Giant Clamshell
Italian Giant Clamshell Swan by Gabriella Binazzi
By Gabriella Binazzi
Located in Voorburg, NL
This beautiful large clamshell swan is designed and handmade by Gabriella Binazzi. She creates
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Very Rare, Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell on a Custom Iron Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredibly rare, giant clamshell sitting on a custom, abstract style iron base. The perfect
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Late 20th Century Oceanic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Shell
Italian Gilt Grotto Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
gilt metal cast base of a giant clamshell supported by coral legs issuing from a starfish. Inspired by
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Renaissance Console Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Italian Gilt Grotto Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
top above a gilt metal cast base of a giant clamshell supported by coral legs issuing from a starfish
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Renaissance Console Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Bronze Vase Cloisonné Japan Meiji 19th Century Japanese
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
, coral, agate, lapis lazuli, giant clamshell, glass and pearl. The Japanese applied this expression to
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Japanese Cloissoné Copper Vessel Shippo Vase 5 by Yochiya Studio
By Yochiya
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, where treasures include: gold, silver, emerald, coral, agate, lapis lazuli, giant clamshell, glass, and
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2010s Japanese Modern Ceramics
Materials
Copper
H 17.92 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Contemporary Japanese Cloissoné Copper Vessel Shippo Vase 4 by Yochiya Studio
By Yochiya
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, where treasures include: gold, silver, emerald, coral, agate, lapis lazuli, giant clamshell, glass, and
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2010s Japanese Modern Ceramics
Materials
Copper
H 17.92 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Contemporary Japanese Cloissoné Copper Vessel Shippo Vase 3 by Yochiya Studio
By Yochiya
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, where treasures include: gold, silver, emerald, coral, agate, lapis lazuli, giant clamshell, glass, and
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2010s Japanese Modern Ceramics
Materials
Copper
H 14.18 in W 13 in D 13 in
Rare 19th-century antique Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cloisonné Charger
Located in Van Nuys, CA
, silver, emerald, coral, agate, lapis lazuli, giant clamshell, glass, and pearl. This term was applied to
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Antique Late 18th Century Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Antique Lovely Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Vase Flowers, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
: gold, silver, emerald, coral, agate, lapis lazuli, giant clamshell, glass and pearl. The Japanese
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Bronze
H 9.45 in Dm 0.04 in
Contemporary Japanese Cloissoné Copper Vessel Shippo Vase 2 by Yochiya Studio
By Yochiya
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, where treasures include: gold, silver, emerald, coral, agate, lapis lazuli, giant clamshell, glass, and
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2010s Japanese Modern Ceramics
Materials
Copper
H 23.23 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Contemporary Japanese Cloissoné Copper Vessel Shippo Vase by Yochiya Studio
By Yochiya
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, where treasures include: gold, silver, emerald, coral, agate, lapis lazuli, giant clamshell, glass, and
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Ceramics
Materials
Copper
H 17.33 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Pair Antique Bronze Vase Cloisonné Japan Meiji 19th Century Japanese
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
, emerald, coral, agate, lapis lazuli, giant clamshell, glass and pearl. The Japanese applied this
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Bronze
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Era Vase By Gonda Hirosuke
Located in New York, NY
: gold, silver, emerald, coral, agate, lapis lazuli, giant clamshell, glass and pearl. The Japanese
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Enamel
Top Quality 19c Antique Japanese Qing Period Bronze Cloisonne Vase
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
, emerald, coral, agate, lapis lazuli, giant clamshell, glass and pearl. The Japanese applied this
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Vase Gonda Hirosuki Cloisonné Japan Meiji/Taisho 19/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
at least some of the following: gold, silver, emerald, coral, agate, lapis lazuli, giant clamshell
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Bronze
Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonné with Blue Birds signed Gonda Hirosuke
Located in New York, NY
: gold, silver, emerald, coral, agate, lapis lazuli, giant clamshell, glass and pearl. The Japanese
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Enamel
Lovely 19c Antique Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Censer Birds Flying
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
, lapis lazuli, giant clamshell, glass and pearl. The Japanese applied this expression to the rich colours
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Bronze
Lovely Antique Chinese Bronze Cloisonne Charger Gold Fish Fishes, 19 Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
generally included at least some of the following: gold, silver, emerald, coral, agate, lapis lazuli, giant
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Bronze
A pair of Early Native Tribal South Oceanic Ceremonial decorated Adze
Located in brussel, BE
than limestone, natives may have fashioned giant clamshells into adzes.
