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Natural History - a collection of geological and seashell specimens, including satin spar (gypsum), elotite, Iona marble, smoky quartz, other quartz samples, amethyst, chalcedony, galena, various dogtooth calcites, fluorites, various igneous and sedimentary rocks, larger geode fragments, corals (2), iridescent shells, etc (qty)

Curiosities - a George V silver connoisseur's lens, quite plain, shaped tear grip, 12.2cm long, Crisford & Norris Ltd, Birmingham 1919; a Ceylonese rectangular ebony and porcupine quill box, sliding cover, early 20th century; an associated canted rectangular presentation plaque; early 19th century bone implement, possibly Prisoner of War work, folding picks, c. 1815; Conchology - a collection of sea shells, including graduating cowrie (2), conch, others [8]; qty

Taxidermy - an Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea), naturalistically mounted astride a rock pool, with sand, moss and shells, rectangular ebonised and glazed case, loop suspension, 30cm high, 46cm wide

Natural History - Conchology - a 19th century mahogany box, containing a collection of exotic shells, coral and geological specimens, hinged cover, 46cm wide

An early 19th century commonplace book, the front cover embossed R. Rowbottom's Album, drawn and coloured frontispiece of Calliope, Chief of the Muses, serenading a trinity of lofty putti, the ground strewn with deskstand, a roll of sheet music and a book of poetry, within a Picturesque landscape, by J. Richardson, signed, pasted with clipped manuscript autographs of the royal sign-manuals of George III (2) and George IV [3], original prose and verse composition, with selected prose and verse passages from esteemed literature, coloured botanical still lives, some applied with scissor-cut butterflies, pasted exotic birds, cards and further ephemera, including a printed invitation to luncheon following the Lord Bishop of Manchester laying a corner stone in 1854, further still lives, including shells, pen and ink study of shooting dogs, etc., embossed black leather, titled front board, raised banding to spine, 8vo

A CONTINENTAL WHITE METAL COMPORT WITH WAVY CRANBERRY GLASS BOWL, bubble inclusions, the base as three horses heads emerging from shells, on a circular foot, height 14.5cm, diameter 22cm, marks rubbed

WW1 Battle of Jutland HMS Queen Mary Casualty Group of Medals. Awarded to "K.4318 A.H. GOWER STO 1 RN". Comprising: 1914/15 Star, "STO 1 RN", British War Medal, Victory Medal "STO 1 RN". Medals loose. Stoker 1st Class Archie Herbert Gower was killed on the 31st May 1916 when his ship the Battle Cruiser HMS Queen Mary blew up at the Battle of Jutland after being hit by shells.

A 1920's Lalique crystal Coquilles Shells pattern bowl, acid etched mark no. 3700 beneath, 24cm dia.

CHAMBERLAIN'S WORCESTER POT POURRI VASE AND COVER CIRCA 1810 the pierced lid with gilt knop finial above an ovoid body, raised on a triform base modelled with dolphins above shells, with feather and marble decoration, painted inscription CHAMBERLAINS WORCESTER/ MANUFACTURERS TO THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES AND DUKE OF CUMBERLAND 18cm high

PAIR OF IRISH GEORGE II STYLE MAHOGANY SIDE TABLES MODERN the rectangular white and grey veined reconstituted marble tops above friezes carved with acanthus and C scrolls and centred by shells, raised on acanthus carved cabriole legs ending in hairy paw feet (2) 108cm wide, 86cm high, 59cm deep

SHELLS, collection of decorative sea shells

A late 18th century painted bone fan, decorated with Mercury holding his caduceus and a purse, with two ladies, with trees and mountains in the distance, with applied gilt figures, shells, flowers and insects, 37cm wide, later mounted in a glazed gilt display case. Provenance: Property from a deceased estate.

