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Pair Chinese Mother of pearl shells carved and pierced with landscape on hardwood stand 17cm PROVENANCE; A single owner collection of mother of pearl items sent in for sale by executors of a deceased estate.

Pair ofEuropean carved mother of pearl shells in foliate form each 18cm by 15cm PROVENANCE; A single owner collection of mother of pearl items sent in for sale by executors of a deceased estate.

Pair of mother or pearl shells carved with foliate forms each 10cm by 7cm and another 15cm by 12cm PROVENANCE; A single owner collection of mother of pearl items sent in for sale by executors of a deceased estate.

Mother of pearl shell mounted as a tray 25cm wide another shell 14cm, 5 conical shaped shells the largest 9cm high and tray 25cm wide PROVENANCE; A single owner collection of mother of pearl items sent in for sale by executors of a deceased estate.

Two Abalone shells and a collection of various Abalone and mother of pearl decorated and carved items PROVENANCE; A single owner collection of mother of pearl items sent in for sale by executors of a deceased estate.

A late 19th Century carved wooden mannerist mirror depicting a large dolphin sea dragon and carved shells mounted with a later mirror 80cm by 70cm

Natural History - an ostrich egg; a large drill shell; another, smaller; a trinket box decorated with shells; a starfish; etc.

A late 19th century suite of jewellery set with turquoise and carved white shell, comprising a negligée necklace, a pair of screw-back earpendants and a brooch; the main feature of the necklace, like the brooch, with a central eight shaped piece of white shell overlaid with wirework between cast leaves and scallop shells, and set with five cabochon round turquoises, the suspensions, like the earrings, carved shell snowdrop flowers each with overlaid wirework as before and three turquoises, the chains of fine barley-ear links to a floral carved dragon-snout barrel clasp; length of necklace around neck 37.5cm, central feature with pendants 7.3cm, brooch 2.7cm, earrings 3.5cm (3)

A Bow blue and white centre piece, the three shells at the base and that raised on a shell encrusted column above them are each painted with a bunch of grapes, 12.5cm (5 in) high Three chips to the rims of the shells forming the base have been tidied up by a restorer

Joseph Manton, a fine cased pair of 38 bore flintlock duelling pistols, circa 1820, no visible serial numbers, with heavy 10" octagonal browned barrels with "Joseph Manton Patent" poincons, the breech-blocks with gold lines and touch-holes, flat locks with safetybolts, the plates with fern tip border engraving and makers name, walnut halfstocks with rounded chequered butts, horn fore-end caps, and silver escutcheons and barrel wedge plates, engraved steel mounts including trigger guards with pineapple finials and horn tipped ramrods, within their original mahogany case with various accessories and original paper trade label Joseph Manton The epitaph on Joseph Manton’s tomb read “The greatest artist in firearms that ever the world produced” and his reputation remains to this day as the man who innovated sport shooting, improved the quality of weapons and paved the way to the modern artillery shell. Manton’s guns are considered the finest of the flintlock age with the design and intricate engraving transforming the gun into a thing of consummate beauty. Born in 1766, he worked briefly for his brother John before starting his own business, producing over 100 guns a year including cased duelling pistols and shotguns. James Purdey, Thomas Boss and Charles Lancaster were amongst others who worked for him at some stage. James Purdey is credited as saying “but for him we should all have been a parcel of blacksmiths”. However, it was his innovative designs for artillery shells that eventually resulted in his bankruptcy with years of legal wrangles with the government over payment. His business was bought by Joseph Lang of Atkin, Grant and Lang and he spent some time in a debtor’s prison. He died in 1836. Blackmore, H. (1986). A Dictionary of London Gunmakers, 1350-1850, Phaidon, Christie's, Oxford, England. Neal, W. and Back, D. (1967). The Mantons: Gunmakers, Jenkins, London. Brown, N (2004) British Gunmakers Vol One London Quiller Press

A heart shaped shell encrusted sailor's 'valentine', the interior with printed lighthouse and boats, framed by assorted shells, 21.5 x 20cm

A 19th century gilt wood oval mirror, surmounted by flowering vase with shells and with garlands and scrolls, 80cm wide, 24cm high

A 1920s walnut chest of four drawers with oak linings, of short proportions, having a book fold veneer top with herringbone inlay, the drawers with brass split axe handles and supported upon short cabriole legs carved with shells to the knees, 63cm wide, 47cm deep, 74cm high

A quantity of sea shells.

A silver plated serving dish, designed as three shells, Walker & Hall, approx 31cm wide.

