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Britains no. 2107 18 Inch Howitzer Mounted for Field Service Khaki and Grey. Excellent in Very Good box complete with 3 x Shells.

The Nature Library Series. 7 titles, Our Country`s: Animals, Fishes, Birds Eggs, Shells, Flowers, Birds and Butterflies and Moths nd 1930s? 8vo hb chromolith plates. MEE A: Northamptonshire 1961 8vo. Blue Dj. Together with a collection of 25 Observer Books hb & sb

A pair of First World War brass and gun metal shells, inscribed ‘Patronenfabrik Karlsruhe’, 6 1/4’ long (2)

A PEARLWARE TEAPOT AND COVER of finely modelled oval shape, the domed cover with widow knop and painted in the Pratt palette with panels of stylised flowers, shells, leaves and wriggly lines in cobalt rims, 15.5cm h, c1790 A similar Pratt Ware teapot of the same shape is illustrated Lewis (J & G), Pratt Ware... 1780-1840, revised edition, Woodbridge 1993, p227. Cover with professional but not recent restoration. Tiny graze on the under lip of the spout, the seat of the cover slightly chipped which is not visible when the cover is in position

A BLUE PRINTED EARTHENWARE VASE AND COVER OF UNUSUAL SIZE and shield shape having acanthus clad handles and knopped cover, with romantic river scenes framed by a bower painted with birds and shells, on square foot, 72cm h, c1830 Professional restoration or crack in the handles, knop restored to the cover where the foot is joined to the body with a nut and bold, this filled with overpainted plaster to prevent movement

A SET OF FOUR GEROGE III WINE COASTERS the gadrooned rim with shells and scrolling foliage at intervals, inset turned sycamore base with silver roundel, crested, 16.5cm diam, by William Bateman, London 1817 Provenance: Engraved (around the interior) The gift of MAL. One pair practically as new, the other exhibiting typical but light signs of wear, no damage/repairs. The marks poor to fair/good either as a consequence of being struck on the rounded edge of the foot or through wear.

A VICTORIAN DIORAMA OF A DOUBLE GABLED VILLA AND CONSERVATORY the facade of mica with green painted doorcase and barge boards, the front door with fox head door knocker and flanked by dried grasses before sloping flower beds edged with shells and with grey painted timber garden fence and gate with lanterns on the gate posts, in glazed rosewood papered box frame, 48cm h, 46cm w An attractive example in good original condition

A PALAIS ROYAL GILTMETAL JEWEL BOX the lid inset with mother of pearl and a central oval miniature of `The Swing` in the manner of Fragonard, the corners studded with black glass millefiori roundels in etched borders of shells and swags, 23cm h, marked MADE IN FRANCE, early 20th c In good condition

TWO GEORGE III BRASS CANDLESTICKS the banded sconce with nozzle, on knopped pillar and hexagonal foot with shells, 24cm h In good condition

A BOX OF CORAL AND SHELLS USED FOR LIGHTING MATCHES TOGETHER WITH A PRESERVED PIRANHA HEAD

Seebohm (Henry) Coloured Figures of the Eggs of British Birds, 1896, portrait frontis., 60 chromolitho. plates, original cloth; Anon., British Birds, The Water Birds, nd., and British Land Birds, nd., 2 vols., coloured plates, a.e.g., original cloth gilt; Turton (William), Manual of the Land and Fresh-Water Shells of the British Islands, 1857, hand-coloured plates, envelope to rear pastedown containing notes etc., original cloth; with nine others (13)

A cased pair of silver sugar casters Thomas Hayes, Birmingham 1894, each of straight sided cylindrical form and heavily embossed with scrolls, flowers, foliage and shells, monogrammed and dated 1894, 15.5cm high, weight 5oz each within a fitted leather case (2)

A box of black and white engravings, drawings, watercolour of shells, and four humorous hunting cartoons

Pair of continental porcelain vases in the from of conch shells on bases with applied leaves, coral, shells and frogs, hayfork mark on bases 8in. (20.32cm)

Plated Items: Toastracks, Tea Strainers, Cutlery, Hot Water Jug, Sugar Sifter, Salts, Mug, Butter Shells, Butter Dish, etc

John Bratby RA (1928-1992), `Marine Blocks and Shells`, oil on board, 121 x 91 cm (49 x 36 in)

A Late 17th/Early 18th Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry, depicting two herons in the foreground beneath a canopy of trees, and an architectural hilly landscape in the distance. The borders woven with flowering vine and scrolled scallop shells to the corners. 112 ins x 116 ins (284 cms x 422 cms). ]

MEISSEN FIGURAL TABLE PIECE the seated female study flanked by oyster shells raised on shaped base (repair) decorated in underglaze pastel colours, 16cm high

A hallmarked silver salver Sheffield 1975 maker P P Limited of shaped circular form with a bell flower outline broken by further shells and scrolls on triple ball and claw supports. 21cms diameter. 13.5 troy ozs.

