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A gold snuff box, probably English, circa 1720, of rectangular form, richly decorated throughout, the hinged cover chased with two huntsmen and a hound, against a granulated stippled sky, within a frame of engraved scrolls and shells, the cartouche border further chased with deer and hounds, the reverse with a riverside scene of a crane wrestling a serpent, another crane in flight above, the scene similarly framed, and edged with flowerhead latticework and architectural details, unmarked, length 7.9cm. £6,000-£8,000 --- Literature: Snowman A K: 18th Century Gold boxes of Europe, pub. ACC, 1990, page 261, plate 533, illustrating a comparable example, possibly from the same workshops, depicting a scene from one of Aesop’s fables, The Fox and The Crow. Condition Report The box is in very good condition. possibly a tiny graze to the gold at one corner below the hinge. Sotheby’s London, Gold Boxes, Ceramics and Silver, sale 26 May 2021, lot 25. Snowman: Page 259 - ‘The gold standard demanded in London up to the year 1798 was 22 carat, and in Dresden approximately 18 carat’. Dimensions: 7.9 x 6.0 x 1.3cm. Gross weight 109.5gm

Assorted trench art and brass and metalware, including a 19th century copper coal scuttle, helmet-shaped, a collection of German WWI era artillery shells in sizes, largest marked Dusseldorf, 65cm high, an inert ammunition shell and other associated items 

Moorcroft bottle-shaped flower vase in the 'Winds of Change' pattern, designed by Rachel Bishop, circa 1999, impressed and painted marks, initialled 'WMC99' blue monogram, tubelined with sailing boats amongst waves and shells, 21cm high Condition ReportGood condition. General wear and tear.

Three limited edition Dean's Rag Book Company teddy bears, including Sea Shells no 81 for the year 2000-- 14 1/2in. (37cm.) high; Hardy no. 3890 with card tag and another

An Edwardian telescopic brass and burnished steel oil lamp, the volute tripod applied with shells and flowerheads, approximately 114cm h unextended, converted to electricity Restored condition, complete and telescopic partially functioning

A Dutch architectural oak and ebony cabinet on stand, late 17th c, the carved frieze of shells and leafy scrolling foliage with head corbels above a pair of arch panelled doors and three fluted pilasters, the lower part with conforming drawer, on four massive globe knopped legs with geometric stretchers, 183cm h; 55 x 118cm Good condition with only some small faults and replacements. The later replacement bun feet wormed

A pair of George V silver butter shells, 10.5cm, by James Deakin & Sons, Sheffield 1910 and an Elizabeth II silver dwarf candlestick, loaded, 2ozs weighable (3) Good condition

A pair of French bronze naturalistic stork candlesticks, late 19th c, the bird standing on a rocky mound of vegetation and shells, uneven dark brown patina, 36cm h Slightly bent, not split or otherwise damaged, dusty, original patina

A collection of fossils and shells including a polished Orthocerras. The largest measures L.18 x W.9 cm.

Collection of shells and fossils, reproduction Egyptian scarab, small selection of various Roman pottery fragments etc

WW2 Third Reich Shell Case collection comprising of : 20mm Cannon shells x 4: 75mm dated 1937 x 2: Czech 75mm dated 1939: Czech 8cm dated 1936. ALL INERT & FFE. (8)

Three shells used as garden ornaments

A box containing a shell shaped vase and various shells

THREE BOXES OF GLASSWARE, CERAMICS AND ORNAMENTS, to include eight vintage green glass bottles, comprising 'Mounsdon & Sons Wine & Spirit Merchants - Lichfield with original stoppers, G. Henson & Co. Ltd Burton On Trent, Lichfield Brewery Co. Lichfield, four stoneware ink pots, one pork pie shaped, another conical shape, a Dartington Crystal vase, dressing table set, table lamps, two Royal Worcester egg coddlers, sea shells, glass paperweights, etc. (s.d) (3 boxes + loose)

A large round clear blue bowl with satin finished shells as the base. Dimensions: 3.25"H x 14.25"dia.Manufacturer: LaliqueCountry of Origin: FranceProvenance: Collection of Marie-Claude Lalique Condition: Good.

