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Giant Sea Shells

MURANO Art Glass Sculpted SHELL
Located in Hawthorne, CA
sculptural vessel captures the natural undulation and organic movement of a giant sea shell, rendered with a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Art Glass

MURANO Art Glass Sculpted SHELL
MURANO Art Glass Sculpted SHELL
$3,800
H 14.2 in W 7 in D 8 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 Nautical Objects

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Shell

Giant Victorian Taxidermy Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extremely rare giant Victorian taxidermy Loggerhead sea turtle England, 19th century The
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Taxidermy

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Tortoise Shell, Animal Skin, Epoxy Resin, Paint

Giant Victorian Taxidermy Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Giant Victorian Taxidermy Loggerhead Sea Turtle
$38,015
H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 66.93 in

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Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here we present a rare giant sea turtle shell with its organic form and variegated colors. One of
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

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Sea turtle

Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell
Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell
H 35 in W 25 in D 13 in
Giant Sea Turtle Shell, Antique Natural History Specimen
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique sea turtle shell carapace, natural history specimen. Great vintage condition with
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Antique Early 1900s Natural Specimens

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Sea turtle, Shell

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
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Antique Early 1900s South Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

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Shell

Giant Turtle Shell or Carapace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique gigantic turtle shell with its iconic variegated color tones, sea inspired form
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Sea turtle

Giant Turtle Shell or Carapace
Giant Turtle Shell or Carapace
H 44 in W 33 in D 14 in
Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen. Authentic antique turtle
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Antique 19th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen. Authentic antique turtle
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Antique 19th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Giant Whelk Conch Sea Shell Living Sculpture & Air Plant on Spalted Maple Base
Located in Chattanooga, TN
giant whelk shell plays host to an arrangement of purple and green moss. Look closely to see some
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2010s American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Shell, Maple

Authentic Original Giant Clam Shell
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic original giant clam shell from the sea, not inhumanely raised on a farm. This particular
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Bathroom Fixtures

Authentic Original Giant Clam Shell
Authentic Original Giant Clam Shell
H 12 in W 28.25 in D 19.75 in
"Goëland, " Mounted Object in Sea Shell and Silvered Bronze, circa 1970
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in Paris, FR
Mounted object representing a goëland whose abdomen and wings are made of a sea shell giant clam
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Vintage 1970s English Mounted Objects

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Other

Antique Turtle Shell Carapace
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen Authentic antique turtle
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Antique 19th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Antique Turtle Shell Carapace
Antique Turtle Shell Carapace
H 22 in W 20 in D 8 in
Giant Original Natural & Authentic Clam Seashell Bowl, Basin or Planter
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic original giant clam shell from the sea, not inhumanely raised on a farm. This nice
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Prehistoric Serving Pieces

Giant Sea Shell Sphere
Located in Rochester, NY
A large scale and beautifully crafted large sea shell encrusted sphere dating from the latter part
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20th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Giant Sea Shell Sphere
Giant Sea Shell Sphere
H 17 in Dm 17 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
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
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20th Century Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

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Shell

Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell or Carapace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique sea turtle shell with its iconic form and subtle variegated color tones, once
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Sea turtle

Giant Sea Turtle Carapace or Shell, 19th Century
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen; the top and edges likely
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Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Tortoise Shell

Vintage Giant Horned Syracusan Spindle Triton Conch Sea Shell Snail Horse
Located in Dayton, OH
Aptyxis syracusana, common name Syracusan spindle shell, is a species of sea snail, a marine
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Late 20th Century Natural Specimens

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Shell

Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen
Located in Winter Park, FL
A rare natural specimen giant clam sea shell with lustrous pinkish interior and nicely shaped form
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Urns

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Shell, Organic Material

Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen
Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen
H 16 in W 35.5 in D 24 in
Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen
Located in Winter Park, FL
A rare natural specimen giant clam sea shell with lustrous pinkish interior and nicely shaped form
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Urns

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Shell, Organic Material

Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen
Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen
H 10 in W 32 in D 19 in
Giant Black Sea Fan
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is one of several surprisingly large black sea fans we are offering. One of mother natures
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20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Giant Black Sea Fan
Giant Black Sea Fan
H 48 in W 59 in D 5 in
Giant Natural Clam Shell ~ Genuine Sea Fossil
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful object 'd art, this genuine clam shell is oversized, categorized as a GIANT CLAM SHELL
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20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

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Red Coral Bookend Set of 2
Located in Paris, FR
Bookend red coral set of 2, handcrafted sculpture with more than 800 red cabochons hand-placed. With structure and base in solid brass gold-plated 24-karat. Exceptional piece in li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bookends

