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A mortar bomb together with some cannon shells

A mortar bomb together with some cannon shells

Martini, F. H. W. (und J. H. Chemnitz), Neues systematisches Conchylien-Cabinet. 12 Bde. Mit 2 kolor. Kupfertiteln, 8 gest. Titelvignetten (tls. wdh.), 2 gest. Porträts, 23 gest. Vignetten (tlw. wdh., 1 in Rötel), 71 Textkupfern (davon 20 kolor., 17 in Rötel, 1 montiert) und 432 (431 kolor.) Kupfern auf 431 Tafeln (1 gefalt.). Nürnberg, G. N. Raspe 1769-1829. Ldr. d. Zt. mit 2 farb. RSch. und RVerg., Deckel mit schmaler goldgepr. Bordüre und 5 kl. goldgepr. Stempeln in den Ecken und im Mittelfeld. 4to.Erste Ausgabe des berühmten grundlegenden konchyologischen Werkes mit schönen kolor. Darstellungen. Vollständig wie hier, insbes. mit dem 34 Jahre später erschienenen Bd. XII, überaus selten . - `Das Werk enthält zahlreiche sehr gute Abbildungen und für die damalige Zeit zum Theil mustergültige Beschreibungen. Es wurde später die Hauptquelle für Gmelin und seine Linné-Ausgabe und für Lamarck` (ADB). - Nach Martinis Tod wurde das Werk (ab Bd. IV) von J. H. Chemnitz bis einschließlich Bd. XI fortgesetzt. Erst 34 Jahre später bearbeiteten G. H. Schubert und J. A. Wagner den zwölften Band. Der Band X wurde im Titel ursprüngl. als `letzter Band` benannt, das dazu gehörige vollständige alphabetische Namens-Register für die ersten 10 Bände von J. S. Schröder befindet sich im elften Band der Reihe. - Die Tafeln sind numeriert 1-193, 1-237 (ohne 195; darunter 144 A, 195 A und B sowie 236 und 237 auf 1 Tafel). - Tafeln tls. auf bläulichem Papier. - Tlw. gebräunt und stockfl. (Text stärker als Tafeln betroffen), 2 Taf. mit Randeinriß. Einbde. (bes. Rücken) berieben, Gelenke tls. etw. ausgebessert, 1 Rücken unter Verwendung des alten Materials erneuert, 3 Rücken mit Randausriß am ob. Kap. (1 lose beilieg., 2 ausgebessert). - Gest. Wappen-Exlibris `J. M. de Reck`. Insges. gutes Exemplar des in leuchtenden Farben kolorierten vollständigen Conchylien-Werkes.Nissen 2722. - Agassiz II, 64, 1. - ADB XX, 509. A rare complete set of the most beautifully produced German iconography on shells. First edition. With 2 col. engr. titles, 8 engr. title vignettes (partly rep.), 2 engr. portraits, 23 engr. vignettes (parly rep.), 71 (20 col., 17 red chalk, 1 mounted) engravings in text and 432 (431 col.) coppers on 431 plates. Contemp. calf with red label and gilt spine, covers with small gilt border and 5 tiny gilt stamps. - Partly browned and stained (text more than plates), 2 plates with marginal tear. Binding (specially spines) rubbed, joints partly repaired, 1 spine renewed using old material, 3 spines with tear off at the heard of spine (1 attached, 2 mended). Engr. armorial ex libris `J. M. de Reck`. Altogether fine and complete copy.

A quantity of Prints including shells, Egyptian painting on paper, river view horses drinking with a church in distance, etc.

A Rockingham inkwell of shell form. Mounted with a further two conche shells, with porcelain liner, green ground and gilded. Printed red griffin mark. 9cm Condition Report. To be used as a guide only. Badly broken and repaired.

A pair of Cartier 14 carat gold earrings formed as shells, in original box and with clip on fasteners. 25mm, 14.4 grams. Condition Report. To be used as a guide only. One clip slightly loose.

A collection of several dozen cowrie and other shells (ex Mauritius).

A Victorian ironstone footed bowl, decorated in the Oriental manner, together with a Continental ceramic and white metal mounted salad bowl, applied with lobsters and shells, a pair of silver plated servers, each with lobster claw handle and a three footed tyg, blue and gilt glazed in the manner of Royal Doulton.

