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Naga, necklace with two half conch shells, bamboo support tubular shaped colored glass beads and some buttons l. 33 cm. [1]

Madagascar, carved wooden water container with lid. Herewith a East African harp, leather apron with cowry shells, brass necklace and wooden lidded container. h. 36 cm. (water container)

Decorative Dayak carved wooden panel with ancestral- and mythological figure, calender, symbols and two inlaid shells. h. 62 cm. [1]

PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A CAPARISONED HORSE, NORTHERN QI DYNASTYN modelled standing four square, the bridle with a tall plume, the neck adorned with a row of conch shells, the saddle resting on a flared blanket with a knotted saddlecloth thrown over it

A VICTORIAN GLASS DOME ON AN EBONISED CIRCULAR BASE CONTAINING A DISPLAY OF SEASHELLS AND FOLIAGE, the shells to include cowrie, conch, cockle, etc, approximate diameter of dome 29cm x overall height 37cm

WW1 Pair of Trench Art Shells: A pair of German trench art shells, one dated 1916 and other 1917. Please note we are not able to offer post and packing on this lot outside of the UK

PAMELA BLACKMON (20th Century) 'Shells and Stones', verre eglomise, signed with monogram, 30cm x 40cm, framed.

PAMELA BLACKMON (20th Century) 'Shells and Stones', verre eglomise, 27.5cm x, monogrammed, framed.

Original vintage propaganda poster issued after the Second World War in Italy to warn the population about the explosive armaments. Ordigni explosivi - non tocare - pericolo di morte - Explosive devices - do not touch - danger of death. The poster shows explosive devices that posed danger after the WWII - grenades, mines, bombs and shells. Published by the Ministry of Defence, printed in Rome. Acceptable condition, folds, paper losses on image, creasing, staining, pinholes, tears at edges and folds. Country of issue: Italy, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 70x100, year of printing: 1956

A large collection of shells to include, conch, cowrie, starfish and troca shells CONDITION REPORT: Condition reports have not been included in the description. If you require further images of this lot or a condition report please contact us with your request

Four Minster square topped stoneware garden planters with tapered sides decorated with shells, 40.5 by 40.5 by 24cm. (4)

Two Indian mother of pearl shells, one hand painted with men on horseback hunting deer, the other men on horseback playing polo. 15.5cm long 11.5cm wide Both shells are in excellent condition. The shells themselves have no chips, cracks or restorations. On both there are very minor spots of paint loss, the most noticeable of which is a small loss on the centre tree.

