Clam Shell Carving
Giant Clam Shell 'Faux' Fabulously Artisan Crafted-Looks like the Real Thing
Located in Atlanta, GA
Featuring a giant faux clam shell which looks and feels like the real thing! A replica of Nature's
Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Composition
H 17 in W 40.5 in D 23 in
Antique Italian Grotto Carved Shell
Located in London, England
Late 18th Century Italian giant clam shell in carved pine wood. Likely orginating from Venice.
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Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine, Paint
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price
Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea
Hand carved from a clam
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art
Materials
Shell
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price
Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea
Hand carved from a clam
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art
Materials
Shell
Shell Currency Yua Bride's Price, Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price
Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea
Hand carved from a clam
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Other Tribal Art
Materials
Shell
Shellback Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
chair with a serpentine top crest rail that boasts a carved clam shell and scrolled acanthus foliage
Category
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Rococo Revival John Henry Belter Meridienne/Recamier
By John Henry Belter
Located in Hastings, GB
scrolls, are incredibly detailed and complimented by the extravagant floral and clam shell decoration are
Category
Antique 1850s American Rococo Revival Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood
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Venetian Grotto Style Book Stand
Located in East Hampton, NY
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Antique Early 19th Century Magazine Racks and Stands
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Classical Gilded Wood Mirror with Clam Shell Carving, Boston
Located in Providence, RI
. What makes this mirror special is the wonderful shell in the upper tablet. These shells are rare, and
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Japanese Ko fuku no inori Gosho Ningyo, Edo Period
Located in New York, NY
of wood kneeling in front of a large painted clam shell with a clam digging tool in his right hand, a
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Large Japanese Kofuku-no-inori Gosho Ningyo, Edo Period
Located in New York, NY
bib with auspicious clam shells, carved of wood covered in Fine multiple layers of gofun with painted
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Large Wooden Clam Shell
By Marcus Charles Illions 1
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century large-scale carved wood clamshell from Coney Island in New York. This clamshell was carved by famed carousel makers, M. C. Illions and Sons Carousel Works.
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Large Hand Carved Wood Clam Shell
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Large hand carved wood clam shell from a Southampton, NY estate.
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Early 20th Century Louis Philippe Style Giltwood Mirror with Clamshell Carvings
Located in Brea, CA
gilt finish with bevel mirror, large clam shell carving at the top and intricate carved details.
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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors
Materials
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H 61 in W 47 in D 2.5 in
19th Century Original Painted and Upholstered Bergère Chairs in Soft Irish Linen
Located in Brea, CA
has a light blue gray colored faded paint, with wood exposed patina.
Classic Louis XV clam shell
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Antique 19th Century European Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
H 32.5 in W 28 in L 32.5 in
19th Century Queen Painted Antique French Renaissance Style Bed Rose Carvings
Located in Brea, CA
so extraordinary, headboard has a clam shell with roses, baskets with roses spilling out, the very
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Paint, Wood
H 62.5 in W 68 in D 6 in
Carved Alabaster Lamp with Children
Located in Petaluma, CA
little carving lights up and gives us two little children opening a clam shell. A joyful antique, to be
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Early 20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster
Early 20th Century Carved and Painted Walnut Server Wall Console
Located in Brea, CA
Constructed of solid walnut, with intricate carved clam shell, Rococo style carvings, and corbel
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20th Century American Sideboards
Materials
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20th Century Carved and Painted Mirror with Roses
Located in Brea, CA
. The bottom of the mirror also has a clam shell shape carving with trailing flowers and vines up the
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Neoclassical Painted Oval Carved Center Table with Onyx Top
Located in Brea, CA
onyx. The edge of the table has beautiful detailed carvings with a clam shell and scrolled edge. The
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Antique Baroque Pair of Bergere armchairs early 20th Century Walnut hand carved
Located in Vigonza, Padua
sitting with center carving typical rococo shell, legs arched moves with plinth termination. Upholstery in
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H 42.52 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Large Original 19th Century Louis XV Style Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
statuary marble. The profusely carved frieze, protruding from beneath the mantle with large clam shell
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Materials
Statuary Marble
H 46.86 in W 72.84 in D 16.15 in
Painted Louis XVI Style French Country Sofa Settee in White Linen
Located in Brea, CA
Beautiful French carved sofa in the Classic Louis XVI style.
We painted this frame in a soft clam
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Set of Ten Louis XV Painted and Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Brea, CA
tones are off-white, with grey. The chairs have a clam shell style carving on the tops and front of the
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19th Century Painted Louis XVI Style Wardrobe Armoire
Located in Brea, CA
features a large shield with crest and a cornucopia of roses and leaves, with a clam shell top.
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Romance of the Sea by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 111 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
pattern features a large stylized three-dimensional clam shell and beaded detailing. This set includes
Category
Late 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 20th Century Rococo French Painted Armoire
Located in Brea, CA
clam shell carving is a hidden drawer that opens and closes with ease.
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut, Wood
Yua Wenga Currency from the Early 20th Century Displayed on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
currency piece from Papua New Guinea has been carved from a giant clam shell, with pieces of bamboo. Yua
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell
H 9.25 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Early 20th Century Carved and Painted Walnut Wall Console
Located in Brea, CA
Constructed of solid walnut, with intricate carved clam shell, Rococo style carvings, and corbel
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20th Century American Buffets
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Painted Louis XV Carved Open Armchairs in Linen
Located in Brea, CA
20oz. cocoa colored Belgian linen, finished with a double welt.
The carvings are of a beautiful clam
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Antique French Ebonized Crucifix Bronzed Christ Cross Holy Water Font Benitier
Located in Dublin, Ireland
font modelled as a clam shell.
Condition: This piece is in excellent condition, no losses and no
Category
Antique 19th Century French Religious Items
Materials
Spelter
H 15.5 in W 9.5 in D 3.5 in
Vintage French Louis XV Style Daybed Sofa in Natural Beligan Linen
Located in Brea, CA
clam shell type carving with roses trailing on the front deck. Very solid and sturdy this sofa is ready
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Down, Linen, Upholstery, Wood
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