Find many varieties of an authentic tortoise shell ormolu mounted shell available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
bone,
tortoise shell and
metal, every tortoise shell ormolu mounted shell was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the tortoise shell ormolu mounted shell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right tortoise shell ormolu mounted shell, those designed in
Louis XV,
Rococo and
Baroque styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made tortoise shell ormolu mounted shell over the years, but those crafted by
E. Gleizes Paris,
J.W. Benson and
Jean-Louis-Benjamin Gros are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
The average selling price for a tortoise shell ormolu mounted shell at 1stDibs is $20,885, while they’re typically $2,250 on the low end and $261,812 for the highest priced.