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Click here to subscribeA rare Vauxhall blue and white sweetmeat stand, c.1756, formed of three scallop shells, each painted with a chrysanthemum spray, the joined edges applied with small shells and a central whelk shell, 19.5cm across. Exhibited: Simon Spero, 2011, no.31. Only a small number of Vauxhall pickle shells of this form are recorded, including an example from the Watney Collection of the same pattern sold by Phillips, 10 May 2000, Lot 738.
A rare Chelsea crayfish salt, c.1752-55, probably modelled by Nicholas Sprimont with a large crayfish crawling over rocks encrusted with a variety of shells and seaweed, before a large single shell applied with further small shells, red anchor mark, some restoration, 7.3cm high. Nicholas Sprimont made this design in silver around 1742-43, transferring it into porcelain after 1745. It probably derives from a print after the French goldsmith Meissonnier.
A Meissen cup and saucer, c.1740, finely painted with panels of figures standing and on horseback beside stately buildings in European landscapes, reserved within elaborate gilt borders of scallop shells and scrollwork on a gold ground, with scattered flowers and insects to the cup's exterior and saucer's underside, blue crossed swords marks, 13.3cm max. (2)
A Bow blue and white shell- shaped salt or sweetmeat stand, circa 1750, modelled as three scallop shells resting on rockwork applied with shells and seaweed, (a.f), 19cm. across; and a Bow blue and white shell moulded salt or pickle dish, circa 1765, painted with fruiting vine, (a.f), 14cm. across, (2).
An associated selection of twelve Chinese heido nut (fruit pit) carvings, to include two modelled as shells enclosing studies of The Buddha, one with a carved frog verso, 3 cm long, others of oval form carved with winged figures, beasts laden with precious objects and auspicious symbols, figures and narratives to include figures on horseback, another carved with a crab, a toad and a turtle, each 2 cm long approx, together with a smaller example carved with bats, 1 cm long, Qing period.
A very large and impressive collection of sea shells, exotic and domestic, estimated to include over 600 individual examples, and a collection of publications relating to sea shells; 'Sea Shells of the West Indies by Michael Humfrey, Marvellous World of Shells by Donata Lucifora / Peter Tallon, A Collector's Guide To Seashells of the World by Jerome M. Eisenberg, Shells in colour by Sandved / Abbott, Shells Treasures from the sea by James A. Cox and Sowerby's book of shells, etc (7)
A silver gilt vase shape sugar caster by S. Blanckensee & Son Ltd, Birmingham 1924; with a baluster finial to the foliate domed and pierced cover, the body chased with foliate swags and bands, applied with shells, engraved with a presentation inscription, on a circular pedestal foot, 20cm (8in) high; and another baluster by D. & J. Wellby Ltd., London 1916, with an orb finial to the pierced cover, on a circular moulded spreading foot, 21cm (8 1/4in) high, 606g (19.5 oz) gross Provenance: The Cairns family, Ireland; thence to Simon Dallas Cairns, 6th Earl Cairns.
