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Capiz Turtle Shell Form
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century turtle shell form crafted in capiz with striking stylized detail and presented on a
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20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Turtle Shell

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Shell

Vintage Capiz Turtle Shell Form
Capiz Turtle Shell Form
H 26 in W 16 in D 4 in
1970s Capiz Shell Faux Turtle Shell
Located in Marietta, GA
Great, eye catching decor piece from the 1970s. Nice scale , faux turtle shell, made of capiz shell
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1970s Asian Organic Modern Vintage Turtle Shell

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Shell

Turtle Shell Lucite Faux Framed Turtle Mirror
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful mirror framed with decorative double wood frame and turtle shell Lucite faux border
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20th Century American Vintage Turtle Shell

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Lucite, Wood

Turtle Shell Lucite Faux Framed Turtle Mirror
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful mirror framed with decorative double solid wood frame and turtle shell Lucite faux border
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20th Century Vintage Turtle Shell

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Lucite, Wood

Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on solid brass base, the shell is
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20th Century American Vintage Turtle Shell

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Brass

Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell, professionally mounted on solid onyx marble base, the shell is
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20th Century American Vintage Turtle Shell

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Onyx

Genuine American Fresh Water Snapping Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on solid brass base, the shell is
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20th Century American Vintage Turtle Shell

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Brass

Genuine American Fresh Water Snapping Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on solid brass base, the shell is
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20th Century American Vintage Turtle Shell

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Brass

Genuine American Fresh Water Snapping Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on onyx base, the shell is cleaned and
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20th Century American Vintage Turtle Shell

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Onyx

Genuine American Fresh Water Snapping Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on onyx base, the shell is cleaned and
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20th Century American Vintage Turtle Shell

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Onyx

Turtle shell Table lamp chrome 4 bulbs , italy 1970
By Romeo, Dior Home, Romeo Rega
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Turtle shell style lighting vintage refers to lighting fixtures that are designed in the shape and
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Turtle Shell

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Chrome

Large Single Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on genuine coral base, the shell cleaned
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20th Century American Vintage Turtle Shell

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Coral

Decorative Faux Turtle Shell on Wrought Iron Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A very sculptural resin tortoise (or turtle) shell, mounted on a tall black wrought iron stand
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Turtle Shell

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Resin

Bleached Turtle Shell Mounted on a Stilbite and Apophyllite Mineral Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Bleached turtle shell mounted on a Stilbite and Apophyllite mineral base. The turtle shell has
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20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Turtle Shell

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Rock Crystal, Metal

Faux Turtle-Shell Lucite Round Tray. French Work. Circa 1970.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This faux turtle-shell round tray is made of lucite. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turtle Shell

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Lucite

1960s Bronze Seahorse Table Lamp with Faux Turtle Shell Panels
Located in Fairfax, VA
1960s hand crafted bronze seahorse with torques eyes and faux turtle shell shade. Hexagon lamp
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1960s French Vintage Turtle Shell

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Bronze

Franco Lapini Life Size Fiberglass Turtle Shell Stool 1970s
By Franco Lapini
Located in Munich, DE
Unique life size turtle stool object with a fake fibreglass turtle shell mounted on a solid brass
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Turtle Shell

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Brass

Three Genuine American Fresh Water Snapping Turtle Shells Wall Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Set of three decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally made ready for wall display, the
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20th Century American Vintage Turtle Shell

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Coral

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 Vintage Turtle Shell

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Resin

1930s French Bulldog Brush with Turtle Shell Head, Europe
Located in Antwerp, BE
painted head of a Frenchie. The dog's head is made of filled turtle shell, celluloid with plaster and has
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Turtle Shell

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Straw

20th Century Albino Turtle Shell
Located in Bradenton, FL
20th century Shell of an albino turtle.
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20th Century European Organic Modern Vintage Turtle Shell

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Shell, Marine turtle

20th Century Albino Turtle Shell
20th Century Albino Turtle Shell
H 6.5 in W 14.5 in D 10 in
Vintage Chinese Natural Jadeite Turtle Shell Form Multi-Colored Beaded Bracelet
Located in Richmond, CA
Vintage Chinese hand carved jadeite bracelet in the form of eight multi colored, carved turtle
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20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Turtle Shell

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Jade

Writings 117, Cheung Yee, handmade cast paper painting dark brown, turtle shells
By Cheung Yee (Zhang Yi)
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Writings 117, Cheung Yee, handmade cast paper painting dark brown, turtle shells handmade cast
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Turtle Shell

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Handmade Paper

Tray Methacrylate Turtle Shell Design, with Folding Legs Valenti Barcelona
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
or plexiglass methacrylate) with tortoise shell design. It is a very nice and elegant tray, very
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Turtle Shell

