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A Chinese Republic pottery figure of Chairman Mao, 36cms high.Condition ReportThere is some minimal damage to the shells on the back of the base and a small glaze chip to the edge of the coat.

A 19thC longcase clock, the arched painted dial decorated with shells, flowers, etc., with an eight day movement in oak, mahogany and parquetry banded case, 214cm high.

A walnut and figured walnut bureau bookcase, the double domed top above two astragal glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the base with a quarter veneered foil enclosing a fitted interior, above a slide and two crossbanded drawers with brass drop handles, on cabriole legs carved with shells and pad feet, 225cm high, 92cm wide.

Becara, Madrid, a pair of cast silvered metal candlesticks in the form of nautilus shells, maker's label to the underside. H.13 W.13 D.19cm.

An Elizabeth II silver salver, by A Chick and Co, with pie crust edge broken by shells, on ball and claw feet, London 1965, 26cm wide, 18.5oz.

A VERY GOOD VICTORIAN SILVER FOUR PIECE TEA SET with floral repousse decoration, shells supported on curving legs, comprising: tea pot, hot water jug, sugar basin and cover and milk jug. Weight 66ozs.

A Louis XV style console tableCarved and gilt wood of foliage and shells motifs decorationMarble topFrance, 19th / 20th century(restoration)99x189x53 cm

A pair of fish sculpturesTiger cowrie shells (Cypraea tigris) bodies with applied silver elements 833/000Set with 2 garnetsOporto hallmarks (1938-1984), maker's mark Venâncio Pereira Lda. (1976), retailer mark LUIZ FERREIRA(signs of wear)Literature:VIDAL, Manuel Gonçalves; ALMEIDA, Fernando Moitinho de - "Marcas de Contrastes e Ourives Portugueses (1887 a 1993)", vol. II. Lisboa: IN-CM, nº 49 e 1675Height: 9,5 cm

A three footed salverSilver 833/000Reliefs decoration with shells and flowersEngraved centreOporto assay-mark (1784-1792) and maker's mark attributable to Manuel Vilaça Gomes (1763-1779)(signs of wear)Literature: vd. ALMEIDA, Fernando Moitinho de; CARLOS, Rita - "Inventário de Marcas de Pratas Portuguesas e Brasileiras - Século XV a 1887". Lisboa: IN-CM, 2018, P-16.0 e P-493.0Diam.: 30 cm572 g

A three footed salverSilver 833/000Reliefs decoration with shells and flowersEngraved centreOporto assay-mark (1784-1792) and maker's mark attributable to João Gonçalves dos Santos (1769-1808)(signs of wear)Literature: vd. ALMEIDA, Fernando Moitinho de; CARLOS, Rita - "Inventário de Marcas de Pratas Portuguesas e Brasileiras - Século XV a 1887". Lisboa: IN-CM, 2018, P-16.0 e P-295.0Diam.: 24 cm385 g

A jewellery casketSilver 833/000 of shells and volutes reliefs decorationCentral applied female figure miniatureBevelled mirror and textile lined inner coverOporto hallmark (1887-1937) and maker's mark José Martins de Meireles (1920-1973), retailer mark Ourivesaria REIS - PORTO(signs of wear and faults to miniature)Literature:VIDAL, Manuel Gonçalves; ALMEIDA, Fernando Moitinho de - "Marcas de Contrastes e Ourives Portugueses (1887 a 1993)", vol. II. Lisboa: IN-CM, nº 73 e 23531072 g

A tea and coffee setSilver 833/000Comprising of teapot, coffee pot, sugar bowl and milk jugReliefs decoration with shells and bird spoutOporto hallmark (1938-1984) and maker's mark Carlos Lopes de Sousa (1957-1977)(signs of wear)Literature:vd. VIDAL, Manuel Gonçalves; ALMEIDA, Fernando Moitinho de - "Marcas de Contrastes e Ourives Portugueses (1887 a 1993)", vol. II. Lisboa: IN-CM, nº 49 e 3542Height: 28 cm (coffee pot)3492

