A few examples of appraisal values for
CRANE TURTLE

• PR THEODORE ALEXANDER CRANES &
  PR THEODORE ALEXANDER CRANES & TURTLES, 59" Pair of patinated bronze Theodore Alexander sculptures, depicting red cranes standing on the backs of turtles, an auspicious symbol for happiness and longevity. one crane with its head tilted back and the other with its head turned to the side. having no apparent marks. Approximate dimensions: h. 59", w. 18", d. 13".
• Bronze figure of a crane late
  Bronze figure of a crane late 19th c. with a snake in its mouth and standing on the back of a turtle all mounted on a square marble base. 8.75"h.x4"w.
• JAPANESE BRONZE CRANE ON A TURTLE
  JAPANESE BRONZE CRANE ON A TURTLE DRAGON Japanese bronze crane on a turtle dragon, height 8.75".
• A PAIR OF VIETNAMESE PAINTED AND
  A PAIR OF VIETNAMESE PAINTED AND LACQUERED TEMPLE CRANES ON TURTLES Late 19th or early 20th century, carved wood with polychrome pigments and gilt lacquer, each crane painted white and standing atop a gilt red turtle base, the cranes have a graceful arched neck and elegant flowing wings that sweep behind, gilt accents to the wings and feathers on the necks give these temple sculptures an elegant and ethereal aura. These sculptures would have originally graced a Buddhist temple in Vietnam, the crane on the back of the tortoise symbolizes longevity and happiness. The tortoise is believed to live ten thousand years, and the crane one thousand years.
• A Japanese Mixed Metal Model of
  A Japanese Mixed Metal Model of Cranes depicting the two birds in a standing pose atop a naturalistic boulder gazing down at a magic tortoise. Width 15 inches.
• A Japanese Bronze Figural Group
  A Japanese Bronze Figural Group of a Crane and a Turtle Late 19th/Early 20th Century Height 14 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of L. Harrison Bernbaum, Chicago, Illinois
• PAIR OF CARVED AND PAINTED
  PAIR OF CARVED AND PAINTED CRANESstanding on turtles, from Hanoi, Vietnam, early 20th century, 32" high, 7" wide, 4 1/2" deep. Old polychrome painted finish, shows wear, gilt accents. Otherwise good condition.
• PATINATED BRONZE CRANE ON TORTOISE,
  PATINATED BRONZE CRANE ON TORTOISE, BRONZE TRAYJapanese, early 20th century, gilt bronze crane figure holding branch in mouth that attaches at ankles to tortoise shell, 12 x 7-1/2 x 4-3/4 in.; together with a bronze tray with oni or demon decoration in relief, incised character mark to lower left recess, 1 x 10-3/8 x 7-3/8 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Cincinnati, Ohio Condition: surface dirt and accretion, some areas of discoloration; crane and tortoise with breaks and losses to crane foot attachments, break and loss to one crane toe
• ANTIQUE CHINESE BRONZE CRANE &
  ANTIQUE CHINESE BRONZE CRANE & TURTLE FIGURINEDESCRIPTION: An antique chinese bronze figurine sculpture depicting a crane bird over a turtle. The turtle and crane each symbolize enduring power and longevity. The two, standing together, represent a healthy long life of happiness. In Europe, such figurines of different heights became especially popular in the modern period, and served as an interior decoration in the late XIX, early XX century. CIRCA: Late 19th - Early 20th Century. ORIGIN: China. DIMENSIONS: W: 5" H: 7 1/2". Have a similar item to sell? Contact: Info@Akibaantiques.com. CONDITION: Antique condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS(305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."
• Chinese Bronze Crane Chinese 20th
  Chinese Bronze Crane Chinese 20th century.??A bronze crane standing on a?turtle; ht. 11.25 in.
• CHINESE BRONZE OF A CRANE ON A
  CHINESE BRONZE OF A CRANE ON A TORTOISEOne Chinese bronze sculpture of a crane standing on a tortoise. Well cast and carved, an excellent Chinese symbol of good luck. SKU: 03104 Follow us on Instagram: @revereauctions Condition: Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
• Pair of Chinese gilt porcelain
  Pair of Chinese gilt porcelain cranes atop dragon turtles, each with six-character Xuande mark to base; one dragon turtle with missing foot; each H 18 3/4" x L 13 1/2" x W 8 1/4" (approx.)
• Carved stone turtle, 20th c., 3
  Carved stone turtle, 20th c., 3 1/4"h x 9"l
• A Tortoise Shell bearing a Cayman
  A Tortoise Shell bearing a Cayman Turtle Farm label to the back marked Mariculture Ltd. Green Turtle presented by Lectro-Arts Grand Canyon and raised on a metal stand. Height of shell 12 inches.
• A Pair of Chinese Gilt Metal
  A Pair of Chinese Gilt Metal Figures of Cranes Standing on Turtles 20TH CENTURY signed. Height 25 inches.
