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Tortoise Shell Real

Unique Italian Cabinet Vitrine Tortoise Shells by Ottini Milano 1973
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique Mid-century vitrine cabinet, made from solid oak covered by real tortoise shells fully
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Tortoise Shell, Oak

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
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Antique 1880s Portuguese Late Victorian Brooches

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

Prada Khaki Plastic Tortoise Chain Shoulder Hobo Bag
By Prada
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This bag is made with khaki nylon and features a tortoise shell chain handle, top zip closure and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hobo Bags

1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Murano Glass Vase
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
features the clean lines and geometric shapes typical of mid-century modern design, the faux tortoise shell
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Murano Glass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Lucite Italian Rectangular Picture Frame
By Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
natural patterns found on real tortoise shells. This rectangular picture frame embodies the Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Lucite

18th Century Italian Giltwood Element Fish Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
with a tortoise shell and sea shells. A real conversation piece.
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Antique 18th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Wood, Tortoise Shell

Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
bird's real hummingbird feathers are radiantly multicolored with a beautiful iridescence. Overall, the
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Louis XV Decorative Boxes

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Gold

Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
and domed lid. The Mother of Pearl with finely engraved decoration and Abalone shell iridescent dots
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
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H 4.72 in W 7.87 in D 4.72 in
French Open Shelved Bowfront Art Deco Nightstands
Located in Barnstaple, GB
handles are particularly lovely, each having a faux tortoise shell pull which is mounted on a matching
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Night Stands

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Walnut

Antique Japanese Wood Carving of Two Minogames 'Mythological Turtle', 18th C
Located in North Miami, FL
the crane and some of the Daoist immortals. It has very similar to the real-life common tortoise
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Hardwood

Emily Turtle Castorino and Shearling Collectible Peluche Fur by Muchi Decor
By Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l.
Located in Poviglio, IT
years of age. Emily, the plush tortoise body is made of two-tone real south American beaver fur, while
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws

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Other

Original Hand Painted Tiger Bamboo Pedestal Side Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
border are "Tiger Bamboo" also known as "Tortoise Shell Bamboo" and "English Bamboo" 1900, United States
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Antique Early 1900s Philippine Side Tables

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Rattan

Original Hand Painted Tiger Bamboo Pedestal Side Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
border are "Tiger Bamboo" also known as "Tortoise Shell Bamboo" and "English Bamboo" 1900, United States
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Antique Early 1900s Philippine Side Tables

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Rattan

The Pearl Lady, Oil on board signed Honthorst, dated 1644
By Gerard van Honthorst
Located in Paris, FR
, dated 1644 Within a beautiful tortoise shell With a certificate by René Millet ( Well Known French
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Wood Panel

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Large Pair of Solid Brass and Glass Pendants, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very large and chic pair of rectangular, solid brass ceiling lights of superb quality. The fixtures are fitted with opaque glass bottoms, and can be used as either pendants or flush ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Zebra Ottoman / Coffee Table, Large Square, Two Zebra hides, Custom Made In USA
By Area ID
Located in New York, NY
Large zebra ottoman, measures: 42 inches by 42 inches and 14 inches high. Great as a coffee table or ottoman. Built in our NJ factory. Made of beautiful zebra hides from South Africa...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Campaign Ottomans and Poufs

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Zebra Hide

Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silk

Prada Square Quilted Navy Puffer Flap Bag
By Prada
Located in Montreal, Quebec
COLOR: Navy blue MATERIAL: Nylon ITEM CODE: 25 MEASURES: H 7” x L 11” x D 3” DROP: 11.5” (both straps) DROP: 22” (single strap) COMES WITH: Dust bag and box, certificate from Real Au...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

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Travertine

21st Century Contemporary Coffee Center Round Table Abstract Wood Marquetry
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Austria Center Table is a stylish assembly of different types of wood. With a sincere texture, the marquetry coffee table is the pièce de résistance of a nature-inspired interior. S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables

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Wood

Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustard ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Mohair, Velvet, Oak

Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England to an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gilt bronze...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art Side Tables

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Iron

Murano Vase with Contrasting Gold and Brown Applied Glass
Located in Troy, MI
Creamy golden taupe colored Murano glass vase, circa 1990s with a subtly flared shape that stands just over 12” high. Base and body of vase are encased in applied black and amber gla...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

