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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.

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

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. 

Hornby 00 gauge Incomplete Locomotives and tenders with parts some in original boxes (qty in 1 box), comprising in original boxes Locomotive body and tender shells Hornby West Country Pacifics R2294 ,R310,R2926, R2218, King Arthur R2853, unboxed tenders and tender parts (9), West Country and other Locomotive bodies (5), assorted wheels and other parts, F-G, Boxes F-VG, (qty in 1 box)

Hornby Lima 00 gauge Diesel Shunters and Express locomotives many incomplete (qty in 1 box), comprising Hornby early class 08 shunter 0-6-0 (3 two blue one green ), starter Diesel shunter 0-4-0 BR green D2412, Dock Authority Diesel shunter red 3 (2), Lima class 08 0-6-0 shunter (2 one blue one black), starter 0-4-0 shunter BR green D2785, semi-complete Hornby Class 47 Diesels (2), similar condition Class 37, Lima similar condition Deltic, similar Western diesel, Playcraft green D6100, assorted Locomotive body shells (7), assorted chassis (5), other parts, P-F, (qty in 1 box)

Grafar Minitrix and other N gauge Locomotives parts and body shells (qty in 1 box), comprising in original boxes Grafar 1839 Motorised A3 chassis, 1409 Motorised Hall chassis, 1655 Standard class 4 tank bodyshell, Minitrix 205 Standard class 2 Locomotive, Atlas Alco Diesel Locomotive chassis, Life-Like GP18 Bodyshell, empty original boxes (6), unboxed semi-complete steam and diesel chassis and locomotives (6), metal Grafar bodyshells (5), assorted plastic Diesel bodyshells (10), assorted chassis components (qty), P-G, boxes F-G, (qty in 1 box)

Hornby and other 00 gauge Locomotive Tender and Coach bodies and parts (107), Assorted plastic Locomotive body shells mostly Hornby (22), Tender bodies (59), Semi-complete Tenders (4), Semi-complete and Partial Coaches and parts (22), generally P-F, (107 pieces)

Hornby Hornby Dublo and other 00 gauge Locomotives Carriages and wagons (26 ), comprising in wrong boxes Hornby Dublo Standard class 4 2-6-4 Locomotive 2-rail with Tri-ang couplings BR black ex 3-rail 80054, similar matt grey, similar as LMS black 2590, Tri-ang 4F class 0-6-0 and tender BR black 43775, unboxed badly damaged Hornby Hall class Locomotive only red, assorted Locomotive body shells (3), Dublo Barnstaple box only, assorted Hornby wagons some in wrong boxes (11), Dublo 3-rail maroon coaches (2 both damaged), Tri-ang coach, starter wagons (2), white metal Tender conversion kits (2 different unchecked), P-G, boxes P-G, (26)

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 

† 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 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

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

A Victorian collector's cabinet of eight drawers containing butterflies, shells, beetles, etc.

A late Victorian mosaic craftware framed wall mirror with central bevelled circular plate within a wide border featuring shells, pottery and glass shards, set on a tin mount

A Newlyn copper tray of rectangular form. Repousse decorated with red gurnards, seaweed and shells. 22cm x 53cm.This tray is presented in good order, with some slight wear, apparently unmarked.

GEORGE WEISSBORT (1928 - 2013) A STILL LIFE fruit, sea shells and glass on a blue cloth. Oil on canvas on board, unframed. 33cm x 50cm

AN EXCEPTIONAL GOTHIC WALNUT TRACERY CARVED DOCUMENTS BOX, SPANISH, CIRCA 1470-1500. Rare Gothic Walnut documents box, having a mitre framed single plank lid with multiple recessed bronze shell shaped hinge and hasp studs, above a dovetail constructed box carved with intricate perpendicular gothic vaulting and lancet tracery The front panel carved with twin tracery Fleur De Lys flanking the original ornate bronze lock plate also with matching tracery designs and featuring a dragon headed hasp. Beneath is a full width drawer further carved with an oriel tracery interlace centred by original buttressed bronze lock with handle. The ends with matching lancet tracery centred by a Fleur De Lys, original ornate bronze handles all above an oriel tracery frieze and multiple base moulding. The plain back with further matching mouldings, visible dovetail joints and recessed bronze shell rivet studs for the interior fitted hinges. The interior opening to reveal a twin compartment, with exposed inset decorated bronze hinges. The quality of the carving and bronze metalware throughout, with the shells of St James of Compostella, used here as the motif on the hinges suggests a high status workshop, 33cm deep, 46cm wide and 28cm high. *CR No remarks.

