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Britains 18'' Heavy Howitzer unpainted parts for approximately two guns with shells in box with 'National Scheme For Disabled Men' logo (box F) together with assorted loose figures including two horse drawn waggons one ambulance (generally F-P)

A Royal Dux porcelain figure of a shepherdess, a sheep at her feet, on a naturalistic base, numbered 352 with pink triangle lozenge to base, 30 cm high, together with a 19th century Minton majolica figure of a young girl, a full basket of shells on her back, mounted to a circular naturalistic base, 19.5 cm high, impressed marks.Qty: 2Condition report: Hairline crack to underside of the base of the Minton figure, the Dux shepherdess missing her crook. No other apparent damage or repair.

A Continental carved ivory walking cane, 19th century, the ivory grip carved with rococo style scrolls and shells with a nude female on a foliate scroll garter, above a pressed metal collar decorated with union flowers, on a slender ebonised shaft, 93cmCondition report: A repaired break at the angle of the grip, otherwise no obvious faults.

A pair of Indo Persian mother of pearl painted shells, late 19th century, each finely painted, one with polo players, the other with court figures, each signed, on later gilt wood stands, 12.5cm & 14cm diameterCondition report: Some small paint losses.

Marcel BroodthaersSocle Öl auf farbig gefasstem Sperrholz 100 x 30 x 30 cm. Monogrammiert und datiert 'M.B. 1967'. - Mit leichten Altersspuren.ProvenienzPrivatsammlung, Nordrhein-WestfalenAusstellungenAntwerpen 2019/2020 (Museum van Hedendaagse Kunst), Marcel Broodthaers, Soleil Politique, Ausst.Kat., S. 56 mit Farbabb.Paris 1991/1992 (Galerie Nationale du Jeu de Paume), Madrid 1992 (Centro de Arte Reina Sofia), Marcel Broodthaers, Rétrospective, Ausst.Kat., S.105 mit Abb.Anvers 1971 (Wide White Space Gallery), Figures anciennes et modernesDiese Arbeit wird im Rahmen der Vorbesichtigung ausgewählter Werke am 20.Nov./21.Nov. von 10-17 Uhr in unserer Repräsentanz in Brüssel ausgestellt.Marcel Broodthaers unterläuft in seinem Schaffen die gängigen Sehgewohnheiten und das überkommene Kunstverständnis in vielfacher Ebene, unendlich viele Bezüge zwischen seinen Schriften, Objekten und Installationen bilden ein Gesamtwerk von schier unergründlicher Tiefe, philosophisch-literarischem Anspruch und subversivem Humor.Der „Socle“, ein schmaler Holzsockel mit schwarzer und weißer Farbfassung, präsentiert zunächst einmal nur sich selbst sowie das plakativ angebrachte Monogramm des Künstlers mit der Datierung auf der schwarzen Frontseite. Das Künstlermonogramm wiederholt sich vielfach auf der weiß gefassten Seitenwand. Diese stetige Wiederholung des eigenen Monogramms findet sich vielfach im Oeuvre von Broodthaers, etwa in der 1971 entstehenden Installation „Miroir (La Signature de l'artiste)“. Darin werden die Bestrebungen des Künstlers deutlich, enge Verknüpfungen zwischen Text und Bild herzustellen, aber auch die gängigen Mechanismen des Kunstschaffens zu hinterfragen.In der 1971 in der Antwerpener Wide White Space Gallery ausgerichteten Ausstellung „Figures anciennes et modernes“ erfüllte der Sockel tatsächlich seine ureigenste Funktion und präsentierte Broodthaers' Glasgefäß mit Muscheln, „Pot moule coeur“ von 1966. Marcel BroodthaersSocle Oil on coloured plywood 100 x 30 x 30 cm. Monogrammed and dated 'M.B. 1967'. - Minor traces of age.ProvenancePrivate collection, North Rhine-WestphaliaExhibitionsAntwerpen 2019/2020 (Museum van Hedendaagse Kunst), Marcel Broodthaers, Soleil Politique, exhib.cat., p. 56 with colour illus.Paris 1991/1992 (Galerie Nationale du Jeu de Paume), Madrid 1992 (Centro de Arte Reina Sofia), Marcel Broodthaers, Rétrospective, exhib.cat., p. 105 with illus.Anvers 1971 (Wide White Space Gallery), Figures anciennes et modernesThis artwork is on preview 20.Nov./21.Nov. from 10-17 hours in our office in Brussels.Marcel Broodthaers undermines common viewing habits and the traditional understanding of art on many levels in his work; an infinite number of references between his writings, objects and installations create a complete work of sheer inscrutable depth, philosophical-literary aspiration and subversive humour. “Socle”, a narrow wood pedestal with black and white colouring, presents initially only itself and the strikingly applied monogram of the artist and the dating on the black front. The artist's monogram is repeated many times on the white side panel. The constant repetition of Broodthaers' monogram is often found within his oeuvre, such as in the 1971 installation “Miroir (La Signature de l'artiste)”. There the artist's efforts at establishing close connections between text and image become obvious, but also his questioning of the common mechanism of artistic creation. In the 1971 exhibition “Figures anciennes et modernes” at the Wide White Space Gallery in Antwerp, the pedestal actually fulfilled its most innate function and presented Broodthaers' glass vessel with shells, “Pot moule coeur” from 1966.

