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Large Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large lofty wall hanging 19th century turtle shell with its iconic form and alluring organic
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Organic Material

Large Antique Turtle Shell
Large Antique Turtle Shell

Large Antique Turtle Shell

$10,700
H 29.5 in W 24 in D 7 in
Three Antique Turtle Shell Bellows, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is an unusual and rare trio of functioning antique bellows crafted in wood leather and turtle
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Three Antique Turtle Shell Bellows, Priced Individually
Three Antique Turtle Shell Bellows, Priced Individually

Three Antique Turtle Shell Bellows, Priced Individually

$2,450 / item
H 5 in W 21 in D 5 in
Christian Dior Turtle Shell Table Lamp, France, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rare 1970s table lamp by Christian Dior features an authentic antique turtle shell mounted on
Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Christian Dior Turtle Shell Table Lamp, France, 1970s
Christian Dior Turtle Shell Table Lamp, France, 1970s

Christian Dior Turtle Shell Table Lamp, France, 1970s

$10,200
H 30.52 in W 17.33 in D 6.7 in
19th Century Antique Chinese Turtle Shell Vanity Mirror
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is a rare and unusual antique, Chinese vanity mirror presented in a turtle shell. The mirror
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Table Mirrors

Materials

Marine turtle

19th Century Antique Chinese Turtle Shell Vanity Mirror
19th Century Antique Chinese Turtle Shell Vanity Mirror

19th Century Antique Chinese Turtle Shell Vanity Mirror

$6,450 Sale Price
40% Off
H 26.5 in W 21.5 in D 11 in
Antique Wall Hanging Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty 19th century wall hanging turtle shell created by mother nature with its iconic form and
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Organic Material

Antique Wall Hanging Turtle Shell
Antique Wall Hanging Turtle Shell

Antique Wall Hanging Turtle Shell

$7,150
H 24.5 in W 24.5 in D 7.5 in
Antique Georgian Armorial Sterling Silver Turtle & Shell Sweetmeat / Salt Cellar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
& Joseph Guest and Joseph Cradock, London. Dated for 1807. In the form of a turtle with an open seashell
Category

Antique Early 1800s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Armorial Sterling Silver Turtle & Shell Sweetmeat / Salt Cellar
Antique Georgian Armorial Sterling Silver Turtle & Shell Sweetmeat / Salt Cellar

Antique Georgian Armorial Sterling Silver Turtle & Shell Sweetmeat / Salt Cellar

$3,850
H 3.5 in W 4 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Vintage Turtles with Antique Blue and White Porcelain Mosaic Shells
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of vintage decorative turtles, each designed with a pale composite body and a shell
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Plaster

Pair of Vintage Turtles with Antique Blue and White Porcelain Mosaic Shells
Pair of Vintage Turtles with Antique Blue and White Porcelain Mosaic Shells

Pair of Vintage Turtles with Antique Blue and White Porcelain Mosaic Shells

$1,500 / set
H 6 in W 11 in D 15 in
Turtle shell Table lamp chrome 4 bulbs , italy 1970
By Romeo, Romeo Rega, Dior Home
Located in La xara, VC
style of turtle shells, typically evoking a vintage or antique aesthetic. Here are some reasons why
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Turtle shell Table lamp chrome 4 bulbs , italy 1970
Turtle shell Table lamp chrome 4 bulbs , italy 1970

Turtle shell Table lamp chrome 4 bulbs , italy 1970

$812 Sale Price
44% Off
H 23.63 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
19th Century Italian Fish Sculpture from Antique Elements
Located in Dallas, TX
Very unique 19th century Italian fish sculpture made from antique elements. Includes a tortoise
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Wood, Marine turtle

19th Century Italian Fish Sculpture from Antique Elements
19th Century Italian Fish Sculpture from Antique Elements

19th Century Italian Fish Sculpture from Antique Elements

$3,080
H 29 in W 22 in D 7 in
CIRCA 1960'S RARE TURTLE TORTOiSE TABLE LAMP ON ART DECO STYLE STAND
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A striking and rare mid-20th century table lamp featuring a genuine turtle
Category