A pair of five branch candelabraSilver 833/000Repousse decoration with shells and foliageOporto hallmark (1938-1984) and maker's mark Rocha & Azevedo (1936-1969)(signs of wear, wired for electricity)Literature:vd. VIDAL, Manuel Gonçalves; ALMEIDA, Fernando Moitinho de - "Marcas de Contrastes e Ourives Portugueses (1887 a 1993)", vol. II. Lisboa: IN-CM, nº 49 e 2996Height: 47 cm7188 g

A vaseSilver 833/000Reliefs decoration with shells and cartouchesOporto hallmark (1938-1984) and maker's mark António do Nascimento Fernandes (regd. 1934)(signs of wear)Literature: VIDAL, Manuel Gonçalves; ALMEIDA, Fernando Moitinho de - "Marcas de Contrastes e Ourives Portugueses (século XV a 1887)", vol. II, IN-CM, nº 49 e 1301.Height: 23 cm322 g

A Louis XV style two branch wall sconceCarved and gilt wood of scrolls, shells and foliage motifs decorationEurope, 20th century82x53,5 cm

A D.João V/D.José chest of drawersCarved Brazilian mahoganyPlain topWith two short and one long drawerScalloped carved aprons of foliage scrolls, shells and volutes decorationClaw and ball feetPierced and scalloped metal hardwarePortugal, 19th century(restoration)87x45x92 cm

A PAIR OF VICTORIAN GILTWOOD AND GESSO TORCHERE STANDSWith dished circular tops carved with shells and garlands, on three down scrolling acanthus wrapped supports on scroll feet. The tops 33cm diameter, 96cm high

A cool box and three boxes containing various sundry glass; china; sea shells etc

Collection of sea shells mounted on glass panels

Papua New Guinean breast ornament in vegetal fibres with beads and two shells || PAPOEASIE NIEUW - GUINEA borstsieraad in vegetale vezels versierd met kralen en twee schelpen - ca 35 cm breed

SIX TSUBA (HAND GUARDS)Edo period (1615-1868), 18th to 19th centuryAll circular or roughly circular, iron with pierced and chiselled decoration, the third and fourth with gilt details; the first with chidori (plovers) and waves; the second modelled as two carp; the third modelled as six awabi (abalone) shells, the rim with geometric patterning in gold nunome overlay; the fourth with a flowering branch of chrysanthemums; the third with two hollyhock leaves, signed Echizen no ju Kinai saku; the sixth modelled as three bamboo-framed uchiwa (rigid fans). The smallest: 6.1cm (2 7/16in) high; the largest: 7.7cm (3in) high. (6).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

FOUR TSUBA (HAND GUARDS)Edo period (1615-1868), 17th to 19th centuryThe first rounded rectangular, shibuichi with chiselled calligraphy and flat inlay of gold, silver, shakudo, and copper, depicting on one side a courtesan reading a letter and on the other the text of the letter, signed Oju Tsuneyuki horu (Carved to special order by Tsuneyuki), Otsuki school, published: Aito, 123 (August 1986); the second oval with irregular hammered-up rim, iron, chiselled and inlaid with gold, silver, and shell, depicting the moon, bamboo, and flowering plum, signed indistinctly Kiju saku; the third mokko (four-lobed), shakudo with gold and copper inlay, depicting shells and waves; the fourth oval with a hammered-up rim, shibuichi with inlay of gold, silver, copper, and shell, depicting passengers on a ferry-boat by a willow, with signature Hosono Sozaemon kore o horu; all with wood storage boxes. The smallest: 6.7cm (2 5/8in) high; the largest: 7.5cm (3in) high. (8).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A GEORGE II SCOTTISH SILVER KETTLE ON LAMPSTAND by William Aytoun, assay master's mark for Hugh Gordon, Edinburgh 1749, the stand with shell feet below leaf-capped scroll supports, pierced strapwork aprons and collar, the kettle chased with shells and flowers on matted grounds around vacant cartouches, fluted leaf-capped spout, bail handle chased to match, bud finial. 34cm high overall, 56.5 troy ounces gross