A large collection of world shells to include sea urchins, various conches, abalone, auger, volutes and two pieces of coral and various others etc.

An antique 9ct gold operculum shell Bracelet, with six collet set shells, one forming the integral clasp, trace chains between, marked 9ct, 19cm long, total weight 22.7g.

An Art Deco pendant ceiling light formed as an Alabaster ceiling light formed as scallop shells and seaweed. 13 .5 cm H x 36 cm D

A quantity of shells and coral from the Atlantic ocean, Gulf of Mexico and the Red Sea, together with several pieces of desert sand roses.

Conchology: A Large Collection of Late 19th Century World Sea Shells, circa 1860-1900, a collection of one hundred and sixty eight individual boxes, containing a wide variety of small shell specimens, the majority with data labels applied, the average box size 6.5cm by 7.5cm, all housed within four modern mahogany hinged boxes, 35cm by 21.5cm by 10.5cm, (qty).

Conchology: A Collection of World Sea Shells, to include a good collection of various sized tiger Cowrie shells and others, various Leopard Cone shells, Clam, Sea snail shells, various sized small Conch, Black lip oysters, Spider conchs, Chequered carpet shells, etc, (qty).

Taxidermy: A Cased Redshank (Tringa totanus), a full mount antique adult Redshank stood upon sanded beach groundwork, amidst sea shells and painted faux rocks, set against a high quality oil painted shoreline back drop, enclosed within a later ebonised three-glass table display case, raised upon four pedestal feet, 43.5cm by 14.5cm by 32.5cm, mounted in the style of James Hutchings of Aberystwyth.

Taxidermy: A Re-creation of The Most Celebrated of Great Auk Specimens - Bullocks Papa Westray Auk (†Pinguinus impennis), circa 1870, a period re-creation of a full mount adult Great auk, sat upon a seashore rock, adorned with grit and sea shells, mounted above simulated sea water lapping against the rock, set against an oil painted shoreline back drop, featuring an anchored sailing ship, a six-oared rowing boat in motion amongst the waves, enclosed within a period ebonised three-glass display case, 58.5cm by 31.5cm by 71.5cm.This cased example of a Great Auk was originally inspired by the most celebrated of Great Auk specimens - Bullocks, Papa Westray Auk. In 1812 William Bullock travelled to the Orkney Islands, specifically the island of Papa Westray to secure a Great Auk for his London museum. Bullock pursued the Auk in a six-oared rowing boat, but the birds speed was so great that the chase was ultimately abandoned. The following year the Auk was shot on rocks near Fowls' Crag, and was sent without haste to Bullock in London. This legend has been recreated within an oil painting upon the back board to this case, depicting the row boat leaving the mother ship to pursue its prized Auk, (see "The Great Auk", Errol Fuller 1999). In 1885 Symington Grieve in his book "The Great Auk or Garefowl" wrote "because Great Auk specimens were so hard to obtain (they were extinct by 1844) imitations were being produced using the skins of Guillemots and Great Northern Divers". This specimen seems to have been reproduced in such a way, circa 1870.

A George V silver inkwell, modelled after a James I silver shell-form spice or sugar box, straight-sided scallop shell form, the hinged lid embossed and chased with three shells, opening to reveal a fitted cut glass ink pot and a covered stamp box, egg and dart borders and shell bracket feet, Nathan and Hayes, Chester 1914, length 11cm, weight 203.72g/6.55ozt approx

A George IV silver fish slice, perhaps a version of the Coburg pattern, the blade with gadroon edge border and pierced central section decorated with a fish and scrolls, the cast handle formed of shells, maker possibly William Knight, London, 1824, length 30cm, weight 168g/5.4ozt approx

