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CARLO BUGATTI (ATTRIB.) WRITING DESK the wooden carcass covered with mosaic of coconut shells, brass bound 60cm wide, 111cm high, 45cm deep

ARTS & CRAFTS COPPER AND ENAMELLED MIRROR the rectangular bevelled plate enclosed within cushion frame pierced and applied with mermaids shells and waves and embellished with coloured enamels 46cm x 41cm Provenance; Pallinsburn House, Northumberland

A plum coloured chenille cloth with tapestry border depicting flower heads, shields and shells; together with a Broderies Hindoues book, Henri Ernst, Paris with cloth spine and marbled boards containing an introduction by C. Estrade and 38 coloured plates depicting examples of embroidery and a framed velvet and needlework picture (3).

A late Victorian silver Mulled Wine Ewer, the tapered body chased with shells above stop-fluted and reeded underbody, by William Hutton & Sons, Sheffield 1899, 22.5ozs, 27cms high.

A Victorian overmantel mirror in white painted frame, break front cornice applied with shells, the columnar frame with foliate capitols, 174cms high x 155cms wide.

An overmantel mirror in brown stained frame, moulded with shells, 129cms high x 154cms wide.

A 20th Century Venetian glass dressing table mirror, the oval glass within rope-twist moulded borders and applied with shells and flowers, 55cm high x 32cm wide.

A Majolica Wall Plate, decorated with oyster and other shells, surrounding a lobster on a green glazed ground, 1 cms diameter.

A Pair of Electro-Plate Table Epergnes, by Walker & Hall, each on three raised supports, knopped and panelled column hung with swags, the whole elaborately cast with animalia masks, cartouches, laurel and shells, supporting a glass bowl, 29 cm high.

TWO CARVED CAMEO CONCH SHELLS decorated with scenes of classical women.

A pair of Circular prints depicting a lady picking shells on a beach and the other showing a lady in a field picking flowers. 50cm diameter

A set of four silver-plated candlesticks with shells and scrolled sconces, shell and acanthus columns, supported on stepped scrolled circular bases.

Three: Stoker Petty Officer W. J. Cox, Royal Navy, killed in action with German destroyers, 12 December 1917 1914-15 Star (285190 S.P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (285190 S.P.O., R.N.) extremely fine (3) £120-160 Stoker Petty Officer Walter John Cox, R.N., was killed in action on 12 December 1917, aged 22 years, whilst serving aboard the destroyer Partridge. The son of Esther Cox of Canterbury and the late Charles Cox, and the husband of Edith Mary Cox of 56 Ivy Lane, Canterbury. His name is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial. the Partridge was part of a unit based at Lewick on the Shetland Islands used for escorting convoys to and from Scandinavia. On 11 December 1917 the ship left port in company with the destroyer Pellew and the armed trawlers Livingstone, Commander, Lord Alverstone and Tokie escorting a convoy of six ships. At 11.45 a.m. on 12 December the convoy was S.W. of Bjorne Fiord when four enemy detsroyers were sighted to the north. After signalling the merchant ships to scatter, the Pellew and Partridge closed with the enemy ships. In the action that followed, the Partridge was hit by shells and torpedoes and sunk, going down with five officers and 92 ratings. The sole survivor of the convoy was the Pellew which, though damaged, managed to escape in the heavy weather. sold with an original photograph of Petty Officer Cox and another of his wife?; also with original Birth and Marriage Certificates; damaged medal card boxes of issue with registered envelope and forwarding slip. £120-£160

Pair: E. A. O’Sullivan, Royal Australian Navy vietnam 1964 (E. A. O’Sullivan R.62299), later issue naming engraved in large capitals; South Vietnam Medal 19641 clasp, 1960- (E. A. O’Sullivan R.62299) extremely fine (2) £120-160 Edward Austin O’Sullivan was born on 4 June 1946 at Kogarth, New South Wales. He enlisted into the Royal Australian Navy in Sydney. He served aboard the destroyer H.M.A.S. Vendetta during the ship’s only tour, 15 September 1969-11 April 1970. During her Vietnam deployment she steamed 39,558 miles and fired over 13,000 shells. £120-£160

South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (AB(M) P. M. Orr, D181887X H.M.S. Plymouth), mounted court style as worn, extremely fine £800-1000 H.M.S. Plymouth was a ‘Rothesay’ Class type 12 anti-submarine frigate of 2,800 tons, launched at Devonport in 1959 and commissioned in 1961. Heavily involved in the Falklands War, she sailed with tanker R.F.A. Tidepool and destroyer H.M.S. Antrim to South Georgia with Royal Marines and S.A.S. aboard. She then provided cover for the aircraft carriers and amphibious vessels and was one of the first Royal Navy ships to enter San Carlos Water. On 21 May 1982 she went to the assistance of the frigate H.M.S. Argonaut that had suffered bomb damage. On 8 June she was attacked by five Mirage aircraft. In the ensuing action she managed to destroy two and damage two others but was hit by four bombs and numerous shells; five men were injured in the attack. After emergency repairs she returned to the fleet and was able to provide gunfire support to the land forces. She returned home on 21 June. During the course of the Falklands War she had steamed 34,000 miles, fired 900+ 4.5 inch shells and destroyed five aircraft. H.M.S. Plymouth was decommissioned on 28 April 1988 and was preserved, being open to the public at Birkenhead since 1992. able Seaman Orr received a Commendation from the Commander of Task Force 317: ‘Able Seaman (M) Orr was the Aimer of the GWS 20 action Sea Cat aimer crew. From 21 May to 8 June 82, they displayed good teamwork and skill against frequent enemy attacks, operating from their exposed position aft. They successfully shot down several enemy aircraft and damaged others. Target presentation was minimal owing to the close proximity of land and very low level attacks. Able Seaman Orr contributed greatly to the air defence of H.M.S. Plymouth, and I commend him for his courageous performance throughout the period of operations’. sold with copied Certificate of Commendation and ship history. £800-£1000

