Antique Turtle Shells

Whimsical hand painted antique turtle shell.

Turtle shell displaying one of mother nature's most iconic creations with classic color patterns and unusually large size.

Striking antique Hawksbill or turtle shell with iconic mother nature created form and incomparable variegated color tones.

Intriguing turtle shell created by mother nature with its iconic form and variegated palette. In the 1920s, a young sailor named G. Robert Kammerer aboard a steamship acquired this s...

Large antique turtle shell with its iconic form and lush variegated brown colors.

A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen.

A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen.

Rare antique Hawksbill turtle shell with a striking form and variegated natural organic tones.

Impressive 19th Century wall mount green turtle shell or carapace with its iconic sculptural form and variegated color scheme.

Authentic antique tortoise shell displaying one of mother nature's most iconic designs.

Large antique Hawksbill turtle shell with a striking form and variegated natural organic tones.

Here we present a rare giant sea turtle shell with its organic form and variegated colors. One of mother natures most iconic creations.

Antique sea turtle shell carapace, natural history specimen.

Standout antique hawksbill turtle shell with its iconic variegated color tones and sea inspired sculptural form.

A prime example of one of mother natures most iconic creations with its organic form and alluring variegated design.

Antique authentic turtle shell with a luxurious buffed finish and an intriguing asymmetrical form.

Lofty antique sea turtle shell or carapace with its iconic variegated color scheme and ocean inspired form, polished and ready to be hung.

Impressive antique gigantic turtle shell with its iconic variegated color tones, sea inspired form, and formidable size.

A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th century.

A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th century.

A stunning antique late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th...

A stunning antique late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th...

The iconic form of the turtle shell, out done only by its own distinct variegated colors and lustrous glow. Attached to this shell are barnacles that hitched a ride a long time ago.

Immense antique 19th century taxidermy turtle shell with variegated color tones.

Today these make for wonderful conversation pieces, appealing to interior designers, collectors of natural history and maritime antiques. This particular example has been mounted on ...

A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th century.

Today these make for wonderful conversation pieces, appealing to interior designers, collectors of natural history and maritime antiques. This particular example has been mounted on ...

A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell later mounted on a silver plated stand by the renowned designer Anthony Redmile.

Today these make for wonderful conversation pieces, appealing to interior designers, collectors of natural history and maritime antiques. This particular example has been mounted on ...

A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th century.

A pair of vintage decorative turtles, each designed with a pale composite body and a shell fashioned from repurposed antique blue and white porcelain fragments.

Antique late-19th Century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th century.

Elegant 19th century Napoleon III turtle shell with mother-of-pearl inlays and bronze mounts planter (circa: 1860). Removable zinc liner inside. Fine condition.

Very Unique Antique Green Turtle Shell. This Piece was acquired from a private collection where it had been for decades, now available for purchase it is a wonderful and very large s...

Impressive antique hand polished tortoise shell with its iconic form and classic variegated organic color tones. One of mother nature's most ingenious creations.

Antique turtle shell with the familiar shape and featuring patterns and textures that only mother nature could invent.      

Authentic antique turtle shell buffed and polished displaying one of mother nature's most iconic designs to be enjoyed for generations to come.

Authentic turtle shell buffed and polished, displaying one of mother nature's most iconic designs to be enjoyed for generations to come.

Turtle shell or carapace with a lush color, captivating design, and classic form.

Large antique turtle carapace turtle shell with its iconic form and lush variegated color scheme.

Impressive antique sea turtle shell with its iconic form and subtle variegated color tones, once traveled the world now available to its new home.

Interesting authentic turtle shell professionally mounted on a Elagent Crome base ,clean and seal with dripping clear resin in the front ,and linen upholster In the back . Great de...

Rare and remarkable antique Hawksbill shell with its iconic variegated colors and distinctive sea inspired form.

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. This netsuke was made by Katsuei (you can find his signature on the bottom of this netsuke.) Netsuke is a minia...

This is a pair of antique sea turtles of different sizes on Lucite and metal stands.

Very unique 19th century Italian fish sculpture made from antique elements. Includes a tortoise shell, a sea shell and a sharks jaw. Creates a fun whimsical vibe!!

Antique example from circa 1880, bears the scars and patina of over 120 years and more. The shell has been cut around the top and bottom into jagged edges. Good sheen and wear around...

French antique Boulle cabinet. Wood is decorated with inlaid brass and turtle, bronze details outside. Inside the cabinet there are two shelves. Cabinet top is marble. Perfect co...

An exceptional piece discovered in France, this antique taxidermy tortoise is in remarkable condition with beautiful coloring in it's shell. The entire piece is intact and we believe...

Nice old large antique turtle shell with brown varnished finish

Found during our recent time in France, we instantly fell for this sea turtle we lovingly have nicknamed Birgen. Dates to approximately 1910 and is in quite beautiful condition altho...

Vintage handcarved from tropical wood turtle sculpture figurine.

Life like, life size turtle sculpture crafted in composition in an amazing realistic replication. Labeled Animal Classics on the bottom.

Life like, life size turtle sculpture crafted in composition in an amazing realistic replication. Labeled Animal Classics on the bottom.

This set of four antique cast iron claw tub feet are unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in approximately 1880 in the period Victorian style. The legs are o...

Antique organic box turtle shell or carapace with its distinctive variegated color patterns and texture.

An extraordinary and highly ornate late 19th / early 20th century Chinese Export pierced hardwood salon mirror, representing exceptional Cantonese craftsmanship from the late Qing Dy...

Set of four large 19th Century Italian cameo carved conch shell lamps. Circa 1880.  Wired for electricity. For UK sale only. 

Pair of American cast iron Turtle fountains with internal plumbed copper tubing, Late 19th Century

Suite of 5 Directoire-period etchings and aquatint engravings depicting scenes from antiquity, after drawings by Jean-Guillaume MOITTE (1746-1810), author, and by the engraver Jean F...

An extraordinary 19th-century Tibetan monastery door panel, dating to circa 1890, originally used as a chamber door for monks. This unique piece is a vibrant expression of Himalayan ...

Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...

"Conchological, each shaped based on that of a real shell and enriched in shades of pink, yellow and iron red. Literature: Robin Reilly, Wedgwood Vol. II, Page 25 Fig 13 and 14. 1 Ar...

Antique Rococo style porcelain mirror by Meissen German, 19th century Measures: Height 94cm, width 66cm, depth 14cm Manufactured by the renowned Meissen Porcelain factory, whic...

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, highly decorative, Antique Tibetan, Polychrome painted trunk depicting Dragons This is a very good looking and well m...

A Magnificent and Rare Antique French Galle Signed Cut-Cameo Lamp with Original Signed Galle Cut-Cameo Shade, in Red and Yellow Sunset Colors. This floral motif Galle lamp is made i...

An unusual table screen featuring a reverse glass painted portrait of a young noble lady set into a hardwood frame and stand. The beautiful maiden has a round face with a high foreh...

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period framed painting from the early 20th century of a royalty related couple with dragon motifs painted on a linen canvas. Created in China during the l...

Pair of large branches of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum). Gilt bronze bases with phytomorphic calyx stem. Connection with an oval element in Lapis Lazuli and two spirals ...

An outstanding and very rare, 17th-century Japanese mulberrywood gilt-lacquer cabinet raised on a later stand. This fine and exceptional two-door, gilt-heightened cabinet - reputedl...

RARE CHINESE OPIUM BED 19th Century in lacquered, painted and gilded wood decorated with oriental landscapes and plant elements. With two drawers simulating five. Dim.: 114 x 265 x...