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Natural Clam Shell Filled With Small Seashells
Located in Bradenton, FL
Authentic large clam shell specimen with its iconic sculptural form and sea inspired colors and
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20th Century Southeast Asian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Pair of Natural Giant Clam Shells.
Located in Southall, GB
some weathering consistent with their age. The second clam shell is slightly smaller with both working
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Early 20th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Pair of Natural Giant Clam Shells.
Pair of Natural Giant Clam Shells.
H 5.91 in W 23.63 in D 13.39 in
South Pacific Natural Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Malibu, CA
. The second shell is slightly smaller, however they work excellent as a pair. Listing is for one shell.  
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Antique 19th Century Garden Ornaments

Materials

Shell

Enormous South Pacific Clam Shell Loaded with Vintage Driftwood
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 Indonesian Architectural Elements

Materials

Shell, Driftwood

Small South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Trinket
Located in Copenhagen, K
Small South Pacific Tridacna Gigas clam trinket.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pacific Islands Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Wedgwood Gilt Bone China Clam Shell Centrepiece
By Wedgwood
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This eyecatching Wedgwood gilt bone china centrepiece is formed by two half clam shells supported
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Antique 1880s English Rococo Revival Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Large Clam Shell Bowl in Brass
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A large bowl in brass shaped in the form of a clam shell standing on small feet. Great for pure
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Italian Large Clam Shell Bowl in Brass
Italian Large Clam Shell Bowl in Brass
H 2.76 in W 13 in D 12.21 in
Set of Three Angelo Brotto Brass Clam Shell Table Lamps
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three brass clam shell table lamps by Angelo Brotto with one light each simulating the pearl
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Plaster and Resin Giant Tridacna Clam Shell Centerpiece/Vide Poche
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Faux giant Tridacna clam shell in cast/modeled plaster and resin (ca. 1940s/50s, USA). Striking
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Resin, Plaster

Extra Large Vintage Italian 70s Ceramic Handmade Shell Clam Bowl Sculpture
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Italian clam sculpture / bowl in an extraordinary large size. Made of ceramic with a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Giltwood Beige Oval Mirror with Shell Motif Carved Frame, 1950s
By Francisco Hurtado
Located in Barcelona, ES
large shell and decreasing in size to the bottom. A pattern of wood carved small clams surrounds the
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Elkington & Co Silver Plated Dolphin & Shell Salt Cellar with Silver Gilt lining
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
A stunning Elkington & Co, 19th century silver plated and silver gilt Dolphin & Clam Shell Open
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Antique Late 19th Century British Rococo Revival Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 6 Vallauris Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps in the shape of Sea Shells, 1950s
By Vallauris
Located in London, GB
cm Small Clam size: H16 cm x W18 cm x D15 cm Lighthouse size: H15 cm x W25 cm x D17 cm
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

A Treasury of Molluscs: 19th Century Hand-Colored Illustrations
Located in Langweer, NL
, scalloped shell with fluted edges. 4. **Chama Lazarus** - A type of jewel box clam known for its thick
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Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Louis XV Grey Painted Games / Card Table
Located in Dallas, TX
center of the shaped apron, carved cabriole legs with a clam shell and swags decorating each knee
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Game Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Louis XV Grey Painted Games / Card Table
Louis XV Grey Painted Games / Card Table
H 29 in W 41.25 in D 30.5 in
Marine Elegance: Exquisite 19th-Century Hand-Colored Mollusk Illustrations
Located in Langweer, NL
a shell that looks like an inverted cone, similar to a small hat. 4. **Pleurotomaria quoyana
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Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Pre - Loved Dotti Transformable Crocodile Leather Bag & Sea Theme Cover c.2000
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
. There is gold plated metal hardware throughout, including a metal clasp and clam shell opening system
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Leather

English Onslow by Various Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service 64 Pcs Old
By Various Makers
Located in Big Bend, WI
pieces. This is an early Georgian set circa 1760's with clam shell monogram on the reverse. Some
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ercole Barovier & Toso Mid-Century Murano Cordonato D’oro Art Glass Dish
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
form of a shell by Ercole Barovier & Toso (Founded 1880). The dish is modelled as a clam shell with a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Blown Glass

