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Two abalone shells carved with religious scenes, diameters 12cm and 13cm.

A pair of WWII brass shells, height 15.5cm, also a pair of German CAG Dienstglas 6x30 binoculars in canvas case.

A Victorian target brooch centred with an orb flanked by shells with glazed compartment verso, unmarked, approx 9.4g.

Exploration and Surveys (Report of the Exploring Expedition to The Rocky Mountains in the Year 1842, and to Oregon and North California in the Years 1843-44), Fremont, HR Doc. 166, Washington D.C., 1845. 6 x 9”. (BW) Fremont and his colleagues covered some 10,000 miles between the frontiers of the Missouri and the shores of the Pacific. The report made substantial contributions in the fields of surveying, topography, and natural history. Fremont`s report was the most widely read account of the West before the gold rush, and its contents and maps had a profound effect on the development of emigration routes. The expedition party included such notable explorers as the German topographical surveyor Charles Preuss, the American guides L. Maxwell and Christopher Kit Carson and the celebrated botanist John Torrey. The lithograph plates in this report include illustrations of both the countryside and flora, as well as plates of fossils, ferns and shells. This is the House of Representatives issue, which preceded the Senate version. Octavo, hardbound, quarter calf with gray cloth covers, 583 pp., 23 plates and 4 maps (of 5 - lacks the large folding map). The body of the book contains Fremont`s two reports, titled "A Report on an Exploration of the Country Lying Between the Missouri River and the Rocky Mountains" and "A Report of the Exploring Expedition to Oregon and North California, in the Years 1843-`44." Ref: cf. Wagner-Camp 115:2. There is scattered foxing throughout the pages and plates, with a few pages marked with a highlighter (yellow), but the contents are tight. Both maps have scattered foxing and one has archival tape on verso to reinforce the folds. Covers and spine show some light wear and the edges are bumped. (B)

A basket weave tribal mask, Lake Tanganyika, the circular face decorated with applied snail shells, with long straw decoration simulating hair, 26cm dia.

An oak and mahogany crossbanded bookcase, with panel doors inlaid with conch shells to the centre and opening to reveal fixed shelves

Louis Le Brocquy HRHA 1916-2012 DISTANT IMAGE Oil on canvas, 57 1/2" x 45" (146 x 114.2cm), signed and dated 1970 verso. In the late 60`s and early 70`s, Irish art was going through a pivotal change, and Louis Le Brocquy was an integral part of this changing landscape. In the early 1960`s Louis le Brocquy was going through a difficult time, much like a writer who has experienced `writers block`. In 1964, he visited the Musée de l`Homme, where he saw ancestral Polynesian clay skull heads with cowrie shells for eyes. These heads were similar to the Celtic head, the embodiment of the human being, which sparked an interest in Celtic art and culture unleashing a flood of ideas and conjuring up the artist`s vivid sense of loneliness of the Paleolithic man, lacking any known past and therefore any conception of his future. In 1969, Northern Ireland was rocked by intense political and sectarian rioting which developed into the" Troubles." Le Brocquy`s terrified heads of the early 70`s express this horror with a hand turned palm outwards ordering a halt to this sustained war Executed in 1970, "Distant image" with others of similar themes "Northern Image, 1971"(private collection) depict the anguish and suffering of the people in Northern Ireland. In "Distant Image", the effect of a face emerging slowly in the distance within two delineated squares evokes different emotions from each viewer. In the peering head, dappled red and blue pigment in the outstretched hand and cheekbones add drama to the floating image. The ghostly head is a human form with it`s flickering of flesh colour, isolated in a cloudy substance, eyes tight shut, mouth open aghast, as if suspended, perhaps trapped, perhaps blinded by a watery mist. The viewer waits for the mist to pass, for the face to change to a warmer skin tone, for the palm to turn and beckon us in a welcoming gesture, and in doing so, perhaps the image will submerge complete with eyes wide open, mouth smiling. In 1981, Dorothy Walker wrote a biography of the artist, and Le Brocquy spoke about his head series "For over fifteen years I have tried to draw from the depths of paper, or from the white canvas, a human face. As I have remarked, this quiet activity has little to do with communication, or with self-expression for that matter. It aims rather to make visible, a lurking image, to identify, to name some trace or aspect of reality…"(quoted by Dorothy Walker, a Biography, 1981 published by Ward River Press, p.146) There is no doubt that this is a major work by one of Ireland`s most distinguished artists.

