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Antique Gilt Carved Tortoise Foot Rest
Located in New York, NY
Antique gilt carved tortoise foot rest. Gilded Era wood carved and gilt tortoise/turtle foot rest
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood
Victorian Elaborately Carved Tortoise Lorgnette
Located in New York, NY
Victorian tortoiseshell hand carved lorgnette from the late 19th Century. Carved with the typical
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Other
19th Century Hand Carved Tortoise Link Chain
Located in New York, NY
tortoise connectors and metal hook closure.
19.5" x 1.25".
Excellent condition.
Domestic sales only.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Link Necklaces
Victorian Eagle Talon Carved Tortoise Shell Mechanical Hatpin
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Victorian mechanical hand carved eagle talon tortoise shell hatpin. The realistically
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian More Jewelry
Materials
Steel
Estate Victorian Carved Tortoise Shell Cameo Mourning Locket, circa Mid-1800s
Located in Birmingham, AL
This is a gorgeous Tortoise Shell Carved Cameo Mourning Locket. This Piece was purchased from a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian More Jewelry
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W 1.5 in L 2 in
GIA Tortoise Carved Link Necklace in the Original Gucci Link Design
Located in Charleston, SC
GIA Report #6227026165
Carved Tortoise shell necklace with the original Gucci link design
Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Other
Antique Tortoise Shell Bow Gold Piqué Hair Comb
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Highly unusual hair comb in the shape of bow. The finely carved tortoise shell bow is decorated
Category
Antique 1860s English More Jewelry
Amazing Victorian Tortoise Cameo Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Mid Victorian Tortoise Cameo Necklace. Massive and beautifully carved with central
Category
Antique 1860s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
1950's Cartier Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Turtle Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of carved tortoise shell
Translucent honey yellow with dark brown spotting
Accented by cabochon
Category
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French 1900 Edwardian Faux Tortoise Parasol Handle in 18kt Gold & Carved Citrine
Located in Miami, FL
made up in 18 karats yellow gold, carved citrine and amber color faux tortoise. The baton is fitted
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Desk Sets
Materials
Quartz, Gold
H 9.75 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in
Studio Maison Nurita Bevilacqua Tortoise Green Velvet Bench with Carved Legs
Located in Toronto, ON
A gilded bench with hand carved barley sugar legs upholstered by our master upholsterer in a unique
Category
2010s Canadian Benches
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive Anglo Indian box crafted in mahogany and clad in tortoise shell decorated with bone
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, 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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold Leaf
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H 7.88 in W 10.24 in D 12.6 in
"Tortoise" Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's Italian alabaster pendant light fixture.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Flush Mount
Materials
Alabaster
Victorian Tortoise Cherub
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian cherub brooch hand carved in tortoiseshell. Late 19th Century work with fine
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
French 1900 Edwardian Tortoise Parasol Handle in 18kt Yellow Gold Carved Citrine
Located in Miami, FL
in 18 karats yellow gold, carved citrine and amber color faux tortoise. The baton is fitted with a
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Vanity Items
Materials
Citrine, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.79 in D 0.79 in L 9.75 in
Victorian Tortoise Pique Comb
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Tortoise Pique Comb from the late 19th Century. Hand carved tortoiseshell with finely
Category
1870s British Hats
Victorian Tortoise Cherub Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming Victorian cherub brooch hand carved in tortoiseshell. Late 19th Century work with fine
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
English Georgian Serpentine Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy, C. 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian serpentine tortoise shell and mother of pearl hinged tea caddy with four flanking
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Tea Caddies
Materials
Foil
H 4.75 in W 8.5 in D 5.25 in
