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A silver and fabric pin cushion box decorated with silver shells containing a thimble (London hallmarks rubbed)

A collection of shells. Including a conch, of assorted sizes

Conch shell together with numerous other types of shells and pieces of coral.

A group of tribal textiles,20th century, including an ikat throw, 112cm wide, 226cm long, a Kuba raffia cushion, 45.5cm wide, 34cm high, and a raffia and linen textile, 142 x 40cm (3)Condition ReportIkat throw - colours good, signs of repair and restoration throughout, some small pulls, no holes.Kuba cushion - small area of fraying to the centre, made from several cloths sewed together using a variety of coloured raffia threads.Raffia and linen textile - a few areas of wear resulting in two or three small holes, no missing shells, pom poms only to one side but all present, some small frays and repairs, commensurate with age.

A pair of Plymouth porcelain sweetmeat dishescirca 1770, each formed of three scallop shells on bases of encrusted clam and conch shells,21cm wide12cm high (2)Condition ReportHair cracks, rim chips and losses to the encruted shell bases, but no signs or restoration.Please see additional images. Attribution based on similar forms attributed to Plymouth.

Brian KensleySEA-SHELLS OF SOUTHERN AFRICACape Town: Maskew Miller, 1973DE LUXE EDITION, SIGNED, LIMITED 81 of 100, 8vo, [ii] + 225 + [xi] pp, profusely illustrated in B&W and colour, full leather, light wear to boards, limitation label loose, light foxing to text block edge

Circular, the rim decorated with C-scrolls and shells, the centre engraved with various signatures, raised on three scroll and shell feet30,5cm diameter, 760g

VARIOUS CERAMICS, SCALLOP SHELLS ETC

A rectangular wall mirror in the regency style, the frame with deep relief moulded detail in the form of shells, acanthus and further repeating detail, 120cm x 85cm

A collection of ceramics to include studio pottery jugs and tankard with leaf and scrolling foliate decoration, a covered sucrier and a milk jug in the shape of conch shells, together with blue glazed ceramics including a jug, a vase and a further vase in the shape of a basket, etc (one boxful)

A pair of bronze open dishes in the form of open conch shells, 10cm max

Various shells

An early 19th century 'Spode' novelty ink well, c.1820, with two shells divided by coral handle, 11.5cm wide, marked HSW

A 19th century miniature chest of drawers, enclosing a conchological collection of sea shells and natural history specimens, oversailing top above two short and three long graduated drawers, shaped plinth base, 48cm high, 43cm wide

Taxidermy - Victorian Arrangement - a Corncrake, a Herring Gull and an Artic Tern, amongst shells, mahogany glazed case, 67.5cm high, 74cm wide

A collection of black basalt milk jugs, circa 1800-1810, to include an oval example sprigged with 'Hope and Plenty', another with cupids, one with lattice bands and another example with scalloped shells (4). Generally in good sound condition with minor chips apparent to all of the pieces. Some loss of sprigs to Cupid jug.

A box of mixed collectables to include sea shells, dragon candle, cut throat razor case (no razor included) and a Jeyes toilet paper dispenser.

A group of mixed collectables to include a RS illuminating bench lamp stock number 548-704, and artillery shells, Boot Scraper

Premier five piece drum kit, blue finish, Premier Baron PD717 circa 1975 with Birch shells, within protective carrying cases (heavily used condition)

Gerald Stinski (American, 1929-2015). Trompe l'oeil oil on board painting titled "Nautili" depicting six white and red-streaked nautilus shells. Signed along the lower right. With a letter by Gerald Stinski Gallery signed by the artist.Sight; height: 7 in x width: 26 3/4 in. Framed; height: 13 in x width: 33 in.

Yaka - Democratic Republic of Congo Fetish.Hard wood with natural and glossy patina, magical substances.Signs of use.With base. . Cm 3,00 x 19,00 x 3,00. Many Yaka sculptures were created to contain small cavities filled with natural substances believed to be magical to give them power. Also used as protection tools, fetishes like this were worn by men during hunting trips and were often adorned with shells, seeds, coins and any other object or substance considered useful to increase its magical power.Beautiful patina and with signs of use.