An early 19th Century oak longcase clock by James Last of Stalham (Norfolk), the 12ins arched painted dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, the arch and spandrels decorated with shells to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in plain oak case with shaped cresting and turned and fluted pillars to hood, arched trunk door, 82ins high (case reduced in height and dial in need of cleaning), complete with pendulum, two cast iron weights, crank winding handle and door key Note : James Last record working Stalham 1796 and there is also recorded a clockmaker of the same name working 1836 (possibly father and son). The painted dial is by Walker & Hughes, Birmingham, who were in partnership from 1811 to 1835, and thus the clock will date circa 1820

Stuart Morle (b.1960) STILL LIFE WITH IVORY FIGURE AND SHELLS oil on canvas board signed lower right 18.75 by 13.75in. (47.63 by 34.93cm) (£650-£970 approx)

Britains, 9730 4.7" naval gun, olive green with pack of 6 metal shells on green/white sliding plinth box (M,BNM)

A Sally Tuffin `Carp` dish decorated with three entwined fish and stylised shells by Lindsey Stevens in tones of green and blue, dated 12.01.95(10.5 inches).

F J France, Tank Mecanique, clockwork, with key, shells and camouflage net in original box (VG,BG), plus Joustra France tank `TCHAD` clockwotk tinplate and plastic tank (VG,BF) (x2)

Two Newlyn copper wall sconces, one embossed with four fish, the other with two fish and scallop shells, each with two candle sconces, height 32.5cm.

The Worshipful Company of Fishmongers. A pair of replica cast silver tapersticks of AD1746 belonging to the Company, made to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of HM King George V, the waisted stems with shells to the shoulders, spool shape holders, the crested welled square bases with shells to the corners. 5in (12.5cm). Maker Sebastian Garrard II (Garrard & Co., Ltd.), London 1935. 11oz (354gm). In a fitted presentation case.

A Danish Meka sterling silver and white enamelled bracelet cast with shells.

An 19thC Old Sheffield plate ink stand with two ink wells, a central box with chamber stick cover, the rectangular base cast with shells on paw feet, 30cm wide.

A modern gilt wall mirror in continental style, decorated with flowers and shells, 13cm x 52cm.

Two framed and glazed 19th century prints together with a box of shells, scrap album, First Day Cover album and other items.

An unusual pair of famille-rose Vases, mid 19th century, each hexagonal body painted with panels of buddha`s finger citron panels of figures enclosed by praying mantis, cash and shells within borders of berries, leaves, diaper and birds, the neck with Buddhist lions, others forming the handles, chips, 58.3cm (2)

An amusing Canton ivory Card Case, c.1860, the centre with a bracketed reserve enclosing women at a table, the ground pierced and carved with fish, frogs, shells, crabs, birds and dragons, their eyes inlaid in red and black hardstones, the reverse with figures in a garden surrounding the initials `IFN`, chip, 11.5 x 7.5cm

GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND ROSEWOOD BOWFRONT STANDING CORNER CUPBOARD LATE 18TH CENTURY the moulded cornice above a frieze with shells and Prince of Wales plumes inlay, over a pair of recessed panel doors, opening to blue painted shaped shelves, raised on bracket feet 84cm wide, 130cm high, 48cm deep

Mother of pearl shells, Indian ebony photograph frame, daguerreotypes and an ambrotype

A World War ll pair of brass Artillery Shells, a brass Tobacco Box, and Tea Caddy, together with a German `Panzer` and a German World War ll Aircraft Video collection, and a set of Churchill `History of the English Speaking Peoples and a World War ll photograph book.

A quantity of Miscellanea incl. wooden Trinket Box, small Barometer, Shells etc.

A Walker and Hall silver plated oyster dish decorated shells and coral

Britains 155mm Gun, appears complete including shells. Overall Very Good condition. Boxed with inserts, some wear to box.

Two Newlyn copper rectangular box each with similar embossed decoration depicting crabs and shells 17cm x 6cm and 16cm x 6cm.

A pair of continental decorative ceramic shells one with a male figure seated within, the other a female.

A tray inc. shells, Parker pen, pocket watches, penknives etc.

*Mannlicher Schoenauer Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle6.5 Mannlicher Schoenauer cal., 19" barrel with muzzle break, S/N 11539. Full-length walnut checkered Monte Carlo stock, double-set triggers, bullet trap buttplate with cleaning rod and 2 shells. Condition: Very good condition with a very good bore. Most of the original blue remains but has thinned or is turning brown or gray. The receiver has three holes drilled and tapped into the top rear. The stock is near excellent with the checkering flattened out.Requires FFL or C&RStarting Price: $400

Turton, William A manual of the land and fresh-water shells of the British Islands. London: Longman &c., 1840. 8vo, 12 hand-coloured plates, original cloth, library stamps on title, slightly rubbed; Turton, William A conchological dictionary of the British islands. London: J. Booth, 1819. 12mo, 28 hand-coloured engraved plates, contemporary half calf, library stamps to title and several plates, rubbed; Rainey, George On the mode of formation of shells of animals. London, 1858. 8vo, original cloth, several library stamps (3)

Wood, William General conchology, or a description of shells. London: J. Booth, 1815. First edition, volume 1 [all published], 60 hand-coloured engraved plates, contemporary calf, library stamp to title and plate versos, lacks spine, boards detached

A pair of mounted shells, mounted on white metal bases, stamped silver 925, 6cm high.