A collection of glassware all with brightly coloured decoupage decoration to include a bowl with fish upon a gilt ground, a substantial pedestal bowl with trailing garland and other detail in shades of blue upon a gilded ground, other plates, bowls, etc decorated with shells, flowers, butterflies, maps, etc, (20) (from the studio of Belinda Ballentine)

Blue and white dolphin shell pickle stand, the dolphin handle upon cockle shells and three pickle dishes in the form of scallop shells with the 'Fence' pattern, on three conical feet, probably Caughley, late 18th Century, height 13.5cms. See illustration

A collection of pictures and prints from the studio of Belinda Ballantine including a pair of gouache studies of nautilus shells, both signed bottom right Belinda Ballantine 12 x 15 cm in sponged and stencilled mounts and gilt frames together with 19th century botanical engravings in burr wood frames with decoupage decoration, a pair of late 18th century oval sepia coloured engravings after Bartolozzi of classical subjects, etc together with three volumes by Belinda Ballantine - two editions of The Decoupage Kit and The Furniture Painting Kit (please note there are a number of lots in this sale from Belinda Ballantines Studio showing examples of her work)

A Royal Worcester Vase,1872, in the form of a sleeping child, grasping bulrushes on a conch, the base with seaweed and shells, impressed lozenge mark and date 20th March 1872 parcel 3, some chips,24.5cm long The records for the impressed date lists the piece as a candle snuffer.

A harlequin set of twelve carved walnut dining chairs, (WH)17th century and later, of various designs, the top rails carved with boys and crowns, shells, flowers and scrollwork, the backs and seats caned, with twist turned frames, including two elbow chairs (12)

Three Royal Worcester Shell Vases,1880s, each in the form of a nautilus shell, suspended on bronzed coral and gilt seaweed and shells on a disc base, impressed and printed marks including date codes for 1872, 1886 and 1889, 21 to 22cm high (3)

An early 20th Century Royal Doulton Daum ware three handled cauldron pattern jardiniere, on three stump feet, 7ins high (impressed factory marks and dated 1904), and two pairs of Royal Doulton "Slaters Patent" vases, both 11ins high, a pair of "Slaters Patent" jugs with trefoil lips, 7.25ins high, and a Royal Doulton stoneware vase with trefoil lip, the body moulded with shells, 2.5ins high (all with impressed marks)

A Waterford "Colleen" pattern cut-glass decanter and stopper, 10.75ins high (overall), and five other glass decanters and stoppers and three silver wine labels cast with shells and foliage, Birmingham 1963

AN OSTRICH EGGSHELL NECKLACE and a quantity of shells

Two carved Conch shells, the turned wood bases with small lamps (2)

A SET OF SIX VICTORIAN SILVER-GILT DISHES, London 1897, mark of Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater, of shaped circular form, the outset rims with embossed scallop shells and scrollwork, each set with opaque glass liners (c.17.9ozs). 11cm diameter

A CONTINENTAL SILVER GILT SNUFF BOX, of rectangular form, decorated with dense foliage and shells and flowers; together with a gilded rectangular snuff box, apparently unmarked (2)

A CONTINENTAL YELLOW METAL ETUI, 19th Century, of shaped outline, decorated with cherubs, c-scroll and scallop shells applied suspension loop

A 19th century Norwegian treen two handled bowl, with assorted sea shells

A 19th century Wedgwood creamware foot bath, enclosing various pine cones and shells, stamped WEDGWOOD, 50cm long

NICOLA HOLMES (British):Shells and string, Charcoal and graphite on paper, signed in pencil, Split Opening 1993 lithograph, artists proof, signed in pencil, Calm lithograph 1993 1/10, signed and dated various sizes (3)

An Indian brass shrine deity figure of Kubera 'God of wealth', in standing pose, believed to be Assam, h.9.5cm; and one other brass standing deity (possibly Vithoba) with copper tilaka on linga and holding conch shells at hips, raised on stepped square, h.16cm (2) Condition Report / Extra Information Kubera - significant age and handling wear. Deity with tilaka - with age wear and weathering.

20th century AD. A quantity of white and brown speckled cowrie shells. 305 grams total, 36-63mm (1 1/2 - 2 1/2"). Property of an Essex, UK collector; acquired on the UK art market, 1980-1990.[23, No Reserve] Fine condition.

20th century AD. A quantity of small white and yellow cowrie shells. 732 grams total, 13-25mm (1/2 - 1"). Property of an Essex, UK collector; acquired on the UK art market, 1980-1990.[No Reserve] Fine condition.