English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian Chinroserie bow front tortoise shell tea caddy with a hinged tiered lid, Chinese
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Tea Caddies
Materials
Foil
H 5.75 in W 9.25 in D 5.75 in
Victorian Fanciful Tortoise Shell Cross
Located in Stamford, CT
Amazing, think of it, how this tortoise shell cross is carved with circles cut away and even the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Henredon Attributed Faux Bamboo Tortoise Occasional Armchairs
By Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
Faux bamboo with tortoise finish armchairs attributed to Henredon having loose notched carat
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Faux Bamboo, Polyester, Mahogany
English Georgian Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Silver Winged Paw Feet, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian Tortoise shell hinged sewing box with a gadrooned molded edge lid, fitted tufted
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Antique 1810s English Georgian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
H 3 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
Gump's Treasure Box Tortoise & Jade
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Southbury, CT
A tortoise can live to be two centuries old and this little guy is no exception. Crafted from cast
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Artisan Desk Accessories
Materials
Jade, Bronze
Lovely Tortoise Pique Comb Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Tortoise Pique Comb Victorian with gold dot decoration. The comb is carved with a floral cutwork
Category
1870s French Hats
French Vintage Tortoise Faux Bamboo Console-Sideboard-70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Vintage Tortoise Faux Bamboo Console - Sideboard from the 70s
This Faux Bamboo Buffet is
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Vintage 1970s French British Colonial Buffets
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
Yves Saint Laurent Faux Tortoise Pendent
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent, RIve Gauche, faux tortoise pendent, having carved gold beads and carved faux
Category
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
Victorian English Silver and Tortoise Inkwell : Single Rare Piece
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Very elegant and rare silver and tortoise Victorian inkwell: a wonderful piece for Your desk
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Silver
Baroque Style Ebony Wall Mirror with Tortoise & Gilt Design Frame
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant Baroque style rectangular mirror featuring a hand-carved frame made of ebony with a
Category
20th Century Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/Tortoise Shell Type Stone/AppreciationStone/suiseki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cracks like tortoise shells.
It is believed that the tortoiseshell stone was born in this way.
This
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Early 20th Century Japanese Other Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
H 11.23 in W 10.83 in D 9.45 in
Monies Oversized Dangle Tortoise Resin Clip Earrings
By Monies Gerda Lynggaard
Located in Atlanta, GA
geometric shape with a massive square donut in tortoise (tortoiseshell) resin in a very organic flair. The
Category
1990s Danish Modernist Dangle Earrings
Two Pairs of Adam Style Silver and Tortoise Shell Sconces by Edward F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
carved walnut backplates feature silver mounts on beautifully figured tortoise shell. The sconces are
Category
Early 20th Century American Georgian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
H 9 in W 8.25 in D 4.5 in
French Faux Tortoise-Shell Commode, Attributed to Jensen
Located in Cypress, CA
Fabulous French Regence style faux tortoise-shell painted commode. Attributed to Jensen,
early
Category
20th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Empire Pedestal Mahogany Cabinet with Faux Tortoise Columns, Denmark, circa 1810
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome and unusual form, this Empire pedestal cabinet in mahogany with line inlays has carved
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Cabinets
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany
H 52 in W 23 in D 15 in
Ebonized and Painted Faux Tortoise Shell Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant hand-carved ebonized wood table with a faux tortoise shell top. The shapely scalloped shape
Category
Vintage 1920s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Murano Style Leopard Tortoise Brown and Beige Signed Art Glass Large Vase
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano style tortoise brown and black signed art glass large vase.
