Clam Shell Glass Figurine with Pearl - Blue

This glass clam shell figurine opens its fluted blue shell around a frosted white pearl, a small coastal piece with plenty of charm. The two halves flare out in deep cobalt blue at their scalloped, beaded edges and shade to clear glass towards the centre, so the colour seems to pool and fade as you turn it. Ribbed grooves run from the hinge to the rim of both halves, as on a real shell, and the pearl rests at the front of the lower half, sitting in the open mouth. It stands 9.5cm tall, 11.5cm across and 11cm deep, a size that suits a shelf or table without crowding it.

It is at home wherever you like a touch of the seaside: on a bookshelf, a mantelpiece, a dressing table or a bedside table, or among other treasures in a cabinet. On a sunny windowsill the clear centre lets the light through while the blue rims keep their colour, and in the evening it gleams softly under a lamp. It sits happily with whites, sandy neutrals and other blues, bringing a quiet nod to the coast to a living room, bedroom, hallway or study. It also makes a pleasing gift, small enough to wrap easily and simple to place in almost any room.

The figurine is made entirely of glass, from the ribbed shell to the frosted pearl. It rests on the curve of its lower shell, freestanding on any flat surface, so it needs no stand, hook or fixing. To keep it bright, dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it with a slightly damp cloth and dry it afterwards; as with any glass ornament, set it where it will not be knocked. Group it with other blue pieces on a tray or shelf, or let it sit alone beside a stack of books, where the pearl at its heart draws the eye.

How big is the glass clam shell figurine?

It stands 9.5cm tall and measures 11.5cm across and 11cm deep, so it fits comfortably on a shelf, windowsill or bedside table.

What is the clam shell figurine made of?

It is made entirely of glass, with a ribbed cobalt blue shell that shades to clear at the centre and a frosted white pearl in the open shell.

Does the figurine need a stand?

No, it rests on the curve of its lower shell and stands on its own on any flat surface, with nothing to fix or hang.

What colour is the glass shell?

The scalloped rims are a deep cobalt blue that shades to clear glass towards the middle, and the pearl at the front is a frosted white.

How should I clean the glass figurine?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it gently with a slightly damp cloth and dry it afterwards. As with any glass piece, handle it with care.

Where would the clam shell figurine look best?

A sunny windowsill lets light pass through the clear centre, and it also suits a mantelpiece, bookshelf, dressing table or a cabinet of favourite pieces.