Tortoise Shell Natural Specimens

Material: Tortoise Shell

Imperio Obelisk in Tortoiseshell Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Huge obelisk from the French imperial period in tortoiseshell with semi-precious stones resting on balls.

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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Tortoise Shell Natural Specimens

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Tortoise Shell

Imperio Obelisk in Tortoiseshell Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones

Nautilus Shell in a Tree with Lizard Sculpture by Maitland-Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Intriguing vintage object of art with an eccentric composition having an organic nautilus shell in a cast metal tree on a penshell base featuring a silver plate lizard with a tortois...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Tortoise Shell Natural Specimens

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Metal, Silver Plate

Nautilus Shell in a Tree with Lizard Sculpture by Maitland-Smith

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Grand Tour Tortoise Shell Natural Specimens

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Stone, Brass

Labradorite Semi Precious Stone Box with Hinged Lid

H 1.75 in W 6.25 in D 4.5 in

Large Moroccan Wedding Silvered Jewelry Box Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Large vintage Moroccan wedding jewelry box inlaid with semi-precious colored stones and covered with silvered hammered metal filigree with Moorish design. Large Moroccan jewelry...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tortoise Shell Natural Specimens

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Multi-gemstone

Large Moroccan Wedding Silvered Jewelry Box Inlaid with Semi-Precious Stones

H 8 in W 10.5 in D 6.25 in

Semi Precious Stones Hand Carved Bird Sculpture

Located in Fairfax, VA

Hand carved agate bird with bronze legs standing on dark green jade.

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20th Century Tortoise Shell Natural Specimens

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Stone

Semi Precious Stones Hand Carved Bird Sculpture

H 3.25 in W 3.5 in D 4 in

Large Penshell and Silver Plate Snail Sculpture by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in San Diego, CA

Large penshell and silver plate snail sculpture by Maitland Smith, circa 1970s. This hard to find piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 9.75"W x 2.25"D x 5"H. Marked ...

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20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Tortoise Shell Natural Specimens

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Silver Plate

Large Penshell and Silver Plate Snail Sculpture by Maitland Smith

H 5 in W 9.75 in D 2.25 in

Wonderful Pair Maitland-Smith Japanese Bronze Figures Samaraui Geisha Sculptures

By Maitland Smith

Located in Roslyn, NY

A beautiful pair of Japanese inspired bronze statues by the Maitland-Smith company. Includes one geisha figure and one samurai, both in a kneeling position. Details on the figures, r...

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20th Century Chinoiserie Tortoise Shell Natural Specimens

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Bronze

Wonderful Pair Maitland-Smith Japanese Bronze Figures Samaraui Geisha Sculptures

H 14 in W 10 in D 8 in

A Pair Of Marble Elephants By Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in London, GB

A pair of tessellated Italian Emporador Marble and brass tusked elephants by Maitland Smith. Seated with up turned trunks, on black marble bases.

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Late 20th Century North American Modern Tortoise Shell Natural Specimens

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Marble, Brass

A Pair Of Marble Elephants By Maitland Smith

H 13.78 in W 3.55 in D 6.3 in

Maitland Smith Tessellated Oval Egg Form Sculpture

By Maitland Smith

Located in San Diego, CA

Maitland Smith tessellated stone and brass oval egg form sculpture. The bottom has a flat spot so it stands upright on its own.

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1980s Philippine Modern Vintage Tortoise Shell Natural Specimens

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Brass

Maitland Smith Tessellated Oval Egg Form Sculpture

H 6 in Dm 4.5 in

Vintage Semi-Precious Stone Inlaid Glass Globe on Stand

Located in New York, NY

Globe on metal stand inset with semi-precious stones including abalone, mother of pearl, tigers eye, amethyst, sodalite and other stones.

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Late 20th Century Unknown Tortoise Shell Natural Specimens

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Multi-gemstone, Metal

Vintage Semi-Precious Stone Inlaid Glass Globe on Stand

H 20.3 in W 16.5 in D 11 in

Maitland Smith Bronze Figural Monkey Sculpture Toilet Paper Holder 21"

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Large vintage Maitland Smith bronze sculpture or statue of a happy monkey walking on all fours with his tail raised over his back. Use...

