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A vintage framed educational display showcasing the development of Imperial Cultured Pearls, featuring mounted oyster shells and pearls in various colors and stages of growth. The labeled pearls include Pink, Black, Silver, Cream, and Baroque, along with cross-sections of oysters at different ages. The display is housed in a decorative frame measuring 10.25"L x 2"W x 8"H. Marked "Made in Japan" on the reverse. A unique collectible for pearl enthusiasts and jewelry historians.Issued: 20th century Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.

A small collection of wicker, rattan and woven objects - including a Basotho hat (Lesotho); a vintage wicker basket (rim a/f); two woven jute shoulder bags, one with tan leather handles; two woven jute bucket hats; a wicker and bamboo scoop or colander; waste paper basket; and a wicker picnic basket containing sea shells and mineral specimens.

A pair of Elizabeth II silver butter shells with knives - William Suckling Ltd, Birmingham 1963, with three ball feet, 9.9cm long, the knives with shell terminals, weight 116g.

A large carved wood mirror - the frame with scallop shells between acanthus leaves, 152 x 121cm.

A large George III style carved mahogany tilt-top tripod table in the Chippendale taste, possibly Irish - probably late 19th / early 20th century, the circular, piecrust top carved with shells and floral swags, on a turned and foliate and gadroon carved column, the top stamped 'XXIII', on swept legs with conforming shell and floral carving, the pad feet carved with foliage and a cabochon, 87cm diameter, 72cm high.

An American sterling silver bowl by Gorham Mfg. Co. - early 20th century, impressed maker's marks to base, of lobed, circular form, the rim decorated with foliate scrolls, shells and anthemion, engraved monogram to well, 26.5cm diameter, weight 381g. (small dings and dents around base)

A collection of shells and coral - including cowries; a Venus Comb Murex; an Imperial Harp; a Tonna Sulcosa; an Episcopal Mitra; etc.

A box of collectables - including a bronzed spelter figure of a seated putto playing a flute; 11.3cm high; two modern cold cast bronzed resin figures; three stone eggs; two large polished Turbo shells; a Salter 'Silvester's Patent' flat iron; a horse brass swinger; a papier-mache figure of an elderly Cornish gentleman and his dog by Brenda Deacon of St Ives, 28.5cm high; etc. 

A collection of thirteen various South Seas necklaces - formed from bones, beads and shells.

AN EDWARDIAN SILVER BRITANNIA STANDARD SUGAR BOWL GEORGE NATHAN & RIDLEY HAYES, CHESTER 1905 With a shaped border, girdle, chased with flowers, fruit and shells, on three lion mask and paw feet 13.5cm 365g (11.75 oz)

Y TWO LARGE SHELL WORK DISPLAYS MID 20TH CENTURY The first as a Bonsai tree, primarily formed from clam shells, in a Giant Clam (Tridacna Gigas) planter base 100cm high Together with a second, designed as a large floral spray/display, in a straw work basket 55cm high

Britains 18" Heavy Howitzer artillery gun with automatic shell case ejection, 9740, in original box with six shells, together with a loose example.

One hundred and seventy five cal 22 rifle cartridges, to include shot shells etc. FIREARMS CERTIFICATE REQUIRED. WE CANNOT POST AMMUNITION.

+/- One hundred Devon minnow shells, twenty five Kynoch shells, six hundred spinner blades, five hundred treble hooks, beads and fifty spoon blades.

Six 38/357 CCI shot shells. FIREARMS CERTIFICATE REQUIRED. WE CANNOT POST AMMUNITION.

A quantity of Pigeon decoys - shells, full bodies etc.

Twenty CCI Mini-Mag 22 LR shot shells. FIREARMS CERTIFICATE REQUIRED. WE CANNOT POST AMMUNITION.

Mixed lot including a late 19th/early 20th century lignum vitae string dispenser, 20cm high, a collection of seashells including a Murex Ramosus conch shells, other conch shells, clams and scallops and various early 20th century and later leather purses 

A shell Valentine, c.1900, mounted with shells to each side, inset with a chromolithographic print 'Remember Me', 10cm wide and an ostrich feather fan, with faux tortoiseshell splines, 44cm (2)Condition ReportFair - some knocks to the Valentine.

