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Cased diorama of various used shells / bullets and ammunition 62 cm by 61cm,

A quantity of glass marbles, shells and counters.

A quantity of shells.

19th century copper and brass powder flask by G. & J. Hawksley Sheffield embossed with stylised shells; to dispense 2 1/4 - 3 drams L21cmCondition Report:Reasonably good condition with minor dinting but nozzle action faulty.

Three battlefield relic helmet shells - WWI German M16; WWI French Adrian; and WWII British (3)Condition Report: All in typical relic condition without liners.M16 also has impact crack to the back.

A Large Reproduction Gilt Framed Mirror, the bevelled rectangular plate within a conforming frame decorated with shells, 127cm by 160cm

A late 19th / early 20th Century religious text "When thou passest through the Waters I will be with thee" framed by shells, coral and foliage, watercolour, signed "J.T.L", in moulded wooden frame under glass, 29 cm x 26 cm overall

A Great War period oak book stand, its end standards turned in the form of artillery shells, 70 cm x 40 cm

Two relic Great War British and Imperial German helmet shells, each exhibiting shrapnel damage

Inert Great War British 18-pounder and French 75 mm artillery shells and cases together with a resin model of a shrapnel shell in section and a skeletonised fuseQty: 4

A George IV twin-handled silver tray,by Benjamin Smith III, London 1819,the scalloped border decorated in repoussé, with shells, foliage and fruit, the centre engraved with a crest within a garland,36.5 x 55cm long, 87oztProvenance: Maurice 'Dick' Turpin, Barons Keep, London W14.Condition ReportWeight 87 troy ounces. Minor knocks, scratches and wear. Marks crisp. Please see the additional images.

Samuel Dixon (Irish, d.1769)Duck and bird beside rocks, shells and water;A parrot beside butterflies and grapesa pair of embossed pictures, bodycolour, c.175027.5 x 38cm, in ebonised and parcel-gilt frames (2)Provenance: Maurice 'Dick' Turpin, Barons Keep, London W14.Condition ReportOverall: 34 x 44cmDiscolouration to the paper with light surface dirt and some small brown spots and speckles in places. There is dust and dirt trapped behind the glazing. Abrasions and possible restoration to the shell in the bottom right corner of one, please see illustration. Not viewed out of glazed frame.

A late 19th early 20th Century QAUATEMALAN enagua, a Uzbek silk hand woven, silk lkat coat, a/f, a child's indigo dyed top, hand embroidered with cowrie shells, possibly Gujerat, together with a Mexican 20th Century HUIPIL with silk floss on cotton hand embroidery

COLLECTION OF RELICS, MODELLED AFTER THE ANTIQUE including an Indian figural dish modelled as Vishnu holding a bowl and various pottery, also two conch shellsthe dish 13cm high

AN ANTIQUE EMERALD AND DIAMOND RING in yellow gold, set with a cushion cut emerald in a cluster of old cut diamonds and step cut emeralds, the shoulders designed as scallop shells, no assay marks, size K1/2 / 5.5, 2.0g. 

Five Dinky Toys Military Models, 609 U.S. 105mm Howitzer with gun crew, 619 Bren Gun Carrier with Anti-Tank Gun, 654 155mm Mobile Gun, 656 88mm Gun German grey, plastic shells still on sprue and 692 Leopard Tank, all in mint boxed original condition. (5 items)

λ No reserve - a collection of gemstones and glyptics, comprising: five glass intaglios; a carnelian intaglio depicting the warrior Ajax; a small agate cameo depicting a laureated emperor; a shell cameo depicting Athena; an agate cameo depicting a beetle; a lava cameo depicting Socrates; a carnelian plaque carved with the initials JB; an agate fob seal; a carnelian brooch with rope twist border, brooch pin deficient; two small coral cameos; two operculum shells; and a collection of cabochons of smoky quartz, almandine garnet; peridot, carnelian and moonstone.Provenance: from the collection of Phillip Allen, 1938-2023.

