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Antique 19thc French 8 Day Bell Striking Red Shell & Inlaid Boulle Mantle Clock
Located in London, GB
A superb quality French boulle tortoishell mantel clock. Red ground with fretted brass boulle inlay. The front glazed panel with a visible Louis IV pendulum. Gilt bronze case mounts ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Tortoise Bell

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Brass

Antique 19thc French 8 Day Bell Striking Red Shell & Inlaid Boulle Mantle Clock
Antique 19thc French 8 Day Bell Striking Red Shell & Inlaid Boulle Mantle Clock

Antique 19thc French 8 Day Bell Striking Red Shell & Inlaid Boulle Mantle Clock

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H 12.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.8 in
Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911
By Grey & Co, Birmingham
Located in Bath, GB
"shell" of the tortoise is what is made from sterling silver, the bell beneath itself is made from cast
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1910s European Antique Tortoise Bell

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Sterling Silver, Iron

Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911
Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911

Antique English Sterling Silver Novelty Mechanical Desk Bell - Chester 1911

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H 2 in W 5.38 in D 3 in
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris
By Brocot & Delettrez
Located in Norwich, GB
escapement by A.Brocot & Delettrez, Paris striking the hours and halves on a silvered bell with temperature
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1860s French Victorian Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris

H 17 in W 9.5 in D 6 in
French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by R & C, Paris
Located in Norwich, GB
with fine ‘blued’ steel hands. Eight day movement striking the hours and halves on a silvered bell
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1880s French Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by R & C, Paris
French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by R & C, Paris

French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by R & C, Paris

H 12 in W 6 in D 3.75 in
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
By Aubert & Klaftenberger
Located in Norwich, GB
striking the hours and halves on a silvered bell, the backplate signed ‘Klaftenberger, 157 Regent St
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1870s French Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock

H 13.5 in W 8 in D 5 in
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Roskell, Paris
By Henri Marc, Paris 1
Located in Norwich, GB
the hours and halves on a silvered bell signed Henri Marc, Paris, circa 1890.  
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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Roskell, Paris
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Roskell, Paris

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Roskell, Paris

H 12.75 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
French Tortoiseshell Drumhead Boulle Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
halves on a silvered bell. The backplate numbered 391. C.1870.
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1870s French Victorian Antique Tortoise Bell

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Tortoise Shell

Antique French Tortoiseshell Drumhead Boulle Clock
French Tortoiseshell Drumhead Boulle Clock

French Tortoiseshell Drumhead Boulle Clock

H 9.25 in W 12.5 in D 5 in
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock. c.1860
By Japy Frères
Located in Norwich, GB
the hours and halves on a silvered bell. The backplate marked ‘ Rollin A Paris’. C.1860
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1860s French Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock. c.1860
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock. c.1860

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock. c.1860

H 15.5 in W 9 in D 5 in
19th Century Tortoiseshell / Ormolu Westminster Chiming Mantle Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
set to silent on the hour and half hour, with a Westminster chime on eight bells and a gong.
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Late 19th Century English Louis XVI Antique Tortoise Bell

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Ormolu

Antique 19th Century Tortoiseshell / Ormolu Westminster Chiming Mantle Clock
19th Century Tortoiseshell / Ormolu Westminster Chiming Mantle Clock

19th Century Tortoiseshell / Ormolu Westminster Chiming Mantle Clock

H 23.63 in W 14.18 in D 10.24 in
Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by St Martin, Paris, circa 1720
Located in Norwich, GB
sounding the hours and quarters on a nest of three bells contained within the superstructure of the case on
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1720s French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Bell

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Ormolu

Antique Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by St Martin, Paris, circa 1720
Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by St Martin, Paris, circa 1720

Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by St Martin, Paris, circa 1720

H 18.75 in W 10.25 in D 5.25 in
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
that it is a fine watch. The Tortue, meaning Tortoise was an original design by Louis Cartier. He
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Tortoise Bell

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Gold-filled

Antique Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Watch

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18th Century French Boulle Gilt Bronze Wall Console Clock, Signed "Gribelin"
Located in Berlin, DE
depicting floral garlands on a reddish tortoise shell background. Glazed sides that reveal the view to the
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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Bell

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Brass, Bronze, Other

Antique 18th Century French Boulle Gilt Bronze Wall Console Clock, Signed "Gribelin"
18th Century French Boulle Gilt Bronze Wall Console Clock, Signed "Gribelin"