A FINE PAIR OF GEORGE IV SILVER FOUR-LIGHT CANDELABRA by William Bateman I, London 1823, with knopped and wrythen stems issuing from a shaped square base cast with scallop shells and leaves, the three scroll-form branches with gadrooned drip-pans and reel-shaped sconces. (2) 42cm high, 144 troy ounces gross

A FINE VICTORIAN SILVER TABLE LIGHTER by James Charles Edington, London 1861, in the form of a lamp, the hinged cover chased with a Classical mask, within an egg and tongue border, the sides chased with scallop shells and foliate motifs, engraved with the arms of the Duke of St Albans. 20cm long, 12.4 troy ounces

A PAIR OF GEORGE IV SILVER GRAPE SCISSORS by John Reily, London 1825, the handles cast with leaves and scallop shells. 16cm long, 3.7 troy ounces.Scissors are in good condition.

Bruce Hurn abstract oil on board shells framed.

Entomology: A Pair of Obelisk Shaped Butterfly & Moth Displays, circa late 20th century, a pair of colourful displays of tropical moths and butterflies, mounted on various sea shells, above dry flower heads, supported upon cork bases, enclosed beneath identical obelisk shaped glass display cases with leaded frames, each 19.5cm by 19.5cm by 22cm, (2).

Rake of 3 Gauge 1, 10mm scale kit/scratch built from Peter Alliot Shells GWR Corridor Brown and cream coaches, all housed in white card boxes, require a small amount of finishing for completion

dating: 1900 - 1940 circa provenance: Ethiopia, Double-edged, counter-curved blade, decorated on both sides with two shells half enriched with raceme engravings. At the tang on one side an inscription in Amharic, on the other a beautiful Lion of Judah surmounted by a dealer's inscription 'N. NACHADURIAN FOURNISSEUR DES M.LE NEGUS NEGUESTI D'ETHIOPIE'. Grip in Bakelite-like material (some missing parts) with smooth, brass cap. Negus Neghesti (NEGUS NEGUESTI) means 'King of the Kings' (i.e. Emperor). The office was held by Haile Selassie from 1930 to 1936 and then again after 1940, when Ethiopia was liberated. length 71 cm.

Hendrik Goltzius (1558-1617) - Saint James of Compostella From the series of Christ and the Twelve Apostles and Paul3: St James Major. Half-length, holding a baton and wearing a hat embellished with shells. Signed HG bottom left In text line: "III" and "Qvi conceptvs est de / Spiritv Sancto, natvs ex / Maria Virgine" Numbered in lower left corner: "3".Third state. 1589 Engraving made by Hendrik Goltzius (1558-1617) 15,00 x 10,20 cm A good impression in good condition, trimmed on plate border and tipped on a support sheet. The image is slightly larger than shown on the image and complete with small even margins around the subject. New Hollstein (Dutch & Flemish) / The New Hollstein: Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts 1450-1700 (37) --- Hollstein / Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts c.1450-1700 (37.III) --- Hirschmann 1921 / Hendrik Goltzius, Verzeichnis des graphischen Werkes (37) --- Strauss 1977 / Hendrik Goltzius: the complete engravings and woodcuts (269) --- Bartsch / Le Peintre graveur (III.24.46) Engraving 1589

