Antique Turtle Shells
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
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
$6,450 Sale Price
40% Off
H 26.5 in W 21.5 in D 11 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
$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
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Plaster
$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
$817 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
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
$6,418
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
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
Large Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive large antique turtle shell or carapace putting on display one of mother natures most
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Sea turtle
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
Whimsical Hand Painted Antique Turtle Shell
Located in Charleston, SC
Whimsical hand painted antique turtle shell.
Category
20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Shell
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 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
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 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
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
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 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 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 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
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
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 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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 9.06 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
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
"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
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
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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
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
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
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Metal
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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
$115,626
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
A French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu Mahogany Rosso Levanto marble cabinet
By Paul Sormani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and exceptional quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu, Mahogany, and Rosso Levanto marble cabinet, signed by P. Sormani. This eye catching single door cabinet i...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
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$48,500
H 43.75 in W 32.75 in D 16.25 in
A Set Of Four Hans Wegner Folding Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stunning set of four (4) Hans Wegner folding chairs produced by Johannes Hansen, ca' 1950's. Original caning in very good condition and wonderful patina.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Fontana Arte Centerpiece Glass Bicolor 1950 Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Fontana Arte Centerpiece
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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Centerpieces
Materials
Glass
Barca dining table by Piero de Martini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Piero De Martini
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
Soda Blown Murano Glass Oval Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give or take a stem or two: this time Soda has only two stems, and its top takes on an elongated shape. Smooth as a surfboard, it evokes the fluidity of 1950s French design, but with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Blown Glass
$3,255 Sale Price / item
15% Off
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Gabriel Argy-Rousseau "Jeunesse" Pâte de Verre Glass Vase
By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Located in New York, NY
Argy-Rousseau's exquisite Farniente ("Youth") is a stunning "pillow vase" with a flared mouth, seamlessly blending historical and artistic influences. The vase's body is adorned with...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Glass
Untitled (Organic abstract bronze sculpture)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Klaus Ihlenfeld (b.1934). Untitled, ca. 1960. Welded bronze. 8" h.; 5.5 " w; 3.25" d (base). Signed with initial under base.
Provenance: Directly from estate of Harry Bertoia. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$5,000 Sale Price
37% Off
H 8 in W 5.5 in D 3.25 in
Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Octagonal Dana Bowl
By Daisy Makeig-Jones
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Wedgwood Fairyland lustre octagonal bowl. Dana - Castle on a Road pattern to exterior panels with Trentham Bead borders on black ground. Bird in a hoop pattern to interior with Flami...
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Marble Sculpture
Located in Nijlen, BE
This unique sculpted work in proportion and inspired by the golden ratio.
The divine proportion has been depicted in marble.
A beautiful design that combines balance and simplicity a...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
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
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
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
Massive Antique 153-Drawer Oak Apothecary Cabinet
By McGill Manufacturing Co.
Located in Dekalb, IL
Extravagant antique apothecary cabinet with 150 drawers of uniform size.
Talk about imposing! This piece features solid oak construction across all 5' 9" of this behemoth. In additi...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Oak
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
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Silver
$748
H 36.23 in W 1.78 in D 1.78 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.








