A Fine Pair of Early 20thC Giant Clam Shells antiques gesso flowers and scrolls

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A Fine Pair of Early 20thC Giant Clam Shells antiques gesso flowers and scrollsOrigin: South Pacific Indian Ocean Period: Early Twentieth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1900 30 As a Pair: 24 wide x 14 high x 15deep The complete, true pair, of preserved giant clam (Tridacna gigas) shells, of medium size, surviving from the south pacific or Indian oceans from the first half of the twentieth century. The shells are still beautiful and the wholes are largely in tact and their condition would be described as good. Each shell