20th century AD. A quantity of pale blue-grey cowrie shells. 1 kg, 15-22mm (1/2 - 3/4"). Property of an Essex, UK collector; acquired on the UK art market, 1980-1990.[No Reserve] Fine condition.

20th century AD. A quantity of mainly ochre-coloured cowrie shells. 779 grams total, 17-34mm (1/2 - 1 1/4"). Property of an Essex, UK collector; acquired on the UK art market, 1980-1990.[No Reserve] Fine condition.

20th century AD. A quantity of mixed marine and terrestrial mollusc shells. 1.9 kg total, 16-70mm (3/4 - 2 3/4"). Property of an Essex, UK collector; acquired on the UK art market, 1980-1990.[No Reserve] Fine condition.

19th century AD. A turned brass candleholder with tapering ribbed socket, narrow stem and concave bowl made from the brass components of military shells, stamped to the underside. 388 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). Property of a Gloucestershire gentleman; inherited from his grandfather.[No Reserve] Fine condition.

W BRITAIN '4.7 NAVAL GUN' Patent No.1215-1915, with original wooden shells and box, Corgi Toys "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' model vehicle, K Kits by N.and K.C.Keyser Ltd. 'G.W.R.63xx Class Mogul 2-6-0 Locomotive and Tender Kit' with box, two other locomotives, a Meccano Hornby series buffer and a battery operated tinplate 'Sea Queen' model ship

A WILLIAM IV WAITER of lobed circular form, the centre chased with flowers, shells and scrolls, on cast leaf capped feet, crested, by ISC, London 1835, 6.25" dia. (c.6oz)

A tribal dagger, the wooden hilt carved with a mask in a sheath, applied with cowrie shells and carved wooden masks

Two African soapstone carvings; tog. with shells etc

A pair of gilt metal candlesticks with reeded column supports on bases with shells and three lion's feet, 31cm high

Pair of large Abalone shells with silver mounts, Birmingham 1906 one a/f, 18cm wide, 2 silver commemorative spoons with enamel finials for the Singapore Golf Club and 2 silver serviette rings Condition - both shells have cracks

A 20TH CENTURY CHINESE FOUR-FOLD TABLE SCREEN, decorated with landscape scenes in felt and miniature sea shells, each fold 15.2in high x 5.75in wide.

Tribal Art - an African beadwork dagger, possibly Sudanese, 17cm curved single-edged blade inscribed with Islamic script, the sheath decorated with coloured beads and cowrie shells, 29.5cm long overall

A Victorian mahogany table top collector's cabinet, moulded top above five drawers, containing an arrangement of natural history and conchological specimens, including herring gull (larus argentatus) and other skulls, exotic shells, corals and stones, plinth base, 43cm high, 32.5cm wide, c.1890

A large box of assorted shells

Five Prattware pot lids, Bears and Rock, Bear Pit, Performing Bear, Shells and The Rivals

A GROUP OF 20TH CENTURY SILVER ARTICLES to include butter shells, napkin rings and ashtrays, various makers and dates, 21ozs 10dwts ++The lot in good condition

Lilliput Love - Golden Memories, Ye Old Trip to Jerusalem, Diamonds and Pearls, Cockle Shells, Make Mothers Day, Little Shambles, Look to the Stars, Gulliver's Wishing Well, Little Summer House, Eagle House Folly, Mothers Pride, Little All Saints, Where Sparks Fly, Sweet William, Pillar Cottage, The Cat and Fiddle, Granny's Bonnet, Catch A Cold, boxed with deeds (19)

Natural History - a rat's skull; a vertebra section; partial jaw; shells; miniature cuckoo clock; silver filigree sugar bows; etc

WALKER AND HALL VICTORIAN ELECTROPLATED TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE OF 4 PIECES, of bulbous oval form with repousse all-over rococo decoration of flowers, shells and scrolls, viz, TEAPOT, COFFEE POT, MILK JUG AND TWO HANDLED SUGAR BASIN, registration mark for 1885 and two handles OBLONG TRAY in similar taste, 17 1/2" long over the handles (5)

An early 20th century Kuba hollow carved wood 2 faced mask from the Congo, with feather coiffure, sheet copper eyebrows, nostrils, etc, the lower edge with border of cowrie shells and coloured beads, height 19”. GC (one copper eyebrow, most of coloured beads and a few cowrie shells missing)

A Set of Six Israeli Silver Place Card Holders in The Form of Clam Shells.