A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER BUTTER SHELLS, each on three shell feet, by William Plummer, London 1781, 14cm, 5.5oz (2) Condition report: both are dented/creased to the ends. Crests are worn. Several small dings and knocks. Marks are  bit worn.

A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER SUGAR BASIN AND CREAM JUG, with part lobed and foliate engraved decoration, by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield 1888, 6cm high; and a pair of Edwardian silver butter shells, with knives, Sheffield 1904, cased, 5oz overall.

A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER OVAL TEA CADDY, embossed with a continuous frieze of figures in a classical landscape, by Thomas Hayes, Birmingham 1895, 10cm high, 3.5oz, a pair of late Victorian silver butter shells, London 1895, a rectangular silver cigarette box, with engine turned decoration, Birmingham 1933, and an American silver dish with pierced border, stamped Sterling, 21.5cm diameter (5)

A COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE AND LATER SEAL FOBS, comprising an early 19th century seal fob, decorated with three colour shells, flowers and foliage, with turquoise accents and amethyst intaglio, (one turquoise deficient), a smaller gilt metal example, of similar design, two bloodstone mounted seal fobs, and a later 9ct gold example, first seal fob length 2.4cm (5)

A SECTION OF AMETHYST GEODE, mother of pearl shells, rocks and similar

Well Written and Emotive WW1 Diary Grouping of Reginald Sydney Barfoot 87th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery, the group consists of two diaries dating from 1916 and 1917. The first diary begins on 5th May 1916 when he first ships out from Southampton and arrives in Le Havre. The diary begins with his general day to day routine behind the front lines in France but soon then moves into service nearer the front, with many places he visited clearly named. He records the first horror of war he saw on the 21st May 1916, “went to Neuf-Berquin for rations, saw RFA man & horse in ditch, cart on top of both, man nearly suffocated with mud in his mouth & nose.” He goes onto note that he was excited the first time that he went into action with a artillery gun on 23rd May 1916, he continues to talk about German shelling and also he witnessed a aerial battle between German and British planes. He continues to describe actions and also mentions casualties including a Gunner Dixon and Gunner McGill. On the 31st July 1916 he enters into the diary, “3am, one man killed & two (home), picked up one man who was wounded in his side & one arm broken. Carried him to billet, cut all his clothes off, dressed his wound. 4pm shells dropping all around. 10 or 12 more men injured. Two (civilians) killed. Men all leave billet”. On the 30th September 1916 on being split from his battery, he was engaged by the enemy, “3am Column officer arrived and directed us to Btty position. It was a very exciting time, shells were dropping all around us on the (corner) when we were unloading, 2 machine guns opened fire behind us. I thought my last hours had come”. You start to notice that the entries in the first diary start to get shorter, probably as the reality of war is starting to kick in and the initial jubilance of doing his bit for King & Country wears off. The first diary ends on Christmas day 1916. The second diary starts with a few entries behind the lines in camp and then on 16th January he makes reference to British tanks, “and then onto Thiepval, saw the tanks stuck hard in German trench, went down the Huns dug out, holes 50ft deep”. He was promoted to Sergeant in February 1917 and witnessed the fate of a Royal Flying Corps pilot in March 1917, “one of our fighting planes brought down by the Hun and burnt to a cinder near the Btty”. The diary continues but with very short entries, this is possibly an indication of his mood at the time. It does however give a good insight into the combat the battery was involved in during the 1917 period. The last entries in the second diary are very short, “SOS call 7pm Fritz attacked” and “A Fritz plane brought down in flames in front of battery”. Accompanying the diaries is a small selection of original paperwork relating to his military service, pre-war sketch book with pen and ink comical sketches and a sketch of a women, possibly his sister, who he makes reference to many times in the diaries. Also with the grouping is a typed transcript of both diaries and some photocopied research relating to his service. The diaries are hand written in pencil but are still readable, the first diary does have some pages missing. Overall a very interesting and well written pair of diaries which is unusual to find for a enlisted man. The diaries give a good insight in to the daily operations of his battery during the 1916 and 1917 period with many enlisted men and officers mentioned by name.

