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Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Octagonal Tortoiseshell Picture Frame
Octagonal Tortoiseshell Picture Frame

Octagonal Tortoiseshell Picture Frame

Located in New York, NY

Octagonal tortoiseshell picture frame. Antique octagonal frame in beautiful condition smoothly applied with antique Sicilian tortoiseshell and original brass hook; for favourite phot...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

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Metal

Antique Tortoiseshell Sterling Silver Heart Photograph Frame Dated London 1897
Antique Tortoiseshell Sterling Silver Heart Photograph Frame Dated London 1897

Antique Tortoiseshell Sterling Silver Heart Photograph Frame Dated London 1897

By John Batson & Sons

Located in London, GB

Tortoiseshell and silver heart photograph frame date London, 1897 Maker Henry John Batson & Albert Edward Batson This frame is in excellent condition the tortoiseshell retains its or...

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1890s English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

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Silver

Silver and Tortoiseshell Pique inlaid photo Frame by Henry Matthews
Silver and Tortoiseshell Pique inlaid photo Frame by Henry Matthews

Silver and Tortoiseshell Pique inlaid photo Frame by Henry Matthews

Located in London, GB

A fine silver pique work and tortoiseshell inlaid photo frame by Henry Matthews. Silver hall marks for Henry Matthews, Birmingham, 1916. With silver, hallmarked strut backing.

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1910s English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

Pair of Italian 17th Century Small Scale Florentine Mirrors/Picture Frames
Pair of Italian 17th Century Small Scale Florentine Mirrors/Picture Frames

Pair of Italian 17th Century Small Scale Florentine Mirrors/Picture Frames

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An outstanding pair of Italian 17th century ebonized fruitwood and tortoiseshell small scale Florentine mirrors/picture frames. Each beautiful frame displays a wonderfully executed a...

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17th Century Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Fruitwood

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19th-century Tortoiseshell and Ebonized Wood Frame.
19th-century Tortoiseshell and Ebonized Wood Frame.

19th-century Tortoiseshell and Ebonized Wood Frame.

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H 33.5 in W 28 in D 2 in

19th-century Tortoiseshell and Ebonized Wood Frame.

Located in New York, NY

19th century European frame, reverse profile, ebonized wood and inlaid tortoise shell. Sight size (opening from front): 24-3/4” x 19-3/8” Molding width: 4-1/2” Depth from wall: ...

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19th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood

1915 Medium Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame
1915 Medium Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame

1915 Medium Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame

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H 9.85 in W 7.09 in D 0.79 in

1915 Medium Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in Hong Kong, HK

One tortoiseshell Photograph Frames with silver rims and suede backings. A Photograph Frame with arched top, Birmingham 1915, mark of G&SCoLtd for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company. ...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

1913 Small Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame
1913 Small Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame

1913 Small Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame

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H 8.27 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in

1913 Small Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame

By William Comyns & Sons 1

Located in Hong Kong, HK

One tortoiseshell Photograph Frames with silver rims and suede backings. A Photograph Frame with arched top, London 1913, mark of W.C for William Comyns & Sons Ltd The pictures are ...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

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Silver

1915 Medium Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame
1915 Medium Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame

1915 Medium Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame

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H 11.42 in W 8.27 in D 0.79 in

1915 Medium Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame

Located in Hong Kong, HK

One tortoiseshell Photograph Frames with silver rims and suede backings. A Photograph Frame with arched top and silver rim, black material backs, London 1915, numbered A6292, mark ...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

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Silver

1928 Pair of George V Silver and Tortoiseshell Photograph Frames
1928 Pair of George V Silver and Tortoiseshell Photograph Frames

1928 Pair of George V Silver and Tortoiseshell Photograph Frames

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Each of arched form with silver borders and plaques, one inscribed for "Victor Lightman J.P., Obt 24th July 1928", the other "Rebecca Lightman, Obt 23rd Jan 1928", with blue canvas b...

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1920s British Georgian Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

Antique Italian's faux Tortoise Shell Frame, circa 1850
Antique Italian's faux Tortoise Shell Frame, circa 1850

Antique Italian's faux Tortoise Shell Frame, circa 1850

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Octagonal faux Tortoise shell frame made in Italy in 1850, in perfect conditions overall.

