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λA Nepal wedding necklace fibre with numerous pendants with silver coloured metal and brass mounts, including shells, seeds, teeth, tusks, claws, glass and coins, 64cm long, and a Tibetan pendant, silver coloured metal, copper, turquoise and coral, 5.2cm wide, on a tube link chain. (2)

Two pairs of Yoruba Ibeji figures Nigeriaincluding a female pair, with carved Islamic tirah neck amulets and waistbands, with beads and shells, 31cm high, and a male and female, with differing coiffures, 29.5cm high. (4)ProvenanceZbyszek Plocki Collection, London.

A Naga bridal headdressManipur, Nagalandbrass, fibre bound with four protrusions each hung with a tapered panel, the main frame with two bamboo sticks, bound ribbons of Job's Tears seeds and beetle wings,33cm wide,and a Naga belt, woven fibre with brass plate, orchid stem, dyed cane and cowrie shells, 26cm high. (2)ProvenanceHansjorg Mayer Collection.PublishedJulian Jacobs, The Nagas; Hill People of Northeast India, 1990. p. 260.

Ten Naga sashesNagalandstrip woven with embroidered decoration, two including figures and four with applied cowrie shells,the longest 202.5cm,six Naga shoulder bags; two Kerami, Burma, a Naga body cloth, a Naga woman's skirt, with cowrie shells, an apron panel, with embroidered figures and applied buttons, a shirt and a panel. (21)ProvenanceHansjorg Mayer Collection.PublishedJulian Jacobs, The Nagas; Hill People of Northeast India, 1990. p. 299 (Kerami bags)

An Angami man's ceremonial dressNagalandcomprising a pair of woven rattan leggings, natural and red dyed with yellow orchid stem decoration, 28cm long, a chest ornament, with a wood panel applied black and red dyed hair with rows of cut edge cowrie shells, with a cloth, hair and cowrie shell mounted strap, 80cm long, a pair of arm bands, with cloth, hair and Job's Tears seeds, 18cm long, a pair of cotton and wool sashes, 186cm long and an ear ornament, of a metal cone with beetle wings, Job's Tears seeds and red dyed hair, with a reed mount, 23cm long. (8)ProvenanceHansjorg Mayer Collection.PublishedJulian Jacobs, The Nagas; Hill People of Northeast India, 1990. p. 236.

Two Naga bead necklacesKonyak, Nagalandcoloured glass beads, fibre and brass bell pendants, one with brass spacers and five shells, including the clasp, 31cm long, and the other with bone spacers and a shell clasp, 26cm long. (2)ProvenanceHansjorg Mayer Collection.PublishedJulian Jacobs, The Nagas; Hill People of Northeast India, 1990. p. 309. (brass spacers)

Three Naga men's boar's tusk torquesNagalandbound with natural and dyed leaf fibre and with square cut shells, two with carnelian beads, one inscribed NAGA, ASSAM and another 77138,18.5cm, 19cm and 19.5cm wide. (3)ProvenanceHansjorg Mayer Collection.PublishedJulian Jacobs, The Nagas; Hill People of Northeast India, 1990. p. 218.

A Naga body clothNagalandwith sixty-three squares of red dyed dog hair and twenty circles of cowrie shells,112cm x 151cm.ProvenanceHansjorg Mayer Collection.

A Naga necklaceAngami, Nagalandwith three carved chank shells, the largest with a fibre bound carved wood support to the back, and the two smaller with incised rows of dots, and with coloured glass and shell beads, with bone spacers, one with incised linear decoration,64cm long.ProvenanceHansjorg Mayer Collection.PublishedJulian Jacobs, The Nagas; Hill People of Northeast India, 1990. p. 332.

A Naga body cloth Nagalandwith ninety-six rectangles of red dyed dog hair and twelve circles of cowrie shells, the fringed ends with cowrie shells,115cm x 154cm.ProvenanceHansjorg Mayer Collection.PublishedJulian Jacobs, The Nagas; Hill People of Northeast India, 1990. p. 296.

A pair of Yoruba Ibeji figuresNigeriamale and female, with inset pin eyes and filed front teeth, the male with a cap and the female with a crested coiffure and chevron scarifications to the temples, both wearing glass beads, cowrie shells and a brass band,32.7cm and 33.2cm high. (2)ProvenanceZbyszek Plocki Collection, London.

