Vintage Collection Series-Clam Shell Shapes

But more wonderful than the lore of old men and the lore of books is the secret lore of ocean. H. P. Lovecraft
This quote may be the reason that the beauty of seashells in all shapes have been collected by many for so many years.
I'm seeing a resurgence of popularity in the clam shell especially,I think mostly because of it's simple shape.

Here are a few of my favorites that I found on Etsy, including a few new items from my own main shop.

Vintage double shell dish with handle, possibly by FB Rogers

  .http://www.etsy.com/listing/70250713

                                           Small vintage silver plate dish that I just listed.
                                                             I love the lines on this one!

                                                                                    

http://www.etsy.com/listing/73350504/vintage-silver-plate-clam-shell-dish

                           A beautiful hinged serving dish from MaudeAnd Lola found here;

                    http://www.etsy.com/listing/72930595/vintage-english-silver-clam-shell-butter

Vintage English Silver Clam Shell Butter Dish

           

                               I love this gorgeous brass box from experimental vintage found here;

                                      http://www.etsy.com/listing/56247535/vintage-keepsake-box



vintage keepsake box



 The clam shape can also be found in accessories like these...

Vintage gold shell purse clutch

  

80's White and Gold Gorgeous Clam Shell earings



             This cute bag is from lydias vintage and  perfectly paired with earrings by ramdasha!

                      

                         http://www.etsy.com/listing/49629090/vintage-gold-shell-purse-clutch



                http://www.etsy.com/listing/56608545/80s-white-and-gold-gorgeous-clam-shell