Rare Natural GIANT CLAM SHELL - 1. 5kg ‘Tridacna Gigas’ Incredibly
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:4466396 | Product Type: Shells |
| Era: Unknown | Region: New Caledonia |
| Material: Natural Sea Shell |
MASSIVE PRICE DROP AND $400 BUY IT NOW REMOVED SO I AM ACCEPTING OFFERS
FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME WITH YOUR LOCATION TO SEE IF WE CAN MAKE A BETTER DEAL ON POSTAGE- ebay defaults to Australia post and often there are cheaper alternatives
REALLY WANT THIS TO GO TO A GOOD HOME
Bought where it was found in New Caledonia.
An extremely difficult sale of my 100% natural, untreated, Large very old Clam shell ‘Tridacna gigas’
It is illegal to hunt particular giant clams as ...they are listed as an endangered species.
Here is a very rare chance to own a clam shell that once homed a clam that could have easily been older than you or I, maybe twice, three times that much. I was told this is a pristine pearl producing clam, by the lovely lady who was shell obsessed and knowledgeable whom sold it to me many years ago. This shell could be taken to an expert for an exact age range, a location, and the types of conditions it lived through. These fossils are amazing
This shell cost $800 about 4 years ago, and with minerals and fossils their prices don’t deteriorate, they go the other way.
Starting the Auction very low given what it is I have for sale,
Selling due to down sizing at home, and just not having the space to do an incredible piece like this justice
The shell weighs approximately 1.5kgs and has a length of approx 25cm and width of approx 16cm. This shell is also quite deep and could be used as a beautiful bowl/area to hold special keepsakes when it’s flipped upside down with the pearly white inside on show, or you can have the shell flipped the other way to show the raw, layered, coral patched outter shell, which is absolute Mother Nature and all her glory on show. If you know anything about giant clams, you will understand the importance and amazement of the lines in this shell, the layers, the co, oration changes, and the patches of once algae which the shell fed itself from. I truly admire shells, and this is by far the most stunning, intricate and unique shell I have ever seen. Please compare my shell to all other giant clam shells on eBay and online, nothing comes close in quality and aesthetics, and I’m sure you will understand that this was a very expensive buy for me and is worth a lot. This is one of the highest grade natural shells available. Unfortunately the certificate it came with was thrown out as I never thought I’d sell this. Please trust me when I say this was the hardest set of photos to do as NONE do this incredible piece justice. Nothing could except for seeing it in person. The shell is in 100% natural condition, no treatment, coating etc.
The only defect is a crack on one of the shells edged ripples (see pics). I honestly cannot say I, or anyone else has ever noticed it given the large scale of this masterpiece and the tiny nature of the defect. The inside of the shell has some natural colouration differences (see pics) the inside slowly darkens slightly as it heads towards my favourite bit, the knot! The shell looks in original condition. It has been used strictly as a display piece on a cushioned platform, in a no smoking, child free home.
I honestly cannot express how much you will not regret a cent you spend on this shell if you are a beach lover, shell lover or particularly a clam collector. This is of one of the absolute highest grade, highest quality, best of the best large natural shells I have ever seen and have been lucky enough to have owned. Now it’s time for someone else to be its admirer.
Hit buy it now for it to be posted in 24 hours!
Thanks for looking
FEEL FREE TO MESSAGE ME WITH YOUR LOCATION TO SEE IF WE CAN MAKE A BETTER DEAL ON POSTAGE- ebay defaults to Australia post and often there are cheaper alternatives
REALLY WANT THIS TO GO TO A GOOD HOME
Bought where it was found in New Caledonia.
An extremely difficult sale of my 100% natural, untreated, Large very old Clam shell ‘Tridacna gigas’
It is illegal to hunt particular giant clams as ...they are listed as an endangered species.
Here is a very rare chance to own a clam shell that once homed a clam that could have easily been older than you or I, maybe twice, three times that much. I was told this is a pristine pearl producing clam, by the lovely lady who was shell obsessed and knowledgeable whom sold it to me many years ago. This shell could be taken to an expert for an exact age range, a location, and the types of conditions it lived through. These fossils are amazing
This shell cost $800 about 4 years ago, and with minerals and fossils their prices don’t deteriorate, they go the other way.
Starting the Auction very low given what it is I have for sale,
Selling due to down sizing at home, and just not having the space to do an incredible piece like this justice
The shell weighs approximately 1.5kgs and has a length of approx 25cm and width of approx 16cm. This shell is also quite deep and could be used as a beautiful bowl/area to hold special keepsakes when it’s flipped upside down with the pearly white inside on show, or you can have the shell flipped the other way to show the raw, layered, coral patched outter shell, which is absolute Mother Nature and all her glory on show. If you know anything about giant clams, you will understand the importance and amazement of the lines in this shell, the layers, the co, oration changes, and the patches of once algae which the shell fed itself from. I truly admire shells, and this is by far the most stunning, intricate and unique shell I have ever seen. Please compare my shell to all other giant clam shells on eBay and online, nothing comes close in quality and aesthetics, and I’m sure you will understand that this was a very expensive buy for me and is worth a lot. This is one of the highest grade natural shells available. Unfortunately the certificate it came with was thrown out as I never thought I’d sell this. Please trust me when I say this was the hardest set of photos to do as NONE do this incredible piece justice. Nothing could except for seeing it in person. The shell is in 100% natural condition, no treatment, coating etc.
The only defect is a crack on one of the shells edged ripples (see pics). I honestly cannot say I, or anyone else has ever noticed it given the large scale of this masterpiece and the tiny nature of the defect. The inside of the shell has some natural colouration differences (see pics) the inside slowly darkens slightly as it heads towards my favourite bit, the knot! The shell looks in original condition. It has been used strictly as a display piece on a cushioned platform, in a no smoking, child free home.
I honestly cannot express how much you will not regret a cent you spend on this shell if you are a beach lover, shell lover or particularly a clam collector. This is of one of the absolute highest grade, highest quality, best of the best large natural shells I have ever seen and have been lucky enough to have owned. Now it’s time for someone else to be its admirer.
Hit buy it now for it to be posted in 24 hours!
Thanks for looking