Zoologie - Conchologie - - Pierre-Louis Duclos. Histoire Naturelle Génèrale et Particulière de tous les genres de Coquilles Univalves Marines à l'état vivant et fossile, publiée par monographies, où Description et Classification méthodique de toutes les espèces connues jusqu'à ce jour, représentées en couleur avec la figure et l'anatomie d'un assez grand nombre de mollusques nouvellement découverts. Genre Olive. Genre Colombelle. 2 Tle. in 1 Bd. Mit 48 handkolorierten lithographierten Tafeln (35 Tafeln (nummer. 1-33, 4bis u. 18bis) zur Oliva u. 13 Tafeln zur Colombelle) mit insg. 679 Muscheldarstellungen. Paris, Firmin Didot Frères und privater Verlag (Institut de France?), 1835-1840. 4 Bl., Taf. 2 Bl., Taf. Folio. Marmor. Halbkalbsleder d. Zt. mit goldgepr. RTitel u. RVerg. (berieben, etw. bestoßen). Seltene erste und vollständige Ausgabe dieser Publikation, die der Beginn einer vollständigen Abhandlung über die Meeresschnecken der Welt hätte werden sollen. Mit Ausnahme eines Teils, der nach einer fünfjährigen Verzögerung 1840 jeweils zur Oliva und zur Colombelle veröffentlicht wurden, war dies alles erschienene. - In Bibliotheken meist nur unvollständige Exemplare, der Olive-Teil oft mit nur 24 statt 35 Tafeln (Hinweis auf zwei Ausgaben?). - Dance, Shell Collecting 161. - Tomlin. Shell sales III. - BM 1254. - Caprotti 187. - Nissen, ZBI 1170. - Schierenberg cat. 82, 176 (inkompl. Kollation). - Kohn. Conus of the Southeastern United States and Caribbean (2014), S. 209f. - Der französische Malakologe Duclos (1783-1853) war Schüler und Anhänger Lamarcks und beschrieb viele Olividae und andere tropische Mollusken von vergleichsweise großer Größe. Er hatte eine Vorliebe für glatte, polierte Meeresmuscheln, wie aus dem 1854 veröffentlichten Verkaufskatalog seiner Muscheln hervorgeht. Duclos Sammlung, die 80.000 Exemplare aus der ganzen Welt umfasst und alle Molluskengruppen repräsentiert, wurde 1854 von Henri Lecoq erworben. Heute wird sie im Museum für Naturgeschichte Henri Lecoq in Clermont-Ferrand aufbewahrt und enthält Referenzstücke, die die Beschreibung neuer Arten ermöglicht haben. - Die Tafeln von Jean Gabriel Pretre und Henry Legrand gehören in Form und Farbe zu den besten des 19. Jahrhunderts. - Mit Besitzerstempel von Roberto Massimo Lawley (1818-1881), italienischer Naturforscher u. Paläontologe, bekannt für seine "Lawley Collection" (Haifischzähne). - Durchgehend papierbedingt etwas gebräunt und stockfleckig, im Text zu Beginn u. Tafeln vereinzelt stärker, insgesamt gut. 2 parts in 1 vol. With 48 hand-coloured lithographed plates (35 plates (num. 1-33, 4bis and 18bis) on the Oliva and 13 plates on the Colombelle) with a total of 679 illustrations of shells. Contemp. marbled half calf with gilt spine title (rubbed, somewhat bumped). - Rare first and complete edition of this publication, which should have been the beginning of a complete treatise on the marine gastropods of the world. With the exception of one part each on the Oliva and the Colombelle, published after a five-year delay in 1840, this was all that appeared. - In libraries mostly incomplete copies, the Olive part often with only 24 instead of 35 plates (indication of two editions?). - The French malacologist Duclos (1783-1853) was a student and follower of Lamarck and described many Olividae and other tropical molluscs of comparatively large size. He had a preference for smooth, polished marine shells, as can be seen from the sales catalogue of his shells published in 1854. Duclos' collection, which comprises 80,000 specimens from all over the world and represents all mollusc groups, was acquired by Henri Lecoq in 1854. Today it is kept in the Henri Lecoq Museum of Natural History in Clermont-Ferrand and contains reference specimens that have enabled the description of new species. - The plates by Jean Gabriel Pretre and Henry Legrand are among the best of the 19th century in terms of shape and colour. - With owner's stamp of Roberto Massimo Lawley (1818-1881), Italian naturalist and palaeontologist, known for his "Lawley Collection" (shark teeth). - Throughout somewhat browned and foxed due to the paper, in the text at the beginning and plates occasionally stronger, overall good.

