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Click here to subscribeJuvenilia.- Hoffmann (Dr. Heinrich) The English Struwelpeter, manuscript copy, "written and illustrated for the amusement of her nephews and nieces...by Aunt Mary", pen and ink and watercolours, some soiling and staining, contemporary cloth, [c.1870]; and 2 other 19th century manuscript pieces of juvenilia including copies of birds, shells, insects etc from Shaw's Naturalist's Miscellany by a young girl Harriet Lockwood in 1814 and an album of sepia pen and ink cartoons by W.J. Rawle, 4to (3)
A famille rose porcelain dishChina, Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912), Qianlong (1735 - 1796)finely decotated in overglaze famille rose enamels with in the middle a man in European costume with a yellow jacket is seated on a rock surrounded by flowers and playing an oboe; around him is a border of baroque scrolls and shells in rose-pink and pale blue; outside this is a border of cresting in red and gold. On the rim are European figures in compartments. Provenance: Portuguese private collectionReferences: Victoria and Alber museum London - ceramic room 137, the Curtain Foundation Gallery, C.31-1915 (accession number) - given by Lieutenant-colonel Kenneth Dingwall D.S.O, , Diameter: 20.5 cm€ 500 - € 600
An attractive late 18th / early 19th Century French giltwood Centre Table, with moulded mottled grey and pink serpentine marble top, the frieze carved with central scallop shells, scrolling foliage and trellis panels, upon cabriole legs headed by acanthus clasps and reaching to scallop feet, approx. 120cms wide x 76cms deep (47" x 30"). (1)
An attractive 19th Century French figural Mantle Clock, the top surmounted with elegant young lady resting, inset with circular enamel dial with Roman numerals, on a base embellished with floral and leaf decoration, approx. 46cms (18") high; An attractive 19th Century French ormolu figural Mantle Clock, the top with male resting against a rock with book in hand, over a circular dial with Roman numerals, the base decorated with shells and grotesque masks, approx. 43cms (17") high. (2)
James Bond 007 - Guns Plastic Goldeneye 007 cap gun with silencer made by Wicke on backing card; Marushin M84 metal finish blank firing Baretta boxed with blank shells and firing caps. (5)Please satisfy yourself to Firearms laws in your country and shipping restrictions before purchasing this lot.UK law prohibits the sale of imitation firearms with the following exceptions. Summary If you are wanting to purchase an RIF, then you must: 1. Be over the age of 18; 2. Belong to a historical re-enactment group of 2 or more people; and 3. Have valid PLI in place. The onus of satisfaction for the above criteria is, however, placed on the seller of the RIF. As the purchaser, however, you should be prepared to submit documentary evidence of the above on request for a valid sale.Condition Report: CR:- All in good condition. Marushin Baretta has a scratch on it
* Attributed to Thomas Bewick (1753-1828). A group of decorative cand tailpieces, 5 original wood engraved boxwood printing blocks, highly decorated with shells, flora and fauna, scrolls or celestial features, handwritten labels in pencil (late 19th or early 20th century) to sides reading 'T. Bewick, section border from Miss Bewick', 'T Bewick, Printers Ornament from Miss Bewick', 'T Bewick Very Early, Saint (?)', largest surface size 81 x 82 mm, smallest surface size 25 x 75 mm, accompanied with impressions taken from the blocks printed on modern good-quality handmade paperQTY: (5)
* Natural History. A collection of approximately 150 prints, mostly 19th-century, engravings, lithographs and prints of mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, insects, domestic animals and shells, including examples by or after Edwards, Buffon, Curtis, Sowerby, Howitt and Lizars, occasional duplicates, various sizes and conditionQTY: (approx.150)
Buonanni (Filippo). Numismata summorum pontificum Templi Vaticani fabricam indicantia : chronologica ejusdem fabricae narratione, ac multiplici eruditione explicata, at que uberiori numismatum omnium pontificiorum lucubrationi veluti prodromus proe missa..., Rome: Sumptibus Felicis Caesaretti, & Paribeni, Typis Dominici Antonii Herculis,1696, engraved vignette to title, 86 plates (13 folding) of coins, architectural plans and diagrams, some light toning to a few leaves, small wormhole beginning at P2 to end of volume causing minor loss to a few plates, together with:Buonanni (Filippo). Numismata pontificum romanorum, quæ à tempore Martini V. usque ad annum M.DC.XCIX. vel authoritate publica, vel privato genio in lucem prodiere, explicata, ac multiplici eruditione Sacra, & Prophana illustrata A P. Philippo Bonanni Societatis Jesu, Tomus Secundus..., Volume 2 (only, of 2), Rome: Ex typographia Dominici Antonii Herculis, 1699, woodcut vignette to title, 51 plates (6 folding) of coins, architectural plans and views, some light toning to a few leaves, some plates with spare spotting, both volumes uniformly bound in modern half calf over marbled boards, gilt lettering to spines, both spines lightly and evenly sunned, minor scuff mark to foot of spine to the first work, tall 4toQTY: (2)NOTE:Filippo Bonanni (1638–1725) was an Italian Jesuit scholar, naturalist, and historian, best known for his work in conchology. He was one of the earliest scientists to systematically classify mollusc shells and published Recreatio mentis et oculi in observatione animalium testaceorum (1681), the first comprehensive books on shells.