An early 20th century mahogany demi lune table, with scrolls and shells to the top of the cabriole legs, 79 x 45 x 72cm

An early 20th Century original advertising cotton reel 'Dewhurst's Sylko Three Shells Machine Twist Cotton', raised on octagonal plinth base, height 18cm, length 26cm

Six pictures of large sea shells by various artists, mounted in hand-finished distressed frames, 30 x 24cm. (6)

Six pictures of different types of sea shells by various engravers, mounted on hand finished black ribbed frames, 36 x 25cm (6)

Two WW2 period brass shells

Large box of assorted seashells including scallop shells

Two boxes of assorted studio pottery including Fishley Holland, puzzle jugs, shells etc.

Large selection of coral, shells etc

Large collection of shells and shell figures

Reproduction mahogany serpentine four drawer chest, on cabriole legs with carved shells, W42cm, H76cm, D34cm Condition Report Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

A collection of gun shells, cartridges, etc.

A Georgian Oak Longcase Clock marked Ja. Hallett Lyme to the face, acorn finial above shaped moulding to the top of the hood, single glazed, square door to the face, columns forming integral part of door, Arabic numeral face marked 1-12 and 15, 30, 45, 60, second hand and date roller, hand painted shells to corners, long door and cross-banded border to case, brass hinges and escutcheon, 17 3/4" wide x 82 1/2" high x 9 1/2" deep

An Edwardian style walnut veneered scrolling fret-work wall mirror having box strung and inlaid with shells and bevel edge plate

QUANTITY OF SEA SHELLS

3 LARGE SEA SHELLS

AFRICAN IVORY COAST MASK DECORATED WITH COWRIE SHELLS

QUANTITY OF SEA SHELLS

A Flight Barr & Barr plate decorated with sea shells in the centre, surrounded by gilt branches and gilt border, circa 1813-40, impressed FBB, crown and printed mark, 22cm diameterProvenance: An English Gentleman's Private CollectionCondition Report: Good. Wear to rim gilding. No damage or restoration

A small lot of various collectors' items to include dominoes, thrift box, playing cards, a collection of shells, a boxed Pränafa hair clipper, a late 19th century field microscope and a vintage skipping rope.

A quantity of brass ammunition shells of various sizes and two brass vases.

A COMPOSITE ITALIAN LEFT-HAND DAGGER, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 17TH CENTURY with earlier German blade of stout diamond-section, formed with two pairs of long slender fullers on each face and a pronounced medial ridge, grooved rectangular ricasso, iron hilt comprising 'crab-claw' quillons each interrupted by a central moulding, side-ring fitted with a sprung-in-plate pierced with a series of circles and a central cross, associated pommel chiselled with scallop shells on a wavy ground, and the grip bound with plaited wire between 'Turk's Heads' 38.0 cm; 15 in blade

FIVE BAYONETS, 19TH CENTURY including a Chassepot bayonet, dated 1874, in its scabbard; a Gras bayonet, dated 1877; two Portugese bayonets each dated 1886, and in its scabbard; another, and four brass shells the first: 57.4 cm; 22 5/8 in blade (9)

A FRENCH SMALL-SWORD WITH CHISELLED AND GILT IRON HILT, CIRCA 1740 with associated hollow-triangular blade, iron hilt chiselled in low relief against a punched and gilt ground (small losses), including double shell-guard decorated with rococo flowers, shells and scrolls, a pair of large arms, quillon, knuckle-guard and pommel all decorated en suite, and the grip bound with plaited wire and ribband between 'Turk's Heads' 87.0 cm; 34 1/4 in blade

A Pair of 19th Century Cherub and Shell Bon Bon Dishes:Set with shells to the top held aloft by a cherub seated on a floral base

A Mappin and Webb Large Silver Twin Handled Tray:Large proportions with fixed handles to stretched octagonal shape set with floral shells to the edges. Hallmarked Mappin and Webb, Sheffield 1929.71 cm x 46.5 cm Approx weight 4.6 kg CONDITION REPORT: Structurally sound, no dents or dings, clear hallmarks to the reverse, handles firmly fixed, stains to the top

A George III Sheffield plate mounted coconut cup, deep rim with centre girdle above a shield shaped cartouche, hoof feet with shells to knees, 9.5cm high, c.1800

