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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 matching top and bottom halves. White in color. Seven folds. Nautical, Maritime, beach d...

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Late 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

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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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Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

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. Rare and extremely hard to find! May be purchased separately.

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Antique 1810s Pacific Islands Nautical Objects

Pair Vintage Giant Clam Shells
Pair Vintage Giant Clam Shells

Pair Vintage Giant Clam Shells

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Pair Vintage Giant Clam Shells

Located in Hudson, NY

This pair of Giant clam shells aquried in the 50's have been priavtely owned until we aquired them recently.

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities

Pair of Giant Clam Shells
Pair of Giant Clam Shells

Pair of Giant Clam Shells

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An extremely rare and large complete giant clam shell (Tridacna Gigas ) found discarded in the river Great Ouse at Water Stratford Buckinghamshire in the late 1930`s and been in the ...

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Vintage 1930s English Nautical Objects

Pair of Giant Clam Shells, Make Beautiful Nautical Art Pieces or Bowls
Pair of Giant Clam Shells, Make Beautiful Nautical Art Pieces or Bowls

Pair of Giant Clam Shells, Make Beautiful Nautical Art Pieces or Bowls

Located in Atlanta, GA

Nature's art at it's finest- a pair of giant clams shells from the shallow coral reefs of the South Pacific.

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20th Century Oceanic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Shell

A Pair of Giant Clam Shell Jardinières or Tables by Tony Duquette
A Pair of Giant Clam Shell Jardinières or Tables by Tony Duquette

A Pair of Giant Clam Shell Jardinières or Tables by Tony Duquette

By Tony Duquette

Located in Atlanta, GA

A great pair of unique tables in the form of giant clams on metal stands designed by Tony Duquette (1914-1999) circa 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Pair of Natural Giant Clam Shells.
Pair of Natural Giant Clam Shells.

Pair of Natural Giant Clam Shells.

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H 5.91 in W 23.63 in D 13.39 in

Pair of Natural Giant Clam Shells.

Located in GB

Natural giant clam shells with lustrous milky patina from South Pacific or Indian Ocean.

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Early 20th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Rare Pair of Exceptionally Large Antique Giant Clam Shells
Rare Pair of Exceptionally Large Antique Giant Clam Shells

Rare Pair of Exceptionally Large Antique Giant Clam Shells

Located in London, GB

A rare pair of exceptionally large antique giant clam shells ‘Tridacna Gigas’, These are stunning orignal antique pieces with lovely natural patina inside and outside the shells that...

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Antique Early 1900s Asian Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Wunderkammer Natural Specimen, a Pair of a Giant Tun Shells Tonna Galéa
Wunderkammer Natural Specimen, a Pair of a Giant Tun Shells Tonna Galéa

Wunderkammer Natural Specimen, a Pair of a Giant Tun Shells Tonna Galéa

Located in Milan, IT

The earlier plint is made out of carved wood over the base, an example of a giant Tun shells Tonna Galéa, Italy, circa 1880. The price is intended for both the pieces.

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Antique 1880s Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Fruitwood

Monumental Matching Pair of Tridacna Gigas Giant Clamshells
Monumental Matching Pair of Tridacna Gigas Giant Clamshells

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 of the clam genus Tridacna that are the largest living bivalve mollusks. This hard t...

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Early 20th Century Oceanic Garden Ornaments

Materials

Shell

Pair of Antique Madagascar Giant Seashell Mounted Objects, France, 1900
Pair of Antique Madagascar Giant Seashell Mounted Objects, France, 1900

Pair of Antique Madagascar Giant Seashell Mounted Objects, France, 1900

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Antique pair of unique French Colonial giant shells, the Lambis Truncata Spider shells are mounted on exotic wood with silver plated brass bases.

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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Madagascar Giant Seashell Mounted Objects, 1900, France
Pair of Antique Madagascar Giant Seashell Mounted Objects, 1900, France

Pair of Antique Madagascar Giant Seashell Mounted Objects, 1900, France

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Antique pair of French colonial unique giant shells, they are mounted on brass and exotic wood bases.

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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of Giant Clam Shells
Pair of Giant Clam Shells

Pair of Giant Clam Shells

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H 15 in W 25 in D 10.5 in

Pair of Giant Clam Shells

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large Giant Clam Shell 25 w x 15.5 deep , 2nd Shell 24 w x 16 deep Edges of shells in good condition.

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Antique 19th Century Centerpieces

Materials

Shell

Pair of Sculptural Giant Clam Shells
Pair of Sculptural Giant Clam Shells

Pair of Sculptural Giant Clam Shells

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We've seen quite a few clam shells in our day but these are by far the most beautiful. Significant size, wonderful crisp edges, lovely tone, subtle color. Large Clam Shell : Leng...

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Early 20th Century Polynesian Rustic Nautical Objects

Pair of Lucite-Mounted Giant Clam Shells
Pair of Lucite-Mounted Giant Clam Shells

Pair of Lucite-Mounted Giant Clam Shells

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H 11 in W 22 in D 15 in

Pair of Lucite-Mounted Giant Clam Shells

Located in North Miami, FL

Originally one "Tridacna gigas"(giant clam), the two halves were at some point separated, and attached with a center screw to matching acrylic bases, in order to create a pair of lar...

