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A JAPANESE ARITA OVAL DISH decorated in the Imari palette with four playful shi shi amidst kiku and cherry blossom, rim with four reserves on a ground of sea shells, circa 1800-1850, 33.75cm

A Regency rosewood and amboyna occasional table, with crossbanded circular top and fluted baluster shaft carved with lotus leaves and stylised shells on a shaped triangular concave base, 47cm diameter Further Information Top in poor condition. Piece of veneer missing to edge. Pillar and base OK

Jaeger France a seascape clock C 1960 with real fish and shells within an organic form lucite mould 5 x 7in. (13 x 18cm)some scratches and abrasions Cannot guarantee it works

Four shell mounted centrepiece tazzas, 20th century Four shell mounted centrepiece tazzas, 20th century, formed with clam shell tops on bases formed from further shells and rockwork, the largest 20.5cm high, 34cm wide; and a small quantity of further loose shells view on dreweatts.com

A fine and rare William and Mary double-horizontal carved Portland stone and bronze sundial circa 1690 inscribed and constructed for latitude 52° 24’ N., bearing the Arms and motto of the Cornwallis family, signed Henricus Wynne Londini Fecit, the dial plate seated on three bronze bearings upon a Portland stone plinth with octagonal top and four volute supports with acanthus terminals flanking scallop shells, on moulded square base Sundial 69cm.; 27in diameter, plinth 130cm.; 51ins high The double-horizontal sundial, as the name implies, is a dual instrument, its principal features comprising a ‘double’ gnomon and complementary hour-scales on the dial plate. The primary instrument is the fiducial edge of the inclined or sloping part of the gnomon, which, when the sundial is correctly set, lies parallel to the earth’s polar-axis and aligned in the north/south plane of the meridian and the shadow of which indicates the time against the outer hour-scale on the dial plate, in hours and minutes. The secondary instrument is the sharp vertical edge of the triangular-shaped support to the gnomon, which lies in the axis of the observer’s zenith, and the shadow of which indicates the position of the sun at the point where the straight edge of the shadow intersects the hour-line on a planispheric projection of the celestial sphere, corresponding to the time indicated on the main dial. This observation provides various astronomical data, including the sign of the zodiac in which the sun is situated, the times of sunrise and sunset, the length of the day in terms of the number of hours in the day from sunrise to sunset, the altitude and azimuth (direction) of the sun, together with the means to determine the time when certain ‘fixed’ stars would transit the meridian. The Cornwallis double-horizontal sundial has a floreated gnomon, seated on a sheet-brass dial plate, which is affixed to a cast-bronze base by means of ‘hidden’ rivets. The dial plate is engraved with various scales and tables, the primary hour-scale in the outer ring being graduated in hourly, ten-minute, five-minute and one-minute intervals, within which there are inner rings calibrated to indicate direction in terms of azimuth or bearing. The planispheric projection is also engraved with an inner and outer hour-scale, to facilitate its use, being graduated with hour-angle divisions (meridians) and parallels of declination to the limits of 23½ degrees north or south of the celestial equator or equinoctial line. Two engraved arcs, representing the ecliptic, the apparent path of the sun, extend from the points where the 6 o’clock meridians or hour-circles cut the equinoctial and graze the north/south extremities of the projection at the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. The signs of the zodiac are inscribed at their respective intervals along these two arcs. At the east/west extremities of the projection there are date-scales, graduated in months and days, whereby the date may be determined from an observation. Conversely, the date being known, the sundial may be readily be orientated and aligned in the meridian, without recourse to the more usual and protracted methods involved in setting up an ordinary common or garden horizontal dial. Other scales engraved on the dial include a semi-circular lunar hour-scale (situated within the arc of the inner hour-scale of the planispheric projection), by which the time may be deduced from an observation of the moon, and two sets of altitude scales, for use with a pair of compasses or dividers. The names of certain fixed stars are inscribed within the boundaries of these scales, together with the values of their respective hour-angles or angular distances measured eastwards of the so-called first point of Aries, the vernal equinox. On the planispheric projection this is the point, at the eastern extremity of the grid system,

FIVE BOXES AND LOOSE CERAMICS, GLASS, SHELLS, etc (Wade)

VARIOUS NOVELTY CRUET SETS, to include Carltonware `Acorns`, `Shells` etc

A gilded Italian style mirror, acanthus leaf `fan` surmount, two nudes flanking shield shape glass with lion heads and scallop shells to foot, 90cm L.