A Bow porcelain pickle dish or sweetmeat stand, the 4 shells decorated in blue with a grape and vine design, 12cm high

A pair of George II silver shaped circular waiters by William Peaston, London 1748, the raised moulded rims with shells at intervals, each on three pad feet, engraved with a crest, 16.5cm (6 1/2in) diameter, 438g (14.1 oz) The crest for ADAMS, BAKER, CANNING, DANSCY, EDRIDGE, FARQUHAR, GERMIN, HAGART, INGOWVILLE, JARVEIS, KENAN, LAMB, MATHISSON, NANNEY, O'DONLEVY, PARKER, RAINES, SALTREN, TAPPIN, VAUGHAN, WESTENRA and many other families.

A pair of George II silver shaped circular waiters by Joseph Sanders, London 1745, the raised moulded rims with shells at intervals, each on three scroll feet, engraved with a shield, 16.5cm (6 1/2in) diameter, 429g (13.8 oz)The crest for de SOUZA, BARKER, DANIEL, DAVIELLE, MARKE. 

A George IV silver shaped circular pedestal basket by Joseph Craddock, London 1821, the reeded swing handle with applied fruiting vine, flowers and wheat, the applied rim with flowers , scroll foliage and shells, the bowl lobed, on a circular foot with an acanthus band, 30.5cm (12in) diameter, 1141g (36.7 oz)

A George III silver shaped circular salver by Richard Rugg I, London 1768, the oval beaded raised rim with scrolls and leafage and shells at intervals, the incurve moulded with scrolls and shells, engraved with arms accolly, on four ball-and-claw feet, 36cm (14in) diameter, 1305g (41.95 oz)Condition Report: Overall wear commensurate with age and use. Numerous surface scuffs and scratches. Some light rubbing to the crest, but it is still clear. Stands well on a flat surface with a very minor wobble. No bruises or dents and no signs of repair. Good clear readable hallmarks.Condition Report Disclaimer

A German silver triple compartment folding biscuit box, maker's mark unknown, post 1886 .800 standard, circa 1890, with three demi dragon finials, a tied reeded frame, hinges shell form compartments embossed with shells and rocaille work, on stepped pad feet, the interior gilt, 22cm (8 3/4in) high, 1625g (52.25 oz)Condition Report: Marks are partially obscuredFolding mechanism works wellStands wellNo personal engravingDecoration goodNo signs of repairLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer

