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A collection of various medium sized shells, to include conch shells, cowrie shells, multicoloured examples, etc.Provenance: All the shells are from the Pacific, c.1975 and mostly from Papua New Guinea. The shells were all collected by the vendor's father, who dived for all the shells.

A large collection of small shells, to include cowrie, land snail, miter, etc.Provenance: All the shells are from the Pacific, c.1975 and mostly from Papua New Guinea. The shells were all collected by the vendor's father, who dived for all the shells.

Pair of Victorian Worcester porcelain wall sconces in the form of a seashell and coral. (2) (B.P. 21% + VAT)The shells are 26cm long approx.

19th century silver pie crust salver, the border decorated with shells standing on three ball and claw feet, London hallmarks, maker's initials HH. 23.5 troy ozs approx. (B.P. 21% + VAT)  Diameter is 28.5cm height 3cm approx.  

A MAHOGANY SPECIMEN CABINET, the glazed outer door enclosing eight drawers with turned knob handles, each with glazed sectional interiors containing a collection of geological specimens, fossils and shells (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)

A VINCTIFER FOSSILISED FISH from the Santana formation in Brazil, 17 1/2" long, in perspex and wood display case, together with two polished nautilus shells (3) (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Glued crack to fish, otherwise good

A LARGE PAPIER MACHE TEA TRAY, early 19th century, of rounded oblong form painted and gilded with bands and flowers and sea shells, unsigned, 29 3/4" x 22 1/4" (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Two chips to base and some wear to gilding

TWO LATE 19TH CENTURY NOVELTY BROOCHES, CIRCA 1880One brooch designed as a swallow bird in flight with its wings stretched, embellished with carved moonstone plaques and cabochon, accented with rose-cut diamonds and ruby cabochons for eyes, mounted in silver and gold, width 3.8cm; Together with a bar brooch, the newly hatched baby chick embellished with rose-cut diamonds and ruby cabochon eye between white enamel egg shells, mounted in silver and gold, width 4.5cm Swallows are birds which are known for their fierce loyalty, mating for life and returning to their nests even after long journey’s away. As migratory birds they travel great distances each September to warmer shores and return to cooler climates in the summer. As symbols, these qualities of the swallow have been used to signify enduring love and constancy. They appear quite frequently in jewellery items, often as wedding gifts, to young couples as a mark of faithfulness.They also bear particular importance for seafarers, especially in the Victorian period when such enterprises of fishermen and sailors carried significant danger. Swallows’ incredible ability to always find their way back to their nests has led them to be thought of as a signal that land was nearby or have given rise to legends that they could guide ships to a safe harbour. They were often gifted to loved ones about to embark on a long journey to carry with them as talismans’ and bring them home free from harm.   Condition Report: Swallow bird: two small rose-cut diamond deficient - moonstones in good condition, pin fitting slightly loose, normal signs of wear, overall in good condition, total gross weight approx. 6.8gBar brooch: egg: some minor enamel loss - egg slightly loose on bar brooch - normal signs of wear, total gross weight approx. 6.7g

A COLLECTION OF SWAROVSKI SEA LIFE ITEMS Including a clam, a starfish, a dolphin, a seal, shells blowfish etc. 6.5cm high (tallest item) Condition: One seal with a broken flipper  This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.

A repoussé silver mirror, 20th century, probably Mexican or Peruvian, in the 17th century style, the frame elaborately decorated with a crown flanked by a pair of birds, within shells and foliate scrolls surrounding a rectangular glass plate, 69cm wide102cm highCondition ReportGeneral tarnish and discolouration to silver. Some small knocks, dents, surface wear and scratches. Some slightly misshapen areas. Minor mottling to glass, with some slight surface scratches. Overall appears in fairly good cosmetic condition. Ready to hang.

A large collection of decorative shells,comprising: queen conch, starfish, spider conch and common whelk, presented in a softwood bowl,largest shell 28cm longbowl 50cm diameter (qty.)Condition ReportGeneral chips, knocks and losses to edges and raised areas. Some wear commensurate with age. Overall appear in fair order.