These two adzes are made of a
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20th Century Tribal More Art
Materials
Wood
Ethno Design Pair of Early Native Tribal Ceremonial Decorated Adze Tools
Located in Leuven , BE
other than limestone, natives may have fashioned giant clamshells into adzes
These two adzes are made of
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20th Century Oceanic Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
H 16.54 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in
Jewelry Ring Trinket Boxes Pair Cloisonné Swan Japanese Gift Love Valentine
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
following: gold, silver, emerald, coral, agate, lapis lazuli, giant clamshell, glass and pearl. The Japanese
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Enamel
H 2.37 in W 2.37 in D 2.05 in
Giant South Sea Clam Shell
Located in Malibu, CA
Wonderful example of a giant clam shell from the Indian Ocean. The bleached white color and high
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Antique Early 19th Century Indonesian Garden Ornaments
Materials
Shell
Giant South Sea Clam Shell
Located in Malibu, CA
Wonderful example of a giant clam shell from the Indian Ocean. The bleached white color and high
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Antique 19th Century Asian Garden Ornaments
Materials
Shell
Pair of Natural Giant Clam Shells.
Located in Southall, GB
Natural giant clam shells with lustrous milky patina from South Pacific or Indian Ocean. There is
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Early 20th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
South Pacific Natural Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Malibu, CA
Natural clamshell Tridacna Gigas specimen from the South Pacific.
This piece is beautiful and
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Antique 19th Century Garden Ornaments
Materials
Shell
Dennis Hopper Photographs 1961 - 1967 (Limited Edition Hand Signed)
By Dennis Hopper
Located in New York, NY
Clamshell Box. Hand Signed and numbered 1327/1500
Hand signed by Dennis Hopper on the colophon page.
19 × 14
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Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset
H 19 in W 14.25 in D 3.1 in
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By Raul de la Cerda, Difane
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Marble
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
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'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Textile
Edie Sconce, Blackened Brass
By Lightmaker Studio
Located in Kingston, Ontario
Edie explores the relationship between two similar forms. An exaggerated top column plays against the sconce’s overall sense of quiet restraint.
While Edie evokes a certain feelin...
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2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Gio Ponti F.A. 33 Medium Mirror in Black Brass
By Gubi, Gio Ponti
Located in Glendale, CA
Gio Ponti F.A. 33 medium mirror in black brass. The F.A. 33 Mirror was originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1933 for Fontana Arte, the period’s most prominent lamp, glass, and mirror ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Cream White Canapé
Located in Houston, TX
A Classic and stately 19th century Louis XVI giltwood canapé, newly upholstered in a creamy white ecru mohair silk velvet. Measures: 71.5" L.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Materials
Mohair, Silk, Giltwood, Wood
Pair of Brass Campaign Four Poster Beds M4P37
Located in Wrexham, GB
A magnificent pair of all brass four poster beds with delicate posts, ornate brass casting in the head panels below serpentine rails, decorative brass knee-caps and arched canopies.
...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Iron
Chinese Antique Scholar's Cabinet with Carved Grapevine
Located in Somis, CA
This elegant antique cabinet has a "open light" feature on its top portion. The name came from its open design to allow the display of special things or easy access to objects and bo...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Paavo Tynell Model 5321 Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell model 5321 brass and rattan table lamp. Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Brass, Metal
Set of Three Italian Venetian Grotto Shell Back Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
Three elegant Italian Venetian Grotto shell back swivel bar stools. Each chair was handmade with extra attention and features solid wood frames in a warm brown satin, scalloped shell...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
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Upholstery, Wood
Carved Italian Coat of Arms Plaque with Crown and Eagle
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved from Italian limestone, this coat of arms plaque with crown and eagle features both bas- and mid-relief motifs. Bas-relief is a sculpture technique where raised carvings ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements
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Metal, Aluminum
President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian Tea Table
By Albert Hadley, Sister Parish
Located in St. Louis, MO
President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s
English Victorian tea table
Quite possibly the most important tea table in American History
The famed, English Victorian tea ta...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Lacquer
H 19 in W 33.5 in D 27.25 in
Red Extra-Size Starfish, Océano Pacific, Ophidiaster Ophidianus
By Oceanic Arts
Located in Valladolid, ES
Ophidiaster ophidianus, measures: 495 × 418 × 140 mm, 576 g weight
2018, Océano Pacífico
Red extra-size starfish!
A fantastic specimen of Ophidiaster ophidianus caught in the Solo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Pacific Islands Modern Taxidermy
Materials
Other
Great Eyecatcher, Sunburst Shape and Colors Antique Alabaster Pendant Light 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and large size antique ceiling fixture.
With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialities, we were again thrilled to find a unique Art Deco pendant made of the ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
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H 27 in Dm 19.7 in
Maison Jansen Eglomise Mirror, Silver Leaf Credenza
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Chinoiserie inspired hand painted eglomise mirror paneled credenza featuring fanciful exotic birds. Credenza features 4 spacious mirrored front central drawers and 2 side compartment...
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20th Century French Chinoiserie Credenzas
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Mirror, Wood
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Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Giant Clamshell
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible pair of vintage monumental clam shells. The largest ones I have ever seen. Magnificent in their scale, patina and texture. Superbly created by nature. Acquired from an ico...