FIVE BOXES AND LOOSE CERAMICS, GLASS, SHELLS, etc (Wade)

VARIOUS NOVELTY CRUET SETS, to include Carltonware `Acorns`, `Shells` etc

A COLLECTION OF MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS, comprising 2 stuffed squirrels, 4 gilt metal Victorian photo frames, a carved cameo shells, a quantity of miscellaneous porcelain etc. ( box lot)

A Late 19th Century Japanese Collectors Cabinet, Five Drawers with Parquetry Decoration Containing a Collection of Sea Shells. 36x36x18cm

A Longpark three handled vase of baluster form, decorated with flowers in shallow relief, together with a 19th century Majolica jug, having fish handle, the body decorated with fouled anchor and shells, a Beswick Robert Burns jug and other similar items.

A Longpark three handled vase of baluster form, decorated with flowers in shallow relief, together with a 19th century Majolica jug, having fish handle, the body decorated with fouled anchor and shells, a Beswick Robert Burns jug and other similar items.

A Continental white metal flower vase with clear glass liner, and a white metal beaker chased with a band of shells and scrollwork

A 1950's Wicker and Bakelite Handbag. Pretty handbag with floral motif on the front made from coloured shells. Good condition inside.

A Regency rosewood and brass inlaid circular snap top library table, raised on a flared triangular column and concave triangular base, with cast paw feet incorporating shells and wings, stamped Edwards & Roberts, diameter 130cm (51 1/4in.)

Four French silver topped glass jars,the shaped circular covers embossed with stylised shells and leafage, silver collars, the three square bodies finely wheel engraved with interlaced arch and drop pendants, the circular jar conforming, all early 20th Century, marked, 17 cm high and smaller (4)

A pair of standing obelisks encrusted overall with cowry shells on a textured sand ground, 120 cm high, modern

A pair of George II rococo table candlesticks the shaped circular bases and wasted baluster columns cast and chased with flower heads, scrolls, shells and leafage, conforming nozzles with shaped circular sconces with floral borders, 27 cm high by Thomas Gilpin, London 1756, 42 ozs NB: this pair of candlesticks have been drilled for electricity and later repaired CONDITION REPORT: NB: this pair of candlesticks have been drilled for electricity and later repaired

A continental porcelain mantel clock and stand decorated overall with scrolls and leafage on a bright apple green ground, floral and gilt decoration, the stand conforming with acanthus wrapped scrolling corner brackets and shells in iron red and gilt, the silvered dial with Roman numerals within an ormolu cast frame of trailing leafage and classical masks, twin winding holes, 35 cm high overall, Circa 1870

A Worcester Flight & Barr inkwell painted with shells; a pair of Paris porcelain figural scent bottles and stoppers; a pair of English porcelain Chinese style gilt-ground vases and other items

Britains Gun Team: 3 x kneeling figures with shells; 4 x figures standing to attention (G condition, one missing an arm). Together with a miniature Britains military vehicle with metal wheels, length 8cm. (8)

Three Britains Guns: No.1264 4.7'' Naval Gun, G with shells and Britains leaflet in G/F box with a couple of punctures; No.9715 Gun of the Royal Artillery, VG in G box; No.9720 Battalion Anti-Tank Gun, G in G box.

Topper Toys Johnny Seven One Man Army, Seven Guns in One, includes bipod, shells, grenade, anti-bunker missile, anti-tank rocket, armour-piercing shell. Appears G/VG, some age wear, in G box with instruction leaflet.

Studio Pottery - a stylized fish tail, decorated in scraffito with abstract designs, 27cm high; another similar, smaller; a graduating trio of spills, applied with shells, wavy edges; others, similar; etc

A small collection of reclaimed terracotta ridge tile finials of varying design with foliate detail together with a cast iron drain water hopper, two small weathered composition stone garden ornaments, one in the form of a lighthouse, and two shells

A cast metal sculpture in the form of a Romanesque style galloping horse together with a small quantity of miscellaneous exotic shells, glazed ceramic jardini¦re and stand, etc

A tribal pot with applied shells, 9.75", and 2 African engraved brass bangles.