A tray of ceramic figure of a monkey, Russian dolls, sea shells and a Player's Please tin tray

MATTHEW CRAW (probably); a George III hallmarked silver three piece tea service, the teapot cover with unusual finial representing four open shells and pineapple above the panelled body with pin prick decoration, the sugar bowl and cream jug with gilded interior, each with engraved initial M, Edinburgh 1806, approx. 35.5ozt/1105g.CITES NO; 37KLF532

MARTIN, HALL & CO; a Victorian hallmarked silver twin handled butler's tray with elaborately cast border with open shells and scrolling detail the chased centre with fruit set in cabochons, Sheffield 1893, approx weight 112.5ozt/3483.589g. Length 71.5cm x 48cm. Length includes handles. Additional InformationTarnishing wear, surface scratches and scuffs, three tarnish marks to the back and numerous tarnish patches to the front.

WILLIAM COMYNS; an Edward VII hallmarked silver single branch epergne, with cast rim decorated with open shells and sprigging on a panelled body, London 1908, approx. 47.7ozt/1486g.Additional InformationThe foot rim is slightly bent, minor denting to the body, the branch is detachable, each piece is marked. 

Fourteen vintage handbags to include a 1945 Lucite bag by Theresa Lyndhurst made from tortoiseshell Perspex with shells to top and two top handles, two further Perspex cased bags, three 1950s celluloid handbags, one with a fan, a 1950s basket work woven musical handbag, two beaded handbags and a 1940s hand painted leather bag with Chinese scene to back and front (14).Additional InformationAll the bags are in a good vintage condition.

A George III hallmarked silver waiter, the cast border with open shells, London 1785 (probably), approx weight 6.12ozt/190g.Additional InformationEngraved initials have been crossed out to the reverse, numerous denting and knocks, light wear, old repair to the side of one foot.

MCHATTIE & FENWICK; a George III hallmarked silver salver, the ornate cast border with open shells and scrolling detail, surrounding the chased centre with family crest and motto, Edinburgh 1805, diameter 25cm, approx weight 19.44ozt/604g.Provenance: Adlington Hall Cheshire Additional InformationLight surface wear, minor rubbing especially to the family crest/motto, tarnishing but good condition.

WILLIAM MAMMATT & SON; a Victorian hallmarked silver salver of circular form with an ornate cast border with open shells, and scrolling detail outside the chased centre with scrolling floral detail and an engraved family crest, Sheffield 1899, diameter 24cm, approx weight 18.8ozt/585g.Provenance: Adlington Hall Cheshire Additional InformationLight surface wear, surface wear, scratches and tarnishing, the maker's marks is slightly rubbed by good condition.

THOMAS BRADBURY & SONS LTD; a set of four George V hallmarked silver candlesticks with cast beaded rims and cast scrolling detail swags, open shells and bows, Sheffield 1927-28, height 30cm (weighted).Provenance: Adlington Hall Cheshire Additional InformationMinor denting and knocks to the bodies, light scratches, the majority of the denting is at the foot rims of each example.

A 19th century gilt gesso wall mirror of oval form, the pediment with open scrolls and shells, with applied floral decoration, 114 x 85cm.

NATURAL HISTORY; a group of mixed fossils including spiral shells, ferns, foliage, etc (approx. 21).

OO scale: selection of model trams including one motorised, chassis, bodies etc and a quantity of diesel and steam body shells, bogies, coaches etc, all suitable for spares or refurbishment. P&P Group 2 (£18+VAT for the first lot and £3+VAT for subsequent lots)

A Small Collection of Silver and Gold Jewellery to include a Fine 9ct Gold Chain, A Silver Mounted Israeli Ladies Dress Ring Mounted with a Pale Blue Faceted Stone, Possibly Topaz, an Early 20th Century Silver and Enamelled Bar Brooch and a Heavy Silver Agate Mounted Dress Ring, Hallmark Obscured, Together with a Pair of Silver Screw Back Hooped Earrings with Mounted Periwinkle Shells.

Collection of sea shells mounted on glass panels

A small collection of shells

Saddle bag pouch Caucuses Eurasia 19th Century Wool with organic dyes and cowrie shells In very fine condition with excellent preservation and fresh colors; supple and strong. Some minor losses to fringes at corners Provenance: Old private collection, Germany, 1960's Size: 12.5 x 13 in. Unframed.

