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A collection of African items, 20th century, to include cowrie shells, a Bakelite bangle, fibre armbands and similar items (qty.)

Charming Swarovski crystal figurine featuring two baby sea turtles swimming above a frosted coral reef base. The turtles are crafted from precision-cut faceted clear crystal, reflecting light beautifully, with delicate detailing on their flippers and shells. The frosted coral reef base provides contrast and depth to the design. Measures 3.5"L x 2"H. Includes the Swarovski backstamp. A delightful addition to any Swarovski or marine life collection.Issued: 20th century Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.

Charming pair of boxed collector dolls, including a whimsical anthropomorphic cat doll from Kingstate The Dollcrafter title Victrian dressed in a blue Victorian style gown with lace, bonnet, and feather, and a stunning mermaid doll by Shower Stoppers titled Blue Lagoon adorned with pearls, shells, and a shimmering green tail. Both come with its original hang tag. This item has its original boxes. Largest box measures: 15"L x 6.75"W x 5"H. Dimensions: Tallest: 14.75"H Condition: Age related wear.

A striking collection of 22 natural shell napkin rings featuring two distinctive organic styles. Included are 10 napkin rings crafted from polished Tiger Cowrie shells, known for their rich brown and cream spotted pattern and naturally glossy surface. These rings each measure approximately 1.5"W x 2"L. Complementing them are 12 rings made from shimmering white Capiz shells, prized for their semi-translucent, iridescent appearance and softly textured form. These elegant pieces each measure approximately 1.75"W x 1.75"L at their widest. The mixed-shell grouping offers a coastal charm and natural elegance ideal for tropical-themed tablescapes or casual yet refined dining decor.Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.

A collection of shellware boxes, including circular examples, and a larger heart shaped box, 22cm wide (qty)Condition ReportLoss to the shells on the exterior throughout. Discolouration to some shells. Collection of dirt and dust.

A collection of shell birds, comprising a large swan vessel, 25.5cm high, owls, and two doves (qty.)Condition ReportLoss to the some shells, chipping to the exterior. A collection of dust and dirt.

A First Period Worcester porcelain 'Pine cones' junket bowl, c.1775, with molded hexafoil cartouche, the sides printed with fruit within molded scallop shells and floral sprays, the exterior with spring onions, cos lettuce, carrots, celery, snails and butterflies, with unglazed crescent moon mark,26cm wideCondition ReportWith some surface scratches to the decoration. Rubbing and scuffs to the foot rim. Minor imperfections from manufacture. Residue tape/ sticker marks. Please see additional images.

A collection of shellware boxes, including larger square examples, largest 22cm wide, 15cm deep, 13cm high, and a small circular purse, 11.5cm diameter (qty.)Condition ReportSome loss to shells. Collection of dirt and dust throughout. Worn

A collection of brass militaria, comprising five Christmas 1914 tins, two commemorative World War 1 trench art shells, Boer War money box, inert Mills bomb grenade, Paris model bugle,largest item 27.5cm,(10)

Sitzendorf centre piece, topped with a cherub above three shells upon scrolling feet, together with another continental figure

Tribal Art - a Yoruba.ibedji twin figure with beads and cowrie shells, 25cm

Large collection of tropical shells

A Rococo style carved giltwood console table, 19th century, the red and white variegated marble top of serpentine form on a pierced gilt frame decorated with C-scrolls, flower heads and shells90.5 x 82 x 47cmmarble top with some chipping to the outer edgesome minor losses to the gilt at the joints, the shell upon the stretcher connecting the two legs looks to have been repairedSee images