A Rockingham inkwell of shell form. Mounted with a further two conche shells, with porcelain liner, green ground and gilded. Printed red griffin mark. 9cm Condition Report. To be used as a guide only. Badly broken and repaired.

A pair of Cartier 14 carat gold earrings formed as shells, in original box and with clip on fasteners. 25mm, 14.4 grams. Condition Report. To be used as a guide only. One clip slightly loose.

A quantity of shells and coral

A Salters Spring Balance, sun dial, shells and carved Welsh coal figures including an Owl.

A RARE CHINESE WHITISH JADE CONCH SHELL BRUSH WASHER, the front spiral part of the shell with incised details, leading to the central cavity terminating in a swept end, sitting on waves, the back with some subtle russet markings, Qing, probably Qianlong, 3.25"" long. Provenance: The Collection of the late John Walden (1925-2013). The conch shell is a rare but highly significant subject to find in jade. It symbolises the pure and true teachings of the Buddha and is also a symbol of the Buddha`s voice, used to call worshipers together. Actual white conch shells are commonly used ritual implements in Tibetan Buddhism, to which the Qianlong Emperor adhered. This religious devotion was also a key political symbol of the Qing Emperor`s rule. It is significant that amongst the most precious objects placed in front of the Emperor a white conch shell took central place. Very few examples in jade have appeared on the market. Christie`s Hong Kong sold an exceptional white jade conch shell as Lot 2960 on 1st December 2010. PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO INTERNET BIDDING PERMITTED ON THIS LOT

A JAPANESE CHOSHU SCHOOL IRON TSUBA of rounded square form, modelled with six pierced shells around the central plate, signed Choshu Kawaji saku, late 18th/early 19th century, 2.75"" across. Robert E. Haynes records this tsuba artist in his ""Index of Japanese Sword Fittings and Associated Artists"", vol. I, page 615, no. H02969.0.

A Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester Porcelain Urn Shaped Vase, circa 1810, with dolphin handles and flared neck, painted with a still life of shells on a marble plinth in a panel on a pale blue marbled ground within gilt scroll, geometric and line borders, on a square base, script and impressed marks, 22.5cm high Chip to side of foot. Some minor wear to gilding, particularly on handles and angles. One tail on one handle restuck (not restored) 101114

A George V Silver Gilt Fruit Service, Frank Cobb & Co Ltd, Sheffield 1933/34, comprising six plates each formed from an abalone shell with three silver ball feet, together with six fruit knives and forks with mother of pearl handles and silver gilt blades, the shells approximately 25cm wide, in a plus and silk lined fitted case, with key (19) Two knives 1934 and the shell feet 1934, the rest 1933, all appear in good order, some minor rubbing to gilding. Overall good condition.

A collection of inert cannon shells and other items Live bidding available, see www.georgekidner.co.uk for details

A quantity of fans and accessories, including: a mother-of-pearl fan, a red satin fan painted with birds, a beaded purse with a metal fastening, a collection of small iridescent shells, two lengths of metallic gold coloured lace, a black suede clutch bag, a set of pyjamas within a fabric covered box, a powder compact, a pair of lorgnette, a framed Chinese fan together with another fan (with damage) and a quantity of miscellaneous items.

A tribal carved wooden fertility statue, applied with shells. Height 27cm

Palitoy Action Man 105mm Light Gun which includes: instructions inner packaging - no shells (G-VG in G box). Together with Rosedale Giant Euclid Truck (G in P box). (2)

A tribal carved wooden fertility statue, applied with shells. Height 27cm

A 20th century giltwood circular looking-glass,bevelled edges, the outer band pierced and carved with shells, 63cm diam

MISCELLANEOUS VICTORIAN AND LATER BYGONES INCLUDING A PLATED CRUET, TOBACCO PIPE, INKWELLS, PEN, BRASS CRUMB TRAY AND BRUSH, EMU EGG, SHELLS, ETC

CONCHOLOGY. A COLLECTION OF SEA SHELLS INCLUDING SEVERAL CAMEO CARVED EXAMPLES, LATE 19TH C AND LATER

Beswick, 'Spirit of Affection', mounted on a plinth, together with a Wedgwood brown relief moulded jug, sea shells, a Villeroy and Boch circular jar and cover, Heredites figures of dogs, games counter box and cover, pewter tankards, decorative ceramics etc (to two trays)

A tribal wall hanging with shells and 2 children's hats, (3).