Two mother-of-pearl shells carved in relief depicting battle scenes, with stands

A set of kozuka (knife handle) and menuki (paired hilt ornaments), and eight kozuka (knife handles)The set: Style of Araki Tomei (1817-1870), Edo period (1615-1868), mid-19th century; the eight kozuka: Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th/19th centuryThe kozuka comprising a shakudo nanako plate set in a gilt-metal frame, chased in shakudo, gold, and silver relief with two quails and three heads of millet; the two menuki gold, each modelled as a quail pecking on a head of millet, unsigned, with a wood storage box; the eight kozuka unsigned except as noted; the first silver inlaid with mixed-metal relief and flat inlay of a cranes and the rising sun, signed Omori Terumitsu; the second copper, surface-treated and partially chiselled to imitate basketwork, with a wasp inlaid in shakudo; the third shibuichi, inlaid in mixed metals with shells for kai-awase (the shell-matching game); the fourth copper, chased and with gold, silver, and shakudo inlay of a wild boar crouching amidst autumn plants by moonlight; the fifth shibuichi chiselled in relief and gold inlay with two sumo wrestlers, signed Naoyuki with a kao; the sixth copper gilt nanako, decorated in chasing and gold inlay with massed cherry blossom around a torii shrine gateway; the seventh shakudo nanako with gold and silver relief inlay of a swallow and flowering prunus branch; the eighth shakudo nanako, chased and inlaid in gold and silver with Raiko and his men in disguise partying on Mount Oe with the Shuten Doji monster and his attendant ogres. (12).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A very rare blue and white garlic-head vaseKangxi six-character mark and of the periodThe compressed globular body surmounted by a tall waisted neck terminating with a garlic-head mouth, finely painted in soft inky-blue tones with gnarled branches of prunus on a cracked-ice ground, between diaper-pattern bands and chilong on the neck, and fish amidst swirling waves on the body, the lowest register with sand and shells, all supported on a tapered foot. 22.5cm (8 7/8in) high. Footnotes:清康熙 青花魚龍紋蒜頭瓶Provenance: an English private collection來源：英國私人收藏A related vase with mythical beasts and waves, from the Qing Court Collection, Kangxi six character mark and period, is illustrated in Blue and White Porcelain with Underglazed Red (III): The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Hong Kong, 2000, pl.19.See also a related blue and white vase, Kangxi six-character mark and of the period, which was sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 28 November 2006, lot 1536.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A very rare pair of carved cinnabar-lacquer 'weiqi' boxes and coversLate 16th/early 17th centuryEach gently curving sides exquisitely carved with three-stringed lutes or sanxian, clappers or paiban, mouth-organs or sheng, and bells, as well conch-shells, fans, crickets, and auspicious symbols, all on a diaper-pattern ground, the gently domed covers carved with ripe lychees borne on leafy branches, each lychee carved with different patterns. Each 12.5cm (4 7/8in) wide. (4).Footnotes:十六世紀晚期/十七世紀早期 剔紅圍棋蓋罐一對The present lot is extremely rare and there seem to be few published examples. The game of weiqi (圍棋) or encirclement chess, which is perhaps better known in the West by its Japanese name of Go, was considered to be one of the four accomplishments of a scholar-gentleman in traditional Chinese society. The other three arts included playing the qin (琴), a seven-stringed zither much enjoyed by Confucius; calligraphy or shu (書); and painting or hua (畫). The decoration of various antiques and musical instruments on the present lot underscore their nature as objects for leisure and entertainment. According to some traditional accounts, the mythical emperor Yao invented the game to enlighten his son. The game which was known then as yi (弈) was also mentioned in the Analects (Lunyu 論語) ascribed to the sage Confucius.Weiqi boxes and covers were continuously made for the elites in Chinese society. See a cinnabar-lacquer carved weiqi box and cover, Southern Song dynasty, in Daiju-ji temple, Okazaki, illustrated in So Gen no bi: denrai no shiki o chushin ni, Tokyo, 2004, pl.117. Compare with a related but earlier pair of cinnabar lacquer weiqi boxes, Xuande six-character mark and of the period, which was sold at Christie's New York, 19 March 2009, lot 581. Compare also with a pair of lacquer weiqi boxes, Xuande six-character mark, late Ming dynasty, illustrated by K.Brandt, Chinesische Lackarbeiten: Linden Museum, pp.132-133, no.80. See also a pair of related cinnabar lacquer weiqi boxes and covers, Jiajing six-character mark and of the period, illustrated in China Lacquerwork & Enamelware Selection, Beijing, 2006, p.59.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 9ct. Gold Necklace, the links in the form of shells, together with a pair of matching drop ear studs, 21.9 gms.

A George III Silver Coffee Pot on Stand by Benjamin Smith II and James Smith III of neo-classical design with classical heads, the neck with a band of shells above a Greek key pattern band, the stand with three winged Sphinx and hoof supports upon scroll feet, London 1809, 37oz, 28cm tall

A George II Walnut Chest on Chest, the moulded cornice above three short and six long graduated drawers, the oval brass handles embossed with shells and with brass escutcheons, raised upon bracket feet, 102 cms wide, 55 cms deep, 171 cms high

A Georgian needle case, chased with shells and scrolls. 3" long by IT

Small Selection of WW1 Ordnance consisting WW1 German disk grenade. Edge, brass filling screws. Top mounted split pin. Some pitting ... 2 x 37 mm, 1 pounder, Hotchkiss shells. Both bases with makers dated 1917. 3 items.