TWO CAMEO CARVED SHELLS one example with a metal mount for attaching to lights, 14cm high, the other example signed 'Andromene', depicting a classical head in profile, 13cm high (2)

A SHELL MOUNTED MIRROR 20th century, the oval plate within a border of shells, 35cm high, together with a diorama, with a ship to the background and shells to the foreground, 23cm high (2)

Large collection of spare parts for radio control cars, from a wide variety of manufacturers including Tamiya, Futaba, Acoms, Kyosho etc. Includes glow engines, wheels, battery chargers, spare sprues etc. Also 6 spare body shells including a Mclaren F1, Ford Focus rally etc. All A/F. Qty, 3 boxes.

A late Victorian silver desk standish, Robert Stewart, London 1896, with three facet cut and silver mounted glass bottles, the stand decorated with shells & scrolls on four tight scrolling feet, 628g weighable silver, 24cm wide

A French carved oak salon suite, of Régence style, early 20th century, comprising a three seat canape and pair of fauteuils, with camel backs and close nailed stuffover upholstery, the frames moulded and carved with shells and flowers. 168 cm wide x 60 cm overall depth x 105 cm overall height, 52 cm height of seat, the canape. the fauteuils 68 cm wide x 60 cm overall depth x 102 cm overall height, 48 cm to the seat..

A late 19th or early 20th century child's 'Napoleon' dressing up outfit with a peaked hat by L & H Nathan of 17th Coventry Stree, London, tail jacket with military lapels and a pair of breaches; together with a ladies bonnet by Nathan; a child's grass skirt intertwined with shells; a Victorian outfit with lined material embroidered with coloured floral sprays consisting of a skirt, underskirt and jacket with lace trim; a further early to mid 20th century dress with blue flowers; and with a grey top hat by Lock & Co Hatters of St James's Street, London, the hat almost certainly having belonged to The Hon. Ewen Montagu of Operation Mincemeat fameThe Napoleon outfit with stains and marks particularly to the lining, some repaired holes and further moth holes to the breaches. The hat with minor marks and losses particularly to the leather liner at the back, otherwise good condition. The Victorian dress with stains and marks. The early 20th century dress with stains and marks, some loose threaded joints etc. The ladies bonnet in need of some repair and the top hat with minor marks otherwise good condition.

Wade Whimsies, together with Tetley teafolk, shells, blue peter annuals, glasses, brass fire side tidy, pottery, dolls etc

A model of a WWII anti aircraft gun desk cigar lighter, thre brass effect shells, when depressed, create a flame from the barrels, 50cm

Helmets and Militaria: WW2 Police helmet, black home front helmet, both with liners and chin strap, two WW2 44 helmet shells, WW2 Royal Navy officers hat and other militaria in various conditions. 13 items

Two Middle-Eastern pairs of shoes, various wood carvings, sea shells, and an oval metal framed mirror

A Charles and Ray Eames style lounge chair and ottoman, of recent manufacture, the Pau Ferro veneered plywood shells, with black leather upholstery, on aluminium swivel bases, Chair: 80cm high, 86cm wide Ottoman : 44cm high, 64cm wide, 54cm deep (2)light scratches to wood

A pair of ornate gilt, circular mirrors, decorated with scrolls and shells, 70cm diameter

A military style table lamp, comprising a shell case converted to table lamp on a tripod base with applied miniature empty shells and a tin helmet shade, 72cm high.

A group of fossils, shells and gemstones, to include polished ammonite, other fossils, two conch shells, a carved blue finish figure of Ganesh, (AF), etc. (1 tray)