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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

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Tortoise Shell

Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Picture Frame by J B Carrington, 1905
Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Picture Frame by J B Carrington, 1905

Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Picture Frame by J B Carrington, 1905

By John Bodman Carrington

Located in London, GB

Presenting an exquisite Antique Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Photo Frame, crafted in London in 1905 by John Bodman Carrington. This beautiful frame displays a delightful patina t...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique Tortoiseshell Picture Frames with Arch Top Date circa 1910-1915
Pair of Antique Tortoiseshell Picture Frames with Arch Top Date circa 1910-1915

Pair of Antique Tortoiseshell Picture Frames with Arch Top Date circa 1910-1915

Located in London, GB

Pair of antique tortoiseshell picture frames with arch top date circa 1910-1915 These frames are in very good condition with a attractive patina of the tortoiseshell. The back...

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1910s English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Italian tortoiseshell and ivory frame with mirror
Italian tortoiseshell and ivory frame with mirror

Italian tortoiseshell and ivory frame with mirror

Located in San Francisco, CA

An Italian 19th Century tortoiseshell and engraved ivory frame, now with a mirror, circa 1880.

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19th Century Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Frame
Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Frame

Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Frame

Located in Stamford, CT

Unusual 18th century Hispano Flemish frame. The tortoiseshell and mother of pearl inlay showing the Spanish influence and the ripple molding typically Dutch, circa 1700.

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18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

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Tortoise Shell

Silver and Tortoiseshell Photo Frame, circa London 1923
Silver and Tortoiseshell Photo Frame, circa London 1923

Silver and Tortoiseshell Photo Frame, circa London 1923

Located in London, GB

A beautiful silver & tortoiseshell arch-top photo frame with a great patina showing areas of light & shade which enhances the colour perfectly. Complete with its original oak back...

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1920s Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

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Silver

English Silver & Tortoiseshell Arch-Top Frame Birmingham 1918
English Silver & Tortoiseshell Arch-Top Frame Birmingham 1918

English Silver & Tortoiseshell Arch-Top Frame Birmingham 1918

Located in London, GB

Beautiful English silver & tortoiseshell frame with attractive arch top. The shell has been slightly polished to enhance the overall look Dated Birmingham 1918 We are always add...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

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Silver

Antique Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Photo Frame, London, 1904
Antique Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Photo Frame, London, 1904

Antique Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Photo Frame, London, 1904

Located in London, GB

Antique tortoiseshell and sterling silver photo frame by Arthur William Clare of London, 1904 This early 20th century and unusual square tortoiseshell sterling silver photograph fra...

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Early 1900s English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver

Beautiful Pair of Arch Top Elongated Tortoiseshell Photograph Frames, circa 1910
Beautiful Pair of Arch Top Elongated Tortoiseshell Photograph Frames, circa 1910

Beautiful Pair of Arch Top Elongated Tortoiseshell Photograph Frames, circa 1910

Located in London, GB

A pair of arch top elongated tortoiseshell photograph frames. There is a good patina on the shell of both, which is always enhanced by lighting to give them an attractive mellow ...

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1910s English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Early 20th Century Tortoiseshell & Silver Photograph Frame Sheffield 1913-1914
Early 20th Century Tortoiseshell & Silver Photograph Frame Sheffield 1913-1914

Early 20th Century Tortoiseshell & Silver Photograph Frame Sheffield 1913-1914

By Walker & Hall

Located in London, GB

An early 20th century Tortoiseshell & sterling silver photograph frame date Sheffield 1913-1914 by maker Walker & Hall. This silver & tortoiseshell photo frame is in excellent condi...

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1910s English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver

Large Antique Tortoiseshell Photo Frame with Silver Overlay Corners London 1897
Large Antique Tortoiseshell Photo Frame with Silver Overlay Corners London 1897

Large Antique Tortoiseshell Photo Frame with Silver Overlay Corners London 1897

Located in London, GB

A Large Antique Tortoiseshell Photo Frame with Silver Overlay Corners dated London 1897. This mid 19th century frame is a great size with unusual silver overlay decoration to each...