Donovan (Edward). The Natural History of British Shells, including figures and descriptions of all the species hitherto discovered in Great Britain, systematically arranged in the Linnean manner, with scientific and general observations on each, 5 volumes bound in 3, London: Bye and Law for the author and F. C. and J. Rivington, [1799]-1804, 180 hand-coloured engraved plates after the author, some offsetting and light spotting, light toning to a few plates, title dated 1804, 1800, and 1801 respectively, endpapers renewed, all edges gilt, contemporary tan calf gilt, with gilt armorial to centre of each cover of George, 6th Earl of Coventry (1722-1809), rebacked, original labels relaid, edges a little rubbed, 8voQTY: (3)NOTE:Nissen, ZBI 1147.
Wood (William). General Conchology; or, a description of shells, arranged according to the Linnean System, volume I [all published], London: printed for John Booth, 1815, half-title, 60 hand-coloured engraved plates, captioned in pencil, some spotting to endpapers, bookplate of Major General Apsley Cherry-Garrard (1832-1907), contemporary diced half calf gilt, one or two small stains, 8vo QTY: (1)NOTE:Nissen ZBI 4455.
Wood (William). Index Testaceologicus, an Illustrated Catalogue of British and Foreign Shells, containing about 2800 figures accurately coloured after nature, a new and entirely revised edition... by Sylvanus Hanley, London: Willis and Sotheran, 1856, 46 hand-coloured engraved plates (in clean condition), some spotting to text and endpapers, top edge gilt, contemporary green half morocco gilt, some fading to spine, joints and edges a little rubbed, 8vo, plus Supplement to the Index Testaceologicus; or a Catalogue of Shells, British and Foreign, London: printed for W. Wood, 1828, 8 hand-coloured plates, advertisements at rear, original boards, rebacked, some edge wear and stains, 8voQTY: (2)
Mawe (John). The Linnaean System of Conchology, describing the orders, genera, and species of shells, arranged into divisions and families: with a view to facilitate the student's attainment of the science, 1st edition, London: for the author, 1823, 37 hand-coloured lithograph plates, some light offsetting, abrasions from bookplate removal at front, contemporary half calf, joints splitting, small areas of worming, 8vo, together with Burrow (E. I.) Elements of Conchology, according to the Linnaean System, new edition, London: printed for James Duncan, 1825, 28 mostly hand-coloured engraved plates, some light offsetting and spotting to text, contemporary half calf, spine a little rubbed with some worming, partial fading to covers, 8vo QTY: (2)NOTE:First work Nissen ZBI 2740.
