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A collection of shells and coral collection

A small leather case containing a pair of opera glasses, die-cast model vehicles, and ESP Motor Club badge, serviette rings, Cowry shells etc.

(lot of 4) Italian silver overlaid shells, including a conch shell, largest: 14"l

A large Oriental relief picture of birds and flowers made of sea shells *collect only*

Archive of thirty-four (34) items, many Civil War era, Revolutionary War era, or Confederate Reunion related, including 1848 Mexican silver coin given as payment to Samuel Milton Taylor of Tennessee by the Confederate States of America (CSA), Union brass buttons, Iron signal cannon base used at Fort Ninety-Six, South Carolina, CSA $500 bonds, 1887 Reunion ribbon, and more. 1st item: 1848 Mexican First Republic Silver 8 Reales 10 D 20G coin, given as part of a one dollar and fifty cents payment to Samuel Milton Taylor by the Confederate Government at Greensboro, NC, at the time of the surrender of General Joseph E. Johnson in May 1865. Depicts an eagle with a snake in its beak, obverse, radiant cap, reverse. Reeded edge. Includes a handwritten note with family oral history story dated 7/8/[19]07 with later date Aug 10 1973 en verso, and an envelope with a typed version of the story. 0.903 fineness, 0.870 troy ounces. Note: Samuel Milton Taylor served as a Private in the 16th Regiment, Tennessee Regiment, Company E, a Sergeant in the 4th Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry, Company D, and a First Sergeant in the 2nd Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry, Company E. He was a prisoner of war in Camp Douglas, Chicago, Illinois (from Sept 1863-April 1865) and was a businessman after the war. (source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10134653/samuel-milton-taylor). 2nd-3rd items: Two (2) Federal Infantry brass buttons, 2-piece construction, including one (1) cuff button depicting the Great Seal of the United States with an "I" in the center of the shield and one (1) depicting the Great Seal of the United States. No visible manufacturer's marks. Approximately 13-19 mm dia. 4th item: Iron signal cannon base stamped with "P" proof mark. 18 1/2" L x 5 3/4" dia. Note: According to an inventory list created by Joseph Feamster Taylor (1892-1965) of Whitesburg, TN, son of Franklin Walter Taylor (1854-1919), grandson of Franklin William Taylor (1810-1897), great grandson of Lieutenant William Graham (1786-1857, served circa 1807-1815 in the Sixth Regiment in the Tennessee State Militia), the owner of the Early TN Militia coat in Lot 608, and father of Joseph Franklin Taylor (1934-2015), this cannon was used at Fort Ninety-Six, SC, also known as Old Ninety Six and Star Fort, when it was besieged during the American Revolutionary War, circa 1776-81. Part of the top of the cannon was blown off during the celebration of the election of General Wade Hampton, the first Democratic Governor after the post Civil War Reconstruction period. This is number 67 on the inventory list. 5th-7th item: Three (3) CSA $500 five hundred dollar coupon bonds, issued in Richmond, VA, December 2, 1862, engraved by B. Duncan, Columbia, SC. Portrait of Judah P. Benjamin, CSA Cabinet Member, top center, surrounded by a decorative border. Serial # 338, sequential 446, and 447. Each includes thirty coupons. Each with Registrar of the Treasury signature. Approximately 14 3/4" H x 14 1/8" W. 8th item: Macon, GA Confederate Veterans Reunion ribbon, October 26, 1887. Consists of a printed red silk ribbon with information text and "REVIEWED BY Ex-Pres't JEFFERSON DAVIS" to center, with metal tassels attached to bottom. Includes handwritten note reading "Present by Mrs. J. M. Cobb, Eufaula, Ala" affixed to loose thread. 6 1/4" H x 2" W. 9th item: Three (3) Confederate, Southern Almanacs bound together, including one (1) Confederate States of America Almanac, 1862, published by Southern Methodist Publishing House, Nashville, TN, one (1) Southern Almanac, 1863, published by Schaffter & Bryant, Lynchburg, VA, and one (1) Almanac, 1864, published by D. B. Payne and H. C. Victor, Lynchburg, VA. 8 1/8" H x 5 1/2" W x 5/8" D. 10th-20th items: One (1) brass case containing ten (10) shells and bullets. Case - 3/4" H x 3 3/4" W x 2 1/4" D. 21st-27th items: Seven (7) fabric stick flags, including five (5) Confederate Reunion flags and two (2) United States flags, one (1) with 43 stars and one (1) with 46 stars. Ranging from 6 1/8" to 7 1/8" L. 28th item: Wooden chest with a hinged lid. 9 3/4" H x 18 1/2" W x 10 3/8" D. 29th item: Burgundy leather wallet with burgundy fabric lined accordion interior, inscribed "R A Halland" to interior flap. 4" H x 8 1/2" W x 5/8" D. 30th item: Brass stick pin with a fox head top and rhinestone eyes. Unmarked. 2 7/8" L. 31st item: Krementz Plate cufflink. Approximately 3/8" dia. 32nd item: Iron spur, the rowel made from an Indian Head cent coin, illegible year. 4 1/2" L. 33rd item: Pair of iron sheep shears. Includes a handwritten note stating that they belonged to Colonel J. P. Haun. Marked "(star) I&J W". 11" L. 34th item: Pair of iron bullet mold with black paint coated handles. 9 1/2" L. Provenance: Estate of Anne Harrison Taylor & Joseph F. Taylor, Morristown, TN. CONDITION: All items in overall good condition with wear to be expected from age. Paper items with tears, foxing spots, etc. 8th item: Fraying, loose threads. Printed text in visible condition. 4th item: See description.