Stunning masterpiece of studio
Category
Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble and Tortoise Shell Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carved tropical mahogany, handcut and inlaid exotic wood veneers, lost wax cast metal mounts and
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Marble, Sterling Silver
Regency Style Faux Tortoise And Gilt Mirror Att. to LaBarge
By LaBarge
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a regency style mirror with a faux tortoise and carved gilt finish. It is attributed to
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Composition
19th Century Tortoise Shell Decorative Hair Comb or Head Piece
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning and large antique 19th century tortoise shell, celluloid, or Bakelite hair comb or head
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Plastic
Pair of French Victorian Carved Rosewood Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Victorian carved rosewood armchairs with Boulle brass and tortoiseshell inlay and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Ruby, Silver
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H 2.5 in W 1.25 in
Francoise Montague by Cilea Resin Clip Earrings Dangle Tan and Tortoise Drops
By Francoise Montague
Located in Atlanta, GA
boast a massive dangle shape in tan beige colored resin in graduated pear-shaped drops with tortoise
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Clip-on Earrings
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W 1.97 in L 3.23 in
Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Amber coloured alabaster light fixture with "tortoise shell" pattern and grey
Category
Vintage 1920s Flush Mount
Materials
Alabaster
Bookends, Humanized Ravens Carved in Wood Glass Eyes Enigmatic and Original
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
, carved in wood with glass eyes and and tortoise shell beak
An iron cylinder is embedded inside the book
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Other Bookends
Materials
Wood
H 5.12 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in
Venetian Demilune Console, Hand Carved Solid Mahogany, Restored
By Eugenio Quarti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
carved solid mahogany, restored and wax-polished, circa 1900s. From Hungaria Palace Hotel -Lido di
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Console Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Carved Jade Box and Cover
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Chinese Carved Jade Box and Cover, carved in the form of a horned mythical tortoise standing on
Category
20th Century Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Inro, Meiji Period, late 19th c, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A good Japanese carved cinnabar three case inro with mixed metal ojime, Meiji period, late 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Silver, Copper
Chinese Carved and Lacquered Figure of Zhenwu, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful Chinese figure of the Taoist diety Zhenwu (Xuanwu), carved and lacquered wood with
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
H 14.25 in W 7 in D 7 in
Large Pair of Italian Venetian Carved Wood Faux Bois Branch Grape Center Tables
By Maison Jansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable and substantial pair of vintage Italian solid carved wood faux bois / branch form accent
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Black Forest Center Tables
Materials
Wood
1991 Jack Carter Hand Carved and Painted Abstract Modern Wall Art Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
sculpture, features modern styling with tortoise shell shape and hand carved detail / painted finish.
Category
1990s Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
H 40.5 in W 22.25 in D 8.5 in
Sag Harbor Whale Scrimshaw Cribbage Board
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Authentic Scrimshaw carved into and antique tortoise shell with brass legs. Carved aboard the Ship
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Victorian 1850 Antique Sculptural Brooch Carved Portrait of Cupid in High Relief
Located in Miami, FL
Carved cupid brooch from the Victorian period.
Exceedingly rare three-dimensional piece, created
Category
Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
15k Gold, Silver
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W 2.13 in D 1.26 in L 2.76 in
Octagonal mirror
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Octagonal mirror in ebonished frame with tortoise shell, Dutch, 19th Century.
Category
Antique 1880s Dutch Renaissance Revival Wall Mirrors
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Wood
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Featuring Alternating Panels
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this fine Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rect...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
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H 4.72 in W 7.87 in D 4.72 in
Rare 17th Century Oak Enfilade with Tortoiseshell and Ebony Inlays
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful and rare three door enfilade buffet comes from northern Europe, most likely the Netherlands or Flanders. This type of furniture can also be called a Dresche. Along the...
Category
Antique 17th Century European Louis XIII Buffets
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Wood, Ebony, Oak
Framed Lady's Hair Comb from the 19th Century
Located in Asheville, NC
Carved tortoiseshell ladies comb is flanked by a dragon fan crowned with five ball beads. En suite
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Glass
Antique Snuff Box of a Head of a Boy
Located in Baltimore, MD
. He is carved of fruitwood, the lid lined with tortoise shell.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany, Tortoise Shell
Pair of Small Walnut Tables with Boulle-Work Tops by Pillinini
By Pillinini
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
pendant bellflowers on an ebonized ground, raised on a tripod base boldly carved with shells, scrolls and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Boulle Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
. Writing surface covered in leather, and drawers with original hardware. Raised on carved spindle legs.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Cabinet with Table, Tortoiseshell, Bronze, Etc, Italy, 17th Century and Later
Located in Madrid, ES
Bargueño. Tortoise, bronze, wood, iron. Italy, 17th century; rear table.
Uncovered sample desk
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Bronze, Other
H 72.84 in W 60.24 in D 20.48 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the carved tortoise you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each carved tortoise for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bone, metal and tortoise shell. If you’re shopping for a carved tortoise, we have 16 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect carved tortoise — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A carved tortoise is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. A well-made carved tortoise has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ecole Boulle and Sarreid Ltd. are consistently popular.
How Much is a Carved Tortoise?
Prices for a carved tortoise can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $450 and can go as high as $60,812, while the average can fetch as much as $5,125.
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