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Small quantity of shells

A COLLECTION OF SHELLS AND CORAL in a decorative wire basket

A group of large conch shells,largest 29cm long x 23cm high (4)Condition ReportAll with minor losses to lower edges and further minor chips.

A George III silver tankard,by William and Robert Peaston, London 1762,of baluster shape repoussé, decorated with scrolls, flowering foliage and shells, the central cartouche engraved 'P.G.M.',12cm high, 11ozt approximatelyCondition ReportSmall dents and knocks, areas of minor tarnish.

A silver dish and cover on stand, by Joseph Wilson or John Wakefield, London 1822/23, engraved with the Marital Arms of Campbell and Hale, the cover with a bird finial and profusely decorated with cast and chased leaves, flowers and rocaille scrolls and shells, 26cm diameter, 14cm high, 35ozt (3)These armorial bearings denote the marshalling of a marital coat showing the arms of the husband over the entire surface of the shield, whilst the arms of the wife as a heraldic heiress are placed on a small shield (known as an escutcheon of pretence) centrally on the husband's arms. These arms undoubtedly commemorate the marriage of Hugh Montgomery Campbell (baptised 7 January 1794, died 30 May 1846), of the Hollies, Stourbridge in the County of Staffordshire and Mary Hale (baptised 7 November 1796, died December 1842). Hugh and Mary were married at the Parish Church of St Mary, Enville in the County of Staffordshire on the 12 July 1821. Hugh was the third son of Archibald Montgomery Campbell and his wife, Ann Humphries, whilst Mary was the only daughter and heiress of John Hale Esq. of The Hollies aforesaid and his wife, Polly Devey. Hugh was a member of a cadet branch of the family of Campbell of Barrichbeyan in the County of Argyllshire through the Ballachlavan and Askomel lines of the family. He was educated at St John's College, Cambridge graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1818. The 1841 Census for England and Wales states the Hugh was of independent means.The hallmarking of this dish and cover on its stand meshes in well with the marriage of Hugh and Mary. Undoubtedly it was acquired a year or two after their marriage.Condition ReportLight wear in places, the marks largely clear makers mark slightly obscured.All components hallmarked - the cover is marked beneath the finial. The base bearing the same marks as the body. The cover does not sit entirely flush to the body. Light surface wear. Some scratches to base of dish and base, as well as to the part of the base upon which the dish sits. Some very minor dings, dents and small polishing holes. Please see photos.

* Susan Caines [b.1935]-Table Top with Tile,:-signed bottom right, further signed and inscribed on the reverse, oil on board, 36 x 43cm, together with two other still life paintings by the same hand, White Rose and Shells & Still Life Nocturn. [3]* Please see website for further images of this lot www.bhandl.co.uk

A Bristol teapot and cover c.1775, painted in puce monochrome with scattered single flowers, the shoulder with a border of C scrolls, shells and floral motifs echoed to the cover, and a hexagonal teapot stand in the same pattern, the teapot with a blue crossed swords mark, 20.3cm max. (3)

A Bow white-glazed shell salt c.1755, formed as a large shell resting on a base of further small shells, coral and seaweed, a few small rim chips, 12cm across.

A Bow blue and white tiered pickle or sweetmeat stand c.1760, formed as three joined scallop shells, a circular dish rising from a central pillar applied with further small shells, each decorated with a pagoda landscape pattern within cell diaper borders, raised on three peg feet, 13.5cm high.

A Chamberlain Worcester plate in the Princess Charlotte pattern c.1816-17, the well painted with a fruit and flower spray, the wide border probably painted by George Davis with six diamond-shaped panels of exotic birds, all reserved on a pale blue ground with an elaborate gilt design of shells, scrolls and seedheads, black script mark with a foliate cartouche, 23.4cm. Princess Charlotte Augusta was the only legitimate child of George IV and ordered a service of this pattern to celebrate her marriage to Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfield. She died in childbirth in November 1817 and was greatly mourned by the family and public alike. In 1814 she had appointed Chamberlain as her porcelain manufacturer and was a significant patron, ordering several services in the three years before her death, including this one which included some 144 plates alone.

