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Pacific Clam Shells

Enormous South Pacific Clam Shell Loaded with Vintage Driftwood
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 Indonesian Architectural Elements

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Shell, Driftwood

South Pacific Natural Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in East Hampton, NY
This giant Pacific clam shell is all natural and with wonderful details. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND
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Antique 19th Century Pacific Islands Natural Specimens

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Shell

Hand Sculpted Shell Shape MURANO Glass Bowl
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Hawthorne, CA
depicting a large Pacific clam shell. Deep interior for dramatic design. Clear glass with dramatic scalloped
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Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Bowls

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Murano Glass

Large South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Located in Copenhagen, K
Large South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam shell The shell is in very good condition and with a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pacific Islands Nautical Objects

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Shell

Large South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Large South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
H 5.52 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Natural South Pacific Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive scale natural tridacna gigas giant clam shell specimen from the South Pacific Ocean. The
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20th Century Asian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Natural South Pacific Ocean Giant Clam Shell
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous natural giant clam shell specimen from the South Pacific Seas. The clam features fine
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20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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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

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Shell

Large Natural South Pacific Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Massive natural Tridacna gigas South Pacific ocean giant clam shell specimen. The large shell
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20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Small South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Trinket
Located in Copenhagen, K
Small South Pacific Tridacna Gigas clam trinket.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pacific Islands Nautical Objects

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Shell

Antique Giant Clam Shell
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
clam shell with a well-defined shape and good colour. Giant clams inhabit the oceans of the Pacific and
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Antique Early 19th Century Country Garden Ornaments

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Shell

Antique Giant Clam Shell
Antique Giant Clam Shell
H 13.78 in W 33.86 in D 25.6 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 19th Century Asian Garden Ornaments

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Shell

Giant South Sea Clam Shell
Giant South Sea Clam Shell
H 10 in W 27 in D 18 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

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Shell

Giant South Sea Clam Shell
Giant South Sea Clam Shell
H 3.94 in W 12.21 in D 7.09 in
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

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Shell

Pair of Natural Giant Clam Shells.
Pair of Natural Giant Clam Shells.
H 5.91 in W 23.63 in D 13.39 in
Antique 19th Century Giant Clam Shell
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique 19th century giant clam shell. Also known by its Latin name Tridacna gigas, this clam is
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Victorian Natural Specimens

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Natural Fiber

Antique 19th Century Giant Clam Shell
Antique 19th Century Giant Clam Shell
H 9.85 in W 26.38 in D 17.72 in
Cast Plaster Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This plast caster of a half-shell is the type genus of the family Tridacnidae: giant clam. They
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20th Century American Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster

Cast Plaster Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Cast Plaster Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
H 11.75 in W 30 in D 20.75 in
Natural Matching Pair Whole Complete Giant Clam Sea Shell Tridacna Gugas 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful complete natural specimen, Tridacna Gigantas / Giant Clam shell / fossil featuring
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Late 20th Century Natural Specimens

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Shell

Shell Plaque (Barava) from Solomon Islands, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
Objects crafted from the shell of the giant Tridacna clam, also known as the fossilized giant clam
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Antique 19th Century Solomon Islands Tribal Tribal Art

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Shell

Minimal Beach
By Willard Dixon
Located in Burlingame, CA
Oil painting by Willard Dixon featuring a clam evening on the coastline. Willard Dixon, who is one
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Other

Giant Natural Clam Shell
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Giant natural clam shell.
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Vintage 1950s Philippine Hollywood Regency Nautical Objects

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Shell

Giant Natural Clam Shell
Giant Natural Clam Shell
H 10 in W 23.5 in D 17 in
Italian Tole Tray Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Black and gold tole tray table with a central scene.
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20th Century Italian Tray Tables

Materials

Tôle

Italian Tole Tray Table
Italian Tole Tray Table
H 16 in W 29 in D 22.75 in
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silk

Gigas Tridacna Large Shell
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful Gigas Tridacna (clam) shell. It has a wonderful intact shape with a very white interior This shell came from an estate that had in its collection for many years.
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Early 20th Century North American Natural Specimens

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Shell

Gigas Tridacna Large Shell
Gigas Tridacna Large Shell
H 11 in W 24.5 in D 15 in
Italian Murano Art Glass Bowl Sommerso Barbini Style
By Alfredo Barbini, Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in New York, NY
A substantial vintage Italian Murano hand blown art glass bowl or ashtray in the style of artist Alfredo Barbini, Midcentury Modern period, circa 1950s, 1960s, Italy. Piece is dark b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