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Lucite, Wood

Tray Hollywood Regency Brass Handles and Methacrylate Turtle Shell Design Italy
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
(acrylic or plexiglas metracrilato ) with tortoise shell design and brass edge. It is oval in shape and has
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Mid-20th Century British Hollywood Regency Vintage Turtle Shell

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Brass

Willy Daro Turtle Shell and Brass Table Lamp for Maison Jansen, 1970s
By Willy Daro, Maison Jansen
Located in Puglia, Puglia
category, as it is sculptural and decorative but at the same time functional. Shell measurements: H 48
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turtle Shell

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Brass

Turtle Shell with Mother of Pearl and Silver Inlay Purse Mounted in Shadowboxes
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful set of two Mid-Century Modern shell purses. Both have mother of pearl, turquoise and
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Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Vintage Turtle Shell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Turtle table lamp with brass base, 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Turtle table lamp with brass base, 1970s Product details Materials: Brass, turtle shell Dimensions
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1970s Vintage Turtle Shell

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Brass

Turtle table lamp with brass base, 1970s
Turtle table lamp with brass base, 1970s
H 20.87 in W 12.6 in D 9.85 in
Diamond Turtle Pendant, 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
Features small diamond accents outlining the turtle shell Features ruby accents on the eyes Head and tail
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1990s Unknown Vintage Turtle Shell

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

A Brass Tortoise Shell Sconce by Chapman
Located in New York, NY
A vintage sconce, with polished brass shade in the form of a tortoise (or turtle) shell, produced
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turtle Shell

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Brass

Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Tortoise Shell Lamp
By Arthur Court
Located in Chicago, IL
Back lit, cast aluminum tortoise or turtle shell table lamp by Aurthur Court. Pierced opening
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1970s American Vintage Turtle Shell

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Diamond Enamel 18k Gold Turtle Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
brilliant Natural Diamonds approx. 0.86 carats, G-h color, VS clarity.  The turtle shell is adorned with
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1980s American Modern Vintage Turtle Shell

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Italian 14k Yellow Gold Diamond & Enamel Turtle Brooch, Pin
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
fantastic edition to any neckline. The turtle shell is adorned with green and blue enameling and accented
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Turtle Shell

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Stunning Nickel and Bronze Table Lamp by Maison Charles
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Fairfax, VA
An stunning lamp, designed with polished nickel, bronze with center square column turtle shell
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1970s French Vintage Turtle Shell

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Bronze, Nickel

An 18 Carat Gold Fred of Paris Cuff Bracelet
By Fred Paris
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A heavy 18 carat gold turtle-shell cuff bracelet, it is seamlessly hinged, signed and numbered
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1980s French Vintage Turtle Shell

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18k Gold, Gold

Mid-Century Murano Leopard Tortoise Shell Pattern Glass Handkerchief Vase, 1960
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Art glass Handkerchief vase 1960s. Mid-Century beautiful, turtle shell hand blown Murano
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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Vintage Turtle Shell

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Cartier Diamond Chalcedony and 18 Karat White Gold Turtle Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
mesmerizing chalcedony cabochon forms the turtle's shell, its serene translucence captivating the eye
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Late 20th Century Vintage Turtle Shell

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Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

1950s French Smoky Quartz and Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the form of a turtle. The turtle's shell and body have been crafted from fine and impressive carved
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1950s French Vintage Turtle Shell

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Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s French Smoky Quartz and Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch
1950s French Smoky Quartz and Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch
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H 0.67 in W 0.97 in L 1.85 in
Gianmaria Buccellati Sterling Silver Turtle Box
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in Bellmore, NY
. Every curve and contour of the turtle's shell is expertly rendered, meticulously handcrafted to mimic
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Late 20th Century Vintage Turtle Shell

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Gianmaria Buccellati Sterling Silver Turtle Box
Gianmaria Buccellati Sterling Silver Turtle Box
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H 1 in W 2.62 in L 4.5 in
Cartier Vintage Sapphire Turtle Brooch Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1960
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
a swimming turtle with hand engraved yellow gold legs, tail and head. The turtle shell is comprised
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1960s French Retro Vintage Turtle Shell

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Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Thomas B. Maracle Indigenous Canadian Mohawk Stone Carving or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Turtle shell on the back, which presumably represents the Turtle Clan. Thomas Maracle is a professional
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Late 20th Century North American Native American Vintage Turtle Shell

Materials

Stone

1937 Coffee Table by André Arbus and Jean Dunand
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, FR
Low coffee table or gue´ridon in irregular turtle-shell color Chinese lacquer. Basin shape top with
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Turtle Shell

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Lacquer, Mirror, Wood

Dr. Seuss, Turtle-Necked Sea Turtle
By Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel)
Located in Miami, FL
Adapted posthumously from the original 1930s plaster, turtle shell, and oil on wood mount sculpture
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Turtle Shell

