th Century Japanese Carved Hardwood Okimono of a Man, circa 1890

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

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Turtle

Materials

Hardwood

"Boy Balancing on Water Jug, " Whimsical Art Deco Bronze Nude
"Boy Balancing on Water Jug, " Whimsical Art Deco Bronze Nude

"Boy Balancing on Water Jug, " Whimsical Art Deco Bronze Nude

Located in Philadelphia, PA

the water, often holding aquatic creatures such as a frogs, ducks or turtles.

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Turtle

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Four Japanese Lacquered Sake Cups Meiji Period
Four Japanese Lacquered Sake Cups Meiji Period

Four Japanese Lacquered Sake Cups Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

fairytale "The legend of Urashimako", who rescued a fairy turtle and was rewarded to a trip to the dragon's

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Turtle

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako

Located in Atlanta, GA

background of an octagonal turtle back pattern with a four-petal fleur. The top tier features festival tents

Category

19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Turtle

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Framed Japanese Festival Kimono with Tsutshugaki Dye
Framed Japanese Festival Kimono with Tsutshugaki Dye

Framed Japanese Festival Kimono with Tsutshugaki Dye

Located in Atlanta, GA

composition of bamboo, plum blossom, pine branches, cranes and turtle, all auspicious symbols in Japanese

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Turtle

Materials

Textile, Acrylic

19th Century English Gold Polychrome Paneled Side Cabinet
19th Century English Gold Polychrome Paneled Side Cabinet

19th Century English Gold Polychrome Paneled Side Cabinet

By Jas Shoolbred & Co.

Located in London, GB

frames; a single shelf to the interior; the side panels dressed with trellis work, and turtle doves

Category

19th Century British Louis XVI Antique Turtle

Materials

Ormolu

The Octagonal Sovereign: An Antique Turkish Heriz Masterpiece of Imperial Grace
The Octagonal Sovereign: An Antique Turkish Heriz Masterpiece of Imperial Grace

The Octagonal Sovereign: An Antique Turkish Heriz Masterpiece of Imperial Grace

Located in Dallas, TX

, allowing them to emerge with painterly depth. Enclosing the composition, the celebrated Samovar turtle vine

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Heriz Serapi Antique Turtle

Materials

Wool

Agate Cup with Jewelled and Enamelled Gold and Silver-Gilt Mounts by Morel
Agate Cup with Jewelled and Enamelled Gold and Silver-Gilt Mounts by Morel

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

Category

Early 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Turtle

Materials

Agate, Gold, Enamel, Silver

Framed Antique Japanese Embroidery Fukusa Panel
Framed Antique Japanese Embroidery Fukusa Panel

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

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Turtle

Materials

Silk, Wood

Summer Bakelite Wardrobe, 1930s
Summer Bakelite Wardrobe, 1930s

Summer Bakelite Wardrobe, 1930s

Located in New York, NY

/> Bow: Tortoise Bakelite (2.25" x 1"): $250 Turtle: Tortoise Bakelite (1.75" x 1,25"): $300

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Turtle

Japanese Lacquer Ryoshibako Document Box Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquer Ryoshibako Document Box Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquer Ryoshibako Document Box Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

and pine trees frame the view point. Flocks of crane fly in the sky and two turtles sun themselves by

Category

19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Turtle

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

20th Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Inlays & Mounts
20th Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Inlays & Mounts

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

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Turtle

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Oriental Bronze Japanese Kagami Handled Mirror
19th Century Oriental Bronze Japanese Kagami Handled Mirror

19th Century Oriental Bronze Japanese Kagami Handled Mirror

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

marital fidelity and bliss while turtles symbolized longevity, pine, plum and bamboo trees were common

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Turtle

Materials

Bronze

The Pastoral Reverie: An Antique Botanical Masterpiece of Rustic Splendor
The Pastoral Reverie: An Antique Botanical Masterpiece of Rustic Splendor

The Pastoral Reverie: An Antique Botanical Masterpiece of Rustic Splendor

Located in Dallas, TX

leaves, stylized florals, rosettes, and organic shapes. It is enclosed with samovar turtle border flanked

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Antique Turtle

Materials

Wool

1920's Caucasian Karabakh Carpet with Modern Style
1920's Caucasian Karabakh Carpet with Modern Style

1920's Caucasian Karabakh Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

turtle and vine scroll border, which acts as both a protective and decorative element, framing the design

Category

Early 20th Century Armenian Spanish Colonial Antique Turtle

Materials

Wool

Italian style "bargueño". Tortoiseshell, wood, bronze. 18th century.
Italian style "bargueño". Tortoiseshell, wood, bronze. 18th century.