Two Naga necklacesAngami, Nagalandcarved chank shells, coloured glass, shell and carnelian beads, the double shell pendant with a fabric bound bone support, 67cm long, the other with two shell slithers with incised dot decoration, one with a brass wire repair, 56cm long. (2)ProvenanceHansjorg Mayer Collection.PublishedJulian Jacobs, The Nagas; Hill People of Northeast India, 1990. pps. 330, 331.

Four Naga multi strand bead necklacesNagalandcoloured glass beads and fibre, one with cut edge cowrie shells and three with metal disc or coin clasps,33cm, 51cm (2) and 55cm long. (4)ProvenanceHansjorg Mayer Collection.PublishedJulian Jacobs, The Nagas; Hill People of Northeast India, 1990. p. 316 (the two blue necklaces)

A Naga man's apronNagalandcloth with a wooden baton through the top and stitched rows of cut edge cowrie shells, with a brass disc having a central spike with red wool,44cm high, 31.5cm wide.ProvenanceHansjorg Mayer Collection.cf. Julian Jacobs, The Nagas; Hill People of Northeast India, 1990. p. 273.

Nine Naga cowrie shell armbandsNagalandcane, fibre and cut cowrie shells, including three pairs and a matched pair, the longest 17cm, and a single with plaited bands of red dyed cane and orchid stem. (9)ProvenanceHansjorg Mayer Collection.PublishedJulian Jacobs, The Nagas; Hill People of Northeast India, 1990. p. 271.

A Naga necklaceAngami, Nagalandwith three chank shells, the larger with a fibre bound carved wood support and with a band of white glass beads, the two other shells with rows of incised dots, with coloured glass and shell beads having bone spacers, the two larger ones with incised dot and linear decoration,58cm long.ProvenanceHansjorg Mayer Collection.PublishedJulian Jacobs, The Nagas; Hill People of Northeast India, 1990. p. 332.

Two Yoruba male Ibeji figuresNigeriawith linear and chevron decorated caps, wearing glass beads, cowrie shells and a metal band,28.5cm and 28.6cm high. (2)ProvenanceZbyszek Plocki Collection, London.

A small collection of African trade bead necklaces glass, stone, agate, brass and pastic discs, and a graduated horn bead necklace, five wood bead rosary's, a Pende mask amulet necklace with cowrie shells and beads, and a Maasai goat charm, with a bone pendant and leather strap. (22)

Two Naga necklacesAngami, Nagalandone with a single carved chank shell, with incised dot and linear decoration, with blue glass, shell and carnelian beads, 44.5cm long, and the other with a double shell pendant, having incised dot decoration and with a bound bone support to the back and with coloured glass and shells beads, 34cm long. (2)ProvenanceHansjorg Mayer Collection.PublishedJulian Jacobs, The Nagas; Hill People of Northeast India, 1990. p. 330.

Five Naga head ornamentsNagalandwith pairs of shell discs, four united with coloured glass bead bands and one with fibre, three pairs of the shells with incised dot borders,30cm - 38.5cm wide. (5)ProvenanceHansjorg Mayer Collection.PublishedJulian Jacobs, The Nagas; Hill People of Northeast India, 1990. p. 233. (the four with beads)

A Naga necklace / waistbandKonyak, Nagalandcoloured glass beads and fibre, with four shells, one with an incised dot border, and with six wood ornaments with woven fibre and layers of natural and dyed hair, suspended with glass beads and a group of nine cast brass bells, on glass and brass bead strands, with fibre and a bone support, 80cm long.ProvenanceHansjorg Mayer Collection.PublishedJulian Jacobs, The Nagas; Hill People of Northeast India, 1990. p. 307.

A Yoruba ile ori lid house of the headNigeriacloth, cowrie shells, leather, mirror and wood,22cm high, and a Yoruba ile ori container and cover, leather and cowrie shells, with inscribed collection number M12. LAB.6242/N, 14.8cm high. (3)ProvenanceZbyszek Plocki Collection, London.

