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A collection of coral, shells and sea urchins to include three branches of white coral (largest 11 cm high), two starfish and two conch shells.

A sweets jar filled with sea shells and a box of approximtely sixteen small, medium and large shells including a piece of coral

Hand bell, decorative shells etc.

A mixed group of tropical shells, conch/hermit crab, scallop etc...together with a bleached coral (h- 19cm, w- 24cm) (12)

A large 19th century gilt composition and gesso picture frame in the Rococo style, the frame moulded with shells and scrolling acanthus, aperture 120cm x 63cm.

A pair of WW I French artillery shells, each of hour-glass shape and with embossed floral decoration, marked verso Dec 75, h.34cm, together with one other pair with stipple and floral engraved decoration, h.35cm. (4)

Pair of Belleek shells, on stands, black labels to base, 7cm high, together with a basket with an applied flower decoration, black label, a nautilus shell vase, green label, a shell dish, brown label and a cornucopia (6)

Mixed Lot: A range of Isle of Wight novelty sand sculptures in bottles, a small shell mounted study of an ocean liner, a selection of carved shells from Burlingham Quay, another from Brier Hill, Berwickshire and various other items

An Anita Harris 'Ammonites and Shells' Vase, in the teardrop shape, gold signed, 21cm high.

19th century amethyst yellow metal brooch, the oval mixed cut amethyst measuring approx 32 x 26 x 16mm, claw set, the claws modelled as shells, the surround with cast floral and fruit decoration in relief, similar decoration verso, hinged pin and safety catch brooch fittings, length of brooch approx 43mm

A Plymouth porcelain white glazed salt, c.1770, the large shell supported on a base of further small shells, coral, and seaweed, 7.5cm high, 12.9cm wide  

A Meissen porcelain rococo clock-case and a stand, 19th century, traces of blue crossed swords mark to clock, blue crossed swords mark to stand, the central part modelled as a waisted rocaille-moulded plinth edged with scrolls, the fielded panels painted with hunting scenes, a dog seated at the front, the upper right-hand corner with a winged head of Time, Diana seated on the left with a bow and a quiver, her left arm supporting a scroll-moulded case fitted with a movement, the enamel dial with Arabic numerals and outer minute track, with timepiece movement, signed Terond & Delorme No.1170? signed to reverse, a hinged pierced circular gilt-metal door at the reverse, a pierced aperture above, the shaped rectangular spreading stand with shells at the canted corners, the moulded panels painted with further vignettes, 49.7 cm high, (2)Please note that Roseberys do not guarantee the working order or time keeping of any timepiece.    

GRIMA: 'SUPER SHELL' SHELL AND LAPIS LAZULI NECKLACE, CIRCA 1972The spiral seashell applied with collet-set lapis lazuli cabochons, accented by textured spherical beads, on a black silk cord, signed Grima, lengths: shell 6.5 x 5.2cm, silk cord 42.0cmFootnotes:By family tradition, this necklace was purchased from Andrew Grima in Lugano, where he and his family were living from 1986-1992. Andrew Grima's 'Super Shell' collection was launched in 1972. The range of jewellery was designed around a variety of large and unusual shells that Grima had acquired in Australia and which he converted into stylish and wearable pieces.Please note, this lot has VAT at the prevailing rate on both the Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium. Additional duty of 2% will apply to the VAT. Please contact the department for further information.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A COLLECTION OF SEA SHELLS ETC.

A COLLECTION OF SEA SHELLS TOGETHER WITH A BLUE AND WHITE FOOT BATH

A BOX OF VINTAGE SEA SHELLS AND FOUR CHILDRENS ANNUALS.