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Late 20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
Vintage Coastal Glazed Ceramic Clamshell Bowl on Stand
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage Coastal giant clamshell bowl. A chic glazed ceramic finish. Perfect for orchids on your
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Vintage 1980s Bohemian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Single Yua Wenga Clamshell Currency from Papua New Guinea on Custom Black Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
rings cut with bamboo from giant clamshells. These rings are still being cut and used in ceremonies and
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
Giant Resin Clamshell
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Giant resin clam shell, ideal for serving.
Measures: 11" x 21.5" x 7.5" H.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Serving Bowls
Materials
Resin
Giant Clam Shell
Located in Winter Park, FL
A clamshell with an undulating form in great condition. This decorative piece is a perfect addition
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20th Century Unknown Decorative Objects
1970s Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Giant Clamshell
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Giant Clamshell
Nice tabletop scale with a pretty
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Vintage 1970s Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
Monumental Matching Pair of Tridacna Gigas Giant Clamshells
Located in Milford, NH
A monumental matching pair of Tridacna Gigas or giant clamshells. The giant clams are the members
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Early 20th Century Oceanic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Shell
Pair of Cast Resin Giant Clamshells in the Manner of Tony Duquette
By Tony Duquette
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A chic and realistic looking pair of matte white painted cast resin giant clamshells. They're so
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Vintage 1960s American Bowls and Baskets
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Resin
Giant Clamshell Centerpiece Bowl Sculpture Clam Shell Statement Piece
Located in West Hartford, CT
A true statement piece, this realistic clam shell is a sculptural coffee table centerpiece bowl. You can also use to fill decorative bits and baubles. Made of resin which gives it a ...
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Vintage 1950s American Natural Specimens
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Resin
Hollywood Regency Glazed Ceramic Large Clam Shell Bowl on Base Stand
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Lovely large glazed ceramic bowl in form of giant clamshell.
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Late 20th Century Decorative Bowls
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Ceramic
Assortment of Yua Wenga Clamshells on Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
) are clamshell rings cut with bamboo from giant clamshells. These rings are still being cut and used in
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art
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Iron, Metal
Rosenthal Piero Fornasetti Porcelain Plate Themes & Variation Pattern, Motiv 14
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
depicted as a pearl in a giant clamshell.
Diameter: 9 1/4 inches
During the 1980's Rosenthal helped
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
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Porcelain
Giant Natural Clamshell
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Huge natural clamshell from the South Pacific. Looks great on a console.
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Antique Early 1900s Architectural Elements
Lovely 19c Antique Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Vase Dragon Phoenix
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
: gold, silver, emerald, coral, agate, lapis lazuli, giant clamshell, glass and pearl. The Japanese
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Bronze
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H 9.65 in Dm 0.04 in
Lovely 19C Antique Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Cloisonne Charger Dragon Phoenix
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
following: gold, silver, emerald, coral, agate, lapis lazuli, giant clamshell, glass and pearl. The Japanese
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
H 2.17 in Dm 13.98 in
Mid-Century Bronze Clamshell Cast from Nature
Located in Bridgeport, CT
from a mould taken of a true giant clam shell. An authentic natural sculpture.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Bronze
Complete Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
A complete giant natural clamshell of two distinct halves epoxied to form a whole, mounted to a
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20th Century Sculptures
South Pacific Natural Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Malibu, CA
Natural clamshell Tridacna Gigas specimen from the South Pacific.
This piece is beautiful and
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Antique 1830s Nautical Objects
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Shell, Natural Fiber
Maison Charles Style Pair of Mid-Century Bronze Clam Shell Wall Lights Sconces
By Maison Jansen, Maison Charles
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
, circa 1970s. In the shape of giant fluted clamshells and made of cast bronze, these are not dissimilar
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Bronze
H 5.52 in W 9.45 in D 6.3 in
Pair of Giant Clamshells
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of large matching clamshells, measuring approx. 26" by 13".
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Giant Decorative Clamshell
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical giant clamshell with an undulating form, a delicate moss layer, and a coating of the
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Vintage 1970s American Bowls and Baskets
Pair of Shell-shaped Console Tables
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderful pair of giant clamshell shaped consoles attributed to Grosfield House.
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Yua Currency from Papua New Guinea
Located in Westport, CT
Very rare examples of Yua, currency from Papua New Guinea, handcarved from giant clamshells. Prices
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Antique 19th Century Papua New Guinean Decorative Objects
New Zealand Jade Necklace
Located in Barnsley, GB
lacking any rock other than limestone, native populations may have fashioned giant clamshells into adzes
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21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Contemporary Rope Necklaces
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Jade
Giant Clam Shell
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A very large aged clamshell with porous surface
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20th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Shell
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Giant Clamshell For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the giant clamshell you’re looking for. Each giant clamshell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and shell. There are 13 variations of the antique or vintage giant clamshell you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a giant clamshell — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A giant clamshell is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. Gabriella Binazzi each produced at least one beautiful giant clamshell that is worth considering.
How Much is a Giant Clamshell?
Prices for a giant clamshell start at $595 and top out at $9,300 with the average selling for $2,268.
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