Featured Natural History Folks? Turtle Shell

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Illielee, Jun 29, 2017.

  1. Illielee

    Illielee Well-Known Member

    Can anyone tell me anything about this turtle shell?
    Is this considered a blond shell, albino, or just a basic shell without scutes?
    I've seen similar shells described as 18th or 19th century found by sailors and polished for 100s of hours on their journey home. Does this look like something like that or just an old turtle shell?[​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
    Illielee, Jun 29, 2017
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  2. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Welcome!
    It's late but folks will be by to help.
     
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  3. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    No mention of size ........... but it looks like snapping turtle shell and someone probably had it for dinner before cleaning the shell.
     
    Hollyblue, Jun 29, 2017
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  4. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    Not sure if there's a ban on selling tortoise shell products in the US
     
    Bev aka thelmasstuff, Jun 29, 2017
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  5. rhiwfield

    rhiwfield Well-Known Member

    I think that Cites may apply
     
    rhiwfield, Jun 30, 2017
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  6. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    If it is snapping turtle there is no problem selling,they are considered a pest in most states and commercially farmed for meat and other products.
     
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  7. Mansons2005

    Mansons2005 Nasty by Nature, Curmudgeon by Choice

    Almost a decade ago I listed a turtle shell "medicine bag" on eBay. It was removed and I was soundly chastised.
     
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