WILHELM BINDER Weinkaraffe mit 800er Silbermontur, um 1890. Kürbisförmiger Korpus aus Klarglas mit einem vegetabilen Schliffdekor, Silbermontur mit einem prächtigen, historisierenden Reliefdekor von Muscheln, Rocaillen, etc., am Karaffenhals das Antlitz des lorbeerbekränzten Zeus, mit geschweiftem Henkel und einem reich bekrönten Klappdeckel, punziert WTB 800 und Importpunze ÖSTERREICH-UNGARN von 1891-1901, H. ca. 39,5 cm. Deckelbekrönung etwas schief, Band mit Beschädigung, Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren.| WILHELM BINDER Wine carafe with 800 silver mount, c. 1890. Pumpkin-shaped body of clear glass with a vegetal cut decoration, silver mount with a splendid, historicising relief decoration of shells, rocailles, etc., on the neck of the decanter the face of Zeus wreathed with laurel, with curved handle and a richly crowned hinged lid, hallmarked WTB 800 and import hallmark AUSTRIA-HUNGARY of 1891-1901, h. approx. 39.5 cm. The crown of the lid somewhat crooked, the ribbon damaged, signs of age and use.

Five Nautilus shells.

A collection of shells and mineral samples including some large conch shells **PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR POSTING AND PACKING**

A Framed Sheet of Stamps together with A Japanese Grain Bucket, Percussion Instruments, Various Shells and other items

A quantity of miscellanea including cameras, wind up toys, autograph book, onyx ornaments, shells, theatre programmes, etc.

SHOGAKU: A SUPERB LACQUER SUZURIBAKO DEPICTING AN AUTUMNAL SCENE WITH FALCON AND SPARROWSBy Shogaku, signed Shogaku with seal Shogaku Japan, 19th centuryOf rounded rectangular form with silver rims, bearing a lustrous chestnut-red ground, the flush-fitting cover superbly decorated in gold and colored takamaki-e with kirikane and aogai inlay to depict a falcon perched on a cragged rocky outpost with leafy floral blossoms above a meandering stream, continuing over to the sides of the box. The interior of the cover similarly decorated and with red hiramaki-e and e-nashiji to depict two sparrows flying amid swirling clouds under a blood-red moon. The baseboard with gnarled branches bearing finely veined leaves and chestnuts with roughly textured shells, some of which have fallen, fitted with a rectangular inkstone (suzuri) and a silver waterdropper (suiteki) in the form of a teakettle, and signed SHOGAKU with a seal Shogaku.SIZE 6.5 x 27.3 x 23.2 cmCondition: Excellent condition with minor wear. Provenance: An important Austrian private collection, acquired during the first half of the 20th century, and thence by descent within the same family. Austrian private collection, acquired from the above.Auction comparison:Compare a related suzuribako of similar quality and depicting an autumnal scene with falcon, sold at Christie's, Japanese and Korean Art, 18 September 2007, New York, lot 238 (sold for 18,750 USD).

An early nineteenth century blue and white transfer-printed Leeds Pottery Shells pattern teapot (no lid) and a Goldfinch pattern sauce tureen (no lid), c. 1825. 23 - 24 cm wide. (2)Condition: Leeds with fritting to tip of spout and slight staining and crazing. H

λ ANTHONY WILLIAMS (BRITISH B. 1964) TWO SHELLS ON A CLOTH Oil on board 26 x 31.5cm (10 x 12¼ in.) Condition Report: Unexamined out of glazed frame. Appears to be in good original condition. Condition Report Disclaimer

PAIR DRESDEN FIGURAL SWEETMEAT DISHES, a figure seated between clamshells on shsaped base, male eating with a spoon from a bowl, the female holding a swan, cancelled crossed swords marks, 16cms tall x 24cms wide (2)Provenance: contents of Machen House, Lower Machen in the County Borough of CaerphillyComments: damage to the shells on both figures

An assortment of copper and brass including an Elkington & Co copper pot marked Union-Castle line, fire dogs, candle sticks, jugs, two first world war shells (A/F), brass churns etc

A collection of shooting and fishing ephemera including 4 gamebird themed Steins, a wooden duck call by Sure Shot of Texas, "Tales Of The Old Gamekeepers" hardback book by Brian Martin, 5 fishing books including 2 guides to fishing lure collectables, a Gundog with Pheasant framed print (25.6x30.4cm), a carved Goose tail letter opener and a reproduction "Use Peters Loaded Shells" 1936 calender. Also a limited edition plate "Pheasants In Flight" by Derek Braithwaite and a glass domed display case, internal diameter 14.9cm, height 23.5cm. 2 boxes.