A Walther & Sohne 1930's frosted green Uranium glass "Nymphen" dressing table set comprising tray, two candlesticks, two lidded pots and a ring tree, all decorated with mermaids, fish and shells, together with an Art Deco octagonal green uranium glass pin tray. The Nymphen range was made in the 1930's, being advertised in Walter & Sohne's catalogue of 1934. (7). 

Two trays of assorted items to include: Royal Doulton figurines: 'Top O'the Hill' HN1834 and 'This Little Pig' HN2125, two miniature Royal Doulton figures in boxes; 'Jane' M203 and 'Ninette' M206, Beswick bird, Royal Belvedere Austrian china dog, a cast metal lion and various shells; conch and cowry etc. (2)(B.P. 21% + VAT)

A collection of shells. Largest measures 21x14cm

OLD BOOK ON SHELLS - THE SCALLOP

A Worcester Rubber Tree Plant pattern shaped circular plate, decorated in underglaze blue, foliate sprigs to verso, 19.5cm diameter, psuedo-Chinese four-character mark, c.1772-1775; a Worcester two handled navette shaped dish, the handles as scallop shells, decorated in underglaze blue with flowers, 18cm wide; a Worcester barrel-shaped teapot and cover; a Mansfield pattern teapot; a Three Flowers pattern sparrow beak jug; a Three Flowers bowl; a Caughley Bird in Branches pattern coffee cup; all a/f (7)

A Liverpool cream boat, moulded with shells and flutes, lamprey moulded handle, painted in coloured enamels with flowers and foliage, the interior with a feathered border, 9cm high, c.1770

Natural History - Conchology - an arrangement of sea shells, the compartmented diorama 27cm wide overall

Antiquarian books - Natural History - Robert Mudie, Mudies British Birds, The Feathered Tribes of the British Isles, in two volumes, published by Whittaker & Co., Ave Maria Lane, London, 1834; Alexander von Humboldt, Humboldt’s views of nature, contemplations on the sublime phenomena of creation, pub. Henry G. Bohn, 1850; Shells and their inmates, 1841; Mary Roberts, The Conchologist’s Companion, 1834; The Seaside Companion, 1835, (7).

A pair of George III Irish silver butter shells, 11cm wide, Richard Sawyer, Dublin, c.1810, 136g

A Victorian silver chamberstick, the shaped base with bold shells and scroll borders, engraved with a coat of arms, scroll handle, later plated conical snuffer, 10.5cm high, 17cm wide over handle, R & S Garrard, London 1876, 297g

Tribal Art - a Papua New Guinea mask, painted and applied with feathers and cowrie shells, 35cm high

A 19th century Dutch Delft shaped rectangular box and cover, painted with figures in tradition dress dancing, within flowers and scrolls in blue yellow and green, shells to angles, 30cm wide, painted mark

A collection of sea shells. Including coral, conch shells, ornaments, etc.

Three: 1914-15 star, BWM, Victory (4019 Pte G. Mitchell Gord. Highrs), GVF. Note: Private Mitchell, of the 4th Battalion was killed in action 8.12.1915, aged 29 and rests at Spoilbank Cemetery Zillebeke. Photocopy of page from War Diary shows "Colder this morning. About 10am a considerable number of shells dropped round Chester Farm and one man (Webster, a cook) severely wound on right leg by H.E. shrapnel. He died later in the day. Major Lyon left this afternoon for the 8th Brigade. One man (Mitchell) killed and another (Logan) seriously wounded at the entrance of Pear Tree Walk about 2pm by a whiz bang". £100-150

A LARGE COLLECTION OF FOSSIL SHARK TEETH AND SHELLS FROM USAEach specimen boxed and labelled. Ex British Geologist Collection.

A large box of assorted model railway carriages and body shells to include Hornby, Tri-Ang, Lima, Fleischmann, etc.

Three boxes of model railway spares and repairs to include scenery, power control units, electronics, carriage shells, Hornby Dublo three rail track, etc.