A stunning Boehm porcelain figurine featuring a pair of coastal birds in flight, gracefully perched above a detailed rocky shoreline adorned with realistic shells and eggs. This exquisite piece is part of a limited-edition collection, showcasing Boehm's signature artistry and attention to detail. The figurine is marked with the Boehm hallmark on the underside, confirming its authenticity and status as a limited-edition work.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 15"HCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
Each comprised of various shells and stones, some in the shapes of animals.Longest 21 inches (54 cm).No condition report? Click below to request one. *Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.Request a condition report
Created of various shells including Abelonem with geode and feathers, height 7 inches (17.8 cm), width 11 3/4 inches (29.9 cm); Together with three metalic leaf form brooches.Please note this lot is offered AS IS.Please note this lot is offered AS IS.Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and our Organization shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.Request a condition report
21st centuryOf triangular form, arranged with rows of white shells with white feather borders.Length 24 inches (60.9 cm).No condition report? Click below to request one. *Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.Request a condition report
The first in black and white beadwork with birds, the second in green, red, blue, yellow and white, the last in red and black. Heights of hats 17, 18 and 20 inches. with two metal stands. Together with a Yoruba beadwork lizard-form sash decorated with masks and a dog in red on a white ground within blue borders, the feet stitched with cowrie shells. Length 40 inches, width 9 inches.No condition report? Click below to request one. *Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.Request a condition report
Northern France, Champagne, Troyes, circa 1520 A.D. Rectangular window panel set in modern lead cames with loop to each upper corner; design of sea-beasts in profile with their curved tails bound with thick collars, conch shells between. 500 grams, 39.3 x 12.5 cm (15 1/2 x 4 7/8 in.). [No Reserve] with De Baecque Vente Aux Encheres, 5 March 2022, no.40.
Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years B.P. A pair of Charonosaurus sp. hadrosaur eggs on a matrix retaining evidence of the original leathery surface. 7.6 kg total, 26 x 14 cm (10 1/4 x 5 1/2 in.). From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection, 1990s. Property of a Cambridgeshire gentleman.Dinosaur eggs are known from about 200 sites around the world, the majority in Asia and mostly in terrestrial (non-marine) rocks of the Cretaceous Period. It may be that thick calcite eggshells evolved during the Cretaceous (145 to 65 million years ago). Most dinosaur eggs have one of two forms of eggshell that are distinct from the shells of related modern animal groups, such as turtles or birds; however, some eggs closely resemble the type of shells seen in present day ostrich eggs.
2nd-3rd century A.D. Comprising a plain hoop with hook-and-eye fastener, discoid shield decorated with filigree border of three bands of twisted wire and seven granules; to the centre, a bezel of spirally twisted wire; a broad hoop from previous pendant attachment. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery: A Collection of the National Archaeological Museum, Sofia, 1991, item 32, for type. 3.31 grams, 18.24 mm (3/4 in.). [No Reserve] Acquired on the UK art market in the early 2000s. From the David John Dennis collection of ancient jewellery. Property of a Californian, USA, collector.David Dennis started collecting items when he was a 10 year old boy during the Blitz in London gathering parts of nose cones from shells and other pieces of shrapnel that had fallen from the skies. After the war he turned his attentions to cigarette cards, postage stamps, bank notes, coins and eventually ancient artefacts, predominately Roman jewellery. Now living in Cumbria with his daughter he decided it was time to part with his collections.
2nd-4th century A.D. With 'swan-neck' junction; facetted, round-section tapering shank; shallow bowl shaped like a flask in profile. Cf. Riha, E., & Stern, W.B., Die Römischen Löffel aus Augst und Kaiseraugst, Forschungen, in Augst 5, 1982, for discussion; cf. Jackson, C.J., The Spoon and its History, in Archaeologia, vol.53. 19.7 grams, 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in.). Property of a Bedfordshire, UK, private collector. Accompanied by an illustrated collector's identification tag.The spoon's shaft tapers to a point; it was used for extracting seafood or snails from their shells. Spoons executed in precious metals were highly valued items in this period in history, so much so that historians and classicists see them recorded in inventories compiled for noble households. Cochlearia like this one have even been discovered in treasure hoards. The absence of Christian symbolism or of a Christian inscription on this spoon might suggest that it dates from a pre-Christian era, or that its owner/commissioner was pagan.
A shell cameo bracelet, Italy, set with five oval shells carved with muses, mounted in 14ct gold, length 17cm, British import hallmarks, date letter for 1976, gross weight 33 grams Two of the cameos are cracked.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.
