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Ceramics - a Victorian jardiniere, molded in low relief with shells and scrolls, glazed in merging tones of green, c.1890; a graduating pair of Hillstone jugs; German steins; a novelty Carlton Ware police constable teapot; stoneware; James Kent (2); Wade Viking boats (2); etc

Militaria - a World War II Burma star medal, Pacific bar; two 20m shells; other cases; a 19th century pewter ale tankard; reproduction War Department photographs, Trains Austerity, Kriegslok, etc ; Michael Turner, after, Hawker Tempest V Focke-wulf etc

A Scandinavian 'Tulip' table and four chairs, after a design by Burke Saarinen, white laminated table, the chairs with all over turquoise upholstery to the shells, raised on propeller plinth bases (5)

7 x World War 1 and 2 brass shells

2 baskets of sea shells and 4 large conch shells, some filled

A leather cased Meerschaum pipe with a heavily carved bowl depicting a bearded gentleman, with silver collar and amber mouthpiece (af), a carved ivory cheroot holder, approx length 21cm, a boxed carved bone hand fan, one other hand fan and two carved abalone shells on Oriental rosewood carved bases, also a gilt and bronzed planter with applied cherubs, approx height 25cm (7). CONDITION REPORT Letter from vendor attesting to the age of the ivory pieces in this lot available upon request.

An early 19th Century Longcase Clock, the arch dial painted with shells and flowers and with an eight day striking movement, in an oak and mahogany case, with swans neck pediment and a long trunk door. 6' 9" (206cms) high.

Box of shells

19th C silver buckle of Rococo style, cast with shells and scrolling leaves, Birmingham 1898, and a filigree silver chatelaine, modelled as a large key and set with paste stones and a flower form clasp, 11cm

Coronet Ware crested china model 'Tommy and his Machine Gun', bearing the Arms of Harrow, 10cm; Wiltshaw & Robinson, Carlton china crested model of 'Tommies Dug-out, Somewhere in France', bearing the Arms of Blackpool, 9cm; Arcadian china crested model of a soldier on a motorbike, bearing the Arms of Cromford, 12cm; Wiltshaw & Robinson, Carlton china crested model of a soldier standing to attention, 'Are we down-hearted? No!', the back, with the verse 'It's a long long way to Tipperary', bearing the Arms of The City of London, 15cm; Wiltshaw & Robinson, Carlton china crested model of a soldier, bearing the Arms of Preston, 15cm; and a Wiltshaw & Robinson Carlton china crested model 'Shells and more shells - doing her bit', bearing the Arms of Wombwell, 14cm, (6).

An Aboriginal woomera or spear thrower,early 20th century, with incised decoration on all faces,77cm long,three beehive-ended clubs,with bulb heads and incised handles, each slightly curved,longest 73cm, a knobkerrie, anda wooden spear,with holes for attaching shells(?),both 68cm long (6)

A Mafra da Caldas plaque,with a worm, a moth and a snake on an extruded ground, stamped, chip,12cm diameter, andtwo pairs of vases,modelled as either shells or urns, on coral and extruded stands,12.5 and 15cm high (5)

A French Empire giltwood settee frame,the crest carved with dolphins and stylised shells, the arms with anthemia and bold ball terminals on turned and carved supports,179cm wide107cm high

A quantity of shells, minerals, skulls, antlers, etc.

Upper Jurassic period, 155 million years BP. A large example of Ringsteadia pseudoyo, with oyster shells to underside; with label. 1.71 kg, 20cm (8"). Property of a Kent, UK collector; acquired UK market, 1970-2005; from Ampthill Clay, Corallian Formation, South Marston, near Swindon, Dorset, UK, 2003. [No Reserve]. Fine condition.

1st-2nd century AD. A silver openwork plate brooch with four trumpet shapes meeting in the middle to form a swastika, horns arching to meet further trumpet shapes to the border with scallop shells between; catch plate and pin hinge to the back. 16 grams, 36mm (1 1/2"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. . Very fine condition.

Miocene Period, 23-5.3 million years BP. Two large polished fossil Mercenaria campechiensis bivalve shells from Florida, USA. 605 grams, 12.5-13cm (4 3/4 - 5 1/4"). From an old Bristol paleontological collection, acquired 1950s-1960s. [2, No Reserve]. Fine condition.

15th-17th century AD. A group of bronze scallop shells of St James, one with suspension ring to the back, the other with two curling projections to the sides, pierced for attachment. 13 grams total, 21-30mm (3/4 - 1 1/4"). Property of a Middlesex gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. [2, No Reserve]. Fine condition.