A LALIQUE `COQUILLES NO.2' CLEAR AND OPALESCENT GLASS PLATEDesigned in 1924 The underside moulded with shells, signed R.Lalique, France, N.3010, 26.75cm diameterGood condition

A LALIQUE CLEAR AND OPALESCENT GLASS `COQUILLES' BOWLDesigned in 1924 The underside moulded with shells, engraved R.Lalique France, No.3200, 24cm diameterSome light surface scratches to the centre of the interior, but overall in good condition

FOUR PORTUGUESE PALISSY STYLE PLATES20th century Comprising of a large plate applied in high relief with a lobster, mussels and shells, 33cm diameter and three smaller plates applied with a crawfish, crab and spider crab, unmarked, each 25cm diameterOverall in good condition with some small losses to the shredded `seaweed'

A 19th Century collector’s cabinet with 16 drawers of mixed shells, fossils and stones, 53cm x 68cm x 36cm

A silver inkstandWilliam Hutton & SonsSheffield, 1924Of rectangular form with shaped gadrooned border, pierced along the rim with scrolling foliate motifs and decorated with shells to each side, on four bracket feet, engraved with presentation and dated 1904 - 1925, supporting two silver mounted squared inkwells, the stand 23.4cm wide, 17cm deep, together with: a German silver bonbon spoon, Edwardian import marks for B Muller & Son (Berthold Muller), Chester, 1901, the bowl pierced and decorated with seated woman with a putto within a scrolling foliate motif and two putti to sides, with pierced terminal, 13.8cm long; a German silver caddie spoon, pseudo Hanau marks for Karl Kurz, Edwardian import marks for Boaz Moses Landeck, London, 1908, the bowl repousse decorated with a peasant in the countryside, with pierced handle and boat-shaped terminal, 9.5cm long; a 19th century Dutch silver caddie spoon, Edwardian import marks for Boaz Moses Landeck, Chester, 1907, the bowl repousse decorated with a scene of two peasants in an outdoor setting, with pierced handle and boat shaped terminal, 9.5cm long; and a spirit label, unmarked, weighable silver approx. 14.8ozt (5)Condition Report: Weighable silver doesn't include the spirit label and the two silver mounted inkwells. 

Christine Viennet, a large Palissy type relief moulded charger, 2000, modelled in relief as a pond encrusted with waterlilies, toads and cockle shells, 47cm diameter

A hallmarked silver napkin holder. The napkin holder having nips in the form of shells. Hallmarked for London, 2000. Makers mark CCP for Chamberlain Clarke Partnership. French silver miniature tray and two goblets.  The three piece set stamped with a boars head and makers lozenge L*S.  A Victorian hallmarked silver salt spoon. Hallmarked for Birmingham, 1898. Combined weight approx 20g. Measures approx 1.3cm x 0.7cm (goblet)  / 4.5cm diameter (tray) 

Hunt and Roskell Ltd. a fine Edward VII silver tazza and cover, the cover with an enamel armorial and motto "GOD MY TRUST", over four hippocampi, a frieze of masks and foliage above four frogs, sea shells and hermit crabs. The dish with four figures, half female with an eagle's claw, possibly Harpys, and lobsters, over bulls heads and a pedestal foot with masks and foliage, London 1906. H 40cm, 102oz 3180gm (the motto possibly refers to the Mason Family, Necton Hall, Norfolk, England). Condition Report: Some damage to the enamel armorial

Novelty silver dish in the form of an Oyster shell with feet formed as winkle shells by R Comyns, 105 grams. London, 1987.

A Persian camelbag or juval, with a design of medallions, on a brown ground, with multicoloured geometric borders, some shells stitched to the outer border, 57cm x 147cm.

An African Tribal Dan Kran warrior's mask, with fabric border applied with shells and bells, Cote D'Ivoire circa 1940, 30cm high. Provenance: Exhibited at an International exhibition of West African Art 2023..