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Coral, Gold Plate, Brass

Red Coral Bookend Set of 2
Red Coral Bookend Set of 2
$4,573 / set
H 8.67 in W 5.12 in D 3.55 in
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Antique Glass Vase Loetz PG 1/413 Decoration 1901 signed Vienna Jugendstil
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Vase, Johann Loetz Witwe, PG 1/413 decoration, circa 1901, signed Material and technique: glass, mould-blown and freeform, reduced and iridescent Bib.: A. Adlerova, E. Ploil, H. R...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Vases

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Seashell Natural Specimen
Located in New York, NY
A natural white, dark pink, and amethyst purple barnacle seashell specimen piece. Piece works well as a standalone decorative object, with other seashells, as a display piece, etc. S...
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20th Century Natural Specimens

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Shell

Seashell Natural Specimen
Seashell Natural Specimen
$625
H 4.75 in W 7 in D 5.25 in
Rare Hand Painted Arts and Crafts Mountain Lake Scene Glass Flush Mount, Signed
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and stunning work of lighting art (signed by the artist, Michel). If you are passionate about early 20th century decorative art then you will love this striking flush mount. ...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Metal

Tiffany Studios Spider Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Tiffany Studios geometric leaded glass and bronze table lamp features the iconic Spider shade and its original complementary Mushroom bronze base. The unique form of the spider ...
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios Spider Lamp
Tiffany Studios Spider Lamp
$98,500
H 17.5 in W 14.5 in D 15.5 in
Large Water Fountain in Ceramic Mineral Finish
Located in Madrid, ES
Water fountain in hand painted ceramic. Decorative ceramic fountain antique finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary Architectural Elements

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Ceramic

Large Water Fountain in Ceramic Mineral Finish
Large Water Fountain in Ceramic Mineral Finish
$16,631
H 61.03 in W 118.12 in D 118.12 in
English Victorian Lacquered Zither
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian black lacquered zither with gold floral stenciling and spindle handle (signed)
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Musical Instruments

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Lacquer

English Victorian Lacquered Zither
English Victorian Lacquered Zither
$3,200
H 22.5 in W 17 in
Brushed Aluminum Stacked Level Pool Table, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom made regulation size, three tiered pool table from the 1980s. Made in the USA. Hidden ball return system allows each pocketed ball to roll internally back to the front of the...
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Vintage 1980s American Game Tables

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Slate, Aluminum, Brass

Brushed Aluminum Stacked Level Pool Table, 1980s USA
Brushed Aluminum Stacked Level Pool Table, 1980s USA
$36,000
H 32 in W 103.75 in D 57.5 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

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Other

Red Extra-Size Starfish, Océano Pacific, Ophidiaster Ophidianus
Red Extra-Size Starfish, Océano Pacific, Ophidiaster Ophidianus
$846 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19.3 in W 16.15 in D 5.52 in
Majolica Morning Glory Vase Jerome Massier, circa 1900
By Jerome Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica morning glory vase Jerome Massier, circa 1900. The Massier family are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. They produced an incredible whole ra...
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Pair of Large Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Models
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Chinese hardstone, jade and cloisonné enamel flower models Chinese, 20th Century Height 39cm, width 25cm, depth 25cm Crafted in 20th century China, this pair of lar...
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20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

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Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Glass "Red Sunset Vase" by Daum Frères
By Daum
Located in London, GB
"Red Sunset Vase" by Daum Frères A striking and unusual early 20th Century cameo glass vase enamel painted with a green forest landscape against a fiery yellow and orange field, Sig...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

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Glass

12 Antique Minton England Elaborate Cobalt Jewel & Gilt Encrusted Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant set of twelve dinner or presentation plates by the fine porcelain firm of Minton's of England. Custom ordered through the prestigious retailer of William Plummer, New York...
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Vintage 1910s English Dinner Plates

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Enamel, Gold

Large Precious Stone and Silver-Gilt Flower Model by Asprey
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in London, GB
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20th Century English Modern Models and Miniatures

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Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver

Taxidermy Polar Bear - Life-Size
Located in Mortsel, BE
This life-size taxidermy polar bear is an extraordinary piece that captures the majestic presence of this Arctic giant. Expertly preserved and mounted, this polar bear stands tall on...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Taxidermy Polar Bear - Life-Size
Taxidermy Polar Bear - Life-Size
$45,737
H 98.43 in W 31.5 in D 39.38 in
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Giant Sea Shells For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of giant sea shells for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of shell, metal and bone, all giant sea shells available were constructed with great care. Giant sea shells have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Baroque and Victorian giant sea shells are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Giant Sea Shells?

Prices for giant sea shells start at $175 and top out at $410,410 with the average selling for $3,600.
Questions About Giant Sea 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.