A group of nine recent shells, comprising four echinoids, two gastropods, a bivalve, and a barnacle on a gastropod, in white card trays with A.B. Cotterill Collection, Wollaton, Nottingham, UK, labels. 30 grams, 48mm (1 1/4 - 2"). Property of a Welsh fossil collector; acquired on the UK art market. [9, No Reserve]. Fine condition.

16th century AD. A gold ring with tapering D-shaped shank, flat shoulders in the form of scallop shells with traces of blue enamel; raised four sided bezel with swag motif decoration set with a cut spinel. 7.51 grams, 22.01mm overall, 19.83mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 10, Europe 22.33, Japan 22) (3/4"). From an important Twickenham, London, UK, collection; formed 1985-2007. Accompanied by a positive X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate. . Very fine condition.

* JANE SOEDER (SCOTTISH b 1934 - ), COLLECTING SHELLS oil on artists board, signed. Titled verso 29cm x 34cm Framed

AFRICAN FERTILITY SCULPTURE, FIGURE HOLDING A BABY, FIGURE'S HEADRESS DECORATED WITH COWRIE SHELLS AND BEADWORK (H: 61.5 cm)

DEWHURST'S WOODEN SHOP COUNTER DISPLAY CABINET. Revolving type 17.5 by 21.25 by 21ins, sloping glass front door with compartments to take cotton reels ALL FAST COLORS/ DEWHURST SYLKO MACHINE TWIST 100 YDS in gold lettering. Also rear glass door. DEWHURSTS/ SYLKO THREE SHELLS SUBSTITUTE MACHINE TWIST logo to top & sides in red, black & gold. Great looker. Very good. NR

A Watercolour of Conway Castle by Ray Davies and 'Chrysanthemums and shells' by Mary P. Levick.

An early Jug, possibly Swansea, with puce transfer print decoration of lace, shells and seaweed, 5 1/2'' tall.

A Swansea pottery pearlware Tea Bowl brown printed in the 'shells' pattern, a similar tea Bowl in a floral design (bears label 'Sheila French Collection' and 'Welsh') and a similar tea bowl and saucer in a floral pattern, the last with damage. Early 19th c.

South American Carry Bag with Various South American Drink Bottles Decorated with Shells & Beads

A pair of hallmarked silver butter shells to commemorate the Queens silver jubilee, Birmingham 1977 together with an engine turned square cigarette box Birmingham 1975 (2)

A late 19thC Japanese bronze 'Octopus' Vase and cover, of conical form, the body modelled in relief with octopodes and fish amongst waves, shells on the sea bed, raised on three corresponding bracket feet, the cover with a man attacked by an octopus, 18½in (47cm) high.

An early 19thC Staffordshire Pottery figure of Neptune, modelled standing on a tall base, with scrolled decoration, the base encrusted with exotic shells and foliage, Neptune modelled with a red and yellow robe billowing behind him, with his left arm raised to hold a trident (missing), with a dolphin at his feet, with water gushing from its mouth, arm restored, 7in (18cm) high. Provenance: The Hugh Thomas Appleton Collection of Staffordshire Pottery figures.

A pair of Victorian silver Open Salts, by Robert Harper, hallmarked London, 1868, modelled in the form of shells, with scrolling decoration and raised on three stylised dolphin feet, 2¼in (5.5cm) diameter, together with corresponding salt spoons, approx. total weight 2.5ozt (2)

A 19TH CENTURY ALABASTER PEEP EGG 'from Weymouth', with painted floral decoration to the front, and a circular lens to the top revealing two views of the town and a sample of shells and sand, rotated by a pair of knobs fitted to a central axle through the body, 10.5cm high.

D. GEORGE (c.1977). Signed lithograph 'The French Model', together with a mezzotint, lady collecting shells, and an aquatint coastal harbour scene, all framed and glazed, largest 75 x 55 cm (3)

American Cast Metal Figural Garden Fountain, 20th c., after the well-known model by Fiske, New York, cherub and shells, over addorsed egrets, the basin cast with lily, frog and turtle border, h. 89 3/4 in., dia. 69 1/4 in

*Boulton’s Medal for the Battle of Trafalgar, 1805, early Soho specimen in copper, by C.H. Küchler, similar but edge plain, 48mm (BHM 584; Eimer 960; Hardy 40; MH 493), with one of the two original Soho Mint protective shells as issued, toned, minor staining and a few hairlines in parts, extremely fine. Ex Boulton Estate; purchased from Timothy Millett.

Boer War interest; Sage & Co of London table cabinet of artefacts and curiosities from the Anglo Boer War to include shot, cartridge shells, mortar shells, stirrup etcProvenance Capenoch House CONDITION REPORT: Cabinet is included. 118cm long x 29cm deep x 31cm high.