A JAPANESE PAINTED LACQUER CABINET, approximate dimensions height 39cm, width 23cm, depth 11cm, together with contents: vintage hair pins, hair combs, sea shells, geological samples etc (1)

Collection of shells, six horn cups, a Royal Standard 'Paulette' pattern part tea service, a Poole pottery cyan coloured part dinner service, a Dartington hand cut glass bowl decorated with fuchsias and other items (4 boxes) 

Geologie - - Jean Etienne Guettard. Memoires sur différentes parties de la physique, de l'histoire naturelle; des Sciences et Arts. 3 Bde. und Nouvelle Collection de mémoires sur différentes parties intéressanted des Sciences et Arts). 2 Bde. in 3 Bden. (6 Bde.) Mit 262 gestochenen Tafeln. Paris, Lamy & Costard, 1774-1786. Geglättete polierte Kalbsledereinbände d. Zt. mit Maroquin-RSchild, gelben Eckstücken und marmorierten Vorsätzen. DSB V, 579. - Schuh 2021 (nur 3 Bde.): "Very rare." - Roller/Goodman I, 491. - Ferchl S. 204. - Poggendorff I, 973. - Pritzel 3631 (abweich. Tafelanzahl). - Quérard III, 514. - Nicht bei Honeyman und Norman. - Prachtvolles Exemplar dieses bedeutenden französischen Luxusdrucks. Erste Ausgabe, selten in vollständiger Form: "un des plus grands livres de science du XVIIIe siecle". Eine zweite, erweiterte Ausgabe wurde in Paris beim Verleger Costard von 1774 - 1786 in 7 Bänden veröffentlicht. Die "Memoires" sind hauptsächlich mineralogischen, geologischen und paläontologischen Themen gewidmet, die sich mit der Geographie von Felsen, Gesteinsformationen, Minen und Mineralien sowie Fossilien, darunter Berichte über die Entdeckung der französischen Kaolinlagerstätten durch Guettard französischen Kaolinvorkommen, Verwitterung von Gebirgen, Fossilienfunde, Beschreibung und Klassifizierung verschiedener Korallen, Schwämme und insbesondere röhrenförmige Muscheln. 28 Taxa werden hier zum ersten Mal beschrieben. Außerdem gibt es Aufsätze über Papierherstellung. Die 256 gestochenen Tafeln stammen von Jean Robert und werden hier zum ersten Mal veröffentlicht. Mit der finanzieller Unterstützung seiner Gönner und der Akademie sammelte Guettard nicht nur Proben von Gesteinen, Kristallen, Fossilien und Mineralien, sondern auch ein umfangreiches Archiv mit Zeichnungen und Stichen von vielen dieser Objekte, die er auf seinen Reisen beobachtet oder auf dem Feld gesammelt hatte. Der französische Geologe und Mineraloge war auch der erste, der die geologischen Gegebenheiten Frankreichs vermaß und kartierte.geologischen Gegebenheiten Frankreichs und untersuchte das freiliegende Gestein des Pariser Beckens. - Lediglich in Band V und VI stellenweise mit minimalen Wasserflecken, insgesamt gute und frische Exemplare. Gorgeous copy of this important French luxury print. With 262 engraved plates. First edition, rare in complete form: "un des plus grands livres de science du XVIIIe siecle".A second, expanded edition was published in Paris by the publisher Costard from 1774 - 1786 in 7 volumes. The "Memoires" are mainly devoted to mineralogical, geological and paleontological topics, dealing with the geography of rocks, rock formations, mines and minerals as well as fossils, including reports on the discovery of French kaolin deposits by Guettard French kaolin deposits, weathering of mountains, fossil finds, description and classification of various corals, sponges and especially tubular shells. 28 taxa are described here for the first time. There are also essays onpapermaking. The 256 engraved plates are by Jean Robert and are published here for the first time. With the financial support of his patrons and the Academy, Guettard not only collected samples of rocks, crystals, fossils and minerals, but also an extensive archive of drawings and engravings of many of these objects, which he had observed on his travels or collected in the field.observed on his travels or collected in the field. The French geologist and mineralogist was also the first to survey and map the geological features of France.He also mapped the geological features of France and examined the exposed rock of the Paris Basin. - Only in volumes V and VI with minimal water stains in places, overall good and fresh copies.

