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English Bamboo Wall Shelf 19th Century Tortoise Spot Bamboo or Rattan Regency
English Bamboo Wall Shelf 19th Century Tortoise Spot Bamboo or Rattan Regency

English Bamboo Wall Shelf 19th Century Tortoise Spot Bamboo or Rattan Regency

Located in Atlanta, GA

Tortoise shell bamboo wall mounted shelf cabinet, England, circa late 19th century. This piece is a

Category

Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Tortoise Antique

Materials

Bamboo, Wood, Rattan

Watch Holder In Gilt Bronze And Red Tortoise Shell XVIII
Watch Holder In Gilt Bronze And Red Tortoise Shell XVIII

Watch Holder In Gilt Bronze And Red Tortoise Shell XVIII

Located in Vannes, FR

Discover a rare and precious collector's item: this gilded bronze and red tortoiseshell timepiece holder, dating from the 18th century. A true piece of history, it combines elegance ...

Category

18th Century French Tortoise Antique

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Early Victorian Tortoise Mount On Oak Oval Taxidermy Curio
19th Century Early Victorian Tortoise Mount On Oak Oval Taxidermy Curio

19th Century Early Victorian Tortoise Mount On Oak Oval Taxidermy Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A wonderful and totally original early Victorian taxidermy tortoise, mounted on a thick oval oak

Category

19th Century English Tortoise Antique

Materials

Natural Fiber, Oak

French 1900s Louis-Philippe Inspired Mirror with Faux Tortoise Painted Frame
French 1900s Louis-Philippe Inspired Mirror with Faux Tortoise Painted Frame

French 1900s Louis-Philippe Inspired Mirror with Faux Tortoise Painted Frame

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small French Louis-Philippe style wooden mirror from the early 20th century, with faux tortoise

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Tortoise Antique

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Restored Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Hall Tree With Mirror
Restored Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Hall Tree With Mirror

Restored Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo Hall Tree With Mirror

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Antique tiger bamboo umbrella stands with a decorative square centerpiece. This stand features three slots for storing umbrellas and a vanity mirror. 1900, United States We only pu...

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Early 1900s American Art Deco Tortoise Antique

Materials

Bamboo

Oscar Bach Style Faux Tortoise Shell Bronze Demilune Cabinet Console & Chair
Oscar Bach Style Faux Tortoise Shell Bronze Demilune Cabinet Console & Chair

Oscar Bach Style Faux Tortoise Shell Bronze Demilune Cabinet Console & Chair

By Oscar Bruno Bach

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

. Crafted in heavy bronze with a rich faux tortoise shell interior lining, the demilune cabinet features

Category

1920s European Neoclassical Revival Tortoise Antique

Materials

Bronze

Wedgwood Aesthetic Majolica Tortoise Shell Glazed Char Fish Dish, circa 1878
Wedgwood Aesthetic Majolica Tortoise Shell Glazed Char Fish Dish, circa 1878

Wedgwood Aesthetic Majolica Tortoise Shell Glazed Char Fish Dish, circa 1878

By Josiah Wedgwood

Located in Philadelphia, PA

glazed to resemble tortoise shell. Char is a fresh-water member of the trout and salmon family, specific

Category

Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Tortoise Antique

Materials

Earthenware

19th-century Carved, Painted and Gilt tortoise shell, 'the Cosmic Turtle'
19th-century Carved, Painted and Gilt tortoise shell, 'the Cosmic Turtle'

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

Late 19th Century Tortoise Antique

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold Leaf

Napoleon III, Desk, Center Table, Bronze, Inlaid Tortoise, France, 19th Century
Napoleon III, Desk, Center Table, Bronze, Inlaid Tortoise, France, 19th Century

Napoleon III, Desk, Center Table, Bronze, Inlaid Tortoise, France, 19th Century

Located in Stamford, CT

Napoleon III Desk or Center Table, Ormolu Bronze, Inlaid Burlwood, Marquetry, France, 19th C., Aristide-Henry Gros. (after) An exemplary French Centre Table or Writing Desk, dating ...

