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1950s Hotel Concierge Desk Bell Brass + Rhinestone Turtle by Boj, Eibar Spain
1950s Hotel Concierge Desk Bell Brass + Rhinestone Turtle by Boj, Eibar Spain

1950s Hotel Concierge Desk Bell Brass + Rhinestone Turtle by Boj, Eibar Spain

By Boj Eiber

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Rhinestone Turtle Concierge Brass Service Bell. A very unusual and rare mid-20th century Toledo gilt tortoise bell, covered in sparkling paste diamonds.

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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Rare Boj Brass Turtle Hotel Call Bell by Eibar, Spain, 1960s
Rare Boj Brass Turtle Hotel Call Bell by Eibar, Spain, 1960s

Rare Boj Brass Turtle Hotel Call Bell by Eibar, Spain, 1960s

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H 2.37 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

Rare Boj Brass Turtle Hotel Call Bell by Eibar, Spain, 1960s

Located in L'Escala, ES

This nice turtle bell is in good vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Selection of Turtle Hotel Call Bells
Selection of Turtle Hotel Call Bells

Selection of Turtle Hotel Call Bells

Located in Stamford, CT

Antique brass and iron hotel call bells. Wind up on underside and press tail to ring bell. Each has a different pattern. Prices vary. Please call or write for price.

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

Cute Turtle Bell of the 1960s
Cute Turtle Bell of the 1960s

Cute Turtle Bell of the 1960s

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H 1.97 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

Cute Turtle Bell of the 1960s

By Boj Eiber

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This nice turtle bell is in good vintage condition.  

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle

Located in Bath, GB

Always sought-after and harder to find these days, this is a genuine antique German novelty counter bell in the from of a tortoise. This example has been professionally polished i...

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of Qing Dynasty Patinated Bronze Censors/Perfume Burners
Pair of Qing Dynasty Patinated Bronze Censors/Perfume Burners

Pair of Qing Dynasty Patinated Bronze Censors/Perfume Burners

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

The censors are decorated with a high relief flowers , a dragon curling around its base , fish swimming turtles and bells The top cover of the censor has a finial of a flaming ball T...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Hotel Turtle Bell by BOJ Eibar Head and Tail Ring When Pressed
Hotel Turtle Bell by BOJ Eibar Head and Tail Ring When Pressed

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 tail or head are pressed a bell rings - a compliment to many spaces.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Brass Turtle Call Bell / Service Bell / Reception Bell with Damascene Decoration
Brass Turtle Call Bell / Service Bell / Reception Bell with Damascene Decoration

Brass Turtle Call Bell / Service Bell / Reception Bell with Damascene Decoration

By Boj Eiber

Located in Cork, IE

This ornate call or service bell in shape of a turtle is in great condition and rings out loud and clear by tapping the head or tail of the turtle.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Cast Iron Turtle, Counter Top Hotel Bell, ca. 1900
Cast Iron Turtle, Counter Top Hotel Bell, ca. 1900

Cast Iron Turtle, Counter Top Hotel Bell, ca. 1900

Located in Petaluma, CA

Just tap the turtle on the head to produce this nicely pitched bell sound.

Category

Early 20th Century American Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

English Victorian Taxidermy Bell Jar, Cloche Diorama, Birds, Chipmunk & Turtle
English Victorian Taxidermy Bell Jar, Cloche Diorama, Birds, Chipmunk & Turtle

English Victorian Taxidermy Bell Jar, Cloche Diorama, Birds, Chipmunk & Turtle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fantastic Victorian Era bell jar diorama showing nine birds, a chipmunk and a turtle in a Habitat of branches, leaves and moss.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Blown Glass, Fruitwood

Tortoise Sculpture Silver Table Bell
Tortoise Sculpture Silver Table Bell

Tortoise Sculpture Silver Table Bell

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H 2.29 in W 6.89 in D 4.18 in

Tortoise Sculpture Silver Table Bell

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

A rare and desirable wind-up turtle novelty silver bell. Both the shell and base are both silver.

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling & Bronze Turtle Form Bell
Sterling & Bronze Turtle Form Bell

Sterling & Bronze Turtle Form Bell

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H 2.25 in W 6.75 in

Sterling & Bronze Turtle Form Bell

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Charming sterling silver and bronze turtle bell, circa 1911, Chester, England. Makers mark for Grey & Company of Chester and London, reg 1909.

Category

Early 20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Vintage Brass Turtle Hotel Bell
Vintage Brass Turtle Hotel Bell

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 depressed to operate.

Category

20th Century Spanish Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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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.