20th Century British Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

CIRCA 1960'S RARE TURTLE TORTOiSE TABLE LAMP ON ART DECO STYLE STAND
CIRCA 1960'S RARE TURTLE TORTOiSE TABLE LAMP ON ART DECO STYLE STAND

CIRCA 1960'S RARE TURTLE TORTOiSE TABLE LAMP ON ART DECO STYLE STAND

$4,691
H 23.63 in W 9.85 in D 7.88 in
Figure in Bronze with Medal Patina "Muse Des Bois" After Henri-Louis Levasseur
Located in Paris, FR
holds an antique lyre made from a turtle shell and goat horns. Her right arm extended in the air
Category

Antique 1890s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Figure in Bronze with Medal Patina "Muse Des Bois" After Henri-Louis Levasseur
Figure in Bronze with Medal Patina "Muse Des Bois" After Henri-Louis Levasseur

Figure in Bronze with Medal Patina "Muse Des Bois" After Henri-Louis Levasseur

$6,380
H 33.08 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in

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Large Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique turtle shell with familiar iconic patterns and form that are complete with a plaque
Category

20th Century Philippine British Colonial Decorative Art

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Sea turtle

Large Antique Turtle Shell
Large Antique Turtle Shell

Large Antique Turtle Shell

H 26 in W 23 in L 26 in
Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An antique turtle shell proudly displaying one of mother nature's most iconic designs with its
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Early 20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Antique Turtle Shell
Antique Turtle Shell

Antique Turtle Shell

H 23 in W 21 in D 7 in
Large Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive large antique turtle shell or carapace putting on display one of mother natures most
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Sea turtle

Large Antique Turtle Shell
Large Antique Turtle Shell

Large Antique Turtle Shell

H 40 in W 32 in D 10 in
Antique Turtle Shell Carapace
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen Authentic antique turtle
Category

Antique 19th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Antique Turtle Shell Carapace
Antique Turtle Shell Carapace

Antique Turtle Shell Carapace

H 22 in W 20 in D 8 in
Whimsical Hand Painted Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Charleston, SC
Whimsical hand painted antique turtle shell.
Category

20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Whimsical Hand Painted Antique Turtle Shell
Whimsical Hand Painted Antique Turtle Shell

Whimsical Hand Painted Antique Turtle Shell

H 27 in W 20.75 in D 11 in
Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Turtle shell displaying one of mother nature's most iconic creations with classic color patterns
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Sea turtle

Antique Turtle Shell
Antique Turtle Shell

Antique Turtle Shell

H 31 in W 25 in L 31 in
Antique Turtle Shell or Carapace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking antique Hawksbill or turtle shell with iconic mother nature created form and incomparable
Category

Antique 19th Century Caribbean Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Sea turtle

Antique Turtle Shell or Carapace
Antique Turtle Shell or Carapace

Antique Turtle Shell or Carapace

H 16 in W 13.5 in D 4.5 in
Antique Turtle Shell or Carapace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing turtle shell created by mother nature with its iconic form and variegated palette. In
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Early 20th Century Oceanic Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Sea turtle

Antique Turtle Shell or Carapace
Antique Turtle Shell or Carapace

Antique Turtle Shell or Carapace

H 19 in W 12 in D 5 in
Antique Organic Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large antique turtle shell with its iconic form and lush variegated brown colors.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Sea turtle

Antique Organic Turtle Shell
Antique Organic Turtle Shell

Antique Organic Turtle Shell

H 29.5 in W 24 in D 7.5 in
Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen. Authentic antique turtle
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Antique 19th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell
Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell

Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell

H 29 in W 23 in D 6 in
Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen. Authentic antique turtle
Category

Antique 19th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell
Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell

Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell

H 27 in W 23 in D 8 in
Antique Hawksbill Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare antique Hawksbill turtle shell with a striking form and variegated natural organic tones. One
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Sea turtle

Antique Hawksbill Turtle Shell
Antique Hawksbill Turtle Shell

Antique Hawksbill Turtle Shell

H 16 in W 11 in D 4.5 in
Antique Wall Mount Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th Century wall mount green turtle shell or carapace with its iconic sculptural form
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Sea turtle