• Full body taxidermy sea turtle,
  Full body taxidermy sea turtle, approx 43cm L x 23cm W
• Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamelled
  Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamelled and Gilt Bronze Longevity Crane Candle Prickets Early 20th Century each modelled standing on the shell of a mythical tortoise with branch in beak and decorated in pattern of red green royal blue white yellow and pink on sky-blue ground 13.2" (height) 33.5cm (height)
• PR., CHINESE CRANE, SNAKE &
  PR., CHINESE CRANE, SNAKE & TURTLE CANDLESTICKS Asian, likely Japanese or Chinese. Pair of brass candlesticks, turtle supporting crane holding coiled snake and candle cup. Apparently unmarked. Approx. h. 10.5"
• PAIR CHINESE BRONZE CRANE AND
  PAIR CHINESE BRONZE CRANE AND TORTOISE FLOOR SCULPPAIR CHINESE BRONZE CRANE AND TORTOISE FLOOR SCULPTURES, each a mythical crane in standing pose on heavenly Lo Shu tortoise, together symbolizing longevity, 48 and 49.25 inch heights.
• A Pair of Chinese Metal Inlaid
  A Pair of Chinese Metal Inlaid Cranes the cranes having four character marks on the crown of their heads with gilt floral decoration throughout their bodies and necks holding metal branch form candlesticks in their beaks standing on turtles' backs. Height 62 3/4 inches.
• DECORATIVE SCRIMSHAW STYLE TURTLE
  DECORATIVE SCRIMSHAW STYLE TURTLE SHELL 20th c., cast resin shell engraved with early American motifs, nicely mounted in plexiglass shadowbox display case, approx. 22"h x 17"w (shell), 27.75"h x 22.75"w x 6.25"d (case)
• Pair of Japanese Bronze Floor
  Pair of Japanese Bronze Floor Sculptures19th century each in the form of a crane holding a lotus blossom in its open mouth fitted for a candlestick standing atop a tortoise with dragon features.43.5 in. and 45 in.One with repaired break to neck; loss to beak and later metal supports; the other appears to be in good condition.
• JAPANESE GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF A
  JAPANESE GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF A CRANE LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY HEIGHT 11.25".JAPANESE GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF A CRANE Late 19th/Early 20th Century Standing on the back of a tortoise while holding a lotus stem in its beak. Height 11.25". Dimensions: Height 11.25".
• PAIR MONGOLIA SILVER CRANE CANDLE
  PAIR MONGOLIA SILVER CRANE CANDLE HOLDER W/ JADE Pair of Chinese Mongolia silver crane candle holders. Each crane stands on the shell of a turtle with an outstretched neck. The cranes each hold two candles made of jade, one at the tail and the other from a cloud form held in its beak. The turtles have inlaid coral and turquoise stone on their shells. H. 15 1/2" (39.3 cm) Condition: good condition with surface wear and abrasion
• JAPANESE MEIJI BRONZE
  JAPANESE MEIJI BRONZE CRANESDESCRIPTION: A Japanese Meiji bronze sculpture featuring two naturalistic cranes with parcel-gilt silver finishes and a turtle on a rocky terrain base. CIRCA: 19th Cent. ORIGIN: Japan DIMENSIONS: H: 10.25" x W: 8" x L: 15" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• ''The Japanese Crane'' by Carl
  ''The Japanese Crane'' by Carl Reguttiissued in 1985 by the Franklin Mint ceramic with bronze cattails mounted to an ebonized base.16.5 in.No apparent condition concerns.
• CHINESE GRANITE GARDEN TURTLE
  CHINESE GRANITE GARDEN TURTLE hand sculptured in primitive form 14''L.
• DECORATIVE TORTOISE
  DECORATIVE TORTOISE CARAPACEDecorative Tortoise Carapace , 19 in., w. 16 1/2 in
• CARVED STONE TURTLE FORM BUCKLE.
  CARVED STONE TURTLE FORM BUCKLE. Together with a carved stone turtle shell a carved stone turtle a carved stone crab and two carved stone decorative items Buckle: 3'' x 4'' Condition: No Specific Condition Recorded - Sold As Is
• TWO DECORATIVE TORTOISE
  TWO DECORATIVE TORTOISE CARAPACESTwo Decorative Tortoise Carapaces , one lacking its scales, larger l. 18 in Provenance: Estate of Julia Evans Reed
• Chinese bronze candlestick; in
  Chinese bronze candlestick; in the form of a crane standing on a dragon-headed turtle; 19" x 7" x 9" (approx.) Condition: wear, losses
• Chinese Dragon Turtle Vessel
  Chinese Dragon Turtle Vessel Chinese a carved dragon turtle in adventurine with lidded vase on top with four handles each having a loose ring unmarked with 20th century wooden stand; ht. 7 in.
• A bronze standing crane, 79cm high
  A bronze standing crane, 79cm high
• A Pair of Crane and Turtle and Pair
  A Pair of Crane and Turtle and Pair of Oak Leaves Shape Design Menuki Stamped mixed metal stylized Crane and Turtle design, each measures approx. 1-1/4"L and stamped mixed metal stylized Oak Leaves Shape design, each measures approx. 1-1/8"L.
• Pair Japanese bronze shokudai
  Pair Japanese bronze shokudai (candle stands): crane holding flowering branch in beak, perched on turtle, symbolizing good luck and longevity, 20th century, 10-1/2 in. One stand with repaired shaft below cup, each with some corrosion. Private Collection, Chattanooga, Tennessee
• CRYSTAL TURTLE AND ALLIGATORRock
  CRYSTAL TURTLE AND ALLIGATORRock crystal turtle, crystal alligator. Turtle 3 1/2"H including base, alligator 4"L. Chips and roughness to alligator.