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Antique Giant Clam Shell

Giant Clam Shell with Glass Beads
Giant Clam Shell with Glass Beads

Giant Clam Shell with Glass Beads

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A large natural clamshell we found in a local estate. We’re selling it as we found it filled with blue glass. It is large over 22 inches wide and very heavy. This is too heavy to s...

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19th Century Unknown Antique Giant Clam Shell

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South Pacific Natural Giant Clam Shell Specimen
South Pacific Natural Giant Clam Shell Specimen

South Pacific Natural Giant Clam Shell Specimen

Located in North Miami, FL

This giant Pacific clam shell is all natural and with wonderful details.

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19th Century Pacific Islands Antique Giant Clam Shell

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Shell

Single Yua Wenga Currency from the Early 20th Century
Single Yua Wenga Currency from the Early 20th Century

Single Yua Wenga Currency from the Early 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

This antique tribal currency piece from Papua New Guinea has been carved from a giant clam shell, with pieces of bamboo. Yua means money and Wenga are clam rings.

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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Antique Giant Clam Shell

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Bone

Shell Plaque (Barava) from Solomon Islands, 19th Century
Shell Plaque (Barava) from Solomon Islands, 19th Century

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, held great value among numerous Melanesian peoples.

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19th Century Solomon Islands Tribal Antique Giant Clam Shell

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1920's Giant Clam Shell
1920's Giant Clam Shell

1920's Giant Clam Shell

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H 17.5 in W 35 in D 22 in

1920's Giant Clam Shell

Located in Chicago, IL

Amazing 1920's giant clam shell.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Giant Clam Shell

A pair of Old  Giant Clam shells  Tridacna gigas.
A pair of Old  Giant Clam shells  Tridacna gigas.

A pair of Old Giant Clam shells Tridacna gigas.

Located in London, GB

This pair of giant clam shells are approximately 200 years old.

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19th Century Antique Giant Clam Shell

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Giant Clam Shell
Giant Clam Shell

Giant Clam Shell

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H 13.5 in W 34.5 in D 22 in

Giant Clam Shell

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautiful piece of natural art. It is now illegal to poach these amazing creatures so this is one of a few that are left available in the U.S.

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Giant Clam Shell

Art Nouveau Royal Dux Porcelain Double Comport / Centrepiece
Art Nouveau Royal Dux Porcelain Double Comport / Centrepiece

Art Nouveau Royal Dux Porcelain Double Comport / Centrepiece

By Royal Dux

Located in Brighton, GB

Model number 1125 depicting a fisherwoman that has caught a fish in her net, flanked by two giant clam shells. Designed by Alois Hampel, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Giant Clam Shell

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Porcelain

Pair of Rare Giant Natural Clam Shells
Pair of Rare Giant Natural Clam Shells

Pair of Rare Giant Natural Clam Shells

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H 11 in W 33 in D 25 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.

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1810s Pacific Islands Antique Giant Clam Shell

Fine Old Solomon Islands Cap Cap Ornament
Fine Old Solomon Islands Cap Cap Ornament

Fine Old Solomon Islands Cap Cap Ornament

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H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.4 in

Fine Old Solomon Islands Cap Cap Ornament

Located in London, GB

A fine Solomon Islands cap cap ornament The cap cap carved from giant clam shell with intricate carved shell overlay This type of ornament is worn on the head during rituals fest...

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Late 19th Century Solomon Islands Antique Giant Clam Shell

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Antique Giant Clam Shell
Antique Giant Clam Shell

Antique Giant Clam Shell

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H 7.88 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in

Antique Giant Clam Shell

Located in Kent, Dover

A giant clam shell with good patina.

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19th Century Antique Giant Clam Shell

Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen
Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen

Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen

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H 15.75 in W 37.41 in D 23.63 in

Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen

Located in Marbella, ES

Giant clam shell natural Specimen.

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18th Century Unknown Antique Giant Clam Shell

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Antique Giant Clam Shell
Antique Giant Clam Shell

Antique Giant Clam Shell

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H 11 in W 22 in D 15.5 in

Antique Giant Clam Shell

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique giant clam shell natural history specimen ( Tridacna Gigas ) in beautifully aged old surface.

