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Tridacna Gigas

Small South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Trinket
Small South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Trinket

Small South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Trinket

$790

H 3.55 in W 11.03 in D 8.27 in

Small South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Trinket

Located in Copenhagen, K

Small South Pacific Tridacna Gigas clam trinket.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pacific Islands Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Large South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Large South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell

Large South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell

$950

H 5.52 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in

Large South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell

Located in Copenhagen, K

Large South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam shell The shell is in very good condition and with a

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pacific Islands Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Large Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell, I
Large Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell, I

Large Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell, I

$665Sale Price|30% Off

H 4.75 in W 14.5 in D 10.5 in

Large Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell, I

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a very good example of a large fosselized Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. The shell is in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Southeast Asian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Shell

Large Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell, II
Large Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell, II

Large Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell, II

$665Sale Price|30% Off

H 4.74 in W 14.5 in D 10.5 in

Large Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell, II

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a very good example of a large fosselized Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. The shell is in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Southeast Asian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Shell

Vintage Clam Shell Planter, Tridacna Gigas, Palm Beach, 1970s
Vintage Clam Shell Planter, Tridacna Gigas, Palm Beach, 1970s

Vintage Clam Shell Planter, Tridacna Gigas, Palm Beach, 1970s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large rare authentic 26" wide Clam shell known as Tridacna gigas. A wonderful container for orchids

Category

20th Century Philippine Garden Ornaments

Materials

Shell

Vintage Giant Clam Shell Half, Tridacna Gigas, Coastal Decorative Object
Vintage Giant Clam Shell Half, Tridacna Gigas, Coastal Decorative Object

Vintage Giant Clam Shell Half, Tridacna Gigas, Coastal Decorative Object

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A refined natural specimen from the giant clam species Tridacna gigas, presented as a single shell

Category

Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Organic Modern Decorative Dishes and Vi...

Materials

Shell

Collection of Four Natural Tridacna Gigas Clam Shells – South Pacific, Mid-20th
Collection of Four Natural Tridacna Gigas Clam Shells – South Pacific, Mid-20th

Collection of Four Natural Tridacna Gigas Clam Shells – South Pacific, Mid-20th

Located in New York, NY

A rare and sculptural collection of four natural Tridacna gigas clam shells, each exhibiting

Category

Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Greco Roman Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Shell

Large Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen, Tridacna Gigas, Organic Modern Decor
Large Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen, Tridacna Gigas, Organic Modern Decor

Large Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen, Tridacna Gigas, Organic Modern Decor

Located in Warrenton, OR

Large Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen, Tridacna Gigas, Organic Modern Decor. We think though are

Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Vintage Giant Clam Shell Half, Tridacna Gigas, Coastal Sculptural Object
Vintage Giant Clam Shell Half, Tridacna Gigas, Coastal Sculptural Object

Vintage Giant Clam Shell Half, Tridacna Gigas, Coastal Sculptural Object

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A striking natural specimen from the giant clam (Tridacna gigas), presented as a single shell half

Category

Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Organic Modern Decorative Dishes and Vi...

Materials

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 Bradenton, FL

living species of bivalve mollusk, Tridacna gigas—commonly known as the giant clam—is increasingly rare

Category

Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Large Giant Clam Shell Sculpture, Tridacna Gigas, Organic Modern Decor
Large Giant Clam Shell Sculpture, Tridacna Gigas, Organic Modern Decor

Large Giant Clam Shell Sculpture, Tridacna Gigas, Organic Modern Decor

Located in Warrenton, OR

Large Giant Clam Shell Sculpture, Tridacna Gigas, Organic Modern Decor The species is our best

Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Very Rare, Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell on a Custom Iron Base
Very Rare, Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell on a Custom Iron Base

Very Rare, Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell on a Custom Iron Base

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An incredibly rare, giant clamshell sitting on a custom, abstract style iron base. The perfect addition to your garden. Stand: Bottom W: 24" Top W: 35" Bottom D: 20" H : 64" Shel...