A GROUP OF VARIOUS PORTMEIRION ITEMS to include a pair Gray's Pottery 'Portmeirion Ware' 'Tiger Lily' patterned rice (hairline crack to the lid) and sugar storage jars, height 17cm, a 'Gold Check' coffee pot, height 32cm (chip to the rim and handle, slight nibble to the lid, scratch to the pattern near the base), a 'Malachite' patterned dish with a gilt rim, diameter 10cm (slight wear to the gilt rim), a yellow 'Vinegar decanter' with a stylised dolphin pattern and gilded rim (no stopper, small chip to the rim), and an unmarked storage jar with printed sea shells and sea animals, height 12.5cm x diameter 11cm (hairline crack, signs of discolouration, chip to the underside of the rim), (6) (Condition Report: itemised conditions above, varying degrees of crazing across the items)
A CENTRAL AFRICAN KUBA MASK, CONGO, 20TH CENTURY of carved wood with apertures for the eyes, the outer surface partially covered with sheet copper at the front, a fringe of hair at the top, decorated over its surface with designs of white and turquoise beads enriched with small shells, the base with pairs of rattles, and additional flaps at the front and back decorated with further designs of shells and beads, 32.0 cm high
TWO VICTORIAN SILVER CHATELAINES, BOTH LONDON, 1873 one with shaped oval cartouche to clip pierced and engraved with shells and foliage around an engraved coat of arms and initials RJ, hung with four belcher chains ending in Albert clasps, S. Mordan & Co., 24.5cm long, the other with a shaped openwork cartouche to clip foliate engraved, hung with five short belcher chains ending in decorative swivel Albert clasps, Thomas Johnson, 13cm long; 156g
A Pair of 1960s Italian Lucite Nautical Table Lamps, with sea life inclusions, including crabs, star fish, shells and seaweed, unmarked,16.5cm high excluding fitments, with later shadesMatched Pair of 1960s Italian Lucite Nautical Table Lamps, with sea life inclusions, including crabs and shells, unmarked,22.5cm high excluding fitments, with later shades (4)1. Black ground lamp has minor surface wear, tiny nicks to base, glue visable on the join to the bulb holder. 2. Blue ground lamp has a nick to the front, some surface wear. 3. Clear ground lamp has a crack through the base, nick to front edge, dirty, some surface wear. 3. Clear ground lamp has an air bubble in the top shell, dirty and dusty, some surface wear.
• Extensive restoration over a number of years • Complete with original hardtop and storage frame • Comprehensive history file including new MoT test certificate Originally spotted by the vendor during a drive through the German countryside, this 190 SL was in classic ‘barn-find’ condition and had been in this state for a number of years, the result of a deceased spouse. After an equitable arrangement was arrived at, it was then imported into the UK in 1973, as per the original H.M. Customs & Excise document shown in the history folder. Including, of course, a number of other official import documents, including notification of vehicle arrival (NOVA). The official date of manufacture was later confirmed by Mercedes-Benz as the 21st March 1960, a formal document received after an extensive period of restoration with initial UK registration taking place in April 2016. MoT test certificates are also filed for 2015 and 2017 with a brand new one for the year 2025/2026 as well as vehicle tax from 2017 onwards, despite the zero historic vehicle cost. Almost all parts that were damaged or corroded have been sourced by official German and English SL specialists, notably rebuilt Solex carburettor kits, all suspension components amongst many more from SLS in Hamburg and Motorvation, a complete new subframe from AFL in London, Niemöller in Mannheim and bumpers, carbs, brakes and steering as well as numerous other parts and labour from Hilton & Moss in Essex. Much of the later restoration took place by Motorvation, a classic car restoration specialist based in Hertfordshire and established back in the 1980s. Over the past 40 years, Motorvation has been involved in classic car servicing, restoration, classic race/rally preparation and caring from a basic oil change right up to fast-road suspension set-up for a Goodwood Group 5 Lancia Stratos. Much work was undertaken including a rebuilt dynamo, a hood frame that was prepared for the preparation and fitting of all material panels to include the removal and re-fitting of the front windscreen and wooden dashboard sections. Quite apart from the complete engine bench-strip and rebuild in 2012, significant