Baltic 19th Century Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in London, GB
fern and clam shell rock crystal drops connected to each other by rock crystal chains. An inner ring
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Antique 1850s Baltic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Surtees, Mr. Facey Romford's Hounds, First Edition in the Original 12 Parts 1864
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
clam shell slipcase. Reference: [Schwerdt II p.237; Tooley 475].
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Antique 1860s British Books

Materials

Paper

Pink Porcelain 'Nautilus' Dessert Service by Wedgwood for John Mortlock, 1880s
By Wedgwood, Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Victorian Shell Shaped Dishes and Plates Dating from 1884 this service would have been a
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of Folk Art Figures Fisherman and Fish Seller under Glas Domes
Located in Munich, DE
covered with small clams and other shells. The woman wears a coral necklace and a beautiful black hat with
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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Toys

Materials

Wood

An Italian Hand Carved Pine Putti Statue
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
three nude winged infants – known as putti or cherubs – support a large carved pine clam shell as if
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Statues

Materials

Wood, Pine

An Italian Hand Carved Pine Putti Statue
An Italian Hand Carved Pine Putti Statue
H 35 in W 28.74 in D 22.05 in
Murano, 1940 . Attributed to Seguso - Barovier, Italian
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
iconic design is the "Valve", which resembles an upright, slightly opened clam shell. The design was
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Murano Glass

Murano, 1940, Italian. Attributed to Archimide Seguso, Barovier
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
iconic design is the "Valve", which resembles an upright, slightly opened clam shell. The design was
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Gold

Ducks Murano, 1940, Italian, Attributed to Seguso, Barovier
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
upright, slightly opened clam shell. The design was introduced in 1951. Mario Pinzoni joins the company in
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Gold

Murano and gold, Italian, Attributed to, Seguso Barovier, 1930
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Valve", which resembles an upright, slightly opened clam shell. The design was introduced in 1951. Mario
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Gold

Murano, Italian, Attributed to, Seguso, 1930
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Valve", which resembles an upright, slightly opened clam shell. The design was introduced in 1951. Mario
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Murano Glass

Porcelain Half Moon Pink Shell on Baby Blue Oyster Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
oyster shells. Also shown are two smaller yellow and white clam or cockle shells. A rolled and scalloped
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Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Half Moon Sky Blue and Pink Cockle Shell Oyster Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gray glazed backs of three oyster shells. Also shown are two smaller pink clam or cockle shells. A
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Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Half Moon Pink Shell on White and Gilded Oyster Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
smaller blue and white clam or cockle shells. A rolled and scalloped rim with fluted edging. Marked
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Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Half Moon Salmon & Gilded Oyster Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
main wells are the brown and gray glazed backs of three oyster shells. Also shown are two smaller pink
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Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

A pair of Old Giant Clam shells Tridacna gigas.
Located in London, GB
This pair of giant clam shells are approximately 200 years old. One shell is slightly larger
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Bernard Buffet and Count of Lautreamont, "Les Chants de Maldoror" Books
By Bernard Buffet, Comte de Lautréamon 1
Located in Paris, FR
tome II, in sheets, Japan paper cover under brown edition clam shell box with few chafings, wear, small
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20th Century French Books

Paul Milet Art Deco Sevres Ceramic Round Vase
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
anthracite gray glazes with a white bubbled enamel mid-section. Stamped on underside. Small clam-shell chip
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Clam Shell
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 6 1/2in W: 17in D: 11 1/2in This Large Clam Shell is truly unique and rare! If you
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20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Large Clam Shell
Large Clam Shell
H 6.5 in W 17 in D 11.5 in
Large Clam Shell with Shells
Located in Bellport, NY
A large clam shell filled with shells. Made of a resin cast and finished in a high pewter/silver
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20th Century Spanish Other Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Resin

Large Clam Shell with Shells
Large Clam Shell with Shells
H 6 in W 19 in D 11 in
Pair of Large Sculptural Clam Shell Orbs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great pair of table top accessories that are round orb sculptures made of organic clam shells
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Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Really Big Clam Shell Halves, on Feet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
organic surface, with embedded shells. Priced individually. These clams are rare. We have a small stock of
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Decorative Objects

Really Big Clam Shell Halves, on Feet
Really Big Clam Shell Halves, on Feet
H 11 in W 32 in D 18.5 in
Large Double Clam Shell Mounted on Feet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An amazing double gigas clam shell mounted on feet to stabilize the shell. The top is removable
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20th Century Philippine Planters and Jardinieres