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Tortoise Antique

Materials

Bronze

SiX ANTIQUE FRENCH WALNUT DINING CHAIRS DEPICTING A FROG SNAIL LIZARD TORTOISE
SiX ANTIQUE FRENCH WALNUT DINING CHAIRS DEPICTING A FROG SNAIL LIZARD TORTOISE

SiX ANTIQUE FRENCH WALNUT DINING CHAIRS DEPICTING A FROG SNAIL LIZARD TORTOISE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer this suite of very good looking and well made, decorative antique French Walnut dining chairs featuring different crustations on the t...

Category

Early 1900s French Edwardian Tortoise Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Empire Pedestal Mahogany Cabinet with Faux Tortoise Columns, Denmark, circa 1810
Empire Pedestal Mahogany Cabinet with Faux Tortoise Columns, Denmark, circa 1810

Empire Pedestal Mahogany Cabinet with Faux Tortoise Columns, Denmark, circa 1810

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A handsome and unusual form, this Empire pedestal cabinet in mahogany with line inlays has carved acanthus capitals on tapered torch-like columns that are in rich birch wood and have...

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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Tortoise Antique

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

An Art Deco Ronson Oval Touch Tip Table Lighter With A Tortoise Shell Finish
An Art Deco Ronson Oval Touch Tip Table Lighter With A Tortoise Shell Finish

An Art Deco Ronson Oval Touch Tip Table Lighter With A Tortoise Shell Finish

By Ronson

Located in Reading, Berkshire

An Art Deco Ronson Oval Touch Tip Table Lighter With Tortoise Shell Finish & Chrome Case - US

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Tortoise Antique

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Leitão & Irmão Antique 19th Century Diamond Star Tortoise Shell Brooch Hair Comb
Leitão & Irmão Antique 19th Century Diamond Star Tortoise Shell Brooch Hair Comb

Leitão & Irmão Antique 19th Century Diamond Star Tortoise Shell Brooch Hair Comb

Located in Lisbon, PT

convertible tortoise shell hair piece in silver and yellow gold, Portugal, circa 1880. This highly collectible

Category

1880s Portuguese Late Victorian Tortoise Antique

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

18th Century Italian Chest on Stand with Faux Painted Tortoise & Precious Stone
18th Century Italian Chest on Stand with Faux Painted Tortoise & Precious Stone

18th Century Italian Chest on Stand with Faux Painted Tortoise & Precious Stone

Located in New Orleans, LA

18th-century Italian chest on a stand is a stunning blend of practicality and refined design, representing the elegance of Italian craftsmanship from the period. The drawer fronts ar...

Category

18th Century Italian Tortoise Antique

Materials

Stone

French 1900 Edwardian Tortoise Parasol Handle in 18kt Yellow Gold Carved Citrine
French 1900 Edwardian Tortoise Parasol Handle in 18kt Yellow Gold Carved Citrine

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

Early 1900s French Edwardian Tortoise Antique

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Tortoise Shell and Diamond Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum
Antique Tortoise Shell and Diamond Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum

Antique Tortoise Shell and Diamond Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum

Located in Lucerne, CH

This delicate bow brooch is sculpted from tortoise shell, accented with old and rose cut diamonds

Category

Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Tortoise Antique

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 1880 Oval Desk Box in .925 Sterling Silver with Brown Faux Tortoise
Victorian 1880 Oval Desk Box in .925 Sterling Silver with Brown Faux Tortoise

Victorian 1880 Oval Desk Box in .925 Sterling Silver with Brown Faux Tortoise

Located in Miami, FL

faux tortoise shell and mountings settings made up with gilded sterling silver of .930/.999. Fitted

Category

1880s English High Victorian Tortoise Antique

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Restored Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo 4-Tier Corner Shelf w/ Crown
Restored Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo 4-Tier Corner Shelf w/ Crown

Restored Aesthetic Movement Tiger Tortoise Bamboo 4-Tier Corner Shelf w/ Crown

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored rattan blends style and vintage charm with modern comfort. Made in 1950, this antique circa 1900's four-level tiger bamboo wall shelf with handwoven rice ma...