A George III silver Ambassadorial entree dish by Paul Storr, London, 1806, rectangular with slightly incurved sides, the gadroon rims with double shells and foliage at the angles and centering the sides, the exteriors engraved on one side with the Royal Badge, on the other with the Hamilton crest under a Duke's coronet, marked and with stamped number 120, 28.7cm (11/4in) long, 1119g (36 oz) Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton, 7th Duke of Brandon, KG, PC, FRS, FSA (1767-1852) was a Scottish politician, art collector and ambassador to the court of St. Petersburg until 1807.Condition Report: Hallmarks - corner of maker's mark is partially obscured, the others are clear and readable. The engraving is crisp. Slight scuffs and scratches commensurate with age and use, no bruises or dents. Wobbles slightly on a flat surface. NB - there is no cover with this dish.Condition Report Disclaimer

A late George III silver shaped circular salver by William Burwash, London 1817, with a gadroon and shell rim, engraved with a coat-of-arms with crest and motto Inter Utrumque Tene, within a band of shells, flowers and scrolls, on four anthemion bracket feet, 23.5cm (9 1/4in) diameter, 628g (20.2 oz)the arms of Abraham Gray HARFORD-BATTERSBY (1786-1851) of Stoke Park, Westbury-on-Trym, Gloucestershire who in 1816 married Elizabeth Gray DUNDAS (1794-1823) The blazon:  azure, a saltire paly ermine and or between two rams passant in pale and two crosses-crosslet fitchy in fess (Battersby) - impaling - argent, a lion rampant within a double tressure flory counterflory gules (Dundas) Crest: a phoenix rising in flames (Harford) Abraham Gray HARFORD (1786-1851) was born in Bristol the fourth son of John Scandrett HARFORD (1754-1815), in turn the son of Edward HARFORD by Sarah SCANDRET, by Mary GRAY (died 1830) daughter of Abraham GRAY of Tottenham. In 1815 he changed his name by Act of Parliament to Abraham Gray HARFORD-BATTERSBY on inheriting his kinsman William BATTERSBY's estate and the BATTERSBY arms. He live at Stoke House, Westbury-on-Trym, Gloucestershire. In 1816 he married Elizabeth Gray DUNDAS (1794-1823) born at Larbet, Stirlingshire the daughter of Major General Thomas DUNDAS of Fingask and Carron Hall by Elizabeth Eleanora HOME daughter of Alexander HOME (died 1786) the 9th Earl Home.  

A suite of three late Victorian silver twin handled oval baskets by Walter & John Barnard, the larger London 1895, the two smaller London 1894, with leaf-capped and dolphin headed scroll handles pierced at the bases, embossed with vacant reserves, scrolls, shells and flowers, on matted grounds, on oval pedestal bases, the larger 46cm (18in) across the handles, 2687g (86.4 oz)

A George IV silver shaped rectangular twin handled tray by William Eaton, London 1823, with bold foliate handles and raised rim with flowers, C-scrolls, foliage and shells at the angles, engraved with an armorial of a crest, a shield and motto Virtute et Fortuna within a broad band of flowers, leaves and scroll foliage, 80cm (31 1/2in) long, 8109g (260.7 oz)The arms of Hugh ANDREWS (1833-1926) born in Belfast and later of Scoutbush House Carrickfergus. The blazon: argent, a chevron engrailed gules between three trefoils slipped vert (Andrews) - impaling - barry of six sable and gules, on a chevron between three lions rampant argent, as may annulets of the second (Sowerby); crest: a cubit arm erect, vested vert and cuffed argent, holding in the hand proper a fleur-de-lis (Andrews) In 1863 he married Isabel SOWERBY (1844-1907) at Gateshead and in 1870 moved to Isabel's place of origin in Newcastle upon Tyne. Isabel was the daughter of John SOWERBY, wealthy glass manufacturer of Benwell Towers, Newcastle upon Tyne by Anne ROBSON.  Condition Report: This is either William Eaton or William ElliotCondition Report Disclaimer