Antique Wall Mount Turtle Shell
Antique Wall Mount Turtle Shell

Antique Wall Mount Turtle Shell

H 25.5 in W 21.5 in D 7.5 in
Antique Turtle or Tortoise Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Authentic antique tortoise shell displaying one of mother nature's most iconic designs.
Category

Early 20th Century American British Colonial Decorative Art

Materials

Sea turtle

Antique Turtle or Tortoise Shell
Antique Turtle or Tortoise Shell

Antique Turtle or Tortoise Shell

H 16 in W 15 in L 16 in
Large Antique Hawksbill Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large antique Hawksbill turtle shell with a striking form and variegated natural organic tones. One
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Sea turtle

Large Antique Hawksbill Turtle Shell
Large Antique Hawksbill Turtle Shell

Large Antique Hawksbill Turtle Shell

H 27 in W 19 in D 7 in
Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here we present a rare giant sea turtle shell with its organic form and variegated colors. One of
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Sea turtle

Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell
Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell

Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell

H 35 in W 25 in D 13 in
Giant Sea Turtle Shell, Antique Natural History Specimen
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique sea turtle shell carapace, natural history specimen. Great vintage condition with
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Antique Early 1900s Natural Specimens

Materials

Sea turtle, Shell

Giant Sea Turtle Shell, Antique Natural History Specimen
Giant Sea Turtle Shell, Antique Natural History Specimen

Giant Sea Turtle Shell, Antique Natural History Specimen

H 25 in W 23 in D 8 in
Antique Hawksbill Turtle Shell or Carapace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout antique hawksbill turtle shell with its iconic variegated color tones and sea inspired
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Early 20th Century Caribbean Edwardian Natural Specimens

Materials

Sea turtle

Antique Hawksbill Turtle Shell or Carapace
Antique Hawksbill Turtle Shell or Carapace

Antique Hawksbill Turtle Shell or Carapace

H 19 in W 13.5 in D 5 in
Antique Turtle or Tortoise Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A prime example of one of mother natures most iconic creations with its organic form and alluring variegated design.
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20th Century American Edwardian Natural Specimens

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Turtle or Tortoise Shell
Antique Turtle or Tortoise Shell

Antique Turtle or Tortoise Shell

H 19 in W 16 in D 4 in
Antique Authentic Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique authentic turtle shell with a luxurious buffed finish and an intriguing asymmetrical form
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Antique Early 1900s Philippine British Colonial Natural Specimens

Antique Authentic Turtle Shell
Antique Authentic Turtle Shell

Antique Authentic Turtle Shell

H 16 in W 16 in D 4 in
Giant Turtle Shell or Carapace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique gigantic turtle shell with its iconic variegated color tones, sea inspired form
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Sea turtle

Giant Turtle Shell or Carapace
Giant Turtle Shell or Carapace

Giant Turtle Shell or Carapace

H 44 in W 33 in D 14 in
Late 19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river
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Antique 19th Century South American Nautical Objects

Materials

Marine turtle

Late 19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell
Late 19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell

Late 19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell

H 22.45 in W 17.33 in D 8.27 in
Late 19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river
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Antique 19th Century South American Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Marine turtle

Late 19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell
Late 19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell

Late 19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell

H 25.2 in W 19.3 in D 8.27 in
Antique 19th Century Blonde Turtle Shell On Mounted Stand, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning antique late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American
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Antique 19th Century South American Taxidermy

Materials

Marine turtle

Antique 19th Century Blonde Turtle Shell On Mounted Stand, circa 1890
Antique 19th Century Blonde Turtle Shell On Mounted Stand, circa 1890

Antique 19th Century Blonde Turtle Shell On Mounted Stand, circa 1890

H 25.2 in W 19.3 in D 8.27 in
Antique 19th Century Blonde Turtle Shell on Mounted Stand, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning antique late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American
Category

Antique 19th Century South American Taxidermy

Materials

Marine turtle

Antique 19th Century Blonde Turtle Shell on Mounted Stand, circa 1890
Antique 19th Century Blonde Turtle Shell on Mounted Stand, circa 1890

Antique 19th Century Blonde Turtle Shell on Mounted Stand, circa 1890

H 22.45 in W 17.33 in D 8.27 in
Antique Victorian Turtle Shell with Natural Barnacles
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The iconic form of the turtle shell, out done only by its own distinct variegated colors and
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Antique Victorian Turtle Shell with Natural Barnacles
Antique Victorian Turtle Shell with Natural Barnacles