Seven (7) World War II United States propaganda posters by artists including Anton Otto Fischer, Mead Schaeffer, Koerner, and Steve Broder. 1st item: Poster depicts gray weapon barrels, wrapped in the full-color national flags of United Nations members, firing into a bright yellow and orange explosion in the upper right corner. Text at top and bottom reads, "United we are strong" and "United we will win." Artist's name, Koerner, appears on the barrel of the Norwegian flag. Published by the Office of War Information (OWI) and U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943. Unframed. 22 1/2" H x 16" W. 2nd item: Poster depicts a hand holding a cast iron pan, pouring fat into the middle of the scene where there is a fiery red explosion with bullets and bombs shooting out in all directions against a dark background. The text at the top and bottom reads, "Save waste fats for explosives" and "Take Them To Your Meat Dealer." Artist's name, H. Koerner, appears in lower right corner, under one of the shells. Published by the Office of War Information (OWI) and the U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943. Unframed. 22 1/2" H x 16" W. 3rd item: Poster depicts a large ship engulfed in black smoke and bright red and orange flames in the background as eight injured and dejected men row away in an escape boat in the foreground. Text reads "A careless word... ...A Needless Sinking." Artist's name "Anton Otto Fischer" is printed in the lower left corner. Published by the U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942. Unframed. 28" H x 22" W. 4th item: Poster depicts uniformed soldiers riding in tanks with their right arms raised, looking down at their wristwatches. Text at top reads "Time saved on Your job Saves Lives on His!" and at the bottom within a red rectangle "Your Labor Management Committee says: Turn in your ideas to do it Better, Faster." Artist's name, Mead Schaeffer, written in lower right corner. Published by the War Production Board and U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943. Unframed. 40" H x 28 1/2"W. 5th item: Poster depicts a uniformed soldier in combat, yelling and raising his gun in his left hand while carrying an injured soldier on his hip with his right arm against a bright, colorful abstract background of explosions, smoke, and the outline of a tank. Text reads "Our Fighters Deserve Our Best" and in the bottom right corner "Ordnance Department U.S. Army - Keep 'Em Shooting." Published by the U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942. Unframed. 40" H x 28 1/2" W. 6th item: Poster titled "The United Nations Fight for Freedom" depicts the head and raised right arm of the Statue of Liberty in black and white against a black background and features thirty (30) full-color flags of United Nations members at the time, with the name of each country in white text below its flag. Artist's name, Broder (Steve Broder) appears at the lower edge. Published by the Office of War Information and U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942. Unframed. 40" H x 28 1/2" W. 7th item: Poster depicts a group of determined soldiers wearing helmets, carrying their backpacks and guns, storming a beach with a tank and naval ships in the background and planes flying overhead in a smoke-filled, yellowed sky. Text at top reads, "Attack Attack Attack" and "Buy War Bonds" at the bottom. Published by the U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942. Unframed. 40" H x 28" W. CONDITION: 1st item: Overall good condition with bright color. Some foxing and toning along original fold lines en verso. 2nd item: Overall good condition with some wear to edges and foxing and toning along original fold lines en verso. Separation at fold lines in center, 1/4".  3rd item: Overall good condition, strong color, with loss to center of bottom edge and separations along vertical fold line, largest 1 1/2". Light foxing and toning along original fold lines en verso. 4th item: Overall good condition, with sharp edges and color. Foxing and toning along original fold lines en verso. 5th item: Overall very good condition with sharp edges and colors. Foxing, toning, and some pinhole separations along original fold lines en verso. 6th item: Overall good condition, bright color, sharp edges. Some wear, foxing, and toning along original fold lines en verso. 7th item: Overall good condition and bright color. Some wear to edges and surface losses along edges and at corners where tape was previously applied. Loss to upper right corner, 1". Some foxing, toning, and wear along original fold lines.