A Worcester Pine Cone pattern shaped circular junket dish, the interior in relief with shells, printed in underglaze blue with pine cones, peonies and pomegranate, the exterior with vegetables and moths, 26cm diam, hatched crescent mark, c.1770 Condition Report: Good very minor scratches to the centre of the bowl

A large Derby Patch Mark figural group, Venus and Cupid, she seated on he back of a dolphin, scantilly draped holding a trident, Cupid at her side, the base encrusted overall with shells and fronds, 26cm high, c.1770 Condition Report: Old restoration particularly to neck, foot and trident, some losses to shells

A 19th century French gilt metal and mother of pearl chamberstick, embossed with scrolling leaves and set with half-shells, loop handle, 11cm wide, c.1870

A 19th century gilt bronze match holder, cast as a bare footed fisher boy, holding a basket on his shoulder and carrying fish, the rocky base with striker and shells, green marble base, 15cm high, c.1870

A 19th century Russian silver double salt, posted leafy loop handle above by a pair of scallop shells, rounded rectangular base, bun feet, 13cm wide, 84 zolotniks, maker ECH, c.1883

A GEORGE V SILVER COMPORT, the wavy rim cast with shells and scrolls, lobed dish on a short pedestal with a circular foot, maker J H Potter, Sheffield 1912, approximate weight 24ozt, 767 grams

Various toys:'Interrogatory Juvenile Introduction to the Study of Conchology, Describing the genera of Shells...',by W Edwards, London, with booklet, cards and cut into a jigsaw, 'The Magnet',familiarly described and illustrated by a box of magnetic toys, Joseph Myers & Co., 1857, with objects, the box labelled, andanother jigsaw,'Girls & Boys Come Out to Play',various cards for a bell and hammer game (qty.)

A floral brooch and two shells

Two WW1 period brass shells with engraved decoration

Six Poole Pottery 'Shells' circa 1960s, various matte pastel colours, stamped and impressed marks (6)

Newlyn, an Arts and Crafts copper box, repousse decorated with fish and shells, the hinged lid with fish in seaweed, opening to reveal a cedar lined and lidded interior, stamped Newlyn to the underside, 15 cm wide, 5 cm high, 9 cm deep approx

WWI Propaganda Print by G.A. Stevens from "Nursery Rhymes For Fighting Times" Showing Belgian Mary "How does your Garden Grow? With German Shells and Poisoned Wells and ruined folk all in a row." 1914, verse by Elpinstone Thorpe, full page verse included with print. Scarce

PIETRA DURA MARBLE TOP, rectangular inlaid within borders of foliage, animals and shells, 180cm x 90cm.

Two boxes of assorted semi precious stones, geodes and shells etc

Nine knives, 'Trench Art', made from WWII shells

A COLLECTION OF SHELLS AND MINERALS.

A selection of slot car spares, repairs, parts and shells, various scales and manufacturers including approximately twelve Wrenn examples

A large section of amethyst quartz crystal, similar crystals and minerals, and a quantity of shells and similar items (5 boxes)

Militaria to include a quantity of defunct brass cartridges and shells, two bullet bandoliers, army webbing, army canteen, leather holster with dummy rounds etc (Q)

Twelve assorted defunct brass shells, including two compressed trench art examples, dummy practice shells etc. (12)

A rare large Burmantofts Faience Anglo-Persian charger by Leonard King, painted to the well with Venus riding on frothy waves, a young child holding a bird watches on, the border decorated with scaly fish, jelly fish and scallop shells amidst waterweed, in shades of blue, turquoise, yellow and cream, impressed marks, painted LK monogram, painted shell mark and 87, minor glaze loss, 63cm. diam. Provenance 1818 Auctioneers, 9-10 April 2015 lot 258, private collection

A Burmantofts Faience jardiniere and stand, model no. 2018, the ovoid bowl with flaring rim cast in low relief with scallop and scroll motif, decorated with a frieze of swans swimming on a river, in shades of blue, green and mustard, the base with similar cast scallop shells and stylised flower columns in blue, turquoise and mustard impressed marks, 88cm. high (2)