Hinged shell
I have a lot of shells, mostly bought at shell shops at various beaches. I've had this one a long time, but always thought it was glued shut - some sort of closed clam or something. Imagine my surprise when I picked it up tonight and it opened! No pearl inside, unfortunately.
very nice - I can see where the whiter, thicker ridges came together and it makes sense.
ReplyDeleteI suppose the hinge was dried out and tough.
Yes, very tough, and the hinge looks natural - no plastic or metal or glue. I guess I should handle it carefully so it doesn't break apart.
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