White Lace Cup Coral
Located in Brea, CA
White lace cup coral this coral is real, not faux, and color is natural, not dyed. Each coral varies in size/shape and is one of a kind. The coral photographed is an example of one y...
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21st Century and Contemporary Natural Specimens

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Coral

White Lace Cup Coral
White Lace Cup Coral
H 7 in W 7 in D 7 in
Large Cenedese Italian Asymmetric Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish, Ashtray
By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros (attributed) for Cenedese large & heavy vintage midcentury Italian Murano glass geode bowl, serving dish or ashtray, circa 1965-1975. Utilizing the Sommerso technique ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Selection of 2 Polished Tridacna or Giant Clam
Located in Leuven , BE
Selection of 2 Natural Tridacna or Giant Clam Provenance: Private collection Brussels 6 x 19,5 x 13 / 14 x 13,9 x 12 cm
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20th Century South African Natural Specimens

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Organic Material

 Selection  of 2 Polished Tridacna or Giant Clam
 Selection  of 2 Polished Tridacna or Giant Clam
No Reserve
H 4.73 in W 5.52 in D 5.48 in
1960s Mid-Century Italian Sky Blue Cased Empoli Glass Pitchers Vases Jars
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty set of eight 1960s Italian Empoli Rossini and Stelvio Opalina Fiorentina cased glass vases, decanters and candy or apothecary jars. In bright sky blue tone colours. A pre...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass

Giant Natural South Seas Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Bradenton, FL
Authentic giant clam shell specimen with its iconic sculptural form and sea inspired colors and textures.
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20th Century Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

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Shell

Big Shell Tridacna from Pacific Ocean
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
What a wonderful shell ! It's very big, from the Pacific Ocean, from Indonesia. Placed on the table it is a true natural sculpture, but it can serve as a bowl to contain fruit or soa...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Natural Specimens

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Shell

Big Shell Tridacna from Pacific Ocean
Big Shell Tridacna from Pacific Ocean
H 6.3 in W 19.69 in D 12.6 in
Natural Clam Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous 13" long natural clam shell for tabletop decor. Great addition to your boho chic inspired interiors and table tops.
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Vintage 1970s Other Nautical Objects

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Shell

Natural Clam Shell
Natural Clam Shell
H 4 in W 13 in D 8 in
Seashell
Located in New York, NY
A relatively large natural seashell from the sea. A great decorative object as shown. In neutral hues. Shell is a nice size as demonstrated. Dimensions: 5.5" Depth x 4" Height x 11.7...
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Early 20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Seashell
Seashell
H 4 in W 11.75 in D 5.5 in
Vintage Murano Star Flower Shape Art Glass Dish, Italy
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage hand crafted Murano star flower Art glass dish Italy. Stunning petaled flower or 6 pointed star-shaped hand blown glass dish in clear and pink, blue, green. Vintage hand bl...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Ashtrays

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Giant Clam on a Footed Base
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Authentic large clam shell with graceful flowing lines and variegated organic colors. Presented on a custom stand to enhance the sculptural elements. Perfectly cleaned.
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20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Giant Clam on a Footed Base
Giant Clam on a Footed Base
H 7 in W 19 in D 12 in

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South Pacific Shell
Located in Rome, IT
South Asian Clam Shell of Tridacna Gigas, This clam was found off the South Pacific Ocean from the
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20th Century More Art

South Pacific Shell
South Pacific Shell
H 14.18 in W 29.14 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Rare Giant Natural Clam Shells
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful antique giant Tridacna Gigas clam shells, unpolished, in their natural state. Rare and
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Antique 1810s Pacific Islands Nautical Objects

Massive Vintage Clam Shell
By Europa Antiques
Located in Palm Springs, CA
HUGE and fabulous natural clam shell.Pulled out of the South Pacific.Can be drilled and used as a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Nautical Objects

Massive Vintage Clam Shell
Massive Vintage Clam Shell
H 9 in W 28 in D 19 in
Vintage South Pacific Clam Shell
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage South Pacific Clam Shell
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21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects

Giant South Pacific Clam Shell
Located in Houston, TX
Large clam shell from the South Pacific Ocean.   
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20th Century Oceanic Natural Specimens

