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Collection of Great War letters some send by T.G.Barrinton Ward, (Lieut?) a number while on active duty, both from France and Alexandria. 58th Division and Special Heavy Gun Det. appear on different letters and one from a Chamberlayne he describes life being "very dull, except when we are actually flying" he also mentions "The Germans have a nasty habit of throwing horrid little shells at us, that go off with a loud pop just in front of our noses" Dates range from 1915 to 1918. Interesting collection of c.20 letters, all with envelopes, some with censor stamps etc (20),

Evocative Message on WWI 1918 Xmas Card Reverse, dated 29/11/18. Written shortly after the Armistice "John" comments "how strange to be able to walk about with your head up without fear of being sniped by the Hun", "the silence after the eternal roar of the guns and bursting shells and the staccato chatter of the M.G's seem unearthly" "There are just seven of us left of the original Battn. that arrived in 1914. Each of us has been wounded at least four times. Tonight the seven of us are going into the village to celebrate, guess we have earned it. we chaps don't trust the hun" Written to Mum & Dad this sums up the experience of the Great War for the ordinary soldier.

GROUP OF JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS a mixed group of 16 unframed prints including examples by Kunisada, Yoshichika, Kunimaru, Hokusai Mangwa, and Surimono. Including two prints of sea shells and sea creatures.

A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF MILITARY JACKET BADGES, SHELLS, CLOTH BADGES ETC

A box of shells and coral including a large conch shell.

A box of sea shells

FOUR DOULTON CARRARA WARE VASES (4)Circa 1890'sComprising; a pair of vases painted with blossom, 19.5cm high; a bottle vase decorated with dragons beneath a green neck decorated with shells, 19cm high; a `Trial' vase painted in Renaissance style with grotteschi, 17.5 cm high. printed factory marks, various initials, the fourth vase also painted `Trial' in blackOne of the pair of vases with some glaze fritting to the rim. Otherwise in overall good condition with minor wear.

A pair of George II-style walnut and parcel-gilt pier mirrors, 20th century, each with a broken pediment flanking a shell surmount, with beaded and scrolling foliate detail, 55cm wide, 108cm high (2)Condition report: One with both top and bottom shells broken off but present - one held with tape. Chips, rubbing and losses to gilding. Splits and scratches to veneer.Shell section is present. One mirror plate with some foxing. Some losses, splits and wear. Please see additional images.

A GEORGE V ROSE BOWL with an undulating rim of shells and scrolls, a domed circular foot and a moulded girdle, by William Hutton & Sons, Sheffield 1911; 8.25" (21 cms) diameter; 17.75 oz

A GEORGE V ART DECO FOUR-PIECE TEA SERVICE with rounded rectangular bodies, angular handles, the rims with gadrooning and stylised shells, maker's mark "GM&S", Sheffield 1934/35; the hot water jug 7.9" (20 cms) high; 56.95 oz (4)

A GEORGE V SALVER of shaped circular outline with a decorative border of shells, scrolls and foliage, and a small presentation inscription, by the Alexander Clarke Co.Ltd., Sheffield 1919; 14.9" (37.7 cms) diameter; 36.6 oz

A SET OF FOUR MIDDLE / LATE PERIOD, OLD SHEFFIELD PLATED WINE COASTERS with part-fluted sides, gadrooned borders with foliate shells and turned wooden bases with inset bosses, engraved with a crest, initials and the motto "SPERO MELIORA", 1815-1820; (17.5 cms) diameter (4)

A pair of carved walnut open armchairs in the early 18th Century manner:, with upholstered stuff over cartouche-shaped backs and bowed seats, the shaped arm supports with birds head terminals and acanthus and husk decoration, on cabriole legs, headed with scallop shells, C-scrolls and foliage, terminating in claw and ball feet.

An Edward VII silver serving tray, maker Pearce & Sons, Sheffield, 1908: of oval outline, the centre decorated with flowers, shells and scrolls, enclosed by a gadrooned border with pierced carrying handles, 60cm wide, 2707gms, 87.04ozs.

A pair of large Dutch blue and white delftware cornucopiae wall pockets: in 18th century style, moulded with shells and acanthus, painted with estuary scenes with figures in the foreground, PVB/25 marks, 33cm.

A Derby figure of Neptune and a similar figure of Juno: Neptune standing by a large dolphin, the scrollwork base applied with shells and seaweed, iron-red crowned Derby mark and incised N299, circa 1800, 26cm; Juno with a peacock at her side, on square base, patch and incised marks, circa 1790, 17cm [minor loss and restoration] 2.

A Carved Section of Rock with Polished Fossil Ammonite Shells, 40cm wide

An early 20thC Lalique 'Coquilles' pattern Bowl, the glass bowl with moulded opalescent shell design, the bottoms of the four central shells forming feet, etched 'R LALIQUE FRANCE' and '2300' to base, 24cm diameter x 9cm high, possible restoration/ reshaping to rim.

