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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

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

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

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/ 

A Continental rococo style giltwood wall mirror, 19th century, the frame decorated with shells and acanthus leaves66 x 37cmProvenance:Tanners, Kedington, Suffolk

A framed embroidery panel, 18th century, metal and silk threads on a silk cloth, the central vignette with scrolling frame and stylised shells depicting The Annunciation, the whole flanked by a border of medieval figures, daffodils or narcissus, hunting dogs and roses, set within a carved giltwood frame decorated with trail of oak and bay leaves42 x 50cm

A small Louis XV style walnut canape, late 19th century, with caned back and seat, the show frame carved with acanthus leaves, shells and flower heads on cabriole legs89 x 102 x 48cmProvenance:Tanners, Kedington, Suffolk

Ten suits of Indian (Rajasthan) Ganjifa playing cards, 19th century, circular with hand-painted detail of equestrian figures, animals and birds, 7cm diameter, in the original lacquered wood box with lid (worn); together with a contemporary pen and ink note describing their type and subject including shells, beans, bulls, turtles and fish Provenance: 8 Stanley Crescent, London, W11

A SELECTION OF BRASS SHELLS AND TRENCH ART ITEMS, this lot includes two pairs of shells, a match box cover with a RA emblem on the front, a pair of miniature candlesticks, a small brass bell and two inert bullets stamped to the base 37-85 PDPS 404

A pair of 22ct yellow gold earclips, cast in the form of shells, approximately 3.5cm long, total gross weight approximately 21.6g, stamped '22k'

A 19thC mahogany chest of drawers, the frieze inlaid with shells and a roundel, above two short and two long drawers, on a plinth with later castors, 95cm high, 114cm wide, 52cm deep. (AF)

A quantity of inert cartridges and shells, including 1970s 30mm cannon shells, a 1943 dated British .303 rifle cartridge, a 1915 dated German Mauser 7.62mm rifle cartridge, and 1970s 20mm cartridges.

A small collection of trench art shells, consisting of a French 75mm 1916 dated shell, bearing the Glengarry badge of The Royal Scots Blackwatch, engraved 42nd France, together with two engraved 75mm French shell cases, with casellated tops, and a pair of German 1917 dated 7.7cm shell cases, engraved with a portrait of a lady, flowers, and the words Sains Les Marquion. (5)

A replica Majolica pottery centrepiece, with pierced bowl, supported by three putti, and with oyster shells and scroll base, 26cm high, 24cm diameter.

A set of six Edwardian silver coffee spoons and the matching tongs, Josiah Williams & Co., London 1907, cased and a pair of butter shells, Elkington & Co. Ltd., Birmingham 1904, cased with the matching butter knives, approximately 224g

A German 17th Century silver-gilt Roemer, the bowl decorated with flowerheads, the stem with scallop shells, engraved initials and numbers beneath, 10.5cm high, approximately 126gNo signs of splits, holes or repairs. Overall surface wear throughout inline with age and usage. Some minor dents and bends, including to footrim. Some surface tarnish and wear to gilding. Initials and numbers to underside, aswell as indistinct marks.

Three sailors' shellwork valentines, of recent manufacture, two larger, each with a 10½-inch panel decorated with concentric bands and blocks of multicoloured shells, inscribed 'FARRIER HOUSE' and 'THE BARN HOUSE GREAT HOATH', with another, smaller,larger 28.5cm wide4cm deep28.5cm high, each in an octagonal glazed frame (3)Provenance: The collection of Charles Edwards and Julia Boston, Tile Barn, Northamptonshire.Condition ReportSmall 25.5cm wide x 3.5cm deep x 25.5cm high. Minor losses to shells, 'The Barn House' with a small section lacking. Ready to hang.

A Victorian shell-encrusted framed display, mid-19th century, the centre with an arrangement of seaweed specimens and a handwritten poem, signed 'J. M. Stewart 17/6/84',40 x 24cmCondition ReportSome chips and wear to the shells. Fading to the specimens. Water marks to the handwritten inscription. Frame with hanging fittings which appear in good condition and ready for use.

A pair of shell-encrusted composition stone baskets, first quarter of the 20th century, French, each of tapering ovoid shape with a swing handle, 62cm wide 35cm deep 44cm high (2)Condition ReportGeneral surface wear and weathering with age and use. Moss and lichen covering. Some breaks and losses to the shells. Both are structurally stable and appear in relatively good order.

Set of six modern Eames chairs by Vitra, grey plastic shells raised on birch supports joined by metal stretchers, moulded marks and labelled to underside, seat shell colour '25', each 46cm wide, 49cm deep, 81cm high.Qty: 6Condition report:All six remain in good condition. Shells are good without any splits, the legs and wire stretchers are all sound. Would benefit a clean but otherwise good.

