Tortoise Carapace
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
H 7.88 in W 10.24 in D 12.6 in
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19th Century Tortoise Carapace on Adjustable Turned Stand
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A very appealing pale 19th century tortoise carapace that is on a turned mahogany stand of the same
Category
Antique 1880s English Natural Specimens
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mahogany
Decorative Tortoise Carapace On Wrought Iron Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A very sculptural resin tortoise (or turtle) carapace, which is the upper part of the shell
Category
Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Early 20th Century Indian Star Tortoise Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An Anglo Indian, early 20th C. Indian Star Tortoise carapace or shell, converted to a box. The lid
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Boxes
Antique Indian Star Tortoise Box Inlaid with Mahogany and Ebony
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Indian star tortoise box crafted with an interesting technique, using the tortoise carapace or
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
19th Century Taxidermy African Leopard Tortoise Shell Carapace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A taxidermy red-footed tortoiseshell (Chlenoidis Carbonarius),
early 20th century (with certificate)
With a light aged patina, the yellow spots bright.
Measures: L approxima...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Taxidermy
Materials
Other
Large Vintage Tortoiseshell or Carapace
Located in Houston, TX
Large vintage tortoiseshell or carapace, mounted on iron Stand with Lucite base.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Natural Specimens
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Lucite
Antique 19th Century Large Tortoiseshell or Carapace
Located in Kinderhook, NY
19th century tortoise / turtle shell or carapace of large size and beautiful coloration with
Category
Antique 19th Century Taxidermy
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Giant Sea Turtle Carapace or Shell, 19th Century
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen; the top and edges likely
Category
Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Tortoise Carapace
Located in San Francisco, CA
An extremely large tortoise carapace with an interesting formation.
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Tortoise Shell
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Located in Norwell, MA
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Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
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one by one, feather by feather. Each feather is unique. Made
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19th Century Meissen Porcelain 'Elements' Ewer Emblematic of Water
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Located in New York, NY
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Giant Muonionalusta Meteorite '86 lbs' on Custom Metal Stand
Located in New York, NY
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Category
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Materials
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H 76 in W 54 in D 18 in
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By William Cafe
Located in North Miami, FL
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Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 10.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Rhodonite, Morro da Mina Mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
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Morro da Mina Mine, Conselheiro Lafaiete,
Minas Gerais, Brazil
5.8 cm tall x 7.3 cm wide
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H 2.29 in W 2.88 in D 1.58 in
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Located in New York, NY
Marked: London, 1890, Maker: John Alowinckle And Thomas Slater
Category
Antique 1890s Candelabras
Materials
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Located in New York, NY
SCHORL TOURMALINE WITH AQUAMARINE
Shengus, Roundu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
19.2 cm tall x 6.2 cm wide
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Category
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Materials
Other
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Category
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Materials
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Rubaya, Bahunde, Masisi Territory, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
6.6 cm tall x 3 cm wide
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Big Pair of Candelabras, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Sign, Christofle 2825098
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
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Sign: Christofle 2825098
Metal: Silver plated
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Located in Lymington, Hampshire
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By Fabbrica Argenteria Fiorentina
Located in London, GB
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Italian, Late 20th Century
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