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Tortoise Bell

1950s Hotel Concierge Desk Bell Brass + Rhinestone Turtle by Boj, Eibar Spain
1950s Hotel Concierge Desk Bell Brass + Rhinestone Turtle by Boj, Eibar Spain

1950s Hotel Concierge Desk Bell Brass + Rhinestone Turtle by Boj, Eibar Spain

By Boj Eiber

Located in Hyattsville, MD

gilt tortoise bell, covered in sparkling paste diamonds. Manufactured by BOJ of Eibar, Spain. This mid

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Antique 20th Century English Novelty Cast Iron Tortoise Desk Bell c.1910
Antique 20th Century English Novelty Cast Iron Tortoise Desk Bell c.1910

Antique 20th Century English Novelty Cast Iron Tortoise Desk Bell c.1910

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th Century English cast iron desk bell crafted in the form of a tortoise. The bell

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20th Century British Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Iron

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Antique 19thc French 8 Day Bell Striking Red Shell & Inlaid Boulle Mantle Clock
Antique 19thc French 8 Day Bell Striking Red Shell & Inlaid Boulle Mantle Clock

Antique 19thc French 8 Day Bell Striking Red Shell & Inlaid Boulle Mantle Clock

Located in London, GB

A superb quality French boulle tortoishell mantel clock. Red ground with fretted brass boulle inlay. The front glazed panel with a visible Louis IV pendulum. Gilt bronze case mounts ...

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Antique Early 1900s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Gold Tortoise Bell with Faux Tortoiseshell Top
Gold Tortoise Bell with Faux Tortoiseshell Top

Gold Tortoise Bell with Faux Tortoiseshell Top

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H 2.17 in W 5.71 in D 3.23 in

Gold Tortoise Bell with Faux Tortoiseshell Top

Located in London, by appointment only

These early 20th century tortoise bells, specifically with the cellulose faux tortoiseshell top

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Iron

Hollywood Regency Paste Crystal Diamond and Gold Toledo Tortoise Bell
Hollywood Regency Paste Crystal Diamond and Gold Toledo Tortoise Bell

Hollywood Regency Paste Crystal Diamond and Gold Toledo Tortoise Bell

Located in London, by appointment only

A very unusual and rare mid-20th century Toledo gilt tortoise bell, the top unusually covered in

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Bronze

Antique Mechanical Tortoise Bell With Faux Shell, c.1920
Antique Mechanical Tortoise Bell With Faux Shell, c.1920

Antique Mechanical Tortoise Bell With Faux Shell, c.1920

Located in Bath, GB

Extremely hard to find, these German made mechanical bells with the faux Cellulose tortoiseshell

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Vintage 1920s German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Edwardian Tortoiseshell Table Bell
Edwardian Tortoiseshell Table Bell

Edwardian Tortoiseshell Table Bell

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H 2.37 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in

Edwardian Tortoiseshell Table Bell

Located in London, GB

An unusual Edwardian silver plated tortoise bell, with polished tortoise shell.

Category

Early 20th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver Plate

Sterling Silver and Silver Plated Novelty Tortoise Table Bell - Chester 1923
Sterling Silver and Silver Plated Novelty Tortoise Table Bell - Chester 1923

Sterling Silver and Silver Plated Novelty Tortoise Table Bell - Chester 1923

By Grey & Co, Birmingham

Located in London, London

Bell, has a sterling silver shell and silver plated legs, head, body and tail. The tortoise measures 2

Category

Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver Plate

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise

Located in Bath, GB

This example has been professionally polished in our workshop. The bell is mechanical and and

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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise

Located in Bath, GB

This example has been professionally polished in our workshop. The bell is mechanical and and

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Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk or Counter Bell, Tortoise
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk or Counter Bell, Tortoise

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk or Counter Bell, Tortoise

Located in Bath, GB

bell in the form of a tortoise. This example has been professionally polished in our workshop

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Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle

Located in Bath, GB

bell in the from of a tortoise. This example has been professionally polished in our workshop

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Rare Tortoise Mechanical Desk Bell with Mother of Pearl Shell
Rare Tortoise Mechanical Desk Bell with Mother of Pearl Shell

Rare Tortoise Mechanical Desk Bell with Mother of Pearl Shell

Located in Bath, GB

in the form of the most charming tortoise. The bell is would from the underside and rung by

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Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise, circa 1900
Antique German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise, circa 1900

Antique German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise, circa 1900

Located in Bath, GB

bell in the from of a tortoise. This example is unpolished with a good natural antique patina

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Late Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Tortoise Table Bell After Works by Teodoro Ybarzabal and Placido Zuluago
Tortoise Table Bell After Works by Teodoro Ybarzabal and Placido Zuluago

Tortoise Table Bell After Works by Teodoro Ybarzabal and Placido Zuluago

By Placido Zuluaga

Located in London, by appointment only

A fine 20th century table bell in the form of a tortoise, the damascened and gilt tortoiseshell

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collect...