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Late 20th Century Oceanic Garden Ornaments

Materials

Shell

Clam Shell on a Footed Base
Clam Shell on a Footed Base

Clam Shell on a Footed Base

$1,500

H 6.5 in W 16 in D 9.5 in

Clam Shell on a Footed Base

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Lofty organic tridacna gigas clam shell with its ocean inspired color, texture and iconic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Organic Material

Monumental Natural Tridacna Clam Shell Planter / Jardinière
Monumental Natural Tridacna Clam Shell Planter / Jardinière

Monumental Natural Tridacna Clam Shell Planter / Jardinière

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A monumental natural Tridacna gigas clam shell, showcasing deeply sculpted fluted ridges and

Category

Early 20th Century Organic Modern Garden Ornaments

Materials

Shell

Massive Faux Sculptural Giant South Pacific Clam Shell / Planter
Massive Faux Sculptural Giant South Pacific Clam Shell / Planter

Massive Faux Sculptural Giant South Pacific Clam Shell / Planter

Located in San Diego, CA

A massive faux sculptural giant south Pacific Ocean clam shell (Tridacna gigas), circa 1990s. This

Category

Late 20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens

Materials

Plastic

Giant Shell Fountain 20th Century
Giant Shell Fountain 20th Century

Giant Shell Fountain 20th Century

$4,235

H 76.78 in Dm 23.63 in

Giant Shell Fountain 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

(Tridacna gigas) the arms are mobile and have the shape of a vegetable leaf. (green plastic plants are not

Category

20th Century Spanish Modern Fountains

Materials

Iron

Gigas Tridacna shell
Gigas Tridacna shell

Gigas Tridacna shell

$795

H 6 in W 15 in D 10.5 in

Gigas Tridacna shell

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a wonderful Gigas Tridacna also known as clam shell from the ocean in great condition

Category

Early 20th Century American Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Large Natural South Pacific Clam Shell #5
Large Natural South Pacific Clam Shell #5

Large Natural South Pacific Clam Shell #5

$1,785

H 9.5 in W 11.5 in D 19 in

Large Natural South Pacific Clam Shell #5

Located in Bradenton, FL

living species of bivalve mollusk, Tridacna gigas—commonly known as the giant clam—is increasingly rare

Category

Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Large Natural South Pacific Clam Shell   #2
Large Natural South Pacific Clam Shell   #2

Large Natural South Pacific Clam Shell #2

$1,200

H 5 in W 10.5 in D 15.5 in

Large Natural South Pacific Clam Shell #2

Located in Bradenton, FL

living species of bivalve mollusk, Tridacna gigas—commonly known as the giant clam—is increasingly rare

Category

Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Gigas Tridacna Large Shell
Gigas Tridacna Large Shell

Gigas Tridacna Large Shell

$3,000

H 11 in W 24.5 in D 15 in

Gigas Tridacna Large Shell

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a wonderful Gigas Tridacna (clam) shell. It has a wonderful intact shape with a very white

Category

Early 20th Century North American Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

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

, Tridacna gigas—commonly known as the giant clam—is increasingly rare and highly protected due to its

Category

Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Monumental Faux Giant Clam Shell Fiberglass/Resin Authentic Weathered Patina 40"
Monumental Faux Giant Clam Shell Fiberglass/Resin Authentic Weathered Patina 40"

Monumental Faux Giant Clam Shell Fiberglass/Resin Authentic Weathered Patina 40"

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

giant clam shell, faithfully modeled in resin and fiberglass after Tridacna gigas, the largest species

Category

Late 20th Century Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

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

: "Tridacna Gigas: Objects of Prestige in Melanesia" by Éric Lancrenon and Didier Zanette ISBN: 9782915654929

Category

Antique 19th Century Solomon Islands Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Recent Sales

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.
One shell is slightly larger than the other.The dimensions given below are for the larger one. The smaller one ...

