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A mid-19th century giltwood and gesso oval girandole, with twin light leafy branches, the frame carved with pierced rocaille shells, scrolls and flowers (later mirror plate, some repairs and regilding) L94cm

A 19th century giltwood and gesso mirror frame, of rectangular form, carved with baskets of grapes and leaves, with shells to each corners, within shaped moulded rim, with later easel back 69.5 cm high

Fine quality leather-bound and gilt tooled desk equipment to include a pair of green Italian leather book ends modelled as scallop shells, one further gilt tooled bow-fronted brown leather pair, a three division stationery rack, a blotter, a desk notebook, a larger ring bind folder and a silver paper knife with malachite mounted handle (good selection)

A SHEFFIELD PLATE ROCOCO REVIVAL SWING-HANDLE BASKET, 19TH CENTURY, shaped circular, boldly cast with scrolls, shells and foliage. 33cm diameter

A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER CANDLE SNUFFERS, by Wilkes Booth, London 1809, cast with shells and gadrooned borders. 17.6cm long, 4 troy ounces

A WILLIAM IV SILVER TEAPOT, by John James Keith, London 1836, pear-shaped, flat-chased with scrolls, trellis and shells. 12.5cm high overall, 11 troy ounces

A GROUP OF FIVE SEA SHELLS AND THREE SEA URCHIN (8)The largest 30cm wide; 9cm high

(ANDREW JOHN).  The Pendulograph. A Victorian small quarto album presented by John Andrew to Mr. James, containing a pasted-in description of the Pendulograph & 58 pasted-in col. litho Pendulograph depictions of shells, flowers, etc.

A BRONZE BALUSTER VASEMeiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th centuryThe body cast in high relief with assorted crustaceans, shells and fish above the foot beneath the serpentine body of a writhing three-clawed dragon entwined around the neck, all on a ground of stylised waves; unsigned. 53.7cm (21 1/8in) high.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

UEMURA ENSHU (BORN 1955)A Lacquer Three-Case Inro with Matching Manju Netsuke Showa (1926-1989) or Heisei (1989-2019) era, late 20th/early 21st centuryThe inro embellished in silver and polychrome togidashi maki-e with Yamauba and Kintoki after a woodblock print design by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806), the former suckling his mother's breast on one side and a basket filled with shells on the reverse, inscribed on one side Utamaro, the interior of rich nashiji, the base of the inro signed in gold lacquer Enshu; the manju netsuke similarly lacquered with the head and shoulders of Yamauba, adjusting a comb in her coiffure, signed in gold lacquer Enshu; with a pale blue glass ojime. The inro: 7.6cm (3in) high; the manju netsuke: 3.3cm (1¼in).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

LARGE MOROCCAN BERBER TRIBAL NECKLACE WITH TWO OTHERS. The large necklace consisting of three enamelled white metal ovoid pendants between groups of shells and amber coloured beads below grouped strands of coral beads. Together with two other faux amber beads. Enamelled beads 5.5cm lengths. (3)

THREE BOXES OF COWRIE SHELL AND BONE GAMING COUNTERS. To include two Japanese lacquer and gilt boxes with circle, rectangle and fish-shaped bone counters. Together with a box of cowrie shells counters. Longest box 14cm length. (3)Both lacquer boxes with damage and loss.

Crate of miscellaneous items to include cased cutlery, sea shells, candle Sconce, Texet Pocket 8M calculator & Goodmans CD Walkman

A Belleek porcelain bowl, moulded with scallop shells and coral, width 18cm, together with two smaller bowls of similar pattern and two salts (5).

Floral Beaded & Stone Set Collar, colourful necklace/collar in floral design formed with shells, beads, etc. Joined by silvered wire at back.

Two Boxed Charlie Barron Pinctada Maxima Oyster Shells, in boxes with certificates.

A collection of vintage shells and fossils. To include sharks teeth, starfish and part of a warthog jaw.

A box of vintage sea shells and coral in varying shapes , sizes and colours. To include: scallop, conch, cowrie and Murex.

A box of vintage sea shells and coral in varying shapes, colours, sizes and conditions. To include: Murex, Auger, Razor clam, Abalone and clam.

A large collection of vintage sea shells in varying sizes, shapes and colours. To include: Oyster, Conch, Murex, Scallop and abalone.

A collection of larger vintage sea shells in varying sizes and shapes. To include: Cowrie, Abalone, Conch and Murex.