Anthony Redmile (b.1940), an impressive amethyst quartz, malachite and shell encrusted mirror, 1970s, encrusted with assorted seashells and shards of malachite, and amethyst quartz, with plain rectangular plate, inscribed in ink ‘A. Redmile’ to one of the shells, midway on the left hand border, 94cm wide, 11cm deep, 140cm highLooks to be in very good untouched condition, possibly one or two small breaks and losses to some of the shells but nothing significant noted.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 

Assorted glass wares, large Grant's whisky bottle on stand, Golden Valley tobacco tin, shells and gemstones, etc. (1 box)

A Papua New Guinea Sepik River tribal headdress, the plaited cord mounted with boars' tusks, cowries and feathers, 45cm approx, to/w a gourd water carrier set with cowrie shells and a carved and sharpened stick (3)

A mahogany longcase clock the eight-day duration movement striking the hours on a bell with the twelve-inch break-arch painted dial indistinctly signed and having a gold painted chapter ring with black Roman numerals, the centre with a subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, the four corners painted with shells on a blue ground and a biblical scene to the arch depicting Moses with the Ten Commandments, with decorative blued-steel hands, the mahogany case with canted corners to the trunk, fluted columns to the hood, boxwood stringing to the case and surmounted by a swan-neck pediment, height 202cm.

Art. The Shell Collection: An Exclusive Collection of Signed Limited-Edition Lithographs of Shells. Shell Marine Service: 1980. A portfolio containing six lithographs, each measuring 12 x 9 inches approx., each limited to 560 copies, signed and numbered by the artist. (1)

A fossil group of sea shells.26 x 18 x 6cm At longest points. 1800 grams approximately.

An assortment of archaeological items. Including vases, vessels, modified shells, etc. (AF) largest H16cm

An impressive white metal salver, 18th century and later, the applied border decorated with foliage, shells and nautical motifs, bearing armorial engraving to the centre, standing upon three heavy paw feet, unmarked and assembled from separate sections showing several repairs underneath, tests as silver but with some heavy plate on repairs and paw feet test as plate, approx dia.49cm, 80ozt

A Derby porcelain figure, circa 1770, modelled as Neptune standing before a large fish on a shell encrusted and gilt heightened scrolling base, incised No. 299 verso, h.21cm, together with one other Derby figure modelled as Juno in standing pose with peacock at her feet, incised 119 verso, h.17cm. (2)Neptune with restoration to left arm, trident missing, some losses to shells. Juno head has been off at the neck, right hand has been off, missing tip of sceptre with poor restoration.

Early 19th century Rococo giltwood and gesso wall mirror, the frame decorated with curling leafage and shells, plain mirror plate (a/f) Dimensions: Height: 110cm  Length/Width: 77cm Condition Report:Various losses and breaks.

Victorian mahogany framed two-seat settee, shaped cresting rail carved with shells and C-scrolls, on cartouche carved cabriole feetDimensions: Height: 85cm  Length/Width: 132cm 

A FLIGHT, BARR AND BARR TWIN HANDLED CABINET CUP probably by Thomas Baxter, circa 1814-1816, gilded and painted with Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music, playing an organ, to the reverse a panel of shells, both panels within jewelled borders upon on a blue ground with gilt decoration, with a band of white enamel beads below the rim, painted marks and address for London House, 8cm high Condition Report:Two tiny areas missing gilt on the rimrubbing of gilt to the foot rim

† NIC COLLINS (born 1958); a wood fired stoneware twin handled dish covered in shino and ash glaze with feldspar inclusions and impressed 'snake' decoration, fired on shells, incised signature, diameter 32cm (including handles).Condition Report: Appears good with no obvious signs of faults, damage or restoration.

† NIC COLLINS (born 1958); a large wood fired stoneware flagon covered in shino and ash glaze, side fired on shells, incised signature, height 39cm. Condition Report: Appears good with no obvious signs of faults, damage or restoration.

A souvenir crested china figure of a military soldier on a motorcycle, china French 75mm field gun, two search lights and two souvenir shells (6)

Three cased / boxed N gauge locomotives to include Dapol ND-045 M7 BR Lined Black Late Crest 30128, Hornby Minitrix No. 212 Bo-Bo BR Diesel Engine and Peco GWR Collett 2238 Class 0-6-0 Locomotive & Tender, together with cased / boxed Tomix 6421 Track Cleaning Car (Blue), plus four cased / boxed N gauge locomotive shells including 2 x Graham Farish and 2 x Model Power examples

Very large collection of OO gauge model railway to include plastic trackside buildings, boxed Hornby Operating Turntable,m boxed Triang R23 Operating Royal Mail Coach Set, boxed kits, locomotive shells, spares & repairs, platform parts etc (6 boxes)

Collection of TTR Trix Twin Railway to include 6 x locomotives, over 60 x items of rolling stock (11 x boxed examples) featuring coaches, wagons and tankers, boxed track and points, plus Hornby Dublo and OO gauge accessories featuring locomotive shells, track, 2 x boxed Futaba Digital Radio Control System (FP-2NBR & FP-2VR) etc