Category

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

Unavailable

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

Category

Antique 1810s Pacific Islands Nautical Objects

Ethnical Pair of Bracelets, Oceania
Ethnical Pair of Bracelets, Oceania

Ethnical Pair of Bracelets, Oceania

Unavailable

H 8.27 in Dm 6.3 in

Ethnical Pair of Bracelets, Oceania

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Pair of Bracelets in Tridacna Gigas Shell, Oceanie, Collection of Dutch Monks, Pater Maristen

Category

Vintage 1920s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Set of 3 Yua Rings In Shell, Papua New Guinea
Set of 3 Yua Rings In Shell, Papua New Guinea

Set of 3 Yua Rings In Shell, Papua New Guinea

Unavailable

H 12.6 in Dm 10.24 in

Set of 3 Yua Rings In Shell, Papua New Guinea

Located in Schellebelle, BE

exchange objects made of the Tridacna Gigas Shell, different dimensions, mounted on an iron stand, 32 cm x

Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Set of 3 Shell Bracelets from Papua New Guinea
Set of 3 Shell Bracelets from Papua New Guinea

Set of 3 Shell Bracelets from Papua New Guinea

Unavailable

H 9.06 in W 5.52 in D 1.58 in

Set of 3 Shell Bracelets from Papua New Guinea

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Beautiful set of 3 Bracelets from Papua New Guinea made out of the Tridacna Gigas Shell, these

Category

Vintage 1970s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

Shellwork Side Table by J. Antony Redmile

Shellwork Side Table by J. Antony Redmile

Unavailable

H 34.5 in W 63.5 in D 21 in

Shellwork Side Table by J. Antony Redmile

By J. Antony Redmile

Located in London, GB

Scallops (Pecten Raveneli), Giant Clam (Tridacna gigas) and various other species. An early tour-de-force

Category

Vintage 1980s English Side Tables

Materials

Shell

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. The

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Philippine Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

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. The

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Philippine Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clamshell #2
Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clamshell #2

Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clamshell #2

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H 10.75 in W 30.25 in D 18.75 in

Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clamshell #2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bring a touch of the ocean into your home with this Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Nautical Objects

Materials

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

Category

Early 20th Century Pacific Islands Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #5
Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #5

Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #5

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bring the beauty of the ocean into your home with this Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Vintage Sculptural Coastal Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Vintage Sculptural Coastal Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell

Vintage Sculptural Coastal Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

Vintage beautifully aged Tridacna Gigas clam shell with all the natural coastal character you could

Category

Mid-20th Century American Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #13
Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #13

Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #13

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. Perfect for American-style interiors, this stunning piece features intricate

Category

Mid-20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

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

Category

Early 20th Century South African Other Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Gabriella Binazzi Attr. Tridacna Gigas Shell on Brass Base, Italy 1970s
Gabriella Binazzi Attr. Tridacna Gigas Shell on Brass Base, Italy 1970s

Gabriella Binazzi Attr. Tridacna Gigas Shell on Brass Base, Italy 1970s

By Gabriella Binazzi

Located in Naples, IT

Gorgeous Giant Tridacna Gigas with brass base and trim. It was designed as a champagne container

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Tridacna Giga Clam Shell
Tridacna Giga Clam Shell

Tridacna Giga Clam Shell

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H 6.5 in W 14 in L 6.5 in

Tridacna Giga Clam Shell

Located in Winnetka, IL

Giga clam shell.

Category

Early 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

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

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Large Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Large Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell

Large Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell

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H 10 in W 28 in D 16 in

Large Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Large authentic clam shell with its iconic form and sea inspired organic color and texture.

Category

20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Complete Giant Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Complete Giant Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell

Complete Giant Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell

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H 20 in W 24 in D 15 in

Complete Giant Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell

Located in San Francisco, CA

This giant clam shell is astonishing to behold. This complete shell can be displayed and used in so many ways it can always feel like a fresh object of interest. We find it especiall...

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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

mollusks. Tridacna gigas is one of the most endangered clam species. Antonio Pigafetta documented these in

Category

Early 20th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Shell

Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Giant Clamshell
Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Giant Clamshell

Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Giant Clamshell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Incredible pair of vintage monumental clam shells. The largest ones I have ever seen. Magnificent in their scale, patina and texture. Superbly created by nature. Acquired from an ico...

Category

Late 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Extra Large Natural Tridacna Gigas High Elbow Clam Shell
Extra Large Natural Tridacna Gigas High Elbow Clam Shell

Extra Large Natural Tridacna Gigas High Elbow Clam Shell

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

25 inches long this clam shell has great sculptural qualities and a subtle variation of organic colors.