18th Century French Boulle Gilt Bronze Wall Console Clock, Signed "Gribelin"

H 38.59 in W 16.54 in D 8.47 in

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Antique Italian modern Wall or table pendulum clock by 555 Shanghai in wood glass, 1980s
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French White Marble and Ormolu Pillar Mantel Clock
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Tortoise Bell

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Antique French White Marble and Ormolu Pillar Mantel Clock
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French White Marble and Ormolu Pillar Mantel Clock

H 14.75 in W 7.25 in D 3.5 in
Mid Century Teak Pendulum Clock by Westminster, Copenhagen 1960s, Denmark
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Located in Andernach, DE
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Tortoise Bell

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Teak

Mid Century Teak Pendulum Clock by Westminster, Copenhagen 1960s, Denmark
Mid Century Teak Pendulum Clock by Westminster, Copenhagen 1960s, Denmark

Mid Century Teak Pendulum Clock by Westminster, Copenhagen 1960s, Denmark

H 23.63 in W 12.8 in D 2.56 in
Rare Arts & Crafts Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak Mantel Pendulum Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, great condition Dutch Arts & Crafts mantle / table / desk clock. To have found this stunning and wonderful design, Dutch Arts & Crafts table clock was a treat, b...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Tortoise Bell

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Metal, Brass, Iron

Rare Arts & Crafts Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak Mantel Pendulum Clock
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Floating Frames Mantel clock Red
By Kiki van Eijk, Kiki & Joost
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Kiki van Eijk designed Floating Frames as a collection of handmade objects in anodized aluminium wire. Each piece is meticulously handmade in her workshop; no two items are alike. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Antique Tortoise Bell

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Aluminum

Floating Frames Mantel clock Red

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H 16.15 in W 13.39 in D 5.52 in
French Pendulum Clock & Aneroid Barometer, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Clock and aneroid barometer in walnut made circa 1960. The aneroid barometer (or holosteric barometer) was developed by the Frenchman Lucien Vidie who filed a patent for it in 1844 ...
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Mid-20th Century French Antique Tortoise Bell

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French Pendulum Clock & Aneroid Barometer, circa 1960
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French Pendulum Clock & Aneroid Barometer, circa 1960

H 13.39 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding
Located in Morristown, NJ
Victorian English bird's eye maple lap desk, with ebony and mother-of-pearl inlay. The dome shaped top has a brass shield medallion in the center. The interior has a vibrant purple f...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Tortoise Bell

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Mother-of-Pearl, Birdseye Maple, Ebony

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding
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H 5.25 in W 13 in D 9.25 in
Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J032 Attractive Victorian writing box in walnut, having decorative figured walnut lift up lid fitted with original working lock and a key, which opens to reveal pen tray, ink well an...
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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Bell

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Walnut

Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope
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H 5.51 in W 11.81 in D 8.66 in
Large Kienzle Mid-Century GMT Heavy Brass World Time Zone Table Clock & Manual
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large table or desk clock was made by the well known Kienzle clock company of Germany and dates to approximately 1970 and done in a Mid Century Modern style. The clock case is c...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Tortoise Bell

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Brass, Cut Steel

Large Kienzle Mid-Century GMT Heavy Brass World Time Zone Table Clock & Manual
Large Kienzle Mid-Century GMT Heavy Brass World Time Zone Table Clock & Manual

Large Kienzle Mid-Century GMT Heavy Brass World Time Zone Table Clock & Manual

H 11.5 in W 10 in D 2.39 in
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut brass bound writing box having brass bounded corners and edges around a superior quality burr walnut writing box opening to reveal a writ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tortoise Bell

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Brass

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
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H 6.7 in W 5.71 in D 9.65 in
Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Tortoise Bell

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Pewter

Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg
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H 5.9 in W 16.14 in D 5.9 in
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tortoise Bell

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Velvet, Glass, Wood

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
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H 6 in W 12 in D 9 in
Mantel Clock Made of Bronze and Marble "Roaring Lion", France, circa 1880
Located in Chorzów, PL
A mantel clock made of bronze and marble "Roaring of the Lioness", France, circa 1880. Signed Par Omerth. Very good condition. bronze + marble Dimensions: height 48 cm, w...
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1880s French Other Antique Tortoise Bell

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Marble, Bronze

Mantel Clock Made of Bronze and Marble "Roaring Lion", France, circa 1880
Mantel Clock Made of Bronze and Marble "Roaring Lion", France, circa 1880