Antique Victorian Turtle Shell with Natural Barnacles

H 33 in W 27 in D 9 in
Very Large Turtle Shell Or Carpace
Located in Bradenton, FL
Immense antique 19th century taxidermy turtle shell with variegated color tones. Beautiful natural
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Antique 19th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Very Large Turtle Shell Or Carpace
Very Large Turtle Shell Or Carpace

Very Large Turtle Shell Or Carpace

H 11 in W 26.5 in D 32 in
19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell, on a Lamp Mounted Stand
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river
Category

Antique 19th Century South American Taxidermy

Materials

Marine turtle

19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell, on a Lamp Mounted Stand
19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell, on a Lamp Mounted Stand

19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell, on a Lamp Mounted Stand

H 27.56 in W 19.69 in L 27.56 in
Cabinet 19th Century Styl Boulle Blue Turtle Shell
Located in Warsaw, PL
French antique Boulle cabinet. Wood is decorated with inlaid brass and turtle, bronze details
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Cabinet 19th Century Styl Boulle Blue Turtle Shell
Cabinet 19th Century Styl Boulle Blue Turtle Shell

Cabinet 19th Century Styl Boulle Blue Turtle Shell

H 41.34 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
19th Century Victorian "Blonde" Turtle Shell On Mounted Stand, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river
Category

Antique 19th Century South American Natural Specimens

Materials

Marine turtle

19th Century Victorian "Blonde" Turtle Shell On Mounted Stand, circa 1890
19th Century Victorian "Blonde" Turtle Shell On Mounted Stand, circa 1890

19th Century Victorian "Blonde" Turtle Shell On Mounted Stand, circa 1890

H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 9.06 in
19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell, on a Lamp Mounted Stand
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river
Category

Antique 19th Century South American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Sea turtle

19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell, on a Lamp Mounted Stand
19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell, on a Lamp Mounted Stand

19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell, on a Lamp Mounted Stand

H 34.26 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
"Blonde" Turtle Shell on a Silver Plated Mount, A. Redmile, London, circa 1970
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell later mounted on a silver plated stand by the
Category

20th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Marine turtle

"Blonde" Turtle Shell on a Silver Plated Mount, A. Redmile, London, circa 1970
"Blonde" Turtle Shell on a Silver Plated Mount, A. Redmile, London, circa 1970

"Blonde" Turtle Shell on a Silver Plated Mount, A. Redmile, London, circa 1970

H 34.65 in W 18.12 in D 10.24 in
Late 19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell, on a Lamp Mounted Stand
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
inconvenience this may cause. * * * A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were
Category

Antique 19th Century South American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Sea turtle

Late 19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell, on a Lamp Mounted Stand
Late 19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell, on a Lamp Mounted Stand

Late 19th Century "Blonde" Turtle Shell, on a Lamp Mounted Stand

H 34.26 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Stunning Late 19th Century “Blond” Turtle Shell
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning late 19th century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river
Category

Antique 19th Century Nautical Objects

Stunning Late 19th Century “Blond” Turtle Shell
Stunning Late 19th Century “Blond” Turtle Shell

Stunning Late 19th Century “Blond” Turtle Shell

H 25.6 in W 17.72 in D 9.85 in
19th Century Victorian "Blonde" Turtle Shell On Mounted Stand, c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th Century “blond” turtle shell. These turtle shells were South American river
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Metal

19th Century Victorian "Blonde" Turtle Shell On Mounted Stand, c.1890
19th Century Victorian "Blonde" Turtle Shell On Mounted Stand, c.1890

19th Century Victorian "Blonde" Turtle Shell On Mounted Stand, c.1890

H 22.05 in W 16.93 in D 5.12 in
Antique Napoleon III Jardiniere with Turtle Shell and Mother-of-Pearl Inlays
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant 19th century Napoleon III turtle shell with mother-of-pearl inlays and bronze mounts
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Antique Napoleon III Jardiniere with Turtle Shell and Mother-of-Pearl Inlays
Antique Napoleon III Jardiniere with Turtle Shell and Mother-of-Pearl Inlays

