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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

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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. One shell is slightly larger

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Category

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. There is

Category

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

Category

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

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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

Category

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

Category

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

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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

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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

Category

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Sculptures

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Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

$3,177 / 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

Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints
Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints

Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints

By TASCHEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Foil

Natural Red Pipe Coral Specimen          #1
Natural Red Pipe Coral Specimen          #1

Natural Red Pipe Coral Specimen #1

$1,200

H 5 in W 10.5 in D 9 in

Natural Red Pipe Coral Specimen #1

Located in Bradenton, FL

Natural specimen of red coral reef. Color is a natural ruby red Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great size for displaying in any decor.

Category

20th Century Italian Organic Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Coral

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

Red Extra-Size Starfish, Océano Pacific, Ophidiaster Ophidianus

$838Sale 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

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

Natural Coral Mounted On 18th Century Fragment
Natural Coral Mounted On 18th Century Fragment

Natural Coral Mounted On 18th Century Fragment

Located in Bradenton, FL

A rather large hand-crafted sculpture specimen of natural coral branches mounted on a 18th century wooden fragment base.

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20th Century Italian Organic Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Coral

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

One Of A Kind Natural Clamshell Mounted on a Natural Coral Base .
One Of A Kind Natural Clamshell Mounted on a Natural Coral Base .

One Of A Kind Natural Clamshell Mounted on a Natural Coral Base .

By Joseph Malekan

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful natural clamshell with cream color patina, professionally clean and mounted on original natural coral base, with some accents of rock Crystal and citrine crystal . Come in ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral, Rock Crystal

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Paul Revere Coffee Pot
Paul Revere Coffee Pot

Paul Revere Coffee Pot

$1,285,000

H 12.25 in W 10 in D 5 in

Paul Revere Coffee Pot

By Paul Revere

Located in New Orleans, LA

Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Paul Revere Circa 1775 This phenomenal and incredibly rare silver coffee pot by the legendary patriot Paul Revere is one of only six armorial coffee pots ...

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Antique 18th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Studios New York Glass "Paperweight" Vase
Tiffany Studios New York Glass "Paperweight" Vase

Tiffany Studios New York Glass "Paperweight" Vase

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

A Tiffany Studios New York Art Nouveau ‘paperweight’ glass vase. White blossoms with pink millefiori florets sprinkled throughout a green pulled-leaf motif, all featured on a clear b...

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

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

Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.
Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.

Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.

By Jaguar Cars Ltd.

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

We offer you the chance of buying this breathtaking, rare Jaguar XK 120 which had its first road legal in february 1950. There has been built only a very little number of these cars,...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey

Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey

By Garrard & Co. Ltd., Asprey International Limited

Located in London, GB

This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked i...

Category

1990s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Tiffany & Co. Colonial Silver Flatware Service for 12
Tiffany & Co. Colonial Silver Flatware Service for 12

Tiffany & Co. Colonial Silver Flatware Service for 12

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Tiffany & Co. This exquisite 180-piece sterling silver flatware service for 12 by Tiffany & Co. is crafted in the distinguished Colon...

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Antique 19th Century American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Grand Tour wooden maquette, depicting the Tower of Pisa, Italy circa 1880
A Grand Tour wooden maquette, depicting the Tower of Pisa, Italy circa 1880

A Grand Tour wooden maquette, depicting the Tower of Pisa, Italy circa 1880

Located in Milan, IT

Miniature Wunderkammer Grand Tour architectural model, entirely handmade, in balsa wood and brass, depicting the Tower of Pisa. The bells made of brass are inserted in the final part...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Architectural Models

Materials

Brass

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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.
Questions About Pair Giant Shells
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In nature, you can find giant clam shells along the shorelines of the Philippines and in the Sabah coral reefs in Malaysian Borneo. To purchase giant clam shells, check out reputable online platforms, auction houses and antique stores. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of giant clam shells.