Miscellaneous shells, plaques and head-gear, including tin helmet.

A German 2cm cannon shell, together with another medium sized cannon shell, and three further small calibre cannon shells. (5)

A small collection of large calibre shells and cases, comprising ten examples, including one mounted on a plinth and containing an inserted clock. (10)

A set of six folders of documents relating to Grenades and Shells, comprising all photocopied material from various official handbooks on fuses, shells, grenades etc. (6)

A Royal Dux porcelain Art Nouveau centrepiece modelled as two maidens seated on shells on sea weed frond base, shot enamel decorated, 39cm high, damage. ILLUSTRATED.

A Royal Worcester bone china oval dish dated 1914, painted with a central floral bouquet within printed green and puce swag borders, gilt highlighted shells scroll handles, 32cm across, restored.

First World War Medal Group and associated letters Lieut. M. H. Dalrymple, Scottish Borderers Medals; 1914- 1918 War medal and the Great War for Civilisation Medal, Letters: Typed and hand written letter Local Vicar recounting his interview with Corporal Smith -Green who found Lieutenant M. H. Dalrymple dead in a shell hole. The following accounts are taken from the letter; " He saw a body which turned out to be that of Lieutenant Dalrymple of the Scottish Borderers lying in a shell hole. He went up to the body and found that he had been dead for some months.".... " He told me from every appearance of the body, that Mr. Dalrymple must either have been wounded, or suffering from gas, but had been sufficiently conscious to creep into the protection afforded by the shell hole"......" there was no identification disc", ..... "I think therefore that the first account which reached you saying that your brother was killed by shells while lying wounded in a small farm- can hardly be true"...... " I pressed Corp ral Green to let me know as near as possible the spot where your brother was lying. At last he said I could describe it to anybody who came from Leeds because we call our trenches by the names of Leeds Streets". Two Copy letters From Corporal Smith -Green, the first asking Mr Dalrymple whether he would like the few items he found on his brother's body returned and that he did not write to his mother "as it may upset her" ; the 2nd accounting how he found Lieutenant M. H. Dalrymple. Together with 5 letters addressed to J Hamilton Dalrymple, and a identification tag Lt Dalrymple, (unknown whether this was sent later as in both letters it is stated that this was never found. Family link to Nina Hollings whose medal group can be found in the previous lot with those of two sons.

Quantity of various brass shells and shells cases.

Selection of 12 brass shells/cases. Together with 5 black and white WW2 photo, 8 various war related books and a Bernards of Harwich Xmas Menu card.

A pair of Victorian Jacobean style Dining Chairs, cresting rails applied with winged griffins and shells, raised on twisted side columns and similar front supports joined by foliate scroll stretcher, green upholstered back and seats

* A Continental guilloche enamel mussel shell formed vinaigrette, the inner grille with trellis piercing, the outer shells with foliate scroll bands, unmarked, 4.5 cm length.

A 19th century collector's cabinet, containing a collection of sea shells with three sectional lift-out trays and including a number hand written labels one dated 1869, also includes ancillary items sharks fin, turtle shell, pieces of coral etc, 53 x 76 cm.

A fine pair of Worcester Majolica table candlesticks, the sconces with raised shell decoration, the drip pans in the form of shells, each supported by three dolphins on triangular-shaped bases, with raised seaweed decoration, 6in. x 5 1/4in. high (one impressed mark, firing cracks to two tails). See illustration

A quantity of mother-of-pearl oval and rectangular gaming counters, some with a crest and initials 'R.B.'; a quantity of Cowrie and other shells.

