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Tridacna Shell

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 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 overall very good condition with normal ocean weathering.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Southeast Asian Decorative Bowls

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 beautiful pink tint.  

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Pacific Islands 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 Bradenton, FL

This is a very large, 25.5 inch, gorgeous Natural Clam Shell specimen from the South Pacific seas showcasing deeply scalloped edges, exceptional details and a luminous, calcified sur...

Category

Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Organic Modern 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 Bradenton, FL

This is a very large, 29 inch, gorgeous Natural Clam Shell specimen from the South Pacific seas showcasing deeply scalloped edges, exceptional details and a luminous, calcified surfa...

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

$522Sale Price|37% Off

H 6 in W 13.5 in D 9.5 in

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

Located in Warrenton, OR

Large Giant Clam Shell Sculpture, Tridacna Gigas, Organic Modern Decor ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** The species is ou...

Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

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.

Category

20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

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.

Category

Late 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

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...

Category

Late 20th Century Oceanic Garden Ornaments

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 dramatic scalloped edges, layered calcification, and an organic form unique to this endan...

Category

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

Materials

Shell

Vintage Plaster and Resin Giant Tridacna Clam Shell Centerpiece/Vide Poche
Vintage Plaster and Resin Giant Tridacna Clam Shell Centerpiece/Vide Poche

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).

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Resin, Plaster

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

Tridacna Shell With Champagne Glasses Oysters Gabriella Binazzi 1970
Tridacna Shell With Champagne Glasses Oysters Gabriella Binazzi 1970

Tridacna Shell With Champagne Glasses Oysters Gabriella Binazzi 1970

By Gabriella Binazzi

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Tridacna Shell With Champagne Glasses Oysters Gabriella Binazzi 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Beautiful large Giga shell
Beautiful large Giga shell

Beautiful large Giga shell

$2,000

H 7 in W 22 in D 14.25 in

Beautiful large Giga shell

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a beautiful Tridacna giga shell other name is large clam shell Wonderful specimen from the sea in great condition

Category

Early 20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Giant Natural Fossilized Clam Shell
Giant Natural Fossilized Clam Shell

Giant Natural Fossilized Clam Shell

$2,250

H 8.75 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in

Giant Natural Fossilized Clam Shell

Located in San Francisco, CA

It closely resembles a giant clam shell (Tridacna gigas), which can be found in weathered condition from the South Pacific or Indian Oceans.

Category

20th Century Other Garden Ornaments

Materials

Shell

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

Giant Shell Fountain 20th Century

$4,190

H 76.78 in Dm 23.63 in

Giant Shell Fountain 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Giant shell fountain the structure is in iron and the springs are in authentic giant shell (Tridacna gigas) the arms are mobile and have the shape of a vegetable leaf.

Category

20th Century Spanish Modern Fountains

Materials

Iron

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 sculptural form.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solomon Islands Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Organic Material

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 piece is in very good condition and measures 28"W x 20.25"D x 15"H; it would make a...

Category

Late 20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Hand Colored Sea Shell Engravings, 18th Century, Framed
Pair of Hand Colored Sea Shell Engravings, 18th Century, Framed

Pair of Hand Colored Sea Shell Engravings, 18th Century, Framed

By Niccolo Gualtier

Located in Downingtown, PA

The compositions illustrate a meticulous selection of conchylia, ranging from the intricate, spiral specimens of the Murex and Strombus genus to the elaborately scalloped and fluted ...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Recent Sales

Circa 1970 Italian  Bird with Tridacna Shell Mounted
Circa 1970 Italian  Bird with Tridacna Shell Mounted

Circa 1970 Italian Bird with Tridacna Shell Mounted

Unavailable

H 11.42 in W 11.82 in D 12.21 in

Circa 1970 Italian Bird with Tridacna Shell Mounted

Located in Paris, ile de france

circa 1970 Italian Bird in bronze silver plated with Tridacna Shell Mounted .reflecting the milanese style of raffaella and gabriella crespi. manufactered in Florence,bearing and i...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Shell

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

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 bracelets were hand sawn and decorated with refined notching, good, old patina and shin...

Category

Vintage 1970s 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

Exceptional set of 3 You Rings from Papua New Guinea decorated with shells and cords, used as exchange objects made of the Tridacna Gigas Shell, different dimensions, mounted on an i...

Category

Vintage 1960s Asian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell

South Pacific Shell
South Pacific Shell

South Pacific Shell

Unavailable

H 14.18 in W 29.14 in D 17.33 in

South Pacific Shell

Located in Rome, IT

South Asian Clam Shell of Tridacna Gigas, This clam was found off the South Pacific Ocean from the coast of South Asia.

Category

20th Century More Art

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.

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, great, good old patina, very decorative pair of objects to be used in various spaces.

Category

Vintage 1920s Asian Tribal Art

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

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

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

By Gabriella Binazzi

Located in Naples, IT

Delightful small Tridacna with brass base and trim. Jewelry box, emptying tray or can be used simply as a luxurious piece of furniture.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

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

Tridacna Gigi’s Clam Shell
Tridacna Gigi’s Clam Shell

Tridacna Gigi’s Clam Shell

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H 7.75 in W 18 in L 7.75 in

Tridacna Gigi’s Clam Shell

Located in Winnetka, IL

A large Gigas clam shell from the Pacific islands.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

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

Tridacna, Silvered Clam Shell
Tridacna, Silvered Clam Shell

Tridacna, Silvered Clam Shell

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H 4 in W 7.5 in D 12 in

Tridacna, Silvered Clam Shell

By Creel and Gow

Located in New York, NY

Tridacna silvered resin clam shell 12". Shell is unique and created by hand.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver

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 dramatic undulating edges that form a rhythmic, almost Gothic silhouette.