Two similar early 20th century Sailors Valentines, both with coloured prints of nautical scenes, with shells and seaweed diorama under domed glass, the surrounds covered in a mosaic of sea shells, 27cm diameter and 22.5cm diameter

Three WW11 shells

Sevres pate sur pate vase circa 1863 the green ground 'vase bijou', decorated with fish, shells and plants, on a green ground with triple gilt loop handle, 20cm high

PAIR OF PORTUGESE PALISSEY MAJOLICA CRUSTACEAN PLATES, decorated with a crab and a crayfish amongst mussels and shells. 32cm diameter. (2) CONDITION REPORT: No obvious damage or losses.

LARGE SOLID SILVER MULTI-SECTION CENTRE PIECE OF TRIFORM SHAPE, having three branches, overall decorated with flower heads and foliage above three scantily clad females carrying floral swags above heavy set tripod base, decorated with shells, foliage and flower heads, raised on three scrolling feet, having engraved armorial depicting shield surmounted by knights helmet and shoulder armour. London, 1843. Maker's marks for Charles Thomas Fox and George Fox. Approx. weight of over 170 Troy ozs. 53.5cm high. CONDITION REPORT: One of the females is detached from the centre piece but available, two of the female figures floral swags are broken but pieces are available. One of the branches fittings has broken off in the centre piece but the branch is available and the other branch, the fitting has broken off the branch itself so cannot be connected to the centre piece at this stage. Surface wear, minor dings, etc. as expected, hallmarks a little worn in places, no other obvious major problems.

François Jean-Baptiste Ménard de La Groye (French, 1775-1855) Panopea, studies of oystershells, the first featuring the eponymous "Panopea aldrovandi Ménard de La Groye", studies reproduced as plates 3 and 7 on pp. 66 and 70, in Chenu's Illustrations conchyliologiques, vol. II. (2) signed in gold lower left 'Ménard.' pencil and watercolour on vellum, and pencil numbering and inscriptions, a pair each sight size 36 x 26cm (14 x 10in) François Jean-Baptiste Ménard de la Groye (1775-1855), the unsung hero of natural history, was a 19th century French explorer and scientist who particularly distinguished himself by his discovery in 1807 of a new clam species, Panopea Ménard de La Groye, which is named in his honour. During his lifetime he gained fame for his studies of molluscs and his scientific expeditions throughout Europe. Born in Le Mans into a family of a distinguished jurist and deputy of the National Assembly during the French Revolution, Jean-Baptiste decided not to follow in his father's footsteps. He showed interest in neither law nor politics, and instead discovered his true calling during his visits to the Museum of Natural History whilst studying in Paris between 1799 and 1807. He quickly developed a fascination for natural sciences and soon went on to collaborate with well-known naturalists of his day, notably Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829) and Alexandre Brongniart (1770-1847). A passionate geologist in particular, he travelled widely across Europe, collecting fossil specimens throughout France, Italy, Rhineland and Switzerland. His vast collection was bequeathed after his death to the National Museum of Natural History. His travel journals give an unprecedented scientific account of fauna, flora and geology he encountered on his voyages. In 1811, he briefly accompanied the wealthy American geologist of Scottish origin, Williams James Maclure (1763-1840), on his expedition to Switzerland to obtain funding for his travels, before falling out with him and continuing his Grand Tour of Switzerland on his own. In his writings, he meticulously observed and described various natural phenomena, notably volcanic activity that he witnessed during his excursions to Mount Vesuvius in 1813. Upon his return to Paris in 1814, he published his findings in a series of four articles in Journal de Physique. This attracted the attention of Georges Cuvier, the "father of paleonthology", who subsequently offered him a prominent teaching position in the Natural History Department at Collège de France. A large archival collection relating to his life and work was accordingly donated after his death to the Collège de France, where he went on to teach natural history between 1818 and 1827. The present collection of watercolours appears to be related to Ménard de la Groye's contributions to one of the rarest colour-plate publications on shells, Illustrations conchyliologiques ou description et figures de toutes les coquilles connues vivantes et fossiles..., by the naturalist Jean Charles Chenu (1808-1879), which was published in four volumes between 1842 and 1854. The majority of these are reproduced as colour plates in volume II.

François Jean-Baptiste Ménard de La Groye (French, 1775-1855) Tridacna and Pecten, studies of clam and scallop shells, the latter reproduced as "Pecten magellanicus", plate 13, p. 89, in Chenu's Illustrations conchyliologiques, vol. II (2) signed in gold lower left 'Ménard.' pencil, pen and ink and watercolour, a pair each sight size 36 x 26cm (14 x 10in)

François Jean-Baptiste Ménard de La Groye (French, 1775-1855) Corbis and Pholadomya, studies of cockle shells, reproduced as plates on pp. 24 and 131 in Chenu's Illustrations conchyliologiques, vol. II. (2) signed in gold 'Ménard.' pencil, pen and ink and watercolour on vellum, a pair each sight size 36 x 26cm (14 x 10in)