1921-1922 Second Dail and Civil War photographs. A photograph, 17 August, 1921, by WD Hogan, Dublin, of the swearing in of TD's in the Mansion House; 6 July 1922, The Dublin Battle, five photographs by the Topical Press Agency, "Rebels surrendering in O'Connell Street...", "Wounded rebels from Gresham Hotel.. in armoured car.", "Snipers and lookouts... Hickeys Shop in Earl Street.", "Shells on Hamman Hotel.", "Shells on Tramway House." and two others. (8)

A collection of pottery to include: Denby stoneware, shells, Aynsley, Wedgwood etc

A William Baron Barnstaple pottery vase in green and brown glaze with sea form pattern fish, shells and seaweed with two asymmetrical handles, with incised mark to the base, 'Baron, Barnstaple' and monogram E P and initials S I and No 100, 12cm high

A 20th Century antique bespoke tray table comprising of an ebonised scalloped metal tray top raised on squared legs being decorated with shells, fish and crustaceans. Measures; 43cm x 78cm x 60cm.

A 20th century table globe, inlaid with hardstones and shells, 32cm high

A handmade bespoke antique vintage scrap work side/ lamp table being ebonised and decorated with shells, fish and crustaceans, 74cm x 44cm diameter.

An Edwardian pine and gilt gesso over mantel mirror, relief decorated throughout with swags, shells, masks and palmettes, inset with a central oval plate, flanked by a pair of rectangular glass panels, 147 x 80cm

African carved softwood mask with eyes, nose and mouth apertures, inlaid cowrie shells, applied copper panels and beadwork decoration throughout H46cm Condition Report Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

A pair of 19c gilt metal and marble lamp stands, the columns formed by cherubs supporting urns on rocky bases with sea shells, the white marble square bases supported by four scrolling feet, 24cm h.

Antique Georgian silver plated dish cross stand adjustable dish cross stand and warmer, having a central burner and rotating arms. the feet and dish supports slide along the square arms to accommodate different sized plates or bowls. The feet are in the shape of shells. Can be folded flat for storage. Dish crosses were used to keep the contents of entree dishes warm. England Circa 1770 in good condition please see images

A pair of late 19th/early 20th century Chinese reticulated shells with mirrored scenes featuring figures in garden setting with pagoda to background, each shell 19.5 x 23.5cm, both on foliate carved hardwood stands (2).Additional InformationLight general surface wear, old dirt but otherwise appear free from damage. Stands with scuffs and scrapes.

An African Dan tribal mask with large head adornment set with cowrie shells, length 84cm.Additional InformationSome cowrie shells missing, heavy wear to the fabric elements and rubbing to the raised wooden parts, overall ok.