Grande ammolite iridescente du Canada High-quality Large Iridescent Ammonite from CanadaPlacenticeras meekiLate Cretaceous, Bearpaw formation, (75-72 Ma)Alberta, Canada'Ammolite' is the name given to the colorful and wonderful Ammonite fossils found in the famous Bear Paw Formation in Southern Alberta, Canada. Their shells underwent a unique fossilization process over 75 million years. Exposure to pressure, temperature and geographic location caused the shell to mineralize into a rainbow of iridescent colors similar to opalization. The specimens are mined on the Native American Black Foot reservation, who themselves operate and oversee the excavation and production. Since 1981 Ammolite is recognized as a gemstone by the CIBJO Colored Stones Commission. The featured specimens are some of the best preserved and most complete in the world, showing a wide range of the most vivid and rare colorizations. This particular specimen shows a matt coating which is not seen on this fossil. This gives a perfect idea of the real color of the gem that cover the entire specimen on both sides. Diameter 46 cmGrande ammolite iridescente du CanadaPlacenticeras meekiCretacé supérieur, formation de Bearpaw, (75-72 millions d années)Alberta, Canada'Ammolite' est le nom donné aux magnifiques fossiles d'ammonites trouvés dans la célèbre formation Bear Paw dans le sud de l'Alberta, au Canada. Leurs coquilles ont subi un processus de fossilisation unique sur 75 millions d'années. L'exposition à la pression, à la température et à l'emplacement géographique a provoqué la minéralisation de la coquille en un arc-en-ciel de couleurs irisées similaires à l'opalisation. Les spécimens sont extraits sur la réserve amérindienne des Black Foot, qui elle-même exploite et supervise l'extraction et la production. Depuis 1981, l'ammolite est reconnue comme pierre précieuse par la CIBJO. Le spécimen présenté est un des mieux conservés et des plus complets au monde, montrant un large éventail des colorisations les plus vives et les plus rares.Ce spécimen particulier montre un revêtement mat qui n'est pas commun sur ce genre de fossile. Cela donne une idée parfaite de la couleur réelle de la pierre précieuse qui recouvre tout le spécimen des deux côtés. Diamètre : 46 cm For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Cluster d'ammonites de France Ammonite Cluster from FranceCrioceras cuvieri et Olcostephanus sayniHauterivian (Cretaceous) (130 Ma)Area of Ruissas (26), Southeastern FranceA hundred million years ago, a group broke with the classic winding pattern of ammonites (in a spiral with contiguous turns) to develop an infinity of other types of shells. All of these specimens, described under the term unrolled ammonites, undoubtedly correspond to the most characteristic fossils of Provence because 80% of the world's species are found there. While these ammonites are certainly among the rarest, their slender look also give them an extraordinary aesthetic shape resulting: true natural sculptures. The spines of these ammonites must have played a direct role in their protection against the large marine predators of the time. For a long time, it was considered as an evolutionary degeneration, scientists now realize that these new forms of shells were in fact attempts to adapt to environmental and climatic variations as we know them today. However, they will die out during the great crisis at the end of the Cretaceous, 65 million years ago, at the same time as all the other ammonites. Measuring 32 x 23.5 x 12 cmCluster d'ammonites de FranceCrioceras cuvieri et Olcostephanus sayniHauterivien (Crétacé, 130 millions d'années)Région de Ruissas (26), Sud Est de la FranceIl y a cent millions d'années, un groupe rompt avec le schéma d'enroulement classique des ammonites (selon une spirale à tours jointifs) pour élaborer une infinité d'autres types de coquilles. L'ensemble de ces spécimens, décrits sous le terme d'ammonites déroulées correspond sans aucun doute aux fossiles les plus caractéristiques de la Provence car on y trouve 80% des espèces mondiales. Si ces ammonites comptent certainement parmi les plus rares, leur port aérien et leur allure élancée leur confèrent également une extraordinaire composante esthétique aboutissant à de véritables sculptures naturelles. Les épines de ces ammonites devaient jouer un rôle direct dans leur protection face aux grands prédateurs marins de l'époque. Longtemps considérées comme une dégénérescence évolutive, les scientifiques s'aperçoivent aujourd'hui que ces nouvelles formes de coquilles constituaient en fait des tentatives d'adaptation à des variations environnementales et climatiques comme nous en connaissons à l'heure actuelle. Elles s'éteindront pourtant lors de la grande crise de la fin du Crétacé, il y a 65 millions d'années en même temps que l'ensemble des autres ammonites. 