The Queen God Bless Her (319) large, fancy border, black mottled flange, restored, The Poultrywoman (349) restored, Shells (52B) restored and Deerhound Guarding Castle (269) domed lid, repaired (4)

A slender tapering ewer: Shells (52A) within pink and gilt cartouche and lined in grey and gilt, 175mm, repaired and another jug with hinged pewter cover, repaired (2)

Shells (52B) large chipped and Belle Vue, Pegwell Bay (30) with bay window, restored chip, framed (2)

Shells (52B) medium

Shells (52D) small

A TAZMANIAN WEDDING FIGURE, with beaded spire coiffure and elongated neck wearing a bead necklace, studded metal strip applied across the stomach and wearing a woven skirt decorated with cowrie shells together with another similar figure, height of taller figure 41cms (2) See illustration

A Late 19th century Belleek dish, the open shell bowl supported on a mound of other shells interspersed with red coral and on a wave moulded foot, first version black mark, 13cm high (D)

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, a '670' lounge chair and '671' ottoman, designed 1956 the rosewood veneer shells with black leather upholstery on cast aluminium bases, the chair 81cm high

A pair of French Louis XVI style gilt gesso side chairs, carved with shells and scrolling acanthus, gold upholstery on cabriole legs, 95cm high

A Newlyn Industrial Class copper tray, the wide rim with alternating large and small shells. 15 1/4ins.

A long oval Newlyn Copper tray with pierced gallery and a band of embossed fish, shells and seaweed. Length 24 3/4ins. Stamped "Newlyn" four times.

A collection of mineral specimens; together with a few shells, etc.

A pair of Scottish silver, shaped bonbon dishes, each embossed with fruit, shells and flowers and decoratively pierced, Edinburgh 1906.

A Dutch brandy bowl, crisply chased with shells and tassels beneath the scalloped rim, with grotesque handles, on flared foot, 17.5cm over handles, maker's mark and L, Zwolle, 18th c, 5ozs ++One or two minor splits in the scallops forming the flat rim but in otherwise excellent condition, the decoration in high relief and crisp

A George II waiter, shaped hexagonal with moulded border of shells and scrolls, on three volute feet, later engraved with armorials, 24cm diam, by John Tuite, London 1738, 15ozs 10dwts ++In worn condition, a small split developing in the rim where one foot has had an old repair, the marks reasonably clear

Attributed to Guiseppe Marchi (c1721-1808) PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN bust length in Van Dyck costume, 52.5 x 46cm From the time Marchi was brought back from Italy in 1752 by Sir Joshua Reynolds, PRA he worked as his principal assistant except for short periods in Wales in the late 1760s. Here he painted members of his friend and fellow artist, Thomas Jones's family. In the early 1780s he worked at Swansea ++Relined in the mid 20th century and with some localised restoration. The background, particularly to the left of the head of a rather matt appearance, some further accretion of grime and dirt and consequent smoke yellowing of the varnish. In contemporary early 19th c giltwood and composition frame with shells to the corner

A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY CAMEO CARVED CONCH SHELLS - one depicting a Classical maiden, with anchor and birds, the other a Roman warrior, 6 1/2" long.

Edward VII silver Desk Stand, the rectangular base with fluted edge, the corners cast with shells and leaves, with central compartment, fitted taper stick and snuffer, flanked by glass inkwells with silver hinged lids, Daniel and John Wellby, London 1908, 510grms weighable silver.

George V silver Golfing Trophy, of embossed and flared form, decorated with leafy scrolls, the pedestal base supported by four golf clubs, interspersed with golf balls, on a circular base, H. Matthews, Birmingham 1935grms and an Edward VII Specimen Vase of tapered form, with wavy collar, cast with shells and with twin lion-mask handles, circular base, maker's mark J.F., Birmingham 1909, 220grms, (2).

A George III silver leaf caddy spoon by John Turner, Birmingham 1799; a George IV fiddle pattern caddy spoon, London 1823; and a pair of butter shells by Mappin & Webb, London 1892, with cast scroll thumbpieces

A Regency electroplated spoon warmer in the form of a shell, the heavily cast body with scroll terminals and eagles head, raised on a pedestal foot decorated with shells, 13 cm high

Box containing assorted items including sea-shells; together with two wall mirrors; two waste-paper bins; and a perspex tray (6).

A Cameroon witch doctors hat, decorated with a hornbill skull, dread locks, bones, shells, seed pods and masquettes, 31cm high

Papua New Guinea - a wooden penis sheath decorated with cowrie shells, 14cm

Adams, Lionel E, 'The Collector's Manual of British Land and Freshwater Shells', published by Taylor Bros, Leeds 1896, second edition, 8vo, gilt tooled red cloth boards, also Bateman, Gregory C, 'Freshwater Aquaria', and fourteen various other volumes (16)

An early 19th Century longcase clock, by J Wright of Patrington, the eight day movement with arched dial painted with conch shells, pink roses to the spandrels and with date and seconds, in oak, mahogany and inlaid case with later finials on arched hood, the trunk with canted corners, on panelled base, 87" high

A MAHOGANY SLIDING CASE containing a collection of miniature shells

A BOX OF SHELLS, a box of stones and minerals

A 1930's R. Lalique plaffonier in the Coquille pattern of circular section quarter relief moulded with clam shells picked out with an opalescent tint, fitted with chromed mounts and hanging chains, engraved signature with No 3200, width 24cm.

An 18th Century Famille Rose Bowl (a/f), together with a pair of similar dishes in the form of scallop shells, another Chinese bowl and an English lustre bowl (a/f)

19th century mahogany inlaid demi-lune side table, the frieze inlaid with conch shells and upon square tapering legs, 37" wide (frieze a.f)