An Elizabeth II silver mounted claret jug, the tapering cylindrical cut glass body with star cut base, the silver mount decorated with fruiting vine, flowerheads and conch shells, the thumbpiece modelled in the form of a griffin, height 30.5cm, by Roberts and Belk Ltd, Sheffield 1970

An Edwardian Art Nouveau style silver tray, of shaped rectangular form with repousee decoration depicting foliate tendrils, shells and scrolls, with registered design number 418227, William Hutton & Sons Ltd, Birmingham 1906, length 29.7cm, width 22cm, weight 300g/9.64ozt approx

A George II Rococo silver waiter, the rim decorated with shells and C scrolls, with flat chasing depicting flower heads and scrolls, atop three hoof feet, William Peaston, London 1754, diameter 20cm, weight 342.6g/11ozt approx

A plated metal desk stand, of heavy gauge, comprising a pen tray formed as a spreading shell surmounted by Rococo scrolls, a central platform housing two cut glass inkwells, the covers decorated with shells and conch finial, a figure of a standing gentleman with an open backpack and inverted top hat, presumably acting as a taperstick, apparently unmarked, circa 1890, length 38.5cm, height 17.5cm, weight 4183g/134ozt gross approx

A Victorian silver coffee pot, of baluster form decorated with rococo shells and scrolls and foliate bands, the hinged cover with melon form finial, Barnards, London 1848, height 28.5cm, weight 779g/25ozt approxIvory registration submission reference number: W77X23QS

A George III Regency silver tea service, comprising teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug, each of ovoid form, decorated with shells, scrolls and flowerheads, atop four paw feet with flowerhead and scroll surmount, Thomas Wilkes Barker, London 1818, height of teapot 16cm, combined weight 1,170g/37.60ozt gross approx (3)Ivory registration submission reference number: J36X8FNC

Satz von sechs äußerst dekorativen Salieren Perlmutter und Sterlingsilber. Elegant gedrehte Schneckenhäuser, umgedreht als Saliere nutzbar. Der Rand mit Silber verziert, auf dem Gehäuse eine applizierte Silberperle. Sechs passende Löffel. Originale Händlerverpackung von Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh/London. Gest. 925, Beschauzeichen, Herstellernummer "987". H. 3,5 cm. 6,2 cm x 4 cm.A decorative set of six mother-of-pearl snail shells with spoons. Original dealer´s box. Standard mark 925, assay mark and maker´s number.Italien. Florenz. 20. Jh.Abb. im Interent

Lalique-Schale mit Muscheldekor Gemuldete Form, der Rand mit umlaufendem, stilisiertem, reliefiertem Muschelfries. Farbloses Glas, in die Form geblasen, teilw. satiniert, geschliffen und poliert. Reliefdekor. Firmenmarke und -etikett. D. 20 cm.A French Lalique frosted crystal glass bowl with decor of shells. Factory mark and label.Frankreich. Wingen-sur-Moder. Lalique. Ende 20. Jh.

Satz von vier außergewöhnlichen und dekorativen Salieren in Muschelform mit passenden Löffeln aus dem Besitz von Marie Königin von Hannover (1818-1907), Gemahlin von Georg IV. (1819-1878)Silber, vergoldet. Auf drei filigranen Füßen aus gegenständlichen Voluten geformt die tief gemuldete Schale in Form einer Jakobsmuschel, am Ansatz stark eingerollt. Seitlich zwei ohrenförmige Handhaben in stilisierter Blattvolute endend. Schauseitig das zart gravierte und ligierte Monogramm der letzten Königin von Hannover, Marie geb. Prinzessin von Sachsen-Altenburg. Die Löffel als kleine Zweige gestaltet, ein Blatt als Laffe dienend. Unterseite korrespondierend monogr.; Löffel gest., Konzessions-Nr. "20", Meister Jean Louis Buchwaldt (wird Meister 1855); Gew. zus. ca. 420 g. H. 4,5 cm. 10 cm x 7,2 cm.Vgl. Scheffler, Niedersachsen, Bd. 1, Nr. 904, sowie Nr. 733 (Konzessions-Nr.).An extraordinary and decorative set of four German gilt silver salt cellars in the shape of shells with the monogram of Queen Marie of Hanover (1818-1907) by Jean Louis Buchwaldt (master since 1855). Licence number "20" and master´s mark. Deutsch. Hamburg. Um 1855.