Patrick Hennessy RHA (1915 - 1980) Marine Encounter (PH212) Oil on Canvas, 62.5 x 89cm (25 x 35") Signed Provenance: With Guildhall Galleries, Chicago, label verso; Private Collection, DublinHennessy’s work was very different to that of his Irish contemporaries, he favoured more traditional subject matter, landscapes, still lives and portraits. His finesse and skill as a painter were best exemplified in his depiction of animal life, with an incredible eye for detail and anatomical correctness.His works have a slightly surreal character, often set within isolated landscapes, each with their own internal narrative. In this work the odd encounter of the butterfly, song bird and conch shells, are arranged as a miniature tableau. Hennessy is influenced by the art historical genre of still life painting, mastered by Dutch Golden Age artists, in which animals and food were arranged in highly realistic and abundant displays.Ill health led to permanent move to Morocco in 1968, where he could benefit from a warmer climate. Some of his later works, depict the deserts of that landscape, such as Mare and Foal, sold in these rooms in 2019. The beach landscape in this work is suggestive of the North African coastline, with its distinctive cliff faces, one in the immediate background, stands as individual layers of rock stacked on top of each other, eroded by the seawater. While in the farther distance, an impressive promontory cuts through the picture plane and into the sea beyond.Niamh Corcoran, November 2023

A box of spent brass rifle shells.

A FINE AND RARE 10-BORE FLINTLOCK DUCK GUN BY JAMES BARBAR, LONDON, CIRCA 1755, ALMOST CERTAINLY MADE FOR WILLIAM CONSTABLE (1721-91) OF BURTON CONSTABLE with heavy swamped browned barrel retained by four sliding bolts, signed on a raised top flat drawn-out to a loop over the breech and decorated with engraved border and foliage, struck on the left with the barrelsmith's mark and London proof marks, fitted with silver fore-sight and gold-lined vent, shaped bright steel tang finely engraved with foliage, rounded lock signed in capitals beneath the pan, the interior retaining some early polish and without detent, moulded figured walnut full stock swelling and carved with rococo shell ornament behind the rear ramrod-pipe, further shells and asymmetrical foliage about the tang, finely engraved and chiselled steel mounts, comprising butt-plate engraved on the tang with a classical trophy of arms and a rococo scroll, pierced side-plate involving a scallop-shell and a baldachin carried by foliage, engraved trigger-guard with chiselled foliate finial, large chiselled vacant escutcheon surmounted by a scallop-shell, four ramrod-pipes, original horn-tipped wooden ramrod with worm, and in very good, probably unfired, condition throughout, 120.6 cm barrel ProvenanceWilliam Constable (1721-91), Burton ConstableWilliam Keith Neal Collection sold Bonhams 10th November 2005, lot 35 LiteratureW. Keith Neal & D.H.L. Back, Great British Gunmakers 1740-1790, pp. 88-89, 91-92, plates 246-249, described as "a magnificent example, perhaps the finest to survive, of a 1755 period best large-bore steel-mounted gun". An invoice from James Barbar of 1755/56 survives for three ‘very large bore steel mounted’ William Constable guns at £8.13.0 each. Though they are described as having a 'bolt lock' it seems likely this gun is one of them.

A PAIR OF 14 BORE SILVER-MOUNTED FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS BY W. TURVEY, LONDON, LONDON PROOF MARKS AND SILVER HALLMARKS FOR 1752, MAKER'S MARK OF JEREMIAH ASHLEY with slightly swamped barrels signed on the top flats within an engraved border drawn-out to a hatched and foliate terminal over the breeches, struck with proof marks and the barrelsmith's mark on the left, fitted with silver fore-sights chased with foliage, engraved tangs decorated with rococo scallops and foliage, signed rounded locks with slender raised borders, rounded cocks en suite, moulded highly figured full stocks (small repairs) carved with a raised moulding involving a shell behind the barrel tangs, silver mounts cast and chased in low relief comprising spurred pommels with engraved spurs and flowerhead caps, pierced side-plates decorated en rocaille, trigger-guards with scallop shell finials and engraved with rococo shells and foliage on the bows, vacant rococo escutcheons, and moulded baluster ramrod-pipes (later silver-tipped ramrods, the iron parts with light patination), 25.8 cm. barrels ProvenanceBonhams, Knightsbridge, 22nd April 2009, lot 339 William 2 Turvey was apprenticed to George Turvey in 1742, and free of the Gunmakers' Company in 1750.