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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

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Silver

Large Arch-Top Silver and Tortoiseshell Frame by Mappin Bros., London 1908
Large Arch-Top Silver and Tortoiseshell Frame by Mappin Bros., London 1908

Large Arch-Top Silver and Tortoiseshell Frame by Mappin Bros., London 1908

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

An elegant & large, arched top silver & tortoiseshell frame by Mappin Bros., dated London 1908. The back is in excellent condition as seen in the images. Dimensions h 11"x w7" S...

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Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Tortoiseshell Round Picture Frame
Italian Tortoiseshell Round Picture Frame

Italian Tortoiseshell Round Picture Frame

Located in New York, NY

Italian tortoiseshell round picture frame. Antique circular Italian tortoiseshell frame with green velvet easel back. Italy, circa 1880 Dimensions: 5" diameter x .75" D Octagonal t...

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1880s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

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Tortoise Shell

Flemish Tortoiseshell Frame with Red and Black Marbling
Flemish Tortoiseshell Frame with Red and Black Marbling

Flemish Tortoiseshell Frame with Red and Black Marbling

Located in Dallas, TX

A striking and rare Flemish frame dating from circa 1800–1820, crafted in genuine tortoiseshell with richly saturated red and black coloring. The natural marbling of the shell gives ...

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Early 1800s Finnish Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

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Tortoise Shell

Italian Silver and Tortoiseshell Frame
Italian Silver and Tortoiseshell Frame

Italian Silver and Tortoiseshell Frame

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H 0.75 in W 4.5 in D 5.5 in

Italian Silver and Tortoiseshell Frame

Located in New York, NY

Italian silver and tortoiseshell frame. Antique small rectangular silver Milanese frame with inset tortoiseshell panels and brown velvet covered easel back ready for your favorite ph...

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Early 1900s Italian Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique Tortoiseshell and Silver Photograph Frames Birmingham 1902
Pair of Antique Tortoiseshell and Silver Photograph Frames Birmingham 1902

Pair of Antique Tortoiseshell and Silver Photograph Frames Birmingham 1902

Located in London, GB

A pair of antique tortoiseshell and sterling silver photograph frames. Makers Horton and Allday dated Birmingham 1902. A beautiful pair of frames the tortoiseshell has a beautiful ...

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Early 1900s English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Tortoiseshell Photo Frame by Henry Matthews Date Birmingham 1922
20th Century Tortoiseshell Photo Frame by Henry Matthews Date Birmingham 1922

20th Century Tortoiseshell Photo Frame by Henry Matthews Date Birmingham 1922

By Henry Matthews

Located in London, GB

A 20th century tortoiseshell photo frame Maker Henry Matthews date Birmingham, 1922. This tortoiseshell has a beautiful patina of light and shade. The silver outer edge is slig...

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1920s English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Tortoise Shell Frame
19th Century Tortoise Shell Frame

19th Century Tortoise Shell Frame

Located in Atlanta, GA

I love the sterling silver border and the inlay of entwined branches on this light colored tortoise shell frame. The overall design is very pleasing with a proportion suitable for m...

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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

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Silver

19TH Century English Sterling and Tortoise Picture Frame
19TH Century English Sterling and Tortoise Picture Frame

19TH Century English Sterling and Tortoise Picture Frame

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fashioned by a London silversmith . Exquisite and exceptional quality with highly detailed accents. The " lyre " form easel back is sterling as well. Generously scaled and visually s...

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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver

19TH Century English Sterling Silver and Tortoise Picture Frame
19TH Century English Sterling Silver and Tortoise Picture Frame

19TH Century English Sterling Silver and Tortoise Picture Frame

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Superior quality , workmanship and design. The frame is appointed with trefoil - like corners that flare out. Stunning good looks. Exceptionally rare

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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver

Antique  English Tortoise Frame
Antique  English Tortoise Frame

Antique English Tortoise Frame

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H 7 in W 4.25 in

Antique English Tortoise Frame

Located in Atlanta, GA

The origin and date of this frame can easily be determined by the hallmarks found on the clip on the back. It was made in Birmingham, England in 1900 from rosewood, tortoise shell a...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th C. Red Tortoise Mirror
19th C. Red Tortoise Mirror

19th C. Red Tortoise Mirror

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H 33 in W 29 in

19th C. Red Tortoise Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful mirror with tortoise shell veneer and contrasting ebonized outer detail.