A 19th Century Stained Birch Collectors Chest of Two Drawers, Supported on Turned Feet. Containing a Collection of Sea Shells, the Top Drawer Stamped 'Gregory and Co. Regent St. London', 30cm x 22cm x 27cm high

Liebig Cards, 11 sets of German edition cards to include Flowers and Cherubs, Popular Songs III, The Theatre In Old Berlin II, Armies On Manoeuvre, Shells and Heads etc. (mixed condition fair/gd, some with adhesive marks to rear, some with loss to backs)

MIXED LOT: VARIOUS ASSORTED SEA SHELLS

MIXED LOT, INLAID CHESS BOARD, VARIOUS SEA SHELLS ETC

WW1 French 37mm Shells x 2. Both INERT & FFE. One dated 1/17 along with headstamps of 37-85 and PDPs 338. (2)

Amethyst Sample, shells including sea urchins, etc.

Collection of Fossils, Minerals and Shells

A box of various sea shells

A BOX OF ASSORTED ITEMS, to include an assortment of wrist watches, names to include Sekonda, Seiko, Uno, Roamer, Avia, a large assortment of costume jewellery, a selection of shells, coral and semi-precious stones, a travel clock, a ‘Heathergems brooch, a ‘Parker’ pen two millennium five pound coins, an assortment of commemorative etc, (condition report: wristwatches not tested)

A selection of HM silver and white metal jewellery stamped 925 including cufflinks in the form of cockle shells, cuff bangle, large oval locket, poodle brooch, ingot pendant, mother of pearl cross and chain etc, and a hair comb with cut steel star decoration

Original vintage advertising poster for Butterfield Blues Band, Roland Kirk Quartet, New Salvation Army Band, Mt. Rushmore July 11-16 at the Filmore, San Francisco, featuring a psychedelic illustration of a man made out of blue and yellow shapes, shells, patterns, flowers, trees, shooting stars, with planets and stars on blue background. Excellent condition. Country of issue: USA, designer: B. Maclean, size (cm): 54x36, year of printing: 1967.

A Victorian giltwood picture frame. Of rectangular form with elaborate pierced acanthus and shells to border, 85cm x 62cm Condition Report: interior measures approximatly 31.5cm x 52cm

A George V silver salver. Of traditional Georgian form, the scrolled shaped border cast with shells, raised on three scroll supports, hallmarked London, 1911, makers marks for Wakely & Wheeler, 27cm diam., weight approx. 578 grams

Selection of vintage and later shells

Oriental Picture on Silk of Two Cranes formed from Shells, with text and red seal marks, 20cm x 33cm, framed and glazed

Set of 6 porcelain oyster plates, of hexagonal form with 6 wells hand-painted to depict pink and cream coloured oyster shells, approx 22cm across

A quantity of shells, coral, minerals, etc to include conch, 'Minerals of the Scottish Highlands', etc.

A tribal Art Kota Mahongwe reliquary figure with basket, having patinated copper sheathing, fibre skirt, bones and giant snail shells being visible in the top of the basket and old type written label to underside 'FANG stam Reliek (zeldzaam) Gabon 2/ol - no. 15.ooo', 22" high.

Three ethnographic silk panels comprising Uzbekistan, 87 by 61cms; another decorated with shells, 61 by 60cms and another similar (3)

A large collection of Natural Sea Shells(2 trays)

20TH CENTURY CHINESE POLYCHROME BUDDHA,mounted with climbing boys, 25cm high, along with a Chinese figure of a scholar, a green jade bird carving and two mother of pearl shells

BRONZED SPELTER MODEL OF A DOG,11cm high, along with two desk weights modelled as military shells (3)

A Kenyan Borana Calabash Container, of woven cane work and leather decorated with cowrie shells, 32.5cm; a Maori Small Wood Platter, with adzed bowl flanked by pierced and carved handles as Teke with inset mother of pearl eyes, 35cm; also, an Inuit small soapstone figure, three small Chinese carved wood votive figures and two small Buddhist amulets (8) From the Tomi van Duuren collection