A FINE GEORGE II BURR WALNUT, WALNUT AND FEATHERBANDED BUREAU ON STAND CIRCA 1730 The interior fittings with parquetry, with olive wood drawer linings, all four legs with trefid feet 89cm high, 68cm wide, 43cm deepProvenance: Collection of a Distinguished British FamilyThis rare bureau dressing table is carved with shells and acanthus husks in the George II 'Roman' fashion, the hollow scrolled and lambrequin centred frieze corresponds to that on a dressing-mirror bearing the St. Paul's Churchyard label adopted by John Brown in the 1720's (see C.Gilbert, Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture 1700-1840, Leeds, 1996, fig.157). This form of Roman shell badge also appears on an early 18th century walnut card table bearing the trade label of Benjamin Crook (op.cit, fig.265).A number of closely related bureaux were certainly executed in the same workshop and the use of exotic hardwood in the construction of some of them suggests that the maker had access to foreign timbers. This identifiable group includes the following examples: a virtually identical bureau was sold at Christie's 12 October 1996, lot 194 (illustrated in G.Beard and J.Goodison, eds., English Furniture 1500-1840, Oxford, 1987, p.51). Another of the same form is illustrated in R.W.Symonds, English Furniture from Charles Il to George Il, London, 1929, p.139, fig.85 and R.W.Symonds, 'Dressing Bureaux of the time of George I and George Il', Antique Collector, May-June 1950, pp.106,111. Another sold, the property of a Lady, Christie's London, 17th April 1997, lot 81 which features similar veneers (£187,200)An almost identical bureau, including the shape of the feet, from the exceptional collection formed under the direction of RW Symonds at Bassetsbury Manor, Sold Christie's 22nd April 1999, Lot 191, ($88,300). Condition Report:   Condition Report Disclaimer

HENRI LÉON THIÉBAUT (1855-1899), A LARGE BRONZE URN 'LA MER' LATE 19TH CENTURY With pseudo-handle in the form of a merman rising to embrace an nude arching nymph, in his arms, the other in the form of a rearing sea creature, body with a seascape featuring a merman and nymph amongst the waves and birds flying above, a series of scallop shells encircling the foot, with original separate metal interior liner, signed to cast H THIEBAUT and with foundry mark THIEBAULT FRERES PARIS 66.5cm high, approximately 45.5cm wide across the body Henri Léon Thiébaut was the son of Victor Thiébaut and co-director of the Thiébaut Frères foundry which undertook casting work for Sarah Bernhardt, Rodin and Camille Claudel. In this design he would seem to be drawing work from another sculptor Auguste Ledru for whom the firm produced figural urns. For a comparable example of this urn please see, Hotel des Ventes de Senlis SARL, 15th November 2015, Lot 282 (£2,191 excl. BP)

A Royal Worcester plate, painted to the centre with a still life study of peaches and grapes, signed R. Sebright, within yellow and pink border with shells and gilt scrolls, printed marks to reverse, pattern number W8346, 23cm wide. In good condition:, no cracks, chips or repairs. Two light scratches to the surface left of the lower grapes, otherwise no wear, no chipping to the gilt beads or rubbing to the gilding.

Edward VII silver sugar shaker, Birmingham 1905, Elkington & Co Ltd, ornately cast, the domed pierced lid with leaf finial, the baluster body with cast decoration including shells, floral bouquets, fish scale panels and foliate scrolls, on a twisted stem and circular foot, 18cm high Condition ReportWeight approx. 480 grams

Georgian mahogany cased eight-day longcase clock with painted broken-arch dial decorated with sailing ship, shells and nets, subsidiary seconds dial and calendar arch and signed W Smith, Wingham, elaborately shaped hood with fluted decoration, three ball and spire finials, plain brass capped columns, the base has been raised at some point and a 30-hour movement with painted broken-arch dial decorated with lady sitting by a tree, signed Fawcett, Finkle Street, Richmond 

Victorian silver bonbon dish, Sheffield 1894, Cooper Brothers, of circular form with floral and scrolling embossed and pierced sides, 12.5cm diameter, a George V silver butter dish with glass liner, Birmingham 1925, of circular form with pierced edge, on three bun feet, 87cm diameter, two white metal hinged boxes in the form of  mussel shells and two glass tapering spirit flasks with silver plate caps, 3.22ozt approx silver 

Collection of seashells including a Triton's trumpet shell , giant Atlantic cockle shells, conch shell and other smaller shells

A pair of late 19th/early 20th century nautilus shells, 12cm and 13cm long.

