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Illinois White Gold Filled Rare Model Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch
Illinois White Gold Filled Rare Model Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch

Illinois White Gold Filled Rare Model Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

Cartier. He based it on Tortoises he saw holding up columns in a Greek Temple that was 3000 years old. The

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch with Flawless Original Dial
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch with Flawless Original Dial

Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch with Flawless Original Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

shape was originally designed by Louis Cartier. The Tortue, meaning "tortoise" in French was first

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape circa 1940's
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape circa 1940's

Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape circa 1940's

By Benrus

Located in Long Beach, CA

shape of a tortoise. Cartier was inspired by giant tortoises he found at the base of giant columns in

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Dueber Hampden Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa, 1919
Dueber Hampden Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa, 1919

Dueber Hampden Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch circa, 1919

Located in Long Beach, CA

Cartier, was based on Tortoises he saw holding up columns in a Greek Temple that was 3000 years old. Since

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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

Cartier, was based on Tortoises he saw holding up columns in a Greek Temple that was 3000 years old. Since

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped

Elgin Yellow Gold Filled from 1939 with Hand Engraved Monogram Tortue Shaped

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

it was an original design by Louis Cartier. He based it on Tortoises he saw holding up columns in a

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

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Cartier tortoise shell sunglasses
Cartier tortoise shell sunglasses

Cartier tortoise shell sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in Amman, JO

Cartier tortoise shell sunglasses. In excellent condition Hardware: Acetate Lens: Brown Size: 31/50

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21st Century and Contemporary French Sunglasses

Cartier 1990s Square Frame Tortoise Shell Sunglasses
Cartier 1990s Square Frame Tortoise Shell Sunglasses

Cartier 1990s Square Frame Tortoise Shell Sunglasses

By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Indulge in timeless elegance with these Cartier 1990s Square Frame Tortoise Shell Sunglasses

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1990s French Sunglasses

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold, Lapis, Turquoise & Diamond Tortoise Pin
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold, Lapis, Turquoise & Diamond Tortoise Pin

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold, Lapis, Turquoise & Diamond Tortoise Pin

By Cartier

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

An 18K Yellow Gold, Lapis, Turquoise & Diamond Tortoise Pin -

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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Diamond, 18k Gold

Must de Cartier Tank Gents 70s Manual Wind "Tortoise/Wood" Vermeil
Must de Cartier Tank Gents 70s Manual Wind "Tortoise/Wood" Vermeil

Must de Cartier Tank Gents 70s Manual Wind "Tortoise/Wood" Vermeil

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Must de Cartier Tank Gents Watch – 1970s Manual Wind Model: "Tortoise/Wood" Dial – Vermeil Case A

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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Vermeil

Cartier Tortue W1556362, Silver Dial, Roman Numerals
Cartier Tortue W1556362, Silver Dial, Roman Numerals

Cartier Tortue W1556362, Silver Dial, Roman Numerals

By Cartier

Located in Banbury, GB

Pioneering designer Louis Cartier imagined a tortoise-inspired watch, the Tortue, in 1912. At a

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2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Tiffany & Co. by Agassiz Platinum Ladies Art Deco Watch 1920's Dial by Stern
Tiffany & Co. by Agassiz Platinum Ladies Art Deco Watch 1920's Dial by Stern

Tiffany & Co. by Agassiz Platinum Ladies Art Deco Watch 1920's Dial by Stern

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

Tortoises that Louis Cartier from the house of Cartier saw holding up columns in a 3000-year-old Greek

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Tortue Shaped Watch from 1915
Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Tortue Shaped Watch from 1915

Rolex 18Kt Solid Gold Ladies Tortue Shaped Watch from 1915

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

, and with a distinctive style as well. The Cartier Tortue, meaning "tortoise" in French, has a long

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Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Illinois White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1920's Hand Engraved Case
Illinois White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1920's Hand Engraved Case

Illinois White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1920's Hand Engraved Case

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

Illinois watch is called a Tortue shape, The Tortue (meaning Tortoise), an original design by Louis Cartier

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Zenith Rare Two Tone 18Kt Gold  Art Deco Watch circa 1930's for Favre Leuba
Zenith Rare Two Tone 18Kt Gold  Art Deco Watch circa 1930's for Favre Leuba

Zenith Rare Two Tone 18Kt Gold Art Deco Watch circa 1930's for Favre Leuba

By Zenith Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

concept for the Tortue was based on giant stone Tortoises that Louis Cartier from the house of Cartier saw

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch circa 1934
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch circa 1934

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch circa 1934

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

first example of a Tortue Shape came from Louis Cartier, the Tortue, meaning "tortoise" in French, has

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

that it is a fine watch. The Tortue, meaning Tortoise was an original design by Louis Cartier. He

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Cartier Rimless Eyeglasses with Tortoise Shell Temples
Cartier Rimless Eyeglasses with Tortoise Shell Temples

Cartier Rimless Eyeglasses with Tortoise Shell Temples

By Cartier

Located in Surfside, FL

Cartier rimless eyeglasses with tortoise shell temples. Lens width 54mm, Bridge 16mm, Temple length

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20th Century Desk Accessories

Materials

Titanium

Cartier Tank Must de Cartier LC Large GM LM Tortoise Lacquer Vermeil Gold + Box
Cartier Tank Must de Cartier LC Large GM LM Tortoise Lacquer Vermeil Gold + Box

Cartier Tank Must de Cartier LC Large GM LM Tortoise Lacquer Vermeil Gold + Box

By Cartier

Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, IDF

CARTIER Founded in 1847 For the discerning ones Wear Cartier watch it's integrate the club of

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Citrine, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

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Cartier Tortoise For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary cartier tortoise you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Brown, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Black, Gray and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect cartier tortoise among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Cartier Tortoise?

The price for a cartier tortoise starts at $607 and tops out at $895, and on average, selling for $749.