A substantial collection of sea shells, and 'A Beginner's Guide to South African Shells' by K.H. Barnard (Maskew Miller, Cape Town).

Four military shells

A collection of shells, in a glazed display case, polished stone dishes and novelty eggs

Royal Worcester blush ivory Nautilus shell with coral shape support and decorated with shells to base, mark beneath, H17cm

A Grouped Lot: Two antique displays of various sea shells set under glass domes together with a further empty glass dome, largest piece approx 42cm high

A pair of conch shells, each carved with portrait busts, side profiles, gentleman and lady, height 20cm (2).

Two brass shells

Mixed group of decorative items to include six glass globe paperweights, four sea shells, group of gold painted fruits on a metal circular tray, bunch of glass grapes, painted green tray etc.

A Worcester gravy boat, decorated with printed shells with gilt banding, height 5.5ins Condition Report: Good condition, no chips, cracks, scratches or signs of restoration

A Worcester coffee can, of cylindrical form with printed shells and gilt banding, height 2.75ins Condition Report: Good condition, no chips, cracks, scratches or signs of restoration

An Edwardian silver table mirror, cartouche shaped the frame chased with shells, scrolls, flowers and foliage, central vacant cartouche, hallmarked by Walker & Hall, Sheffield, 1903, with beveled glass, baize easel backed, 36cm wide x 27cm high  Further details: replacement studs, splits and holes to frame (a/f) 

Mixed ornaments including crested china pig, shells candles etc

Trade cards, Liebig, 3 Italian language editions, National Drinks, S291, Playing Cards III, S294 & Shells & Heads I, S297, (6 cards in each set) (gd)

Taxidermy - five butterflies resting on shells, flowers and foliage displayed in a clear Perspex display case and another three butterflies in a Perspex pyramid case A/FLocation:A1F

A GEORGE IV SILVER OVAL SALT PHILIP RUNDELL?, LONDON 1825 The gadrooned border with shells at intervals, on four wing and lion paw feet 11.5cm (4 1/2in) long   Together with a Victorian salt spoon, maker's mark obscured, London 1881, with a mermaid terminal and foliate bowl, 9cm (3 1/2in) high 211g (6.8 oz) gross Condition Report: Marks are partially obscured Two obscured marks to the base Wobbles badly Gilding worn No engraving Maker's mark to spoon obscured, rest are clear Both with light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer

A COLLECTION OF SILVER ITEMS To include: a pair of Victorian silver circular salts by George Adams, London 1891, with chased foliate and floral decoration, on circular pedestal feet, 8cm (3 1/4in) diameter; a pair of late Victorian shaped oblong and pierced bon bon dishes by Levesley Brothers (Thomas Levesley), London 1899, with foliate swag decoration and on shaped oblong pedestal feet, 17cm (6 3/4in) long; and a silver coloured tea strainer, unmarked, chased with figures, putti, shells, birds and C-scrolls, 14cm (5 1/2in) long 563g (18.1 oz) gross Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as found Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN SILVER BALUSTER CASTOR DOBSON & SONS, LONDON 1896 With a bell shaped finial to the pierced domed cover, chased with shells and C-scroll and on a circular pedestal foot 20cm (8in) high 322g (10.4 oz) Condition Report: Standard mark partially rubbed, rest are clear Knock to the foot rim, wobbles Dent to the cover No engraving Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer

A PAIR OF SILVER CANDLESTICKS BARKER ELLIS SILVER CO., BIRMINGHAM 1973 The shaped square sconces with shells to the corners, reel capitals, knopped baluster stems to shaped moulded square bases 29.5cm (11 3/4in) high Loaded Condition Report: Marks are clear One slightly wobbles, the other good No engraving Both straight Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer

λ A FINE PAIR OF ITALIAN WALNUT FIGURAL TORCHÈRESBY ANGIOLIO BARBETTI (1805-1873), FLORENCE, DATED '1866'in the form of a scantily clad Nubian man and woman, with finely carved details heightened with gilding, each with one arm chained, the man with a necklace, the woman with earrings and classical style sandals, standing on a triform base with winged lion's paw feet and scallop shells, the guilloche frieze with signature and date panels inscribed 'Barbetti', 'Anno 1866,''Firenze' (2)148.7cm high, 51cm wideCatalogue NoteAngiolo Barbetti was born in Siena in 1805, the son of one of the city's leading wood carvers. Angiolo was a skilled carver, designer and decorator established a flourishing atelier in Florence producing a large range of carved ivory, ebony and walnut furniture including frames, cornices, candelabra and much larger commissions as lavishly inlaid cabinets and tables. A regular award winner in the international fairs and exhibitions, Barbetti was selected to represent Tuscany at the Great Exhibition of 1851 where as part of his commission he won a prize for a Renaissance style walnut console table which can now be found in the Victoria & Albert museum, 24-1851.

A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL WALNUT HIGHBACK ARMCHAIRSIN LOUIS XIV STYLE, FIRST HALF 20TH CENTURYeach with scroll arms, the apron carved with scrolls, harebells and shells, the back and seat with gros point needlework, on carved cabriole legs united by an 'X' stretcherand with hoof feet (2)

A SUMBA IKAT PANEL WITH SHELL DESIGNS, EARLY 20TH CENTURYSumba, Indonesia, first half of the 20th century. Crafted from ikat dyed cotton, featuring three vertical strips, the middle one woven with animals, the lateral ones with humanoid figures alternating animals studded with small shells and beads.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and very few loose threads.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Dimensions: Size 248 x 56 cm

MITSUNOBU: A WOOD NETSUKE OF THE CLAM'S DREAMBy Mitsunobu, signed Mitsunobu 光信Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Beautifully modeled as a clam revealing within its depths the insides of a pavilion rendered in anabori, a few small figures walking in and around the Palace of the Dragon King, the intricate scene framed by scrolling clouds to the top and tumultuous waves to the bottom. Asymmetrical himotoshi to the base and signed MITSUNOBU.LENGTH 4.3 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear and some light surface scratches.According to popular belief, the clam exhales in a purple mist and pearly tints the form of the island Horai with the palace of Ryujin. This mirage is often called 'the clam's dream' and is often seen as a netsuke carved between the slightly opened shells in minute details where the palace of Ryujin becomes visible.Literature comparison:A closely related boxwood hamaguri netsuke with the Clam's Dream, by Mitsunobu, is illustrated in Meinertzhagen, Frederick / Lazarnick, George (1986) MCI, Part A, p. 550.