Selection of Various Items including boxed set of WW2 medals consisting France & Germany Star, Africa Star, Defence and War medals ... 1943 First Aid dressing ... Jack knife ... Alloy, field made lighter ... 2 x brass shells ... 1939 dated, white metal whistle. All contained in an armoured fighting vehicles, first aid tin.

A group of collectors' items including shells, taxidermy blue tit and whinchat (both af) and a horse's hoof, glass paperweight, scent bottle, black slate obelisk with applied thermometer inscribed 'J. Turner Buxton' (af), etc.Additional InformationThe obelisk with numerous chips, the thermometer glass tube has cracked, both of the taxidermy birds with damage, further general heavy wear throughout.

by William Snooke Hall, London 1818, the cast handles decorated with shells, vine leaves and tendrils, bunches of grapes and two animal masks, unusual flat cutting blades, 3.6ozt

by Charles Reily & George Storer, London 1830, the half coconut shell topped with a 1.5cm reeded and concave silver border, supported on three fully marked silver foliate feet, diameter 10cm and height 11cmFootnote: Standing cups were made in Western Europe as far back as the late 15th century, with a major revival in 18th and 19th century England. Although the original examples were largely made of wood, the later examples were more flamboyant, with bowls formed out of such things as coconut shells or ostrich eggs, and were often embellished with silver mounts and feet. It was believed that the shell of the coconut would act as a natural defence against poison. The shell's scarcity meant that only the wealthy were able to afford them and they were considered a luxury item in Georgian England. Due to their comparatively fragile nature, many have not survived and a coconut cup in good condition today is a rare find.

thirty three pearls, with a central pearl of 13.9m graduating to 12mm, of natural colour in delicate shades including grey, pistachio, mushroom and aubergine and of excellent lustre, strung knotted on silk to a white metal stylised shepherd's crook shaped clasp pavé set with round brilliant cut diamonds, estimated total approximate weight of 0.40ct, unmarked tested as 18ct gold, overall length 48cm, weight 96.5gFootnote: Parented by the rare black-lipped oyster, Pinctada Margaritifera, Tahitian pearls were originally produced in Tahiti, French Polynesia, although now they also originate from the Marshall and Cook Islands, the Solomon Islands and Fiji. Even before pearl cultivation was discovered, Tahitian Pearls had gained a reputation for value and rarity. Over 15,000 shells would be opened before finding a single natural pearl. A unique aspect of this oyster is the natural dark colours of its pearls. Most 'black' Tahitian Pearls are not completely black, but instead range from silver or charcoal, to midnight black, pewter, and even a pale silvery-grey. These pearls can have overtones of green, blue, violet, silver-rose and copper. Typically, all of these pearls come with some degree of a green hue and generally range in size from 8-14 millimetres.

by William Pugh, Birmingham 1813, shovel shaped with mother of pearl handle, the blade decorated with bright cut basket weave design engravingFootnote: The caddy spoon was used for measuring out loose tea. Traditionally made of silver, they were particularly popular in the 19th century, when tea was an expensive and luxury commodity. The tea itself was stored in elaborate boxes or caddies, and the spoons were designed with short handles and wide, shallow curved bowls to be used with such containers. The short handle enables the spoon to be locked in the tea caddy itself, securing both the spoon and the precious tea. By the turn of the 19th century, caddy spoons were not only becoming more popular, but also more ornate. The sheer number of shapes and styles veered on being works of art as much as being practical tools. The imagination used in the creation of different designs ranged from natural objects such as feathers, leaves, and shells to more imaginative creations such as hands, shovels, and jockey caps, as in these examples. By the turn of the 20th century, the silver caddy spoon and indeed loose tea were becoming less popular following the invention of the tea bag. By the beginning of World War II, silversmiths were finding little demand for these once popular and now highly collectable little pieces of historical flatware.