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Resin

Vintage French 1960s 38.65 Carat Oval Cut Citrine and Ruby Gold Turtle Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
modelled in the form of a turtle. The turtles shell is ornamented with a feature eight claw set oval cut
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1960s Unknown Vintage Turtle Shell

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Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

French Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, circa 1970
Located in Geneva, CH
French tortoise shell, brass and acrylic table lamp, circa 1970s Highly decorative Comes with CITES
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1970s French Vintage Turtle Shell

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Brass

Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Naples, IT
Tortoiseshell table lamp with brass base, circa 1970s, highly decorative, in the Maison Jansen style.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turtle Shell

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
H 19.69 in W 10.63 in D 14.18 in
Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Naples, IT
Tortoiseshell table lamp with brass and chrome base, circa 1970s, highly decorative, in the Maison Jansen style.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turtle Shell

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
Turtle Tortoise Shell Table Lamp, Italy 1970s
H 9.06 in W 11.42 in D 2.37 in
Pair Brass Tortoise Chapman Floor Lamps in the Style of Tommoso Barbi
By Chapman Manufacturing Company, Tommaso Barbi, Tony Duquette
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brass tortoise / Turtle Shell Shade. The pair are definitely in the style of Tommaso Barbi, or Tony
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turtle Shell

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Murano Glass Turtle, Jellyfish Inside The Shell, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Murano glass turtle, jellyfish inside the shell, 1970s Very particular polychrome object in Murano
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1970s Italian Vintage Turtle Shell

Materials

Glass

Vintage Bronze Bird & Turtle Lamp on Pen Shell Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bronze table lamp depicting a bird standing on a turtle. Base is a free form shape covered in pen
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20th Century Vintage Turtle Shell

Materials

Bronze

"Turtle" pocket emptier by Gabriella Crespi in silver metal and shell
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Roma, RM
Turtle pocket emptier by Gabriella Crespi in silver metal and shell, engraved signature, 1970s
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1970s Italian Vintage Turtle Shell

Materials

Metal

Judith Leiber Exquisite Crystal Encrusted Figural Woman Minaudière circa 1980s
By Judith Leiber
Located in University City, MO
jeweled turban headpiece with an elaborate design that emulates a turtle shell Comprised of a myriad of
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Turtle Shell

Penshell and Silvered Bronze Turtle Sculpture
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A beautiful silvered bronze and a faux tortoiseshell made from penshell table top sculpture, mid to late 1970s. Beautifully made and super stylish, and versatile. Could be used on a ...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Turtle Shell

Materials

Silver, Bronze

1995 Vintage Southwestern Beaded Turtle Medicine Bag Pouch Buffalo Nickel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Native American style medicine bag or pouch fashioned out of the shell of a box turtle and
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1990s Native American Vintage Turtle Shell

Materials

Leather, Shell, Beads

Turquoise Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for specifications. The shell of the figural turtle brooch is studded with round turquoise stones and
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1950s Modern Vintage Turtle Shell

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Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Brass Sea Turtle Sculpture
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large brass sea turtle sculpture / decorative box / catch all. Shell is polished brass and rest of
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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Turtle Shell

Materials

Brass

Large Brass Sea Turtle Sculpture
Large Brass Sea Turtle Sculpture
H 7 in W 28 in D 19 in
Brass Sea Turtle Sculpture / Box
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brass sea turtle sculpture / decorative box / catch all. Shell is in polished brass and the rest of
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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Turtle Shell

Materials

Brass

Brass Sea Turtle Sculpture / Box
Brass Sea Turtle Sculpture / Box
H 5 in W 17 in D 12 in
Vintage Pink Murano Glass Turtle
Located in Milano, IT
glassmaker. The sculpture represents the figure of a very pretty turtle in a very beautiful light pink
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turtle Shell

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Pink Murano Glass Turtle
Vintage Pink Murano Glass Turtle
H 2.76 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 in
Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Turtle Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Turtle Minaudiere in excellent condition. Silver Turtle shape
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1980s Vintage Turtle Shell

Brass Three Tier Turtle Heavy Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid century heavy brass turtle box. Three tiered shell with small storage compartments. Box is
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Turtle Shell

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Brass

Brass Three Tier Turtle Heavy Box
Brass Three Tier Turtle Heavy Box
H 1.75 in W 6 in D 3 in
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Vintage Turtle Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage turtle shell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and shell, every vintage turtle shell was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage turtle shell — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage turtle shell is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency and modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one vintage turtle shell that is appealing in its simplicity, but Guzzini, J. Antony Redmile and Maitland Smith produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Turtle Shell?

The average selling price for a vintage turtle shell at 1stDibs is $1,425, while they’re typically $90 on the low end and $195,000 for the highest priced.