Conchology: A Collection of Various Sea Shells, approximately 270 various small mainly British sea shells, collected from Whitby, Seaton Carew, Berwick, including other examples from Spanish coasts, including - Scallops, Winkles, Giant Screw, Conus ione, Yellow Landsnail, Purple Ring-Topped Cowrie, Spotted Babylon, Orange Moon, Cockles etc, all contained within 10 seperate glass topped collectors drawers, (qty)

Assorted Costume Accessories and Textiles, comprising a small embroidered panel with central faded indigo cotton centre and plum wool border, 98cm by 180cm; a printed paisley silk throw with cream centre, 155cm by 340cm; circular glass dressing tray insert with a fabric basket of flowers on gold lace, gilt metal hand mirror with paste surround (lacking centre), two beaded evening bags, net colour appliqued with beads and beetle shells, crochet trim etc (one box)

An Early/Mid 20th Century Igbo Helmet Mask, with jute headdress decorated with nails, the face bearing traces of white pigment with carved raised eyebrows, elliptical eyes, flared nose and open mouth with upper teeth; a Lega Ceremonial Cap, DRC, of intricately woven plant fibre applied with panels of cowrie shells (Provenance: From the Tomi van Duuren collection) (2)1 - Some chipping to extremities, generally good. 2 - Some loose threads around the bottom edge.

A large modern rectangular wall mirror, the gilt frame moulded in deep relief with shells and flowers, inset with bevelled glass, 98cm x 88cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

A selection of seashells and coral specimens, including a large conch, mounted as a table lamp, and another mounted with a group of smaller shells and coral, on an oval base.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

An Arts and Crafts copper charger by Morecambe HEC, the central well repoussé decorated with a band of finely worked fish, the raised border with a continuous band of shells, seaweed and fish, bearing maker's stamp to edge, diameter 57cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

A carved giltwood Rococo design mirror, with a rectangular mirror plate, the frame with carved and pierced rocaille work scrolling designs, centred by shells. H.122 W.88cm

Collectables : Militaria - collection of used bullets and shells mostly ww2 interesting lot , includes 2 sets today possibly x machine gun

A PAIR OF GEORGE IV SILVER SHAPED OVAL SAUCE TUREENS AND COVERSROBERT HENNELL, LONDON 1817With foliate loop handles to the ogee domed covers, gadrooned borders with shells at intervals engraved with the crest for Pepys-Cockerell, on four foliate and lion paw feet 21.5cm long1817g (approximately 58.4 oz)Provenance:Barnwell Manor, NorthamptonshireWindsor House AntiquesCondition Report: Marks are clear to bothCovers sit wellOne slightly wobbles, the other goodCrests and armorials crispPlay to the handlesLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useIn our opinion these are sauce tureens due to their size Condition Report Disclaimer

A Napoleon III gilt bronze mounted mother of pearl and brass inlaid rosewood, ebony and parquetry bureau de damepossibly by Charles-Guillaume DiehlCirca 1870, mounted with putti, espagnolettes, shells, acanthus, flowers, scrolls and a central cabochon, inlaid with rosette embedded flowerhead trellis parquetry, the opposing and addorsed C-scrolled gallery above a bombe hinged fall enclosing a satinwood and amaranth lined interior with three drawers, and with bombe ends, on square section cabriole legs, 82cm wide x 49cm deep x 93cm high, (32in wide x 19in deep x 36 1/2in high)Footnotes:The offered lot was valued, upon behalf of the current owner and vendor's grandmother, by Simon Kaye Ltd, based in Piccadilly, London on 6 January 1981. A copy of this paperwork is available to view online.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP YTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A pair of late 19th century Meissen porcelain figural four light candelabraformed as rustic groups in 18th century dress, one as a seated lady with a young boy standing on her lap, the other as a seated gentleman with a young girl standing on his lap, both above the scrolling foliate nozzles, the swept shaped canted square bases moulded with shells and enamelled with birds and flowers, the detachable floral encrusted three branch candelabra fitments with foliate nozzles about a further raised floral encrusted nozzle, the bases with underglaze blue crossed sword factory marks, old damages, repairs and old restorations, 49cm high overall (4)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Barrelier (Jacques). Plantae per Galliam, Hispaniam et Italiam observatae, 1st edition, Paris: Stephan Ganeau, 1714, [16], 8, 140, xxvi, [2pp]., 2 engraved titles with inset portraits, engraved headpieces and initials, 1324 numbered engraved plates on 334 sheets, 3 additional full-page plates of shells, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, lightly spotted, bookseller's ticket to front pastedown lower margin, contemporary brown speckled calf gilt, spine separated into 7 compartments by thick raised bands, 6 compartments with elaborate foliate devices tooled in gilt, incorporated by elaborate gilt double-borders, lacking head and tailcaps, rubbed and marked, 4to (335 x 215mm)QTY: (1)NOTE:Nissen BBI 80; Hunt 432.Jacques Barrelier was a French Dominican doctor who collected plants throughout southern Europe. Published after Barrelier's untimely death in 1673 and the destruction of the original manuscript in a fire. The plates were discovered by Antoine de Jussieu (Professor of Botany at the Jardin des Plantes) who saw it through publication with his own accompanying text.