A collection of 20th century brassware / items to include brass and wooden inlaid cigarettes box stamped by State Express Cigarettes, a Waterloo lion and two German 1917-1918 WWI Karlsruhe brass shells. 

A group of vintage 20th Century coral specimens to include a large branch coral example, two large scalloped clam shells, brain coral etc.

Monica Poole (1921-2003) British,' Shells and Fossils' woodblock print, signed and inscribed and numbered in pencil, 16/60, 5.5" x 4.25".

A cased pair of George V silver butter dishes by Harrison Brothers and Howson, Sheffield 1921, modelled as clam shells raised on ball feet, with two matching silver butter knives, in a fitted silk and velvet lined box, combined weight 142 g

A collection of trench art to include two artillery shells, one WWII engraved with Middle Eastern/Egyptian scenes, the other a WWI poker stand, copper hot water bottle, lighter, two desk tidies, paper knife, imitation brass and wood WWI German stick grenade (9).

A framed display of WWI German patriotic jewellery made from drive bands from used shells.

A silver backed hand mirror, together with silver backed brushes, silver and white metal topped dressing table jars, three mother of pearl mounted jewellery boxes, simulated pearl necklaces, shells etc (a lot)

Zsolnay, an Art Nouveau Eosin glazed ceramic vase raised on three open work feet c.1905, raised Zsolnay circular spire mark, impressed number difficult to read possibly 6892 M Of globular form, the neck rim folded over in three sections and pulled down to partly form the open work feet, decorated with applied with stylised horse chestnut fruits in their knobbly shells, covered with a lustrous Eosin glaze 12.5 cm highSome fine surface abrasions to the glaze around the the feet, with some fine crazing to the glaze and some dirt. A few tiny scratches in the bottom of the vase. Some tiny open bubbles/pitting in the glaze in the bottom of the vase but this was in the firing. Wear to the underside of the feet.

A copper lidded coal bucket with liner together with a vintage typewriter and box of shells

A Collection of assorted curios to include three lidded boxes, a soapstone dish, lidded pots and three conch shells.

A pair of 'Pastilli' chairs, designed by Eero Aarnio, introduced 1967, white fibreglass shells, width 86cm, height 54cm.Footnote: Purchased in 1978 from ASKO Finnternational, Ruislip.

A ‘Tulip’ dinner table, designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana, rosewood veneered circular top with brushed aluminium pedestal base, circa 1975, underside of weighted base moulded 'Arkana 22', diam 121cm, height 65.5cm; together with six 'Tulip' chairs, on aluminium swivel bases with four-branch supports, the black fibreglass shells moulded mark to underside 'Arkana 116', cream upholstered seat pads, width 61cm, height 74cm.Footnote: This lot is subject to CITES regulations and offered with a CITES Article 10 license ref: 594208/01

Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra, two 'DSR' chairs, white moulded shells on Eiffel-type bases and a matching circular dining table (3)Condition ReportThe metalwork appears in good order; the table has a couple of visible scratches across the top, the chairs have some minor marks/scratches to seat and backs, commensurate with age

A pine framed mirror decorated with shells and rope

A COLLECTION OF ASSORTED LOOSE CERAMICS, including two Carlton Ware Rouge Royale ginger jars and covers, a USSR stoat with an egg, a Noritake trinket box and cover, carved hardstone figures, two Parian tea light holders, sea shells etc

Included in this lot is a collection of .44 caliber ammunitions. The collection is comprised of two boxes of Black Hills Ammunition and two boxes of Remington. The two Black Hills boxes are .44 Russian 210 grain center fire cartridges. A little over one box has been spent and just the brass remains. The ammunition is manufactured in Rapid City, South Dakota. The remaining two boxes are Remington .44 Rem Magnum 240 grain lead and soft point cartridges. The lead cartridges have 17 remaining and 16 brass shells in the packaging. While the soft point cartridges appear to be full. The boxes measure 3” x 5 ¾” x 1 ¾”.

