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19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell

19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell

20thC "Blonde" Turtle Shell On A Metal Mount By Anthony Redmile, London c.1970
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th Century “blond” turtle shell later mounted on metal stand by the renowned
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20th Century British Other Natural Specimens

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Metal

Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell

Antique English Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Faced In Boxwood From our Tea Caddy collection, we are thrilled to offer this Antique Blonde
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Caddies

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Silver Plate

Gucci Blonde Tortoise Cat Eye Tinted Sunglasses
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
sophistication. Crafted with a distinctive blonde tortoise shell frame, these sunglasses exude timeless elegance
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Late 20th Century Italian Sunglasses

Memento mori: a snuffbox in blonde tortoiseshell, gold, white agate. France 1820
Located in Milan, IT
Round Cylindrical snuffbox, regular, consisting of a base and a removable interlocking lid. On the lid a ring in smooth pink gold, which stops a glass lens. Inside a rare Memento mor...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Tobacco Accessories

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Agate, Gold

Huge Faux Carapace Giant South American Amazonian River Turtle Shell
Located in Lowestoft, GB
piece created by a artist etc. An oversized faux blonde river Turtle shell, formed in fibreglass with a
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20th Century English Animal Sculptures

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Fiberglass

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Victorian Scottish Agate Padlock Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian Scottish agate padlock with blonde faux tortoise shell chunky link bracelet. This
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian More Bracelets

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Tortoise Box
Located in Dallas, TX
shape, beautiful blonde shell
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Tortoise Box
Tortoise Box
H 4 in W 10 in D 7.5 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
A 19th Century Polished Blonde Turtle Shell
Located in London, GB
A 19th century polished blonde turtle shell
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Taxidermy

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

Scrimshaw Blonde Turtle Shell Carapace, Early 20th Century Taxidermy
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 'SCRIMSHAW' GIANT AMAZON RIVER OR ARRAU TURTLE SHELL (PDOCNEMIS EXPANSA) Marked John Clayton
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Early 20th Century Taxidermy

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Marine turtle

Blonde Tortoise-Shell Tea Caddy with Fitted Interior, c. 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency style Tea Caddy in Blonde Tortoise-Shell, retaining its original fitted interior
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Antique 19th Century English Tea Caddies

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 "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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Sea 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

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

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

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

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Sea turtle

Antique Regency Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A rare late Regency period blonde tortoiseshell tea caddy having pagoda top and silver strung
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell

"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

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

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Tortoise Shell

19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Faux Ivory Ring Box
Located in Dallas, TX
most beautiful blonde t/shell and faux ivory fretwork or frieze work. It sits on four carved faux
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes

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Bone, Tortoise Shell, Sandalwood

19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Faux Ivory Ring Box
Located in Dallas, TX
most beautiful blonde t/shell and faux ivory fretwork or frieze work. It sits on 4 carved faux ivory
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Jewelry Boxes

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Bone, Shell, Sandalwood

Pair of Two-Tone Nightstands
By White & Newton, Paul McCobb
Located in Houston, TX
cabinet. Drawer is in a blonde wood, contrasting the walnut shell. Black tapered legs are capped in brass.
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Pair of Two-Tone Nightstands
Pair of Two-Tone Nightstands
H 25.5 in W 16 in D 15.25 in
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Elegant Beech Chest of Drawers
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in London, GB
that both the carved solid wood handles and blonde interior contrast with the shell of the chest. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Beech

19C Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Bone Trinket Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Vizagapatam, India in circa 1860-1880. Sandalwood box covered in gloriously patinated blonde shell with
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes

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Bone, Shell, Sandalwood

19th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Expandable and Foldable Book Rack
Located in Dallas, TX
with faux ivory. Both ends are completely covered in glorious faux blonde shell and bone or faux ivory
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Magazine Racks and Stands

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Bone, Shell, Sandalwood

Scrimshaw Blonde Turtle Shell Carapace, 19th Century Taxidermy
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 'SCRIMSHAW' giant amazon river or Arrau turtle shell (Pdocnemis Expansa), 19th century Of
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Antique 19th Century Taxidermy