Britains set 2064, 155mm Gun, FIRST VERSION with khaki finish, brass elevating gear, loader and two aluminium shells in original box (Condition Very Good, box Good, internal packaging missing) with Austin Champ, BAT Gun, Regulation Limber (dusty) and Bren Gun Carrier with Crew (Condition Good) (8)

Britains 18inch Heavy Howitzers khaki finish No.1 in original box, 1265, dark green finish (elevating gear damaged), khaki finish 1266 and bright green finish 9740 (breach block cracked) in original box with five grey plastic shells and seven lead shells, two No.1 shellcases, four No.2 shellcases, one No.3 shellcase and a loading plate (Condition Good, boxes Good) (4)

A Makonde Wood Helmet Mask, Mozambique, the skull set with cropped human hair, with scarifications to the forehead; a Bamileke Antelope Mask, Cameroon, with curved horns, slit eyes, and triangular ears; a Bamileke Monkey Mask, Cameroon, the domed forehead set with cowrie shells, with glass set circular eyes, large open mouth with block teeth highlighted in white pigment (3)

A rare 19th century seafood pedlar, with wax over composition on jointed wooden body, inset dark glass eyes, original glazed brown printed pattern cotton printed dress and apron, black wool skirt and elaborate black silk bonnet, stood behind a wooden stall with dried crabs, shells, wax fish and dried shrimp, six baskets around base and two shell chickens, on domed base —15 1/2in. (39.5cm.) high

A Steiff limited edition teddy bear Matrioschka set, 182 of 750, comprising of three mohair teddy bears which all have their own Russian doll shells, the largest bear wears a lucky charm Matrioschka pendant --12 1/2in. (32cm.) high largest bear, in original box with certificate and outer packaging

A fine mid-19th century shell cottage diorama, possibly a Royal residence, an elaborate single storey L-shaped house, the main building with single room, with vaulted ceiling and dormer widows, the interior decorated with gold star patterned wallpaper, some pieces of furniture, a seated ‘alien head’ composition-headed elegant lady with elaborate floral headdress and jointed wood body, a similar whiskered gentleman in British military dress uniform presenting her a bouquet and three Grodnerthal children playing nearby; at the front door with steps down is a shell gentleman in frocked coat and top hat, leaving carrying a book; the other room contains two beds, one with a Grodnerthal child asleep, to one side is a backdoor with porch, three pairs of chimneys covered with marquesite dust, the house sitting on top of a landscaped garden, the back terrace with a feather parrot on star and a elderly shell lady leaving by the back steps, the surrounding garden includes a composite cat stalking a shell mouse, a mirrored pond with glass fountain, a shell rowing boat and feather swan, a feather peacock perching on a feather tree and various shell chickens, displayed on a weighted ebonised base with glass dome, base 19in. x 21in. (49cm. x 54cm.), 17in. (44cm.) height of dome - this house was purchased by the original vendor’s Uncle Bill in 1925 when he was aged 5, in the Aldershot area. It is probable that the lady in the house is supposed to represent Queen Victoria and the uniformed man, Prince Albert. In 1849 Queen Victoria visited the Shell Cottage in the grounds of Carton House, Kildare, Ireland, which looks virtually the same as this house, but the shells are on the interior. She had her 4th child in 1844; in the same year she had her portrait painted in a headdress that matches the one she is wearing here. Queen Victoria was known as The Famine Queen, after personally donating £2,000 to the famine relief, so had strong links with Ireland - this house was purchased by the current vendor at SAS in June 2014

Two boxes of sundry china ware, pictures etc to include decorative serving platters, jugs etc, a box of assorted OS maps and a box of assorted shells etc (4 boxes)

FJ Articulated Rocket Launcher - drab green with large gun and searchlight, with some loose shells - Good  - See-Photo in a Good carded lift off lid box 