A carved African Yaruba figure, height 68cm, and a further African figure adorned with cowrie shells, height 64cm (2).Additional InformationThe first figure has severe inset infestation marks although this is clearly from a while ago. The second figure is very delicate, some of the shells are missing, some are damaged and the surface is prone to flaking.

A carved African fertility figure, possibly Aruba, height 33cm and three further African carved figures (4).Additional InformationThe figure with child on the back has a split up the side, a few small chips, a split through the base and a very dry feel.  The figures with hands clasped to the front again has numerous splits and signs of wear.  The taller figure with applied cowrie shells has some chips and a crack to the base and general surface wear. The fourth figure has a very dry feel and surface wear throughout.

An African tribal wooden bowl and cover with figural surmount, a rustic carving and a metal and shell adorned carving, height of tallest 71cm (3).Additional InformationThe rustic figure has lots of natural flaws in the wood, general wear to all pieces, a few shells missing from the third figure.

Flight Barr and Barr plate circa 1820, finely painted with shells within a gilt ground and gardoon moulded edge, printed and impressed marks to base, 22.5cm diameterCONDITION REPORT: No damage or restoration. Minor wear to gilded points of the gadroon moulding only.

4 DRAWERS FULL OF DIFFERENT SEA SHELLS

3 DRAWERS OF SEA SHELLS

Shells and Fossils

Brass Rectangular Wall Plaque, featuring cherubs, sheep, masks and shells, 26cm wide.

A Modern Amber Coloured Panel Bracelet, cabochon set, within textured border stamped "925", a similar pendant, on fine chain, further fine chains, a heart shape pendant, of open work design, stamped "925", etc; a hallmarked silver thimble and others (3), a modern brooch, depicting dolphins, within textured border, stamped "925"; together with further gilt coloured costume jewellery, including necklaces, bracelets, commemorative coins, mounted on chains, hat pins, a pill box, loose beads, shells, a coral coloured twig necklace, (string broken), including jewellery boxes:- One Tray

Four framed French Natural History colour prints after Bernard, depicting mollusks and shells, Histoire Naturelle, Vers Testaces a Coquille Bivalve reguliere, 25cm by 18.5cm

Vintage African tribal vessels and artefacts to include a wooden and animal skin honey pot with a detachable lid, 9 1/2"h, an elongated gourd with leather strapwork decorated with coloured beads and cowrie shells, 28 1/2"h and a pained, carved wooden mask, the face surmounted by an animal and a birds head, 30" hLocation: 7.4

A copper teapot, three copper jugs, two brass trench art shells, a copper cauldron and other items

Two pairs of Doulton white candlesticks, 5 3/4" high, and an assortment of china, shells, glassware and other items

A collection of Swarovski Crystal Shells, Clams, Starfish, Snails and grit to complement Harmony models

Ethnographic Interest, a pair of possibly Kenyon carved wood figures, applied beadwork and cowrie shells to conical bodies, carved heart shape faces surmounted by bead and cowrie shell headdresses, male and female, 35.5cm high

Pearl Forum Series drum shells, 18" bass drum, 10" rack tom, 12" rack tom, 13" snare drum and stand, bass drum pedal (pearl), Session Pro high hats and stand, rack tom brackets included, no floor tom

A George II style wingback library chair, of broad and deep proportions, the apron centred by an acanthus flanked scallop shell, cabriole legs well and boldly carved to the knees with further scrolling acanthus, shells and trailing bell husks, hirsute paw feet, 104cm high

† After Georg Wolfgang Knorr (German 1705-1761) Four hand-coloured and annotated copperplate engravings of shells Each plate 20 x 15cm (7 7/8 x 5 7/8in.) (4)Provenance: Georgia Fine Arts, London Condition Report: Browned and with sunlight fading and cockling. Condition Report Disclaimer

A Spanish bronze mortar, 17th century, of flared cylindrical form, cast with beaded ribs and shells, 10cm high, 14.5cm diameter; two further Continental bronze mortars, probably Spanish, 17th century, of squat circular form, each cast with vertical protruding ribs interspersed with putto masks and shells respectively, the larger example 7.5cm high, 12cm diameter; another, similar, cast with stars; and three further mortarsProvenance: from the Estate of the late Donald Sparshott

Collection of encased shells including clocks, pen stand and lamp base (5).