Silber, voll vergoldet. Auf stark aufgewölbtem Stand, verziert mit Muschelrelief, ein sich leicht konisch verjüngender Korpus. Die oktogonal gekantete Wandung eingefasst von reliefplastisch üppig ausgearbeiteten Muschelbändern. Mittig ein umlaufender Reigen aus acht musizierenden Putti. Seitlicher, geschweifter Volutenhenkel, übergehend in zweigeteilte Daumenrast. Aufgewölbter, profilierter und haubenartiger Scharnierdeckel mit korrespondierend markantem, reliefiertem Muscheldekor und hohem, konischem Balusterknauf, wohl ergänzt. Gest., zwei österreichische Repunzierungsstempel ("F" für Brünn 1806/1810-1824) sowie Einfuhrstempel für Frankreich nach 1893. Gew. ca. 660 g. H. 17,5 cm.Provenienz: 1968, Galerie J. Kugel, Paris. Vormals Collection Radziwill; vgl. hierzu Weltkunst, April 1968, Heft 8, S. 349.Vgl. Rosenberg, Bd. IV, Nr. 6616; Lanz/Schmid/Strahalm, Silber der österreich-ungarischen Monarchie, S. 20, 203.A rare probably Austrian-Hungarian Baroque gilt and lidded silver tankard with shells and cherubs. Austrian re-marking for Brünn (1806/1810-1824) and a French import mark (1893).Wohl Österreich-Ungarn. Um 1630.

Shells.- Perry (George) Conchology, or the Natural History of Shells, first edition, 61 hand-coloured engraved plates, half-title paper repairs to verso, some light foxing and off-setting to text pages (including to half-title and title), later half calf, some staining to lower portion of spine, [Nissen ZBI 3134], folio, 1811.⁂ First edition of Perryman's work, which while at times has been criticised for a certain exaggeration of form and color, is now accepted as among the most attractive and colourful in the field. Similarly, despite use of derided unscientific nomenclature, many of the names utilised by Perryman here are now accepted. The study was compiled from specimens in private collections, including those of Elizabeth Bligh, the wife of Captain William Bligh of the infamous HMS Bounty.

A pair of Bow shell form sweetmeat dishes or table salts, circa 1755, each in white, moulded and applied with smaller shells and weed to the trefoil base, 12cms. (2)

Four Ridgway 'Jetware' moon flasks, each with dolphin scroll handles, on rectangular base, enamelled on a black glazed ground with exotic birds, fish, ducks, herons and shells, songbirds and chinoiserie figures, 21.5cms to 22.5cms high. (4)

Three Eastern silver mounted shells, 3" diameter

A commonplace album circa 1820, containing manuscript extracts, poetry and prose, and 9 well executed pencil sketches of Surrey mainly architectural views, including Dorking Church; Abinger Church; Betchworth Castle; Mickleham Church; Epsom Church; Box Hill bridge; Deepdene House, Dorking; St Catharine's Hill near Guildford; St Martha's Chapel near Albury; plus 2 pen, ink and watercolour sketches of sea shells and flowers, contemporary decorative black leather gilt album, all edges gilt

A PAIR OF SEVRES PORCELAIN COFFEE CANS AND SAUCERSCIRCA 1765Decorated in an undulating pattern of scallop-shells in blue, turquoise and gilt, blue interlaced 'L's' marks with dot but no date letter, one can incised CL.The cans 4.5cm high, the saucers 10.5cm diameterProvenance: Private Collection, Somerset and thence by descent. Cf. An almost identical example of a cup and saucer (gobelet 'Calabre' et soucoupe) can be found in the Wallace Collection, Manchester Square, London. Slight variation to the saucer design. Possibly decorated by Méreaud le jeune.Rosalind Savill, The Wallace Collection Catalogue of Sevres Porcelain (1988), Vol. II, p. 537 & 538 C362.Condition Report: One cup has a crack to the handle. One saucer has a small rim chip. (See images available from Dept.)Condition Report Disclaimer

