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Giant Sea Shells

Giant South Sea Clam Shell
Located in Malibu, CA
Wonderful example of a giant clam shell from the Indian Ocean. The bleached white color and high
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Antique Early 19th Century Indonesian Garden Ornaments

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Shell

Giant South Sea Clam Shell
Giant South Sea Clam Shell
H 3.94 in W 12.21 in D 7.09 in
Giant Natural South Seas Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Bradenton, FL
Authentic giant clam shell specimen with its iconic sculptural form and sea inspired colors and
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20th Century Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

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Shell

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 Natural Specimens

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Shell

Giant Turtle Shell or Carapace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique gigantic turtle shell with its iconic variegated color tones, sea inspired form
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Sea turtle

Giant Turtle Shell or Carapace
Giant Turtle Shell or Carapace
H 44 in W 33 in D 14 in
Giant 34 Inch Fossilized Clam Shell
Located in Bradenton, FL
Authentic fossilized giant 34 inch natural clam shell. Clam shell has iconic sculptural form and
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20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Giant 34 Inch Fossilized Clam Shell
Giant 34 Inch Fossilized Clam Shell
H 12.25 in W 33.75 in D 24 in
Giant Whelk Conch Sea Shell Living Sculpture & Air Plant on Spalted Maple Base
Located in Chattanooga, TN
giant whelk shell plays host to an arrangement of purple and green moss. Look closely to see some
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2010s American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Shell, Maple

Giant 18 Inch Natural Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Bradenton, FL
Authentic giant clam shell specimen with its iconic sculptural form and sea inspired colors and
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20th Century Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

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Shell

Natural South Pacific Ocean Giant Clam Shell
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous natural giant clam shell specimen from the South Pacific Seas. The clam features fine
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20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Giant Victorian Taxidermy Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extremely rare giant Victorian taxidermy Loggerhead sea turtle England, 19th century The
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Taxidermy

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Tortoise Shell, Animal Skin, Epoxy Resin, Paint

Giant Victorian Taxidermy Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Giant Victorian Taxidermy Loggerhead Sea Turtle
H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 66.93 in
Large Black Lacquer Embedded Sea Shell Floor Vase Coral Philippines 45"
Located in Dayton, OH
lacquer, thoroughly embedded with small sea shells, their exteriors ground flush with the surface to
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Late 20th Century Primitive Vases

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Shell, Lacquer

Sea Collection Of Four Decorative Specimens Of Maritime Natural Formations
Located in Miami, FL
composed by the following; a double mollusk nacre shell, a giant oyster white shell, a white stony white
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Early 20th Century South Asian Mid-Century Modern Taxidermy

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Shell

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
there were many predators and prey was scarce. However, the seas were rich in fish, shellfish, starfish
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Decorative Art

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Other

English Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Shell Compote Pedestal Centerpiece, circa 1880
By Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Pearland, TX
, circa 1880. The shell exterior is a turquoise blue in the shape of a giant clam, with a mulberry pink
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Centerpieces

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Majolica

18th Original Italian Cabinet on Stand, Baroque Bargueno with Carey Inlays
Located in Miami, FL
furniture with sea turtle shell are explained by the shortage of material, it was necessary to import
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Buffets

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Bronze

19th C. Royal Copenhagen* Parian Aesthetic Movement Vase by Anna Plenge, 1870
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with a giant sea turtle at his side, holding a cornucopia shell vase. Overall Measurements: 13.5
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Antique 19th Century Danish Aesthetic Movement Vases

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Porcelain

Plank Table in historical wood by Danish Fine Cabinetmaker Malte Gormsen
By Malte Gormsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
excelled. For three hours Flaadebatteri No. 1 was shelled in a direct confrontation with Lord Nelson, who
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Pine

19th Century, Irish Marine Botany Specimens Made for the Niagara Falls Museum
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
items, including bipeds, quadrupeds, birds, fish, insects, reptiles, shells, minerals, and Native
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Art

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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Other

Antique Silver Artist’s Paint Box by Harry Atkin Sheffield 1892
By J Aitkin & Son
Located in London, GB
A stunning Antique Silver Artist’s paint box by Harry Atkin, Date Sheffield 1892. A Rare Miniature travelling paint box in excellent condition. The silver on both the outside and ...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on solid brass base, the shell is cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. Beautiful natural piece of art for ...
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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Brass