32 x 23.5 x 12 cm For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Coquilles Saint-Jacques fossiles sur socle Fossilized Saint-Jacques Shells on StandGigantopectens restitutensisMiocene (18 Ma)Lacoste Quarry, Vaucluse, France A highly aesthetic preparation of a mass mortality of approximately seven fossilized Saint Jacques Pecten shells, the largest shell measuring 19 cm across. Measuring 60 x 44 x 10 cm. Offered with a custom-made metal stand with a base of 25 x 25 cm. Height overall: 122.5 cm.(2) Coquilles Saint-Jacques fossiles sur socleGigantopectens restitutensisMiocène (18 millions d'années)Lacoste Quarry, Vaucluse, France Préparation très esthétique d'une mortalité massive d'environ sept coquilles de Pecten de Saint Jacques fossilisées, la plus grande coquille mesurant 19 cm de diamètre. 60 x 44 x 10 cm. Avec un socle, base 25 x 25 cm, hauteur totale 122.5 cm (2) For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Ammolite du Canada Ammolite from CanadaPlacenticeras meekiLate Cretaceous, Bearpaw formation, (75-72 Ma)Alberta, Canada'Ammolite' is the name given to the colorful and wonderful Ammonite fossils found in the famous Bearpaw Formation in Southern Alberta, Canada. Their shells underwent a unique fossilization process over 75 million years. Exposure to pressure, temperature and geographic location caused the shell to mineralize into a rainbow of iridescent colors similar to opalization. The specimens are mined on the Native American Black Foot reservation, who themselves operate and oversee the excavation and production. Since 1981, Ammolite is recognized as a gemstone by the CIBJO Colored Stones Commission and it was named Canada's National Gemstone. The present specimen is one of the best preserved and most complete in the world, showing a wide range of the most vivid and rare colorizations. Diameter 30.5 cmAmmolite du CanadaPlacenticeras meekiCretacé supérieur, formation de Bearpaw , (75-72 millions d'années)Alberta, Canada«Ammolite» est le nom donné aux magnifiques fossiles d'ammonites trouvés dans la célèbre formation Bear Paw dans le sud de l'Alberta, au Canada. Leurs coquilles ont subi un processus de fossilisation unique sur 75 millions d'années. L'exposition à la pression, à la température et à l'emplacement géographique a provoqué la minéralisation de la coquille en un arc-en-ciel de couleurs irisées similaires à l'opalisation. Les spécimens sont extraits sur la réserve amérindienne des Black Foot, qui elle-même exploite et supervise l'extraction et la production. Depuis 1981, l'ammolite est reconnue comme pierre précieuse par la CIBJO. Le spécimen présenté est un des mieux conservés et des plus complets au monde, montrant un large éventail des colorisations les plus vives et les plus rares. Diamètre 30.5 cm For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Cluster d'ammonites sur leur sculpturale matrice Ammonite Cluster on Sculptural MatrixCrioceras curnieri and Olcostephanus sayniHauterivian (Cretaceous) (130 Ma)Region of Veynes (05), Southeast FranceA hundred million years ago, a group broke with the classic winding pattern of ammonites (in a spiral with contiguous turns) to develop an infinity of other types of shells. All of these specimens, described under the term unrolled ammonites, undoubtedly correspond to the most characteristic fossils of Provence because 80% of the world's species are found there. While these ammonites are certainly among the rarest, their slender look also give them an extraordinary aesthetic shape resulting: true natural sculptures. The spines of these ammonites must have played a direct role in their protection against the large marine predators of the time. For a long time, it was considered as an evolutionary degeneration, scientists now realize that these new forms of shells were in fact attempts to adapt to environmental and climatic variations as we know them today. However, they became extinct during the great crisis at the end of the Cretaceous, 65 million years ago, at the same time as all the other ammonites. Measuring 25 x 22 x 7 cmCluster