Antique Napoleon III Jardiniere with Turtle Shell and Mother-of-Pearl Inlays

H 7 in W 17.5 in D 11.5 in
Large Antique Tortoise Shell on Stand
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Very Unique Antique Green Turtle Shell. This Piece was acquired from a private collection where it
Category

Mid-20th Century Pacific Islands Natural Specimens

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Large Antique Tortoise Shell on Stand
Large Antique Tortoise Shell on Stand

Large Antique Tortoise Shell on Stand

H 39 in W 32 in D 11 in
Tortoise Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique hand polished tortoise shell with its iconic form and classic variegated organic
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Sea turtle

Tortoise Shell
Tortoise Shell

Tortoise Shell

H 26 in W 21 in D 9 in
Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique turtle shell with the familiar shape and featuring patterns and textures that only mother
Category

Antique 19th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Antique Turtle Shell
Antique Turtle Shell

Antique Turtle Shell

H 11 in W 9 in D 3 in
Large Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Authentic antique turtle shell buffed and polished displaying one of mother nature's most iconic
Category

Antique 19th Century American British Colonial Natural Specimens

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Sea turtle

Large Antique Turtle Shell
Large Antique Turtle Shell

Large Antique Turtle Shell

H 26 in W 22 in D 7 in
Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Authentic turtle shell buffed and polished, displaying one of mother nature's most iconic designs
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Sea turtle

Antique Turtle Shell
Antique Turtle Shell

Antique Turtle Shell

H 24 in W 12 in D 6 in
Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Turtle shell or carapace with a lush color, captivating design, and classic form.
Category

Early 20th Century American British Colonial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Sea turtle

Antique Turtle Shell
Antique Turtle Shell

Antique Turtle Shell

H 25 in W 19.5 in D 7.5 in
Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large antique turtle carapace turtle shell with its iconic form and lush variegated color scheme
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Sea turtle

Antique Turtle Shell
Antique Turtle Shell

Antique Turtle Shell

H 34 in W 29 in D 10 in
Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell or Carapace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique sea turtle shell with its iconic form and subtle variegated color tones, once
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Sea turtle

Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell or Carapace
Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell or Carapace

Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell or Carapace

H 37.5 in W 29 in D 10 in
Antique Authentic Turtle Shell
By Joseph Malekan
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Interesting authentic turtle shell professionally mounted on a Elagent Crome base ,clean and seal
Category

20th Century American Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique Authentic Turtle Shell
Antique Authentic Turtle Shell

Antique Authentic Turtle Shell

H 19 in W 13 in D 6 in
Hawksbill Turtle Shell or Carapace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable antique Hawksbill shell with its iconic variegated colors and distinctive sea
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Sea turtle

Hawksbill Turtle Shell or Carapace
Hawksbill Turtle Shell or Carapace

Hawksbill Turtle Shell or Carapace

H 16 in W 14 in D 4 in
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Turtles and Shell', 1920s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. This netsuke was made by
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Turtles and Shell', 1920s
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Turtles and Shell', 1920s

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Turtles and Shell', 1920s

H 1.38 in W 1.97 in D 1.58 in
Pair of Antique Sea Turtles on Stands
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a pair of antique sea turtles of different sizes on Lucite and metal stands.
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Vintage 1920s American Taxidermy

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Sea Turtles on Stands
Pair of Antique Sea Turtles on Stands

Pair of Antique Sea Turtles on Stands

H 23 in W 16 in D 6 in
Antique Giant Blonde South American River Turtle Carapace, circa 1880
By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1
Located in London, GB
Antique example from circa 1880, bears the scars and patina of over 120 years and more. The shell
Category

Antique 1880s Brazilian International Style Taxidermy

Materials

Marine turtle

Antique Giant Blonde South American River Turtle Carapace, circa 1880
Antique Giant Blonde South American River Turtle Carapace, circa 1880

Antique Giant Blonde South American River Turtle Carapace, circa 1880

H 24.81 in W 18.9 in D 5.52 in
Antique Taxidermy Sea Turtle Tortoise Found in France
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptional piece discovered in France, this antique taxidermy tortoise is in remarkable
Category