A late George III silver baluster pedestal wine cooler, liner and collar by Henry Cornman, London 1818, the collar cast and chased with shells, flowers, foliage and C-scrolls on a matted ground, the twin handles modelled as eagles displayed, the front and rear with engraved shields of arms, chased with asymmetric cartouches with panels of massed flowers on matted grounds, the flared pedestal with shells, flowers, foliage, two Green Man masks and framed by scrolls, 25.5cm (10in) high, 4164g (133.9 oz)The arms for Colonel John BOLTON (1756-1837) of Duke Street, Liverpool who in 1797 married Elizabeth LITTLEDALE (1768-1848) daughter of Henry LITTLEDALE of Whitehaven, at St George Hanover Square, Westminster. The blazon: argent, on a chevron gules three lions passant guardant or (Bolton) - impaling - argent, a lion passant gules, on a chief azure three crosses crosslet or (Littledale) John BOLTON was the youngest son of Abraham BOLTON (originally BOULTON) (1714-1764) apothecary of Kings Street, Liverpool by Ann PHILIPSON. He was first apprenticed as a Liverpool - West Indian Merchant and later assumed a prominent role in local Tory politics. In 1803 he raised and equipped 800 men, who became the 1st Battalion of Liverpool Volunteers (Bolton's Invincibles). He took part in a fateful duel in 1805, when a Major Edward BROOKS was killed by BOLTON, but avoided conviction for murder. He later (before 1808) purchased Storrs Hall on Lake Windermere, a building that exists today as a hotel. Condition Report: Marks are well struckSlightly wobblesBent to one side at the foot, has possibly been droppedEngraving is crispSolder to the bottom of the liner and to interiorSigns of solder to the stemCrease to one of the armorialsLiner does not sit flush inside the bodyLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer

A William IV silver twin bottle decanter frame by Robert Garrard II, London 1835, with a leaf-capped S-scroll handle, the bottle frames with four leaf flowers and strapwork, a bold asymmetric shield engraved with a crest and issuing grasses and a branch with a shell at the base, anthemion lyre supports, the base with scrolls and shells, on four bold scroll and leaf feet, 24cm (9 1/2in) long, 28cm (11in) high including the cut glass decanters ad stoppers, 912g (29.3 oz) The crest of JORDAN of Surrey.Condition Report: Marks are clearStand wobblesCrest is crispSplit to the foliate decorationGlass is generally in good condition, some very minor nibbling to the facets Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer

Pair of Swift Triton 7x.35 binoculars, a quantity of shells, two pot lids, a leather suitcase and contents of ephemera including postcards and various other items 

Two boxes of assorted shells, minerals and fossils

Steel sword with stained red hide sheath and various shells 

A Sepik River carved tribal ancestor figure, Papua New Guinea, possibly Iatmül, with cowrie shell and painted decoration, 175cm highCondition report: Losses to shells, paint and with split to foot. Loose shell components included.Local private collection. Probably early 20th century. Acquired by the vendor's mother or grandmother in Australia in the early-mid 20th century.The head light, the body heavy. Damage, splits and losses throughout.Please view additional images.

A mahogany tripod table,19th century, the shaped circular snap top with a moulded border carved with shells and foliage, the baluster column and outswept legs carved with acanthus leaves,81cm diameter71cm highProvenance: The property of a West Country gentleman.Condition report: Chips to one border shell, minor repairs to another.One leg broken off and re-attached.

A large Victorian mahogany collector's cabinet, containing twenty-one drawers, each filled with numerous exotic shells of varying size, one containing fossils, some examples with labels, to include 'Cypraecassis rufa', 'Conus marmoreus' and 'Fasciolaria tulipa', two drawers empty, 111cm wide47cm deep107cm highCondition report: General wear, surface scratches and knocks to cabinet. Some splits, dents and losses.The top four drawers are one drawer.

A pair of Louis XV-style beechwood elbow chairs,each upholstered in floral needlepoint, the scrolled frames carved with stiff leaves, scrolls and shells (2)Provenance: The property of a Suffolk gentleman.Condition report: Upholstery worn.

