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C20th Chinese coconut shells, with fitted internal liners, with Chinese characters to base (only 2 liners are loose from shells) Provenance of lots 1 to 26: Local Vendor – items have been stored in an attic since the 1950s - she inherited the Chinese items from her late Father and Grandfather. Grandfather Frank Miles was a Major in the Royal Army Medical Corp. who was Posted to Hong Kong as Chief Hospital Administrator in 1945. Father was RAF, posted to Singapore in 1959.

5 Silver pendants to include an enamel dragon fly, 2 abalone shells set pendants & 2 others

A quantity of various decorative sea shells

2 x French art lights/shells and military badge

AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY NAPOLEONIC PRISONER OF WAR STRAW WORK BOX the lid decorated with a sailing ship, the sides with small windowed buildings, the red paper lined interior containing a quantity of sea shells, all mounted on brass ball feet 37.8cm wide x 22.5cm deep x 18cm high

WEDGWOOD Glass Animals - Lots of 15 glass animals to include - Two Squirrels, Three Whales, Two Cats, Polar Bear, Mouse, Two snail shells, Two Birds, Dog and Elephant

Seven unmounted cameo shells, largest 55mm.

A collection of sea shells and coral

George lll mahogany wheel barometer, inlaid with shells and flower heads, dial inscribed 'Cariolo & Riela, Scarborough', H99cm Condition Report Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

A glazed wooden display case to include spent ammunition shells, brass hand bell, ebonised elephants, etc

Two WWII white painted Bakelite test shells, stencilled BREAK? 1944, L32cm (2) Condition Report Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

A collection of shells. 

Sea Shells, mineral ashtray, Comitti of London barometer, etc:- One Tray

GEORGE II MAHOGANY SIDE TABLE, the grey fossil marble top with moulded edge above a frieze with Prince of Wales feathers flanked by scallop shells and scrolling foliage, on foliate carved cabriole legs with ball and hairy claw feet, height 84cm, width 117cm, depth 59cm Provenance: Gloria Antiqua, Brompton Road, London from whom purchased April 1970.

A Victorian enamel, seed pearl and diamond brooch, and another similar with coral and enamel, both brooches with vacant glazed panel backs; the first of buckle outline, with a raised central flower of six seed pearls around a rose cut diamond point, supported by four engraved leaves in a dished base, with pale blue enamelled and bright cut border depicting foliage, scallop shells and fleur-de-lys, yellow metal tests for 14/15ct gold, detachable safety chain, length 4.5cm; the second of circular lobed outline and moulded form, set to the centre with a coral bouton in a border of alternating pale blue and white enamel hearts and an outer border of six coral beads in a bright cut setting, diameter 3.6cm (2)

19th century G and T Gibson of Alnwick longcase grandfather clock with painted dial, the arch top with recumbent lady in a forest and stag, the spandrels with conch shells, within a mahogany case, 217cm tall

A collection of shells corals and anemones,

SMALL MAJOLICA PLANTER & SIMULATED FLOWERS an unusual small planter in the manner of Palissy, with majolica style colours and designed with a Lizard, shells and foliage. Mounted with a variety of simulated flowers and leaves, and also with a wooden plinth and glass dome. 21cms high

A 19th Century Victorian Prattware jug having transfer printed shells to the sides having a pewter lid with a lustre glaze, raised on a round base, along with a ceramic tiger figurine raised on a square base with hand painted details. Jug measures 23 cm high.

A selection of vintage costume jewellery to include a 9ct gold cocktail watch having a mother of pearl face and faceted hands, gold earrings, a sterling silver pilgrim's brooch consisting of scallop shells and miniature boots, a silver butterfly brooch having enamelled wings, a pair of Art Deco shoulder clips, a silver white metal bangle bracelet and much more. 

