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An oriental ivory netsuke, in the form of two shells and a mask, signed, width 4.5cm

A Newlyn copper box, the rectangular box with hinged cover, embossed seahorses and shells, stamped marks 8½ x 18 x 11½cm (3 x 7 x 4in)

*Needlework designs. A collection of early 19th century manuscript designs for lace and embroidery, approximately thirty-five manuscript patterns, borders, and decorative motifs, mostly in pen & ink on paper, some in pencil, a few on tracing paper, a number signed 'F. Sprot' or 'Fanny', or initialled 'F.S.', variously dated 1823-1832, sheet size 40 x 45cm (15.75 x 17.75ins) and smaller, together with a collection of approximately 70+ designs for needlework, mostly monochrome designs on tracing paper, but some coloured, for a variety of commissions, e.g. mirror frames, church kneelers, carpets and rugs (including the Fitzalan Howard rug), chair seats, bedspreads, card tables, etc., depicting birds, flowers, William Morris designs, Chinese motifs, 18th century-style designs, dragons, shells, fruit, alphabets, etc., all rolled, various sizes, including some large scale An important archive of original designs, which together make up a valuable resource. (-)

AN UNUSUAL FINE QUALITY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD IVORY OKIMONO OF A SHELL SELLER & HIS SON, seated before four baskets, two of which contain quantities of helmet shells, the base with a finely engraved red stained signature, 5.7in wide at widest point & 4.1in high.

A FINE QUALITY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD CLOISONNE JUG & HINGED COVER, some of the cloisons in silver-wire, the pear-form body decorated with detailed elaborately shaped opaque enamel panels of birds and foliage reserved on an unusual ground of scattered sea shells, flowerheads and waves over translucent green enamel, 4.6in long including handle & 6.5in high overall.

LIEBIG, Shells & Heads, complete, S.297, German, corner repaired, FR to generally G, 6

Household Goods- framed prints; a boxed zither; a Leopard print covered box; abalone shells; solitaire game; packs of cards;tripod; etc

Silver and Silverplate - a cut glass salad bowl, silver rim Birmingham 1900, a conforming pair of silver and cut glass salad servers; a silver plated muffin dish; a pair of silver plated bottle coasters; another pair, embossed with shells, gadrooned border

*Donovan (Edward, 1768-1837). Five original watercolour paintings of Tasmanian lepidoptera, together five fine watercolour and gouache paintings on card, heightened with gum arabic, sheet size 26.5 x 20cm (10.5 x 8ins) and slightly smaller, mounted on thick paper album leaves, within sepia ink ruled or printed border, carefully titled in ink above 'Van Diemans Land Lepidoptera' and four with plant title below, both within ruled frame, mount size 35.5 x 26cm (14 x 10.25ins) Provenance: Private Collection, Gloucestershire. Irish writer, artist, and zoologist Edward Donovan is best known for his sumptuously illustrated natural history publications, but he was also an avid collector of natural history specimens. Donovan's collection was compiled from his own excursions in the British Isles as well as purchases at auction of items from voyages of exploration. Furthermore, he was a Fellow of the Linnean Society and the Wernerian Natural History Society which gave him access to the best collections and libraries in London. In 1807 he founded his own collection, the London Museum and Institute of Natural History, in which he exhibited several hundred cases of specimens of British mammals, birds, reptiles, fishes, insects, shells, corals, minerals, fossils and botanical specimens. The 1808 catalogue numbers the collection at "nearly thirty thousand individual articles" and describes the museum as "a national academy of the natural history of the country". Donovan therefore had numerous invaluable resources from which to draw when writing and illustrating his books. Although there are some small holdings of original paintings by Donovan in institutions in the UK and America, original watercolours by Donovan are seldom found on the open market. Four of the items offered here are inscribed in manuscript with the name of the plant, as follows: Patersonia Glauca; Lechenaultia Formosa; Calostemma Purpureum; Kennedia Coccinea. These designs are particularly desirable, being apparently intended for an unpublished work. (5)IMPORTANT NOTE: In the light of recent and ongoing conversations we feel obliged to qualify the authorship of these watercolours to: ‘After Edward Donovan’. We are firmly of the opinion that these are contemporary watercolours of an undoubtedly very high standard, but cannot be certain that they were done by Donovan himself, someone in his circle, or even rule out that these are by another hand entirely, albeit a very skilled artist of the same period.  