Two Naga shell and bead chest ornamentsNagalandcowrie shells, composite, glass and shell beads with fibre,52cm and 60cm long. (2)ProvenanceHansjorg Mayer Collection.

Three Naga necklaces Nagalandchank shells, coloured glass and shell beads, 37.5cm 53cm and 53.5cm long, and a Naga chank shell neck ornament, with string, 33cm long. (4)ProvenanceHansjorg Mayer Collection.PublishedJulian Jacobs, The Nagas; Hill People of Northeast India, 1990. pps. 307, 326. (thirteen shells, shell and red beads)

A Naga body cloth rongsusuAo, Nagalandstrip woven with five rows of red dyed cotton, the ends with tufts of natural and red dyed goat hair with applied cowrie shells,98cm x 194 cm.ProvenanceHansjorg Mayer Collection.PublishedJulian Jacobs, The Nagas; Hill People of Northeast India, 1990. p. 278.This cloth can only be worn by a man who has done the full series of Feasts of Merit and whose father and grandfather have done likewise.

A Naga sashNagalandembroidered cloth with five cast brass bells and coloured glass beads, 108cm long,a Naga double carved head chest ornament, hung with a pair of Janus heads, fibre and hair pendants, 21cm long, two Naga brass link chains, 35cm and 80.5cm long, a Naga coiled brass bead necklace, 32.5cm long, three pairs of Naga metal disc bells, another brass with a horn tapper, two Naga woven fibre armbands, another with applied cowrie shells, a Naga brass buffalo head pendant, a Naga brass bell on a red glass bead necklace, three brass disc pendants and a pair of metal rattle anklets. (23)ProvenanceHansjorg Mayer Collection.PublishedJulian Jacobs, The Nagas; Hill People of Northeast India, 1990. p. 260. (chains)

A Naga man's apronNagalandcloth and fibre with rows of stitched cut edge cowrie shells, with a metal disc having a central boss with a red cotton tuft,the apron 47cm long, 21cm wide. (2)ProvenanceHansjorg Mayer Collection.cf. Julian Jacobs, The Nagas; Hill People of Northeast India, 1990. p. 273

A Naga body clothNagalandwith sixty-three squares of red dyed dog hair and twenty circles of cowrie shells, a stylised figure and a double row to the corner,102cm x 160cm.ProvenanceHansjorg Mayer Collection.

Three Naga hip ornaments Konyakincluding one with a wood body, bound with natural and dyed hair with fibre, mounted with four horns and with a hair tail, with a pair of fibre belt panels with rows of applied cut edge cowrie shells, with a bone bar, 71cm wide, 79cm long, another with a pair of carved human head finials, each with a single horn ear ornament, the body with rattan, woven cloth and glass beads and a hair tail, 80cm long and the third with a pair of horns above two small relief heads and inset dyed hair tufts and a hair tail, 66cm long. (3)ProvenanceHansjorg Mayer Collection.PublishedJulian Jacobs, The Nagas; Hill People of Northeast India, 1990. p. 241.

A late Victorian silver butter shell on shell feet, Sheffield 1897 by Atkin Brothers, length 12cm, and five other silver butter shells, various dates and makers, total weight 363.9g.

A pair of late Victorian silver butter shells on ball feet, Birmingham 1897 by Harry Hayes, length 9.5cm, a pair of silver pepper casters of baluster form with half-reeded decoration, on ball feet, Chester 1899, height 9.5cm, and three other silver casters, total weight 388.5g.

FOUR DUNMORE POTTERY WALL BRACKETS CIRCA 1880 comprising a pair of mustard glazed wall brackets modelled as a female mask within a rocaille scroll border, flanked by cornucopia bearing fruit and wheat sheaves; a green glazed bracket, moulded with stylised laurel leaves on a scroll; a green glazed bracket modelled as a grotesque bearded male mask with scrolling details; together with a PAIR OF WALL POCKETS in a mottled green/brown glaze modelled as shells; and a turquoise green glazed shell dish raised on a round naturalistic base; all with various impressed Dunmore factory marks; together with TWO POTTERY WALL BRACKETS, one in mustard glaze modelled as acanthus leaves and one green glazed modelled as a lion with an open mouth AND A WALL POCKET MODELLED AS A MASK with the tongue sticking out, possibly Dunmore, unmarked (10) largest bracket 19cm high, shell dish 10.7cm high, 19.5cm wide The Maisels Collection of British Ceramics

