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A GEORGE V SILVER TRAY BY MAPPIN & WEBB, Sheffield 1915, the rectangular tray with a gadrooned border, shell and folaite corners, and palmettes at the Cardinal points, the handles with shells and foliate sprays, engraved with a crest, 8.5cm (30 3/4 in) long, approximately 4200g (135 oz) 

* Seashells. A pine case containing 2 trays and a drawer of seashells, with hinged lid and metal carry handles, the front with removable section revealing drawer, shells include: a variety of cowries (including a number of Cypraea depressa, Cypraea caputserpentis, Cypraea vitellus and others), a few small bubble shells, various clams, a couple of spider conches, cone and turban shells, ark shells, a pen shell, a few cockles and oysters, etc., 21cm high x 48cm wide x 39.5cm deepQty: (1)

* Taxidermy. Leucistic curlew (male) by Rowland Ward Ltd, 1919, on plinth topped with sand and mounted pebbles and shells, Rowland Ward Ltd label to underside, height including plinth 38 cmQty: (1)NOTESProvenance: Captain Vivian Hewitt (1888-1965), aviator, ornithologist and conservationist; originally shot by C. W. W. Hulse at Tonakilly Point, Tralee Bay, Ireland, 21 May 1919, and acquired by Hewitt from Hulse in 1943. With accompanying letter and notes from Hulse, two annotated photographs of the specimen, and manuscript purchase note by Hewitt (all in envelope).

* Taxidermy. Woodcock by W. Kidd of Godalming, 1829, in wooden case, glazed on three sides (front panel loose), landscape backdrop painted in oils, W. Kidd's printed label completed in manuscript to rear, 25 x 33 x 10.5 cm, together with: Sandpiper, 19th century, on naturalistic base of shells and seaweed, watercolour backdrop on vellum or canvas depicting sailing ships (damp-stained), 26 x 34 x 15 cmQty: (2)

Flight of drawers, containing various shells, height 39 cm

A pair of table salt and pepper pots, made from shells

3 OLD BRASS ARMY SHELLS, BRASS PESTLE & MORTAR

African art Kobiay mask, Bwa Burkina Faso . . Cm 29,00 x 72,00. decorated with geometric pattern in lively polychromy, with applied edging of shells. The kobiay masks, made by the village blacksmiths, embody the spirit of Hombo, the eel-god who lives in the swamp, ancestral protector of the Bwa people.Provenance: Italian private collection.

Naturalia Inuit glacier goggles Alaska, 19th century . . Cm 13,50 x 4,20. A rare example of glacier glasses made of marine mammal bone and characterized by the two hemispherical shells on which the slit for the view opens, joined together by an elegant glass bead lace. Frame present

A Darlington CabinetEngland, early 20th century . . Cm 42,00 x 16,00 x 22,00. A pine wood box with four compartments trays each containing various types of natural materials, including seeds, metals, shells, minerals, textiles etc. “The Darlington new cabinet of objects - A museum for school purposes”, was born as an effective teaching tool in English schools of the turn of the century.

A Ewenny pottery bowl together with shells, Steam videos, Mats Jonasson glass sculptures, Kosta glass sculpture, glass vases etc

A set of six Dutch monochrome engravings of sea shells and sea creatures, from Georg Eberhard Rumphius, Thesaurus imaginum Piscium Testaceorum, 18th century, later framed and glazed, 44 x 31cm overallCondition Report: Light handling creases. Light colour discoloration, but nothing particularly noticeable. Overall in ready to hang condition.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A simulated rosewood and painted side table in George III style, 19th century, of semi-elliptical outline, the applied top with painted decoration of an underwater scene including shells and coral within a further shell and coral border, the frieze and legs with parcel gilt decoration, 86cm high, 117cm wide, 50cm deep

A 19th century ormolu mantel clock in the Baroque style, with eight-day spring-driven movement striking a bell, the gilt-bronze case and dial inlaid with contrasting coloured marble, and cast with trophies of music, bell flower, acanthus leaf and shells, surmounted by a cherub, 40cm high