Vintage Highball Footed Glasses Amber Tortoise Shell Color Set of 3
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage amber drinking footed glasses set of 3 mouth-blown with exclusive tortoiseshell color flowing pattern. A distinctive tortoise shell motif brings rich color and dimension to ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Barware

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

1990s Gucci by Tom Ford Mini Black Nylon Hobo
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a mini Gucci nylon tote, designed by Tom Ford. This petite tote has a removable leather handle with silver plated accents. The black nylon body of the bag is reminiscent o...
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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

1990s Gucci by Tom Ford Mini Black Nylon Hobo
1990s Gucci by Tom Ford Mini Black Nylon Hobo
H 8 in W 8.5 in D 3.5 in L 11.5 in
HERMES Tsako Sako Convertible Red Ardenne Leather Bag
By Hermès
Located in Holland, PA
Tsako Sako Convertible Red Ardenne Leather Shoulder Bag by Hermes. This bag is in GREAT condition. Features red ardenne leather exterior, and with a suede and leather interior. C...
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1990s French Shoulder Bags

Victorian Nouveau Gold Fill Trembler Hat Pin w Garnet Molded Glass Flower, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A necessity during the Victorian Era, hat pins not only balanced precarious hats atop piles of hair but also moonlighted as weapons against overzealous gentlemen. Though teetering ha...
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Gold

S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Woven Brown Leather Hobo Bamboo Bag with Strap
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an intricately woven leather Gucci bag, designed by Tom Ford. This bag is constructed entirely of brown woven leather and is completed with a natural bamboo handle and mat...
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1990s Italian Shoulder Bags

Vintage Bottega Veneta Purple Suede & Lizard Intrecciato Convertible Clutch Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Bottega Veneta intrecciato weave has and will always be an iconic staple of leather and luxury. The less-is-more approach allows the design to speak for itself and ensures that i...
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1980s Italian Shoulder Bags

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French Desk in Boulle Marquetry 19th Napoleon III Period
Located in Manduel, FR
beautifully decorated with a lot of bronzes. Plateau with real green leather and decorated with fine gold and
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Desks

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Brass

Desk in Boulle Marquetry All Sides, circa 1800
Located in Manduel, FR
ease), and closes with 13 keys. Plateau with real and original brown leather and decorated with fine
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Antique Late 18th Century French Napoleon III Desks

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Brass

Desk in Boulle Marquetry All Sides, circa 1800
Desk in Boulle Marquetry All Sides, circa 1800
H 29.93 in W 50.01 in D 25.99 in
Victorian Real Tortoise Beetle Shell Pin Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
circle of seven in tact original real tortoise beetles (desmonota variolosa), circling a final front
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Victorian Real Tortoise Beetle Shell Pin Pendant
Victorian Real Tortoise Beetle Shell Pin Pendant
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W 1.88 in D 0.75 in L 1.88 in
18th Century Italian Tortoise Shell, Ebonized Wood and Bronze Specimen Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful authentic Italian 18th century in real full tortoise shell, ebonized wood and gilt bronze
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

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Bronze

Real Turtle Shell Wall Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Real authentic turtle shell. Color Dark Brown wired for hacking or you can simply lay on a table
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1990s Naturalistic Abstract Sculptures

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Animal Skin

Unique Italian Dining Table Brass Tortoise Shells by Ottini Milano, 1973
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique midcentury round dining table, made from solid oak entirely covered by real turtle
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Brass

Tortoise Looking Shell Unusual Cocktail Table
Located in North Miami, FL
condition. The beautiful curve of the sides and top make a statement. The real polished tortoise
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20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables

1970s Christian Dior Style Fake Tortoise Shell Lucite and Brass Picture Frame
By Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
durability. The faux tortoise shell finish would imitate the appearance of real tortoiseshell, a material
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Brass

1970s Turtel Shell Boxes Signed by Gabriella Crespi
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two 1970s turtle boxes compose of real turtle and silver plated bronze. Box can be opened from the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Faux Ivory Ring Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning mid-19th century example of a Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam ring box of real quality. From
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes

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Sandalwood, Bone, Tortoise Shell

1980s Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Lucite Italian Jewelry Box
By Christian Dior
Located in Aci Castello, IT
material is made from a resin that mimics the look of real tortoise shell. The use of lucite and fake
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Lucite