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Shell

Giant South Pacific Clam Shell
Giant South Pacific Clam Shell
H 11 in W 31 in D 21 in
Massive 19th Century South Pacific Clam Shell, Tridacna Gigas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The most gorgeous shell, massive in size. Difficult to source these larger shells on this side of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Organic Modern Decorative Objects

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Shell

Giant South Pacific Clam Shell Filled with Various Coral's and Shells
Located in Southampton, NJ
A vintage Giant Clam shell from the South Pacific Ocean displayed with and including various ocean
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Vintage 1920s Oceanic Art Deco Nautical Objects

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Shell

South Pacific Sumatran Clam Shell
Located in Dallas, TX
South Pacific Sumatran clam shell.
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20th Century South Asian Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Shell

South Pacific Sumatran Clam Shell
H 12 in W 33 in D 19.5 in
South Pacific Sumatran Clam Shell
Located in Dallas, TX
South Pacific Sumatran clam shell.
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

South Pacific Sumatran Clam Shell
H 10.5 in W 36 in D 21 in
Exceptionally Large Antique 'Tridacna Gigas' 'Giant Clam' Shell, Pacific Ocean
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptionally Large Antique 'Tridacna Gigas' (Giant Clam) Shell, Pacific Ocean Mother of Pearl
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Early 20th Century South African Other Natural Specimens

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Shell

Extra Large South Pacific Tridacna Clam Shell with Gilt Painting
Located in Wichita, KS
Giant natural organic clam shell with gild gold painted interior.
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20th Century Asian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Gold Leaf

Giant Clam Shell from South Pacific or Indian Ocean
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a bivalve giant clam shell, probably from the South Pacific or Indian Ocean. Its
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20th Century Oceanic Collectibles and Curiosities

Giant Clam Shell from South Pacific or Indian Ocean
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a bivalve giant clam shell, probably from the South Pacific or Indian Ocean. Its
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20th Century Oceanic Collectibles and Curiosities

Large Authentic Clam Shell
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Impressive sized and authentic Pacific ocean clam shell with deeply curved edge. The interior is
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20th Century Oceanic Natural Specimens

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Shell

Large Authentic Clam Shell
Large Authentic Clam Shell
H 8 in W 18 in D 12 in
Tridacna Gigi’s Clam Shell
Located in Chicago, IL
A large Gigas clam shell from the Pacific islands.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Natural Specimens

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Shell

Tridacna Gigi’s Clam Shell
Tridacna Gigi’s Clam Shell
H 7.75 in W 18 in L 7.75 in
Natural Giant Clam Shell
Located in Bradenton, FL
This is a very large, 32 inches, Gorgeous natural giant clam shell specimen from the South Pacific
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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

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Shell

 Natural Giant Clam Shell
 Natural Giant Clam Shell
H 10 in W 32 in D 22.5 in
Natural Giant Clam Shell
Located in Bradenton, FL
This is a very large, 36 inches, Gorgeous natural giant clam shell specimen from the South Pacific
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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

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Shell

 Natural Giant Clam Shell
 Natural Giant Clam Shell
H 21 in W 35.5 in D 14 in
Large 19th Century Country House Clam Shell Tridacna Gigas South Pacific
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large 19th century country house clam shell, of good proportions and overall good condition for
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Antique 19th Century Asian Natural Specimens

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Natural Fiber

Giant Clam Shell
Located in Winter Park, FL
indoors or out. Probably from an island in the Pacific.
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20th Century Unknown Decorative Objects

Giant Clam Shell
Giant Clam Shell
H 12 in W 32 in D 19 in
South Asian Natural Clam Shell Accessory
Located in Dallas, TX
This Natural clam was found off the South Pacific Ocean from the coast of South Asia. By the rings
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20th Century South Asian Other Nautical Objects

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Shell

Large 19th C Country House Clam Shell Tridacna Gigas South Pacific Taxidermy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large and in untouched condition tridacna gigas a giant clam shell, has a good all round tone and
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Antique 19th Century Asian Natural Specimens

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Natural Fiber

Set of 3, Antique Giant Clam Shells, Pacific, Tridacna Gigas, Display circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of antique giant clam shells. From Pacific waters, this wonderfully weathered trio of
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Natural Specimens

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Mother-of-Pearl

Complete Giant Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Located in San Francisco, CA
This giant clam shell is astonishing to behold. This complete shell can be displayed and used in so
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20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Pair of Giant Clam Shells, Make Beautiful Nautical Art Pieces or Bowls
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pacific. This pair of clam shells are beautiful specimens, with their bleached white color, weathered
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20th Century Oceanic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Shell