Album. A Victorian album belonging to J. Coubrough, 1855, approximately 70 leaves, filled with original drawings, engravings, photographs, etc., including: 12 watercolours and 14 pen & ink drawings of shells, fruit, flowers, animals, costumes, flags, topographical scenes, etc., a number signed or initialled by the owner of the album and dated, e.g. a pencil drawing of soldiers and the wounded titled "War in Kaffirland"; an albumen print of the Louvre by Édouard Baldus, with signature stamp in black ink to lower right below image, and manuscript inscription to lower blank margin 'Paris '57. J.C.'; 14 other photographs, of Rome, Florence, Pompei, and Naples; 4 hand-coloured aquatints by Ernst Arnold, Dresden titled 'Ansicht der Elbe Brücke zu Dresden', 'Ansicht der Newmarkets zu Dresden mit der Frauenkirche', ' Vue de l'interieur du Zwinger à Dresde', 'Ansicht der katholischen Kirche zu Dresden'; and 110 embossed crests and monograms on 2 pages, album leaf size 25.7 x 33.4cm (10.25 x 13ins), front pastedown with armorial bookplate of Blanefield, front free endpaper inscribed 'J. Couborough A Christmas Present from Mrs. Gerson December 1855', original blind-stamped brown cloth, with 'Album' in gilt on front cover, spine ends frayed, corners showing, some marks, oblong folioQty: (1)NOTESThe Coubroughs were a Scottish family, one branch of which resided at Blanefield House, Strathblane, Stirlingshire. Blanefield Printworks in Strathblane was owned by an Anthony Park Coubrough for most of the second half of the 19th century, and the family played an active role in the life of the parish.

SHELF WITH MIRROR, STAIN GLASS PICTURES, GLASS BOWLS & HANGING BASKET MADE FROM SEA SHELLS

A set of three brass wall lights, the shades in the form of shells and on an adjustable arm, length 30cm.

A quantity of various shells to include sea urchin, conch shell, razor shell, etc.

Natural History books to include Westwood, J.O.; 'The Butterflies of Great Britain', published 1854, WS Orr & Co London, Lindley, John; 'Ladies' Botany or a Familiar Introduction to the Study of the Natural System of Botany', two volumes, published 1837, James Ridgway & Sons London, Pritchard, James Cowles; 'The Natural History of Man' second edition, published 1845, Hippolyte Bailliere London and Richardson, John Sir, Dallas William S, Cobbold T Spencer, Baird William and White Adam; 'The Museum of Natural History, Being a Popular Account of the Structure, Habits and Classification of the Various Departments of the Animal Kingdom, Quadrupeds, Birds, Reptiles, Fishes, Shells and Insects Vol I', published MacKenzie William London (5).

CARVED LEAF PATTERN CIRCULAR TABLE WITH FOLDING BASE & CARTON OF INTERESTING SHELLS

A Chelsea type porcelain vase, of twin handled baluster form, painted with exotic birds, the base moulded with shells, 21.5cm high. (AF)

2 BRASS SHELLS

A Worcester (Barr) orange-ground and gilt inkwell and cover painted with panels of shells, circa 1800, incised 'B', 14.5cm wide; and another similar decorated with flowers, the pen-holder fitted with a candle sconce, incised 'B', 12cm highProvenance: Property of a private family collection.Condition Report: Shells: inkwell cover restored.Flowers: has ink pot but lacks cover. Side apertures cracked and restored and area of top. Candle arm cracked and glued.Condition Report Disclaimer

Collection of cowrie shells, crystal geode cross section (qty)

TWO DISPLAY CASES CONTAINING SHELLS ETC

A SELCTION OF ITEMS, to include a pair of pinch nose glasses with safety chain and case, a white metal marcasite and garnet brooch in the form of a bow, a turquoise set dragonfly brooch, a white metal brooch with circular panel depicting a bird, a large bone handled magnifying glass, four shells, an ammonite shell, two blue slices of agate

A GROUP OF CERAMICS, SHELLS etc, to include Stevenson and Hancock Derby Imari bowl and two small jugs, height 6cm, five Limoges oval ashtrays decorated with birds and a rectangular sandwich tray, Coalport 'Allegro' sauce boat and stand and a clock (sd), three various shells, an Arora Design figure group 'Friendship' etc

A COLLECTION OF SEA SHELLS, assorted sizes and types, some bagged with a branch of brain coral, including mother of pearl interiors, star fish, scallops, larger whelk, cowrie, spider conche, abalone etc