François Jean-Baptiste Ménard de La Groye (French, 1775-1855) Solen and Pecten, studies of scallop and mussel shells, reproduced as plates 6 and 31 and on pp. 160 and 106, in Illustrations conchyliologiques, vol. II (2) signed lower left 'Ménard.' pencil, pen and ink and watercolour on vellum, a pair each sight size 36 x 26cm (14 x 10in)

François Jean-Baptiste Ménard de La Groye (French, 1775-1855) And full name is: François Jean-Baptiste Ménard de la Groye (French, 1775-1855) Dentalium and Ungulina, studies of shells and sea anemone, reproduced as plates on p. 69 (vol. I, with adjustments in the finished plate) and p. 236 (vol. II), in Chenu's Illustrations conchyliologiques. (2) signed in gold lower left "Ménard" pencil, pen and ink and watercolour, each pair sight size 36 x 26cm (14 x 10in)

An 18th century framed scroll work armorial, the eagle crested helm above a red ground shield of three wheatsheaves flanked by profuse foliage, drapery and flowers against a blue background, 39.5 x 32.5cm (15.5 x 12.5 in) the black frame with gilt slip Other Notes: Originating in 16th and 17th century religious houses, quilling work was produced by French and Italian nuns for devotional objects and reliquaries. The technique also referred to as "paper-rolling", "paper-scrolling", "filigree" and even "mosaic" remained popular into the 18th century as an occupation for ladies of leisure. Although the technique remained the same, the subject matter evolved into more secular areas, including coats of arms, fantasy scenes and floral decoration. Used to decorate tea-caddies, workboxes, screens and cabinets, material other than paper was later incorporated, including foil, mica or flaked shells. "It affords an amusement to the female mind capable of the most pleasing and extensive variety; and at the same time it conduces to fill up a leisure hour with an innocent recreation" (The New Lady's Magazine, 1786). Two major exhibitions of quilling have been held, one in London (1927) and another in New York (1988, at the Florian Papp Gallery).

A mahogany cabinet of shells, the compartmental top and two drawers below containing boxes and tray of shells, some with naming on later Victorian card, the case 49cm (19.25 in) wide

An early 19th century tortoiseshell collector's cabinet with four drawers of shells, the quarter veneered rectangular top forming an hinged lid to a compartment, each interior with pink and blue gold thread wound rod dividers to arrange the shells, the box 38.5cm (15.25 in) wide

A collection of shells and a Triops (?) shell, the latter with a shield head carapace and a spine tail, the head 31cm (12.25 in) wide

A Victorian silver swing-handled basket,maker's mark W & Co., Sheffield 1845,of panelled shaped circular form on pedestal shaped circular foot with fruiting foliate borders, the basket engraved with foliage, shells and trelliswork, monogrammed,31cm diameter, 38.8oz

A Chinese famille rose export porcelain punch bowl, Qianlong period, finely painted and gilt with shells and flowers within scale panelled scroll borders, diameter approx 28cm (hairline cracks).

BOX OF SHELLS. F2

An 18th Century ormolu needlecase of tapering form, probably French, hinged sprung cover, decorated in relief with a male mask shells, flowers and other motifs, axe head swivel suspension loop, turned base finial, 10cm Acquired from Ella Stafford, 1992

A good early 19th Century gilded metal chatelaine the clip with a scroll mount enclosing figures in a garden with cupid and arrow, over a chained panel of fleur de lis enclosing a crowned figure and cherub flanked by a pair of short chains each to an oval section hinged lid case decorated with shells and scrolls, one containing a thimble with initialled tablet, the central panel with four further flower head chains centred by an etui cast with scrolls, masks, figures and other motifs and containing a bodkin and needlecase with turquoise set top, the two outer chains mounted with a pistol grip folding knife and a key form pencil, 26cm maximum

A collection of necklaces including beadwork, coral, turquoise, shells etc. (qty)

THREE TRAYS OF CHINA AND CERAMICS TO INCLUDE COLLECTORS PLATES, SHELLS, ETC

Five large sea shells (20cm high), two pieces of amethyst, further sea shells and a flint axe head, (qty).Provenance; The Estate of Fleur Cowles

A Derby stirrup cup, circa 1810, modelled as the head of a fish (12cm) (restored), a Coalport type dish moulded with sea shells, a Staffordshire foliate decorated chamber stick and a Meissen porcelain candle snuffer encrusted with flowers (8.5cm high). (a.f). (4). Provenance; The Estate of Fleur Cowles

A needlework flatweave runner decorated with seahorses, shells and fishes, possibly French, 356cm x 61cm; and a quantity of small rugs and cushion covers (qty).Provenance; The Estate of Fleur Cowles