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ANTIQUE #SA1003697

Tridacna Gigantea Complete Clam Shell

£875    $1,091    €1,050
This is a good sized complete and exquisitely formed clam shell with distinctive markings resembling rippling waves. It retains evidence of its life in the southern oceans, with seaweed and small shell crustaceans. The inside is a good white colour. clean and shiny.
 
The two halves fit together well making a complete clam shell. There is a small chip to the inside edge of one half, this can be seen in the photos, the general condition is good. This clam shell came from a private collection
 
A lovely example with immense decorative impact when viewed from all angles.
 
c. 1910
 
Width: 13.25'' 33.5 cm
 
Depth: 9.5'' 24 cm
 
Height: 7'' 18 cm
 
 
Internal Reference: D813
Antique Number: SA1003697
Dateline of this antique is 1910
Height is 18cm (7.1inches)
Width is 33.5cm (13.2inches)
Depth is 24cm (9.4inches)
Antique #SA1003697, shown on this page, originates from 1910. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
1910
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Hobson May Collection
Decorative Furniture and Accessories from the 18th to 20th Century
Cheshire
United Kingdom
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