A late Victorian silver shaped circular waiter by Harrison Brothers & Howson, Sheffield 1895, with a raised moulded and gadrooned border with shells leaves at intervals, engraved with scrolls and foliate swags, on three bracket feet, 20cm (8in) diameter; a George III silver pedestal basket by Charles Hougham, London 1788, lacking handle, with a beaded border, pierced decoration, engraved with a foliate band and on a conforming circular pedestal foot, 14.5cm (5 3/4in) high, with a glass liner; and an electro-plated heater stand, 14.5cm (5 3/4in) diameter, 481g (15.45 oz) gross weighable Property from the estate of the late Betty, Lady Grantchester. Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as seen Condition Report Disclaimer
Y Seven various small boxes, comprising: a Dieppe ivory rectangular double compartment box, early 18th century, the cover carved with a basket of fruit and flowers, shells at the angles, 6.5cm (2 5/8in) long; an ivory bonbonniere, early 19th century, the cover with gold piqué and a tortoiseshell rim; two ivory and one wooden toothpick boxes; a horn rectangular snuff box, the cover with The Last Supper, 7.7cm (3in) long; an ivory circular box the cover painted with scattered playing cards, under a domed glass, four tortoiseshell piqué suit markers inside, 3cm (1 1/8in) diameter; and five French mother of pearl bodkins (12)
A Japanese Parcel Gilt Bronze Figure of a Fisherman, he stands wearing a short robe decorated in sea shells and carries a creel at his waist, he cries in alarm as his newly caught eel entwines itself around his leg, his right arm raised holding his rod, signed on a gilt reserve "O-yoshi saku" with a seal in hiragana, standing on a lacquered wood stand, height overall 30.5cms, Meiji PeriodCondition Report: The fishing line between rod and eel appears to be a later replacementCondition Report Disclaimer
Y Asakusa School: A Stagshorn Ryusa Manju, pierced and carved with an Ho-o bird amid stylised waves and tendrils, unsigned; with a Four-Case Inro decorated on the nashiji ground in roiro and e-nashiji with shells from the ka-awase game each decorated with genre scenes, the interior in rich nashiji, each case labelled in sumi with its contents, unsigned, 19th Century Provenance: Private English Collection purchased in the 1960's and by descentCondition Report: Netsuke with cracks and lossesInro rubbed and chippedCondition Report Disclaimer
A large Edwardian silver shaped circular salver by Harrison Brothers & Howson, London 1905, with a bold raised gadrooned rim with large and small shells at intervals, on four scroll feet, engraved 1919 - 1944, 48.5cm (18 1/4in) diameter, 2028g (65.2 oz)Condition Report: Marks are well struckEngraving is crispKnock/repair to one of the shells at the borderSome rubbing to the high pointsStands wellLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
A silver shaped circular twin handled tray by Mappin & Webb, Sheffield 1959, the bar and scroll handles lacking the inserts, the raised egg-and-dart rim with shells at intervals, 55cm (21 1/2in) long, 2928g (95.1oz)Condition Report: Overall light use commensurate with age and use. Some surface scratches as expected. Good clear hallmarks. No dents or bruises. Please note the handles were inset with ivory, but these have been removed prior to sale.Condition Report Disclaimer
A silver oblong entree dish handle and cover by Garrard & Co. Ltd., Sheffield 1979, with a foliate loop handle, the cover with a gadrooned boarder with shells at the corners, 27cm (10 1/2in) long; and an entree dish handle and cover by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield 1911, with a gadrooned loop handle, the cover with a gadrooned border with shells at the corners, 25.5cm (10in) long, 1742g (56 oz) gross
Collection of 1920's shell work flower sculptures 'Flowers From the Sea' by Marguerite May David-Baker with associated paperwork Provenance: Mrs David-Baker and her husband William David Baker started to make flowers from seashells in 1928. Collecting shells from the beaches of Dorset and Bournemouth and around the world as her husband served in the Royal Navy from 1923-1932. The Queen Mother and other members of the Royal Family all possessed May's work. They were showed at 92 Exhibitions and Shows incl. The festival of Britain, Ideal Homes Exhibition, May Flower II. Please follow the link to the 1960's Path News Newsreel 'Flowers of the Sea' showing Marguerite producing the flowers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzoZBV4H8ss Condition Report Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs
Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years BP. A large Charonosaurus sp. hadrosaur egg retaining evidence of the original leathery surface. 1.8 kg, 14cm (5 1/2"). Property of a Cambridgeshire gentleman since 1990; previously in a private collection formed in the 1980s. Dinosaur eggs are known from about 200 sites around the world, the majority in Asia and mostly in terrestrial (non-marine) rocks of Cretaceous Age. It may be that thick calcite eggshells evolved during the Cretaceous (145 to 65 million years ago"). Most dinosaur eggs have one of two forms of eggshell that are distinct from the shells of related modern animal groups, such as turtles or birds; however, some eggs closely resemble the type of shells seen in present day ostrich eggs. Fine condition.
Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years BP. A large Charonosaurus sp. hadrosaur egg on matrix retaining evidence of the original leathery surface. 3.7 kg, 18cm (7"). Property of a Cambridgeshire gentleman since 1990; previously in a private collection formed in the 1980s. Dinosaur eggs are known from about 200 sites around the world, the majority in Asia and mostly in terrestrial (non-marine) rocks of Cretaceous Age. It may be that thick calcite eggshells evolved during the Cretaceous (145 to 65 million years ago"). Most dinosaur eggs have one of two forms of eggshell that are distinct from the shells of related modern animal groups, such as turtles or birds; however, some eggs closely resemble the type of shells seen in present day ostrich eggs. Fine condition.
Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years BP. A large Charonosaurus sp. hadrosaur egg on matrix retaining evidence of the original leathery surface. 3.4 kg, 16cm (6 1/4"). Property of a Cambridgeshire gentleman since 1990; previously in a private collection formed in the 1980s. Dinosaur eggs are known from about 200 sites around the world, the majority in Asia and mostly in terrestrial (non-marine) rocks of Cretaceous Age. It may be that thick calcite eggshells evolved during the Cretaceous (145 to 65 million years ago"). Most dinosaur eggs have one of two forms of eggshell that are distinct from the shells of related modern animal groups, such as turtles or birds; however, some eggs closely resemble the type of shells seen in present day ostrich eggs. Fine condition.
Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years BP. A large Charonosaurus sp. hadrosaur egg on matrix retaining evidence of the original leathery surface. 3.8 kg, 15.5cm (6"). Property of a Cambridgeshire gentleman since 1990; previously in a private collection formed in the 1980s. Dinosaur eggs are known from about 200 sites around the world, the majority in Asia and mostly in terrestrial (non-marine) rocks of Cretaceous Age. It may be that thick calcite eggshells evolved during the Cretaceous (145 to 65 million years ago"). Most dinosaur eggs have one of two forms of eggshell that are distinct from the shells of related modern animal groups, such as turtles or birds; however, some eggs closely resemble the type of shells seen in present day ostrich eggs. Fine condition.
Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years BP. A large Charonosaurus sp. hadrosaur egg on matrix retaining evidence of the original leathery surface. 4.7 kg, 17cm (6 3/4"). Property of a Cambridgeshire gentleman since 1990; previously in a private collection formed in the 1980s. Dinosaur eggs are known from about 200 sites around the world, the majority in Asia and mostly in terrestrial (non-marine) rocks of Cretaceous Age. It may be that thick calcite eggshells evolved during the Cretaceous (145 to 65 million years ago"). Most dinosaur eggs have one of two forms of eggshell that are distinct from the shells of related modern animal groups, such as turtles or birds; however, some eggs closely resemble the type of shells seen in present day ostrich eggs. Fine condition.
Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years BP. A large Charonosaurus sp. hadrosaur egg on matrix retaining evidence of the original leathery surface. 3.9 kg, 15.5cm (6"). Property of a Cambridgeshire gentleman since 1990; previously in a private collection formed in the 1980s. Dinosaur eggs are known from about 200 sites around the world, the majority in Asia and mostly in terrestrial (non-marine) rocks of Cretaceous Age. It may be that thick calcite eggshells evolved during the Cretaceous (145 to 65 million years ago"). Most dinosaur eggs have one of two forms of eggshell that are distinct from the shells of related modern animal groups, such as turtles or birds; however, some eggs closely resemble the type of shells seen in present day ostrich eggs. Fine condition.
Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years BP. A large Charonosaurus sp. hadrosaur egg on matrix retaining evidence of the original leathery surface. 4.7 kg, 17cm (6 3/4"). Property of a Cambridgeshire gentleman since 1990; previously in a private collection formed in the 1980s. Dinosaur eggs are known from about 200 sites around the world, the majority in Asia and mostly in terrestrial (non-marine) rocks of Cretaceous Age. It may be that thick calcite eggshells evolved during the Cretaceous (145 to 65 million years ago"). Most dinosaur eggs have one of two forms of eggshell that are distinct from the shells of related modern animal groups, such as turtles or birds; however, some eggs closely resemble the type of shells seen in present day ostrich eggs. Fine condition.
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