George Weatherill (British 1810-1890): 'Children Gathering Shells', engraving signed and dated 1843 in the plate 11cm x 7.5cm

FOUR BRASS SHELLS

Registration : BHJ 242J Chassis Number : 8086 Engine Number : 40380 Odometer reading : 95,561 km Estimate : £45,000 - £55,000 Lamborghini wanted to include a four seat, grand tourer to the model line-up which included the Miura and the 400GT; this came to fruition in the Spring of 1968 when the Espada was exhibited at the Geneva Salon. A very distinctive design by Marcello Gandini of Bertone, it was radical in appearance yet extremely practical. The name 'Espada' means 'sword' in Spanish, referring to the sword that bullfighters use to kill the bulls. With 150mph performance from the 3.9-litre, V12 engine, five speed gearbox, chassis-mounted rear axle and all-independent, coil spring suspension, the car was built as a high performance supercar. The interior was altered dramatically between each model. An all new dashboard and steering wheel was installed for the S2 and the interior was again revamped for the S3. This lefthand drive Series Two Espada was manufactured on October 1st, 1970 and benefits from being one of the last Series Two's to be built with the glorious Muira centre spinner Campagnolo wheels, and the Series One rear lamps. It was delivered on October 15, 1970 to Lamborauto of Turin and sold to Ms. Zutinic Radmila who owned the car until 1972. The second owner, Roberto Jaime Gourlay, purchased the car in Turin in 1972 and was working as a buyer for the Canadian Forces Exchange Stores in Lahr, Germany. He had a Department of National Defence driver's licence and was able to register the Espada with the Canadian Forces and not with the German TUV and so the car had DND Canadian licence plates in Germany. When Roberto departed Lahr and set up business in Frankfurt, he had to change the Canadian (CDN) plates for German duty free plates and continued to enjoy the car. He then went to work in Spain where the authorities let him drive the car on tourist plates as long as he held a valid work and residence permit. When the permit ended however, the Spanish authorities insisted he had to register on Spanish plates and demanded a considerable fee. At this point, he decided to leave Spain within the week and drove back to Germany. His intention was to sell the Espada but as the German economy was not in good shape, he drove it to the UK where the car was sold to a wealthy horse dealer and saddler, Kenneth Lyndon-Dyres, of Maidstone, Kent. It was first registered in the UK on 10th May, 1976 having had four owners by this time. It was then shipped to California with the intention of selling but did not meet the emission regulations and so was shipped back by a Don Kay of Croydon who bought it in the USA. It was then acquired by a Michael Percy of Piddington, High Wycombe on 23rd September 1980. We believe it was owned by him until 1986 at which time, the engine dropped a valve and the car was bought by Thoroughbred Sports Cars, Whitney, Oxfordshire. The engine was removed and the body re-painted from Azzurro Mexico (light blue) to red. It then remained with the engine out until the vendor decided it was time to rescue her and bought the car on 10th February, 1989. David Eaton had wanted an Espada since first seeing the car in magazines in the late 60's and had joined the Lamborghini club in 1988. Being just 44 inches high (the car not the vendor), and so long and wide, this spectacular four-seat shape had completely hooked him. It is important to note that the decision to buy was based on being able to see the body shell and chassis were rust free and a desire to rebuild a Lamborghini V12. It took seven years to take the car back to bare metal and then two-pack the complete underneath (still in excellent condition) as well as rebuild the suspension and, of course, that fabulous V12 engine. The engine has the original pistons and bores but was rebuilt with new rings, chains, shells, and gaskets at 77,000km. The paint you see has been on the car since 1986. She was back on the road in 1996 and has clocked-up approximately 18,000 trouble free kilometres. More recently, she has been back to the factory for the Murcielago launch in Germany and numerous trips up and down the UK. It has also been to the 50th anniversary timeline in London and the Silverstone Classics 2013 and 2014. But after 26 years of ownership, a difficult decision was made to sell her; as another classic racing car project beckons. Presented with a full year's MoT test certificate and a new set of Pirelli tyres, it is with a heavy heart that one man's passion is now available.  

A quantity of treen including carved folding book-slide shelf, Oak pipe rack, pair of butter pats, small box of small shells, caddy a/f, etc.

A navy officer's sword dating: early 20th Century provenance: France Straight, double-edged blade, ribbed at the centre; bronze hilt, featuring relieved anchors on flags, the guard decorated with oak and laurel branches, the pommel with shells and floral pattern, twisted grip with wire binding. Leather scabbard (repaired) with brass mounts, one ring. dimensions: length 92 cm.