Unusual Victorian gold brooch set with small shells and pearls

A box containing a collection of Hornby model railway " Shells " including engines, A box containing Hornby railway accessories and books including an overhead power supply system, A box containing transformers, A box containing old and new Hornby track and A box of empty hornby locomotive and carriage boxes

A Boxed R665 "00" Hornby Eurostar set , A Boxed " 00" Hornby Inter City 125 Set, 3 other boxed Hornby sets A/F, a box of diesel engine shells, 2 boxes of track various and a small collection of long track

A LARGE CUT CRYSTAL BOWL WITH SILVERED BRONZE STANDContinental/American, 20th CenturyThe large oval boat-shaped bowl having turned-up ends, a laurel leaf band around the lip, and a continuous floral branch below; the lower body faceted in leaf or petal form; the stand consisting of two arching foliate scroll handles attached to an oval base decorated with shells flanked by diaper patterns, all resting on acanthus decorated feet; no mark or signature on either piece.Condition: Bowl with light scratches on interior (from use) and exterior (where glass meets the metal frame). The stand`s silver surface wearing thin in places.8 ¼ x 17 x 9 ¼ inches (21 x 43.2 x 23.5 cm). Starting Price: $500.00

A GLORIOUS PAIR OF ITALIAN ROCOCO STYLE GILT CONSOLESMid-19th CenturyThe shaped white carrara marble tops with stepped moulded edges are supported by exuberantly pierce carved, water gilded aprons of C-scrolls and floral garlands flanking large shield forms comprised of masterfully carved C-scrolls and punctuated by floral festoons. The aprons are supported by elaborately carved cabriole legs featuring deep acanthus scrolls at knees above reversing C-scrolls, the upper ones with pierced reserves and the lower ones with pierced acanthus scrolls. All stabilized by X-form undulating stretchers and large, swirling shells and scrolls; all raised on scroll feet.Condition: Frames stable. Areas of re-gilding. Minor chips to gilding.39 x 66 x 24 inches (99.1 x 167.6 x 61 cm).Two pieces total. Starting Price: $24,000.00

A LOUIS XIV STYLE HAND-CARVED GILTWOOD BENCH WITH TAPESTRY UPHOLSTERYEarly 20th CenturyThe rectangular muted tapestry covers a seat with brush fringe, is supported by a hand-carved reticulated giltwood apron of scrolls and shells; raised on exuberantly carved stylized paw form feet.Condition: tapestry in good condition and frame stable with areas of gilding touched up. Overall condition is very good.20 x 29 x 27 inches (50.8 x 70.8 x 68.6 cm). Starting Price: $300.00

A PAIR OF CHINESE CINNABAR ELEPHANT SEATS20th CenturyThe red oxide lacquer is built up over a wooden base of the ceremonial elephant forms with their heads and tusks pointed downward, trunk raised up and ears pinned back. The stalwart creatures feature incised seats and tasseled saddle blankets with an allover pattern of fretwork, shells, foliate forms and clouds. The sides of the blankets each feature the incised motif of a vase of flowers on a delicate pine needle ground.Condition: Very minor chips. Minor restorations to finish.18 x 33 x 14½ inches (45.7 x 83.8 x 36.8 cm).Two pieces total. Starting Price: $2,500.00

A MEISSEN GILDED AND DECORATED PORCELAIN FIGURAL GROUP OF VENUSGermany, Early 20th CenturyThe complex polychrome and gilded group depicting Venus seated in her shell vessel accompanied by two mermaids, a merchild, and a human child riding a dolphin; all on a rushing sea set on a land base, detailed with seaweed, shells, coral, and rocks; the underside with a blue underglaze crossed swords maker`s mark, an impressed 101, and an incised script D.81.Condition: The tip of one seaweed leaf and the edge of one dolphin fin broken off. Possible repair to pillow. Otherwise very good.8 ½ x 11 ¾ x 8 ¼ inches (21.5 x 21.8 x 21 cm). Starting Price: $600.00