President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian Tea Table
By Albert Hadley, Sister Parish
Located in St. Louis, MO
President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian tea table Quite possibly the most important tea table in American History The famed, English Victorian tea ta...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Lacquer

Antique Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XVI style walnut chest of drawers with burl elm drawer panels, 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Burl

Antique Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Antique Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
H 34 in W 43.5 in D 21.75 in
3-Piece Newly Upholstered Blue and Gold Corner Banquette Seating with Fringe
Located in Austin, TX
This elegant 3-piece upholstered set would make a beautiful addition to any kitchen, game room, or breakfast nook. Crafted in the United States and constructed in straight, contempor...
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2010s American Benches

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Fabric, Foam, Wood

Large Natural White Coral Reef Specimen #4
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rare natural white sea coral specimen. Color is a natural white. Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great size for displaying in any decor.
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20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Coral

Large Single Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on genuine coral base, the shell cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. Beautiful natural piece of art for d...
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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Coral

Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell, professionally mounted on solid onyx marble base, the shell is cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. Beautiful natural piece of ar...
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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Onyx

20th Century Albino Turtle Shell
Located in Bradenton, FL
20th century Shell of an albino turtle.
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20th Century European Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell, Marine turtle

20th Century Albino Turtle Shell
20th Century Albino Turtle Shell
H 6.5 in W 14.5 in D 10 in
Natural White Coral Reef Specimen #3
Located in Bradenton, FL
A rare natural white sea coral specimen. Color is a natural white. Flat underside for easy display. This specimen is a great size for displaying in any decor.
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20th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Coral

Natural White Coral Reef Specimen     #3
Natural White Coral Reef Specimen     #3
H 13 in W 18 in D 8.5 in
Capiz Turtle Shell Form
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century turtle shell form crafted in capiz with striking stylized detail and presented on a custom metal stand. Height without stand: 20"
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20th Century American Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

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Shell

Capiz Turtle Shell Form
Capiz Turtle Shell Form
H 26 in W 16 in D 4 in
Faux Albino Sea Turtle Shell Scrimshaw with American Historical Vignettes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Faux Albino Sea Turtle Shell Scrimshaw with American Historical Vignettes Circa 1980s, Simulated Tortoiseshell The faux albino sea turtle shell scrimshaw sculpture is a unique an...
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20th Century Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Resin

19th Century Antique Chinese Turtle Shell Vanity Mirror
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is a rare and unusual antique, Chinese vanity mirror presented in a turtle shell. The mirror is in a mahogany frame, expertly carved with lotus flowers and mounted in a carved m...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Table Mirrors

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Marine turtle

South Pacific Natural Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Malibu, CA
Natural clamshell Tridacna Gigas specimen from the South Pacific. This piece is beautiful and sculptural on its own or would be a great container. This rare natural specimen with l...
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Antique 19th Century Garden Ornaments

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Shell

Selection of 2 Polished Tridacna or Giant Clam
Located in Leuven , BE
Selection of 2 Natural Tridacna or Giant Clam Provenance: Private collection Brussels 6 x 19,5 x 13 / 14 x 13,9 x 12 cm
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20th Century South African Natural Specimens

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Organic Material

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Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here we present a rare giant sea turtle shell with its organic form and variegated colors. One of
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Natural Specimens

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Sea turtle

Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell
Giant Antique Sea Turtle Shell
H 35 in W 25 in D 13 in
Giant Sea Turtle Shell, Antique Natural History Specimen
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique sea turtle shell carapace, natural history specimen. Great vintage condition with
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Antique Early 1900s Natural Specimens

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Shell, Sea turtle

Giant Clam Shell from the South Seas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful example of a giant clam shell from the Indian Ocean. The bleached white color and high
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Antique Early 1900s South Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

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Shell

Giant Clam Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Giant clam shell specimen with its iconic sculptural form and sea inspired colors and textures.
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20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Giant Clam Shell
Giant Clam Shell
H 13 in W 34 in D 22 in
Natural Giant Clam Shell
Located in Bradenton, FL
This is a very large, 32 inches, Gorgeous natural giant clam shell specimen from the South Pacific
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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