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Late 19th Century Cook Islands Antique Giant Clam Shell

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Authentic Original Giant Clam Shell
Authentic Original Giant Clam Shell

Authentic Original Giant Clam Shell

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H 12 in W 28.25 in D 19.75 in

Authentic Original Giant Clam Shell

Located in Highwood, IL

Authentic original giant clam shell from the sea, not inhumanely raised on a farm.

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19th Century Unknown Antique Giant Clam Shell

Giant Clam Shell from the South Seas
Giant Clam Shell from the South Seas

Giant Clam Shell from the South Seas

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H 11 in W 26 in L 11 in

Giant Clam Shell from the South Seas

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful example of a giant clam shell from the Indian Ocean. The bleached white color and high profile of the scallops make this a distinctive centerpiece or decoration.

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Early 1900s South Asian Organic Modern Antique Giant Clam Shell

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Hugely Impressive Antique Giant Clam Shell
Hugely Impressive Antique Giant Clam Shell

Hugely Impressive Antique Giant Clam Shell

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H 11.23 in W 20.48 in D 15.75 in

Hugely Impressive Antique Giant Clam Shell

Located in Portlaoise, IE

Purchased from a private Parisian collection this wonderful example of a giant clam shell (tridacna gigas) is a real feast for the eyes.

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Early 18th Century French Antique Giant Clam Shell

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Exceptionally Large Antique 'Tridacna Gigas' 'Giant Clam' Shell, Pacific Ocean
Exceptionally Large Antique 'Tridacna Gigas' 'Giant Clam' Shell, Pacific Ocean

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, Shell H: 12 D: 19.5 W: 30.75 in Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, South Africa, Asia.

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Early 20th Century South African Other Antique Giant Clam Shell

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Wedgwood Pearlware in the Form of Giant Clam Shells
Wedgwood Pearlware in the Form of Giant Clam Shells

Wedgwood Pearlware in the Form of Giant Clam Shells

By Wedgwood

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of Wedgwood Pearlware serving dishes in the form of giant clam shells. Pearlware was first introduced by Josiah Wedgwood in 1779.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Giant Clam Shell

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Porcelain, Ceramic, Earthenware

Giant Clam Shell
Giant Clam Shell

Giant Clam Shell

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H 13.25 in W 30.75 in D 19 in

Giant Clam Shell

Located in Highwood, IL

Authentic original clam shell from the sea, not inhumanely raised on a farm. This particular shell has been part of an antique dealers personal collection for more than 40 years. Per...

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19th Century Unknown Antique Giant Clam Shell

Giant Clam Shell
Giant Clam Shell

Giant Clam Shell

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H 8.25 in W 29.75 in D 20 in

Giant Clam Shell

Located in Highwood, IL

Authentic original clam shell from the sea, not inhumanely raised on a farm. This particular shell has been part of an antique dealers personal collection for more than 40 years. Per...

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19th Century Unknown Antique Giant Clam Shell

Set of 3, Antique Giant Clam Shells, Pacific, Tridacna Gigas, Display circa 1900
Set of 3, Antique Giant Clam Shells, Pacific, Tridacna Gigas, Display circa 1900

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 natural Tridacna Gigas display shells date to the late 19th century, circa 1900.

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Giant Clam Shell

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Mother-of-Pearl

Giant Clam Shell from the Indian Ocean
Giant Clam Shell from the Indian Ocean

Giant Clam Shell from the Indian Ocean

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H 11 in W 32.5 in D 21.5 in

Giant Clam Shell from the Indian Ocean

Located in Austin, TX

A giant clam seashell harvested over a hundred years ago from the Indian Ocean, featuring a beautiful alabaster-like interior. Use as a decorative centerpiece or for serving. Can ...