A Victorian pierced silver bowl, Chester, 1897, of oval form, embossed with shells and panels, 31cm wide9.9oztCondition ReportMakers mark worn, otherwise good.

Fossils - a giant gastropod Campanile Giganteum, in a limestone block mixed with other shells, 52cm highCondition ReportRestored end. chips and wear.

Conchology: pair of Stripped King Conch shells, together with frog conch shell, Queen Chinch shell etc

A Miscellaneous collection of items including a cutlery box, brass candlestick, Staffordshire figures, a reception bell, oyster shells, clay tankard, small ornaments

Pair Minton oyster plate with printed floral decoration and pair Continental oyster plates decorated with shells with pink borders (4)

Three WW1 Period Trench Art Shells and Framed Medal, Nice selection of three British WW1 period trench art German shell cases. One 1917 dated has the Royal Engineers cap badge etched to the front. The other a 1918 dated example has the Royal Artillery cap badge mounted to the front with ‘161 Siege Battery’ and a list of its battle honours engraved upon the front. Lastly the largest shell of the three, has two typical British ‘tommies’ engraved onto the shell, very nicely done. Overall, Good attractive selection of shell cases. Also included is a framed copy of the Africa Star. Please note we are not able to ship this lot outside of the UK. Only available to bidders in the UK

WW1-WW2 Royal Navy Trench Art Shells, HMS Repulse, Two small shells in the form of trench art candle sticks. Both engraved with the HMS Repulse emblem and scroll. Good pair mounted upon a small stand and flared at the top. HMS Repulse a well known Royal Navy Cruiser which participated in the First and Second World Wars, Being sunk by a Japanese aerial attack on 10th December 1941. Please note we are not able to ship this lot outside of the UK. Only available to bidders in the UK

WW1 Trench Art Shell Cases: British 18Pr shell case dated 19 17 to base made into a jug with handle and spout, pair of vases made from German shells, larger French and one other decorated shell cases. 5 items THIS LOT CAN NOT BE SENT OUTSIDE OF THE UK

Trench Art : A selection of Trench Art to include pair of shells with dragons and flags standing 28 cms high, ash tray, inert German 1904 Pom Pom shell with head, 1916 bugle , ink well and Royal Navel College Plaque. We are not able to ship this lot outside of the UK

WW2 German Army Officers Belt: Grey metal claw buckle on brown leather belt being 100 cm long, WW2 1940 08 ammunition card box with label, WW2 1940 bandage, unopened tobacco and Inert flare shells. 9 items

Ca. 300 - 100 BC.A pair of stone weights in the shapes of shells. They feature intricate detailing on top and a smooth base.Size: 50-50mm x 40-40mm; Weight: 160g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

An embossed white metal bangle, decorated overall with a crowded design of flowering foliage and shells, 2.5" across.

Collection of Royal Albert 'Old Country Roses' ceramics to include a cat pomander, sugar bowl, rose posey baskets, trinket shells and dishes, jug, four cups and saucers, four side plates, two picture frames and two plates, diameter 20.5cm

A Royal Dux Pottery Centrepiece, modelled as a maiden holding a fishing net and seated on a rock between two large shells, pink triangle mark, shape number 1125, 35cm high.very minor chip to top point on conch shell, no visible cracks or restoration, general wear

Unusual perspex table lamp base enclosing autumnal leaves and nut shells etc. together with a Leonardo Collection figure of an African native woman with daughter

A jar containing a selection of shells, together with two colourful ceramic bowls

A believed late 19th century Majolica glazed ceramic teapot. The teapot having a twisted rope ceramic handle over a figurative lid with fish shaped finial. Decorated with relief shells. Unstamped.Measures approx. 20cm x 22cm x 18cm.

A mid 19th Century scrimshaw worked 'Turban' shell (Turbo Marmoratus) Mid 19th Century , possibly by C.H. Wood. Incised overall with designs and captions, including 'The Himalayan Screw Steam Ship', a short nautical rhyme and the Prince of Wales's feathers, and also 'executed with a common penknife', (8cm) high, undated but circa 1860.C.H. Wood specialised in producing worked nautilus shells, usually claiming, as with this example, that each was executed with only a simple penknife.