Dean Ellis (New York, 1920 - 2009) "Marine Life of Palau" Signed lower right. Original Tempera painting on Masonite. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This artwork originally appeared on the Fleetwood Mint Stamps of the World Collectors Panel for the Marine Life of Palau stamps issued in 1985. The magnificent waters of Palau are home to numerous species of mollusks with shells of striking beauty and color. Formed from mineral salts absorbed by the animal, each shell is a unique specimen that can never be duplicated. Size, color, texture and shape are determined by the mollusk species itself, what it feeds on, and its particular marine habitat. Seashells are still used in time-honored ways as jewelry, decorative ornaments and tools, and are often prized by collectors all over the world for their diversity and elegant beauty. Image Size: 21.5 x 17 in. Overall Size: 24 x 19.5 in. Unframed. (B09942)

Ca. 700-1100 AD. Viking Era. A Viking era bronze omega brooch with flaring terminals decorated with raised dots arranged in geometric patterns, circular sectioned pin plate, and a fine pin. This brooch is made more spectacular by the addition of cowrie shells wired to the body of the brooch. Brooches such as this one were status symbols, tradable goods in lieu of currency, and are often found as grave goods to provision the dead for the afterlife. For more general information on Viking Jewellery see Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940. Good condition. Size: L:90mm / W:50mm ; 21g; Provenance: From the private collection of a South London art professional; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market before 2000.

Ca. 700-1100 AD. Viking Era. A Viking era silber omega brooch with flaring terminals decorated with raised dots arranged and incised lines, circular sectioned pin plate, and a fine pin. This brooch is made more spectacular by the addition of cowrie shells wired to the body of the brooch. Brooches such as this one were status symbols, tradable goods in lieu of currency, and are often found as grave goods to provision the dead for the afterlife. For more general information on Viking Jewellery see Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940. Good condition.Size: L:68mm / W:51mm ; 26.5g; Provenance: Private collection of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.

20th/21st CENTURY SCHOOL 'Fish and Shells', oil on canvas, signed with monogram 'HR', titled verso, 61cm x 61cm.

A Small Collection of Primarily World War I Brass Trench Art, including a pair of vases with an ivy motif in relief, 13ins high, twelve other pieces, various, two pom pom shells, and five mounted 303 bullets with brass label - "Suvla Bay 1915"

An Early 19th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock, by a Spalding maker (name rubbed), the 12ins arched brass dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, the arch and spandrels painted in colours and gilt with shells, to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in mahogany case with moulded scroll pediments and turned and spiral reeded columns to hood and case, with arched figured veneered door and conforming raised panel to plinth, 82ins high

A possibly Francois Gaultier fisherwoman bisque shoulder head doll, with blue moulded eyes, black moulded hair, terracotta limbs and basket of shells, and original fishing outfit, 9 ½" high, marked FG(?) with top and bottom brackets (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)

A small Dewhurst's Sylko, Three Shells cotton reel chest

Collection of Swarovski crystal shells. (not in original boxes)

Iron-bound Travelling Chest containing a collection of shells, some with contemporary labels, in two removable trays, with various silk collecting nets and other nets, a fur cap, leather wallet and serge sailors top, plus taxidermy hawk and various coral and other natural history items, with fragments of newspaper c.1841 including announcement of birth of Edward VII, formerly the property of the Revd. C W Shepherd, noted naturalist and co-author of Notes on the Birds of Kent 1907 and with a stamped envelope addressed to him, together with a smaller chest containing specimens of coral

Display Case containing a collection of Sixteen Shells, 52cms wide x 14cms high

A Bakelite box, miniature curling stone decanters, resin muscle shells etc Condition Report: Available upon request

A brass framed mirror embossed shells, 78 x 50cm

A small quantity of decorative shells

Six Great War crested china artillery shells

Second World War civil defence helmet shells

A Quantity of Radio Controlled Model Items, to including Nikko car chassis and suspension, three plastic body shells including Mercedes AMG 'DTM', Monster truck, RC controller units, spares or repair.

decorated with shells, geometric panels and baroque cartouches containing initials VIM, dated 1727 76 x 110 x 53cm

A 19th century Japanese netsuke. Signed Kosai? In carved elephant ivory portraying a group of eleven clams, shells and a crab, 1,8x4,5x4,5 cm. 20,31 gr. With an expert's report issued by the Spanish Federation of Antique dealers attached.