Mantel Clock Made of Bronze and Marble "Roaring Lion", France, circa 1880

H 18.9 in W 16.15 in D 6.3 in
Boulle Pendulum Mantle Clock Louis XV Style, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Boulle Pendulum clock with tortoiseshell color, detailed sun on the pendulum, feet and head in gilded bronze letterhead; mechanism working and frecently reviewd. Original key
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20th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Bell

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Metal, Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Boulle Pendulum Mantle Clock Louis XV Style, 20th Century
Boulle Pendulum Mantle Clock Louis XV Style, 20th Century

Boulle Pendulum Mantle Clock Louis XV Style, 20th Century

H 22.45 in W 12.41 in D 5.91 in
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Norwich, GB
French Tortoiseshell Boulle clock with ormolu mounts surmounted by an ornate central finial. Gilded dial with segmented blue enamel Roman numerals. Eight day movement striking ...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Tortoise Bell

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French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock

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19th Century Church Clock Face
Located in Faversham, GB
A monumental church clockface from a chapel in northern France. The dial on the face is hand-painted in black, white, and red, the colours fading over time to create the most wonder...
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Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Antique Tortoise Bell

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Steel, Iron

19th Century Church Clock Face
19th Century Church Clock Face

19th Century Church Clock Face

H 58.27 in W 58.27 in D 1.97 in

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By L.P. Japy & Cie
Located in Macclesfield, GB
enamel Roman numerals and a French eight day movement which strikes the hours and half hours on a bell
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Bell

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Bronze

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A French Louis XIV ebony and tortoise 'Religieuse' by Claude Arthus, circa 1670.
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Brass

Antique A French Louis XIV ebony and tortoise 'Religieuse' by Claude Arthus, circa 1670.
A French Louis XIV ebony and tortoise 'Religieuse' by Claude Arthus, circa 1670.

A French Louis XIV ebony and tortoise 'Religieuse' by Claude Arthus, circa 1670.

H 18.9 in W 13 in D 5.52 in
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
steel hands. Eight day movement striking the hours and halves on a silvered bell with starburst
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1880s French Antique Tortoise Bell

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Tortoise Shell

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French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock

H 11.5 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
19th Century French Miniature Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock
By Vincenti et Cie
Located in Dublin, IE
eight-day, platform escapement with a carriage clock bell. The glazed side panels allowing us to see the
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1890s French Antique Tortoise Bell

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Ormolu

19th Century French Miniature Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock
19th Century French Miniature Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock

19th Century French Miniature Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock

H 9 in W 4.75 in D 3.75 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Bracket Clock
Located in Macclesfield, GB
An extremely impressive and fine quality French Louis XV style boulle red tortoise shell and
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Bell

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Brass

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Bracket Clock
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Bracket Clock

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Bracket Clock

H 28 in W 13 in D 5.5 in
Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle clock, circa 1720
By Antoine St Martin
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
sounding the hours and quarters on a nest of three bells contained within the superstructure of the case on
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1720s French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Bell

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Tortoise Shell

Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle clock, circa 1720
Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle clock, circa 1720

Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle clock, circa 1720

H 19 in W 10 in D 5.25 in
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Located in London, Middlesex
countwheel, with strike on bell above, signed 'Le Siamois Paris'. Boulle is a traditional marquetry
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1720s French Louis XIV Antique Tortoise Bell

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Tortoise Shell

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Louis XIV Brass and Tortoiseshell Boulle Marquetry Striking Bracket Clock

Louis XIV Brass and Tortoiseshell Boulle Marquetry Striking Bracket Clock

H 40.56 in W 20.08 in D 6.7 in
Gold Tortoise Bell with Faux Tortoiseshell Top
Located in London, by appointment only
These early 20th century tortoise bells, specifically with the cellulose faux tortoiseshell top
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Tortoise Bell

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Iron

Gold Tortoise Bell with Faux Tortoiseshell Top
Gold Tortoise Bell with Faux Tortoiseshell Top

Gold Tortoise Bell with Faux Tortoiseshell Top

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Antique Mechanical Tortoise Bell With Faux Shell, c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
Extremely hard to find, these German made mechanical bells with the faux Cellulose tortoiseshell
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1920s German Antique Tortoise Bell

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Iron

Antique Mechanical Tortoise Bell With Faux Shell, c.1920
Antique Mechanical Tortoise Bell With Faux Shell, c.1920

