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Tortoise Carapace

19th-century Carved, Painted and Gilt tortoise shell, 'the Cosmic Turtle'
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A highly unusual carved painted, gilt and gem-set tortoise carapace resembling the mythical Cosmic
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Antique Late 19th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold Leaf

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19th Century Tortoise Carapace on Adjustable Turned Stand
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A very appealing pale 19th century tortoise carapace that is on a turned mahogany stand of the same
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Antique 1880s English Natural Specimens

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mahogany

Decorative Tortoise Carapace On Wrought Iron Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A very sculptural resin tortoise (or turtle) carapace, which is the upper part of the shell
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Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Early 20th Century Indian Star Tortoise Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An Anglo Indian, early 20th C. Indian Star Tortoise carapace or shell, converted to a box. The lid
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Early 20th Century Indian Boxes

Antique Indian Star Tortoise Box Inlaid with Mahogany and Ebony
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Indian star tortoise box crafted with an interesting technique, using the tortoise carapace or
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

19th Century Taxidermy African Leopard Tortoise Shell Carapace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A taxidermy red-footed tortoiseshell (Chlenoidis Carbonarius), early 20th century (with certificate) With a light aged patina, the yellow spots bright. Measures: L approxima...
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Antique 19th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Large Vintage Tortoiseshell or Carapace
Located in Houston, TX
Large vintage tortoiseshell or carapace, mounted on iron Stand with Lucite base.
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Mid-20th Century American Natural Specimens

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Lucite

Antique 19th Century Large Tortoiseshell or Carapace
Located in Kinderhook, NY
19th century tortoise / turtle shell or carapace of large size and beautiful coloration with
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Antique 19th Century Taxidermy

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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
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Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoise Carapace
Located in San Francisco, CA
An extremely large tortoise carapace with an interesting formation.
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoise Carapace
H 40 in W 28 in D 9.5 in

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Antique Early 19th Century English Dinner Plates

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By Fabbrica Argenteria Fiorentina
Located in London, GB
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