A fine O.B.E., K.P.M., I.P.M. group of seven awarded to Mr Cyril Weale, Assistant Inspector-General of Police in Bengal The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Civil) Officer’s 2nd type breast badge, silver-gilt; King’s Police Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, For Distinguished Service (C. Weale, Indian Police, Bengal); British War and Victory Medals (54173 C. Weale, President V S.B.711) both renamed; Indian Police Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, For Distinguished Conduct (C. Weale, O.B.E., I.P., Dy. Commr. of Police, Calcutta); Jubilee 1935, unnamed as issued; Coronation 1937, unnamed as issued, mounted as worn, very fine or better (7) £1,600-£2,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Police Awards from the Collection of John Tamplin, Dix Noonan Webb, April 2003. O.B.E. London Gazette 1 January 1942: Deputy Commissioner of Police, Calcutta. K.P.M. London Gazette 1 January 1938. The recommendation states: ‘Mr Weale joined the Imperial Police in 1921. In 1924 he was posted to the Intelligence Branch as Special Assistant, and in view of his particular aptitude for such work he was appointed in 1926 as Additional Superintendent of Police, Dacca, and in 1930 as Special Superintendent, Intelligence Branch, where he worked with conspicuous success. As Superintendent of Police, Midnapore, where he had charge of the District Intelligence Branch, he succeeded in breaking up the ramifications of the terrorist parties in that district. His general administration of the district in all its branches was most successful, and his energy and efficiency acted as an inspiration to his subordinates.’ I.P.M. (awarded for gallantry) Gazette of India 19 June 1943: ‘On the afternoon of the 4th January 1943, Mr Weale and Sergeants Burr and Bullock went to the Alipore Aerodrome on receipt of information that an Indian Sepoy had run amok, had shot and killed another soldier and was sheltering at the top of a stairway with a rifle and ammunition at his disposal. On arrival they found that a second soldier had been shot at and injured by the maniac, who was found to be at the head of a staircase above the Guard Room and in a position which enabled him to fire at anyone approaching the staircase and also to command the front approach to the house through two windows in a small room at the staircase top.
On the instructions of Mr Weale, Sergeant Bullock fired four Tear Smoke shells up the staircase from the ground floor verandah, while Sergeant Burr covered him with a revolver. A considerable concentration of Tear Smoke was set up, but when the two Sergeants and another Sepoy went towards the staircase, the maniac fired at them twice, but fortunately missed them. It was subsequently discovered that he was using a respirator. Sergeant Bullock thereupon threw some Smoke Tear grenades up the staircase and over the roof of the house, and for the second time attempted to reach the staircase while Sergeant Burr covered him with a rifle. Two more shots from the maniac, however, rendered this attempt unsuccessful. Sergeant Burr was then ordered to remain covering the staircase, while Mr Weale and Sergeant Bullock made their way through some light bamboo jungle up to a distance of about 30 yards from the front of the house. During this advance the two officers were exposed to the fire of the maniac through the windows referred to above, but were not actually fired on. From the position then reached Sergeant Bullock fired four more Tear Smoke shells at the windows, but these did not succeed in dislodging the Sepoy. Rifles were then borrowed, and Mr Weale fired three rounds and Sergeant Bullock four rounds through these windows. This attack diverted the maniac’s attention to the party at the front of the house, and while shifting his position to fire at them, he exposed himself to the fire of Sergeant Burr, who was guarding the staircase. Sergeant Burr fired two rounds, shortly after which the maniac fell down the stairs and was found to be dead.
In carrying out this difficult and dangerous operation these three officers displayed conspicuous gallantry and disregard of personal risk, in the face of a well-armed madman who was firing at them from excellent cover.’ Cyril Weale was born on 12 February 1900. After service during the Great War, he joined the Indian Police on 29 November 1921 as an Assistant Superintendent in Bengal. In 1924 he was posted to the Intelligence Department as Special Assistant and appointed as Additional Superintendent of Police at Dacca in March 1926, and in 1930 as Special Superintendent, Intelligence Branch. As Superintendent of Police at Midnapore he succeeded in breaking up the ramifications of the terrorist parties in that district. In June 1933 he was appointed Principal of the Police Training College at Sardah, and was again appointed Principal of that College in January 1935. He was promoted an Assistant Inspector-General of Police in October 1936, and Deputy Commissioner of Police, at Calcutta, in May 1940. It was in this capacity that Weale was awarded the Indian Police Medal for gallantry in an encounter with an armed maniac. He left the Indian Police in 1947, and then worked in Calcutta with the firm of Messrs. Jardine Matheson & Co. Ltd., until 1957. Returning to England, he then worked as a Security Officer with the Foreign Office for about two years. Weale was an active member of the Indian Police Association, as Secretary in 1938, and Editor of The Bulletin until 1940. In 1944 he was Secretary of the Bengal Branch. He died in London on 27 July 1967, aged 67. Sold with comprehensive research including 13 original Bulletins of the Indian Police Association, 1938-46.