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Edwardian Tortoiseshell Table Bell
Located in London, GB
An unusual Edwardian silver plated tortoise bell, with polished tortoise shell.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Tortoise Bell

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Silver Plate

Edwardian Tortoiseshell Table Bell
Edwardian Tortoiseshell Table Bell

Edwardian Tortoiseshell Table Bell

H 2.37 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in
Sterling Silver and Silver Plated Novelty Tortoise Table Bell - Chester 1923
By Grey & Co, Birmingham
Located in London, London
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1920s English Antique Tortoise Bell

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Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver and Silver Plated Novelty Tortoise Table Bell - Chester 1923
Sterling Silver and Silver Plated Novelty Tortoise Table Bell - Chester 1923

Sterling Silver and Silver Plated Novelty Tortoise Table Bell - Chester 1923

H 1.97 in W 5.91 in D 2.96 in
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise
Located in Bath, GB
This example has been professionally polished in our workshop. The bell is mechanical and and
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Tortoise Bell

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Metal

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise

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Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise
Located in Bath, GB
This example has been professionally polished in our workshop. The bell is mechanical and and
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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Tortoise Bell

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Metal

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise

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H 3.75 in W 7 in L 3.75 in
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk or Counter Bell, Tortoise
Located in Bath, GB
bell in the form of a tortoise. This example has been professionally polished in our workshop
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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Tortoise Bell

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Metal

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk or Counter Bell, Tortoise
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk or Counter Bell, Tortoise

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk or Counter Bell, Tortoise

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Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle
Located in Bath, GB
bell in the from of a tortoise. This example has been professionally polished in our workshop
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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Tortoise Bell

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Metal

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle
Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle

Handsome German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell Tortoise / Turtle

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Rare Tortoise Mechanical Desk Bell with Mother of Pearl Shell
Located in Bath, GB
in the form of the most charming tortoise. The bell is would from the underside and rung by
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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Tortoise Bell

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Metal

Rare Tortoise Mechanical Desk Bell with Mother of Pearl Shell
Rare Tortoise Mechanical Desk Bell with Mother of Pearl Shell

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Antique German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
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Early 1900s German Late Victorian Antique Tortoise Bell

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Metal

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Antique German Figural Mechanical Desk / Counter Bell, Tortoise, circa 1900

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By Placido Zuluaga
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Miniature Red Tortoiseshell and Bronze Paste Set Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
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1880s Antique Tortoise Bell

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Bronze

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Miniature Red Tortoiseshell and Bronze Paste Set Mantel Clock

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H 9 in W 5 in L 9 in
French Antique Boulle Mantel Clock
Located in Paris, FR
An early 1900 French bell striking clock crafted in 18th century style (popular clockmaker design
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Bell

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Brass, Ormolu

French Antique Boulle Mantel Clock
French Antique Boulle Mantel Clock

French Antique Boulle Mantel Clock

H 15.36 in W 9.45 in L 15.36 in
French 19th Century "Boulle" Marquetry Bracket Block
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
grotesque masks, sits the clock, having an eight day movement striking on a bell; the serpentine form case
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Bell

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Brass, Bronze

French 19th Century "Boulle" Marquetry Bracket Block
French 19th Century "Boulle" Marquetry Bracket Block

French 19th Century "Boulle" Marquetry Bracket Block

H 49.25 in W 18 in D 8 in
Exquisite Boulle Bracket Clock with Original Verge Escapement by Admyrauld Paris
By Louis Henri Admyrauld
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
movement with original verge escapement that runs nicely. It strikes a large and most likely original bell
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Bell

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Ormolu

Exquisite Boulle Bracket Clock with Original Verge Escapement by Admyrauld Paris
Exquisite Boulle Bracket Clock with Original Verge Escapement by Admyrauld Paris

Exquisite Boulle Bracket Clock with Original Verge Escapement by Admyrauld Paris

H 37.5 in W 14 in D 7 in
Louis Philippe Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Mantel Clock 19th Century
By Jules Louis Philippe Coignet
Located in Madrid, ES
Surmounted by the crouching Venus with tortoise after the model by Antoine Coysevox (French, 1640-1720), the
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Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Tortoise Bell

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Bronze

Louis Philippe Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Mantel Clock 19th Century
Louis Philippe Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Mantel Clock 19th Century

Louis Philippe Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figural Mantel Clock 19th Century