A West Indian shellwork picture,mid-19th century, made for the French maritime market, inscribed in gilt 'O Salutaris Hostia',44 x 36cm'O Salutaris Hostia' (O Saving Host) is a Eucharistic hymn by St Thomas Aquinas for the Feast of Corpus Christi.Condition report: a few lose shells in the bottom of the frame staining and degradation to legend

A pair of Queen Anne-style flintlock pistols, by E Newton, Grantham, with 5.5in (14cm) canon barrels, the walnut stocks carved with escalop shells and silver furniture including a fleur-de-lys and serpent crest engraved escutcheon, 32cm overall (2)Condition report: The condition is commensurate with age and good overall

A collection of assorted shells to include two large taxidermy fish heads. Largest measures; 25cm.

CARD CASE. A 19th century Chinese Canton card case, each side well carved & pierced with an ascending scene of figures riding fish, figures sailing in shells & other vessels, figures amongst pagodas & leaning from balconies etc. 10.8 x 6.6cm.  Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING.  The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.

A fine Japanese 'sea creatures' tanto, Meiji period, the saya lacquered to simulate wood grain and gilt decorated with shells and seaweed and mounted with a copper alloy lobster and grey metal crab ashi, the kozuka, fuchi, menuki and kashira with gold, grey and brown patinated sea creatures, the kozuka with three character mark and kakihan, the 30cm blade cast and chased with the figure Shoki, total length 45.5cmCONDITION: Corrosion to the blade and kozuka blade. Loss to fish shaped mount on the saya where the kozuka slots in. Small losses to binding on handle.

Small quantity of various sea shells and an oval stone dish

Collection shells and crystals including mother of pearl and raw amethyst

Drei Netsuke und ein Manju mit Kaneko und Gedichtaufschrift aus Elfenbein JAPAN, 19. Jh./Meiji-Periode L. 4,5-5,5 cm Provenienz: Aus einer Württembergischen Privatsammlung, gesammelt zwischen 1950 und 1980 - THREE CARVED IVORY NETSUKE AND A MANJU WITH KANEKO AND INSCRIBED POEM, Japan, the manju with inscription, 19th ct./Meiji period, carved as a group of shells, a broom with a snail and a pile of various objects - Property from a Württemberg private collection, assembled between 1950 and 1980 - Minor wear

EX W. KEITH NEAL. H. NOCK, LONDON A FINE 15-BORE FLINTLOCK SINGLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, no visible serial number, circa 1780, with rebrowned two-stage 39 1/4in. barrel, London and Tower private proofs, turned and engraved girdle, silver fore-sight on a spider ground, gold inlaid maker's poincon signed 'NOCK, LONDON' in raised letters, gold-lined touch-hole (relined), ball engraved bands at breech-end and front of hook, finely engraved top-tang featuring hanging game, flat bevel-edged lock with borderline engraving signed in script 'NOCK' below the semi rainproof pan, stepped and pointed tail, swivel link to the steel, swan-necked cock, walnut handrail half-stock finely chequered at the wrist and carved in relief with a shell behind the barrel tang, engraved iron furniture including trigger-guard with acorn finial, horn fore-end cap, silver oval escutcheon opposite the lock engraved with owner's initials 'SW', engraved silver barrel-key escutcheons formed as scallop shells and horn-tipped ramrod with worm, retaining its W. Keith Neal collection medallion numbered 'G162'..

EX W. KEITH NEAL. GRIFFIN & TOW, LONDON A FINE 21-BORE FLINTLOCK DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, no visible serial number, circa 1780, with French 34in. barrels mounted with top rib only, applied bead fore-sight set back from muzzles, the top-rib at breech decorated with a line of gilt floral designs, a broader design in gilt repeated on the top of both breeches (faded), gold-lined touch-holes, top-tang finely engraved with flowers and scrolls on a hatched ground and with shallow sighting groove, florally engraved flat locks with moulded borders, stepped tails and signed 'GRIFFIN & TOW' below the plain pans, roller frizzens, swan necked cocks engraved en-suite, walnut handrail half-stock carved in relief with shells at the barrel tang, dot and checkerboard chequered grip, finely engraved iron mounts retaining traces of original finish, the trigger-guard with second pattern acorn finial matched by another on the ramrod tail-pipe and horn-tipped ramrod with worm tip, sling swivels removed and absent, retaining its W. Keith Neal collection medallion numbered 'G246'.