Category

Early 1900s American Late Victorian Tortoise Antique

Materials

Bamboo

A colonial tortoiseshell veneered casket with silver mounts
A colonial tortoiseshell veneered casket with silver mounts

A colonial tortoiseshell veneered casket with silver mounts

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Possibly Spanish colonial, 17th century H. 15.2 x W. 25.1 x D. 12 cm Included is a hand-written letter, reading: Ik Ondergetekenden verklare bij dezen, dat mijn Wel en Begeerte is...

Category

17th Century Mexican Tortoise Antique

Materials

Silver

Dutch Colonial Indonesian Tortoiseshell Box with Gilded Brass mounts
Dutch Colonial Indonesian Tortoiseshell Box with Gilded Brass mounts

Dutch Colonial Indonesian Tortoiseshell Box with Gilded Brass mounts

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

Of superb quality, this red tortoise shell box with beautifully executed gilded brass mounts was

Category

Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Tortoise Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Category

19th Century English Tortoise Antique

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box
Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box

Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box

Category

19th Century Tortoise Antique

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Category

19th Century English Tortoise Antique

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Spanish Tortoiseshell Cabinet On Stand
Spanish Tortoiseshell Cabinet On Stand

Spanish Tortoiseshell Cabinet On Stand

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

cupboard all with red tortoise shell panels and turned columns. Standing on claw feet. The table stand

Category

Early 19th Century Spanish Tortoise Antique

Materials

Ormolu

Gold piquet small tortoiseshell box with lover’s eye. France circa 1870.
Gold piquet small tortoiseshell box with lover’s eye. France circa 1870.

Gold piquet small tortoiseshell box with lover’s eye. France circa 1870.

Located in Milan, IT

Small round box with lid, made of blond tortoiseshell with 18K gold intaglio finishes. On the lid is written, in French, the phrase Gage d’amitié (as a sign of friendship). Inside, o...

Category

Late 19th Century French Tortoise Antique

Materials

Gold

English 19th Century Domed Top Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
English 19th Century Domed Top Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

English 19th Century Domed Top Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Atlanta, GA

English 19th Century Domed Top Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Silver Inlay and Ball feet

Category

19th Century English Tortoise Antique

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Body Ornament Made of Himalayan Shells Secured to a Brass Buckle
Antique Body Ornament Made of Himalayan Shells Secured to a Brass Buckle

Antique Body Ornament Made of Himalayan Shells Secured to a Brass Buckle

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique body ornament from India, Nepal or Tibet, made of strands of old Himalayan shells secured to a brass circular buckle with pierced motifs. Embark on a cultural odyssey with...

Category

19th Century Asian Tortoise Antique

Materials

Brass

Turtleshell hair comb-diadem with chain motif, France 1900.
Turtleshell hair comb-diadem with chain motif, France 1900.

Turtleshell hair comb-diadem with chain motif, France 1900.

Located in Milan, IT

Tiara hair comb, in tortoiseshell, topped by an element, also in tortoiseshell, decorated with a sculpted chain motif sloping down from the center towards the edges. France circa 190...

Category

Early 20th Century French Tortoise Antique

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Turtleshell hair comb with butterfly in cutnsteel, France 1900.
Turtleshell hair comb with butterfly in cutnsteel, France 1900.

Turtleshell hair comb with butterfly in cutnsteel, France 1900.

Located in Milan, IT

Hairdressing comb with blonde tortoiseshell prongs and cut steel decoration depicting a butterfly. France circa 1900. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)

Category

Early 20th Century French Tortoise Antique

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Turtleshell hair comb-diadem, France 1900.
Turtleshell hair comb-diadem, France 1900.

Turtleshell hair comb-diadem, France 1900.

Located in Milan, IT

Tortoiseshell tiara comb for hair surmounted by an element decorated with tortoiseshell volutes. France circa 1900. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)

Category

Early 20th Century French Tortoise Antique

Materials

Tortoise Shell

17th Century Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell Box with Silver Piqué Inlay
17th Century Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell Box with Silver Piqué Inlay

17th Century Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell Box with Silver Piqué Inlay

Located in Dallas, TX

Exquisite 17th century Spanish Colonial tortoiseshell box, beautifully decorated with intricate silver piqué inlay in a repeating design across the surface. The craftsmanship is exce...

