Shell Natural Specimens

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.

On of a kind pair of nautilus set in 925 sterling silver, with a highly refined garnish. They come from England, from the beginning of the 20th century. Beginning in the 16th century, nautilus shells from the Pacific Ocean became highly valued by collectors. In addition, with this valuable piece already in itself, the best craftsmen began to create true works of art, removing the outer layer of the shell to reveal the pearly interior surface. Either way, both in their natural state and worked by skilled goldsmiths, these shells began to conquer the Wunderkammer, also known as a cabinet of curiosities or a room of wonders. Very popular among the European bourgeois of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries were rooms or simply furniture in which they collected and exhibited exotic objects from all corners of the world. They became the direct ancestors of modern museums, especially those of natural history. They arose during the Renaissance and their collections were enriched thanks to the great geographical discoveries; They were further divided into four sets: naturalia, artificialia, sciencia and exotica. Naturalia refers to objects of mineral, animal and plant natural history; while artificialia are the objects created or modified by man. Some of the most impressive collections were managed to treasure, for example, Emperor Rudolf II of Habsburg, Ferdinand II of Austria or Tsar Peter the Great. Nautilus glasses...

Giga clam shell.

Antique grotto style natural seashell encrusted framed wall mirror profusely decorated with a wide variety of shells in overall beautifully aged surf...

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 would look fabulous in any interior setting. The famous Italian architect and furniture design Carlo Mollino had a pair in his villa "Casa Mollino...

Late 19th-early 20th Bailer shell pectoral, Mendi People, Papua New Guinea These large shell pectorals were worn ceremonially by men and women in Papua New Guinea - please see pho...

Antique sea turtle shell carapace, natural history specimen. Great vintage condition with beautifully aged color. From old private collection....

A large Gigas clam shell from the Pacific islands.

Tridacna gigas clam shell.

Late 19th-early 20th Bailer shell pectoral, Mendi People, Papua New Guinea These large shell pectorals were worn ceremonially by men and women in Papua New Guinea - please see pho...

Real natural and silver leaf sea shell sculpture.

Natural history specimen very large old horse conch sea shell measuring 17 inches wide x 9 inches deep x 7 inches high. Look at all pictures a...