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Tortoiseshell glass was made during the 1800s and after by the Sandwich Glass Works of Massachusetts and some firms in Germany. Tortoiseshell glass is, of course, named for its resemblance to real shell from a tortoise. It has been reproduced. Many of the tortoiseshell glass pieces are from the late nineteenth century.
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| Image | Category | Pattern or Item | Description | Year Priced |  | Tortoiseshell Glass | Bowl | Cranes, Gold Lacquer, Black, Red Accents, Japan, 1800s, 10 1/2 In. Illustrated | 2012 |  | Tortoiseshell Glass | Pitcher | Water, Crimson, White Spatter, Reeded Handle, Victorian, 8 In. Illustrated , | 2012 | | | Tortoiseshell Glass | Pitcher | Brown & Amber, Applied Amber Handle, 3 1/2 In. | 2000 | | | Tortoiseshell Glass | Vase | Elongated Neck, Flask Form, Banding At Neck, C.1890, 11 In. | 2000 | | | Tortoiseshell Glass | Bowl | Oxblood Spatter, Amber Feet, 5 x 8 In. | 1999 | | | Tortoiseshell Glass | Jar | Amber Stem On Cover, Apple Shape, Mottled, 7 1/4 In. | 1999 | | | Tortoiseshell Glass | Vase | Pontil, Footed, France, 19th Century, 10 1/2 In. | 1999 | | | Tortoiseshell Glass | Pitcher Set | Ground Pontil, Amber Handle, Tumblers, 7 Piece | 1997 | | | Tortoiseshell Glass | Salt | Amber, 3 1/8 In. | 1997 | | | Tortoiseshell Glass | Vase | Gold & Silver Bird, Webb, 10 In., Pair | 1997 | | | Tortoiseshell Glass | Vase | Pinpoint Rim, 9 3/8 In. | 1997 | | | Tortoiseshell Glass | Compote | 1880, 6 1/ 2 In. | 1996 | | | Tortoiseshell Glass | Pitcher | Water, Tri-shape, Ruffled Top, Amber Handle, 8 In. | 1996 | | | Tortoiseshell Glass | Platter | Round, 16 In. | 1996 | | | Tortoiseshell Glass | Bowl | 8 1/2 In. | 1995 | | | Tortoiseshell Glass | Dresser Jar | 2 With Amber Finial & Footed, 1 With Clear Finial, 3 Piece | 1995 | | | Tortoiseshell Glass | Pitcher | Amber Handle, 8 1/2 In. | 1995 |
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