Three South Sea Island carved mother of pearl shells, the largest with a portrait bust of George V in a wreath supported by two natives, with further portrait busts of ladies, together with two smaller shells, one with the portrait of Edward VII the verso titled, the other with a rosette and and a pair of doves, 22 x 18.5cm (max). (3) Provenance: From the collection of John Newall Esq.

A George I giltwood and gesso side table in the manner of Richard Gumley, decorated with scrolling leaves and shells on a punched ground, the inner edge of the table with a branded mark with initials possibly 'RG' or 'E.G', on leaf capped cabriole legs and scroll feet, in need of restoration, 77cm high, 79cm wide, 51.5cm deep.

A George III mahogany and marquetry rectangular tea caddy, inlaid with conch shells with a lidded interior, 12.4cm high, 12cm wide.

A pair of Regency gilt brass candlesticks, hung with cut glass drops and lustres, the bases decorated with shells and anthemion motifs, 31.5cm high. (2)

λ A George III harewood and marquetry navette shape tea caddy, inlaid with conch shells, with an ivory escutcheon and with a lidded interior, 12cm high, 15.6cm wide.

A George III chinoiserie ivory and paper folding fan, the two guards and twenty sticks painted and gilt with a dragon, fish and shells, the panel printed and painted with a vase and fruiting vine, inscribed 'M. Gamble according to the late Act, 1742 Aug 24', length approx 26cm.

A mid-19th Century American silver castle-top card case of shaped rectangular form with hinged cover, the front decorated in relief with a view of the Capitol Building, Washington D.C, within a frame of flowers, scallop shells and scrolls, inner rim marked 'H', otherwise unmarked, but probably by Leonard & Wilson of Philadelphia, length approx 9cm.

A George V silver sugar caster, the domed cover with cast and pierced panels of cornucopia and foliate scrolls within scroll and scallop framing, the baluster body cast in relief with alternating masks and cartouches united by festoons, on a pierced circular foot cast with a border of scrolls and scallop shells, London 1910 by Pearce & Sons, height approx 23cm.

A set of four early 20th Century Queen Anne style walnut dining chairs with carved vase backs and floral tapestry drop-in seats, on cabriole legs carved with shells, leaves and hoof feet, height approx 105cm, width approx 58cm.

A mid-19th Century American silver castle-top card case of shaped rectangular form with hinged cover, the front decorated in relief with a Gothic building framed by trees, above scallop shells, flowers and foliage, the reverse with flowers, scallop shells and scrolls, unmarked but probably by Leonard & Wilson of Philadelphia, length approx 9cm. Note: a similar card case depicting the same view, bearing maker's mark 'L & W', was sold by Toovey's on 20th February 2013.

A late Victorian silver rose bowl, embossed with stylized scallop shells and 'C' scroll decoration, on a circular foot, London 1897 by William Hutton & Sons, diameter approx 15.5cm, and a silver cylindrical vase with half-reeded decoration, on a similarly decorated circular domed foot, London 1894 by Charles Boyton, height approx 16cm.

An early 19th Century mahogany and inlaid shell collector's cabinet:, bordered with boxwood lines, having a hinged top enclosing a tray with a geometric arrangement of shells, a further drawer below with shells and an enclosed cupboard with two drawers, one with vacant compartments, the other with two tiers of geometrically arranged shells, having one (of two) brass carrying handles to the sides, the stand with single drawer, on square tapered legs, 50cm (1ft 7 3/4in) wide.

A Derby blue and white dolphin ewer creamboat: moulded and painted with shells and foliage, circa 1770-80, 8 cm high.