VINTAGE FRENCH LOG BASKET CONTAINING VARIOUS SHELLS

TWO PORCELAIN BOWLS FULL OF SHELLS

A quantity of shells

A large German brass gun shell and two brass trench art shells

A Links of London charm necklace with 925 stamped on part of the clasp, having twenty four charms to include those in the style of buttons and shells, total weight 95.9g

Boxes and Natural History - shells, sea urchin, niello type white metal evening coin purse; Moroccan leather jewellery case; a 19th century papier mache snuff box; soapstone carving; Edwardian jewellery boxes; a South American soapstone carving of a native; medicine balls; Victorian picture frames; bookends; etc

Lister (Martin). Historiae sive Synopsis Methodicae Conchyliorum et Tabularum Anatomicarum editio altera, 2 parts in one, Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1770, 1084 engravings (9 folding), generally offset, 2 slightly shaved, one fore-margin with two short tears (not affecting engravings), indices with separate title and pagination, a few index leaves lightly spotted or toned, front free endpaper with ink stamp 'Royal Institution of Great Britain', 20th century brown half morocco, spine with raised bands and gilt lettering, folioNissen ZB1 2529 (with 1082 engravings only). This copy: engravings numbered 1-1059 plus 22 plates; without figures 89, 164, 195, 196, 222, 923 & 961 (as issued), but with 10 bis figures: 101a, 101b, 168a, 512+, 822b, 846b, 883, 931, 965b, 990b). Martin Lister is most remembered for his work in natural history. He was the first to suggest that rocks might be characterized by their fossil contents, and to propose the creation of geological maps. Lister’s best known work, with detailed illustrations of all known shells (largely executed by his eldest daughters), was originally issued in parts and few copies are identical. The final version, Historia sive Synopsis Methodica Conchyliorum, with over a thousand plates, was not completed until 1697. Its publication led to Lister’s position as the founder of conchology in England.(Qty: 1)

Adam and Charles Black (publisher). Encyclopaedia Britannica or Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and General Literature, 7th edition, 21 volumes (complete), published Edinburgh, 1842, additional half-titles, numerous uncoloured engraved plates, hinges cracked, uniform contemporary half calf over marbled boards with contrasting morocco gilt labels to spines, some wear, large 4toContains a fine series of plates on botany, mammals, shells, fish, entomology and architectural plates of various industrial buildings.(Qty: 21)

Royal Sussex Regiment'We still kept advancing and it was a lovely sight to see the lads under that terrible hail of lead carrying on just as if they had been on a field day and with our bayonets fixed we drove the Turks off the ridges where they retired into their redoubt, which was very strongly built and also very strongly held.The ridge which we captured about 12.30 p.m. in the afternoon we held until 3.30 p.m. They were popping away at us by thousands whilst several shells burst close to where I was lying, smothering me in dust and one piece of spent shrapnel dropped about an inch from my arm whilst another piece hit the back of my helmet.One of our worst enemies was the lack of water, our lips were all cracking and our tongues were parched as it was terribly hot and the crying of the wounded and dying was quite awful.Our Officers were splendid and their casualties were eighteen including our brave and gallant Colonel who was killed not more than fifteen yards from where I was lying, whilst I was expecting every minute to be my last.'Private R. H. Simms, 1/4th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment, describes the horrors of the First Battle of Gaza; one of his comrades, Ernest Grinsted, won the M.M. on the same occasion.A Great War First Battle of Gaza M.M. group of three awarded to Sergeant E. F. Grinsted, 1/4th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment, who was killed in action in November 1917Military Medal, G.V.R. (200140 Sjt. E. F. Grimstead, 1/4 R. Suss. R.-T.F.); 1914-15 Star (4-1477 Cpl. E. F. Grinstead, R. Suss. R.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (1477 Sjt. E. F. Grinstead, R. Suss. R.), together with the recipient's Memorial Plaque (Ernest Frank Grinsted), note surname spelling variations, good very fine or better (4). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