English School. Love Keeps the World Going Round, oil on canvas, dedicated and dated 1988, 38.5cm x 48.5cm, together with a still life with shells, oil on canvas, signed indistinctly, dated 82, 39.5cm x 49.5cm. (2)

Two 19th century 9ct gold cameo brooches, the largest carved shell oval depicting Iris, goddess of the rainbow, in an oval mount with ball and bracket adornments, height approx 5.5cm, the other carved shell depicting the head and shoulders of a lady, in an oval fancy mount, length approx 3.1cm (2). CONDITION REPORT: Combined approx 14g (including shells).

Natural History - a collection of shells including large Conch, etc; corals, etc; an architectural display stand

A collection of mainly 19th century silver pocket watches, all top wound: by Kay/Worcester, case: Chester 1897; another by Stewart Dawson/Liverpool, case Birmingham 1878; another, by Thomas Russell & Son/Liverpool, case Chester 1909, missing minute hand, also a Swiss ladies’ watch, silver case, enamel dial, missing hands and glass, with two empty base metal case shells and a plated 11.5in (29.3cm) silver plated Albert with T-bar (7)

An assembled group of English tea and coffee wareslate 18th and early 19th centuriescomprising a Derby coffee cup, circa 1790, painted with a floral scrolling border below gilt dentil rim, painted factory mark and numerals '115' in puce, 7cm high; a further Derby coffee cup, circa 1795, shanked from left to right with moulded acanthus leaves, painted with a blue and gilt border with three sparse sprigs in gilt, 7cm high; a group of bute-shaped wares decorated with gilt thistles with Spode-type handles, possibly Factory Z (Thomas Wolfe), comprising two teacups, one coffee can and two saucers; a Flight's Worcester coffee cup, decorated with a thistle; a Worcester spiral fluted tea bowl and saucer, circa 1792, incised 'B' mark; a New Hall slop basin, circa 1815, pattern 1045, 15.5cm diameter; a tea bowl and saucer, printed and painted with a moth and shells, a Worcester (probably Chamberlain's) spiral fluted bowl painted with a sepia landscape roundel to the interior; two Chamberlain Worcester imari tapered coffee cups, 6.2cm high; a saucer painted with a musical scroll inscribed 'Andantino'; 14.5cm diameter; a ring-handled teacup and saucer, painted with a continuous band of grey foliage with green leaves and orange fruit or seeds, pattern number 745; two North-East or Staffordshire pearlware lustre teacups and saucers, decorated with loosely painted pink and blue flowers with green leaves, painted '20' to the saucers; a Coalport trio of a teacup, coffee cup and saucer, twenty-four shanked flutes, decorated with a Flaming Pearl-style border; a Derby 'French Sprigs' teacup and saucer together with a Minton and Hollins Royal commemorative teapot stands and a Dresden teacup and saucer, a pair of Godwin 'Willow' pattern meat plate and a William Ridgway meat plate, printed in brown with an urn of flowers and a butterfly (qty, mixed lot)Provenance: The Malcolm Sargeant Collection.