Antique Giant Clam Shell Seashell Bowl Compote Tridacna Gigas Ocean Nautical
Located in Dayton, OH
"The giant clams are the members of the clam genus Tridacna that are the largest living bivalve
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Early 20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Shell

Giant Pacific Clam Shell on Lucite Base
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This is a spectacular large Pacific clam shells with Lucite stand/base.
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Antique Early 19th Century Pacific Islands Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Lucite, Shell

Giant South Pacific Clam Shell Tridacna Gigas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas clam shell.
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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Massive Sculptural Giant South Pacific Clam Shell with Shells and Starfish
Located in San Diego, CA
A massive sculptural giant south Pacific Ocean clam shell (Tridacna gigas) with decorative shells
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20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens

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Shell

Vintage Clam Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful large Pacific clam shell, very clean and ready for display. Measures: 24" wide.
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20th Century Pacific Islands Garden Ornaments

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Shell

Vintage Clam Shell
Vintage Clam Shell
H 14.5 in W 24 in D 10.5 in
Large Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful large Pacific clam shell, very professionally clean and ready for display. Exceptional
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20th Century Pacific Islands Garden Ornaments

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Shell

Large Tridacna  Gigas  Clam Shell
Large Tridacna  Gigas  Clam Shell
H 9.75 in W 29 in D 19 in
Giant South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Located in North Miami, FL
With a beauty that has inspired artists for centuries, giant natural South Pacific clam shells of
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20th Century Cook Islands Organic Modern Nautical Objects

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Shell

South Pacific Natural Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous natural giant clam shell specimen from the South Pacific seas. Features a lovely creamy
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20th Century Asian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

South Pacific Natural Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous natural giant clam shell specimen from the South Pacific seas. Features a lovely creamy
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20th Century Asian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

South Pacific Natural Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous natural giant clam shell specimen from the South Pacific seas. Features a lovely creamy
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20th Century Asian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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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 1830s Nautical Objects

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Shell, Natural Fiber

Large Giant South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Located in Brea, CA
Large giant south pacific tridacna gigas clam shell Measures: 27" W x 18" D x 8" H.
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20th Century Natural Specimens

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Shell

Large Natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell From The South Pacific Impressive natural large clam shell specimen from
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20th Century Oceanic Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a vintage large clam shell from the South Pacific.
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20th Century Pacific Islands Nautical Objects

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Shell

Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
H 8 in W 21 in D 13 in
South Pacific Giant Clam Shell Three-Tiered Water Fountain.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
South Pacific Giant Clam Shell Three-Tiered Water Fountain. Spectacular three-tiered water
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20th Century Unknown Other Fountains

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Wrought Iron

Giant South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell with High Elbows
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Giant South Pacific Tridacna Gigas clam shell with high elbows.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Large Giant South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell with High Elbows
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Giant south pacific tridacna gigas clam shell with high elbows.
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Antique 16th Century Asian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Mid Size South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell with High Elbows
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid size South Pacific Tridacna Gigas clam shell with high elbows.
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Antique 16th Century Asian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Medium Size Giant South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Medium size giant south pacific Tridacna Gigas clam shell.
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20th Century Oceanic Natural Specimens

Small Console Size Giant South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small console-size Giant South Pacific Tridacna Gigas clam shell
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20th Century Oceanic Natural Specimens

Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This amazing complete, two-piece is the type genus of the family Tridacnidae: giant clam. They are
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20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

 Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
 Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
H 13.25 in W 33 in D 19.5 in
Large-Scale Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell from the Southern Pacific Ocean Reefs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This amazing half-shell is the type genus of the family Tridacnidae: giant clam. They are
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Early 20th Century Unknown Other Garden Ornaments

Natural South Asian Clam Shell as Accessory
Located in Dallas, TX
South Asian Clam Shell of Tridacna Gigas. This clam was found off the South Pacific Ocean from the
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20th Century South Asian Other Animal Sculptures

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Shell

Natural Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This amazing half-shell is the type genus of the family Tridacnidae: giant clam. They are known
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20th Century Natural Specimens

 Natural Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
 Natural Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
H 12 in W 24.5 in D 15.5 in
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

