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Lot #265
Solgt
Sold for
kr 100
1 bids
Minimum increment
kr 10
End time
06.09.2026 21:52
Buyer's premium (incl. VAT)
25%
Bid history
1 bids
1
27. Aug
·
22:17
kr 100
Description
Antique, complete taxidermy tortoise shell (carapace and plastron) from a radiated tortoise with a characteristic geometric star pattern.
Species: Radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata), presumed
Origin: Madagascar, originally
Dating: Believed to be pre-1947 (antique / vintage collector's item)
Material: Horn scute and bone
Length: Approx. 32 cm
Width: Approx. 22 cm
Height: Approx. 18 cm
Condition: Vintage/antique condition with signs of age and wear. Missing some outer scutes on one side where the underlying bone structure is visible. Natural surface wear due to age. Please see photos for condition, as the images form part of the description.