A group of six WWII period Deck logs for the Royal Navy County-class cruiser HMS 'London', manuscript pencil entries throughout, sailing on 12 September 1942 from Loch Ewe with the cruisers Suffolk and Norfolk to provide cover for merchant ships bound for Murmansk. In July 1943 she was deployed for an offensive sweep off Norway as a diversion from the Sicily landings. In August of the same year, she was deployed on interception duty to prevent a breakout of German warships for attacks on Atlantic convoys between the Faeroes and Iceland. In November she was deployed for convoy defence and interception in the Indian Ocean. Two deck logs (17 August-18 February 1946) describe the surrender of the Japanese forces in Sumatra carried out on board (31 August 1945) and the attempt to rescue H.M.S. Amethyst which had been trapped in the Yangtze River. While in action against Chinese shore batteries, the London was hit by 23 shells which caused major damage. She returned to England on 18 June 1949 and was decommissioned and broken up later that year, (6)

Seashells, quantity of collectors shells from around the world, to include Conch, Cowrie, Oyster, Miter, Sundial, Olive, Scallop, Clam, Volute, etc

A West African tribal Dan hardwood mask featuring fabric and leather head cover heavily decorated with cowrie shells, feathers and animal horn.

A West African tribal Dan hardwood mask featuring fabric and leather head cover heavily decorated with cowrie shells, feathers and animal horn.

High relief majolica plate in the style of Bernard PALISSY, richly glazed and modelled with a nature scene of a fish surrounded by aquatic plants, frogs, veins and shells, 19th centuryBord in majolica in hoog reliëf in de stijl van Bernard PALISSY, rijk geglazuurd en gemodelleerd met een natuurtafereel van een vis omgeven door waterplanten, kikkers, adders en schelpen, 19e eeuw6 x 36 x 23 cm

2 Tray of assorted Sea Shells and Amethyst Mineral

A Creamware sweetmeat dish, with three shell moulded dishes with pierced bowl to centre, raised on a circuar base deocrated with sea shells. (h-9cm)

Chippendale design carved giltwood framed wall mirror, open pagoda pediment decorated with flower heads and foliage, plain mirror plate enclosed by C-scrolls and shells with trailing curled foliate Dimensions: Height: 124cm  Length/Width: 70cm 

Mid-19th century carved rosewood double-ended settee, double spoon back with central splat carved with C-scrolls and shells, upholstered in pink buttoned fabric, scroll carved arm terminals on shaped supports, on leaf and flower head carved cabriole feet Dimensions: Height: 75cm  Length/Width: 156cm  Depth/Diameter: 75cm

A display case with display of assorted spent gun cartridge shells 54x44cm, shipping unavailable

An Ammonite fossil together with similar items to include shells, stones and early artefacts

Dinky Toys No. 615 US Jeep with 105mm Howitzer, US military green body, green plastic wheels, with grey plastic driver, labels fitted on the bonnet, 105 MM Howitzer in military green, with green plastic wheels, comes with 6 pink shells, sold in the original sliding card pictorial display stand with outer box (E-BVG) tyres could benefit from a clean, with slight age wear to the bonnet

A Tonne TwisterMany people know that Mary Anning was a fossil collector who made discoveries along the Jurassic Coast. What many people are not aware of is that her work inspired the famous tongue twister 'She sells sea shells'. 'A Tonne Twister' shows Mary selling her shells and fossils on the seashore and takes a modern approach to depicting this old rhyme.by Hannah Jayne LewinHannah Jayne Lewin is a freelance illustrator based in Wakefield. She loves drawing and creating fun characters to make people smile. Her background is in children's book illustration, but she has also worked on murals, and licensing. Her clients include Scholastic, Thortful and Cardly. She is happiest when she's drawing and is always excited by her next creative challenge.Trail Location Lyme Regis: Jubilee Pavilion (Visitor Hub).

TWO VICTORIAN SHELLWORK FLORAL DISPLAYS, 19TH CENTURY (2). Each modelled as a shell bouquet of flowers with masted wooden ships below flying the Spanish flag. Contained within glass domes, set on wooden bases with turned peg feet. 54 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm 50 cm x 44 cm x 20 cm. CR* Some minor losses with loose shells to the base, one base has a small area of loss to the wood veneer. Otherwise in good condition.

Two WWI British 8 pounder shells and cartridges, dated 1916 and 1917, both inert.

A PAIR OF CLAM SHELLS FILLED WITH A VARIETY OF CRYSTALS with a variety of approximately 93 turned and unturned stones each approximately 10cm high, 24cm wide, 16cm deep Condition Report: PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW.With some natural colour variation, please see additional images ADDITIONAL IMAGES: Please 'Ask a Question' to request additional images for this lot. Condition Report Disclaimer

A box of shells and coral

A box of shells

An Edwardian Hallmarked Silver Pedestal Trophy Bowl, Hammond, Creake & Co (Saint Arnaud Creake), Sheffield 1904, allover foliate detailed in relief with flowerheads, shells and scrolls, engraved "Huddersfield Schools Challenge Bowl Presented July 1905 for Competition by Teams Representing Educational Institutions in the County Borough of Huddersfield", also bearing numerous engraved names and dates of past winners, approximately 26cm diameter, 22cm high (1375grams).