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

Category

18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Turtle

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Turtle Scatter Pin Brooch
Victorian Turtle Scatter Pin Brooch

Victorian Turtle Scatter Pin Brooch

Located in London, GB

A Victorian turtle scatter pin brooch, the brooch comprising a pair of turtles, each turtle

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Turtle

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Tiffany Japonesque Applied Hand-Hammered Turtle Bowl
Antique Tiffany Japonesque Applied Hand-Hammered Turtle Bowl

Antique Tiffany Japonesque Applied Hand-Hammered Turtle Bowl

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

wavy mouth rim and foot ring. Applied turtles waddling amidst engraved and acid-etched vegetation

Category

Late 19th Century American Japonisme Antique Turtle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique German Hanau Van Dyck-Style Charles I Equestrian Figural Box
Antique German Hanau Van Dyck-Style Charles I Equestrian Figural Box

Antique German Hanau Van Dyck-Style Charles I Equestrian Figural Box

By J.D. Schleissner & Söhne 1, Hanau

Located in New York, NY

turtle. Marks include fineness stamp and Hanau maker’s stamp (JD Schleissner & Söhne). Weight: 67.3 troy

Category

Early 20th Century German Edwardian Antique Turtle

Materials

Silver

Japanese Children with Tortoise
Japanese Children with Tortoise

Japanese Children with Tortoise

By Harry Humphrey Moore

Located in New York, NY

teases a passing turtle, a traditional symbol of wisdom, patience, and longevity. Another boy sits

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Turtle

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

17th Century Italian Handmade Turtle Gold Picture France
17th Century Italian Handmade Turtle Gold Picture France

17th Century Italian Handmade Turtle Gold Picture France

Located in Cosenza, IT

made of turtle and has circular lines of gold inserted which give a very sophisticated touch to the

Category

Late 17th Century Italian Modern Antique Turtle

Materials

Gold

Turtle Jewel Box
Turtle Jewel Box

Turtle Jewel Box

Unavailable|$650

Turtle Jewel Box

Located in Berlin, DE

antique glass turtle with carapace cover in original size to keep jewels

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Turtle

Materials

Glass

Simulated-Turtle Shell
Simulated-Turtle Shell

Simulated-Turtle Shell

Unavailable|$5,326

Simulated-Turtle Shell

Located in Milan, IT

simulated -turtle shell engraved at the top with crossed american flag and motto"e pluribus unum on

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Turtle

Antique Turtle Top Table, Medium
Antique Turtle Top Table, Medium

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

Category

19th Century American Rococo Revival Antique Turtle

Materials

Marble

1900's carved wood " turtle " boxe
1900's carved wood " turtle " boxe

1900's carved wood " turtle " boxe

Located in New York, NY

1900's carved wood "turtle " boxe Hand made One of a kind

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Turtle

Materials

Wood

Opal Ruby and Diamond Turtle Brooch
Opal Ruby and Diamond Turtle Brooch

Opal Ruby and Diamond Turtle Brooch

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning opal, diamond, and ruby turtle brooch is set in 18 kt. and silver. It weighs 17.9

Category

Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Turtle

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Studios Turtle Back Table Lamp
Tiffany Studios Turtle Back Table Lamp

Tiffany Studios Turtle Back Table Lamp

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

A Tiffany Studios leaded glass and bronze table lamp comprising a "Turtle Back Border" shade

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Turtle

Materials

Bronze

Earthenware Salt Glazed Turtle Salt Bottle
Earthenware Salt Glazed Turtle Salt Bottle

Earthenware Salt Glazed Turtle Salt Bottle

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

, reminiscent of a turtle shell, above a tapering body with a strong handle. Measures: 5 ½ x 9 x 10 inches.

Category

19th Century German Antique Turtle

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Victorian Cut Steel Turtle Brooch
Antique Victorian Cut Steel Turtle Brooch

Antique Victorian Cut Steel Turtle Brooch

Located in New York, NY

C.1860. Victorian cut steel turtle/tortoise brooch. The brooch has c-clasp, and is in very good

Category

1860s British Victorian Antique Turtle

Materials

Cut Steel

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Antique Turtle For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique turtle for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wool and metal, every antique turtle was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique turtle — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique turtle made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. A well-made antique turtle has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tiffany Studios, Weller Pottery and Antoine-Louis Barye are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Turtle?

Prices for an antique turtle start at $25 and top out at $862,126 with the average selling for $5,118.