GROUP OF FOUR TRANSFER PRINTED CERAMICS FROM 'THE SHIPPING SERIES' 19TH CENTURY maker unknown, all scenes within a border of sea shells and foliage, comprising a twin handled pierced basket printed with ships of the high seas; a shaped dessert dish printed with a scene entitled ‘Approaching Port'; two graduated plates each printed with a sailing ship within a square; all unmarked plates 25cm and 22.5cm diameter, basket 27cm wide From the Maisels Collection of British Ceramics

A BOXED BRITAINS 155MM GUN, NO. 2064 WITH SHELL CASE LOADER, SHELLS, ETC IN GOOD CONDITION - BOX WORN

An Edward VII silver twin handled cup, the border decorated with scrolls and shells, with two open twisted handles, on a cylindrical stem and outsplayed circular foot, George Wish, Sheffield 1906, 6.21oz, 12.5cm high.

A reproduction mahogany display cabinet, moulded dentil  cornice above astragal glazed door and glazed side panels, the projecting base with fielded cupboard door, shells to angles, flanked by quarter columns,  plinth base, 193cm high, 67cm wide, 43cm deep

A Carlton Ware three piece cruet set, in the form of an apple, pear and lemon;  others, crinoline lady;  shells;  etc

A pair of rococo silvered console tables, c.1700, Italian, each faux sienna marble top above a serpentine frame carved with ornate scrolls and shells,143cm wide51cm deep92cm high (2)Condition ReportThere is some overall rubbing to the silvering along the edges of the faux marble tops and the legs of both tables, but considered acceptable.The joints are strong with no excess movement or loss of mouldings.

A Collection of Various Fossils, Shells, Flints Etc

A pair of mother-of-pearl shells - framed and glazed, together with bead tapestry

An antique shop display box containing various old shells

Britains & Herald - 9499 'Tumbrel Cart' Plus Retailer Packs. Comprising set 9499, boxed; retailer pack for Herald H1720 'Wattle Farm Hurdles' (Cardboard sleeve containing 6 x original boxes, 5 appear full, 1 empty with missing end flaps); retailers packs for 9791 'Spare Ammunition' (contains 3 x sealed packs) & 9794 'Set of Shells' (contains multiple units, mostly full sprues). Conditions generally appear Excellent to Near Mint overall, contained in generally Good to Excellent packaging / boxes (9499 window has slight damage). See photos. 

Britains & Similar Makers - A Group of Spare Artillery Ammunition. Mostly lead/metal but also some plastic mortar shells. Conditions generally appear Fair to Excellent overall. See photos. 

2 pieces of silver baptismal shells with cross, longest 14 cm.

A DERBY FIGURE OF NEPTUNECirca 1765 Standing on an upturned shell with a dolphin at his feet, the high base encrusted with shells and coral, gold anchor mark, patch marks, 25.5cm highTrident lacking. Chips to thumb and forefinger of left hand. Minor nicks to tip of crown. Restoration and chip to end of dolphin's tail. Small chips to it's spine. Some small chips to encrusted shells, coral and seaweed. Minor wear to enamels and gilding

A GROUP OF ENGLISH PORCELAINS ( 9)Early 19th century Comprising; a Coalport three-piece part tea service painted with lozenges and sunbursts in gilt, iron-red and ochre, pattern No. 326; a Barr, Flight & Barr, Worcester, large cup and saucer printed with shells, impressed mark; a slop bowl bat printed with classical figures and a cup printed with two gentleman seated in a landscape and a country residenceCoalport part tea service, comprising;Teapot and cover- restoration and a white metal repair to the end of the spout. Some restoration to the inner flange. Some wear to the gilding. Cover with a fine haircrack around the base of the knop. Minor wear.Sucrier and cover- glued repair to one handle. Some staining and a chip around the inner flange. Some wear to the gilding. The knop of the cover has been restored at its base.Milk jug- handle has been restored. Small chip to footrim. Minor wear to the gilding.Worcester cup and saucer- the cup with a small chip to the outer rim. Minor wear to the gilding. The saucer with restoration and wear.Slop bowl- haircrack to the rim. Some wear to the black enamel. Some discolouration and grittiness to the glazeCup- some staining and specking to the glaze. Minor wear to the black enamel

