Oyster shell

Oyster shell found on river beaches were used extensively to replace glass. The flat ones were selected, dressed, shaped and slipped between grooved wooden battens and used for windows and large panels. Strangely enough this use did not spread to other parts of West Coast. The quality of light which passed through these openings gave the houses a very special atmosphere.

SHELLS WASHED ASHORE

SHELLS DRESSED AND SLIPPED INTO BATTENS

INSTRUMENT TO CUT SHELL

VERANDAH WITH SHELL PANELS

SHELL WINDOW

PANEL IN BALCAO