A tribal wall hanging with shells and 2 children's hats, (3).

Mixed box of wristwatches and two glass eye shells

A shelf of decorative ceramics, glass and ornamental items including Chinese ginger jar and cover, cranberry glass, ostrich eggs, shells etc

Besler Michael Rupert. Rariora Musei Besleriani quae olim Basilius et Michael Rupertus Besleri collegerunt... nunc commentariolo illustrata a Johanne Henrico Lochnero. [Nurnberg]: 1716. In-folio (mm 303x195). Pagine [24], 112 con 1 ritratto ripiegato e XL carte di tavole più volte ripiegate finemente incise in rame. Frontespizio in rosso e nero. Ottimo esemplare. Legatura coeva in pergamena su cartone, titoli manoscritti al dorso. Rara edizione originale, con le aggiunte e i commenti di Johann Heinrich Lochner e 16 tavole non presenti nell`edizione del 1616, di questo catalogo descrittivo del famoso gabinetto di curiosità di Basilius Besler. La sua Wunderkammer, dedicata ai tre regni della natura e alla cui formazione contribuì anche il nipote Michael Rupert, è considerata uno dei primi musei privati tedeschi. ""This beautifully illustrated work, describes various objects of natural history contained in the collection started by Basilius Besler and continued by his nephew, Michael Rupert Besler. A beautiful portrait of Johann Henrich Lochner (1695-1715) is used as a frontispiece. The text then presents descriptions of the objects pictured on the accompaning plates. These illustrate fruits, roots & berries, birds, lizards, salemanders, aligators, snakes, sharks, fishes, turtles, octopus, crabs, shells, starfish, sponges, corals, fossil shells, stones, fossil plants and fossil shark teeth. The 24 plates originally published in Michael Rupert Besler`s Gazophylacium Rerum Naturalium (Nuremberg, 1642) are republished in this work, together with 16 additional"" (Wilson, The Mineralogical Record, 205). Murray, Museums, I, 98-99 e II, 117; Cobres, 102; Wood, 439; Pritzel, 747; Dance, 13; Freilich Collection, 362.

Brown Thomas. The Elements of Conchology: Or Natural History of Shells: According to the Linnaean System, With Observations on Modern Arrangements. Illustrated With Nine Colored Plates. London: Printed for Lackington, Allen & Co., 1816. In-4° (mm 214x119). Pagine [8], 168, [2], con 9 tavole incise e finemente colorate d`epoca in fine. Buon esemplare. Legatura moderna in mezza pelle bordeaux con punte, piatti marmorizzati, titoli e fregi in oro al dorso a quattro nervi, taglio di testa rosso.

Da Costa Emanuel Mendes. Elemets of conchology: or, An introduction to the knowledge of Shells... With seven plates, containing figures of every genus of shells.... London: printed for Benjamin White, at Horace`s head, in Fleet-Street, 1776. In-8° (mm 223x140). Pagine viii, iii-vi, 318, [2] con VII carte di tavole ripiegate incise in rame e 2 tabelle ripiegate fuori testo, pagine dell`Index interfoliate. Minime bruniture ma buon esemplare parzialmente in barbe. Legatura moderna in mezza pelle rossa, piatti marmorizzati. Edizione originale di questo studio di concologia del botanico inglese Emanuel Mendes da Costa, autore anche della Historia naturalis testaceorum Britanniae, The British conchology (1778), dedicata - come esplica il titolo - alle conchiglie e ai molluschi presenti nelle isole britanniche, Irlanda inclusa.

Da Costa Emanuel Mendes. Historia naturalis testaceorum Britanniae, The British conchology; containing the descriptions and other particulars of natural history of the shells of Great Britain and Ireland: illustrated with figures. London: printed for the author; and sold by Messrs. Millan, B. White, Elmsley, & Robson, booksellers., 1778. In-4° grande (mm 297x233). Pagine iv, [2] (contenenti The Names of the Subscribers), v-xii, 254, vii, [1] con XVII carte di tavole fuori testo incise in rame e finemente colorate a mano. Testo bilingue inglese e francese. Minime bruniture alle prime carte e lievissima gora al margine superiore ma buon esemplare, con ampi margini. Legatura coeva inglese in pelle rimontata, dorso moderno, titoli in oro su tassello al dorso. Edizione originale di questo studio di concologia di Emanuel Mendes Da Costa, botanico britannico membro di diverse società scientifiche tra cui la Società Botanica Fiorentina. Tra i suoi contributi alle scienze naturali vanno menzionati A Natural History of Fossils (1757) e Elements of Conchology o, An Introduction to the Knowledge of Shells (1776). Nissen, 2785; Brunet, II, 321.