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Late 20th Century British Colonial Tortoise Shell Natural Specimens

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Bronze

Maitland Smith Bronze Figural Monkey Sculpture Toilet Paper Holder 21"

H 20.25 in W 8 in D 20.5 in

Falcon's Eye Semi Precious Stone Box with Hinged Lid

Located in New York, NY

Falcon's Eye semi precious stone box with hinged lid. Falcon's eye, AKA Blue Tiger's Eye, famed for its chatoyancy, is reminiscent of the 'eye...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Grand Tour Tortoise Shell Natural Specimens

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Stone, Brass

Falcon's Eye Semi Precious Stone Box with Hinged Lid

H 1.75 in W 6 in D 4.25 in

Tessellated Coral Stone & Brass Angel Fish Sculpture on Stand by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in San Diego, CA

Tessellated coral stone and brass angel fish sculpture on stand by Maitland Smith, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 9....

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tortoise Shell Natural Specimens

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Stone, Brass

Tessellated Coral Stone & Brass Angel Fish Sculpture on Stand by Maitland Smith

H 17.75 in W 9.5 in D 3.25 in

Asian Style Carved Semi Precious Stones Floral Bouquet in Stone Vase

Located in Toledo, OH

Carved semi precious multi colored floral bouquet in carved stone base. Jade and other stones shaped into petals and leaves. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 15" diameter x 18" H.

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20th Century Unknown Modern Tortoise Shell Natural Specimens

Materials

Jade

Asian Style Carved Semi Precious Stones Floral Bouquet in Stone Vase

H 18 in Dm 15 in

Previously Available Items

20th Century, a Set of Burmese Vintage Turtle Shell Fans with Stand

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A set of Burmese vintage turtle shell fans with stand. Age: Burma, Colonial, 20th century Size: height 22 - 30.8 cm / width 9.9 - 12.5 cm. Si...

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20th Century Burmese Tortoise Shell Natural Specimens

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Tortoise Shell

20th Century, a Set of Burmese Vintage Turtle Shell Fans with Stand

H 19.69 in W 4.93 in D 1.19 in

200 Year Old Tortoise Shell

Located in Long Island City, NY

200 Year Old tortoise shell.

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19th Century Unknown Antique Tortoise Shell Natural Specimens

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Tortoise Shell

200 Year Old Tortoise Shell

H 26.5 in W 18 in D 14.5 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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19th Century American Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Natural Specimens

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Tortoise Shell, Sea turtle

Antique Organic Turtle Shell

H 29.5 in W 24 in D 7.5 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 had been for decades, now available for purchase it is a wonderful and very large s...

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Mid-20th Century Pacific Islands Tortoise Shell Natural Specimens

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Tortoise Shell

Large Antique Tortoise Shell on Stand

H 39 in W 32 in D 11 in

Giant Sea Turtle Carapace or Shell, 19th Century

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen; the top and edges likely having been stripped for veneer. Provenance availabl...

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19th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Natural Specimens

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Tortoise Shell

Giant Sea Turtle Carapace or Shell, 19th Century

H 26.5 in W 24.5 in D 4.5 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 Tortoise Shell Natural Specimens

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Tortoise Shell

Antique Turtle or Tortoise Shell

H 19 in W 16 in D 4 in

Southwest Box Turtle Shell

Located in Stamford, CT

A dessert box turtle shell from Southwest USA or norther Mexico. The amazing interlocking geometry is natures art. Can hung directly on a wall, left on a table, or mounted. A singula...

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Mid-20th Century American Other Tortoise Shell Natural Specimens

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Tortoise Shell

Southwest Box Turtle Shell

H 5.5 in W 13 in D 8 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 designs to be enjoyed for generations to come.

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19th Century American British Colonial Antique Tortoise Shell Natural Specimens

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Tortoise Shell, Sea turtle

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 to be enjoyed for generations to come.

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Tortoise Shell Natural Specimens

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Tortoise Shell, Sea turtle

Antique Turtle Shell

H 24 in W 12 in D 6 in

Unusual 20th Century Tortoise Container by Anthone Redmile, circa 1970

By J. Antony Redmile

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Anthony Redmile burst into the London interior design scene in the 1960s, producing some of the most eclectic items for his illustrious clients. Known to use items which were taken or inspired by the natural world, this item exemplifies Redmile's work. Lift the lid to reveal a small container, the polished Victorian turtle shell was used to create the cover to a naively carved and painted wooden turtle...

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