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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 Dior Home, Romeo, Romeo Rega
Located in La xara, VC
style of turtle shells, typically evoking a vintage or antique aesthetic. Here are some reasons why
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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

$811 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
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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
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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

$4,695
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
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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

$6,371
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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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 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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse
Located in Buisson, FR
Brilliant and unique shop-sign. A painted grouse made out of sheet iron or zinc that is placed within a hand forged iron frame that is made to hang. France circa 1850-1900 Weathered...
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Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse
Unique 19th Century French Shop Sign with a Grouse

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H 25.6 in W 27.56 in D 6.3 in
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Located in London, GB
This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as art. The coral has been mounted on ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coral

Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen

Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen

$10,061
H 19.3 in W 11.42 in D 1.97 in
Classical Vintage Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This vintage beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of reclaim marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times and carries superb artistic m...
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20th Century Italian Classical Greek Stone Sinks

Materials

Marble

Classical Vintage Marble Stone Sink Basin
Classical Vintage Marble Stone Sink Basin

Classical Vintage Marble Stone Sink Basin

$2,913
H 5.91 in W 21.66 in D 19.3 in
Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Chest of Drawers, 1803
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish Gustavian chest of drawers from 1803, crafted in black-painted wood with original brass fittings and locks. Profiled top above a carved dentil frieze. The front has five drawe...
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Chest of Drawers, 1803
Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Chest of Drawers, 1803

Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Chest of Drawers, 1803

$3,538
H 49.61 in W 46.86 in D 22.05 in
Barca dining table by Piero de Martini for Cassina, 1970s
By Piero De Martini, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Barca Cassina Dining Table in Cherry Wood: An Exemplar of Design Excellence We are pleased to present the Barca Cassina dining table, a distinguished piece of furniture meticulously...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Barca dining table by Piero de Martini for Cassina, 1970s
Barca dining table by Piero de Martini for Cassina, 1970s

Barca dining table by Piero de Martini for Cassina, 1970s

$9,415
H 27.96 in W 88.59 in D 58.27 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
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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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

Materials

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

$114,026
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Gae Aulenti bed mod. ‘Tennis’ for Gavina, Italy 1972
By Gae Aulenti, Gavina
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

$24,187
H 18.71 in W 95.28 in D 103.55 in
A Regency style Mahogany library chair /steps. England
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Den Haag, NL
A beautiful Regency style solid Mahogany Library chair/steps . Just folding the Chair open and there are the steps . Green Leather on the steps .The seat is made of Wicker . Good stu...
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Vintage 1970s English Regency Ladders

Materials

Mahogany

A Regency style Mahogany library chair /steps. England
A Regency style Mahogany library chair /steps. England

A Regency style Mahogany library chair /steps. England

$1,946
H 34.26 in W 20.48 in D 21.66 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
Rare Antique Austrian Gothic Two-Handed Longsword Medieval Double-Edged Blade
Located in Doha, QA
An exceptional and rare Austrian longsword, designed as a two-handed weapon with a classic cruciform hilt and straight, double-edged blade. This distinguished form bridges the morpho...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Austrian Gothic Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Rare Antique Austrian Gothic Two-Handed Longsword Medieval Double-Edged Blade
Rare Antique Austrian Gothic Two-Handed Longsword Medieval Double-Edged Blade

Rare Antique Austrian Gothic Two-Handed Longsword Medieval Double-Edged Blade

$11,000
H 42.52 in W 9.85 in D 2.37 in
Vintage Barnacle Clusters Sra Shell Wall Sculpture Natural Specimen
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful organic modern natural specimens large barnacles cluster sea shell wall sculpture. Natures beauty at its best. Original color and shape barnacles mounted as wall installation.
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Vintage Barnacle Clusters Sra Shell Wall Sculpture Natural Specimen
Vintage Barnacle Clusters Sra Shell Wall Sculpture Natural Specimen

Vintage Barnacle Clusters Sra Shell Wall Sculpture Natural Specimen

$690
H 6 in W 20 in D 15 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 Sale Price / set
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H 40.5 in W 25 in D 33 in
1920s Art Deco Pin Cushion Porcelain Half Doll Spanish Dancer Bronze Color Gown
Located in Red Lion, PA
1920s Art Deco Porcelain Half Doll Spanish Dancer with Pin Cushion Base This stunning Art Deco porcelain half doll from the 1920s depicts a dramatic Spanish dancer, beautifully styl...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric

1920s Art Deco Pin Cushion Porcelain Half Doll Spanish Dancer Bronze Color Gown
1920s Art Deco Pin Cushion Porcelain Half Doll Spanish Dancer Bronze Color Gown

1920s Art Deco Pin Cushion Porcelain Half Doll Spanish Dancer Bronze Color Gown

$295
H 5.75 in Dm 10 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
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Antique Turtle Shells For Sale on 1stDibs

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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