A QUANTITY OF LARGE SEA SHELLS.

A VICTORIAN COPPER SAUCEPAN, DUCK ORNAMENTS AND PAPERWEIGHTS, VARIOUS SHELLS, AN EDWARDIAN STATIONARY BOX, CLOCKS, BELLS ETC.

A Japanese cast iron 'tetsubin' teapot with shells and crabs, Edo/Meiji, 18/19th C.H.: 19 cm - L.: 17 cm

TWO MODERN MANTEL CLOCKS, along with a pewter bread tray, travel iron, two shells and other items

A XIX Century Specimen Cabinet, with fall front concealing three drawers with period oxidized copper handles, 53cm wide, with key, together with contents including police rubber bullets, mother of pearl shells, watch straps.

A XIX Century Shaped Rectangular Porcelain Dish, possibly Rockingham, the centre with painted with floral spray, blue border elaborately moulded in pink and with flowers and foliage, 34 x 29cm; A Shaped Jug, possibly Rockingham, painted in grey with seaweed and shells, 22cm high. (2)

A silver fruit stand the scroll pierced sides chased with flowers, shells and leaves on pierced circular spreading base, Sheffield 1942 by Martin and Hall, approx total weight 464g

A mounted fragment of Ludendorf Bridge at Remagen twinned with two 2lb WW2 shells & one other. Provenance: Submitted by Mrs. Lauraine Sadleir MBE & the late Mr. Michael R. Sadleir

A trench art brass paper knife twinned with lead shot & shells. Provenance: Submitted by Mrs. Lauraine Sadleir MBE & the late Mr. Michael R. Sadleir

Two WW1 shells twinned with a pair of binoculars & a German dog tag - Franz Picha 30/9/87 Dusseldorf

Book: Our Countries Shells - W. J. Gordon illustrated by A. Lambert with coloured plates

JOHN SHEARER FOR ARTHUR SIMPSONAN ARTS AND CRAFTS OAK MIRROR BACK SIDEBOARD, the superstructure with a pair of fabric backed glazed doors each centred by patinated metal biblical panels signed Justin (Justin Matthieu), flanking a pair of cupboard doors securing a fall front, each carved with ribbon tied swags over three bevelled mirror plates and a pair of shallow drawers carved with stylised foliage, the breakfront base with leaf carved edge over a frieze drawer carved with grotesque fish and foliage above a pair of three panel doors carved with vacant cartouches and fruiting vine, flanked by a pair of similar carved frieze drawers over a pair of panel doors carved with fruit filled cornucopiae, scrolling acanthus and shells, raised on short square section legs terminating in blocks. 183.5cm high, 215cm wide, 70.5cm deep

A hallmarked silver-handled letter opener; the handle decorated with various shells in high relief and affixing to a malachite-style blue hardstone blade (25.5cm)

A silver-mounted desk blotter/paper pad; the highly ornate hallmarked silver front with vacant cartouche, 'C' scrolls and scrolling foliage/flower heads within a border, also decorated repoussé-style with stylised scallop shells and opening to reveal left-hand expandable pocket and blotting paper/pad to the right, the silver front with maker's mark of W&H, assayed Sheffield 1903 (27.5cm high x 25cm wide)

A Ceremonial Ikat jacket, Bengkula, Sumatra, Indonesia, with gold thread weaving and couched cowrie shells and mica mirrors, length 37cm, width including sleeves 144cm, complete with wooden display stand, height 71cm and receipt of purchase in 2006 at 'Made Rach Art Galleries, Jakarta Barat',

An Ikat panel, Uzbekistan, 87 x 61cm and another panel with couched cowrie shells, circa 1900, 61 x 60cm.

A small collection of shells and minerals Condition Report: Available upon request