Boys (William) Testacea minuta rariora...A Collection of the Minute and Rare Shells, lately discovered in the Sand of the Sea Shore near Sandwich, first edition, 3 engraved plates after drawings by George Walker, light offsetting, original boards with small paper label 'G.Walker's Minute Shells' to upper cover, a little rubbed and marked, crudely rebacked in roan (worn), [Nissen ZBI 524], 4to, printed by J. March, sold by B. White...and at Faversham, by the Author, [1784].⁂ With loosely-inserted typed sheet listing 'Field Meeting to Faversham, Kent, on Sunday 2nd. May 1965' led by Michael Kerney for the Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland, with the purpose of collecting Acicula fusca "for which this is the type of locality" and referring to both this work and Montagu's Testacea Britannica. "About a dozen other species of land and freshwater Mollusca are recorded by Walker from the neighbourhood of Faversham, and it will be interesting to see how many of these can still be found today".Also inserted is a photocopy of Kerney's article 'Non-marine Mollusca from Faversham, Kent, figures by George Walker in 1784' for the Journal of Conchology vol.29 1976.

Dinky 617 Volkswagen KDF with 50mm PAK Anti Tank Gun - finished in drab green, dark grey hood, mid-grey plastic hubs - comes complete with plastic shells - overall condition appears to be generally Near Mint to Mint including inner pictorial stand with foam inner packing piece, outer yellow & red carded picture box is Excellent (couple of small marks on one side) ex-shop stock - see photo.

HASHIMOTO TOMONARI (BORN 1990): A CERAMIC OBJECTHashimoto Tomonari, signed Tomonari and sealed (at the accompanying wooden plaque) Japan, 21st centuryThe ceramic sculpture is of tapering cylindrical form and displays an iridescent, polychrome surface. The artist achieves this effect through a meticulous firing process consisting of three stages, first, a high-temperature bisque firing takes place, followed by a lower temperature glost firing at 1050°C. Finally, the sculpture undergoes a third firing in an improvised outdoor gas kiln. During this final firing, a unique technique is employed where the burners are switched off at 500°C, and the kiln is filled with cereal chaff before being sealed. As the chaff burns, it impregnates the clay body with irregular carbon markings while also inducing an uneven reduction and oxidation of the metal oxides present in the glaze.With a wooden plaque signed and inscribed 'Untitled' by the artist.Condition: Very good condition. Provenance: Dutch collection. Dimensions: Height 90 cmLiterature comparison: See another sculpture by Hashimoto Tomonari at the Victoria and Albert Museum, accession number FE.65:1 to :2-2021Hashimoto Tomonari is an innovative Japanese artist who has made significant contributions to contemporary ceramics. His artworks showcase a captivating fusion of oxidized metal and ceramic, with burnt orange, black, and chrome variations that defy traditional identification. Through a unique firing process involving buckwheat shells, he achieves a distinctive tsuchi effect in his large-scale works. Hashimoto, part of a new generation of ceramic artists, challenges conventions and explores diverse techniques, forms, and aesthetics. With meticulous craftsmanship qualities and influences from notable artists like Richard Serra and Isamu Noguchi, Hashimoto's thought-provoking pieces, including "Red Moon" and "Introspection," inspire introspection and reflection on existence. His talent has garnered international recognition, including being a finalist for the LOEWE Craft Prize in 2019.