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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Materials

Wood, Tortoise Shell

Large English Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame
Large English Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame

Large English Tortoiseshell Photograph Frame

Located in New York, NY

Large rectangular tortoiseshell photograph frame with new beveled glass and replaced back and stand.

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century Tortoiseshell Picture Frame with Silver Mounts
19th Century Tortoiseshell Picture Frame with Silver Mounts

19th Century Tortoiseshell Picture Frame with Silver Mounts

Located in Nashville, TN

19th Century Ornate silver mounts on tortoiseshell picture frame. Fits photo size 3.5 x 5.5.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

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Saint Bench by Designer Project 213A, Hand-Carved Oak, Modern Style
Saint Bench by Designer Project 213A, Hand-Carved Oak, Modern Style

Saint Bench by Designer Project 213A, Hand-Carved Oak, Modern Style

$2,728 / item

H 17.72 in W 39.38 in D 11.82 in

Saint Bench by Designer Project 213A, Hand-Carved Oak, Modern Style

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

Saint Bench in oak, designed in 2024. This bench combines traditional design features with a simplistic appearance. Crafted from solid wood . The cushion is available in customer's ...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Materials

Oak

20th Century Forest Green Crocodile Luggage Holdall
20th Century Forest Green Crocodile Luggage Holdall

20th Century Forest Green Crocodile Luggage Holdall

Located in London, GB

Introducing a stunning 20th Century Forest Green Crocodile Luggage Holdall—a fabulous and generously sized bag in unused condition. This holdall is meticulously crafted from premium...

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Late 20th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Materials

Crocodile

Pair of Dark Red Mirrored Glass Nightstands with Brass Legs and Two Drawers
Pair of Dark Red Mirrored Glass Nightstands with Brass Legs and Two Drawers

Pair of Dark Red Mirrored Glass Nightstands with Brass Legs and Two Drawers

$2,719Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in

Pair of Dark Red Mirrored Glass Nightstands with Brass Legs and Two Drawers

Located in Guazzora, IT

A pair of dark red mirrored-glass nightstands custom-made in Italy. Each has a solid birch-wood frame, two stacked drawers, and an open, angular frame with brass legs. Slim brass tri...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100M Years Old, USA
Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100M Years Old, USA

Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100M Years Old, USA

Located in Warrenton, OR

Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100M Years Old, USA. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** The Conlinoceras Tarran...

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15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

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Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique tortoise shell picture frames available for sale. The range of distinct antique tortoise shell picture frames — often made from bone, tortoise shell and metal — can elevate any home. Antique tortoise shell picture frames have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique tortoise shell picture frames to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian and Regency antique tortoise shell picture frames are of considerable interest. Antique tortoise shell picture frames have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd., John Batson & Sons and John Bodman Carrington are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Tortoise Shell Picture Frames?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,000, while they’re typically $371 on the low end and $21,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Picture-frames for You

Picture frames have the distinct role of presenting artwork in your home. A good frame can elevate the appearance of a fine oil painting or provocative fine-art photograph. From ornate handcrafted designs to streamlined wooden styles, some antique, new and vintage picture frames have become stand-alone pieces of art on their own.

Frames were originally a part of paintings themselves before they were separate structures carved from walnut and other woods for use with items like portrait paintings and mirrors. The design of frames evolved in Renaissance-era Italy, where an artist might create his own gilded or painted frame. Today, there are all kinds of picture frames made from a variety of materials, including silver, bronze and acrylic.

Displaying art in the home is an art in and of itself, and trends and new art movements have dictated how picture frames have been integrated into home interiors over the years. When Abstract Expressionist art emerged during the 1930s, for example, collectors utilized minimalist frames to hang abstract works or dispensed with frames entirely. Today, mixing mediums and frame designs make for endless combinations, but knowing how to arrange wall art can help even if you’re feeling adventurous.

Whether it’s a dark wood frame for your landscape paintings, a sleek chrome mid-century modern frame to show off your black-and-white photography or a bold Art Deco frame that might completely outshine its subject, find an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage picture frames on 1stDibs.