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Tortoise Shell Sewing Box on Stand, circa 1860
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This wonderful example of a 19th century tortoise shell sewing box on stand opens to original
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Side Tables
Materials
Tortoise Shell
English Tortoise Shell Desk Set with Ink Wells, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
English one drawer Tortoise shell desk set with the original matching crystal and brass cap ink
Category
Antique 1820s English George III Desk Sets
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Late 19th Century Tortoise Shell Needle Case with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century tortoise shell needle case with a mother of pearl inlay. A knife box shape with a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Tortoise Shell Travel Clock, Fusee Movement, with Oak Travel Case, circa 1780
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
traveling, with later key.
In running order and in original unrestored condition.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Carriage Clocks and Travel ...
Materials
Tortoise Shell
H 8.65 in W 5 in D 4.5 in
French Early 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoise Shell and Ormolu Cartel Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and extremely high quality French early 18th century Louis XV period tortoise shell
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
H 46 in W 17.5 in D 9 in
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
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
Category
Antique 1810s English Georgian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
H 3 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique Tortoise Mother of Pearl Veneer Table Lamp, Original Finial
Located in Lomita, CA
tortoise shell and mother of pearl veneer are outstanding, and the finial is original..
Of oval section
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Kittinger Faux Bamboo Tortoise Shell Coffee Table
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in West Chester, PA
Buffalo, New York. The tray style top has the original faux tortoiseshell lacquered finish and is attached
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Prada 1990s Gold Tone Tortoise Shell Aviator Sunglasses
By Prada
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with the Prada 1990s Gold Tone Tortoise Shell Aviator Sunglasses, a classic
Category
1990s Italian Sunglasses
Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charming early 19th century box decorated in faux tortoise shell and having zig zag patterned
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Boxes
Materials
Ebony, Wood
Miu Miu Grey Tortoise Shell Cat Eye Sunglasses
By Miu Miu
Located in London, GB
Miu Miu designer resale item. This item comes with original box.
Details
Grey
Plastic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Sunglasses
Moschino Tortoise Shell Brown Lucite Lens Sunglasses in Case
By Moschino
Located in University City, MO
Moschino Italy Tortoise shell brown lucite lens sunglasses in case
The stylish Italian sunglasses
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sunglasses
Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Faux Tortoise Shell Bar Cabinet, 1970s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
1970s
Walnut in faux tortoise shell finish, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 36"W x 18"D x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 30.25 in W 36 in D 18 in
Gucci Brown/Black Tortoise Shell Patent Leather Large Hysteria Hobo
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
safe. Created from tortoise shell patent leather, the Gucci crest accents on the front add a
Category
2010s Italian Hobo Bags
18th Century Whieldon-type Large Tortoise-shell Teapot and Cover
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
18th Century Whieldon-type Tortoise-shell Teapot and Cover,
Circa 1765
The tortoise-shell molded
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Tea Sets
Materials
Creamware, Pottery
English Pottery Model of Whieldon Creamware Tortoise-Shell Seated Lion
By Thomas Whieldon Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
English pottery model of a lion,
Whieldon-type creamware tortoise-shell glaze,
circa 1765-1785
The
Category
Antique 1860s Georgian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Creamware, Pottery
Pair of Fully Restored Chapman Polished Brass Tortoise Shell Lamps
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in North Miami, FL
A professionally polished pair of brass tortoise shell accent lamps by Chapman Lamp Co. on black
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Table Lamps
Mid-20th Century Wicker Table with Faux Tortoise Shell Top
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A round center table with wicker base. The top is a faux tortoise shell with a clear resin finish
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Spectacular Pair Widdicomb Louis XV Fauteuil Chairs Tortoise Shell Caned Back
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
original tortoise shell finish with gold details. These chairs retain their original chocolate brown velvet
Category
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
H 38.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Faux Tortoise Shell Discs Statement Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold toned chain statement necklace featuring 6 faux tortoise shell
Category
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Gabriella Crespi Tortoise and Sterling Silver Box
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in New York, NY
Gabriella Crespi tortoise and sterling silver box. Vintage Crespi cylindrical cigarette case with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Jaime Young Pair of Tortoise Shell Effect Table Lamps Ellipitcal Shape Base
Located in Lomita, CA
glance, the lamps appear to have a tortoise shell finish with an acrylic overlay. But these are
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Acrylic
Faux Tortoise Shell Finish Table Lamp by Mutual Sunset Lamp Manufacturing Co.
By Mutual Sunset Lamp Co.
Located in New York, NY
Voguish faux tortoise shell finish table lamp by the noted American manufacturer Mutual Sunset Lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 34 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
Antique large 19th Century quality faux tortoise shell and ebonised wall mirror
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Superb large 19th Century faux tortoise shell and ebonised overmantle wall mirror, reflecting
Category
Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
H 31.11 in W 22.45 in D 1.58 in
Vintage faux tortoise shell bar cart folding table from Italy circa 1960's
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-century, vintage bar cart / folding table / trolley on wheels from Italy,
with tortoise-shell
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
H 30.91 in W 27.56 in D 3.55 in
John Widdicomb for John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Faux Tortoise Wall Mirror
By John Widdicomb
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid-Century Modern faux tortoise wall or console mirror designed by John Widdicomb for and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Tortoise Shell
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
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
Silver and silver pique tortoiseshell hairbrushes and hand mirror original case
Located in London, GB
A very attractive George V un-used 6 piece brush and mirror set in silver and tortoiseshell with fine silver pique work to the back of each piece. Hallmarked for Hassett and Harper B...