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Marine turtle

Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Box
Located in Grange-Over-Sands, GB
A blonde tortoiseshell box with gold mounts. The ivory stringing to the edges has in some places
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Antique 1790s Decorative Boxes

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Tortoise Shell

Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Box
Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Box
H 2.76 in W 8.47 in D 6.5 in
Antique English Blonde Tortoiseshell Hinged Card Holder
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Antique English blonde tortoiseshell card holder with locking hinge. Monogrammed to silver
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Tortoise Shell

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

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Tortoise Shell

Antique Blonde English Cattle Bone 1790 Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy Box Very Unique
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique blonde English cattle bone 1790 tortoiseshell tea caddy box, Skeleton lock no key, with
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Antique 1790s English Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell

Antique Giant Blonde South American River Turtle Carapace, circa 1880
By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1
Located in London, GB
Antique example from circa 1880, bears the scars and patina of over 120 years and more. The shell
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Antique 1880s Brazilian International Style Taxidermy

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Marine turtle

For Christian Dior - Blonde Tortoise Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bleached Tortoise Shell Mounted with Steel
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Vintage 1970s Statues

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Metal, Stainless Steel

Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Ivory edging and silver escutcheon. The Interior has a
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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

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Tortoise Shell, Ivory

Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
H 4.75 in W 7.5 in D 4 in
Superb Blonde Tea Caddy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The epitome of Georgian elegance. Fine bow Front Design with a "dome" top. Original interior lids. Brass ball feet.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

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Brass

Superb Blonde Tea Caddy
Superb Blonde Tea Caddy
H 5 in W 8 in D 4.75 in
Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Exquisite blonde tented top tortoiseshell tea caddy with bone edges and stringing. The top features
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Antique 18th Century British George III Tea Caddies

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Silver

Italian Blonde Tortoiseshell and Silver Box
Located in London, GB
An early twentieth century Italian silver mounted blonde tortoiseshell box, the silver with
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Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver

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Silver

Petite 19th Century Blonde Tea Caddy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Square form with interior wood lid. A fine Georgian caddy. A superbly rare size.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Tea Caddies

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Metal

Petite 19th Century Blonde Tea Caddy
Petite 19th Century Blonde Tea Caddy
H 5.25 in W 3.75 in D 3 in
Regency Blonde Pagoda Topped Tea Caddy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine 200 years old caddy superbly fashioned with a pagoda form top. The caddy retains its interior lids. Beautiful scale and style.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

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Silver

Regency Blonde Pagoda Topped Tea Caddy
Regency Blonde Pagoda Topped Tea Caddy
H 5.25 in W 6.75 in D 3.75 in
Louis Vuitton travelling case
Located in London, GB
and a large photograph frame all in blonde tortoise-shell and Sterling silver, each individual piece
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Early 20th Century French Trunks and Luggage

Edwardian Swallow Wedding Comb in 18 Karats Gold
Located in PARIS, FR
bakelite (imitating blonde tortoise shell). Wedding hair comb, Art Nouveau period - Edwardian period
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau More Jewelry

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Miniature Tent-Top Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, of Decagonal Form
Located in London, GB
A Very elegant and rare blonde tortoiseshell tea caddy of decagonal form with silver metal shield
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell

Alexander McQueen Oversized Tortoise Shell Sunglasses
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Annapolis, MD
Bright blonde oversized tortoise shell acetate sunglasses. Condition: Good used condition, hardly
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sunglasses

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DC-3, Dakota aircraft reduced model scale model. Handcrafted in aluminium foil, with engraved metal rivets, 1936. .
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21st Century and Contemporary British Models and Miniatures

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English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
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Antique Early 19th Century English Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell

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Blonde Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the blonde shell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A blonde shell — often made from animal skin, marine turtle and bone — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect blonde shell — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each blonde shell bearing Regency, Georgian or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made blonde shell over the years, but those crafted by J. Antony Redmile are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Blonde Shell?

The average selling price for a blonde shell at 1stDibs is $6,490, while they’re typically $1,485 on the low end and $12,140 for the highest priced.