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MURANO Art Glass Sculpted SHELL
MURANO Art Glass Sculpted SHELL

MURANO Art Glass Sculpted SHELL

$3,800

H 14.2 in W 7 in D 8 in

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

Materials

Art Glass

Giant Natural Clam Shell Filled with Assorted Sea Life Specimens    #3
Giant Natural Clam Shell Filled with Assorted Sea Life Specimens    #3

Giant Natural Clam Shell Filled with Assorted Sea Life Specimens #3

Located in Bradenton, FL

This is a large, 22 inch, gorgeous Natural Giant Clam Shell specimen from the South Pacific seas

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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Natural Matching Pair Whole Complete Giant Clam Sea Shell Tridacna Gugas 10"
Natural Matching Pair Whole Complete Giant Clam Sea Shell Tridacna Gugas 10"

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

Materials

Shell

Vintage Boho Artisanal Pigmented Plaster Scagliola Turtle Shell
Vintage Boho Artisanal Pigmented Plaster Scagliola Turtle Shell

Vintage Boho Artisanal Pigmented Plaster Scagliola Turtle Shell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

sophisticated scagliola technique to recreate the intricate beauty of a giant sea turtle shell. Handcrafted from

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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Paint

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Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell
Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell

Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell

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H 35 in W 25 in D 13 in

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

Materials

Sea turtle

Giant Sea Turtle Shell, Antique Natural History Specimen
Giant Sea Turtle Shell, Antique Natural History Specimen

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

Materials

Sea turtle, 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

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Antique Early 1900s South Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Giant Turtle Shell or Carapace
Giant Turtle Shell or Carapace

Giant Turtle Shell or Carapace

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H 44 in W 33 in D 14 in

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

Materials

Sea turtle

Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell
Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell

Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell

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H 27 in W 23 in D 8 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

Materials

Shell

Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell
Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell

Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell

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H 29 in W 23 in D 6 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

Materials

Shell

Giant Whelk Conch Sea Shell Living Sculpture & Air Plant on Spalted Maple Base
Giant Whelk Conch Sea Shell Living Sculpture & Air Plant on Spalted Maple Base

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

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Maple

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 BENSENVILLE, 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

"Goëland, " Mounted Object in Sea Shell and Silvered Bronze, circa 1970
"Goëland, " Mounted Object in Sea Shell and Silvered Bronze, circa 1970

"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

Materials

Other

Antique Turtle Shell Carapace
Antique Turtle Shell Carapace

Antique Turtle Shell Carapace

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H 22 in W 20 in D 8 in

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

Materials

Shell

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 BENSENVILLE, 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
Giant Sea Shell Sphere

Giant Sea Shell Sphere

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H 17 in Dm 17 in

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 South Sea Clam Shell
Giant South Sea Clam Shell

Giant South Sea Clam Shell

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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 19th Century Asian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Shell

Giant South Sea Clam Shell
Giant South Sea Clam Shell

Giant South Sea Clam Shell

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H 3.94 in W 12.21 in D 7.09 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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Indonesian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Shell

Giant  Natural South Seas Clam Shell Specimen
Giant  Natural South Seas Clam Shell Specimen

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

Category

20th Century Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell or Carapace
Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell or Carapace

Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell or Carapace

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H 37.5 in W 29 in D 10 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Sea turtle

Giant Sea Turtle Carapace or Shell, 19th Century
Giant Sea Turtle Carapace or Shell, 19th Century

Giant Sea Turtle Carapace or Shell, 19th Century

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H 26.5 in W 24.5 in D 4.5 in

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

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen
Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen

Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen

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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

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen
Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen

Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen

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H 10 in W 32 in D 19 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

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Urns

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Giant Black Sea Fan
Giant Black Sea Fan

Giant Black Sea Fan

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H 48 in W 59 in D 5 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

Materials

Shell

Giant Natural Clam Shell ~ Genuine Sea Fossil
Giant Natural Clam Shell ~ Genuine Sea Fossil

Giant Natural Clam Shell ~ Genuine Sea Fossil

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H 7.5 in W 19.5 in D 12.5 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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Located in Warrenton, OR

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$1,537 / item

H 12.21 in W 12.21 in D 5.91 in

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Located in Geneve, CH

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Located in New York City, NY

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Located in Lowestoft, GB

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Located in San Diego, CA

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Large Italian Clam Shell

Large Italian Clam Shell

$2,980

H 9.5 in W 32 in D 20 in

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Located in New York, NY

Large Italian clam shell. Large sculptural shell in Scagliola with natural patina, Italy, early 20th century. Dimensions: 32" W x 20" D x 9.5" H.

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Large Natural South Pacific Clam Shell   #4

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$1,485

H 6 in W 18 in D 11.5 in

Large Natural South Pacific Clam Shell #4

Located in Bradenton, FL

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Large Highly Decorative Old Natural Sea Shell #4

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Located in Opa Locka, FL

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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.