Category
Vintage 1920s English Bedroom Sets
Materials
Silver
H 3 in W 13 in D 8 in
Prada 1990s Black & Blue Tortoise Aviator Sunglasses
By Prada
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
sunglasses feature thin black rims and arms adorned with a blue tortoise shell motif, infusing a modern twist
Category
1990s Italian Sunglasses
18th Original Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Carey Inlays
Located in Miami, FL
furniture with sea turtle shell are explained by the shortage of material, it was necessary to import
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Buffets
Materials
Bronze
Mirror Tortoishell Cushion Moulded 17thc Original Plate/Back Small
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, mid-17th century, Tortoishell, small, cushion framed, mirror with the original plate & back
Category
Antique 1650s English Baroque Wall Mirrors
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Antique 1920’s 18ct Gold Blue Enamel & Diamond Tortoise Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Tortoise Brooch
18ct Gold Tested
Circa 1920’s
Fabulous, antique tortoise brooch. Set
Category
Early 20th Century North American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Fake Tortoise Lucite Hexagonal Centerpiece
By Dior Home, Guzzini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An hexagonal fake tortoise shell lucite and brass centerpiece designed and manufactured in Italy in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Wall Mirror in Faux Tortoise Finish
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
USA, circa 1970s
Faux bamboo frame, in faux tortoise shell finish.
Measures: 28.25"W x 1.25"D x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Mirror
H 46 in W 28.25 in D 1.25 in
Vintage 14k Gold Large Blue Lapis w/ Diamond Textured Turtle Tortoise Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
outstanding piece features a very detailed turtle design with a large natural lapis stone set as its shell, in
Category
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.83 in W 2.66 in
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
Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets
Materials
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony
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
Antique 1860s Belgian Baroque Center Tables
Materials
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony
Fine Flemish Baroque Late 17th Century Tortoiseshell Cabinet on Stand
Located in London, GB
and red-stained tortoiseshell. This piece retains its original ormolu cabinet fittings, mirror glass
Category
Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Pine
H 76.38 in W 48.43 in D 18.12 in
Coral and Onyx Turtleshell Hair Comb-Diadem, United States, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
drops, also in coral, with pearls of different sizes in black onyx. Original case. Bigelow Brothers
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Coral, Gold
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
French Metamorphic Opera Glasses, 18K Gold
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th-century theatre accessory.
Their original tortoiseshell case is fitted with fine gold hinges
Category
Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Gold
Edwardian Tortoiseshell Balloon Mantle Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
standing on brass bun feet.
Enamel dial with Arabic numerals and original ‘blued’ steel hands, signed
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Georgian Decagonal Ivory, Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy w/ Tented Top 18thc
Located in Savannah, GA
separated by tortoiseshell stringing as well as tortoise outlining the bottom. Silver hinged top
Category
Antique 1790s English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 4.75 in W 4.5 in D 2.75 in
Oval Tortoiseshell & Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
original tin lining with a rippled silver surround incorporating the hinge, and a single floating
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Table Cabinet, Mid-17th Century, Flemish Baroque, Ebonized and Tortoishell
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
pine. The central door with original hinges opening with a key to reveal a cupboard with six small
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century European Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Tortoise Shell
H 24.02 in W 38.39 in D 8.27 in
Italian Early 18th Century Baroque Period Ten-Drawer, One Door Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
finished interior, with the original mirror plates in the background, is framed within impressive columns
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Fruitwood
H 30 in W 45.25 in D 15 in
Pair of 19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinets
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
, each with their original white marble tops, red colored tortoiseshell with Fine engraved scrolling
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Materials
Tortoise Shell
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Boulle Bureau Plat
By Befort Jeune
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular French 19th century Louis XV style Napoleon III period brass inlaid, tortoise shell
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris
By Brocot & Delettrez
Located in Norwich, GB
original ‘blued’ steel hands signed A.Brocot & Delettrez, Paris.
Eight day French movement with anchor
Category
Antique 1860s French Victorian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Tortoise Shell
1900's Tortoiseshell and Silver Pique Work Letter Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
red watered silk, the lockplate inscribed H&C over L and 'secure lever'. The original key is stored in
Category
Early 20th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Hans TurnwaId ce Bucket Apple, Turtle Pattern, 1970 Freddo Therm, Switzerland
By Freddo Therm, Hans Turnwald
Located in Paris, France
Freddo Therm the top and the base in Lucite acrylic Tortoise Shelland and a handle in the shape of leaves
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Barware
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Acrylic
Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Tortoiseshell Patch or Rouge Box
Located in London, GB
original lock and key. Containing four glass jars with ormolu lids. Beautiful colour and quality.
Category
Antique 1760s French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Boîte À Bijouax, Signed Tahan
By Jean-Pierre Tahan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
designs set on a stunning blue tortoise shell background. The lid displays additional wonderfully executed
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Rare 17th Century Neapolitan Ebony Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Cabinet
Located in Benington, Herts
original catalogue from 11 December 1986, Milano, where it was purchased with this cabinet illustrated on
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Cabinets
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony
H 59.75 in W 50 in D 16 in
Pair of French Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Period Ormolu Tazzas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
handles joined by a garland of foliate and shells. All original gilt.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Urns
Materials
Ormolu
English Blond Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
winding holes. The movement is French and the timekeeping is controlled by the original cylinder
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Mantel Clocks
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
By Aubert & Klaftenberger
Located in Norwich, GB
feet. The sides and rear door also decorated with floral brass inlay. The clock rests on it’s original
Category
Antique 1870s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Tortoise Shell
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tortoise shell original for your home. Each tortoise shell original for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bone, tortoise shell and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tortoise shell original — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each tortoise shell original bearing mid-century modern, Georgian or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. A well-made tortoise shell original has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by John Widdicomb, Henredon and Asprey International Limited are consistently popular.
How Much is a Tortoise Shell Original?
The average selling price for a tortoise shell original at 1stDibs is $3,517, while they’re typically $145 on the low end and $417,723 for the highest priced.
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