Mid-Century Paste Diamond Toledo Tortoise Bell by Boj Patent
Mid-Century Paste Diamond Toledo Tortoise Bell by Boj Patent

Mid-Century Paste Diamond Toledo Tortoise Bell by Boj Patent

Located in London, by appointment only

A very unusual and rare mid-20th century patent Toledo tortoise bell, the gold plated body

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

Rare Novelty Silver Tortoise Bell, Chester 1911
Rare Novelty Silver Tortoise Bell, Chester 1911

Rare Novelty Silver Tortoise Bell, Chester 1911

Located in London, GB

The shell is silver & dated Chester 1911 with makers mark for silversmiths Grey & Co. The bell is

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desk Accessories

Antique Silver Tortoise Table Bell
Antique Silver Tortoise Table Bell

Antique Silver Tortoise Table Bell

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H 2 in W 5.5 in D 3 in

Antique Silver Tortoise Table Bell

By Grey & Co, Birmingham

Located in London, GB

Rare and charming wind-up antique silver table or desk bell in the form of a tortoise. The

Category

Vintage 1910s English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Tortoise Sculpture Silver Table Bell
Tortoise Sculpture Silver Table Bell

Tortoise Sculpture Silver Table Bell

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H 2.29 in W 6.89 in D 4.18 in

Tortoise Sculpture Silver Table Bell

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

A rare and desirable wind-up turtle novelty silver bell. Both the shell and base are both silver

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tortoise Table Bell Attributed to Teodoro Ybarzabal or Placido Zuluago
Tortoise Table Bell Attributed to Teodoro Ybarzabal or Placido Zuluago

Tortoise Table Bell Attributed to Teodoro Ybarzabal or Placido Zuluago

By Teodoro Ybarzabal Eibar, Plácido Zuloaga 1

Located in London, by appointment only

form of a tortoise. The bell functions by pushing in the tail. The back is profusely decorated with

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures

Antique 20th Cen English Solid Silver Novelty Tortoise Desk Bell, Chester c.1923
Antique 20th Cen English Solid Silver Novelty Tortoise Desk Bell, Chester c.1923

Antique 20th Cen English Solid Silver Novelty Tortoise Desk Bell, Chester c.1923

By Grey & Co., Chester

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th Century English solid silver desk bell crafted in the form of a tortoise. The

Category

20th Century British Other Paperweights

Materials

Silver

An Edwardian Silver Gilt Tortoise Bell

An Edwardian Silver Gilt Tortoise Bell

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H 5.7 in W 2 in D 3.1 in

An Edwardian Silver Gilt Tortoise Bell

By Grey & Co, Birmingham

Located in New York, NY

A charming early 20th century tortoise bell, the shell of silver gilt, with hallmarks for

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Early 20th Century British Desk Accessories

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

A Edwardian Silver Tortoise Bell
A Edwardian Silver Tortoise Bell

A Edwardian Silver Tortoise Bell

Located in New York, NY

A silver table bell in the form of a tortoise. Hallmarks Chester,1910.

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Early 20th Century English Tableware

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Butler Bell Push Japanese Ivory Figure on Tortoise Shell
Edwardian Butler Bell Push Japanese Ivory Figure on Tortoise Shell

Edwardian Butler Bell Push Japanese Ivory Figure on Tortoise Shell

Located in London, Greenwich

An Edwardian country house butler bell push. This truly is the Rolls Royce of call bell pushes. A

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ivory

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Tortoise Bell For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic tortoise bell available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and bone, every tortoise bell was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the tortoise bell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A tortoise bell is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau and Victorian styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Tortoise Bell?

A tortoise bell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,525, while the lowest priced sells for $559 and the highest can go for as much as $5,500.