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

A brass standard lamp, the adjustable, reeded column on a bold tripod base, cast with shells and lion's paws. Formerly an oil lamp, complete with shade, 170cm high minProvenance: The estate of Robin and Patricia PickardCondition report: large areas of oxidisation and knocks and dents to edges

A pair of 19th century giltwood picture frames, the corners with relief moulded shells, with leaves and berries, 20cm x 19cm, together with a 19th century parian profile bust of a young Queen Victoria, in giltwood frame, surmounted by a tied ribbon and flowers, 12.5cm diameter

Quantity of shells and coral CONDITION: general wear etc

Quantity of mixed conch shells and others. Not available for in-house P&P.

A Worcester guglet and basin, circa 1770-72Printed in blue with the 'Pine Cone Group' pattern (II.C.11) of a large floral spray surrounded by scattered flower sprigs and butterflies, the basin of diamond shape with four moulded shells at the rim picked out in blue, the guglet of bottle shape with two bands of cell border at the rim, guglet 26.3cm high, basin 32.8cm wide, crescent mark to guglet (2)Footnotes:ProvenanceZorensky Collection, Bonhams sale, 16 March 2004, lot 374For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A fine pair of Barr, Flight and Barr dishes, circa 1804-07Circular, painted with octagonal panels containing an arrangement of three colourful shells surrounded by seaweed on a shaded grey ground, perhaps by John Barker, surrounded by broad gilt borders, the black marbled grounds reserved within gilt-line rims, 19.8cm diam, incised B marks, one with full script mark for Barr, Flight & Barr including the Coventry St Address (2)Footnotes:The distinctive technique used to paint the seaweed in the background of these shell compositions, in which the filaments are painted with brushstrokes ending in thicker daubs of colour, has been attributed to John Barker. Compare to the seaweed in the background of the shell-painted panel on a large vase attributed to John Barker in the Ewers-Tyne Collection of Worcester Porcelain at Cheekwood illustrated and discussed by John Sandon (2008), pp.119-21, no.74. In his memoirs, Solomon Cole told William Chaffers that John Barker excelled in painting shells.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A very rare Bow triple shell pickle stand, circa 1750Modelled as three deep scallop shells resting on a pierced rocky base applied with smaller shells, coral and seaweed, a large whelk forming the central handle, the interiors painted in bright blue with a willow tree and rockwork, with a formal border to the rims, 16cm wideFootnotes:Salts formed from one shell of comparable from and with similar decoration from the collections of Billie Pain and the Susi and Ian Sutherland were sold by Bonhams on 26 November 2003, lot 60 and 3 October 2007, lot 15. However, this appears to be the only early known example of a triple shell pickle stand with this decoration.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Worcester shell pickle stand and a chestnut basket, cover and stand, circa 1765-70The pickle stand modelled as three deep shell dishes set on a triangular pierced rockwork base applied with small shells and coral, a large whelk handle to the centre, painted in blue with the 'Sweetmeat Stand Rose' pattern (I.E.31), 19.9cm wide, the chestnut basket of quatrelobed oval form applied with florets picked out in blue, the cover delicately pierced, the twig handles with flowers and leaves at the terminals, printed in blue with the 'Pine Cone Group' pattern (II.C.11), stand 27cm wide, crescent marks (4)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 pair of Bow sweetmeat figures, circa 1768-70Modelled as a Turk and Levantine Lady seated on tree stumps, holding scallop shells painted with flowers supported on branches encrusted with shells, she wearing a sprigged dress, puce coat and distinctive blue headdress, he with a puce coat and floral trousers, his turban with a blue feather plume, the scrolled bases with pierced scroll feet picked out in colours and gilding, 21.3cm and 22.3cm high (2)Footnotes:Two similar examples are illustrated by Peter Bradshaw, Bow Porcelain Figures (1992), p.135, pls.119 and 120. For a pair of Chelsea models that may have been the source for the Bow versions, see F Severne Mackenna, Chelsea Porcelain: The Red Anchor Wares (1951), pl.50, no.99. A very similar pair of sweetmeat figures on high scroll bases from the Doris Duke Collection was sold by Christie's in New York, 3-5 June 2004, lot 368.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Three silver photograph frames, together with four further silver frame shells. (7)

A pair of large brass ammunition shells

Pair of George III silver butter shells on three shell formed feet, with engraved crests (London 1817), maker W.P, all at 6.9oz, 13cm in length.Provenance: removed from Corn Hall, Bures