A LACQUER MINIATURE KODANSU (CABINET) WITH SCENES FROM SHITAKIRI SUZUME (THE TALE OF THE TONGUE-CUT SPARROW)Japan, 19th centuryOf rectangular form with recessed gold fundame edges, bearing a rogin-nuri ground finely decorated in iro-e togidashi-e and e-nashiji to depict scenes from Shitakiri Suzume, with elaborately dressed humanoid sparrows leading the elderly man into the bamboo grove to meet his sparrow friend, and others dancing and playing musical instruments to entertain the man while he enjoys a feast, the top of the box with a fan and a chest filled with treasure including jewels, coral, and shells. The top of the box with a silvered-metal handle and the hinged door with silvered-metal fittings chased and incised with foliate designs against a ring-punched ground. The door opening to three drawers decorated with clouds and mountain peaks designs on nashiji, the interior of the door decorated in gold and silver hiramaki-e and takamaki-e with mura-nashiji and hirame to depict the man's farmhouse.SIZE 10.6 x 8 x 11 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear, light surface scratches, minor age cracks.Provenance: Collection of Drs. Edmund and Julie Lewis, no. 98 (label to base). Bonhams, Property from the Collection of Drs. Edmund and Julie Lewis, Part I, 11 September 2019, lot 562. A private collection in New York, USA, acquired from the above. Drs. Edmund Jean and Julia Breyer Lewis are renowned experts in nephrology who met professionally and later married in 1997, and have since continued to collect Japanese art together, actively seeking the best they could find from the finest dealers in the field. Known for their keen scholarship and high aesthetic standards, for the past three decades Ed and Julie have focused on collecting lacquer art, painting, and Buddhist sculpture from Japan. As they traveled widely their desire to collect Buddhist art grew, and they have expanded their collection to include important Pan-religious sculptures from Greater Asia.Shitakiri Suzume, translated literally into 'Tongue-Cut Sparrow', is a traditional Japanese fable telling of a kind old man, his avaricious wife, and an injured sparrow. The story explores the effects of greed, friendship and jealousy on the characters.

HOSHINSAI: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF A GROUP OF CLAMSBy Hoshinsai, signed HoshinsaiJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Carved as a group of various shells and clams, three of them opening to reveal famous views of Mount Fuji, each inscribed in ink at the top. The landscapes include the view of Mount Fuji from Kanazawa, Shichirigahama in Kanagawa prefecture, and Inoshima. The himotoshi formed by a small trumpet-shaped shell underneath and signed HOSHINSAI.LENGTH 4.3 cmCondition: Excellent condition, minor wear.Provenance: Collection Prof. Dr. Henk C. Hoogsteden, Rotterdam. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 23-B-0037 ).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

KIKUGAWA: AN IVORY AND SHIBUICHI KAGAMIBUTA NETSUKE WITH SHELLSBy a member of the Kikugawa family, signed Kikugawa 菊川Japan, Edo (Tokyo), second half 19th centuryOf circular form, the ivory bowl set with a shibuichi plate depicting an underwater scene with an awabi shell, a trumpet conch, and a hamaguri clam, all neatly worked in takazogan. The reverse of the disc with a small plaque signed KIKUGAWA.DIAMETER 4.1 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and few small surface scratches. The bowl with two natural age cracks.Provenance: Ex-collection Teddy Hahn, Darmstadt. Theodor “Teddy” Hahn (1933-2012) was a well-known and respected collector of netsuke and other Asian works of art. After spending time in museums to study the early cultures of the world, finding particular interest in their sculptures, he began collecting, remarking, “I somehow knew it would have a profound influence on my life. How right I was. And how happy I have been.”The present subject appears to be rare for kagamibuta netsuke. The quality of the metalwork is superb.Literature comparison:Compare a related Kagamibuta by a Kikugawa family member, in the Victoria and Albert Museum, accession number M.1395-1926.Trade Certificate:The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0556). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

Four Indonesian textiles, to include one stitched in shells with a crocodile, the largest - 95 x 250cm

A collection of English porcelain armorial porcelain plates retailed by Daniells of London; a graduated set of three plates, decorated in the Sevres style with pink ground borders painted with panels of shells

