Bear Paw Clam Shell Pairs Hippopus hippopus
Fabulous Vintage Bear Paw Clams!
Each shell is sold as a PAIR (2 matching halves), They are mainly a white/ ivory color, but have hints of tan, and wine red colors. They do show a beautiful raw nature of each shells life in the ocean. It truly gives each pair its own uniqueness.
Pictures show our 3-4" shells
Aka- Hippopus Hippopus, Horse Hoof Clam
**All of our shells are real & unique. The majority of the shells we sell are intended for crafting purposes & are not specimens (unless otherwise specified); meaning that most will show evidence of their lives in tum build up, etc. WE DO NOT SELL “PERFECT” SHELLS- our shells are natural, beautiful, & imperfect.
This item comes from the extensive collection of Shell World, a beloved business that operated for 45 years. Shell World specialized in shells, corals, and vintage maritime treasures, carefully sourcing its inventory during the 1970s and 1980s. We’ve had the opportunity to acquire the entire inventory from this iconic establishment, preserving the unique, vintage finds that have been cherished by collectors for decades.