Shell size: Shells are between 8 to 12 cm across.

Shell Quantity: 10kg is likely to contain in excess of 200 shells ( 20 shells to the kg)
Side by side 10kg of shells is likely to cover an area an area of approximately two square metres.

Natural , selected, UK Sourced cleaned flat scallop shells in shades of pearlised white and pink/brown. Surprisingly the shells are the other half to the scallop deep or cup. Our clients have used these shells like pompadour wafers as a table centre decoration. In garden design the shells feature widely in shell grottos, and path edging as "pretty maids all in a row ! "

For food use ensure the shells are thoroughly cleaned before use. (The shells are dishwasher proof !)

Background: Scallops are marine bi-valves found in all the world's oceans. In total there are some 350 species many of them being highly prized as a food source.
Scallops are active swimmers and actually migrate the oceans

Scallop Shells in History: The scallop shell is the traditional emblem of Saint James. Medieval Christians making the pilgrimage to the apostle's shrine at Santiago de Compostela in Spain carried a scallop shell and would present themselves at churches, castles, abbeys etc. where they could expect to be given as much sustenance as could be picked up with one scoop.