A Rosenthal porcelain fish service, each piece printed with various fish, shells etc., to include a platter, plates and a sauce boat

A George III silver tea kettle stand, embossed with a band of flowers and leaves, with a pierced apron, on shaped legs, headed by masks and terminating in shells, makers mark indistinct, 25½oz

A small Edwardian pair of asparagus tongs, cast with shells and two small pairs of sugar tongs, 1¾oz (3)

A Rosenthal porcelain fish service, each piece printed with various fish, shells etc., to include a platter, plates and a sauce boat

A George III silver tea kettle stand, embossed with a band of flowers and leaves, with a pierced apron, on shaped legs, headed by masks and terminating in shells, makers mark indistinct, 25½oz

A small Edwardian pair of asparagus tongs, cast with shells and two small pairs of sugar tongs, 1¾oz (3)

A fine “Coastal Command” Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar group of seven attributed to Squadron Leader Anthony Gadd RAFO comprising: DFC (dated 1944) and Bar (1945), 1939-45 star, Atlantic Star with France and Germany clasp, Pacific Star, Defence and War. Good Very Fine and mounted as worn, together with the relevant miniatures; a “Goldfish Club” embroidered badge, RAF wings, pair I.D. “dog” tags to A. Gadd 37557; 5 wooden crests for: 22 (Torpedo Bomber) Squadron, 144 Squadron (both KC) and Coastal Command, 42 and 58 Squadrons (QC); 2 cartoons depicting RAF “incidents”, line drawing of Beaufighter; several Squadron etc ties including 22, 144, Coastal Command, Goldfish Club; 2 reprint photos of recipient; 2 pilot’s flying log books (covers worn, covering 26.11.1935 to 21.7.1938 and 1.8. 1940 to 29.8.1952 with a note at the front of book two stating “Old log book partially destroyed by fire in second daylight raid on Gosport by Junkers 87 dive bomber on Sunday August 18th 1940...” and confirming details then entered); and a splendid aluminium desk ornament of a Bristol Beaufighter, showing her in flight and mounted on darkwood plinth with a silver tablet bearing presentation inscription “Beaufighter Presented by the Bristol Aeroplane Co Ltd to W/Com A.Gadd, DFC & Bar Officer Commg No 144 Sqdn RAF. Dallachy Scotland 1945”, 10” high including plinth, 14¼” wingspan. Plate 3 Note: Anthony Gadd began his distinguished RAF career in 1935 at the age of 27 and was soon serving at Gosport with the Torpedo Development Unit (8.2.1937-28.12.40) where he was involved with experimental work on aerial torpedoes, (a log book entry shows “Dropped 1018 torpedoes up to 18/8/1940”) He then went to No 22 (TB) Squadron (at North Coates, Thorney Island and St Eval). From 7.1.1942 to 10.6.1943 he served with the Royal Australian Air Force returning to No 132 O.T.U. Squadron at East Fortune on 28.9.1943. Following a brief spell at RAF Station Tain he returned to RAF North Coates as Wing Commander Flying. On 25.8.1944 he was posted to 144 Squadron at Strubby Lincolnshire before serving at Banff and Dallachy until 25.7.1945. He then was posted to HQ Coastal Command on anti shipping ops from 25.7.1945 until 23.9.1945, thence to Naval Tactical School Greenwich; RAF Benson; 42 (TB) Squadron and 58 (PR) Squadron. On 15th June 1944 Gadd led a strike wing against a convoy off Schiermonnikoog, near Borkum. Dutch resistance had given intelligence that a convoy was to leave port, the convoy comprised two large vessels (the Merchant vessel Amerskerke and one depot ship) escorted by 18 R boats and minesweepers. Gadd’s log book shows “Strike. 1M/V 8000 tons 1 M/V 6000 tons, 9 “M” class minesweepers, 6 R/boats off Borkum. 43 A/C: 14/254 12/489 12/455 5/236. 1 Sqdn Mustangs. Self leading. Formed up in dark (1st light) set course 0500...flying over low cloud varying 1/10-9/10ths. Target sighted...S’board Sqdn shot at by coastal batteries just before attack. Managed to get wing round on to a better angle commenced attack from 2,300’ owing to cloud, achieved considerable surprise. Sank both M/Vs and one M class, seriously damaged 6 more with two more damaged. Two R/boats seriously damaged. Flak not intense but collected explosive shell in fin and rudder” For this action Gadd was awarded the DFC (London Gazette 7th July 1944 Wing Commander Anthony Gadd (37557) R.A.F.O. “Within recent months this officer has taken part in numerous attacks on shipping. He has displayed a high degree of skill and courage and throughout his example of devotion to duty has been most praiseworthy. In June 1944, he led a large formation of aircraft in an attack on a large merchant vessel and a naval auxiliary escorted by a number of minesweepers and R-Boats. In the fight, the large merchant vessel and a minesweeper were destroyed, the naval auxiliary hit and beached and several of the escorting ships damaged. By his brilliant leadership and great tactical skill Wing Commander Gadd played a prominent part in the success achieved.”. On 9th October 1944 he took part in an attack on a German convoy off S.W. Coast of Norway, an extract from HQCC gives the following details “The foreign press announced ‘Berlin 10.10.44 Escort vessels and Flak of a German convoy off the South West coast of Norway yesterday morning brought down 9 enemy aircraft in 7 minutes. Further enemy aircraft were probably destroyed...In the fierce battles with the aircraft which attacked in several waves, 5 more aircraft were brought down, and 2 German launches were sunk. Some of the remaining aircraft were set on fire, and were last seen flying low over the sea, so they may be presumed to have been destroyed’ below which it continues ‘The True Story: 18 Beaufighters and 8 Mosquitoes attacked a convoy of 5 merchant vessels and 6 escort vessels off Egersund on 9th October. Two merchant vessels and a T.T.A were severely damaged and possibly sunk, and an escort vessel and merchant vessel left on fire. Three Beaufighters suffered from damage, but there were no casualties and all aircraft returned to base.” On 8th November 1944 Gadd led a Strike to Midtgulen Fjord “Led force in over 3,500’ snow covered mountains, both M/Vs left on fire, one after big explosion for’ard, steam and smoke up to 300’ Other 3 two of which were armed trawlers badly shot up with cannon and left smoking. Owing to mountains had to make steep dive from 4000’ Narrowness of fjord and ricochets of own cannon shells made attack difficult, if not a little dicey..” again his own plane received some damage. The merchant ships were the Helga Ferdinand and Aquila both shown in the log book as sunk. A third vessel, Framnaes was also damaged in the attack, this proved to be a Norwegian civilian vessel. On February 1st 1945 Gadd was awarded the bar to his DFC (London Gazette announcement February 2nd 1945). His log book also notes 12th May 1945 “Escorting HMS Devonshire on route to Oslo with Crown Prince of Norway.”The Goldfish Club was formed in 1942 by the rubber company P.B Cow, who manufactured Mae West life jackets and rubber dinghies, with membership being open to the service men who ditched in the sea; by the end of WWII there were over 9000 members, the badge was of embroidered cloth due to the prohibition of production of wire badges during the war.

