Quahog Shells

The vast majority of shells are #1 or first quality. They are good shells with varying levels of purple typically on one side. There may be minor chips, but no major chips or cracks. These are sold by the half shell; they do not come in pairs. Each shell is approximately 4" to 4.5" long and 3" to 3.5" wide and weighs approximately 129 grams.The quahog (or quahaug) is native to the eastern shores of North America. There are specialist names for different sizes of this species of clam. The...

These quahog shells are fresh shells that have been washed in cold water and never heated. The shells have extensive purple coloring. These are sold by the half shell; they do not come in pairs. Each shell is approximately 3" long by 2" wide and weighs approximately 30 grams. These shells are smaller in size than the other quahog shells. The quahog (or quahaug) is native to the eastern shores of North America. There are specialist names for different sizes of this species of clam. The...

The select quality quahog shells are excellent shells with extensive purple that are highly sought after. There may be minor chips, but not significant chips or cracks. These are the top 5% to 10%. We do not upgrade from first quality to select if we run out of first quality. These are sold by the half shell; they do not come in pairs. Each shell is approximately 4" to 4.5" long and 3" to 3.5" wide and weighs approximately 129 grams.The quahog (or quahaug) is native to the eastern shores of...