d'ammonites sur leur sculpturale matriceCrioceras curnieri et Olcostephanus sayniHauterivien (Crétacé ) 130 Millions d'annéesRégion de Veynes (05), Sud Est de la FranceIl y a cent millions d'années, un groupe rompt avec le schéma d'enroulement classique des ammonites (selon une spirale à tours jointifs) pour élaborer une infinité d'autres types de coquilles. L'ensemble de ces spécimens, décrits sous le terme d'ammonites déroulées correspond sans aucun doute aux fossiles les plus caractéristiques de la Provence car on y trouve 80% des espèces mondiales. Si ces ammonites comptent certainement parmi les plus rares, leur port aérien et leur allure élancée leur confèrent également une extraordinaire composante esthétique aboutissant à de véritables sculptures naturelles. Les épines de ces ammonites devaient jouer un rôle direct dans leur protection face aux grands prédateurs marins de l'époque. Longtemps considérées comme une dégénérescence évolutive, les scientifiques s'aperçoivent aujourd'hui que ces nouvelles formes de coquilles constituaient en fait des tentatives d'adaptation à des variations environnementales et climatiques comme nous en connaissons à l'heure actuelle. Elles s'éteindront pourtant lors de la grande crise de la fin du Crétacé, il y a 65 millions d'années en même temps que l'ensemble des autres ammonites. 25 x 22 x 7 cm For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Très grande ammonite à pointes du Sud de la France Large Spiny Ammonite from Southern FranceCrioceras nolaniHauterivian (Cretaceous) (130 Ma)Area of Ruissas (26), Southeastern FranceA hundred million years ago, a group broke with the classic winding pattern of ammonites (in a spiral with contiguous turns) to develop an infinity of other types of shells. All of these specimens, described under the term uncoiled ammonites, undoubtedly correspond to the most characteristic fossils of Provence because 80% of the world's species are found there. While these ammonites are certainly among the rarest, their slender look lends them an extraordinary aesthetic shape producing true natural sculptures. The spines of these ammonites must have played a direct role in their protection against the large marine predators of the time. For a long time, it was considered as an evolutionary degeneration, scientists now realize that these new forms of shells were in fact attempts to adapt to environmental and climatic variations as we know them today. However, they became extinct during the great crisis at the end of the Cretaceous, 65 million years ago, at the same time as all the other ammonites. Measuring 65 x 65 x 40 cmTrès grande ammonite à pointes du Sud de la FranceCrioceras nolaniHauterivien (Crétacé) 130 millions d'annéesRégion de Ruissas (26), Sud Est de la FranceIl y a cent millions d'années, un groupe rompt avec le schéma d'enroulement classique des ammonites (selon une spirale à tours jointifs) pour élaborer une infinité d'autres types de coquilles. L'ensemble de ces spécimens, décrits sous le terme d'ammonites déroulées correspond sans aucun doute aux fossiles les plus caractéristiques de la Provence car on y trouve 80% des espèces mondiales. Si ces ammonites comptent certainement parmi les plus rares, leur port aérien et leur allure élancée leur confèrent également une extraordinaire composante esthétique aboutissant à de véritables sculptures naturelles. Les épines de ces ammonites devaient jouer un rôle direct dans leur protection face aux grands prédateurs marins de l'époque. Longtemps considérées comme une dégénérescence évolutive, les scientifiques s'aperçoivent aujourd'hui que ces nouvelles formes de coquilles constituaient en fait des tentatives d'adaptation à des variations environnementales et climatiques comme nous en connaissons à l'heure actuelle. Elles s'éteindront pourtant lors de la grande crise de la fin du Crétacé, il y a 65 millions d'années, en même temps que l'ensemble des autres ammonites. 65 x 65 x 40 cm For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

PAIR OF MILITARY BRASS SHELLS

3 LARGE SPENT BULLET SHELLS

3 LARGE SPENT BULLET SHELLS

3 LARGE SPENT BULLET SHELLS

2 BRASS MILITARY SHELLS

3 LARGE SPENT BULLET SHELLS

A selection of large shells, conch shells etc

A Nailsea glass walking stick,19th century, with spiral-twist decoration,116.5cm longCondition ReportCouple of shells to foot.Irregular in manufacture.Couple of areas with white paint on. Could be removed with relative ease.