Category

Late 20th Century Asian Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Massive 19th Century South Pacific Clam Shell, Tridacna Gigas
Massive 19th Century South Pacific Clam Shell, Tridacna Gigas

Massive 19th Century South Pacific Clam Shell, Tridacna Gigas

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The most gorgeous shell, massive in size. Difficult to source these larger shells on this side of the world. Well over 100 years old. A true natural treasure.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Organic Modern Decorative Objects

Materials

Shell

Large 19th Century Country House Clam Shell Tridacna Gigas South Pacific
Large 19th Century Country House Clam Shell Tridacna Gigas South Pacific

Large 19th Century Country House Clam Shell Tridacna Gigas South Pacific

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A large 19th century country house clam shell, of good proportions and overall good condition for age, I would assume the clam has spent a number of years in the elements due to its ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Natural Tridacna Gigas High Elbow Clam Shell on Chrome and Lucite Base
Large Natural Tridacna Gigas High Elbow Clam Shell on Chrome and Lucite Base

Large Natural Tridacna Gigas High Elbow Clam Shell on Chrome and Lucite Base

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

17 inches long this clam shell has great sculptural qualities. The chrome base with Lucite poles in which the shell rests makes it easy to place and raises the shell for an enhanced ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Chrome

1970s Spanish Swam Bronze Sculpture with Giant Conch Shell Body
1970s Spanish Swam Bronze Sculpture with Giant Conch Shell Body

1970s Spanish Swam Bronze Sculpture with Giant Conch Shell Body

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s Spanish swam bronze sculpture with giant conch shell body (Tridacna Gigas).  

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Other

Large 19th Century Indonesian Clam Shell
Large 19th Century Indonesian Clam Shell

Large 19th Century Indonesian Clam Shell

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H 11.82 in W 29.93 in D 20.48 in

Large 19th Century Indonesian Clam Shell

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Large 19th Century clam shell, ‘Tridacna Gigas’ from a private collection. With lovely patination

Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Shell

Red Coral and Clamshell Compote
Red Coral and Clamshell Compote

Red Coral and Clamshell Compote

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H 11.5 in W 12.5 in D 10 in

Red Coral and Clamshell Compote

By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Inspired compote or dessert dish composed of a Tridacna Gigas clamshell mounted on an ancient red

Category

20th Century Solomon Islands Victorian Mounted Objects

Materials

Coral

Giant Clam Fossil on Stand
Giant Clam Fossil on Stand

Giant Clam Fossil on Stand

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H 22.45 in W 31.5 in D 13.78 in

Giant Clam Fossil on Stand

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Giant clam fossil (Tridacna Gigas) placed on a chromed stand with hard wooden base. The inside to

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Maldivian Natural Specimens

Materials

Stoneware

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

Category

Vintage 1930s English Nautical Objects

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

"Tridacna gigas"(giant clam). Exceptionally well-shaped and in very good condition considering the age

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Urns

Impressive Font Made from a Giant Fossilized Clam
Impressive Font Made from a Giant Fossilized Clam

Impressive Font Made from a Giant Fossilized Clam

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H 29.93 in W 37.8 in D 11.82 in

Impressive Font Made from a Giant Fossilized Clam

Located in Paris, FR

Impressive font for holy water made with a giant fossilized tridacna gigas, a giant clam, from the

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indonesian Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Cook Islands Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

"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

(Tridacna gigas) with silvered bronze and polished bronze legs and head. It wears on his head a crimped

Category

Vintage 1970s English Mounted Objects

Materials

Other

Giant Clam Shell from South Pacific or Indian Ocean
Giant Clam Shell from South Pacific or Indian Ocean

Giant Clam Shell from South Pacific or Indian Ocean

Located in Milford, NH

latin name is Tridacna gigas, and it is the largest bivalve mollusk. A great decorator piece for your

Category

20th Century Oceanic Collectibles and Curiosities

Giant Clam Shell from South Pacific or Indian Ocean
Giant Clam Shell from South Pacific or Indian Ocean

Giant Clam Shell from South Pacific or Indian Ocean

Located in Milford, NH

latin name is Tridacna gigas, and it is the largest bivalve mollusk. A great decorator piece for your

Category

20th Century Oceanic Collectibles and Curiosities

Exceptional Antique Giant Clam Shell
Exceptional Antique Giant Clam Shell

Exceptional Antique Giant Clam Shell

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H 11.42 in W 25.2 in D 15.75 in

Exceptional Antique Giant Clam Shell

Located in Hastings, GB

SHIPPED OUTSIDE OF THE UK. A very beautiful Giant Clam Shell ‘Tridacna Gigas’, in fantastic condition, a

Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Sculptural Basin Sized Natural Seashell Specimen
Sculptural Basin Sized Natural Seashell Specimen

Sculptural Basin Sized Natural Seashell Specimen

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

This sculptural, basin-sized natural seashell once belonged to a Tridacna gigas -or giant clam

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Prehistoric Planters and Jardin...