EX W. KEITH NEAL. H. NOCK, LONDON A FINE 16-BORE FLINTLOCK SILVER-MOUNTED SINGLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, no visible serial number, circa 1760, with expertly rebrowned 38 3/8in. two-stage London proved barrel, moulded and carved girdle, silver bead fore-sight on a spider ground, patent breech with oval gold inlaid poincon signed in raised letters 'H. NOCK LONDON', engraved band to breech-end, gold-lined touch-hole, finely engraved hump-backed top-tang with sighting groove, plain lock (traces of colour) with similar gold inlaid maker's stamp, moulded border, stepped tail, blued steel-spring with roller, rainproof pan and swan-necked cock, the internal working parts retaining their original blued finish, moulded highly figured walnut half-stock (butt extended in antiquity in wood), finely relief carved around the top-tang with shells, cast and chased silver mounts of exceptional quality decorated in relief with masks, flowers, and foliage, the butt-plate engraved with rococo designs, the trigger-guard finial in the form of a bouquet of flowers, pierced trigger, horn fore-end cap, and horn-tipped ramrod with worm end, retaining its W. Keith Neal collection medallion numbered 'G345'..

A COLLECTION OF APPROXIMATELY 150 LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY MAGIC LANTERN SLIDES to include many views of Commonwealth Australia, Australian plants, coastal scenes, Sydney harbour, an outback mail coach, corals and shells, Great Barrier Reef At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot This in no way indicates a good condition Please contact the saleroom for a full condition report

A KENYAN BORANA CALABASH CONTAINER woven cane work and leather decorated with cowrie shells, 32.5cm high together with a Lega DEM.REP.OF CONGO ceremonial hat also decorated with cowrie shells sewn on the plant fibres, a Democratic Republic of Congo Lega Lukungu bone mask with pin work decoration 14cm long, two African Benin style small bronze masks, an Ashanti gold weight model as an elder kneeling on a stool, two Democratic Republic of Congo Lega Lukungu masks both carved wood one with remains of white pigments and a plant fibre beard, and a group of mostly East African wooden dolls and figures At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot This in no way indicates a good condition Please contact the saleroom for a full condition report

A collection of fossils, shells and geological specimens and number of sea shells

A pair of smaller and two graduated larger shaped square salvers, each decorated with a gadrooned rim and with scallop shells to the corners, Birmingham 1965, sizes 35.5cm across, 30.5cm across and two 26cm across, combined weight 4005 gms, (4).

FOUR BOXES OF CERAMICS, SEA SHELLS AND LOOSE, including twelve collectors plates printed with Second World War aircraft, mostly Bradford Exchange, a Ny Form troll figure and Fosse-Troll figure, novelty animal and bird ceramics, including Royal Osborne bone china figures, storage jar, etc (four boxes and loose)

A mixed lot of Victorian and other brass ware including candlesticks, jam pan, gun shells etc.,

Comprising: three conch shells and one scallop shell (A 9100 NR 000 024) the latter with its original box Swarovski approx 5cm diameter Condition: No obvious condition issues

Comprising: a bowl with yellow and clear crystal shells 4.5cm high Condition: No obvious condition issues

Mixed Lot: mother of pearl purse of rectangular form with central silver plaque, blue silk lined fittings (a/f), two mother of pearl inlaid fan spines (a/f), antique ivory handled brush holder (a/f) together with three abalone shells lined with nacre of mother of pearl

Two boxes of various polished hard stones, fossils and shells

Schweizer Seitengewehr mit Säge M1914 - Waffenfabrik Neuhausen, Parierstange, Stahl mit einem Laufring, Nummer 93237, Holzgriffschalen, gerade, einschneidige Klinge mit Sägerücken und Holkehlen, mit Hersteller, Länge 64cm, mit geschwärzter Stahlblechscheide, aufgearbeitet, gepflegter ZustandSwiss bayonet with saw M1914 - Waffenfabrik Neuhausen, number 93237, wooden grip shells, straight, single edged blade with saw back and wooden throat, with manufacturer, length 64cm, with blackened sheet steel scabbard, refurbished, well-kept condition