A small collection of sea shells, part of a Romano-British poppy-head vase, possibly 1st or 2nd century AD with an accompanying letter from the British Museum dated 1950, a Roman oil lamp and other collectables

An original prop briefcase as seen used by John Goodman as "Fred Flintstone" in The Flintstones (Universal Pictures, 1994). This briefcase is composed of a hollow resin material that has been hand-painted and detailed. Faux shells imitate latches at the top of the briefcase.    16 x 21 x 5 inches

Circa 9th-11th century A.D. Comprising a group of natural shells with domes cut away to form pendants or beads. 48 grams total, 13-21 mm (5/8 - 7/8 in.). UK gallery, early 2000s. [38, No Reserve]

Circa 16th century A.D. Each differently sized and displaying a design in relief, including a plant, crowned heraldic shield, shells and foliage around a cartouche and other worn motif. Cf. similar specimen in the British Museum, inventory no.OA.9377. 5.61 kg total, 12.5-14.3 cm (5 - 5 5/8 in.). Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. These glazed stove or floor tiles are similar to the ones of the great hall and the Tudor kitchens at Hampton Court Palace, made of ceramic, with a glaze to make it hard-wearing and washable. Not just the furnishings, but the palaces themselves were multi-coloured, with brick walls painted red, and exposed timbers in yellow, red, green and white. [4]

Jurassic to Carboniferous Period, 199-3 million years B.P.. Mostly consisting of various species of ammonite, together with a number of shells. 362 grams total, 10-87 mm (3/8 - 3 3/8 in.). Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. [16, No Reserve]

A shell encrusted picture frame together with other shells, fossils and hardstones

A Claypits Ewenny pottery waisted vase together with assorted studio pottery, part tea sets, cap badges, shells, jugs, inlaid boxes etc

Postcards, Silks, 4 military embroidered silks 'Greetings from the Trenches' (3) and 'Friendship'. Friendship shows gun bombarding trenches below mountain range. The others show soldiers in trench, trench being bombarded by shells, and two riflemen shooting from trench (mainly gd)

A Portuguese silver mounted oval mirror, Porto, 1938-1984, 916 fineness, the mount decorated with scrolling shells, stamped 'Sterling' Silver, 20cm high Condition Report:Available upon request

Y PAIR OF VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD AND MARQUETRY BEDSIDE CABINETS 19TH CENTURY the tops with moulded edges above moulded panel doors inlaid with shells and foliate scrolls, on plinth basesDimensions:42cm wide, 78cm high, 43cm deepNote: Note: Please be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside the EU, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit https://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/

A Vintage leather-covered basket, decorated with shells, and cover, L43cm

TWO LATE VICTORIAN CUT-OUT COLLAGE AND GOUACHE PICTURES: ‘UNDER THE SEA’ AND ‘THE SECRET GARDEN’ (2)Late 19th/Early 20th Century The first mounted with various shells and fragments, mounted in a burr wood frame, 39cm high; the second with label to the reverse inscribed “The Secret Garden” collage by Theo Townsend, in silvered wood frame, 34cm high

A GEORGE II CARVED GILTWOOD TRIPTYCH WALL MIRROR CIRCA 1750 57cm high, 171cm wide Condition Report: There are scratches, marks, knocks, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.There are losses, observations and restorations including: the shells have signs of being re-fixed; with some later gilding including to areas of repair; the gilding worn to various areas including to the egg and dart carved border; some fine cracks to construction joints; the back of the mirror with later backboards and with holes from previous wall fixings; there is some evidence of worm; the mirror plates are later.There is no known provenance to this mirror.Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer

TRIBAL ART; a large African carved wooden bowl with cover, diameter 38cm and a dagger, the scabbard decorated with carved mask and cowrie shells, length 31cm (2).

Selection of shells and coral 

Poole Twintone coffee pots, cups, plates, etc and Poole shells 

A PAIR OF SILVER-PLATED SHELLS AND OTHER ITEMS

A RARE WWII FOOT MINE an army camouflage helmet and some mocked up shells