Category

1690s Spanish Tortoise Antique

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Bird Box
French Bird Box

French Bird Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

Bird Box Early 20th Century Mechanical wonder meets refined artistry in this exquisite singing bird box, a captivating example of early 20th-century French craftsmanship. The case, ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Tortoise Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique Asprey Miniature Reference Book Set and Boulle inlaid rack
Antique Asprey Miniature Reference Book Set and Boulle inlaid rack

Antique Asprey Miniature Reference Book Set and Boulle inlaid rack

Located in New York, NY

Finest Quality Antique Art Deco period miniature book set and original tortoise shell Boulle brass

Category

Early 20th Century English Tortoise Antique

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Leather, Wood

Flemish Baroque Marquetry Decorated Table
Flemish Baroque Marquetry Decorated Table

Flemish Baroque Marquetry Decorated Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

bone insects on a walnut, ebony and faux tortoise background, bone and ebony patterned moldings, with

Category

1860s Belgian Baroque Tortoise Antique

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony

Fine Late 17th Century Flemish Tortoiseshell Architectural Cabinet On Stand
Fine Late 17th Century Flemish Tortoiseshell Architectural Cabinet On Stand

Fine Late 17th Century Flemish Tortoiseshell Architectural Cabinet On Stand

Located in Kent, Dover

A rare and of fine quality, late XVII Century Flemish European ormolu mounted ebony and red tortoiseshell cabinet on stand, of architectural form, crowned with an architectural, gall...

Category

17th Century Dutch Baroque Tortoise Antique

Materials

Bone, Ivory, Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Pine

Italian Early 19th Century Ebony, Tortoiseshell and Bone Specimen Cabinet
Italian Early 19th Century Ebony, Tortoiseshell and Bone Specimen Cabinet

Italian Early 19th Century Ebony, Tortoiseshell and Bone Specimen Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

doors each displaying an impressive tortoise shell background and a bone pull and fine fillet framed

Category

19th Century Italian Tortoise Antique

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony

Shagreen and silver etui case, London circa 1800.
Shagreen and silver etui case, London circa 1800.

Shagreen and silver etui case, London circa 1800.

Located in Milan, IT

board, scissors and knife with tortoise shell covers. England, beginning 19th century.

Category

Late 19th Century English Tortoise Antique

Materials

Silver

A rare Indonesian tortoiseshell sirih casket with gold mounts
A rare Indonesian tortoiseshell sirih casket with gold mounts

A rare Indonesian tortoiseshell sirih casket with gold mounts

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Batavia (Jakarta), 19th century, apparently unmarked H. 5 x W. 18 x D. 13 cm Before settling down to business in the former Dutch East Indies, sirih had to be offered in the most e...

Category

19th Century Indonesian Tortoise Antique

Materials

Gold

French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell
French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell

French Victorian Boule Brass Inkwell

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian Boulle-style square tortoise shell and brass inlaid inkwell with crystal well.

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Tortoise Antique

Materials

Crystal, Brass

An Indian colonial tortoiseshell veneered teak portable two-door cabinet
An Indian colonial tortoiseshell veneered teak portable two-door cabinet

An Indian colonial tortoiseshell veneered teak portable two-door cabinet

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Mughal India, Gujarat, 2nd half 17th century H. 22.4 x W. 30.3 x D. 26.8 cm This small cabinet has six drawers behind two doors. Originally ordered by the Portuguese, and made afte...

Category

17th Century Indian Tortoise Antique

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Teak

Framed Lady's Hair Comb from the 19th Century
Framed Lady's Hair Comb from the 19th Century

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 with mid century shadowbox frame, this piece is in fine condition for its age.

Category

19th Century Chinese Tortoise Antique

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Glass

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Tortoise Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tortoise antique for your home. Frequently made of bone, tortoise shell and metal, every tortoise antique was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the tortoise antique you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A tortoise antique, designed in the Louis XV, Victorian or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. André-Charles Boulle, Japy Frères and Reverenda Fabrica Sancti Petri each produced at least one beautiful tortoise antique that is worth considering.

How Much is a Tortoise Antique?

The average selling price for a tortoise antique at 1stDibs is $3,961, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $600,032 for the highest priced.