An early 18th century Italian carved walnut cabinet: decorated with paterae, masks, scrolling foliage, ribbon tied shells and gouged and lattice ornament, having a foliate, dentil and egg and dart cornice, the central cupboard fitted with six small drawers with rosette and winged cherub masks, enclosed by a door with central flowerhead roundels and foliate spandrels, surrounded by an arrangement of fourteen drawers flanked by stiles each with sculptured figures, having arcaded panel sides, on a narrow plinth base, 90cm (2ft 11 1/2in) wide x 76cm (2ft 6in) high.

19th Century English school - Watercolour - Landscape with Ludlow Castle and the church tower from the north, with the river and figures to the foreground, 20ins x 30.5ins, in period gilt frame with moulded shells to the corners, and glazed

A 19th Century English lead urn and cover, the sides cast with Neo-classical scenes, the upper part with pectern shells and acanthus leaf detail, on circular basilisk entwined base, the lid cast as a dragon with gaping mouth, 19ins diameter x 37ins high, (some damage)

A collection of carvings, Winston Churchill, sailors, a Black Forest bear, and a pair of pierced shells

A collection of sea shells: conch etc

7 BRASS WAR SHELLS

Lise B Moorcroft art pottery squat vase decorated with shells, hand thrown by the artist, signed and dated 1995, height 14cm (minute chip to top rim)

EARLY XVIII CENTURY DUTCH SCHOOL, 'Still life with shells and flowers', oil on slate, 25cm x 27cm, ebonized frame.

A 14ct gold rope twist bracelet, 6.8g, a pair of stud earrings in the form of shells, a further pair of 9ct gold earrings and chain and and further earrings and chains, 15.8g. (7)

Two ostrich egg shells

A quantity of WWII items including gas masks, ammunition pouch, army side cap and three 20mm. 1942 Brass Shells

Two Trench Art brass jugs made from shells, one with fleet air arm enamel badge, the other with WWI German iron cross decoration

A COLLECTION OF SEA SHELLS together with two Stag Antlers

A TERRESTRIAL GLOBE fashioned from coconut shells, incised information and decoration, overall height 31cm

LATE VICTORIAN SILVER SERVING TRAYmaker West & Son, London 1896, cast twin handles and rims partially gadrooned with shell details, tray engraved with Rococo revival style shells, c-scrolls and flowers and a presentation inscription, approximately 4188g, 74.5cm long

A collection of Lee Enfield rifle shells/bullets, comprising approximately one hundred spent/empty .303 shells and four complete clips each containing five inert .303 bullets, together with a 1958 dated canvas bandolier and two machine gun belts, 150cm and 89cm long

Large Capo Dimonte style pottery centrepiece, modelled as Venus sat upon a rock with lyre over two scalloped shells and on scroll base, height 18.75'

OO Gauge. Quantity of spares, including motors, locomotive body shells, etc.

Lega mask, made from one section of animal bone applied with cowrie shells, also another all bone kwebe type mask, the first mask measures 23cm high All lots in this Tribal and African Art Sale are sold subject to V.A.T. Therefore £100 hammer price will have Buyers premium on top and also an extra £20 in V.A.T. Condition report: see terms and conditions

Trade Cards, a selection of cards by various manufacturers, covering various genres to include Priory Tea, Lifeguard, Clover Dairies, The Skipper, Brooke Bond, Cerebos Salt Sea Shells, Lyons Tea Australia, several cards from British Automatic Company, Cadet Sweets, Chivers Recipes, Cadet Sweets, Kellogg's and much more (mixed conditions), also includes Anglo American Gum The Horse (part set48/66) and WWF Base Cards (148/150) plus duplicates(qty)

2002 Shells set U/M. SG 892-909 Cat £56 (18)

Natural History interest - to include various shells, hardstones and fossils

Mixed lot of silver and silver plated items to include a collection of various silver teaspoons, sugar nips, napkin rings etc; together with three cast white metal salts in the shape of scallop shells upon cast fish feet; together with a 9ct crucifix pendant

Antique giltwood overmantel mirror in the rococo manner, with shells, cartouche and flowers, recent shaped glass plate, 61" x 42"

Early Worcester blue and white porcelain fruit bowl, decorated in low relief with scallop shells and painted with fruits and flowers, crescent mark to base, 10" diameter

