A Large Natural History Specimen of a Giant Clam Shell c.1900 sub-Curios The unique large sized hand

The unique large sized hand painted polychrome decorated models of seated spaniel dogs in wonderful floral sponged pigments of sky and peacock blues with filigree applied collars

’ and with a further stamp of ‘R

Forty years after its birth it was extended with an extra 10 beds including private wards

and one that fully deserves to bear fine jewellery within it

Two of the legs have been loose and then made sturdy again

A Large Natural History Specimen of a Giant Clam Shell c.1900 sub-Curios The unique large sized handOrigin: South Pacific Indian Ocean Period: Early 20thC Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1900 Height: 11 Depth: 18 Width: 27 (all at maximum) The large preserved giant clam shell (Tridacna gigas), with four vertical folds, surviving in beautifully weathered condition from the south pacific or Indian oceans and from the zeniths of the nineteenth century. The specimen is in super condition with very few chipped losses. She sits both ways, as it were, stably