Category

Early 20th Century Organic Modern Garden Ornaments

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 ask for.

Category

Mid-20th Century American 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 Clam Shell. Perfect for American-style interiors, this impressive piece features intr...

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Nautical Objects

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

Infuse your space with the majestic allure of the ocean with this Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. Perfect for American-style interiors, this stunning piece feat...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Nautical Objects

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

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

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

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 the clam genus Tridacna that are the largest living bivalve mollusks.

Category

Early 20th Century Pacific Islands Natural Specimens

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, Shell H: 12 D: 19.5 W: 30.75 in Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, South Africa, Asia.

Category

Early 20th Century South African Other Natural Specimens

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 half with sculptural presence and elegant surface contrast.

Category

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

Materials

Shell

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 with exceptional visual presence.

Category

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

Materials

Shell

Extra Large South Pacific Tridacna Clam Shell with Gilt Painting
Extra Large South Pacific Tridacna Clam Shell with Gilt Painting

Extra Large South Pacific Tridacna Clam Shell with Gilt Painting

Located in Wichita, KS

Giant natural organic clam shell with gild gold painted interior.

Category

20th Century Asian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Gold Leaf

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 with a brass flute stand, however, it can be used simply as a luxurious piece of furn...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

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.

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.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Philippine Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

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

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 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 slight natural sheen.

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

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 Clamshell. Perfect for American-style interiors, this impressive piece showcases intrica...

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Nautical Objects

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

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

This is a set of antique giant clam shells. From Pacific waters, this wonderfully weathered trio of natural Tridacna Gigas display shells date to the late 19th century, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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

A very beautiful Giant Clam Shell ‘Tridacna Gigas’, in fantastic condition, a stunning rare decorative antique piece from the natural world.

Category

20th Century Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

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

Using a traditional technique by grinding with sand and a bamboo grinder, the pacific tribe would make these rings out of giant claim shell known as tridacna gigas. They would polish...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Pacific Islands Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Animal Sculptures

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 gigas) is a real feast for the eyes.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

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 ...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Nautical Objects

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

"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 (Tridacna gigas) with silvered bronze and polished bronze legs and head.

Category

Vintage 1970s English Mounted Objects

Materials

Other

Coral Clam and Quartz Sonnet Sculpture
Coral Clam and Quartz Sonnet Sculpture

Coral Clam and Quartz Sonnet Sculpture

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H 15 in W 16.5 in D 9.5 in

Coral Clam and Quartz Sonnet Sculpture

Located in Houston, TX

A masterpiece of collected cup and pillar coral, Tridacna squamosa clam shells, and a sea star are encrusted with African cactus quartz and calcite mounted on a 19th century neoclass...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bohemian Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Alabaster, Ormolu

Buccellati Sterling Silver Tridacna Small Shell Dish
Buccellati Sterling Silver Tridacna Small Shell Dish

Buccellati Sterling Silver Tridacna Small Shell Dish

By Buccellati

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage sterling silver Tridacna shell dish by Gianmaria Buccellati. Highly detailed small shell dish by one of the most prestigious jewelers in the world.

Category

20th Century European Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 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

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Gigas Tridacna Large Shell
Gigas Tridacna Large Shell

Gigas Tridacna Large Shell

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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 interior This shell came from an estate that had in its collection for many years.

Category

Early 20th Century North American Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell
Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell

Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell

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H 8 in W 21 in D 13 in

Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a vintage large clam shell from the South Pacific.

Category

20th Century Pacific Islands Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Gigas Tridacna clam shell
Gigas Tridacna clam shell

Gigas Tridacna clam shell

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H 7 in W 17 in D 10 in

Gigas Tridacna clam shell

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a beautiful white clam shell in wonderful condition

Category

Early 20th Century North American Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Large Tridacna  Gigas  Clam Shell
Large Tridacna  Gigas  Clam Shell

Large Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell

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H 9.75 in W 29 in D 19 in

Large Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful large Pacific clam shell, very professionally clean and ready for display. Exceptional natural object of art for display.

Category

20th Century Pacific Islands Garden Ornaments

Materials

Shell

Giant Tridacna Clam Shell
Giant Tridacna Clam Shell

Giant Tridacna Clam Shell

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Giant Tridacna Clam Shell

Located in Brescia, IT

Giant tridacna clam shell. Very good condition.

Category

Early 20th Century Oceanic More Desk Accessories

Complete Giant Clam Shell Specimen Tridacna
Complete Giant Clam Shell Specimen Tridacna

Complete Giant Clam Shell Specimen Tridacna

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Complete Giant Clam Shell Specimen Tridacna

Located in San Francisco, CA

Tridacna (giant clam) is a genus of large, saltwater clams, with striated shells with 4-6 fluted folds.

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20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

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

Large Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell, I

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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 overall very good condition with normal ocean weathering.

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Antique Late 19th Century Southeast Asian Decorative Bowls

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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.

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

Materials

Shell

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

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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

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Enhance your home with the stunning beauty of this Vintage Coastal Monumental Tridacna Gigas Clam Shell. Ideal for American-style interiors, this grand piece showcases intricate, lif...

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Mid-20th Century American Nautical Objects

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Shell

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Find many varieties of an authentic tridacna shell available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of shell, iron and metal, every tridacna shell was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tridacna shell — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each tridacna shell bearing modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Belleek Pottery Ltd. and Europa Antiques each produced at least one beautiful tridacna shell that is worth considering.

How Much is a Tridacna Shell?

A tridacna shell can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,994, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $20,000.