These are shells that have been distorted into interesting shapes, usually intended as vases, or simply decorative sculpture. The varieties are endless, however fluting is common, as is the flaring out of the top inch or two of the casing.

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Excellent example, fluted & sculpted into a Gothic style.

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Shallow fluting, with a twist - literally!

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Uniformly compressed shell forming an ash tray

DECORATED SHELL CASES

SCULPTED

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