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Shell

 Natural Giant Clam Shell
 Natural Giant Clam Shell
H 10 in W 32 in D 22.5 in
Natural Giant Clam Shell
Located in Bradenton, FL
This is a very large, 36 inches, Gorgeous natural giant clam shell specimen from the South Pacific
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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

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Shell

 Natural Giant Clam Shell
 Natural Giant Clam Shell
H 21 in W 35.5 in D 14 in
Giant Clam Shell
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic original clam shell from the sea, not inhumanely raised on a farm. This particular shell
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Bathroom Fixtures

Giant Clam Shell
Giant Clam Shell
H 13.25 in W 30.75 in D 19 in
Giant Clam Shell
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic original clam shell from the sea, not inhumanely raised on a farm. This particular shell
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Bathroom Fixtures

Giant Clam Shell
Giant Clam Shell
H 8.25 in W 29.75 in D 20 in
Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen. Authentic antique turtle
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Antique 19th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Giant Antique Turtle Carapace or Shell
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen. Authentic antique turtle
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Antique 19th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Authentic Original Giant Clam Shell
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic original giant clam shell from the sea, not inhumanely raised on a farm. This particular
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Bathroom Fixtures

Authentic Original Giant Clam Shell
Authentic Original Giant Clam Shell
H 12 in W 28.25 in D 19.75 in
Antique Giant Clam Shell Seashell Bowl Compote Tridacna Gigas Ocean Nautical
Located in Dayton, OH
"The giant clams are the members of the clam genus Tridacna that are the largest living bivalve
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Early 20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Shell

A Large South Seas Clam Shell & Marble Pearl
Located in Bellport, NY
A large South Seas Clam Shell and Marble Pearl.When we matched this large clam shell with our giant
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20th Century Centerpieces

"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
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Vintage 1970s English Mounted Objects

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Other

Antique Turtle Shell Carapace
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen Authentic antique turtle
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Antique 19th Century Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Antique Turtle Shell Carapace
Antique Turtle Shell Carapace
H 22 in W 20 in D 8 in
Sea Shells in Blue, Oil on Panel Still Life Painting with Seashell Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
to it, highlighting it's orange neighbor, and upstaging the giant Conch shells vying for attention in
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2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

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Paint

Freestanding Giant Turritella from Italy
Located in London, GB
Freestanding giant Turritella from Italy. Turritella is a genus of medium-sized sea snails with an
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

Freestanding Giant Turritella from Italy
Freestanding Giant Turritella from Italy
H 14.18 in W 9.85 in D 7.88 in
Giant Original Natural & Authentic Clam Seashell Bowl, Basin or Planter
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic original giant clam shell from the sea, not inhumanely raised on a farm. This nice
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Prehistoric Serving Pieces

Antique Tall Decorative Tribal Art
Located in Dallas, TX
.  Made out of the shells of sea snails, giant claims and shark bones, using a traditional technique by
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Antique 19th Century Oceanic Tribal Tribal Art

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Shell

Antique Decorative Tribal Art on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
. Made out of the shells of sea snails, giant claims and shark bones, using a traditional technique by
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Antique 19th Century Oceanic Tribal Tribal Art

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Shell

Antique Decorative Art Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
.  Made out of the shells of sea snails, giant claims and shark bones, using a traditional technique by
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Antique 19th Century Oceanic Tribal Tribal Art

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Shell

Concrete and Bronze Centerpeice by American Sculptor Michael Butler
Located in New York, NY
deposits while the multi layered exterior resembles that of a giant clam shell ravaged by hundreds of years
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Sculptures

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Concrete, Bronze

Lithograph "Galatea" after Raphael's Triumph of Galatea, Framed, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
giant Polyphemus, after chancing upon the two lovers together, lobbed an enormous pillar and killed Acis
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Antique 19th Century Prints

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Glass, Paper

Giant Sea Shell Sphere
Located in Rochester, NY
A large scale and beautifully crafted large sea shell encrusted sphere dating from the latter part
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20th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Giant Sea Shell Sphere
Giant Sea Shell Sphere
H 17 in Dm 17 in
Giant South Sea Clam Shell
Located in Malibu, CA
Wonderful example of a giant clam shell from the Indian Ocean. The bleached white color and high
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Antique 19th Century Asian Garden Ornaments

