Antique Turtle Shells

Whimsical hand painted antique turtle shell.

Turtle shell displaying one of mother nature's most iconic creations with classic color patterns and unusually large size.

Striking antique Hawksbill or turtle shell with iconic mother nature created form and incomparable variegated color tones.

Intriguing turtle shell created by mother nature with its iconic form and variegated palette. In the 1920s, a young sailor named G. Robert Kammerer aboard a steamship acquired this s...

Large antique turtle shell with its iconic form and lush variegated brown colors.

A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen.

A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen.

Rare antique Hawksbill turtle shell with a striking form and variegated natural organic tones.

Impressive 19th Century wall mount green turtle shell or carapace with its iconic sculptural form and variegated color scheme.

Authentic antique tortoise shell displaying one of mother nature's most iconic designs.

Large antique Hawksbill turtle shell with a striking form and variegated natural organic tones.

Here we present a rare giant sea turtle shell with its organic form and variegated colors. One of mother natures most iconic creations.

Antique sea turtle shell carapace, natural history specimen.

Standout antique hawksbill turtle shell with its iconic variegated color tones and sea inspired sculptural form.

A prime example of one of mother natures most iconic creations with its organic form and alluring variegated design.

Antique authentic turtle shell with a luxurious buffed finish and an intriguing asymmetrical form.

Impressive antique gigantic turtle shell with its iconic variegated color tones, sea inspired form, and formidable size.

A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th century.

A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th century.

A stunning antique late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th...

A stunning antique late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th...

The iconic form of the turtle shell, out done only by its own distinct variegated colors and lustrous glow. Attached to this shell are barnacles that hitched a ride a long time ago.

Immense antique 19th century taxidermy turtle shell with variegated color tones.

Today these make for wonderful conversation pieces, appealing to interior designers, collectors of natural history and maritime antiques. This particular example has been mounted on ...

A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th century.

Today these make for wonderful conversation pieces, appealing to interior designers, collectors of natural history and maritime antiques. This particular example has been mounted on ...

A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell later mounted on a silver plated stand by the renowned designer Anthony Redmile.

Today these make for wonderful conversation pieces, appealing to interior designers, collectors of natural history and maritime antiques. This particular example has been mounted on ...

A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th century.

Antique late-19th Century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river turtles and would be captured to take on board the merchant ships of the 19th century.

Elegant 19th century Napoleon III turtle shell with mother-of-pearl inlays and bronze mounts planter (circa: 1860). Removable zinc liner inside. Fine condition.

Very Unique Antique Green Turtle Shell. This Piece was acquired from a private collection where it had been for decades, now available for purchase it is a wonderful and very large s...

Impressive antique hand polished tortoise shell with its iconic form and classic variegated organic color tones. One of mother nature's most ingenious creations.

Antique turtle shell with the familiar shape and featuring patterns and textures that only mother nature could invent.      

Authentic antique turtle shell buffed and polished displaying one of mother nature's most iconic designs to be enjoyed for generations to come.

Authentic turtle shell buffed and polished, displaying one of mother nature's most iconic designs to be enjoyed for generations to come.

Turtle shell or carapace with a lush color, captivating design, and classic form.

Large antique turtle carapace turtle shell with its iconic form and lush variegated color scheme.

Impressive antique sea turtle shell with its iconic form and subtle variegated color tones, once traveled the world now available to its new home.

Interesting authentic turtle shell professionally mounted on a Elagent Crome base ,clean and seal with dripping clear resin in the front ,and linen upholster In the back . Great de...

Rare and remarkable antique Hawksbill shell with its iconic variegated colors and distinctive sea inspired form.

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. This netsuke was made by Katsuei (you can find his signature on the bottom of this netsuke.) Netsuke is a minia...

This is a pair of antique sea turtles of different sizes on Lucite and metal stands.

Very unique 19th century Italian fish sculpture made from antique elements. Includes a tortoise shell, a sea shell and a sharks jaw. Creates a fun whimsical vibe!!

Antique example from circa 1880, bears the scars and patina of over 120 years and more. The shell has been cut around the top and bottom into jagged edges. Good sheen and wear around...

French antique Boulle cabinet. Wood is decorated with inlaid brass and turtle, bronze details outside. Inside the cabinet there are two shelves. Cabinet top is marble. Perfect co...

An exceptional piece discovered in France, this antique taxidermy tortoise is in remarkable condition with beautiful coloring in it's shell. The entire piece is intact and we believe...

Nice old large antique turtle shell with brown varnished finish

Found during our recent time in France, we instantly fell for this sea turtle we lovingly have nicknamed Birgen. Dates to approximately 1910 and is in quite beautiful condition altho...

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

Made of carved wood with transparent fences and scrollwork panels, two dragons at the front and pagoda roofs on top. A beautiful realization by the Chinese woodcarver and furniture m...

Pretty XIXth century Chinese wardrobe in black lacquered wood decorated with court scenes, opening with two doors. The interior has a shelf with two drawers decorated with golden pla...

A stunning 19th-century Chinese apothecary cabinet featuring 64 standard drawers and three larger drawers beneath a fine cornice. Each drawer is beautifully labeled in delicate, hand...

A highly important engraved Islamic combination locking brass casket, based on a design by the 12th Century Arab inventor & artist Ismail Al Jazari. Circa 1550. The casket from the m...

Bronze sculpture signed H. Gauquie, France, late 19th century.

This magnificent building facade was once part of a grand mansion in Gujarat, India. It is entirely made from Teakwood, which is highly resistant to insects and to water. Originally,...

Pair of large branches of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum). Gilt bronze bases with phytomorphic calyx stem. Connection with an oval element in Lapis Lazuli and two spirals ...

The subject is a young voluptuous partially draped nude Amazon woman who stands on a rocky outcrop, her left foot on top of an open Helmet, a quiver with arrows beside her; her torso...

Magnificent, 18th Century, Venetian, Trompe-L’œil, Painted, Bed, Superking 6ft, 180cm wide, With Massive 213cm, 6ft 10in Shaped Headboard & 149cm, 5ft Shaped Footboard & Fortuny Bedc...

A monumentally scaled and most important Chinese mid 18th century Laquered Coromandel screen. This finely detailed ten panel screen, with its original tempera paint, showcases a coll...

A stunning and high quality French late 19th century Art Nouveau Period Ormolu box. This exceptional box is raised on four foliate feet below large scale scrolled acanthus leaf corne...