Tridacna Gigantea Complete Giant Clam Shell Antique Hat Box this superb antique coal scuttle

this superb antique coal scuttle with its graceful and elegant lines is ready to place in any interior

This attractive English dome has the original velvet lining to the base and the glass

with original plumbing holes to the back

Frame: Width: 22" (57cm)

Tridacna Gigantea Complete Giant Clam Shell Antique Hat Box this superb antique coal scuttleThis 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