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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

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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

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Marine turtle

Turtle shell Table lamp chrome 4 bulbs , italy 1970
By Romeo Rega, Romeo, Dior Home
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

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Chrome

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

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Bronze

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

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Sea turtle, Tortoise 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
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
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Sea turtle

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

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Shell

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.
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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
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
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

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Sea turtle

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
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

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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

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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 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
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
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

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
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

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Shell, Sea turtle

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

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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
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
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
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
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
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 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

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Shell

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 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

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

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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

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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

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

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

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Metal

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...

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

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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

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
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

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Tortoise Shell, Sea turtle

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
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.
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Early 20th Century American British Colonial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Sea turtle

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
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

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
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
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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

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

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Tortoise Shell

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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.