Scandinavian Art Deco Clam Shell Sconce, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small decorative wall light in frosted glass in the shape of a shell. Held in place to the mount by
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Giant Clam Shell from South Pacific or Indian Ocean
Located in Milford, NH
seaside cottage or garden. Please see our smaller giant clam shell listed.
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20th Century Oceanic Collectibles and Curiosities

Hollywood Regency Pink Pearlized Ceramic Clam Shell Decorative Dish Catchall
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
small decorative dish in the shape of a clam shell or oyster shell, with an antique white center and an
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Fantastic Vintage Pencil Reed Clam Shell with Pearl Coffee Table, USA, 1970s
Located in Hastings, GB
Fantastic pencil reed clam shell with pearl coffee table. I've seen stone versions of these before
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Vintage 1970s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cane, Glass, Wood

Monumental Tessellated Marble Clam Shell with Giant Pearl as Coffee Table Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible monumental tessellated marble clam shell with a giant pearl in its center used as a
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Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

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
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Wedgwood Set with Scallop Shell Shaped Dishes, Clam Shaped Tureens & a Nautilus
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
complete Wedgwood shell service has: Fourteen dessert plates, A pair of clam-shaped tureens for sauces
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Rococo Silver Plated Three Part Clam Shell Server Condiment Tray by Sheridan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
. Small flattened areas separate each dish and attach it at the side of each shell. The handle at the
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20th Century American Rococo Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Coastal Shell Wall Candle Sconce
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Coastal shell wall sconce. Beautiful hand places shells with a large clam shell
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Shell

Two Part Full Bodied Large Gigas Clam on Base
Located in Palm Beach, FL
small base had been added to stabilize the clam. Fantastic organic texture to the shell, with a clean
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Late 20th Century Solomon Islands Collectibles and Curiosities

Union Porcelain Works Clam Shaped Salmon Ground Oyster Plate
By Union Porcelain Works
Located in Philadelphia, PA
plate shows six oyster shell shaped wells with painted ‘eyes’, a smaller clam shaped well and a scallop
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Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Rare Large Clam Shaped Brass Bowl, Italy, 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brass shaped in the form of a clam shell standing on small 3 globe feet. Great for pure decorative
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Grouping of Nickel Silvered Metal Shells
Located in North Miami, FL
Grouping of three heavy nickel silvered shells. The clam shell opens and can store small objects
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20th Century American Decorative Objects

Vintage Black Hollywood Regency Grotto Shell Motif Wall Shelf
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
features a scalloped edge along the shelf portion. And a large clam shell just underneath. It appears to be
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Plaster, Paint

Porcelain Half Moon Pink Shell on Cream and Gilded Oyster Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shown are two smaller pink and white clam or cockle shells. A rolled and scalloped rim with fluted
Category

Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Crescent Shape Sky Blue and Pink Shells Hand-Painted Oyster Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ground. The plate also shows two smaller clam or cockle wells, a shell edge pattern to the rolled rim and
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Antique 19th Century German Belle Époque Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Trompe L'oeil Fringed Napkin over Shells Square Pink Porcelain Oyster Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
smaller clam shaped wells and a center, scallop shaped condiment well. Dimensional mold work and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Trompe L'oeil Fringed Napkin over Shells Square Porcelain Oyster Plates, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
plates also show two smaller clam shaped wells and a center, scallop shaped condiment well. Highly
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Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th C. Antique Wicker Three Piece Shell Back Design Suite by Heywood Brothers
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
design because of it's chair backs having a Clam shell appearance, The three pieces are hand woven in an
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Antique 1890s American Victorian Settees

Materials

Wood, Cane, Wicker, Reed

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Small Clam Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the small clam shell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and ceramic, every small clam shell was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the small 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. When you’re browsing for the right small clam shell, those designed in Art Deco, Hollywood Regency and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Wedgwood, Angelo Brotto and Belleek Pottery Ltd. each produced at least one beautiful small clam shell that is worth considering.

How Much is a Small Clam Shell?

The average selling price for a small clam shell at 1stDibs is $2,700, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $41,102 for the highest priced.
Questions About Small Clam Shell
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