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Early 20th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Antique Giant Clam Shell

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Giant Clam Shell from the Indian Ocean
Giant Clam Shell from the Indian Ocean

Giant Clam Shell from the Indian Ocean

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H 16 in W 36 in D 22 in

Giant Clam Shell from the Indian Ocean

Located in Winter Park, FL

A giant clam seashell from the Indian Ocean, featuring a beautiful alabaster-like originally named "Tridacna gigas"(giant clam). Exceptionally well-shaped and in very good condition ...

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18th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique Giant Clam Shell

Fantastic Giant Clam Shell on Custom Iron Base
Fantastic Giant Clam Shell on Custom Iron Base

Fantastic Giant Clam Shell on Custom Iron Base

Located in New York, NY

Great piece and just in time for seasonal entertainment. The custom made iron base produced to fit this shell just so perfectly.It's original intentions were to serve fresh seafood ...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Giant Clam Shell

Large Natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Large Natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Giant Clam Shell Specimen

Large Natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Giant Clam Shell Specimen

Located in Atlanta, GA

Giant natural scalloped South Pacific Tridacna Gigas clam shell The giant clams are the members of the clam genus Tridacna that are the largest living bivalve mollusks.

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Early 20th Century Pacific Islands Antique Giant Clam Shell

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Antique Giant Clam Shell Seashell Bowl Compote Tridacna Gigas Ocean Nautical
Antique Giant Clam Shell Seashell Bowl Compote Tridacna Gigas Ocean Nautical

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 mollusks.

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Early 20th Century Antique Giant Clam Shell

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Giant Antique Clam Shell
Giant Antique Clam Shell

Giant Antique Clam Shell

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H 9.85 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in

Giant Antique Clam Shell

Located in Kent, Dover

An antique giant clam shell, with good patina and barnacles on the underside.

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Early 20th Century Philippine Antique Giant Clam Shell

Giant South Pacific Clam Shell Filled with Various Coral's and Shells
Giant South Pacific Clam Shell Filled with Various Coral's and Shells

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 corals, shell's and a Starfish.

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1920s Oceanic Art Deco Antique Giant Clam Shell

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Fossil, Giant Clam 'Tridacna Gigas'.
Fossil, Giant Clam 'Tridacna Gigas'.

Fossil, Giant Clam 'Tridacna Gigas'.

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H 11.82 in W 33.47 in D 19.69 in

Fossil, Giant Clam 'Tridacna Gigas'.

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Fossile clam shell (Tridacna Gigas). These giant clam shells can live up to 100 years or more.

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15th Century and Earlier Philippine Antique Giant Clam Shell

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Fossil, Giant Clam 'Tridacna Gigas'
Fossil, Giant Clam 'Tridacna Gigas'

Fossil, Giant Clam 'Tridacna Gigas'

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H 11.82 in W 33.47 in D 19.69 in

Fossil, Giant Clam 'Tridacna Gigas'

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Fossile clam shell (Tridacna Gigas). These giant clam shells can live up to 100 years or more.

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15th Century and Earlier Philippine Antique Giant Clam Shell

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Large 19th C Country House Clam Shell Tridacna Gigas South Pacific Taxidermy
Large 19th C Country House Clam Shell Tridacna Gigas South Pacific Taxidermy

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 slight natural sheen.

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19th Century Asian Antique Giant Clam Shell

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Natural Fiber

Giant Original Natural & Authentic Clam Seashell Bowl, Basin or Planter
Giant Original Natural & Authentic Clam Seashell Bowl, Basin or Planter

Giant Original Natural & Authentic Clam Seashell Bowl, Basin or Planter

Located in Highwood, IL

Authentic original giant clam shell from the sea, not inhumanely raised on a farm.

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18th Century and Earlier Unknown Prehistoric Antique Giant Clam Shell

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Antique Giant Clam Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique giant clam shell for your home. Each antique giant clam shell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using shell, metal and bronze. There are many kinds of the antique giant clam shell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique giant clam shell bearing Folk Art or Victorian hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Antique Giant Clam Shell?

The average selling price for an antique giant clam shell at 1stDibs is $2,333, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $6,465 for the highest priced.