FJ Articulated Rocket Launcher - drab green with large gun and small guns on cab back, with some loose shells - Good Plus to Excellent in a Good (slightly grubby) carded picture box 

Nacoral (Spain) Military a group of 3 - (1) 500 Patton - drab khaki  (2) same but dark mustard  and (3) field gun with shells - conditions are generally Excellent to Near Mint in Fair to Good Plus rigid cases (3) 

Premier (Japan) Centurion Tank - dark military green including rollers with black rubber tracks, with some loose shells (Dinky copy) - Excellent Plus in a Good displays well carded picture box 

Premier (Japan) 105mm Howitzer Gun - dark olive green including hubs, with loose shells - Excellent in a Fair (complete) carded picture box 

Three First World War British No.85 Fuzes, used on the shrapnel shells for the 13 Pdr and 18 Pdr Field Guns, (3)

A Coalport 'jewelled' twin-handled cup and saucer, early 20th century the pale turquoise jewels set against gilt fluting, yellow ground, further decorated with a border of gilt shells trailing gilt and turquoise flowers, printed factory mark in green, retailers mark for Gilman Collamore & Co Ltd New York, registered number 138878, numbered 71706 in gilt, saucer 14cm diameter (2)Condition:A small amount of good professional restoration to the cup near one handle. It is difficult to tell what was the original damage but it looks one handle has been off, with a small chip and associated crack covered over.

THOMAS JAMES & NATHANIEL CRESWICK; a George IV hallmarked silver salver with central crest for the Glazebrook family, with cast border of shells and scrolls, the surface engraved with Rococo scrolls and flowers, raised on three lion paw feet, with dedication to reverse 'Presented August 1825 to T. K. Glazebrook Esq. by the Flint Glass Manufacturers of the North Western District, as expressive of their sense of his important service when acting as Chairman to the Deputation of the Flint Glass Trade of Great Britain', Sheffield 1824, diameter 22.5cm, approx. 15.8ozt.

An early 19th Century Flight and Barr Worcester dish, decorated with transfer printed shells within a turquoise and gilt border; and a Victorian ironstone pattern tureen stand 

Pair: Acting Stoker Petty Officer W. J. Goodfellow, Royal Navy, who served in H.M.S. Barham at the Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916 Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1908-10 (295150. W. J. Goodfellow, Sto. 1Cl, H.M.S. Proserpine.); Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Persian Gulf 1909-1914 (295150. W. J. Goodfellow, Sto. 1Cl. H.M.S. Proserpine.) nearly very fine and better (2) £240-£280 --- William John Goodfellow was born in Salisbury on 5 July 1880. A carter, he joined the Royal Navy as Stoker 2nd Class on 1 April 1900, and was raised Stoker aboard Andromeda and Stoker 1st Class aboard the pre-dreadnought battleship King Edward VII. Transferred to the cruiser Proserpine on 22 September 1908, Goodfellow witnessed active service off the coast of Somaliland and anti-gun running operations in the Persian Gulf. Promoted Acting Leading Stoker aboard Bulwark, he served aboard Duncan in the opening months of the Great War tasked with the Northern Patrol. Transferred to the battleship Barham on 19 August 1915, Goodfellow was present at the Battle of Jutland and witnessed heavy engagement during the run to the south; Barham fired 337 fifteen-inch shells and 25 six-inch shells during the battle, scoring a large number of hits upon the enemy, including a large-calibre strike upon the German battlecruiser SMS Von der Tann. She was struck 6 times herself, suffering 26 killed and 46 wounded. Raised Acting Stoker Petty Officer on 10 May 1917, Goodfellow was transferred to Portsmouth, and it was here that he died of pulmonary tuberculosis at the Royal Naval Hospital Haslar on 1 March 1918.