A mid 19th Century scrimshaw worked 'Turban' shell (Turbo Marmoratus) Mid 19th Century , possibly by C.H. Wood. Incised overall with designs and captions, including 'The Great Britain Steam Ship', a short nautical rhyme and 'Caduceus' (symbol of logistics), and also 'executed with a common penknife', (8cm) high, undated but circa 1860.C.H. Wood specialised in producing worked nautilus shells, usually claiming, as with this example, that each was executed with only a simple penknife.

A late 19th century oak collectors cabinet. The hinged doors opening to reveal three drawers, each containing a collection of small shells, with paper descriptions detailing dates and locations found, most dating to C.1869. Cabinet 35cm high, 30cm wide and 20.5cm deep.

This lot includes two distinctive handcrafted bracelets. The first bracelet features multiple strands of vibrant orange seed beads with a natural wood clasp, creating an earthy, bohemian style. The second bracelet showcases a wide cuff design, intricately woven with small cowrie shells, interspersed with colorful yellow and orange beads, lending it a lively, coastal aesthetic.Issued: 21st centuryDimensions: 8.5"LCondition: Age related wear.

TWO RARE CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE-ROSE TRIPLE SHELL SWEETMEAT DISHES (2)Circa 1765 After Bow porcelain originals, each modelled with a central dolphin handle above three scallop shells painted with flower bouquets beneath a spearhead border, 19cm wide by 12.5cm high. Footnote: two similar sweetmeat dishes are illustrated by D.Howard, The Choice of the Private Trader, p.131, no. 135.Provenance: Property of a deceased collector and thence by descentOne dish with chips to the end of the dolphin's tail. There are two fine haircracks to the rim of one of the scallop shells, the longest approx. 4cm length. Minor wearThe other dish with extensive restoration, including to the dolphin's tail, the platform on which it stands and to each of the shells. Minor chip to the small fin on the tail of the dolphin

A Victorian silver kettle on stand, in the Rococo style, the exterior decorated with acanthus, shells and scrolls, atop a stand with three cast foliate tendril pad feet, with an associated plated burner, all other component parts with corresponding hallmarks, Walter Morrisse, London 1853, height (with handle raised) 37cm, weight (sans burner) 1,793g/57.64ozt gross approxIvory Declaration Submission Reference Number: BBC4PV44

A Victorian silver bowl, of melon form, the panelled exterior decorated with foliate scrolls, with a cast and applied base and four scroll feet, decorated with flowerheads and Rococo style shells, William Hunter, London 1842, height 11cm, weight 371g/11.92ozt approx

A group of hallmarked silver wine labels, including three cast scallop shells, J B Chatterley & Sons Ltd, Birmingham circa 1970s, together with three others, combined weight 165.27g/5.31ozt approx

A Victorian silver salver, with cast and applied Rococo style border, decorated with shells and scrolls, atop three foliate scroll capped feet, George Adams, London 1858, diameter 28.5cm, weight 696g/22.37ozt approx

A Victorian silver presentation table snuff box, of rectangular form, with cast floral and scroll rim, the hinged cover with a cast and applied border of shells and foliate scrolls, raised in relief, with central cartouche and script initials, 'FWM' or similar, the exterior decorated with engine-turning, the gilt interior with presentation inscription, 'Presented to Mr Thomas W Marshall as a mark of esteem & respect Nov 11th 1858', Edward Edwards II, London 1845, length 10.4cm, weight 277g/8.90ozt approx

A nineteenth-century English silver die-stamped wine label or bottle ticket, decorated with foliate scrolls and shells, pierced for 'MADEIRA', Charles Reily & George Storer, date letter pierced through, London c.1830, length 6cm, together with a Phipps & Robinson oval bottle ticket, pierced for 'PORT', combined weight 35g/1.12ozt approx (2)