Vintage Shell Rings on Stand
Vintage Shell Rings on Stand

Vintage Shell Rings on Stand

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H 15.5 in Dm 9 in

Vintage Shell Rings on Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

claim shell known as tridacna gigas. They would polished the rings, and use as currency as a bride gift

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Pacific Islands Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell

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

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Gigas Tridacna Shell
Gigas Tridacna Shell

Gigas Tridacna Shell

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H 7 in W 12 in D 8 in

Gigas Tridacna Shell

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a nice heavy gigas Tridacna shell found from an estate in Chicago.  

Category

20th Century American Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Tridacna Giga Shell
Tridacna Giga Shell

Tridacna Giga Shell

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H 13.5 in W 27 in D 16.5 in

Tridacna Giga Shell

Located in Winnetka, IL

A large tridacna giga shell form South Asia.

Category

20th Century South Asian Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell

Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell

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H 4.75 in W 12.25 in D 8.25 in

Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell

Located in Winnetka, IL

Tridacna gigas clam shell.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Tridacna Giga Clam Shell
Tridacna Giga Clam Shell

Tridacna Giga Clam Shell

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H 10 in W 25 in D 14 in

Tridacna Giga Clam Shell

Located in Winnetka, IL

A large tridacna giga clam shell.

Category

Early 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Giant South Pacific Clam Shell Tridacna Gigas
Giant South Pacific Clam Shell Tridacna Gigas

Giant South Pacific Clam Shell Tridacna Gigas

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Authentic natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas clam shell.

Category

Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

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Giant Clam 'Tridacna Gigas' Fossil

Giant Clam 'Tridacna Gigas' Fossil

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H 9.85 in W 33.08 in D 20.48 in

Giant Clam 'Tridacna Gigas' Fossil

Located in Eindhoven, NL

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

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

Large Giant South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Large giant south pacific tridacna gigas clam shell Measures: 27" W x 18" D x 8" H.

Category

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Materials

Shell

1970s Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Giant Clamshell
1970s Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Giant Clamshell

1970s Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Giant Clamshell

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1970s Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Giant Clamshell Nice tabletop scale with a pretty

Category

Vintage 1970s Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Medium Size Giant South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Medium Size Giant South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell

Medium Size Giant South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Medium size giant south pacific Tridacna Gigas clam shell.

Category

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Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #7
Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #7

Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell #7

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Enhance your home with the stunning beauty of this Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam

Category

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Materials

Shell

Large Giant South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell with High Elbows
Large Giant South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell with High Elbows

Large Giant South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell with High Elbows

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Giant south pacific tridacna gigas clam shell with high elbows.

Category

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Materials

Shell

Mid Size South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell with High Elbows
Mid Size South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell with High Elbows

Mid Size South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell with High Elbows

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid size South Pacific Tridacna Gigas clam shell with high elbows.

Category

Antique 16th Century Asian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

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

Large Natural South Pacific Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell From The South Pacific Impressive natural large clam shell specimen from

Category

20th Century Oceanic Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

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

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Mid Century Lacquered Giant Clam 'Tridacna Gigas' Shell Vase

Mid Century Lacquered Giant Clam 'Tridacna Gigas' Shell Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid century lacquered Giant Clam (Tridacna Gigas) shell vase A large realistically modeled and

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Tridacna Gigas For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic tridacna gigas available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of shell, lucite and plastic, every tridacna gigas was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tridacna gigas — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each tridacna gigas bearing Victorian hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Tridacna Gigas?

The average selling price for a tridacna gigas at 1stDibs is $1,725, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $7,400 for the highest priced.