Lister Martin. Historiae sive synopsis methodicae conchyliorum et tabularum anatomicarum. Oxonii: e typographeo Clarendoniano, 1770. In-folio (mm 400x258). Pagine iv, [4], 12, 77, [1], 6, 7, [1], 439 carte di tavole comprendenti 1059 lastre incise numerate (errori nella numerazione) e 20 tavole numerate in fine. Lievi bruniture ma ottimo e genuino esemplare in barbe. Legatura coeva in mezza pelle su cartone, piatti marmorizzati, titoli in oro su falso tassello e fregi in oro al dorso. Evidenti abrasioni ai piatti, rotture alle cerniere e alle cuffie.  Seconda edizione di questo testo del naturalista Martin Lister che rappresenta uno dei primissimi ampi e sistematici studi di concologia in ambito britannico. Stampate per la prima volta in quattro volumi tra il 1685 e il 1692, le Historiae conchyliorum raccoglievano migliaia di specie, ma la descrizione era piuttosto sintetica e per questo l`autore aveva manifestato l`intenzione di affiancarvi testi maggiormente esplicativi. ""There is no actual text but the section headings and frugal descriptions are engraved on the plates with the figures. The complete first edition was published between 1685 and 1692. The engravings, some of which are very fine indeed, were mostly executed by Lister`s daughter Susanna and his wife Anna who worked them up from their original water-colour drawings; many of these still exist at Oxford. The species illustrated are recognisable more often than not and none is reversed - a remarkable achievement in itself considering that gastropod shells had to be engraved in mirror image to ensure correct reproduction. The scientific value of the engravings is enhanced still further by numerous indications of locality"" (Dance, 23-24). ""In the text the editor has printed notes written by Lister in a set of proofs; also two indexes, one according to Lister, the other to Linnaeus"" (Keynes, Dr. Martin Lister, 49). Nissen, 2529; Carter, History of the Oxford University Press, 396 e 590.

Da Costa Emanuel Mendes. Elements of conchology, or, An introduction to the knowledge of shells... with seven plates, containing figures of every genus of shells . London: Printed for Benjamin White at Horace`s Head in Fleet-Street, 1776. In-8° (mm 203x127). Pagine viii, iii-vi, 318, [2]. Con 2 tabelle ripiegate nel testo e VII carte numerate di tavole incise in rame ripiegate fuori testo. Lievi bruniture. Legatura coeva in pelle, titoli e fregi in oro al dorso, difetti alle cerniere e alle cuffie, abrasioni ai piatti. Nota di possesso di mano coeva al frontespizio, non identificabile.

Montagu George. Testacea britannica or, Natural history of British shells, marine, land, and fresh-water... embellished with figures. Part I [-II; -Supplement]. Romsey: printed by J.S. Hollis; London: and sold by J. White, Fleet-street, 1803. Tre parti in un volume in-4° (mm 266x206). Pagine [4], xxxvii, [3], 1-291, [1]; [4], 293-606, [3]; [4], v, [1], 183, [1] con 30 tavole numerate incise in rame fuori testo e 3 frontespizi incisi, il tutto finemente colorato d`epoca. Minime bruniture e tracce di foxing, controstampe dei colori ai frontespizi ma bell`esemplare. Legatura coeva in mezza pelle con punte, piatti marmorizzati, titoli in oro e fregi in oro e a secco al dorso e agli angoli, tagli e sguardie marmorizzati.  Esemplare completo di questa eccezionale opera sulle conchiglie e sui molluschi della Gran Bretagna, importante anche per l`apparato illustrativo di 30 tavole disegnate e incise da Eliza Donville. I tre frontespizi calcografici sono invece siglati da Donville e J. Hibbert. Famoso e rinomato per gli studi sugli uccelli divulgati nel suo Ornithological Dictionary (1802) - in cui dimostrò l`invalidità di molte teorie su diverse specie di uccelli e per la prima volta registrò nel Regno Unito la presenza di specifici esemplari di volatili - Montagu si interessò anche di storia naturale marina e d`acqua dolce, censendo nel Testacea Britannica quasi 500 specie di molluschi, 100 delle quali mai descritte nelle isole britanniche; analogamente per alcuni tipi di pesci e un particolare tipo di pipistrello, il Rhinolophus hipposideros. Nissen, 2875.