FOUR BOXED HORNBY DUBLO CLASS R1 TANK LOCOMOTIVES, 3 x No.31340, B.R. green livery (2207) and repainted and renumbered No.31337, B.R. dark green livery (2207), all in playworn condition with some paint loss and wear, all of the bright green examples have some repainting and all show damage to or deformation of the plastic body shells, mixture of Hornby & Dublo couplings, all contained in replacement homemade cardboard boxes

Assorted shells. (1 tray)

* A BEADED SKIRT, KALIMANTAN, BORNEO, FIRST HALF 20TH CENTURY formed from a rectangular panel stitched into a cylinder with cowrie shells along the seam, the glass beads forming a vibrant polychrome abstract design, mounted on cotton cloth, tassels with metal pendants along the lower edge 54 x 44cm (laid flat) For a closely related skirt in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, see inv. no.1997.420.1 ++Minor losses to tassels, upper cotton lining slightly stained

*A BUDDHIST RITUAL DRUM (DAMARU), TIBET, 19TH CENTURY the twin hemispherical wood bowls with hide faces, the neck fringed with cowrie shells, long Chinese brocade tasselled ribbon attachment 10 x 15cm (excluding ribbon) This smaller type of damaru is known as Da-Chung. For a 19th century image of a Tibetan lama holding a similar damaru, see Francoise Borin, 'Le Tibet d'Alexandra David-Neel', p.120. For further information on the damaru, see David A. Scheidegger, Tibetan Ritual Music, Rikon (Switzerland) 1988, pp.53-54. ++Hide face on one side loose, silk attachment worn and frayed

A Royal Crown Derby pattern 1128 plate, 8 1/2" dia, an art glass vase, a number of tropical shells, a travelling chess set and other decorative items, various

Tribal drum; ship's bottle; shells; Russian doll; mother-of-pearl inlaid panel; tortoiseshell guitar; Russian doll; a Chinese violin; etc

Two modern Nobel's shotgun cartridge shop display or advertising boards 'Dominion Shot Shells Nobel's Sporting Ballistite & Empire' and 'Nobel's Sporting Powders', each 40x29cm. 

A collection of glass paperweights, pebbles and shells including Peter Layton and similar signed pieces, tallest 10cm

Lalique Coquilles opalescent glass dish decorated with shells, impressed to base 'R Lalique', 23.5cm in diameter

Lalique Coquilles opalescent glass bowl decorated with shells, impressed to base 'R Lalique', 18.5cm in diameter

A COLLECTION OF DIECAST CARS AND NEW SHELLS TO INCLUDE FERRARI, FIAT COUPE, ASTON MARTIN, BUGATTI ETC.

ACOLLECTION OF SHELLS INCLUDING OYSTER, MUSSELS, ETC

A collection of various .22 shells/cartridges inc. Winchester, Remington etc.

Lucas (Albert Dürer, 1828-1919). The Ships of Old England, 1875, hand-painted ivory brisé fan, comprising 16 sticks each depicting an iconic British historical figure, e.g. a Druid, the Black Prince, Henry VIII, Nelson, Britannia, etc., each with appropriate sailing vessel above (except Druid and Britannia with a rowing boat and steam ship respectively), including HMS Victory, and various shells and seaweed specimens below, lettered in gold 'The Ships of Old England' (rubbed), final stick painted with shells and signed and dated 'A.D. Lucas 1875' in black ink, 1 stick slightly chipped at right-hand edge (barely visible from front), the sticks joined with cream silk ribbon, ivory suspension loop, 22.5 cm (8.75 ins), housed in a silk-lined gold-paper covered fan box (lid slightly broken at one end)QTY: (1)NOTE:Albert Dürer Lucas (1828-1919) painted mainly meticulously detailed pictures of flowers and foliage, sometimes incorporating butterflies and other insects. His father was the highly successful, but eccentric, sculptor Richard Cockle Lucas (1880-1886) who believed in fairies and liked to ride through the town in a chariot, whilst dressed in Roman costume. Lucas junior was based in Chilworth, Romsey, from 1880 and later in Southampton from 1890. He exhibited at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool, the London Salon, Manchester City Art Gallery, and the Royal Scottish Academy. Examples of his work can be found in Southampton City Art Gallery.

An early 19th century inlaid mahogany tea caddy of rectangular form with inlaid panels decorated with shells in a decorative chequered border, width 23cm, and a 19th century rosewood tea caddy, the hinged cover enclosing two lids, on ball feet, width 20cm (both af) (2).Additional InformationInlaid example is at fault with large areas of loss to the inlaid detail, water damage, missing internal covers and lifting to the veneer. the rosewood example is at fault with loose hinges, locking mechanism is loose on the cover, lifting to the veneer, splits to the backs and losses. Each lacking keys.

W. SHILLER & SONS; a large pair of late 19th century majolica ewers, the spouts formed as upturned shells moulded with masks issuing eagle-head and serpent tail handles, the shoulders applied with hippocampi and mermaids emerging from a wavy sea, the lower parts moulded with flowers and foliage, impressed marks, also impressed 78, height 44cm.Provenance: Private Collection UK.Purchased Messrs. Christie's Auctioneers, lot 565, sale 4792, 20/03/2012.Additional InformationOne with restored chip to nose of one hippocamp, lower jaw of another hippocamp is a plaster replacement, foot rim chipping with some parts restored and resprayed. The second has a chip to the shell which has been restored with plaster and re-broken, one hippocamp as chip to nose, one mermaids with horn chip out of hands and lacking. Associated chips to handles and general surface wear throughout.