Portuguese silver relief fruit bowl, decorated with panels of flowering campagna urns and scallop shells, hallmarked, 11" diameter; together with a further Portuguese silver wavy rimmed waiter, the rim embossed with various flowers, hallmarked, 7" diameter, 15.5oz approx (2)

WW2 Italian Campaign Military Medal (M.M) Group of Five Awarded to Havilder Pokar Ram 6th Rajputan Rifles, group consists of George VI Military Medal “21945 HAV POKAR RAM RAJ RIF”, 1939-45 star, Africa star, Italy star and 1939-45 War medal. The medals have been court mounted for display. They remain in good overall condition. The MM was an immediate award and the citation was as follows, “On the night of 14/15 Sep 44 Hav Pokar Ram was the Hav of No1 Pl, “B” Coy 4.2” Mortars, 6th Rajputan Rifles, in support of 2 CAMERONS. The Bn was engaged upon an attack upon ZOLLARA (8580), and operating in an area known in detail to the enemy and constantly subjected to heavy shelling. In order to minimise the limitations imposed by the short range of the 4.2” mortar, it is the policy in this Pl always to bring up the mortars as close behind the fighting troops as possible, and this more often than not involves working under fire. On the night of 14/15 Sep 44 the Hav was ordered to set up his mortars in positions less than a 1000 yards behind the start line of the attacking infantry. The area was under shell fire at the time but, on his own initiative and with no regard for his own personal safety, the Hav put each team in position, mounted all the aiming posts himself, although this involved protracted exposure, and by his splendid personal example so sustained the heart of his teams that they went to work with parade ground precision. Throughout the operation, and under continued shelling, the Hav moved from team to team, ignoring the danger to himself in order to direct and encourage his men. The support given by this Pl to the Bn in this attack was a valuable contribution to its success and there is no doubt that the platoon’s efficiency was largely due to the courage and skill of this Hav, working in the open with shells often bursting close to him, and to the faith in him and determination to stint nothing in the fulfilment of their duty with which his wholly admirable conduct inspired the members of his platoon. After the operation the Army Commander stated in a congratulatory message that its success greatly assisted the Army’s advance.”

A Portuguese majolica dish, late 19th century, in Palissy style, with a trompe l'oeil of fish, shells and an eel amongst seaweed, brown glazed base, 24cm diameter.

Early 19th Century tea ware, decorated with shells, to include: teapot; three milk jugs; eight tea cups; two saucers; and three plates. (17)

DINKY - a collection of playworn Dinky vehicles to include a Coca Cola van, a Johnston Road Sweeper, a Walls Ice Cream van and many more. Includes Austin Mini Moke shells.

DINKY - a collection of 25 vehicle shells from the tv show UFO to include the UFO Interceptor, Shado 2 and Ed Straker's Car. Restoration project.

DINKY - a collection of vehicle shells from Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons to include Spectrum Pursuit Vehicles, Maximum Security Vehicles and replacement wheels. Restoration project.

DINKY - a collection of Space 1999: Eagle shells and a box of restoration materials including 4 'helping hands' model clips (one with magnifying glass), 4 base plates for spraying and an assortment of other materials including wheels and missiles.

DINKY - a collection of Joe 90 car shells and accessories.

A LARGE 19TH CENTURY GILTWOOD AND GESSO MIRROR IN ROCOCO STYLE, of shaped outline with feather crest, decorated with C-scrolls, foliage and shells, enclosing a bevelled mirror plate. 153cm by 152cm

A GEORGE V SILVER SALVER, Asprey & Co Ltd, Sheffield 1931, of shaped circular outline, the rim cast with flowerheads, leaves, scrolls and shells, the centre engraved with a crest above the motto HONESTAE GLORIA PAX MENTIS, raised on three splayed feet terminating in blocks, no. 9593. 43.5oz, 36cm

ALBERTO ABATE (ITALIAN, 1946-2012), PORTRAIT OF A LADY, seated amongst shells, sea birds and candles, monogrammed lower left and dated '73, oil on canvas, unframed. 102cm by 76cm

A copper plaque of a lion, oyster shells, badges, binoculars, cameras and other items