The First doubts arose when, much further down river, I happened to glance astern and saw giant spouts of water gushing skywards and getting even closer to where I was standing. The doubts intensified when I heard the whine of large projectiles overhead and the distinct sound of bullets ricocheting from the superstructure around us. All of this gave me an uneasy feeling that I would soon be told it was time to leave the protection of the gun turret. On every run I made between the turret and the shell locker I had the distinct feeling of being completely at the mercy of our Chinese friends who could clearly be seen on the banks.When suddenly there were no more shells to lift and load, I had a silly notion that we had emptied the after magazine but there appeared through the smoke the figure of Chief Gunnery Instructor Robinson, who ordered two of us to get below at all speed. I only discovered that my companion was Boy Seaman Benny Bound when we landed in a tangled heap on the deck of the magazine, the two of us having been thrown from the ladder following a tremendous explosion above us.We immediately started loading shells on to the hoist, and in the confines of the magazine it was thankfully impossible to see what was going on above, and that the ship was to make another attempt to haul Amethyst off the mud bank where she lay grounded. I remember very little about the remainder of the action except that it seemed to go on forever and it was obvious the ship could not survive many more direct hits.'Boy 1st Class Terry Hodgins recalls events aboard H.M.S. Consort as she came under heavy fire in attempting to rescue the Amethyst on 20 April 1949; he was stationed in Y-Gun.The Naval General Service Medal awarded to Boy 1st Class T. J. Hodgins, Royal Navy, whose memories of H.M.S. Consort in action on 20 April 1949 are extensively quoted in 'Loyal and Steadfast - The Story of H.M.S. Consort'Naval General Service 1915-62, 2 clasps, Malaya, Yangtze (SMX. 818272 T. J. Hodgins, Boy 1, R.N.), an official late claim of the 1960s, together with the recipient's H.M. Armed Forces Veteran's lapel badge, extremely fine. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

TWO LIGHTERS MADE FROM WWII SHELLS DATED 1939

A GEORGE II SALVER of shaped circular outline with a cast border shells & scrolls, interspersed by rocaille masks with creatures & matted husks, flat-chased around a central, engraved coat of arms, on four paw feet, by John Tuite, London 1738; 12.25" (31 cms) diameter; 36.3 oz *Arms probably of Chowne with Tilson.

AN EARLY VICTORIAN IRISH LARGE EWER OR JUG in the form of a vase with an ivory-insulated foliate scroll handle, the body decorated in high relief with stiff leaves & a floral frieze, the upper neck & spout chased and shaped to resemble a shell, the cover similarly decorated, capped by a bunch of grapes finial, resting on a matted, rising circular foot with embossed shells & grapes, by Robert W. Smith, Dublin 1837; 13.75 (35 cms) high; 50.4 oz

A PAIR OF GEORGE III CAST SILVERGILT CANDLESTICKS in the Rococo manner, on shaped circular bases with cup-shaped nozzles, the whole decorated in relief with flowers, scrolls, foliage & shells, leaf-matting, grotesque masks, reptiles, insects & molluscs, engraved on the nozzles and below the capitals with a Viscount's coronet and two small crests below their mottoes, by Thomas Pitts, London 1806; 10.5" (26.5 cms) high; 85.8 oz (2) *The crests are those of Duncan and Haldane, probably for Adam, Viscount Duncan (1812-1867), who succeeded his father as 2nd Earl of Camperdown of Lundie on 22 December 1859. *Provenance: Purchased from Spink & Son Ltd., 1982.

A SET OF FOUR GEORGE II IRISH SALTS shaped like fluted shells on three scroll legs with shell-shaped "thumbpiece" handles, each crested and inscribed underneath with a scratchweight (3-14.5, 3-19, 3-14.5, 3-9) by Robert Calderwood, Dublin 1752-54*; 4" (10 cms) long; 14.65 oz (4) *These salts have no date letter, but the Hibernia stamp has a particular shaped outline that was only used between 1752 and 1754.

A GEORGE IV SILVERGILT VINAIGRETTE with a rectangular serpentine outline and engine-turning, the cover with an oval reserve bordered by scrolls, and shells in the corners, initialled "L", the grille pierced with a harp with sheet music & flowers, probably by Benjamin Smith, London 1829 (original fitted leather case); 1.5" (4 cms) long; 1 oz

NEWLYN COPPER. A Newlyn Industrial Class rectangular tray, decorated with fish, seaweed & shells. Unstamped. 22.5 x 52.5cm.

Selection of French Brevete ceramic ware in the form of shells

Rock samples, fossils & shells

An African style musical instrument decorated with shells.

Jocelyn Burton: A Modern Silver Box and Cover, London 1986, the pull off cover cast with various shells, 6cm diameter, 3oz 6dwtLarge clear marks on underside of base, inside of cover part marked. Tarnish in the details of the cover, some scratching to base.

3 silver salt shells by Horace Woodward (Approx 108g)

A Moorcroft Islay pattern baluster vase, the body decorated with shells and seaweed, coastline beyond, impressed marks to base, dated '98 and printed 'MDS' stamp, 18.5cm high.