Novo-Hispanic School. 18th Century. Attributable to José de Páez or Miguel de Cabrera."The Holy Trinity"Oil on copperPresented in its marvellous period frame: which has a wooden core covered in tortoiseshell with inlaid silver.16 × 23.5 cmDimensions with frame: 33.5 × 33 cm This spectacular painting is enhanced by its exquisite handcrafted frame, making it a true collector´s piece. The subject of the Holy Trinity is further enriched by this magnificent setting: a wooden structure sheathed in tortoiseshell, adorned with carved silver motifs—foliage, volutes, shells, petals, buds, leaves, and stems—forming an abundant baroque garden. This ornate decoration visually reinforces the theological significance of the painted truth and the complexity of the dogma.The painting is anonymous, yet it evokes the features and gentle expressions seen in the art of Miguel Cabrera or the tenderness of José de Páez—as if inspired by them—while unmistakably showing the signs of having been painted by a Mexican artist. The composition aligns with many others from the period, displaying subtle variations in movement and colour that reveal the artist’s personal taste.In 1715, Pope Benedict XIV prohibited depictions of the Holy Trinity that denied the immaterial nature of the Holy Spirit. Nevertheless, this artist, like others of the time, resolved the challenge of representing this theological complexity by using identical facial features for each figure, while distinguishing them through colour and symbolic attributes.At the centre sits God the Father, clad in a white-grey tunic—symbol of revelation—with a radiant sun on His chest representing divine light, and a golden sceptre resting upon the orb on His knee, a sign of sovereign power. To His left is Christ, robed in blue—denoting His divine nature—with stigmata on His hands and feet, and the Mystic Lamb on His chest, alluding to His salvific sacrifice. To the right, the Holy Spirit is depicted in red and pink garments, evoking Pentecost and the living flame of love, with a dove upon His chest.The three divine Persons are set upon a sea of clouds and cherubic supports, radiating divine light that signals their shared divinity.The luminosity of the colours, the movement of the drapery, and the sweetness of the expressions are particularly striking in this copper painting.The frame itself is worthy of special note. A wooden base veneered in tortoiseshell, with delicately engraved and carved silver floral inlays reminiscent of Indo-Portuguese flowers and Mughal ivory carvings from India and Gujarat. This horizontally oriented frame is crowned with an upper crest and three rosettes—evoking the Trinity—which give the piece a unique flourish, enhancing its elegance, dynamism, and significance.An exceptional piece that reflects the artistic richness and craftsmanship of the colonial period. Its intricate workmanship and combination of precious materials such as silver and tortoiseshell highlight its aesthetic and historical value, making it a highly desirable object for collectors of colonial art and culturally significant antiques. Without a doubt, this is a piece of great historical and artistic importance.

Brazilian School. Possibly Antônio Francisco Lisboa, "Aleijadinho" (Brazil, 1730/1738 - 1814)"James the Apostle" Carved boxwood sculpture with silver applications.Height without plinth: 23 x 14 x 8 cm.The pilgrim shells worn by the saint on his cloak are made of silver.Provenance: Private collection. Spain.

Britains 2064 boxed 155mm Gun, complete with trail wheels, clamp, trail spades, shell case and six shells, boxed with instructions, good condition, box good, and a small selection of lead soldiers and figure, (a.f).

A rare 19th Century Central Africa Tribal Mask, made of large shell, with surround of smaller shells and feathers; another smaller wooden mask a carved ebony figure, a small carved rhino, and other items. A lot.

'Carp' a rare James Macintyre & Co vase by William Moorcroft, ovoid with knopped neck, tubeline decorated with three Carp fish swimming amongst waterweed, the knop with scallop shells, in green on a blue ground painted green signature, small bruise to top rim, 30.5cm. highProvenanceKen Manley collectionBritish Art Pottery, Woolley and Wallis,

A Newlyn Industrial Classes copper wall mirror, square section, hammered in low relief with large scaly fish and scallop shells, with circular bevelled mirror glass, stamped Newlyn, 53.5 x 46cm.LiteratureDaryl Bennett & Colin Pill, Newlyn Copper, Sansom & Company, page 118 for a comparable mirror illustrated.