A fine Great War 'Second Battle of the Dover Straits' M.I.D. group of three awarded to Sick Berth Attendant J. Gradwell, Royal Navy, one of just two medics aboard H.M.S. Broke, who provided essential care when his ship rammed the Imperial German Navy Torpedo Boat SMS G42 at 27 knots, almost turning her adversary right over. With both vessels locked together, the scene descended into desperate hand-to-hand fighting on the top deck of Broke, the sailors attacking each other with cutlasses, bayonets and anything else at hand. Remarkably, the recipient later gave a firsthand account of this to a Bolton newspaper, adding that he suffered from the effects of an exploded gas shell British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (M.16759 J. Gradwell. S.B.A. R.N.); Romania, Kingdom, Medal for Bravery and Loyalty, 2nd Class, with crossed swords, silvered bronze, mounted as worn, good very fine and better (3) £300-£400 --- M.I.D. London Gazette 10 May 1917: 'Honours for Service in the Action between H.M. Ships "Swift" and "Broke" and German Destroyers, on the night of the 20th to 21st April, 1917.'  Romania, Medal for Bravery and Loyalty, 2nd Class London Gazette 17 March 1919: 'For distinguished services rendered during the war.'  James Gradwell was born in Bolton on 26 December 1891 and joined the Royal Navy at Portsmouth on 22 October 1915. Posted to Haslar Naval Hospital for a year, Gradwell transferred to the destroyer H.M.S. Broke on 29 December 1916 as Acting Auxiliary Sick Berth Attendant. The scenes aboard Broke in the night action of 20-21 April 1917 rank amongst some of the most vivid of the entire Great War. Thwarting a significant attack on the Dover Barrage by six Zeebrugge-based enemy torpedo boats, the Swift and Broke succeeded in sinking two vessels, the second by ramming, and at enormous cost, in a manner reminiscent of Napoleonic engagements rather than modern warfare. An eye-witness account of the action states: ‘Many casualties had occurred among the guns' crews of the forecastle through two enemy shells, one of which had detonated projectiles in a ready rack. All the electric cables and voice-pipes from the bridge had been shot away, while the after compass, after wireless-room, and searchlight were demolished. The foremost funnel was pierced through and through by splinters until it resembled a huge nutmeg-grater. A shell passing in through the side above the waterline had penetrated a coal-bunker, to explode in the boiler-room beyond, killing or wounding every man in the compartment and severing the main steam-pipe, from which the steam escaped with a deafening roar. And, besides the damage from enemy shell, the British flotilla-leader had a badly bent and crumpled bow, and two huge gashes forward above the waterline. Dead and wounded lay everywhere … In the space of a few moments the Broke was converted into a smoking-shambles. In places, her decks were literally running in blood. She sustained 57 casualties, of whom 21 were killed outright, and no part of the ship was immune.’ (Taffrail's Endless Story, refers). Towed back to port, the survivors of Broke were placed on 'survivor's furlough' and sent home. It was here that Gradwell's story caught the attention of The Farnworth Chronicle on 4 May 1917: ‘They call our ship the chattiest and happiest ship in the Navy,’ he remarked, in paying a very high tribute to the officers and crew, to all of whose bravery in the action he testified. ‘A probationary surgeon and our towns-man comprised the [only] medical staff of the vessel.’ For his bravery and devotion to duty that night, Gradwell was Mentioned in Despatches. The Bolton Journal and Guardian of 18 May 1917 corroborates the details above, adding: ‘For devoted services in attending the injured during the whole of the engagement, he being the only sick-berth attendant on board’. Remaining in service, Gradwell survived the War and was further recognised by the King of Romania with the rare 2nd Class decoration. He returned home to Bolton and later worked as an agent and superintendent for the Royal London Insurance Company. Elected Alderman in 1949 and Chairman of the Bolton and District Sewerage and Water Board, Gradwell served from 1960 to 1961 as Mayor of Bolton. A 'Bolton man' from top to toe, he died at Bolton General Hospital on 14 April 1972. 