A high quality three piece cruet set, Sheffield 1975 maker F H comprising mustard pot and spoon, open salt and pepper pot each of compressed form with gadrooned outlines broken by shells and scrolls (with liners). The pepper pot 12cms high (3). Total weight approx. 11.1 troy ozs (minus liners).

A pair of Art Deco design frosted amber glass wall lights in the form of shells - each with metal frames, approximately 21cms high (2).

A high quality mid Victorian stained walnut frame settee, the fluted frame centred by scrolls and shells and overstuffed with textured floral cream material (later). The whole raised on squat stylised ball and claw front supports. 195cms wide.

An interesting 19th Century circular Box with hinged cover, the whole decorated in relief with crabs, shells and other fruits of the sea (possibly tortoiseshell)

A set of three 19th century earthenware nautilus shells. Heights from 11 ins to 5.5 ins.

A gilt brass centre piece, pierced with elaborate all over design of floral scrolls, minators and shells, the rim with three brown patinated winged birds, on three downswept horned term supports, 29cm diameter

A large Martin Brothers Pottery Aquatic vase incised with grotesque fish, eels and a lobster amongst waterweed and sea shells, the neck with a band of classical scrolling foliage, glazed ochre and brown on a buff ground incised 3-1889, R W Martin & Brothers, London & Southall 35cm. high

A Newlyn copper tea caddie and cover elliptical form, hammered in relief with three sailing ships, the cover with two clam shells and loop handle stamped Newlyn to the side 12.5cm. high

A BOHEMIAN CRANBERRY AND CLEAR GLASS GOBLET AND COVER LATE 19TH CENTURY Of hexagonal section, cut to show translucent cranberry at the edges, decorated in tooled gilding with shells, sea creatures and scrolls, the bowl cut with three raised fluted geometric motifs, petal-cut foot 15½ in. (39.4 cm.) high View on Christie's.com

A Japanese carved ivory figure of a workman holding a basket of shells, 5ins high (Meiji period - red seal mark to base)

A pair of Chinese mother-of-pearl shells, both finely carved with figures, pavilions and horsemen in a landscape, each 8ins x 9.5ins overall

A collection of decorative shells, including three engraved cowrie shells

Two late nineteenth century Japanese carved ivory figure groups of two fishermen with shells, 15cm and child with peasant on wooden stands (2)

A North American Indian Beadwork Purse, of brown velvet and red cloth, decorated with raised flowerheads and leaves in coloured glass beads, with cream silk trim to the opening flaps, blue silk hanging ribbon and a fringe of bead loops; a Wire and Beadwork Mat, of circular form; a Blue Felt Wrist Band, applied with beadwork and cowrie shells. (3)

An African Bronze Pouch, possibly Benin, of compressed bag form, cast with stylised figures of Adam and Eve with the serpent , with sliding lift-off cover, the ring scalloped base hung with cowrie shells and bells on leather straps, 26cm.

A number of ethnic artefacts, being a bracelet of beads and cowrie shells, a carved hardwood panel of figures, possibly deities, a moulded ceramic bowl, 12 cm diameter and a woven fabric entrance surmount, the panel and dependents with tapestry and inset mirror decoration, 125 x 73 cm.

Two brass and steel crimpers, believed to be for 50 & 66.5 mm shells.

A small collection of Shells and trench art, to include a 1915 dated shell formed into a vase, with .303 rounds as handles.

A 19th century ebony fan, a pair of field glasses by Yeates of Dublin, a boy`s leather cased wood working kit, a collection of shells and other items (a parcel)

A collection of pin cushions, including a novelty example of a violin in bone, an envelope addressed to U.Pinit Esq, Stickit Inn, Pinhoe, three strawberries, two shells and another (8)

A GEORGE III BASKET of shaped rectangular form with a pierced swing handle, interspersed with shells, on a fluted body, the whole on a shaped rectangular tucked-in foot, crested, makers mark partially rubbed, London 1809, (c.34oz), 8½” high with handle extended.

