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Natural Matching Pair Whole Complete Giant Clam Sea Shell Tridacna Gugas 10"
Natural Matching Pair Whole Complete Giant Clam Sea Shell Tridacna Gugas 10"

Natural Matching Pair Whole Complete Giant Clam Sea Shell Tridacna Gugas 10"

Located in Dayton, OH

Beautiful complete natural specimen, Tridacna Gigantas / Giant Clam shell / fossil featuring matching top and bottom halves. White in color. Seven folds. Nautical, Maritime, beach d...

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A pair of Old  Giant Clam shells  Tridacna gigas.
A pair of Old  Giant Clam shells  Tridacna gigas.

A pair of Old Giant Clam shells Tridacna gigas.

Located in London, GB

This pair of giant clam shells are approximately 200 years old.

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Shell

Pair of Rare Giant Natural Clam Shells
Pair of Rare Giant Natural Clam Shells

Pair of Rare Giant Natural Clam Shells

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H 11 in W 33 in D 25 in

Pair of Rare Giant Natural Clam Shells

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful antique giant Tridacna Gigas clam shells, unpolished, in their natural state. Rare and extremely hard to find! May be purchased separately.

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Antique 1810s Pacific Islands Nautical Objects

Pair Vintage Giant Clam Shells
Pair Vintage Giant Clam Shells

Pair Vintage Giant Clam Shells

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Pair Vintage Giant Clam Shells

Located in Hudson, NY

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

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Collectibles and Curiosities

Pair of Giant Clam Shells
Pair of Giant Clam Shells

Pair of Giant Clam Shells

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

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

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Vintage 1930s English Nautical Objects

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

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

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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20th Century Oceanic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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

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

By Tony Duquette

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Tables

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

Pair of Natural Giant Clam Shells.

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H 5.91 in W 23.63 in D 13.39 in

Pair of Natural Giant Clam Shells.

Located in GB

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

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

Rare Pair of Exceptionally Large Antique Giant Clam Shells

Located in London, GB

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

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Antique Early 1900s Asian Natural Specimens

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

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

Located in Milan, IT

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

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Antique 1880s Italian Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Fruitwood

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

Monumental Matching Pair of Tridacna Gigas Giant Clamshells

Located in Milford, NH

A monumental matching pair of Tridacna Gigas or giant clamshells. The giant clams are the members of the clam genus Tridacna that are the largest living bivalve mollusks. This hard t...

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Early 20th Century Oceanic Garden Ornaments

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

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

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

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

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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Mounted Objects

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

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

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

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

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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Mounted Objects

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Pair of Giant Clam Shells
Pair of Giant Clam Shells

Pair of Giant Clam Shells

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Pair of Giant Clam Shells

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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Antique 19th Century Centerpieces

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

Pair of Sculptural Giant Clam Shells

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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Early 20th Century Polynesian Rustic Nautical Objects

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

Pair of Lucite-Mounted Giant Clam Shells

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H 11 in W 22 in D 15 in

Pair of Lucite-Mounted Giant Clam Shells

Located in North Miami, FL

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

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Sculptures

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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.