H 20.87 in Dm 11.82 in
Late 19th Century Boulle Style Marquetry Mantel Clock ‘Religieuse’
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
faux tortoise shell end engraved copper scrolls, gilt bronze ornamentation, caryatids and acanthus
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1870s French Baroque Antique Tortoise Bell

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Late 19th Century Boulle Style Marquetry Mantel Clock ‘Religieuse’
Late 19th Century Boulle Style Marquetry Mantel Clock ‘Religieuse’

Late 19th Century Boulle Style Marquetry Mantel Clock ‘Religieuse’

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H 19.69 in W 11.42 in D 6.7 in
Antique French Tortoiseshell Ormolu Mantle Clock c.1860
Located in London, GB
, circa 1860 in date. This clock has a fabulous white enamel dial and a bell striking movement. The
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19th Century French Antique Tortoise Bell

Antique French Tortoiseshell Ormolu Mantle Clock c.1860
Antique French Tortoiseshell Ormolu Mantle Clock c.1860

Antique French Tortoiseshell Ormolu Mantle Clock c.1860

H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
Rare South German Pendulum Clock Signed "Joseph Graff" C1750
By Joseph Graff
Located in valatie, NY
", C1750 the brass and tortoise inlaid case with finial top above the gilt brass and painted Roman numeral
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18th Century and Earlier German Antique Tortoise Bell

Rare South German Pendulum Clock Signed "Joseph Graff" C1750
Rare South German Pendulum Clock Signed "Joseph Graff" C1750

Rare South German Pendulum Clock Signed "Joseph Graff" C1750

H 18 in W 12 in D 6 in
Chinese Republic Nine Dragon Cloisonne Enamel Brass Charger of Monumental Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
tortoise dragon was exceptionally strong, and his likeness is found in book holders and other stone objects
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

Chinese Republic Nine Dragon Cloisonne Enamel Brass Charger of Monumental Scale
Chinese Republic Nine Dragon Cloisonne Enamel Brass Charger of Monumental Scale

Chinese Republic Nine Dragon Cloisonne Enamel Brass Charger of Monumental Scale

H 3.75 in Dm 30.5 in
Rare Novelty Silver Tortoise Bell, Chester 1911
Located in London, GB
The shell is silver & dated Chester 1911 with makers mark for silversmiths Grey & Co. The bell is
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19th Century English Antique Tortoise Bell

Rare Novelty Silver Tortoise Bell, Chester 1911
Rare Novelty Silver Tortoise Bell, Chester 1911

Rare Novelty Silver Tortoise Bell, Chester 1911

W 3 in D 4.5 in
Antique Silver Tortoise Table Bell
By Grey & Co, Birmingham
Located in London, GB
Rare and charming wind-up antique silver table or desk bell in the form of a tortoise. The
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1910s English Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Antique Silver Tortoise Table Bell
Antique Silver Tortoise Table Bell

Antique Silver Tortoise Table Bell

H 2 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
Tortoise Sculpture Silver Table Bell
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A rare and desirable wind-up turtle novelty silver bell. Both the shell and base are both silver
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tortoise Sculpture Silver Table Bell
Tortoise Sculpture Silver Table Bell

Tortoise Sculpture Silver Table Bell

H 2.29 in W 6.89 in D 4.18 in
Tortoise Table Bell Attributed to Teodoro Ybarzabal or Placido Zuluago
By Teodoro Ybarzabal Eibar, Plácido Zuloaga 1
Located in London, by appointment only
form of a tortoise. The bell functions by pushing in the tail. The back is profusely decorated with
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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Antique Tortoise Bell

Tortoise Table Bell Attributed to Teodoro Ybarzabal or Placido Zuluago
Tortoise Table Bell Attributed to Teodoro Ybarzabal or Placido Zuluago

Tortoise Table Bell Attributed to Teodoro Ybarzabal or Placido Zuluago

H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Jean-Baptiste Delettrez
By Jean-Baptiste Delettrez
Located in Norwich, GB
striking the hours and halves on a silvered bell marked J.B.D, the brass bob pendulum also marked for J.B.D
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1870s French Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Jean-Baptiste Delettrez
French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Jean-Baptiste Delettrez

French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Jean-Baptiste Delettrez