An African carved tribal mask with applied materials and shells, approx 35 x 17cm, and two further African wall masks and a carved figure.

WAKELEY & WHEELER; a hallmarked silver twin handled bowl of 17th century style embossed with flower heads and berries, London 1908, 9ozt/280g, length including handles 25cmAdditional InformationGeneral light age wear, tarnishing and minor age wear patina throughout. The handles are cast shells. Makers mark slightly rubbed but overall OK.  

CAROL LEONARD; a bespoke silver necklace of sectional form with hammered silver flower heads, length 36cm, with a pair of earrings and a further pair of white metal earrings modelled as shells, the necklace weight 135g. (D)Additional InformationTarnishing, light scratches/ wear, minor misshaping. This lot qualifies for Artist Resale Rights. For further information, please visit http://www.dacs.org.uk or http://artistscollectingsociety.org

A late Victorian silver oval mustard, the sides embossed with scallop shells and scrolls, Birmingham 1892 by Hayes Brothers, height 7cm, another oval silver mustard with pierced scroll sides between reeded rims, Chester 1907 by Marples & Co, height 6cm, a silver four-division toast rack, London 1907, and two silver mustard spoons, total weight excluding glass liners 245.7g.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 Victorian silver christening tankard of tapering cylindrical form, engraved with two bands of scallop shells and leaves flanked by a loop handle, Sheffield 1878 by Atkin Brothers, height 9.5cm, and a similar smaller silver christening tankard with engraved floral and foliate scroll decoration framing a monogram, Sheffield 1901 by Atkin Brothers, height 8cm, total weight 259.5g.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.

Tray of assorted items to include a collection of hippos, brass hippo, wooden carved hippos, soap stone hippo box, along with several shells.(B.P. 21% + VAT)

English made cast metal working model of a WWI Howitzer field gun on metal wheels, including shells and spring cartridges. Marked 'Made in England. Together with (probably) original box, 18.5cm long approx.(B.P. 21% + VAT) Breech lock has a soldered repair. Otherwise appearing good original condition.

Collection of assorted seashells to include Conch and Cowrie shells (19)

PLANCK, M. Einführung in die mechanik deformierbarer Körper. 1919. Ohcl. (W. libr. stamps). -- F. GRASHOF. Theorie der Elasticität und Festigkeit mit Bezug auf ihre Anwendungen in der Technik. 1878. Cont. h. mor. (W. libr. stamps). -- S. TIMOSHENKO. Theory of plates and shells. 1940. - Id. Theory of elastic stability. 1936. - Id. & J.N. GOODIER. Theory of elasticity. 2nd ed. 1951. - 3 vols. Ocl. -- A.E.H. LOVE. A treatise on the mathematical theory of elasticity. 4th ed. (1952). Ocl. -- (6).

Ghana, Ashanti, a large stool, with a large stylized turtois and two carved shells in relief. [1] 63 x 33 x 51 cm.

DRC, Kuba, two long raffia dance skirts. Patch work, geometrical design. One with cowrie shells at the borders. Damaged. [2] 520x63 and 300x73cm.

P.N. Guinea, Middle Sepik, a hook figure, with cowry shells as eyes and a reddish patina. [1] h. 61,5 cm.

Edwardian mahogany and marquetry barometer, the case with architectural pediment, inlaid with shells and fan, boxwood and ebony outlines, silvered dials to the thermometer and aneroid barometer, 96cm.

Francois (20th century)a pair of paintings, 'Fruit and Shells with Basket' and 'Still Life with Figs', oil on board, signed, framed,each overall 69 x 59cm, within frame 40 x 50Condition: Both in apparently very good condition

Two boxes of ceramics and glass ware, Aynsley mid night china, TG green jug, tureen, shells etc

A collection of WWI and later shells, to include one marked 1900 PH59, a 1917 No.32, a 1918 18 Pr II, No.10 Mk 3, a 1942 12 Pr 12 CWt and some later examples (parcel)

An assortment of sea shells and similar items, including crab shells, etc

Five large shells, each being a conch shell of varying sizes, largest H19cm

Trade cards, Cerebos, Sea Shells, ( brown, mixed backs) (set, 100 cards) (mixed condition, fair/gd)

Trade cards, Liebig, a collection of 45+ sets (also some odd cards/part sets), all 1940's/50's issues inc. Curious Reptiles, Cavalry of Early & Middle Ages, Shells on Our Shore, Exotic Fruit, Birds That Cannot Fly etc (all in ex/mint condition)

A Victorian style aesthetic movement cast iron two seat garden bench, the arched rectangular back cast and pierced with a central fluted demi lune, shells, leaves and strap work flanked by stylised pointed leaves, open scroll sides, 152cm wide, 98cm high, 20th century**Please note that some of the lots in this auction are held offsite and others may require specialist lifting equipment therefore please ensure collection arrangements are made prior to making any journey to the saleroom. Many thanks**

A Boxed Corgi Saladin armoured Car with Shells #906 and a boxed Dinky Armoured Command Car Flints. #602

A box of shells