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Shell

Gabriella Binazzi 1970s Giant Seashell Metal Swan Bowl Sculpture
By Gabriella Binazzi
Located in Atlanta, GA
saltwater clams, marine bivalve mollusks. They have heavy shells, fluted with 4 to 6 folds. They inhabit
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Metal

Antique South Pacific Clam Shell
Located in Washington, DC
A medium sized clam shell. Good if you don't have a giant table (!).
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Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces

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Shell

Antique South Pacific Clam Shell
Antique South Pacific Clam Shell
H 10 in W 22 in D 16 in
Large South Pacific Clam Shell
Located in Richmond, VA
Giant Clam Shell known as Tridacna Gigas in original unpolished form.
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Vintage 1930s Garden Ornaments

Large South Pacific Clam Shell
Large South Pacific Clam Shell
H 13 in W 28.25 in D 18.25 in
Large South Pacific Clam Shell, circa 1950
Located in Richmond, VA
A giant clam shell known as "Tridacna Gigas" with a sun bleached pigment and sealant applied in the
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Vintage 1950s Modern Garden Ornaments

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Shell

Large South Pacific Clam Shell, circa 1950
Large South Pacific Clam Shell, circa 1950
H 8.25 in W 20 in D 12.25 in
Giant Matched Sides Clam Shell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Giant clam shell "Tridacna Gigas," a very nice example of a matched sided specimen, this one was
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Vintage 1940s Cook Islands Organic Modern Decorative Objects

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Shell

Giant Matched Sides Clam Shell
Giant Matched Sides Clam Shell
H 13 in W 18 in D 13 in
Massive Clam Shell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Massive half of clam shell from South Pacific.
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20th Century Decorative Objects

Massive Clam Shell
Massive Clam Shell
H 20 in W 29 in D 29 in
Giant Clam Shells
Located in Dallas, TX
Native to the S.Pacific & Indian Oceans, now endangered. Believed to be around 300 years old, this
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Nautical Objects

Giant Clam Shells
Giant Clam Shells
H 11 in W 33 in D 23 in
T. Gigas - Giant Clam Shell
Located in Woodbury, CT
inhabits the South Pacific from the Cook Islands to the Indian Ocean. This particular specimen, weighing
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Antique 19th Century Cook Islands Nautical Objects

T. Gigas - Giant Clam Shell
T. Gigas - Giant Clam Shell
H 21 in W 34.5 in D 19 in
Giant Clam Shell from South Pacific
Located in Washington, DC
My grandparents brought one of these back from the Philippines 75 years ago. The appeal of these beautiful natural sculpture is timeless.
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Antique Late 19th Century Oceanic Natural Specimens

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Other

Giant Natural Scalloped South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Located in Groningen, NL
Giant natural scalloped South Pacific Tridacna Gigas clam shell The giant clams are the members of
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20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Matched Sides Giant Clam Shells "Tridacna Gigas"
Located in San Francisco, CA
Giant clam shell with matched sides, harvested in the 1940s from the South Pacific, this is a
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Vintage 1940s Cook Islands Other Decorative Objects

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Shell

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Pacific Clam Shells For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of pacific clam shells available for sale. Each of these unique pacific clam shells was constructed with extraordinary care, often using shell, metal and gold leaf. Pacific clam shells have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Pacific clam shells are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Folk Art and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Pacific clam shells have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Nature are consistently popular.

How Much are Pacific Clam Shells?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,400, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $4,485 highest priced.
Questions About Pacific Clam Shells
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In nature, you can find giant clam shells along the shorelines of the Philippines and in the Sabah coral reefs in Malaysian Borneo. To purchase giant clam shells, check out reputable online platforms, auction houses and antique stores. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of giant clam shells.

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It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.

With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production

Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.

Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself

The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.

8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants

The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.

Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers

Her space on the city’s Left Bank mixes mid-century pieces by the likes of Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso with whimsical contemporary creations.

These Soft Sculptures Are Childhood Imaginary Friends Come to Life

Miami artist and designer Gabriela Noelle’s fantastical creations appeal to the Peter Pan in all of us.

This Vivacious Teapot Has Agnes Martin on One Side and Jean-Michel Basquiat on the Other

Ceramist Roberto Lugo brings a street-art sensibility to a dainty serving vessel while paying homage to his artistic heroes.

This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists

Alessandro Mendini, Michael Graves, Ettore Sottsass and other design luminaries contributed to this unusual collection of porcelain wares representing a time capsule of late-20th-century decorative art.