A fine South Atlantic Medal awarded to Guardsman J. G. Mitchell, No. 7 Platoon, ‘G’ Company, 2nd Battalion Scots Guards, who took part in the assault and capture of Mount Tumbledown 13-14 June 1982, one of the most ferocious British infantry engagements since the Second World War South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (24313868 Gdsm J G Mitchell SG) extremely fine £1,400-£1,800 --- John G. ‘Oddball’ Mitchell was born in 1955 and served with the Scots Guards during some of the most intense fighting of the entire Falklands Campaign. Like many of his young comrades, he thoroughly enjoyed the voyage to the South Atlantic, indeed: ‘it was a good laugh, because we all thought that peace would be declared before we got there... but we were wrong, and in the end we had to be the point platoon on Tumbledown’. Described by the contemporary press as ‘ordinary’ men from ordinary backgrounds, it fell to Mitchell and his pals of the 2nd Battalion, Scots Guards, to take on a well-dug-in and determined battalion of Argentine Marine Infantry, capture the summit and open the gateway to Port Stanley. The importance of Mount Tumbledown lay in its height and its location just four miles west of the Capital. A barren and inhospitable outcrop, its value lay in commanding views and rocky crevices which effectively made any kind of daylight attack suicidal. Recognising this, H-Hour was fixed for 2100hrs, the men of the Scots Guards being airlifted by helicopter to the assembly point some three kilometres away. Here they dug temporary sangars and were shelled by the enemy for most of the day, wounding one man. The blessing of darkness couldn’t come too soon. With ‘G’ Company in the lead, Mitchell and his comrades began the advance along Goat Ridge in line-ahead formation. Amid sporadic snow flurries and artillery and mortar fire, as well as star shells, all from the Stanley direction, they managed to get onto their first objective, only to find that the Argentines had abandoned it in favour of stronger positions near the summit. Remaining undetected, the Scots Guards lay in the tussocks and listened to the sounds of Spanish being spoken above them. At 2230hrs the Left Flank passed through the Company, upon which all hell broke loose as the defenders opened up. To the left, Second Lieutenant James Stuart struggled to negotiate rocks which had a propensity to break ankles and lacerate calves at will; both left, right and centre platoons then tried to dislodge the enemy with 84mm and 66mm rounds and M79 grenades, but the Argentines, who turned out to be regulars of the 5th Marine Battalion, were not to be budged. Fighting crag to crag, the battle became reminiscent of scenes from the Great War. At 0230hrs Company Commander Major John Kiszely informed Battalion Headquarters by radio that he intended to attack with fixed bayonets. Leading his men forward in a charge: ‘The sangars were overrun and enemy killed, but it was tough fighting. Major Kiszely himself had a lucky escape. An enemy round lodged in the compass on his belt and he killed one Argentine with his bayonet’. Finding himself atop Tumbledown with only six men, three of whom were immediately wounded, the Major went though some very anxious moments, only relieved by the arrival of the Right Flank to consolidate the position. As the sun rose, it finally became clear that the enemy had lost any desire for a counter-attack, and in scenes reminiscent of the Raising of the Flag on Iwo Jima of 23 February 1945, the men of No.7 Platoon, ‘G’ Company, Scots Guards, had their photograph taken atop the summit. Published around the world, the image became one of the best known of the entire war, the recipient being easily identifiable as the ‘gap toothed’ Guardsman wearing the beret to front. The Battle of Mount Tumbledown resulted in 9 men killed in action and 43 wounded. The Argentines lost 30 men with a further 30 taken as Prisoners of War. For their courage displayed during the attack, soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, Scots Guards, were later recognised with the award of 1 DSO, 2 MC’s, 2 DCM’s (one posthumous), and 2 MMs.

Large collection of mixed shells. Not available for in-house P&P

A George V silver inkstand, the border cast with scrolls, shells, etc., with pen tray and glass inkwell with silver mounts, Birmingham 1918, weighable silver 11.16oz, 23cm wide.