TWENTY ONE 3IN. BRASS SHELL CASES RECOVERED FROM THE WRECK OF H.M.S. MOLDAVIA , 1918 each now polished, the bases stamped as appropriate and dated for 1917 -- 11½in. high ; together with 12 threaded fuse heads; and six painted Formica ship badges (39)Condition report: Shells have been polished; condition varies, but generally good for age/circumstances.

A Continental Glazed Plaster Bowl Decorated in Relief with Fish and Shells, 35cm Wide

Box containing a large quantity of various assorted sea shells, gem stones, minerals etc including The Encyclopedia of Shells book

A quantity of small coffee bean trivia shells.

An ornate gilt stomacher, inset with a central oval citrine, within a profusely scrolled surround, decorated with shells, scrolls and flower heads, 7cm wide

Mixed lot of costume jewellery, mostly beads to include, hardstone, shells, ceramic, etc

A beautiful and large collection of unusual sea shells to include examples from the Gulf of Mexico etc within 2 boxes. To include conch shells, coral and other stunning decorative shells.

A pair of silver hallmarked Edwardian salt cellars in the form of scallop shells raised on three ball feet (hallmarked Birmingham 1909) together with a small Victorian bowl having a fanned rim with repousse decoration to the sides (hallmarked Sheffield 1888). Weight 48g.

FIVE JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY One in Shibayama style depicting clams with a squid and other seashells in mother of pearl, horn, coloured ivory and shell inlays, signed Raku in a shaped reserve; another a cluster of shells to one side and fish to the other, one fugu with an opening revealing a miniature landscape inside, signed Kozan; the third with five peaches, also with miniature landscapes to the inside, signed Gyokumin and with a small paper label reading "Pekin" and "1859"; the fourth a nest of terrapins on rockwork, with insects inlaid in horn, coral and stained ivory; the last a small monkey on a peach, together with a bone manju in the shape of a chrysanthemum flower, 5cm max. (6) Provenance: from the collection of a lady of title, and thence by descent.

A 19TH CENTURY TURQUOISE AND HALF PEARL PANEL BROOCH, the undulating openwork panel of scrolls and shells highlighted with channels of graduated turquoise cabochons and half pearls, two colour mounted, cased, (half pearls untested for origin), length 5.3cm

Boxes and Objects - a vintage biscuit tin, containing a quantity of sea shells; a Sharp's Home Made Super Kreem toffee tin money box, containing pre-decimal coinage; a Reckitt's Blue tin; a carved soapstone box; etc

Conchology - large conch shell specimens; abalone shells; coral specimen; smaller examples; etc

Assorted decorative plates and bowls, makers to include: Aynsley; Royal Worcester Evesham; Spode; and others; a pewter dish; and shells.

A Sylko Three Shells Machine Twist 3 drawer table-top thread chest, containing original threads, chest width 30cm

A French mirror with ceramic frame with moulded shells and cupids, length 44cm

2 TRENCH ART SHELLS

Britains No. 97/5 Gun of the Royal Artillery, good condition, boxed (lacking shells, slight box wear)

SEA SHELLS. Nice parcel of 3 large shells, 4 medium and 4 small.

An abstract montage depicting shells and stones

A large World War I Trench Art lighter. Along with two brass Trench Art artillery shells, one inscribed Peronne, 23cm. Lighter in good order and functioning. Shells with some dents.

A CONTINENTAL BEECHWOOD 18TH CENTURY STYLE STOOL OR WINDOW SEAT of serpentine form with squab cushion, carved pierced seat rails decorated with scrolls and shells, the cabriole legs united by X stretchers and terminating in scroll feet, 101cm wide x 40cm deep x 50cm high Condition: the stool previously caned but now with upholstered top and squad cushion, also bearing traces of original paint, some minor marks, losses, dents and scratches due to age and use, generally good condition

A box of various shells, coral etc.