A 19th century Chinese carved ivory brise fan, the twenty-one inner sticks and two guards featuring a central oval containing figures and trees, surrounded by figures amongst willow, pavilions and prunus, the tips featuring hermit crabs and shells beneath individual figures, the guards carved with dragons, guard length 19cm Condition Report: There are some old metal pinned repairs to both guards where they have both been cracked and repaired in at least two places (one guard and one stick with multiple pinned repairs and associated old ivory patched repairs and the other guard with one pinned repair visible). Areas of old discoloured glue are visible to repaired areas. Some slight and relatively minor losses to pierced fretwork to the sticks, the ribbon may perhaps be a later replacement, it has certainly been reattached to one guard, The quality of the carving is intricate, it is a very decoraative example and has been well executed.

A 19th century veneered bow fronted corner cabinet, the frieze decorated with marquetry shells above two panelled doors featuring threadwork and ivory escutcheons, opening to reveal three shelves, 117cm x 83cm x 53cm

Two boxes to include various rock crystals, geodes, and shells to include mother of pearl, coral etc

A pair of silver pin dishes in the form of shells and marked '925', together with a silver caddy spoon with Birmingham 1795 assay marks

A Pair of Victorian Gilt and Gesso Picture Frames, in Louis XV style, the sanded border decorated with acanthus scrolls, shells and foliage, externally 86cm by 75cm, internally 67.5cm by 57cm

A Chamberlains Worcester Porcelain Tray, circa 1830, of shaped rectangular form, painted with a spray of flowers on a gilt cailhoute ground with a scroll moulded border applied with naturalistically modelled and painted shells and coral, 34cm wideCondition report: One handle broken off and glued, two opposing corners broken off and reglued, eight short hairline cracks from the rim, two large cracks in the well, one shell with loss, and the glaze is crazed all over

BOXED BRITAINS No. 9745 155MM FIELD GUN, comprising green military body with silver detailing, 6/7 loose shells, barrel travelling clamp and spades, trial wheels breech loading, in original sliding tray, inner and outer all card boxes (very good)

ASSORTED TOYS, including boxed Hornby O gauge tinplate & clockwork no. 31 Passenger Train Set, boxed Britains no. 9740 18" Heavy Howitzer complete with 4 shells and shell case, boxed Britains Home Farm Series no. 4F Tumbrel Cart, boxed Merit Interplanetary Space Saucer, boxed Vanguards diecast replica Ford Capri, four boxed Marx Dr Who Dalek Rolykins and a Stereoscopic viewer with two Boer War cards.

A GEORGE II SILVER SALVER, by William Peaston, London 1752, the moulded rim interspersed by shells, raised on hoof feet, engraved with a large armorial. 31.5cm diameter, 27.2 troy ounces

A GEORGE IV SILVER WINE COASTER, by Edward Farrell, London 1821, circular, the gadrooned rim interspersed with shells and leaves, the turned wooden base with crested silver button to the centre. 17.2cm diameter

A GEORGE V SILVER SCENT, lacking maker's mark, London 1919, of large proportions, applied with female masks and engraved with shells and foliage, glass liner enclosed by a screw-off base. 15cm high

A Set of Four Shell-Encrusted Frames, late 19th/early 20th century, of circular form, applied with bands of various shells, the domed glass enclosing shipping scenes, 27cm diameter; A Similar Pair of Five-Point Star Frames, 23cm wide; A Pair of Four-Point Star Frames, 22cm wide; A Circular Frame, 15cm diameter; A Rectangular Frame, 18cm high; and A Horseshoe Frame, 19cm high (11)

A Shell Photograph Frame, circa 1900, of shaped rectangular form, applied with various shells, 15cm high; A Similar Larger Picture Frame, of rectangular form, 28cm high; A Similar Rectangular Box; An Oval Box; Two Cylindrical Pots; and A Shell Montage (7)

TWO BRASS DRESSING TABLE MIRRORS,framed, decorated with scrolls, shells and a cherub in relief, along with a metal box decorated with scrolls and cherubs (3)

Various sea shells crystal and fossils

A large collection of colourful shells (quantity)

A collection of glass and cermiac wares to include moulded glass and cermaic shells, Copeland food warming plates Stafforshire flatback figures with a horse, etc

A Sheffield Plated monteith, quarter girdle, the rim with alternating lion masks and shells, 24.5cm diam, c.1860

A George II style mahogany demilune card table, hinged top with segmented veneers enclosing a baize lined playing surface, straightened cabriole legs applied to the knees with stylised shells, ball and claw feet, 72.5cm high, 83cm wide, 44cm deep

A George II style mahogany demilune tea table, hinged top with segmented veneers, the edge carved with flowerheads, above a deep frieze carved and applied with shells, bell husks and scrolling acanthus, straightened cabriole legs, pad feet, 71cm high, 75.5cm wide, 38cm deep

A pair of Victorian Rococo Revival silver salts, as shells, cast rocaille bases, 11cm wide, Aitken Brothers, Sheffield 1876, 208g

A pair of George II style electro-plated table candlesticks, cast in the manner of Paul de Lamerie with masks and shells, 24cm high