Early 20th Century French Taxidermy

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Taxidermy Sea Turtle Tortoise Found in France
Antique Taxidermy Sea Turtle Tortoise Found in France

Antique Taxidermy Sea Turtle Tortoise Found in France

H 20 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
Large Turtle Shell
Located in High Point, NC
Nice old large antique turtle shell with brown varnished finish
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Large Turtle Shell
Large Turtle Shell

Large Turtle Shell

H 30.5 in W 28 in D 10 in
Antique Taxidermy Sea Turtle Tortoise Shell
Located in Houston, TX
Found during our recent time in France, we instantly fell for this sea turtle we lovingly have
Category

Early 20th Century French Taxidermy

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Taxidermy Sea Turtle Tortoise Shell
Antique Taxidermy Sea Turtle Tortoise Shell

Antique Taxidermy Sea Turtle Tortoise Shell

H 6 in W 22 in D 15 in

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21st O'Connell I Bed Rattan Wood Leather Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
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Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
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Wrought Iron

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

$114,121
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Gae Aulenti bed mod. ‘Tennis’ for Gavina, Italy 1972
By Gavina, Gae Aulenti
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Large king size bed by Gae Aulenti mod. ‘Tennis’ for Gavina, Italy 1972. Unique and iconic bed from the ‘Tennis‘ series referring to the round shapes and the typical stitching patter...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gae Aulenti bed mod. ‘Tennis’ for Gavina, Italy 1972
Gae Aulenti bed mod. ‘Tennis’ for Gavina, Italy 1972

Gae Aulenti bed mod. ‘Tennis’ for Gavina, Italy 1972

$24,254
H 18.71 in W 95.28 in D 103.55 in
Hollywood Regency Glamorous Asymmetrical Swivel Chairs in Emerald Green Velvet
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Every element of these Emerald Green Hollywood Regency Asymmetrical Swivel Chairs screams decades of glamour and fabulous affairs. Sitting on these Hollywood Regency chairs feels Reg...
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery

Hollywood Regency Glamorous Asymmetrical Swivel Chairs in Emerald Green Velvet
Hollywood Regency Glamorous Asymmetrical Swivel Chairs in Emerald Green Velvet

Hollywood Regency Glamorous Asymmetrical Swivel Chairs in Emerald Green Velvet

$12,400 / set
H 32 in W 36 in D 36 in
Cerused Oak Art Deco Coffee Table, France, Mid-20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This striking cerused oak coffee table epitomizes mid-20th-century European craftsmanship. The table features a distinctive base formed by two elegant semi-circular arches, creating ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Cerused Oak Art Deco Coffee Table, France, Mid-20th Century
Cerused Oak Art Deco Coffee Table, France, Mid-20th Century

Cerused Oak Art Deco Coffee Table, France, Mid-20th Century

$5,500
H 21.66 in W 44.1 in D 15.36 in
Spanish Armchair in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, brass, oak, Spain, 1960s. This lounge chair originates from Spain and stylistically refer to the late 19th century Revival period. The construction of the bas...
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Spanish Armchair in Cognac Leather and Oak
Spanish Armchair in Cognac Leather and Oak

Spanish Armchair in Cognac Leather and Oak

$3,850
H 34.85 in W 28.15 in D 27.56 in
Antique Metamorphic Mahogany Library Armchair Chair, English Regency, circa 1810
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Antique metamorphic mahogany library chair, English Regency circa 1810, after a patented design by Morgan and Sanders, Catherine St, London - a chair that converts into library steps...
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Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Metamorphic Mahogany Library Armchair Chair, English Regency, circa 1810
Antique Metamorphic Mahogany Library Armchair Chair, English Regency, circa 1810

Antique Metamorphic Mahogany Library Armchair Chair, English Regency, circa 1810

$7,550
H 28.75 in W 25.6 in D 41.74 in
Acoustic or Electric Jazz Guitar, Silvertone, 1950s
By Silvertone
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great player... sounds amazing,, classic 1950s acoustic/ electric jazz guitar made by Silvertone,, Retains original Kent floating pick-up.Wonderful tone,,straight neck,,perfect inton...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Chrome