Pair of Chic Custom Turtle Shell Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two real tortoise shells, mounted like sculpture on simple black iron bases and electrified to make
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Late 20th Century American Table Lamps

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Metal

1970s Gabriella Crespi Turtle Box
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare and unusual signed Gabriella Crespi turtle box. The turtle shell is real and the body is in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

1970s Gabriella Crespi Turtle Box
1970s Gabriella Crespi Turtle Box
H 3.55 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
Resin and Rhinestone Bangle
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Large and striking statement piece! "Tortoise Shell" resin is set with large sparkling rhinestones
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Vintage 1980s American Bangles

Resin and Rhinestone Bangle
Resin and Rhinestone Bangle
W 1.5 in D 0.5 in Dm 3 in
1980s Maitland Smith Turtle w/ Penshell
By Maitland Smith
Located in Marietta, GA
shell being made of polished penshell, which looks very similar to real tortoise shell. Made by Maitland
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Silver Plate, Bronze

1980s Maitland Smith Turtle w/ Penshell
1980s Maitland Smith Turtle w/ Penshell
H 3 in W 9.25 in D 12.75 in
Llewellyn Pearlized Grey Lucite Handbag
By Llewellyn
Located in Miami Beach, FL
pearl and the trendy “Shell,” a mock-tortoise pattern made from caramel colored acetate. The fashions
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Vanity Items

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Base Metal

Llewellyn Pearlized Grey Lucite Handbag
Llewellyn Pearlized Grey Lucite Handbag
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H 9 in W 5.5 in L 6.5 in
Unique Italian Sideboard Tortoise Shells by Ottini Milano, 1973
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique midcentury sideboard, made from solid oak entirely covered by real tortoise shells
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Tortoise Shell, Wood

Monumental Polished and Mounted Genuine Tortoise Shell
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Absolutely gorgeous and monumental polished and mounted genuine tortoise shell. The shell is
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20th Century Natural Specimens

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Brass

Spratling Vintage Tortoise Shell "Collar Gola" or "Ruff Croissant" Necklace
By William Spratling
Located in Narberth, PA
that of the real buttery roll, which are inlaid with vibrant pieces of tortoise shell across the front
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Vintage 1950s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Rare Mid-19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Jewelry Box & Various Other Purposes
Located in Lisse, NL
ship real tortoise shell to many countries. However, it is disappointing that 19th century pieces are
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Georgian Miniature Tent-Top Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, of Decagonal Form
Located in London, GB
. A real gem for the serious collector! English circa 1800. This rare Caddy is of small proportions
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Tea Caddies

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Tortoise Shell

Art Deco High Quality Figured Walnut Tallboy, Circa 1930, England
Located in Devon, England
its original catalin bakelite and brass handles and tortoise shell looking bakelite key hole
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

Large Real Tortoise Shell and Brass Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Unusual and highly decorative turtle or tortoise has real shell with head and legs in hollow brass
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Brass

1970's Pair of Faux Tortoise and Nickel Obelisks
Located in Washington, DC
Wonderful pair of 1970's faux tortoise shell obelisks with nickel plated accents. These are
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Vintage 1970s American Obelisks

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Nickel, Brass

Rare And Unusual Gabriella Crespi Turtle Box
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in New York, NY
or expensive to make. The Turtle shell is real and the body is nickel plated bronze. It weighs a ton
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Tortoise Shell

Edwardian Hair Pin, Wedding Hair Pin Gilded Bronze, Antique Hair Jewel
Located in PARIS, FR
material (tortoise shell). Antique hairpin from the beginning of the 20th century, in the style of Jules
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Early 20th Century Edwardian More Jewelry

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Bronze

DIOR So Real Palladium Havana Sunglasses (AOOMD)
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dior So Real Sunglasses in Tortoise Shell with Silver Mirror Lenses This tortoise shell color of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sunglasses

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Tortoise Shell Real For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the tortoise shell real you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each tortoise shell real for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bone and plastic. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage tortoise shell real now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tortoise shell real — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each tortoise shell real bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made tortoise shell real has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tortoise Shell Real?

A tortoise shell real can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,061, while the lowest priced sells for $379 and the highest can go for as much as $65,049.