A Moorcroft enamels vase, decorated with a Peter Graves design of a seaside scene featuring shells on a beach and a ship in the distance, printed marks, painted artist's initials PD for Peter Derbyshire, sold together with original box, 6cm high

TWO ITALIAN NEAPOLITAN CONCH SHELLS CARVED WITH FIGURES PURSUING VARIOUS PASTIMES (2)Coleridge Collection, 19th CenturyOne with ‘Anthony & Marietta Coleridge Collection’ label, 16cm long; 14cm long , respectivelyProvenanceThe Anthony &Marietta Coleridge CollectionThe Late R.ESummerfield, Esq., sold Chrsitie's Cheltenham Racecourse, 23rd - 28th October1989, unknown lot.

A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL SILVER MOUNTED COWRIE SHELL SALTS (2)Coleridge Collection, First half 19th Century Mounted claw-and-ball feet8.5cm wideProvenanceThe Anthony &Marietta Coleridge Collection.Condition Report:Mounts with nibbles to the edges where they have been moulded to the shells. One with hairline split. One foot loose. Mounted shells: one good and one rough along natural fissures and texture. Extra shells in mixed condition. 

A FRENCH SILVER MOUNTED COWRIE SHELL LADLEColeridge Collection, 19th CenturyFrench Restricted Warranty mark from 1838 and maker’s mark ‘AD’, device above and mallet below, the handle mounted with oliva bulbosa shells, 28cm long ProvenanceThe Anthony &Marietta Coleridge CollectionAcquired from AlistairSampson, 8 February 2001. Condition Report:Hairline crack approx 1cm long to the stem near the shell mounts. General wear and marks consistent with age. 

TRENCH ART ASHTRAY AND 2 SHELLS

Avalon bone china table centre, shell shaped bowl with mermaid, internally painted with Boticelli's The Birth of Venus, the upper column with masks, ciarular shaped column with dolophins and shells, apparently unsigned and painted mark A.P. 1, 70cm.

EARLY 19TH CENTURY PEARL WARE CHARGERS (3) and two Willow pattern platters, together with an ornate pearl ware jug, one of the chargers printed with sea shells, probably by Stubbs & Kent, various measurements

An assortment of shells, crab shells, stones, in two wicker baskets

Pair of Berlin porcelain shell pattern pedestal salts, the bases in the form of sea serpents supporting scallop shells, 2.5ins highSlight variation in design, possibly not a pair with slight wear to gilding but otherwise in good condition

RENÉ LALIQUE (Ay, France, 1860 - Paris, 1945).Tray "Coquilles I". France, ca.1930Translucent and opalescent cut glass.Signed in the centre of the reverse "R. Lalique France, n.3009".Very slight chipping on the side.Work reproduced in "Le Catalogue Raisonné del L'Ouvre en Verre de R. Lalique", by Felix Marcilhac, Les Editions de l'Amateur, p. 701, no. 3009, with photo.Procedure: Private Collection, Spain between 1970-1990.Measurements: 30 cm (diameter); 4 cm (height).Circular tray decorated with four reticulated shells. The piece is an exceptional combination of translucent and opalescent glass, the latter in a shade of blue in keeping with the marine theme.The Lalique firm was originally founded by René Jules Lalique (1860 - 1945), one of the foremost glassmakers of the time, and one of the first to sculpt glass for large monumental works such as the fountains on the Champs Elysées. He enjoyed great renown for his original creations of jewellery, perfume bottles, glasses, plates, etc., in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. He trained with the Parisian jeweller Louis Aucoq, and then continued his studies at Sudenham Art College in London. The excellence of his creations and the taste he applied to his work earned him important commissions for the interior decoration of ships, trains such as the Orient Express, churches such as Saint-Nicasius in Reims, and numerous religious and civil goldsmiths' works. Lalique was not content with simply designing his models, but also founded a factory to produce them in large quantities, patenting several innovative glass manufacturing processes, and various technical effects such as "Lalique satin" or opalescent glass. Pieces by Lalique are preserved in prominent museums such as the Corning Museum of Glass and the Metropolitan Museum of Glass in New York, the Louvre and the Orsay Museum in Paris, among many others.