H 11.5 in W 6.25 in D 4 in
19th Century Napoleon III Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock Pendule
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
matching base. The cabinet is made of wood, inlaid with engraved brass and red tortoise shell. Embellished
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Mid-19th Century French Régence Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock Pendule
19th Century Napoleon III Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock Pendule

19th Century Napoleon III Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock Pendule

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H 23.63 in W 13 in D 6.7 in
An Edwardian Silver Gilt Tortoise Bell
By Grey & Co, Birmingham
Located in New York, NY
A charming early 20th century tortoise bell, the shell of silver gilt, with hallmarks for
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Early 20th Century British Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

An Edwardian Silver Gilt Tortoise Bell

An Edwardian Silver Gilt Tortoise Bell

H 5.7 in W 2 in D 3.1 in
A Edwardian Silver Tortoise Bell
Located in New York, NY
A silver table bell in the form of a tortoise. Hallmarks Chester,1910.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Silver

A Edwardian Silver Tortoise Bell
A Edwardian Silver Tortoise Bell

A Edwardian Silver Tortoise Bell

W 6 in
Edwardian Butler Bell Push Japanese Ivory Figure on Tortoise Shell
Located in London, Greenwich
An Edwardian country house butler bell push. This truly is the Rolls Royce of call bell pushes. A
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Ivory

Edwardian Butler Bell Push Japanese Ivory Figure on Tortoise Shell
Edwardian Butler Bell Push Japanese Ivory Figure on Tortoise Shell

Edwardian Butler Bell Push Japanese Ivory Figure on Tortoise Shell

H 1.97 in W 3.75 in D 2.76 in
Tortoise Shell Earrings
Located in New Hope, PA
These Victorian era earrings are masterfully carved to represent bell flowers. There is a tortoise
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Tortoise Bell

Tortoise Shell Earrings
Tortoise Shell Earrings

Tortoise Shell Earrings

H 1 in W 1 in
Faux Tortoise shell And Gilt Long Case Clock. C 1720
Located in New York, NY
Early Georgian faux tortoise shell and parcel gilt japanned long case clock. The 12-inch brass dial
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Faux Tortoise shell And Gilt Long Case Clock. C 1720
Faux Tortoise shell And Gilt Long Case Clock. C 1720

Faux Tortoise shell And Gilt Long Case Clock. C 1720

H 101 in W 20 in D 9 in
Beautiful Late 19th Century French Tortoise Shell and Ormolu Clock Garniture
Located in Darwen, GB
enameled Roman numeral dial with a typical French movement and striking a bell. Having an ormolu and
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1890s Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Beautiful Late 19th Century French Tortoise Shell and Ormolu Clock Garniture
Beautiful Late 19th Century French Tortoise Shell and Ormolu Clock Garniture

Beautiful Late 19th Century French Tortoise Shell and Ormolu Clock Garniture

H 16 in W 8 in D 6 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Red Tortoise Shell Mantel Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very good quality French Louis XV style red tortoise shell serpentine shaped mantel clock with
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Red Tortoise Shell Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Red Tortoise Shell Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Red Tortoise Shell Mantel Clock

H 12 in W 7 in D 4 in
French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very good quality French boulle green tortoise shell and engraved brass inlaid mantel clock with
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock

H 12 in W 6 in D 4 in
French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A good quality French Boulle red tortoise shell and brass inlaid fronted mantel clock with ebonised
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock

H 16 in W 8.5 in D 5 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
By Vincenti et Cie
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A good quality French boulle brass and red tortoise shell inlaid mantel clock with ebonised sides
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

H 14 in W 8 in D 5 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very good quality French Louis XV style boulle red tortoise shell and engraved brass inlaid bell
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

H 12 in W 7 in D 4 in
French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
By Roblin & Fils Freres
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very good quality French boulle red tortoise shell and engraved brass mantel clock with
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock

H 13 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Macclesfield, GB
An extremely good quality French boulle engraved brass and natural tortoise shell inlaid mantel
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock

H 13 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very good quality French boulle natural coloured tortoise shell and brass inlaid mantel clock
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock

H 12 in W 6 in D 4 in
French Louis Philippe Boulle Mantel Clock by Louis Japy Fils
By Louis Japy
Located in Macclesfield, GB
An extremely good quality and impressive French Louis Philippe boulle red tortoise shell and
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Brass

French Louis Philippe Boulle Mantel Clock by Louis Japy Fils
French Louis Philippe Boulle Mantel Clock by Louis Japy Fils

