Monolithic Antique Giant Clam Shell 'Tridacna Gigas'

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Monolithic Antique Giant Clam Shell 'Tridacna Gigas'A striking monolithic antique giant clam shell or 'Tridacna Gigas'. With incredible patination, natural wear and pearly pale white interior. This wonderful antique specimen c. 1900, looks amazing displayed as a piece of natural history, but also doubles up to make a stylish champagne or wine cooler pour in the ice and place your bottles of fizz.

This beautiful piece of furniture features many alluring details

The hinged lid divided by interwoven studded leather straps into a grid of rectangular panels framing the date and initials

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Delicately patinated with lichen and in great condition with exceptionally sharp casting

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