A set of four modern Royal Worcester pedestal vases and covers, with twin moulded handles supported on face masks, shape number 2363, each decorated differently with an oval reserve and gilt 'W' to back, further moulding and gilt highlights throughout, comprising one with a reserve of shells against a pale cream ground, one with a reserve of a country church against a pale pink ground, one with a reserve of flowers and fruit against a pale green ground, and one with a reserve of birds feathers against a pale blue ground, each reserve initialled MP, each with gold factory marks and painted initial PW and shape number 2363, circa 2005, each 12.5 by 21cm high. (4)

Sauropod Dinosaur Fossil, H22cm group of fossilized oyster shells and other shells (3)

19th century Rococo style porcelain mantel clock, cartouche shaped with hand painted flower head and foliage decoration, on stand initialled 'J.P (Jacob Petit)', engine turned silvered Roman dial, twin train movement striking on bell, signed on back plate 'Douillon, 2313', 'Pepin Paris', gilt wood and gesso stand decorated with shells and floral swags, ebonised plinth, under glass dome, H59cm

A Set Of Three Early 19th Century Coloured Prints Of Shells within gilded frames, 52cm by 34cm

A section of fossilised pre-historic cuttlefish Orthoceras Atlas Mountains Morocco Devonian Age, approx 370 million years old, together with two shells

An automaton singing bird jardiniere in the manner of Blaise Bontems circa 1880 the perch amongst flowers of shell form the bird of irridescent turquoise and blue plumage (for restoration) the jardiniere body decorated with guitarist in a garden playing to two seated ladies by a lakeside incised to base "1276-d/2" (for similar example see Bailly "Automata, The Golden Age" p.48 - a luxurious exhibition piece by Bontems ...) CONDITION REPORTS Cracks, splits and areas of loss to the papier mache top. Areas of loss to the shells. There appears to be a whole shell flower missing. Light surface scratches and accretions and wear to the gilt on the jardinier. The mechanism and bellows are in working order. The body of the bird is present although it is in extremely poor shape. General wear and tear commensurate with age and use. See photos for more details.

A group of collectors' items including pair of trench art shells, silver plated snuff box and Dutch-African pin dish, pair of menu holders formed from 1935 crowns, a brass seal initialled 'A', a brass Battle of Waterloo commemorative paperweight, etc. 

A Lalique 'Coquille' glass bowl with moulded scallop shell rim, fourth quarter 20th century, etched 'LALIQUE FRANCE' mark to base, 8in. (20.4cm.) diameter., *Condition: two scallop shells with flea-bite nibbles to high points, surface wear to base, otherwise good.

A Chinese porcelain octagonal famille rose dish, 19th / early 20th century, with barbed rim, painted in polychrome enamels with a pheasant, peonies and prunus blossom on a rocky outcrop, against a black ground, the dark blue border with peonies and shells, 12in. (30.5cm.) diameter., *Condition: 2in. hairline from one corner beneath rim. No other faults.

ENGLISH SCHOOL LARGE ARTS & CRAFTS COPPER-FRAMED MIRROR, CIRCA 1900 of rectangular form, the hammered ground embossed with scallop shells and swimming carps at the corners, bearing inscription THE SEA HATH ITS PEARLS 88.5cm x 77.5cm

Collection of Victorian Valentine cards, to include examples embellished with gilt and silver decoration and romantic motifs (cupids, arrows, flowers); six "Vinegar Valentines" (cartoons with vulgar or insulting verse, for example, 'Of little snobs I've seen a few, But none that I like less than you; This gentle hint I hope you'll take, And eyes at me no more you'll make', or, 'If you should ever be a wife, Oh dear what a life, You'll lead your husband, for I'm sure, Your tongue not many would endure'); a "Kissogram Post Card", postmarked 1906, with instructions to 'moisten the lips and and impress them on red heart', with a boldly impressed kiss and smudged red marks from the sender; a paper lace card decorated with chromolithographic flowers, 'My heart is thine for Evermore', complete with envelope addressed to Master W. H. Welsh at Haileybury College in Hertford, postmarked Feb 14 1867 (Penny Red stamp); a postcard with chromolitho design, 'To my sweet Valentine, Of all the girls that are so sweet there's none with you that can compete', addressed to Miss R. Atkins of Somerset Villa, Devon Road, Salcombe (postmarked Feb 14 1913); a large paper lace card with hand-painted flowers in a heart-shaped centre, inscribed, 'Love after steals a heart, And thou hast stolen mine, But I'll forgive thee, dear, If thou will give me thine'; a large paper lace card with embossed hand-painted cut-outs representing shells, inscribed 'Ocean Gems', and others, approx. 50, housed in a modern red binder