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Shell

Giant South Sea Clam Shell
Giant South Sea Clam Shell
H 10 in W 27 in D 18 in
Giant Sea Turtle Carapace or Shell, 19th Century
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen; the top and edges likely
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Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Tortoise Shell

Natural Giant Clam Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Authentic giant clam shell specimen with its iconic sculptural form and sea inspired colors and
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20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Natural Giant Clam Shell
Natural Giant Clam Shell
H 13 in W 36 in D 23 in
Vintage Giant Horned Syracusan Spindle Triton Conch Sea Shell Snail Horse
Located in Dayton, OH
Aptyxis syracusana, common name Syracusan spindle shell, is a species of sea snail, a marine
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Late 20th Century Natural Specimens

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Shell

Giant Natural Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Bradenton, FL
Authentic giant clam shell specimen with its iconic sculptural form and sea inspired colors and
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20th Century Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

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Shell

Giant Natural Clam Shell Specimen
Giant Natural Clam Shell Specimen
H 10 in W 28 in D 16.5 in
Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen
Located in Winter Park, FL
A rare natural specimen giant clam sea shell with lustrous pinkish interior and nicely shaped form
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Urns

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Shell, Organic Material

Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen
Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen
H 16 in W 35.5 in D 24 in
Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen
Located in Winter Park, FL
A rare natural specimen giant clam sea shell with lustrous pinkish interior and nicely shaped form
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Urns

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Shell, Organic Material

Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen
Giant Clam Shell Natural Specimen
H 10 in W 32 in D 19 in
Giant Black Sea Fan
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is one of several surprisingly large black sea fans we are offering. One of mother natures
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20th Century Solomon Islands Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

Giant Black Sea Fan
Giant Black Sea Fan
H 48 in W 59 in D 5 in
Giant 28 Inch Natural Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Bradenton, FL
Authentic giant clam shell specimen with its iconic sculptural form and sea inspired colors and
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20th Century Asian Organic Modern Nautical Objects

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Shell

South Pacific Natural Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous natural giant clam shell specimen from the South Pacific seas. Features a lovely creamy
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20th Century Asian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

South Pacific Natural Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous natural giant clam shell specimen from the South Pacific seas. Features a lovely creamy
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20th Century Asian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

South Pacific Natural Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous natural giant clam shell specimen from the South Pacific seas. Features a lovely creamy
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20th Century Asian Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Shell

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
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Antique Early 1900s Asian Natural Specimens

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Shell

Gabriella Binazzi 1970s Giant Seashell Metal Swan Bowl Sculpture
By Gabriella Binazzi
Located in Atlanta, GA
or animals with a unique style. The seashell used here is a giant Tridacna, a genus of large
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Metal

Jere Style Brutalist Fantasy Sand Dollar Sea Urchin Sculptural Metal Table Lamp
By Curtis Jeré, Silas Seandel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. Authentic sea urchin shells act as lamp shades and are hugged secure by ribbons of metal. The lights give
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass, Metal

Pair of Venetian Grotto Silver Gilt Jardinières or Planters, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
, the jardinières or planters take the form of a giant clam shell supported by strapping mermen. The
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Early 20th Century Italian Planters and Jardinieres

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Silver Leaf

U. S. Grant Presidential Appointment, Signed July 22, 1869
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
seas. The eagle’s right talon clutches an olive branch. The eagle's left (sinister) talon holds a
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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Paper

Giant Natural Clam Shell ~ Genuine Sea Fossil
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful object 'd art, this genuine clam shell is oversized, categorized as a GIANT CLAM SHELL
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20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Morning Quiet
By Nakatsuka Issan
Located in New York, NY
special effects, such as gofun, a white powder made from sea shells, which he applied below the paint on
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Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Ink

Morning Quiet
Morning Quiet
H 70.6 in W 90.01 in
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Giant Sea Shells For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of giant sea shells for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of shell, metal and bone, all giant sea shells available were constructed with great care. Giant sea shells have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Baroque and Victorian giant sea shells are consistently popular styles.

How Much are Giant Sea Shells?

Prices for giant sea shells start at $175 and top out at $410,410 with the average selling for $3,600.
Questions About Giant Sea 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.