3rd-4th century A.D. The hoop circular in plan and rectangular in cross-section, the sides divide into two segments which separate gradually to form triangular shoulders, on one of the shoulders applied scallop shells with one replaced, four pellets to the base of the bezel; the deep tubular bezel and everted rim decorated with radiating lines, reset with a cabochon garnet. Guiraud. H. Bagues et Anneaux a l'Epoque Romaine en Gaule, in Gallia, vol.46, 1989 4.57 grams, 22.24 mm overall, 14.67 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F, USA 2 3/4, Europe 3.67, Japan 3) (3/4 in.).Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Great Chart with Singleton, near Ashford, Kent, UK, by Mr Keith Collins on Thursday 5th November 2020. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report with record no.KENT-2D4C88. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's report on a find of potential treasure for H M Coroner with Treasure reference 2021T808, subsequently disclaimed.Roman rings with circular hoops are categorised by Guiraud (1998) in her typology as Type 4, those with tubular bezels Types 4a- 4d, Type 4c is shown flanked by two pairs of spherical pellets, and with decorative shoulders (p.189, fig.29), however our example is more consistent with Type 4h.

Late Cretaceous Period, circa 100-66 million years B.P. Charonosaurus sp. hadrosaur egg on matrix, retaining evidence of the original leathery surface. 3.66 kg, 16 cm wide (6 1/4 in.).From a North London, UK, collection, 1990s.Dinosaur eggs are known from about 200 sites around the world, the majority in Asia and mostly in terrestrial (non-marine) rocks of the Cretaceous Period. 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. [No Reserve]

Britains 1960s onwards 18 inch Howitzer mounted on wheels gloss green No. 9740, generally good plus to good (would benefit from light cleaning) in good plus box including Polystyrene inner tray, with Brass Shell Charger, Grey Plastic Shells (6) and loose (5), packing pieces and blue complaint slip. Contents unchecked for completeness or correctness and untested. Viewing recommended.

Two George V silver butter shells,  10.5cm l, by Harrison Bros & Howson, Sheffield 1913, both cased, 2ozs 12dwts (2 cases) Good condition

An Elizabeth II silver salver, with husk cavetto and gadrooned rim with shells at intervals, 28cm diam, by The Barker Ellis Silver Co, Birmingham 1973, 20ozs 18dwts Good condition, no engraving

An Irish George IV silver teapot, crisply chased with flowers and shells, the domed lid with integral joint and flower knop, scrolling acanthus capped handle with ivory insulators, on fluted foot, crested, 16.5cm h, by James Fray, Dublin 1828, 29ozs 8dwts   Please note Mellors & Kirk have applied for an exemption licence for the ivory in this lot. Ref: 12PMVZL8 Good condition but for tiny old repair on tip of spout

Irish interest. A fine Victorian silver testimonial salver, the field engraved with shells and leafy C-scrolls within cast and applied foliate openwork border with wreathed cartouches, engraved with armorials or vacant and alternating with palmettes, inscribed Presented to Joseph Burke Esqr. Barrister at Law for sixteen years one of the Poor Law Inspectors in Ireland on the occasion of his retirement from his official duties MDCCCLV A testimonial of respect, esteem and gratitude from ninety officers of Poor Law unions at various periods under his charge, 56.5cm diam, by Hawksworth, Eyre & Co, Sheffield 1854 and engraved T Bennett Fecit Dublin, 126ozs   Provenance: Joseph Burke, the recipient, thence by descent to the present vendor Joseph Burke QC (1789-1864) of Elm Hill, Co Tipperary was the younger son of Peter Burke by his wife Ann Dowdall, daughter and co-heiress of Matthew Dowdall MD of Mullingar. Joseph Burke's elder brother, the genealogist John Burke (1786-1848), founder of Burke's Peerage, was the father of Sir Bernard Burke CB (1814-1892) Ulster King of Arms Good condition

A collection of gemstone specimens, sea shells, fossil etc