Ring mit Koralle und Lapislazuli, Georg Kramer, 835er Silber, 1.Hälfte 20.Jh., Gew.4,59g, 2 Kugelschalen, offene Ringschiene, U.leicht variabel, ca.51 bis ca.56Ring with coral and lapis lazuli, Georg Kramer, 835 silver, 1st half 20th century, weight 4,59g, 2 ball shells, open ring rail, circum. slightly variable, approx.51 to approx.56

Small conch shell, sea urchin and other decorative shells

TWO SWANSEA CAMBRIAN PLATES being a dessert plate transfer decorated with shells in sepia within ochre rim, circa 1805, 20.5cms diam and a Dillwyn & Co notched plate decorated with a pagoda in underglaze blue, 22.5cms diam Provenance: deceased estate west Wales, both illustrated in Morton Nance 'Pottery & Porcelain of Swansea & Nantgarw (Pl. XLV - E and XI - A) Condition Report: no apparent problems, both very good examples

PROBABLY ENGLISH PORCELAIN COFFEE CUP & SAUCER circa 1810, bat printed with shells on seaweed in puce-brown, gilt rims, stencilled SWANSEA to base in large font Provenance: deceased estate west Wales, similar sold as Lot 663 in The Sir Leslie Joseph Collection auction 1992 (Sotheby's), catalogued as English, label attached purporting to be 'rare Swansea experimental soaprock' Condition Report: no problems other than slight wear

A NANTGARW PORCELAIN CUP & SAUCER FROM THE MACKINTOSH SERVICE decorated richly in gilding with shells, scrolls and flowers around three panels of colourful flower sprays and with a bird in habitat to the interior of each, saucer 14cms diam Provenance: deceased estate west Wales Auctioneer's Note: the Mackintosh service was commissioned by the Priest Richards family of 'Plâs Newydd' near Cowbridge. In 1880, the service was presented to Ella Priest Richards on the occasion of her marriage to The Mackintosh of Mackintosh of Moy Hall, Inverness. The service and similar contemporary sets were almost certainly retailed by Mortlock's and decorated in the London by Robbins & Randall, Barnsbury Street, Islington Condition Report: no problems other than slight wear to gilding, dulling of enamels, possible re gilding of handle, good example.

A GLAMORGAN POTTERY COW CREAMER with tail as loop handle, standing on a naturalistic oval base, transfer decorated with arrangements of shells and flowers to both sides of body, base and head, circa 1830, 18cms long Provenance: deceased estate west Wales Condition Report: restored tail and hornsThe yellow staining is glue residue.It does not seem to come off. Some sort of tape residue, like Sellotape

A SWANSEA CAMBRIAN POTTERY JUG WITH MARINE LIFE TRANSFER of ovoid form with scroll handle, printed in red with scenes of seaweed and shells under a similarly printed collar, design after an engraving by Thomas Baxter or James Brindley, circa 1810, 17cms high Provenance: deceased estate west Wales, similar sold at Sotheby's Leslie Joseph Collection auction, 1992 (Lot 923), see also Morton Nance 'The Pottery & Porcelain of Swansea & Nantgarw' Condition Report: hairline from small chip at foot, nibbles to footSeveral chips to inside of foot ring, hairline crack to foot, spout restored.

A SWANSEA DILLWYN POTTERY PLATE FOR THOMAS THOMAS in a light blue transfer pattern known as 'Shells and Flowers' with five detached arrangements within intricate patterned border, inscribed in chocolate-brown THOMAS THOMAS, impressed mark, 26cms diam Provenance: deceased estate west Wales, pattern illustrated in Morton Nance 'The Pottery and Porcelain of Swansea & Nantgarw' (Pl. XVIX A), old label to base suggesting that Thomas Thomas may have been a pupil of William Billingsley Condition Report: no apparent problems, old surface marks, lettering clear, transfer not worn