Mankon - Grassland Cameroon Mask Atua Akam.Hardwood with dark patina, fabric, shells and pigments.Some shortcomings (shells), signs of use. . Cm 30,00 x 50,00 x 12,00. Among the Makon, one of the many ethnic groups that populate the Grassland of Cameroon, this type of mask called Akam, was considered very important because worn by the head of the dancers of the court of the king. During the celebrations the chief dancer who wore the mask Akam and led a long procession with different types of masks through the square in front of the royal palace ( Christopher D. Roy, 1991).

A hallmarked silver sugar bowl: the two handles modelled as scallop shells, maker's mark HA, assayed Sheffield 1900, together with one other Georgian-style (later) two-handled hallmarked silver sugar with reeded lower base, maker's mark J.J, assayed Chester 1905 (2) (combined weight approx. 230g)

A highly unusual dessert set comprising five mother of pearl handled silver-bladed dessert knives and forks (one knife and fork missing), together with six highly unusual three-footed dessert 'dishes' modelled from large mother of pearl shells, within fully fitted case with silk lined interior lid cushion, maker's mark F C, assayed Sheffield 1933 (case size external dimensions 56.5cm x 46cm)

Volmer Bahner: a collection of three Danish silver gilt enamel brooches to include a yellow guilloche enamel domed leaf, along with a white guilloche enamel brooch comprising a circle of shells, and a blue guilloche enamel butterfly, all marked VB Sterling Denmark,  Volmer Bahner 1962-1987, Further details: good- all enamel intact, some tarnish and wear and tear commensurate with age, possible replacement pins 

Two matched Art Deco chrome and apricot coloured and frosted glass wall lights in the form of sea shells, Location: RAB

Collectors lot to inc Jubilee brasses, draughts, billiard balls, cloisonne box, marble box and Buddah, shells, pen knives etc etc

A quantity of mixed sea shells.

William Stephen Coleman (1829-1904) Girl Holding a Shell, (Water Nymph), 1874 watercolour on paper of a young girl in an exotic coastal landscape with classical domed temple in the distance, a basket of shells at her feet, holding a shell to her ear and looking forwards in contemplation, circular in gilt mount, framed signed W S Coleman, 1874 44cm. diam (image) 74cm square (frame) Provenance British and Continental Watercolours and Drawings, Christie's South Kensington, 28th March 2002, lot 175

Six pairs of 9ct gold earrings including swallows, shells set with pearls, bows, etc (8.9g) and a pair of 9ct gold earrings set with a faux pearl to each 

An Elkington Cardinal oval tray, decorated with shells, etc., 48cm wide.

A small gilt gesso rectangular mirror, the frame decorated with shells, leaves, etc., 28cm x 37cm.

Three displays of 19th Century and later buttons, comprising a display of nineteen gilt metal, largest, 3.5cms, another display of twenty three including shells and flowers, largest, 4.2cms, and a display of thirty four 'Gay Nineties', largest, 4.5cms dia. (3) From the collection of the late Christine Mariner

Four small silver pin cushions, comprising a basket form example in the manner of Joseph Taylor decorated with shells and flowers, 2.5cms and three double ended examples with engraved silver girdles, largest 3.4cms. (4) From the collection of the late Sue Read

An early Victorian white wood paint box, of rectangular form, the lid painted with three sea shells within a border of colourful seaweed, the sides with conforming bands of seaweed decoration. The interior lined with original green paper and with a compartmentalised tray with rectangular paint cakes, ceramic pallet and dishes, warp to lid, 24 x 19 x 8.5cms.

A red leather Brighton 'Souvenir' sewing box for a child, of rectangular form covered in gained red leather with wallet form closure inscribed in gilt 'Souvenir', the hinged lid with a black and white engraving of Brighton Pavilion inscribed in ink 'Sophia Gambrill, 1837', the compartmentalised four division base containing sea shells, pebbles and bone macrame fish, 8.5 x 5.5 x 3.2cms.   Possibly Sophia Gambrill born Elmsted, Kent in 1825 died 1856.