A John Pearson repousse copper plate, dated 1905, the rim hammered in relief with a frieze of flowers and foliage, another larger patinated copper dish decorated to the well with a galleon and large scaly fish and a large Newlyn Industrial Classes copper twin-handled tray repousse hammered with a frieze of fish, waterweed and shells, signed JP 1905 to smaller plate, 23.8cm. diam. (3)

Four pin cushions, comprising three formed from sea shells, largest 7.5cms, and inscribed ‘Brighton’, and another in green card and gold foil of diamond form and decorated with ‘scraps’, 8cms.     (4)                                                                                                 From a Connoisseur’s Collection

A whitewood pull top rectangular visiting card case, circa 1840, transfer decorated to one side with a young woman escorting a dog in human pose, the other a woman and child on a balcony looking to a bird cage, gilt and red leaf spandrils, the sides decorated with sea shells, 10 x 7cms.                                                                                                  The discerning eye collection

A red leatherette three drawer counter display chest for ‘Dewhurst’s Sylko Three Shells Silk Substitute Machine Twist’, applied labels, glazed top, one knob replaced, together with thirty six Sylko wooden reels, the cabinet with general wear, 29.5 x 24 x 14cms.                                                                                                  From the collection of Pam Palmer

Eleven thimble holders and cases, comprising slipper form examples in glass, pewter and velour, largest 8.5cms, three purse form examples, one in brass and two from natural sea shells, a wooden standing acorn, a flower embellished hat, a coquilla egg, and two vegetable ivory examples, one with needle case and double reel, six with thimbles.     (11)                                                                                                 From the collection of Joan Roberts

A Mancala game with shells, one other and a Past Times Viking game

An Edwardian silver shaped circular bowl, with rocaille border, six lobes chased with raised oval cartouche within foliage border, on raised foot with shells and gadrooning., hallmarked by Walker & Hall, Sheffield, 1903., weight approx 370.9 grams, approx 25cm diam [1]

Seventeen Staffordshire enamel boxes, pin cushion, bodkin case, etc, including nine year boxes (1977, 1994 x 2, 1995, 1996 x3, 1997 and 1999), two sea creature and sea shells decorated stamp boxes, etc (18)

Britains & Crescent - A Group of Unboxed Howitzers, Field Guns, Etc. Comprising: 4 x 1725 '4.5" Howitzer'; 4 x 1201 'Royal Artillery Gun (18 Pdr)' & others. Also includes a quantity of metal 'shells' & 2 x boxed paper 'caps'. Conditions generally appear Fair to Excellent overall. See photo. 

Britains & Benbros - A Pair of Boxed Field Guns. Comprising: Britains 9705 '25 Pounder Gun Howitzer' (includes metal ammunition in bag) & Benbros Qualitoys 'Field Gun with 4 Shells' (includes plastic ammunition still on sprues). Conditions generally appear Excellent overall, contained in generally Good to Good Plus set boxes. See photos. 

Britains & Crescent - A Pair of Boxed Sets. Comprising: Britains 2064 '155mm Gun' (1953 edition) & Crescent 1953 'Royal Coach'. 2064 appears almost complete although some shells may be missing. Also includes a mini Britains 'Clockwork Series' catalogue. Conditions generally appear Fair (coach - damaged) to Excellent Plus (gun), contained in generally Good to Good Plus set boxes. See photo. 

Britains, Britains Deetail & Crescent - A Group of Unboxed Military Vehicles & Artillery Guns. Comprising: 2 x Set 7333 'German Mortar & Crew'; 9780 'Kettenkrad'; 2 x 9704 '25-pounder Gun Howitzer' & others. Also includes a quantity of plastic 'shells'. Conditions generally appear Good Plus to Excellent Plus overall. See photo. 

A pair of George V silver sauce boats, each with a leaf and scroll cast handle, and four cabriole legs, headed by shells, Sheffield 1927, 9.65oz.

An Elizabeth II baluster-shaped silver sugar castor, with plain finial and three cabriole legs, headed by shells, Birmingham 1966, 6.71oz, 15cm high.