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Sculptures

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Luminous Fiberglass Seashell Floor Lamp, 1970s Hollywood Regency Style
Luminous Fiberglass Seashell Floor Lamp, 1970s Hollywood Regency Style

Luminous Fiberglass Seashell Floor Lamp, 1970s Hollywood Regency Style

By Atelier A, Disderot, Andre Cazenave

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

a magnificent luminous seashell, a French work crafted in fiberglass and coated in the style of André Cazenave for Atelier A during the 1970s. This piece encapsulates the essence of ...

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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

$3,134 / set

H 61.03 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Located in Brønshøj, DK

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

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20th Century Danish Victorian Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rare X-Large Amethyst Sphere with Large, Deep Purple Amethyst, Crystal Sculpture
Rare X-Large Amethyst Sphere with Large, Deep Purple Amethyst, Crystal Sculpture

Rare X-Large Amethyst Sphere with Large, Deep Purple Amethyst, Crystal Sculpture

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

Rare Giant Amethyst Sphere with Deep Purple Crystals: A Natural Statement ▫️Description This exquisite X-Large Amethyst Sphere is a rare and extraordinary specimen that showcases t...

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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Red Extra-Size Starfish, Océano Pacific, Ophidiaster Ophidianus
Red Extra-Size Starfish, Océano Pacific, Ophidiaster Ophidianus

Red Extra-Size Starfish, Océano Pacific, Ophidiaster Ophidianus

$826Sale Price|20% Off

H 19.3 in W 16.15 in D 5.52 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

Materials

Other

Rare California Purple Coral Specimen Allopora Californica on Asian Wood Stand
Rare California Purple Coral Specimen Allopora Californica on Asian Wood Stand

Rare California Purple Coral Specimen Allopora Californica on Asian Wood Stand

Located in St. Louis, MO

Rare authentic natural California Purple Coral or Allopora Californica from Catalina Island region mounted on Asian form base, c.1960s. Allopora californica, otherwise known as p...

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Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

ONIX Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Dedar Velvet Tiger Mountain
ONIX Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Dedar Velvet Tiger Mountain

ONIX Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Dedar Velvet Tiger Mountain

Located in Viseu, PT

Like a talisman for the home, Onix pouf exudes quiet luxury and natural beauty. Onix is upholstered with Tiger Mountain, an opulent and luxurious jacquard velvet fabric from italian...

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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Jacquard, Velvet

Silvered Sea Shell Strombus Pugilis
Silvered Sea Shell Strombus Pugilis

Silvered Sea Shell Strombus Pugilis

$100 / item

H 2 in W 3 in D 2 in

Silvered Sea Shell Strombus Pugilis

By Creel and Gow

Located in New York, NY

Strombus pugilis fully silvered shell. Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has b...

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2010s Italian Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sculptural Sea Fan on a 17th Century Italian Base with Pink Mica and Amethyst
Sculptural Sea Fan on a 17th Century Italian Base with Pink Mica and Amethyst

Sculptural Sea Fan on a 17th Century Italian Base with Pink Mica and Amethyst

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

Sculptural pink and brown sea fan mounted on a 17th century Italian gilded fragment base with pink mica, amethyst, and agate. The 17th century Italian fragment was originally part o...

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Antique 17th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Coral, Rock Crystal

Red Coral Sculpture
Red Coral Sculpture

Red Coral Sculpture

$7,314 / item

H 12.6 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in

Red Coral Sculpture

Located in Paris, FR

Sculpture red coral handcrafted sculpture with more than 800 red cabochons hand-placed. With structure and base in solid brass gold-plated 24-karat. Exceptional piece in limited ed...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Gold Plate, Brass

Authentic Nautilus Shell on a Custom Polished Brass Stand
Authentic Nautilus Shell on a Custom Polished Brass Stand

Authentic Nautilus Shell on a Custom Polished Brass Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking home décor object featuring an authentic nautilus shell, celebrated for its natural tiger-striped pattern and beautifully formed spiral. The shell’s intricate internal cha...

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20th Century Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme

Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Trebaseleghe, IT

Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...

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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France

Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Bird Cages

Materials

Iron

Australian Trumpet Decorative Shell
Australian Trumpet Decorative Shell

Australian Trumpet Decorative Shell

$720

H 20 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

Australian Trumpet Decorative Shell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A magnificent Australian Trumpet decorative shell, celebrated for its impressive scale and naturally sculptural form. Renowned as one of the largest gastropod shells in the world, th...

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20th Century Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Specimen of Purple Coral on Lucite
Specimen of Purple Coral on Lucite

Specimen of Purple Coral on Lucite

$1,750

H 4 in W 5.5 in D 6.5 in

Specimen of Purple Coral on Lucite

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare purple coral specimen with its ocean inspired form, textures and alluring violet color. Presented on a Lucite base to enhance the sculptural elements. Available only in the Uni...

Category

20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

French Crystal Ship Chandelier
French Crystal Ship Chandelier

French Crystal Ship Chandelier

$9,800

H 28 in W 28 in D 10.5 in

French Crystal Ship Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's French crystal ship chandelier with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Height:28" Width:28" Depth:10.5"

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Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire

By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

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Pair Giant Shells For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of pair giant shells available for sale. The range of distinct pair giant shells — often made from shell, metal and wood — can elevate any home. Pair giant shells have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of pair giant shells to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Neoclassical and Hollywood Regency pair giant shells are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made pair giant shells over the years, but those made by Tony Duquette are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Pair Giant Shells?

Pair giant shells can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,700, while the lowest priced sells for $1,916 and the highest can go for as much as $7,000.