Fish & Shells. A collection of approximately 95 prints, 18th & 19th century, engravings and lithographic prints of fish and shells, including examples by or after Lizars, Anatina, Steindachner, Severeyns/Delhez, Bertuch, Benard and Green, various sizes and conditionQTY: (approx. 95)

A pair of shell earrings, by Leo de Vroomen each modelled as stylised shells, to clip fittings, modelled in 18ct gold, signed de Vroomen(Length: 3.4cm)Property of a private collector.

Two boxes of seashells and coral to include 2 large conch shells.

A box of sea shells

A pair of George II Revival walnut tub chairs, possibly Irish, stuffed-over upholstery, cabriole legs carved to the knees with shells and scrolling acanthus, shaped pad feet, 82cm high, 59cm wide, the seat 46cm wide and 47cm deep, c.1925 (2)

VARIOUS SHELLS, 3 NECKLACES, AN ABALONE BOX, PIECES OF MALACHITE, TIGERS EYE & AMBER

A collection of vintage sea shells in various shapes and sizes. To include clam, Murex, Auger and cone.

A collection of vintage sea shells and coral pieces. To include: murex, razor, conch, clam and branch coral.

3 BRASS GUN SHELLS

PAIR OF FRENCH ART SHELLS 1914-18

A quantity of miscellaneous Sea Shells and Coral. (a lot)

A late Continental walnut and marquetry Chest, probably Dutch, c. 1800, the top with flowers, shells and tassels above four long inlaid drawers and inlaid side panels, the two pilasters headed with classical busts, 34 1/2" x 37 1/2" (88cms x 95cms). (1)

A demi-lune cast iron Fan Light, with scrolls and shells, 16'h x 28'w (28cms x 72cms). (1)

A pair of silver Salts, Chester, formed as shells and two matching spoons, cased, together with a silver circular salt of plain outline, crested, on stepped hoof feet. (2)

A fine early carved giltwood and gesso Centre Table, the rectangular moulded top with re-entrant corners profusely flat chased, the central crest with coronet and stylized enamel head issuing scrolling foliage and strap work, each corner with a shell above a curved frieze with shells to each corner and trellis panels raised on four leaf headed cabriole legs and trifid pad feet, 30" x 33" x 19" (76cms x 84cms x 49cms). (1)

A heavy Victorian cast iron Console Table, probably Coalbrookdale with veined white serpentine shaped marble top above an ornate frieze, cast with shells and scrolling foliage on four ornate cabriole legs, 32" x 58" (82cms x 147cms). (1)

A Coalbrookdale Iron Foundry cast iron console table,second half of the 19th century, with serpentine, grey-veined white marble top, profusely cast with scrolling foliage, scallop shells and bellflowers, on cabriole legs with pointed scrolled feet and with diamond design patent registration stamps, with a later painted finish,150cm wide62cm deep83cm highProvenance: The Gordon Gridley Collection, London.The frieze panel has an old welded repair. Later painted finish.

A pair of carved giltwood pier tables,18th century, Italian, each shaped rouge marble top over a pierced shell carved frieze and scrolled legs, the stretcher carved with shells, husks, foliage and scrolls, 63cm wide44cm deep87cm high (2)Knocks, losses and wear to gilding. One with loss to stretcher, but the piece is present. The marble tops appear later. Some old repairs and losses. Re-gilded. Internal back stretchers with which the tables are screwed to the wall are loose. General wear commensurate with age and use.

Collection of exotic sea shells

A George III silver shoe buckle, chased with shells and flowers, 56 x 63mm, maker's mark RC in script, maker's and sterling marks only, five caddy and other spoons and a silver handled shoehorn, 4ozs 15dwts excluding the last (7) Buckle with slight wear only but entirely of silver, no steel. Other items in good condition

A George III silver waiter, the shaped, gadrooned rim with shells at intervals, on three ball feet, engraved with contemporary armorials, 20.5cm diam, by Joseph Angell, London 1812, 13ozs Polish wear, noticeable around raised detail on border, marks well spaced and struck

A box of vintage Pyrene fire extinguisher, wooden press, together with two WWI trench art ammunition shells

W Britain (Britains) No.2064 155mm gun, comprising model gun with a pair of trail spades and detachable trail wheels, boxed with original inner cardboard packaging piece, literature, two shells and other unofficial accessories

Two Conch shells with a poster and Rosary beads.