A large collection of various sea shells

Two display cases, one having contents of various shells

This lot features a set of four antique oyster plates by Union Porcelain Works, each intricately molded to resemble shells and oysters. The set includes four round plates, all hand-painted with delicate shades of pink, blue, and beige. The markings on the underside of the plates show the Union Porcelain Works (U.P.W.) mark, along with a patent date of January 4, 1881. The design showcases excellent craftsmanship, with naturalistic details that evoke the charm of coastal living. These plates are ideal for collectors of antique porcelain and coastal-themed decor. Issued: c. 1881Dimensions: 8.5"LCondition: Age related wear.

A breathtaking sterling silver footed bowl by Whiting Manufacturing Co., adorned with a meticulously applied copper crab in high relief. The hammered silver surface enhances the craftsmanship, while delicate oceanic motifs, including cattails, branches, shells, and marine elements, encircle the bowl in stunning detail. The copper accents add a striking contrast, showcasing the artistry of Whiting Manufacturing Co. The base is stamped with the Whiting logo, STERLING, and the model number 880 A, ensuring its authenticity and quality. 750g. Issued: Late 19th to early 20th centuryDimensions: 3"H x 8" dia. Country of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.

An Italian gilt two-door display cabinet with fine decoration of pearl borders, garlands and shells, 20th centuryEen Italiaanse vergulde tweedeurs vitrine kast met fijne versiering van parelranden, guirlandes en coquilles, 20e eeuw182 x 134 x 45.5 cm

3 Ensorian chests decorated with shells3 Ensoriaanse kistjes gedecoreerd met schelpenH 10 cm

A collection of items: two Tibetan shells, one a nautilus (19.5cm) both with embossed white metal mounts and blue velvet interiors, a Barbara Cattle cake slice with hallmarked silver handle Harrison Bros, Sheffield 1987, a Victorian hallmarked butter knife, Birmingham, George Unite with mother of pearl handle, an ebony box with hallmarked silver corner mounts London, 1921 maker WR, a papier mache cased set of folding glasses, a papier mache lidded box and some coins.

A large Amethyst Cluster 16cm x 13cm, Anandalite Cluster, 2 x large Conch Sea Shells 22cm, Abalone shell along with a lighthouse shaped terrarium 46cm. (6).

A fine quality, heavy gauge five-piece Elizabeth II silver tea and coffee service - C. J. Vander Ltd., London 1963, retailer's stamps for 'H. H. Plante, Bury St', comprising a teapot, coffee pot, hot water jug, cream jug and covered two-handled sugar basin, decorated with chased bands of strapwork with shells, diaper panels and foliate pendants, the covers with a raised six-pointed foliate star, composition handles, the coffee pot 20.2cm high, gross weight 3271g.

Pair of Louis XV design gilt framed armchairs, shaped cresting rail decorated with shells and foliage, upholstered in floral pattern fabric, on shell carved cabriole front supports Dimensions: Height: 114cm  Length/Width: 72cm 

Barbara Hancock, Spiral Shells I, watercolour, signed and dated 88 bottom right, artist label, in a glazed frame. (26cmx32cm)

Chinese Mother of Pearl Gaming Counters, oval, circular, rectangular and fish shaped, approximately sixty-four. Shells, pendants, escutcheons, etc:- One Tray.

A Chinese porcelain octagonal famille rose dish, 19th / early 20th century, with barbed rim, painted in polychrome enamels with a pheasant, peonies and prunus blossom on a rocky outcrop, against a black ground, the dark blue border with peonies and shells, 30.5cm. diameter.

An Edwardian Mahogany Kneehole Dressing Table in the Sheraton Manner the top with wide satinwood banding, fitted three drawers inlaid with boxwood stringings, with brass lions mask and ring handles, the arched inlaid with shells motifs within chequered borders, on four square tapered legs, 42ins wide x 20.75ins deep x 28.5ins high