Two conch shells and a mounted section of coral

An extensive collection of decorative ceramic figures and animals including a large 19th century continental bisque vase in the form of a drum supported by a pair of child musicians, a 19th century Staffordshire figure group of Garrick as Richard III, a USSR model of a lion cub, a Royal Doulton figure - Birthday Girl HN3423, a double ended basket in the Belleek style modelled as two shells and coral, a Royal Worcester plate with relief moulded and painted decoration of a Myrtle Warbler and cherry from the Birds of Dorothy Doughty dessert set, etc

A collection of mixed china comprising a Clarice Cliff for Royal Staffordshire Ceramics wall pocket in the form of relief moulded flowers, 24 cm long approx, six Shorter various coloured dishes in the form of stylised shells, a Royal Winton small comport with a stylised flower design to the top on a brown lustre glaze, with turquoise lustre glaze underneath and a white Wade jug

A MIXED LOT: A pair of late Victorian butter shells, a single, later example, a small Victorian goblet and a modern Italian bell with a lion rampant finial; the latter 4" (10 cms) high; 16 oz (5)Condition reports are available via the ‘View Complete Catalogue’ link at www.lawrences.co.uk

A LATE VICTORIAN FOUR-PIECE TEA & COFFEE SERVICE with circular bodies, decorated with borders of gadrooning with foliate shells, and fluting around the lower bodies, by Elkington & Co.Ltd., Birmingham 1898/99 (in a lined & fitted wooden case with inscribed plaque); the coffee pot 10.4" (26.5 cms) high; 81.5 ozCondition reports are available via the ‘View Complete Catalogue’ link at www.lawrences.co.uk

A PAIR OF LATE PERIOD OLD SHEFFIELD PLATED ENTREE DISHES & COVERS, oblong with borders of gadrooning & foliate shells, detachable ring handles; 12." (32 cms) long (2)Condition reports are available via the ‘View Complete Catalogue’ link at www.lawrences.co.uk

A LATE VICTORIAN RECTANGULAR COFFEE TRAY with twin handles, a border of gadrooning & foliate shells, on pad feet, crested, by H. Atkin, Sheffield 1895; 18.3" (46.5 cms) long; 28.3 ozCondition reports are available via the ‘View Complete Catalogue’ link at www.lawrences.co.uk

A PAIR OF GEORGE III BUTTER SHELLS on ball feet with applied, beaded flanges & scroll cartouches, by William Plummer, London 1772; 5.8" (15 cms) long; 7.5 oz (2)Condition reports are available via the ‘View Complete Catalogue’ link at www.lawrences.co.uk

TWO LEAD URNS each hemispherical body cast with shells to the rim and lion masks, one incised MDLVIII, largest 14 1/2ins. (37cms.) wide and 11 1/2ins. (30cms.) highCondition reports are available via the ‘View Complete Catalogue’ link at www.lawrences.co.uk

Four Twin Tone Poole Pottery shells of varying sizes.

