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Turtle Bell

Hotel Turtle Bell by BOJ Eibar Head and Tail Ring When Pressed
By Boj Eiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A delightful turtle - decorative when resting, however the piece winds and, after winding, when the
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Architectural Elements

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Bronze, Stainless Steel

Rare Boj Brass Turtle Hotel Call Bell by Eibar, Spain, 1960s
Located in L'Escala, ES
This 1960s hotel call turtle bell is made by BOJ, Eibar, Spain. The golden metal turtle has a
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Mid-20th Century European Collectible Jewelry

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Brass

Faux Albino Sea Turtle Shell Scrimshaw with American Historical Vignettes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Faux Albino Sea Turtle Shell Scrimshaw with American Historical Vignettes Circa 1980s, Simulated
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20th Century Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Resin

Large Persian Mahal Carpet, Coral Red Field
Located in New York, NY
The coral red field of this allover pattern west Persian rustic carpet shows a "dumb bell" design
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Vintage 1920s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

1900s Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug, All-Over Ivory Field, Bold Colors
Located in New York, NY
The old ivory field shows a very well rendered version of the "dumb bell" arabesque cartouche all
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Antique Early 1900s Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

Materials

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Stunning Antique Persian Sultanabad Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
village carpet, possibly from the Ziegler firm, shows a "dumb bell" open cartouche allover pattern defined
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Antique Early 1900s Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs

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Rare and Exceptional Meiji Period Hardwood Exhibition Display Cabinet
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
bells, aoi mon and serpentine dragons, the finial comprising a ho-ho with open wings; the base comprises
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Cabinets

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Pair Japanese Bronze Pagoda Temple Lanterns, Taisho Period, circa 1920, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
fish. Bells are suspended from the shachihoko. The globular body of the lantern features four
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Lanterns

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Bronze

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Vintage Brass Turtle Hotel Bell
By Boj Eiber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century brass turtle hotel bell by, Boj Eiber, made in Spain. Both the head and tail can be
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Turtle Bell For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the turtle bell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and fabric, every turtle bell was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer turtle bell, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A turtle bell made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Boj Eiber each produced at least one beautiful turtle bell that is worth considering.

How Much is a Turtle Bell?

A turtle bell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,898, while the lowest priced sells for $625 and the highest can go for as much as $152,868.