Acoustic or Electric Jazz Guitar, Silvertone, 1950s
Acoustic or Electric Jazz Guitar, Silvertone, 1950s

Acoustic or Electric Jazz Guitar, Silvertone, 1950s

$1,600
H 41 in W 15.5 in D 5 in
English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany oval sea captains desk with hinged leather top concealing two upper hidden compartments, single front drawer, original brasses, ebony string inlay, two hinged lower ...
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Desks

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800
English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800

English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800

$12,000
H 30 in W 43.5 in D 28 in
Antique French "Siren" Handled Walking Stick Cane 92cm / 36 inches 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French silver gilt pommel handled walking stick, circa 1890 in date The striking stick features an ornate pierced gilt ball-shaped handle featuring super...
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Antique 1890s French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Silver

Antique French "Siren" Handled Walking Stick Cane 92cm / 36 inches 19th Century
Antique French "Siren" Handled Walking Stick Cane 92cm / 36 inches 19th Century

Antique French "Siren" Handled Walking Stick Cane 92cm / 36 inches 19th Century

$737
H 36.23 in W 1.78 in D 1.78 in
Art Deco Coffee Opium Table with Chinese Decor
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco coffee Opium table. Hand-painted Chinese decor, France, 1920s. Lacquer in good original condition. Table solid and stabile. Note: Very nice symmetric all-over patina of ...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Art Deco Coffee Opium Table with Chinese Decor
Art Deco Coffee Opium Table with Chinese Decor

Art Deco Coffee Opium Table with Chinese Decor

$1,500
H 17.33 in W 16.54 in D 31.5 in
Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano
Located in London, GB
This charming antique silver musical box features a singing bird, which appears from an opening oval. The musical box is exquisitely crafted in the shape of a miniature grand piano, ...
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Antique 19th Century German Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano
Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano

Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano

$14,097 Sale Price
30% Off
H 6.3 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in
Minton 19th C Gilt Dessert Service 15 Pc. W/ Parian Figures Hand Painted Roses
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Beyond belief! This set is museum worthy, exhibiting some of the finest workmanship Minton produced. The centerpiece features an exquisite pierced tall basket lifted up by 3 tall Par...
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Antique 1890s English Neoclassical Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Minton 19th C Gilt Dessert Service 15 Pc. W/ Parian Figures Hand Painted Roses
Minton 19th C Gilt Dessert Service 15 Pc. W/ Parian Figures Hand Painted Roses

Minton 19th C Gilt Dessert Service 15 Pc. W/ Parian Figures Hand Painted Roses

$36,000 / set
H 19.25 in Dm 12 in
Metal Square Coffee Table 'Duchamp' by Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti, Italy, 1990s
By Minotti, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Antwerp, BE
Metal square coffee table, a remarkable piece of furniture designed by the visionary Rodolfo Dordoni in 1998. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the 'Duchamp' coffee table ...
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1990s Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Metal Square Coffee Table 'Duchamp' by Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti, Italy, 1990s
Metal Square Coffee Table 'Duchamp' by Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti, Italy, 1990s

Metal Square Coffee Table 'Duchamp' by Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti, Italy, 1990s

$2,200
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
19th C. matching wicker shell back design adult and child size rocking chairs
By Wakefield Rattan Company
Located in Nashua, NH
A large late 19th C. Shell back designed Adult wicker rocker and matching Childs rocker by the famous Wakefield Rattan Company of Wakefield Massachusetts. They are both beautifully d...
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Antique 1890s American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Reed, Wood

19th C. matching wicker shell back design adult and child size rocking chairs
19th C. matching wicker shell back design adult and child size rocking chairs

19th C. matching wicker shell back design adult and child size rocking chairs

$3,840 / set
H 40.5 in W 25 in D 33 in
Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Rocking Chairs

Materials

Silver Leaf

Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker
Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker

Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker

$22,500
H 33 in W 26 in D 44 in
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There is a range of antique turtle shells for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique turtle shells was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, bone and tortoise shell. Antique turtle shells have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian antique turtle shells are consistently popular styles. Antique turtle shells have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Joseph Malekan are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Turtle Shells?

Antique turtle shells can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,950, while the lowest priced sells for $595 and the highest can go for as much as $8,900.

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