restoration of the coachwork has also taken place with new front floors, exhaust sections and other parts to fit. Needless to say, all bright-work has been re-chromed and refitted with magnificent reflective surfaces all round. Steering was built back up as indeed were the electrics throughout. In fact, from the suspension to the heater matrix and pretty much everything in-between has been stripped down, re-built and re-installed costing many thousands of pounds. If fact, going through the heavy Leaver-Arch file of invoices, the costs are significantly more than the reserve set by the vendor. Indeed, the process as a whole took, reportedly, nigh on 15 years. The rebuild was thorough and included stripping the engine down, polishing the crankshaft, resurfacing the valves and seats, re-boring the block and grinding the thrust faces to suit the shells. The radiator has been re-cored by the right people, Feltham Radiators Ltd. There were numerous issues to overcome but all were addressed methodically and correctly until the engine was fully installed and ready to run. This was all taken care of by Motorvation and Bob Harman Performance Ltd of Hertfordshire. Motorvation rebuilt the Solex carburettors although, at time of writing, they are still problematic and so Silchester Garage in Hampshire, well respected SL specialists are going through the car in preparation for the sale which will include the carburettors, headlights, some trim and various other elements that need tidying up. The interior appears to be in excellent condition with good but original front leather seating and completely re-upholstered fresh carpet, trim and all associated additional detailing. New Vredestein Sprint Classic tyres are fitted to each corner with matching chrome and painted hubcaps as well as an original (but worn) spare in the boot, even the correct jack is present. All instruments and lighting have been re-wired correctly and linkages re-aligned right down to the glove compartment lid and associated chrome strip. It has clearly been well restored over the years with body panels correctly by Smooth Classic Restorations and mechanically overhauled by a series of professional and dedicated specialists right down to the soft and hardtop. This represents an extremely fine example, well documented and arguably in one of the most desirable and marketable colour schemes. Furthermore, it benefits from a matching hardtop, something that is not always present with these W121's and certainly not easy to find. Supplied in splendid condition with a comprehensive history alongside and certainly an example that could carry off any amount of winner’s silverware. Consigned by Edward Bridger-Stille Interested parties should note that, once this car has been sold, it will be collected by Mercedes-Benz specialist, Silchester Garage, and have the works finished on the hardtop/rear-screen and fitted prior to delivery. All this to take place at the vendor's expense. EXTENSIVE RESTORATION OVER A NUMBER OF YEARSCOMPLETE WITH ORIGINAL HARDTOP AND STORAGE FRAMECOMPREHENSIVE HISTORY FILE INCLUDING NEW MOT TEST CERTIFICATE
African hardwood figure, standing, H.45cm; 2 busts, H.19.5cm the tallest; model of a Hippopotamus, W.21cm; rhinoceros, elephant, 3 crocodiles, Japanese bronze vase, H.21.5cm; set of 6 bamboo coaster, each decorated with a moth, in a holder with handle; glove stretchers, brass leaf dish, door porter, and 2 shells. (22)
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.
A Vitra Eames-style white lounge chair and ottoman, the shells crafted in light wood veneer and the covers in white leather with polished aluminium frames, no label, the chair measures approx 86w x 75 x 84 h cms. The ottoman measures 65 x 53 x 43 cms. Provenance: Property of a Kensington lady -
Set of Six Elbow or 'Tub' Chairs Attributed to Robin Day for Hille Designed and released 1967, these of the period, the shells with applied coloured leather or leatherette upholstery and raised on chromed tubular supports, no visible exterior marks.60.5cm wide, 53cm deep, 77cm highWear commensurate with age and use, the base of the burgundy chair slightly loose, would benefit from cosmetic attention but stable and ready to use, additional images available.
Coquilles, an R. Lalique opalescent and polished glass bowl, the exterior moulded in relief with four stylised shells, wheel etched mark to underside21cm diameterA couple of minor nicks to rim (barely visible), otherwise in good overall condition, very light scratching commensurate with age and use.