French Louis Philippe Boulle Mantel Clock by Louis Japy Fils

H 17 in W 9.5 in D 5 in
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very good quality French Louis XIV style boulle natural colored tortoise shell and engraved brass
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

H 16 in W 8.5 in D 5 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very good quality French Boulle red tortoise shell and engraved brass inlaid mantel clock in the
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Bronze, Brass

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

H 13 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Rare French Louis XV Boulle Bracket Clock with Verge Escapement
By Mousset
Located in Macclesfield, GB
An extremely fine quality and rare Louis XV boulle engraved brass and natural coloured tortoise
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Brass

Rare French Louis XV Boulle Bracket Clock with Verge Escapement
Rare French Louis XV Boulle Bracket Clock with Verge Escapement

Rare French Louis XV Boulle Bracket Clock with Verge Escapement

H 19 in W 10.5 in D 5 in
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Boulle Mantel Clock with Bronze Gilt Mounts
Located in Macclesfield, GB
An extremely good quality Louis XIV style French boulle natural colored tortoise shell and brass
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Boulle Mantel Clock with Bronze Gilt Mounts
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Boulle Mantel Clock with Bronze Gilt Mounts

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Boulle Mantel Clock with Bronze Gilt Mounts

H 15.5 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
By Carlhian & Beaumetz
Located in Macclesfield, GB
An excellent quality French Louis XIV style boulle red tortoise shell and engraved brass inlaid
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

H 12 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
Late 17th Century Boulle Travelling Clock, Ourry à Paris
By Louis Ourry
Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE
the back of the rear plate. Hourly countwheel strike on a bronze bell hidden under the hood. Louis
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1690s French Louis XIV Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Ormolu

Late 17th Century Boulle Travelling Clock, Ourry à Paris
Late 17th Century Boulle Travelling Clock, Ourry à Paris

Late 17th Century Boulle Travelling Clock, Ourry à Paris

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H 10.63 in W 4.73 in D 4.34 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock by Japy Freres
By Guilemt & Japy Freres
Located in Macclesfield, GB
numerals and a French eight day movement which strikes the hours and half hours on a bell. The clock
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock by Japy Freres
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

H 13 in W 7.5 in L 13 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
By Oppenheim
Located in Macclesfield, GB
eight day movement which strikes the hours and half hours on a bell. The movement back plate is
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock

H 21 in W 10 in D 5 in
A French Louis XV boulle inlaid bracket clock, by Fortin, circa 1740
Located in Amsterdam, NL
bell, waisted case throughout adorned with Boulle-inlay of brass, mother-of-pearl and 3-color laquer
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18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Tortoise Shell, Oak

A French Louis XV boulle inlaid bracket clock, by Fortin, circa 1740
A French Louis XV boulle inlaid bracket clock, by Fortin, circa 1740

A French Louis XV boulle inlaid bracket clock, by Fortin, circa 1740

H 44.49 in W 16.15 in D 7.88 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti
By Samuel Marti
Located in Macclesfield, GB
eight day movement which strikes the hours and half hours on a bell with outside count wheel. The
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti

H 14.5 in W 9 in L 14.5 in
A French Empire Gilt Bronze and Porphyry Calendar Desk Clock, Lesieur à Paris, Circa 1810
By Lesieur
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
signed calendar mechanism with countwheel striking on a bell, the enamel dial with an outer ring
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19th Century French Empire Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Porphyry, Ormolu

A French Empire Gilt Bronze and Porphyry Calendar Desk Clock, Lesieur à Paris, Circa 1810
A French Empire Gilt Bronze and Porphyry Calendar Desk Clock, Lesieur à Paris, Circa 1810

A French Empire Gilt Bronze and Porphyry Calendar Desk Clock, Lesieur à Paris, Circa 1810

H 8.47 in
French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
By Reid and Sons
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A good quality French Boulle red tortoise shell and engraved brass inlaid mantel clock in the Louis
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Late 19th Century English Louis XV Antique Tortoise Bell

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock

French 19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock

H 12 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
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Antique Tortoise Bell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique tortoise bell for your home. Frequently made of metal, silver and bone, every antique tortoise bell was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique tortoise bell, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique tortoise bell, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique tortoise bell that is appealing in its simplicity, but Grey & Co, Birmingham produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Tortoise Bell?

Prices for an antique tortoise bell start at $526 and top out at $11,050 with the average selling for $1,399.

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Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

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Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

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