Chinese carved mother of pearl table screen, late 19th Century, the shell carved profusely with figures, peony and fish, 22.5cm, supported on a carved wooden prunus blossom stand, height 30cm; also a Jesuit carved mother of pearl shell, 15cm diameter; and two carved shells, one inscribed 'Mother', the largest, uninscribed, 15.5cm (4) (Please note condition does not form part of the catalogue description. We strongly advise viewing to satisfy yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view and a condition report is not already available, please request one and it will be provided in writing).

An Art Nouveau silver square trinket box, the slight domed hinged lid with embossed detail decoration, the four sides with grills decorated with buds, shells and scrolls, opening to a gilt and velvet lined interior, supported on four bracket feet, hallmarked London 1904, makers mark for Robert Pringle & Sons, 6.5 x 6.5 x.5cm tall

Britains - Set 211 - Heavy Howitzer Team [1920 version], comprising: of 10 x Horse Team at the Walk in Light Harness, 5 x Drivers with Whips [one old repair at neck], Wire Traces, Limber with Lift Up Seat & Extended Towing Hook, 2 x Seated Gunners [additions], 18" Howitzer with Wheels for Field Operations [Khaki Finish] & 3 x Shell Chargers / Shells. Some minor paint chipping otherwise generally Excellent overall. [10 pieces]

Tribal Art - a Songye figure, the stylised triform physiognomy with pronounced features, 34cm high, Democratic Republic of Congo; another, Agni/Baule, 56.5cm high; another, decorated in polychrome and adorned with cowrie shells; another (5)

Victorian silver coffee pot, the domed hinged cover over a baluster body and shaped ebonized handle on a round foot, repousse decorated with scrolls, shells and foliate designs, Lambert and Co. London 1893, 793g, H25cm.

A pair of Art Deco glass and chrome Plafonnier, in the form of clam shells, 32cm dia. 

A Sepik River (New Guinea) stool, of crocodile form, the head inlaid with cowrie shells as eyes, carved masks to the side with cowrie shell eyes, 87cm wide painted with pigment

A QUANTITY OF SHELLS TO INCLUDE A LARGE CONCH, A WOODEN MODEL OF A SEVERN TROW OR BARQUE LABELLED "SMACK," MODEL SHIP IN A BOTTLE, ETC.,

A sycamore panel carved with three shells, possibly 19th century Italian, width 77cm

An Edward VII silver dish, of shaped form embossed with shells, leaves, flower heads, pineapples, etc., and pierced roundel decoration, Chester 1908, 3.02oz, 16cm diameter.

Two boxes containing sea shells various.

Cotton summer dress with daffodils and primroses printed on a blue ground, labelled 'Thomas and Jonathan of Canterbury  - Liberty' size 12, a navy polkadot dress with pleated skirt, shirt front, labelled 'Aquascutum', another navy polkadot shirt dress, a turquoise and yellow crimplene skirt suit with five lime green button fastening, a cotton dress with pleated skirt and matching sleeveless top, drawstring waist labelled 'Darea', a bright yellow crepe sleeveless top and short skirt and a navy blue sleeveless top and matching skirt printed with white conch shells (7)

Watercolour, still life of an artists pallet and shells, 24 x 35cm, together with a pastel still life , flowers before a window, monogrammed A.J.C., 49 x 36cm

Two framed oils, still life with abalone shells, signed Idris Thomas, 1907, and study of wallflowers, monogrammed V.W. (Vernon Ward?), largest 24 x 30cm

Large African Pakuba bwoom mask mounted with various beads and shells, overall height 78cm

British WWI Press Photograph of waggon train of 9" or larger Howitzer rounds, passed by censor titled "Canadians on the Western Front - 0. 978. Shells for our big guns.". Stamped 'passed for transmission abroad' and 'Acknowledge:- Canadian War Records.

A group of sea shells and coral specimens.

A pair of mid-century French Vallauris table lamps. In the Palissy majolica style, modelled in the form of large mussel shells with fish swimming inside, H23cm Condition Report: Both appear in an excellant condition for their age, no chips, cracks or restoration. Cable hole to the bottom half of one and to the base of the other, only one with cable, sold as parts. Please see photos for more details

▲ Nora De Rudder (Belgian, contemporary), a mussel shell chandelier, of recent manufacture, of tent and bag form, 80cm diameter40cm highCondition ReportFew small losses and chips to the shells. A few of the strands are damaged and hanging down. See additional images.

A collection of various sea shells and four Studio Pottery figures

A majolica part tea service formed as conch shells to include tea pots, milk jug and single tea cup. One tea pot lid bearing label for Kate Kearney's Cottage, Killarney.

Britains Ltd boxed diecast artillery models include an 18†Heavy Howitzer with automatic shellcase ejection and a 4.7†Naval Gun with shells. Includes soldier figurines with original packaging.