A pair of matching brass trench art shells dated 1915 and 1917

A large collection of sea shells in wicker basket

An indonesian carved short squatting figure of a maleinset with shells as eyes. mounted on metal base

An indonesian carved short squatting figure of a male inset with shells as eyes and beads to his chin. mounted on metal base

Two early 20th Century Royal Worchester blush ivory shells, largest 12 cm x 4.5 cm x 6 cm

A pair of 19th century Continental possibly French mother of pearl shell carvings, one depicting three children by the sea, (approx. 21cm wide), the other depicting a fisherman and two children, indistinctly signed A. ???, approx. 20.5cm wide, both in meal brackets for hanging. (2) Condition: some wear, nibbles and minor loss; natural cracks in shells and wear commensurate with age.

Rene Lalique (French, 1869-1945), a Coquilles pattern shallow dish, opalescent glass design of four shells, etched 'R Lalique France' mark to centre, 30 cm diameter.No damage or repair, some light surface scratches visible on close inspection. Sticky pads have been fixed to the base.

East Sepik, Papua New Guinea Blackwater or Kapriman Village region wooden war shield board with pigment, depicting incised geometric motifs with applied cowrie shells.Provenance: Indigo Gallery, Minneapolis; Private Minnesota Collection.Height: 64 1/2 in x width: 8 in x depth: 3 in.Condition: Wear throughout consistent with age including some losses to the pigment, several cracks and splits to the wood, and chips along high points.

Jade of an intense spinach-green colour, with light brownish flecks. Carved in the form of a thin rectangular plaque, decorated on both sides with delicate engraved details covered with gold pigment, which highlights the image against the dark green background. The front face shows the central image of the Buddha seated on a large lotus wheel with his legs in the ‘bhumisparsha mudra’ position and his left arm in his lap with his palm facing the sky. The deity, framed by a double circular halo, shows a serene expression, with closed eyes, long ears, hair in a high bun and a thin robe covering his body. Around her, a large celestial court is shown, made up of multiple figures, carrying offerings and ritual elements such as dorjes, food or Dharmas shells, and among them are elongated, fierce dragons, together with a cluster of ruyi clouds and lotuses in bloom. On the back is an elongated poem.The jade piece is set in a custom-made wooden frame of a reddish undertone with relief detailing. Qing dynasty (1644-1912) or later. Size: 44.3 x 14.5 x 30 cm

An early Victorian swing handled cake basket of shaped circular form, with a cast chased and applied rim of textural shells, flowers and scrolls, the segmented border decorated with flowers, scrolls, between two engraved cartouches, having a cast figural and floral swing handle and supported on leaf embossed circular foot, hallmarked for Dublin 1838, makers mark Robert W Smith, 33cm diameter, 1510gms

A Belleek china tea set with moulded design of cabbage leaf and shells, black mark to base, including large serving tray, teapot, two cups and with three saucers and a sugar basin

A pair of George V silver gilt casters. Daniel & John Wellby, London, 1910 & 1912. Of baluster form, the part-lobed bodies raised on gadrooned, circular feet and richly decorated with scrolls, shells and foliage, both engraved with lion crest, the domed covers with knopped finials, 12.5cm high, together with a pair of Victorian silver gilt salt spoons with shell terminals, London, 1898, Francis Higgins III, 9.9cm long; and a late Victorian silver gilt cream ladle with shell bowl and bud terminal, London, 1898, Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater, 13.1cm long, total weight approx. 9.8ozt (5)Provenance: Property from a UK private collection. 

Four George IV silver gilt candlesticks. Fenton, Allanson and Machon, Sheffield, 1824 and 1826. The four candlesticks (two 1824 and two 1826) richly decorated in the Rococo Revival style with scrolls, shells, flowers and foliage, the bases and removable sconces engraved with a viscount or viscountess' coronet, the bases with crests, the sconces with monograms, all die stamped and filled, 32cm high (4)Provenance: Property from a UK private collection.  Footnotes: cf: A very similar pair of candlesticks by the same makers (hallmarked 1823-24) can be seen at the V& A Museum, London, accession number 5719:1, 2-1901. Please see here: https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O79166/candlestick-fenton-allanson-and/