An extensive collection of decorative ceramic figures and animals including a large 19th century continental bisque vase in the form of a drum supported by a pair of child musicians, a 19th century Staffordshire figure group of Garrick as Richard III, a USSR model of a lion cub, a Royal Doulton figure - Birthday Girl HN3423, a double ended basket in the Belleek style modelled as two shells and coral, a Royal Worcester plate with relief moulded and painted decoration of a Myrtle Warbler and cherry from the Birds of Dorothy Doughty dessert set, etc

A collection of mixed china comprising a Clarice Cliff for Royal Staffordshire Ceramics wall pocket in the form of relief moulded flowers, 24 cm long approx, six Shorter various coloured dishes in the form of stylised shells, a Royal Winton small comport with a stylised flower design to the top on a brown lustre glaze, with turquoise lustre glaze underneath and a white Wade jug

A pair of World War I Trench Art shells - Height 23cm Condition report: clean condition

A set of eight silver and gilt large models of mussel shells, each of sprung twin section naturalistic form, with gilt interiors, by Theo Fennell, with a box, combined weight 474 gms. Illustrated

A pair of Chinese Canton carved mother-of-pearl shells, mid-19th Century, each decorated to one side in low relief with scenes of figures on horseback approaching a village with further figures, pavilions and trees, each raised on a carved and pierced hardwood stand, total height approx 28cm.

An unusual Coalport cabinet plate, circa 1900, pattern 7524, finely painted by P. Simpson with 'Perch' fish specimens, between low relief moulded yellow and green border, decorated with fish, shells, and seaweed, signed, titled to verso, printed green factory mark, 22cm diameter

A Caughley salad bowl or junket dish, circa 1780, circular bowl moulded to the interior with three scallop shells, printed in underglaze blue with the Pine Cone pattern, within a painted toothed internal border; exterior printed with root vegetables, moths, and a snail, underglaze blue C with serif, 24cm diameter See C&WP plate 167 for a similar piece, and page 142 for a discussion of the difference between Caughley and Worcester salad bowls. The author also notes on page 104 that the Chamberlain accounts include several references to 'square sallad vessels', which were priced at 7s 6d each. See also Halls sale on 28th April, 2010, lot 73, for an almost identical example which sold for £1000.

A collection of natural coral together with conch shells, a nautilus shell, etc.

A collection of eleven artillery shells and one other.

Cook Islands : 1892-1974 Attractive collection, written-up on leaves. Starts 1892 Federation 2½d m, 1893-1900 vals.m, 1901-2 similar types to 5d m or u, 1909-11 new wmk. Vals. m or u, 1920 Pictorial vals., 1927 ""two pence"" on 1½d wmk.NZ and star u, S/Jub set m, then some later inc. 1963 to 1/- m, 1966 Xmas inc.1/6d Perf 12x13 m, 1967-71 vals to $2, 1974 shells to $1, then AITUTAKI 1974 shells to $1 u.m. Commems, PENRHYN 1974 Fish to $1 u.m. Etc. Few minor faults, but generally clean (190 + 1MS) Cat £410

New Zealand : 1969-84 Extensive range very fresh um/lmm on Hagner pages - not complete but with useful quantity of unduplicated sets and miniature sheets inc shells definitives to $5 & MS1082. (320 & 13 sheets) Cat £130 [US1]

Papua New Guinea : Original unpicked 1901-2001 mint & used duplicated collection on leaves - note New Guinea 1915 6d u. 1931 9d m. 1932 to 2s m. Airs 2s m. 1939 to 6d m. Papua 1901 6d m. 1916 1s m. 1917 1d surch set m. 1932 to 2s6d m. 1934 set m. SJ m. 1939 Airs u/m. PNG 1964 Birds m. 1968 Shells $1 u. 1973 set m. Collected by a more fastidious collector with condition generally above average and very clean - 328 stamps stc £1319 (2012) [US3]

Tuvalu : (SG 597-600) 1991 Shells set of 4 in gutter pairs cds used Cat £18 [US3]

ANNING BELL, Robert (illustrator). - William SHAKEPEARE. The Tempest. London: 1901. 8vo (235 x 164mm.) Numerous illustrations, many full-page. (Minor spotting to fore-edge.) Near contemporary red morocco, the pastedowns with green calf onlay tooled with flowerheads contained within a wide border of shells and overlapping rectangles. - And one other leather-bound volume (2).