A Victorian electro-type inkstand, in relief with strapwork, fruiting vine and shells, glass well, 27cm wide, Elkington & Co, c.1880

A fine George IV silver hot water jug, burner and stand, demi-fluted baluster reservoir, the hinged cover above an ovolo frieze and an outswept top with acanthus-capped shells, anthemions and gadrooned borders, acanthus scroll spout, the softwood handle with a reptilian terminal, circular plinth foot, the tripod stand with lion paw monopodia and enclosing a silver spirit burner en suite, 30cm high, Rundell, Bridge & Rundell (John Bridge), London 1823, 1kg 414g gross

A pair of World War One / WWI trench art artillery shells. Measures 17cm. Stamped Sept 1918 SP255 - 119A.  Measures 16cm tall.

FOUR GEORGE III SILVER MEAT SKEWERS The first with shells before the loop handle by John Lampfert, London 1766, 28cm (11in) long; one by Richard Britton, London 1816, engraved with the crest of Henderson of Leith; one by Samuel Godbehere & Edward Wigan, London 1791; the last by Richard Crossley, London 1794, engraved with the crest of Hamilton of Scotland, Cornwall, Kent and other places; the latter three engraved with crests 348g (11.1 oz) gross (4)

A GEORGE III SILVER SHAPED CIRCULAR SALVER RICHARD RUGG II, LONDON 1776 With a raised gadrooned rim, shells to the incurve, on three pad feet, engraved with a crest 23cm (9in) diameter 563g (18.1 oz) Condition Report: In good condition, minimal wear, crest crisp, marks good, no dents Condition Report Disclaimer

AN EDWARDIAN SILVER SHAPED CIRCULAR SALVER BARKER BROTHERS, BIRMINGHAM 1905 With shells to the scroll moulded raised rim, on three scroll feet 23cm (9in) diameter 381g (12.25 oz)

HERMES, CHEMINS DE GARRIGUE, A SILK SCARF Decorated with various animals, shells and plants, with rolled edges, in original Hermes card box DIMENSIONS: 89cm x 89cm Condition Report: Minimal signs of use, the box has a tear to one corner Condition Report Disclaimer

THREE NORTH AFRICAN NEEDLEWORK CUSHIONS 20TH CENTURY applied with cowrie shells, together with a pair of floral tapestry and silk cushions (5) 70cm (max)

A PAIR OF LARGE CLAM SHELLS (TRIDACNA), PROBABLY LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY (2) 62.5 wide (max)

A FRENCH ORMOLU 'VERSAILLES' HALL LANTERN LATE 19TH CENTURY with an open crown surmount decorated with fleur-de-lis and issuing a chain, the octagonal faceted body with bevelled glass panels and a hinged door, applied with shells and flowerheads, with a single light fitting, the base with bearded male masks and a probably later cone pendant 77.5cm high Provenance By repute, this was originally in Chelmsford Cathedral.

A COLLECTION OF SEA SHELLS with various specimens, including: a zebra murex shell and abalone (A lot) 26cm (max)

A PAIR OF FRENCH BEECHWOOD LONG STOOLS IN LOUIS XV STYLE LATE 19TH CENTURY each carved with shells, leaves and scrolls, on a lattice ground, with cabriole legs united by twin 'X' stretchers (2) 46cm high, 132cm long, 54cm wide

A COLLECTION OF SEA SHELLS housed in a pine collector's chest, together with two clam shells (A lot.) chest: 43cm high, 38.2cm wide, 25.5cm deep

A COLLECTION OF SEA SHELLS with various specimens, including: a star fish, tibia fusus and red abalone (A lot) 24cm (max)

λ A PAIR OF CHINESE ROSEWOOD HANGING DISPLAY CABINETS LATE 20TH CENTURY with fret decoration, each with a glazed hinged door, the interior with shelves and a collection of sea shells (2) 90.7cm high, 50.7cm wide, 12cm deep Provenance From the estate of Roland Baker deceased.

A COLLECTION OF SEA SHELLS with various specimens, including: a fusinus colus and a large conch shell (A lot) 54cm (max)

A Yoruba Eshu figure, Nigeria, West Africa, 19th/20th century, the simple robed figure with plain headdress and bead necklace, decorated with cowrie shells, 10cm high.Condition report: One string of shells apparently missing. General wear consistent with age.

BATTLE OF PORT ARTHUR, 1905. Edwardian photograph album containing around 35 original photographs of action at Port Arthur, including exploding shells, fires and ships. With other photographs of China and photos taken in the vicinity of Whitchurch Vicarage, Aylesbury, Bucks.

A rare Belleek First Period serving dish and covercirca 1863-90of oval form, the shell moulded with pink scallop shells and coral picked out in pale blue, printed factory mark in black,24.2cm wide (restored)Condition report: Some good restoration to the four slightly raised stems of coral to the underside of the base. The shell finial to the cover has also been broken off at some stage, with some further good restoration to the finial alongside the blue coral supporting the shell to cover this repair.

An assembled collection of sea shells and corals (a lot).