A Royal Worcester vase modelled as a nautilus shell supported by shells and coral with predominantly pink and white glazed finish, with impressed mark to the interior

A late Victorian silver bon bon dish, Birmingham, 1899, the shaped circular bowl with pierced rim and chased with flowers, shells and C-scrolls, on four bun feet, 180g; a silver mug, Birmingham, 1931, of fluted form, 102g; a cased silver spoon, Sheffield, 1926, the handle with pierced decoration, 18g; a cased silver baby feeding set, Birmingham, 1931, 38g; and a silver brush (5)

A Royal Worcester vase modelled as a nautilus shell supported by shells and coral with predominantly pink and white glazed finish, with impressed mark to the interior

A late Victorian silver bon bon dish, Birmingham, 1899, the shaped circular bowl with pierced rim and chased with flowers, shells and C-scrolls, on four bun feet, 180g; a silver mug, Birmingham, 1931, of fluted form, 102g; a cased silver spoon, Sheffield, 1926, the handle with pierced decoration, 18g; a cased silver baby feeding set, Birmingham, 1931, 38g; and a silver brush (5)

A WW1 Christmas tin containing two shells

A pair of continental white metal dishes in the form of shells surmounted by putti and being drawn by swains on a shaped base, with two ornate spoons

A large conch shell and various other marine shells

A box containing various rocks, minerals and shells including malachite, amethyst etc and other oddments

Two Murano type glass fish, assorted shells and other items in one box

Rene Lalique milky translucent bowl moulded with scallop shells, etched signature and numbered no. 3202, 19cm diameter

Collection of copperware, carved figures and shells

Two boxes of vintage tin plate spare parts, accessories and incomplete cars including shells, bodies, wheels and tyres. Fantastic collection including US Zone Germany, Arnold etc

An early marbled glass bowl of semi-spherical glass form with applied marbled glass loop decoration (possibly Roman). CONDITION REPORTS Has general signs of wear conducive to age. Small scratches. Slightly dirty but overall is in reasonable condition. One of the small shells to the side is present but has become detached. There are some small nibbles around the edge of the rim (please see images). The piece is dirty from general wear particularly around the outer rim.

Various items to include two gun related books, Harold L Peterson: "The Book of the Gun" and Anthony North and Ian V Hogg: "The Book of Guns and Gunsmiths", together with a quantity of old playing cards, old map of Oxford, a fisherman's float, shells, ceramic horse models, etc. (1 box)

A quantity of shells and polished hardstone eggs

A collection of cowrie shells

Various items to include two gun related books, Harold L Peterson: "The Book of the Gun" and Anthony North and Ian V Hogg: "The Book of Guns and Gunsmiths", together with a quantity of old playing cards, old map of Oxford, a fisherman's float, shells, ceramic horse models, etc. (1 box)

A quantity of shells and polished hardstone eggs

Eight various sea shells, of various sizes

A 19th century pottery wall bracket, decorated with Classical motifs of shells, busts, columns, scrolls, leaves etc, with greeny blue glaze, af, height 9ins

A small modern silver vinaigrette modelled as a book, a silver cylindrical box, the pull off cover decorated with shells, Sheffield 1991, and another small square silver box, 1.5oz (3)

A silver cigarette case, a calling card case, 3 butter shells, 2 modern coasters (together about 9ozs), also a silver photoframe, plated jug and bowl

Pair of Art Deco frosted glass and chrome wall lights in the form of shells, 9"

A Japanese carved ivory sectional okimono of a fisherman, late Meiji period, modelled standing with a basket of fish and the tools of his trade slung over his shoulder, carrying a small bundle of shells in his other hand, baskets, shells and a crab at his feet, signed Toshitomo to the base, 20.5cm high x 15cm wide (at fault)