A PAIR OF JACOB PETIT OLD PARIS GILDED AND DECORATED PORCELAIN VASESFrance, 19th CenturyEach elaborate white ground piece having a central pierced tulip-shaped vase with a pink acanthus rear section and three small pink acanthus vases below; between the latter are two vertical rows of applied flowers and leaves; all resting on a pierced base comprised of acanthus scrolls, C-scrolls, and shells; the underside with a dark blue underglaze JP with dots above and below, each also incised with a script Ag or Bg.Condition: The applied flowers and leaves with numerous broken off petals, leaf tips, edges, and stamens (not noticeable). A few small cracks between base scrolls made during manufacturing. Otherwise very good.11 7/8 x 6 x 4 5/8 inches (30.2 x 15.2 x 11.8 cm).Two pieces total. Starting Price: $300.00

"Pair of silver butter shells, London 1907, makers mark of GJ over DF, two Onslow pattern butter knives, conforming date and maker, and three golf trophy teaspoons, Chester 1933, Walker & Hall, 230grs approx (7) "

A large quantity of small fossils, shells, and other items (4 boxes) See illustration

A delft plate, decorated a vase of flowers, initialled HW and dated 1737, 23 cm diameter, two similar plates, decorated a garden scenes, and two Worcester Barr Flight & Barr plates, printed flowers and shells (a.f.) (5)

A Pallissy-type majolica charger depicting a crab and mussel shells

A BELLEEK VASE IN THE FORM OF A FLYING FISH (SECOND MARK - SECOND BLACK) APPROX. 19cm HIGH TOGETHER WITH A SPILL VASE DEPICTING SHELLS WITH HANDLES IN THE FORM OF FISH ( SIXTH MARK - THIRD GREEN ) APPROX. 16cm

A Collection Of Fossil Shells

Gilt framed wall mirror with shells and foliate design, 22".

A 19th century boulle work and ormolu mounted bracket clock, surmounted by a cherub and with enamel Roman and Arabic numerals to the cast brass dial, decorated with a central cockerel beneath a Chinese type pagoda with scrolls and floral swags and with shells to the border, all upon ormolu scrolling feet with associated wall bracket, clock 46.5cm wide, 79cm high

Box of assorted brass ware to include brass fire fender, corinthium column table lamp, brass shells, ornaments, shoe ornaments, ashtrays, fire tongs, Mountain Ash Thomas lidded jar etc.

Box of assorted metalware to include copper & brass kettles, brass shells, rose bowls, pewter tankards, brass candlesticks, miners desk tidy, watering cans miniature ewers, kettles etc.

Box of assorted metalware to include Thomas & Williams miners lamp, brass shells, miners brass figure, plated candlesticks, candelabra etc.

Box of assorted collectable`s to include pair of floral decorated brass shells, pewter vases, goblets, treen, card holders, Wedgwood collectors plates, Church mats, Churchill volumes, dominoes sets, Ferrari sun glasses etc

Pair of Victorian Butter Shells with beaded and scroll borders engraved initials, London 1890

A George II style parcel gilt walnut triptych dressing mirror: the scroll carved crestings centred by an eagle and two scallop shells, 81cm (2ft 8in) high.

A George III mahogany two compartment tea caddy, with inlaid shells and fans within strung and crossbanded borders, 19.5cm wide

A six-piece electroplate tea set, Wilcox. comprising: a teapot, a coffee pot, a milk jug, a sugar basin, a cookie jar and a two-handled tray, each plain globular body on four scrolling bracket feet, with foliage joints, attached with leaf-capped scroll handles, each cover with a floral finial, the milk jug and sugar basin with gilt interiors, the rectangular tray applied with scroll and leaf decoration at rim, flat-chased with scrolls, flowers, leaves, shells and diapers, 59,4cm wide over handles (6)

A Victorian silver mug, Edward & John Barnard, London. of cylindrical form, chased with four various scenes of a woman, fish scale decoration below these scenes, chased with shells at the base on four leaf-capped scroll feet, applied with a leaf-capped scroll handle, 10,5cm high, 234g (1)

A late Victorian silver basket, Samuel M. Levi, Birmingham. the boat-shaped body pierced with decorative motifs, 112g; an Edwardian silver basket, Reynolds & Westwood, Birmingham, 1901, the boat-shaped body pierced with decorative motifs, with scalloped rim, 104g; a pair of silver bon-bon dishes, Manoah Rhodes & Sons Ltd., London, 1913, each of stylised basket form, 110g in total; an Edwardian silver mug, Mappin & Webb Ltd., Sheffield, 1906, the plain tapering cylindrical body on three ball feet, with inscription, 150g; and a pair of Edwardian silver pepper casters, C. M. & Co., Birmingham, 1904, with import stamp, each bulbous body chased with scrolls, shells and two vacant cartouches, 57g in total (7)