Taxidermy: A Cased Pair of Curlews & Dunlins, circa mid-late 20th century, a pair of full mount adult Curlews, stood flanking a pair of full mount adult Dunlins, all mounted upon a seashore setting of sand and pebbled groundwork, amidst shells and seaweed, set against a pale blue sky painted back drop, enclosed within an ebonised single-glass display case, 87cm by 28cm by 51cm

Taxidermy: A Cased Late Victorian Diorama of Seabirds, circa 1870-1900, attributed to Henry Shaw, Taxidermy, Shrewsbury, a good quality seabird diorama to include - an adult Guillemot in breeding plumage, Atlantic Puffin and a Razorbill in breeding plumage, all mount adults perched upon individual oainted faux rocks, amidst a shoreline scene of seaweed, sea shells and pebbled groundwork, set against a pale blue painted interior, enclosed within a typical period ebonised single-glass display case, 64.5cm by 24cm by 53.5cm, unsigned.

Taxidermy: A Cased Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus), modern, a high quality full mount adult with head turning to the left, stood atop a small piece of driftwood, amidst seaweed, pebbles and shells, set against an oil painted seashore back drop, enclosed within a modern four-glass table display case with grey painted frame, 52.5cm by 29.5cm by 49cm, hand painted seashore back drop by North East artist H.D. Mackay.

A Victorian cased shell model of a seaside Villa, the shell decorated villa with two large glazed bay windows with green paper blinds and further five glazed windows to first floor, steps to painted red front door and front garden with urns, case 10 ½” (27cm) tall, 13” (33cm) wide, 4 ¾” (12cm) deep, (condition: very good, few shells are loose).