A SET OF FOUR MENU CARD HOLDERS in the form of hearts by S Mordan & Co., London 1927, together with a pair of butter shells (6)

A CONTINENTAL MOTHER OF PEARL AND GILT METAL PERFUME BOTTLE HOLDER, the base pierced with grape and vine, and four “cabochon” mother of pearl shells, surmounted by two opening shells enclosing four faceted glass perfume bottles, in pierced gilt metal mounts surmounted by a shell finial, 12”.

A MAORI FEATHER BOX, WAKAHUIA, of elliptical form carved overall with a central ridge consisting of two stylised anthropomorphic figures separated by a central loop, the eyes of each figure inlaid with paua shells, each side of the cover carved with a large “tiki”-style head within inlaid paua shell eyes and nose, within carved curvilinear pattern. The base with figureheads at either end and “tiki”-style heads inlaid with paua shell eyes on each side. Maori, New Zealand, late 19th/early 20th century, 27½”. See illustration

Two hand carved mother of pearl shells 11cm x 11cm and 10.2cm x 10.5cm (religious scenes)

Mahogany banjo barometer with boxwood and ebony stringing inlaid with shells and flowers. Short and Mason, London.

* Natural History. A mixed collection of approx. eighty-five engravings, mostly 18th & 19th century, including shells, butterflies, insects, mammels and fish, with examples by Lizars, Leitner, Sowerby, Pazzi, Edwards, Kierdorff, Bougeard, Hills and Peale, various sizes and condition (approx.85)

* Natural History. A mixed collection of approx. 110 engravings, mostly 18th & 19th century including fish, mammels, and shells, with examples by Donovan, Nodder, Endicott and De Buffon, various sizes and condition (approx.110 )

A pair of George III silver wine coasters by John Roberts & Co., Sheffield 1810, the gadrooned rims with shells and foliage at the quarters, lobed sides and turned wood bases, 15.5cm (6in) diameter

A pair of Old Sheffield plate lobed wine coolers, circa 1830, with twin leafy handles, the cast base with leaves and overlapping shells, with liners, engraved with a crest over a monogram ‘CJD’ within a belt, 25cm (10in) high. The crest granted to Walter DOBELL of Falmere, Sussex in 1604.

A late Victorian electro-plate mounted cut glass claret jug, embossed with flowerheads, scrolls and shells, a lion finial, a mask spout and an angular handle with serpent and scrolls, on a tapered body, the base with star cutting, 28cm (11in) high

An Art Deco opalescent glass bowl moulded with scallop shells, a Radford pottery jug decorated with thistles against a pink ground, a Bourne Denby jug, a blue glazed vase, a jug and a shallow bowl, applied with two loop handles to the rim..

A late 19th/early 20th Century ebonized and gilt metal mounted writing table, the top inset with a green tooled leather writing surface raised on cabriole legs, the knees carved with scallop shells, on pad feet.

A pair of George V mahogany bergère armchairs, the top rails carved with scallop shells, raised on cabriole legs.

Donovan British Shells 5 vol. in 3 180 hand-coloured aquatint plates paper guards lacking text f. for plate 195 duplicate text for plate 134 ink inscriptions to titles some browning and damp-staining to text ff. occasional spotting but plates generally in good condition contemporary half morocco spines in compartments and richly gilt with shell motifs a few small scuff marks rubbed [Nissen 1147] a very good set 8vo [1799]-1804.

A small collection of shells and coral

An original Plymouth Dock £1 bank note 1819 and a £5 note 1819 signed Thomas Clinton Shells 1819

A LATE 19TH CENTURY DRESDEN PORCELAIN POT POURRI VASE AND COVER with gilt metal mounts, of baluster form, encrusted and painted with flowers, moulded and gilt with shells, the domed pierced cover with flower knop, raised on a gilt metal scroll base, blue cross swords mark, 17cms high. See illustration

A JAPANESE IVORY OKIMONO OF A FISHERMAN disappointed with his catch of small fish, held in a basket, a broken net in his hand, on a rock plinth strewn with shells, signed in red lacquer reserve to underside, Meiji period, 16cms high. See illustration

AN EDWARDIAN SILVER PLATE ON COPPER ENTREE DISH AND COVER the borders cast with shells, flowers and foliage, the cover with a conforming removable handle, 32.5cms wide

A VICTORIAN SILVER BAPTISMAL MUG by George John Richards, London 1855, of baluster form, moulded with four circular raised panel and engraved with flowers, foliage and shells, double scroll handle and raised on shell and C scroll foot, 11.5cms high, 5.5ozs