A Victorian silver ogee shaped cup/goblet, the body engraved shells, foliage and panels in Baroque manner, on stepped foot, gilt interior, Robert Garrard, London, 1872, 9.99ozt (310.6 grams) 19cm high

A Doulton Lambeth barrel pitcher, circa 1875, jewelled and sprigged decoration of shells, height 21cm.

A collection of early20th Century ceramic and pottery Buttons, mainly French mounted on two cards,dating from 1920-80s, various sizes, colours and designs including novelty,animals, bird (pigeon from 1920s), shells, floral etc, some gilt  (2)  (fully listed on condition report )(each card withvendor’s annotations on reverse, our ref: Cer 1 (The Chinesefaces have been restored) & Cer 2 – 125 buttons)     CONDITION:CER1 – Square card – MANY DIFFERENT NOVELTY DESIGNS, MANY COLOURS – ALL DIFFICULT  to FIND IN GOOD CONDITION . The Chinese faces have been LOVINGLY RESTORED – 1920’s/1960’s (125 BUTTONS) CER2 - Square card – MANY DIFFERENT NOVELTY DESIGNS, MANY COLOURS – ALL DIFFICULT  to FIND IN GOOD CONDITION 1920’s/1980’s ( 125 BUTTONS)

A collection of 19thand 20th Century Mother-of-Pearl Buttons together with abalone, barbola andhaliotide examples, natural colours, iridescent, blue & pink hues, ofvarying shapes – shells, floral, “Tree of Life” design , and sizes most notablea rare large Star (card: Mop3) to include large/medium/small andpetite, mounted on 4 cards, (fully listed on condition report )(each card withvendor’s annotations on reverse,  ref: MOP/1/2/3/4 – 282  buttons) CONDITION:MOTHER OF PEARL – ABALONE – HALLIOTIDE 1850/1900 48.  Mop1 – Square card of DIFFERENT SHELLS & EARLY DATES – FOUR with Horse Heads, ****CENTRAL BUTTON - ART NOUVEAU - BRONZE ‘TREE OF LIFE’ with CUT STEEL PINS – many SCULPTURED / ENGRAVED EXAMPLES – TWO RARE OYSTER SHELL – TWO ACORNS – ONE ENGRAVING of WINGED ANIMAL. 1850/1900 (75 BUTTONS) 49.  Mop2 – Square card ABALONE (BLUE-GREEN IRIDESCENT SHELL) – TWO SCULPTURED REALISTIC SWALLOWS – FIVE LONG POINTED OVALS (3.5cm/35.0mm)- ONE METAL INSERT ‘FLOWER BASKET’                     1850/1930 (61 BUTTONS) 50.  Mop3 – Square card Mix MoP & other SHELLS – HUGE STAR CENTRAL BUTTON – TWO 4 SECTION SHELL – TWO CUT STEEL/BAKELITE/SHELL & other METAL DECORATED EXAMPLES – 1890/1940 (64 BUTTONS) 51.  Mop4 – Square card MANY EXAMPLES of SHELL TYPES & COLOURS – ONE LARGE BUTTON with AMBER GLASS INSERT – 1890/1940 (82 BUTTONS)

A collection of miscellaneous glass Buttons including Victorian French Jet, Art Deco, West German lustre, Murano, Czech – vary colours, black, gold, silvered & clear glass; trimmed, pressed, moulded, cut, some enamelled – dating from 1880 to 1960, of varying shapes including geometric, animals, shells, flowers etc – to include large/medium/small and petite, mounted on 4 cards, (fully listed on condition report )(each card with vendor’s annotations on reverse,  our ref: G19/G20/G21/G25 -  buttons)  CONDITION:

A PAIR OF SAMPSON HANCOCK SWEETMEAT FIGURES OF A GALLANT AND GIRL HOLDING SHELLS, 17CM H, PRINTED MARK, LATE 19TH C