A Barr, Flight and Barr Worcester inkwell, circa 1804-10Of distinctive capstan shape spreading to a turned base, the front octagonal panel painted, perhaps by John Barker, with an arrangement of three carefully observed shells surrounded by seaweed on a shaded grey background, reserved on a black marbled ground, the rims with gilt lines, 7cm high, incised B mark and full script mark for Barr, Flight and Barr including the Coventry St addressFootnotes:ProvenanceLord and lady Flight CollectionA pair of saucer dishes with similar panels on a black marble ground was sold by Bonhams on 29 September 2020, lot 212. These shell panels were also attributed to John Barker.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester vase, circa 1820Tapering to a flared rim and with gilt serpent handles linked by a row of white pearls, the front panel painted with a group of shells on a shaded background with a sprig of coral to one side, edged with gold scrollwork on an apple green ground, 11cm high, impressed crowned FBB mark and script mark in brown with Coventry St addressFootnotes:ProvenanceLord and Lady Flight CollectionFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Barr, Flight and Barr Worcester campana vase, circa 1810With eagle handles linked by a row of white pearls, the front panel painted with a group of large shells surrounded by fine seaweed against a shaded background, the reverse with an elaborate gilded border and a dark claret ground, 13cm high, impressed crowned BFB mark and script mark including Coventry Street addressFootnotes:ProvenanceLord and Lady Flight CollectionFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Barr, Flight and Barr Worcester plate, circa 1810From the Viscount Gort Service, the gilded anthemion border reserving the crest of an antelope and motto 'Vincit Veritas', the full centre painted with a view of a British frigate entering Port Mahon Harbour in Menorca, the scene depicted at sunset, 22.2cm diam, impressed crowned BFB mark and printed marks referring to Royal patronage and Coventry Street address, title in brown script 'Port Mahon Harbour- Minorca-'Footnotes:ProvenanceLord and Lady Flight CollectionThis important dessert service was made for John Prendergast, 1st Viscount Gort. The set had matching gilded borders and crests while the centres were 'harlequin', each painted with a different subject. These included landscapes, figural scenes, animals, birds and shells. This plate is attributed to John Pennington on the basis of the similarity of the maritime painting to that on the 'Hope' Service. A selection of pieces from the Gort service is illustrated by Henry Sandon, Flight and Barr Worcester Porcelain (1978), p.77, pls.60 and 61. For other plates see those sold by Bonhams on 3 June 2015, lots 272-4.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A pair of Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester dessert tureens and covers, circa 1820-25The campana shaped bodies applied with rams head handles, gilt gadroon rims and with applied band of white pearls, raised on square feet, the deep underglaze blue and pale primrose grounds divided by neo-rococo gilding, one side of each painted with a group of shells set on a bed of weed, the reverses with floral sprays, winged insects in between, 23.5cm high, impressed crowned FBB mark and full script mark including Coventry St address (4)Footnotes:ProvenanceLord and Lady Flight CollectionThe decoration on these tureens relates to the Princess Charlotte service that R.W.Binns attributed both to Henry Stinton and to Samuel Astles. One shell panel includes a 'precious wentletrap', one of the costliest seashells at the time.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Two Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester miniature baskets, circa 1825Both in the shape of tiny woven baskets, their handles linked above, one painted with a ring of pink roses, the other painted with shells and insects reserved on a pale green ground, both 6.8cm high, script marks in brown enamel (2)Footnotes:ProvenanceLord and Lady Flight CollectionFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A good Nantgarw plate of Mackintosh type, circa 1818-20The plain rim moulded with twelve unequal lobes, painted in London, probably by Thomas Martin Randall, with a pigeon-like bird perched on a grassy mound, its feathers in purple and pink, its head blue, surrounded by flowering plants and a pink rosebush, misty trees in the background, the border with four full floral sprays reserved on a richly gilded ground of shells, scrolls, leaves and flowers, 24.2cm diam, impressed NANT-GARW CWFootnotes:ProvenanceWith D M and P ManheimC R Stephens CollectionFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A good Nantgarw plate of Mackintosh type, circa 1818-20The plain rim moulded with twelve unequal lobes, painted in London, probably by Thomas Martin Randall, with a bird standing on a grassy mound, its feathers in purple and green, surrounded by flowering plants and grasses, a misty tree in the background, the border with four full floral sprays reserved on a richly gilded ground of shells, scrolls, leaves and flowers, 24cm diam, impressed NANT-GARW CWFootnotes:ProvenanceWith J Kyrle FletcherC R Stephens CollectionFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Nantgarw plate of Mackintosh type and an English porcelain plate, circa 1818-20The Nantgarw plate with a plain rim moulded with twelve unequal lobes, painted in London, probably by Thomas Martin Randall, with a multicoloured bird standing on a grassy mound, surrounded by flowering plants and grasses, a misty tree in the background, the border with four full floral sprays reserved on a richly gilded ground of shells, scrolls, leaves and flowers, 23.5cm diam, impressed NANT-GARW CW, the English porcelain plate of the same pattern, the border with a pale yellow background, 23.4cm diam (2)Footnotes:ProvenanceC R Stephens CollectionThe Nantgarw plate is from the service characterised by the more compact floral sprays painted in the border. The English porcelain plate appears to be of slightly later date and may be a replacement or matching for one of the Nantgarw services of this pattern. Interestingly, the bird panel appears to be an almost exact copy of that on the Nantgarw square dish illustrated by W D John, Nantgarw Porcelain Album (1975), illustration 19.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A silver and crystal shell-design vase by Jocelyn Burton, London 1991, the clear glass vase by Tapio Wirkkala, etched mark, held in a cast silver mount with sea shells and lines of running water, 4in. (10.1cm.) high, in the original box.. * Very good condition, with no faults. The case VGC.

A rare and early London delftware charger, circa 1640Southwark or Rotherhithe, painted in blue with a central daisy-like motif with radiating strokes like the spokes of a wheel, the panelled border with abstract chrysanthemum flowers and conch shells, a blue line at the rim, the underside with a lead glaze, 32.5cm diamFootnotes:Fragments featuring both the border and central motifs have been excavated in London. The abstract designs on the borders are derived from Chinese export kraak porcelain. Leslie B Grigsby illustrates two similar chargers, see The Longridge Collection of English Slipware and Delftware (2000), D171 and D173.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com