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A large collection of various shells and coral

Shell and Coral Collection

A large collection of various shells and coral

A rare Cretaceous period dinosaur egg, Mongolian Desert, the…

A rare Cretaceous period dinosaur egg, Mongolian Desert, the hadrosaur egg with smooth shell texture and varigated colours of grey and red sits on a matrix base. Shell broken before fossilization. 13 cm x 16 cm. 2KG

A large and impressive colonial kauri cased coral display, the…

Colonial Kauri Coral Display in Glazed Case

A large and impressive colonial kauri cased coral display, the glazed case packed with various stag, brain, fan and other corals, mainly pale tones, some red and colours included. some shell highlights. 68.5 x 37.5 x 62.5 cm.

A collection of polished nautilus shells, comprising eleven…

Collection of Eleven Polished Nautilus Shells, Largest 18cm High

A collection of polished nautilus shells, comprising eleven pieces, the largest 18 cm high

A collection of polished nautilus shells, comprising twelve…

Collection of Polished Nautilus Shells: Twelve Pieces, Largest 16.5cm

A collection of polished nautilus shells, comprising twelve pieces, the largest 16.5 cm high

Tropical shell collection, vintage mirrored shop display case…

Vintage Tropical Shell Collection in Mirrored Display Case

Tropical shell collection, vintage mirrored shop display case containing approximately 100 tropical shells and coral including mother of pearl, Nautilus, Episcopal Miter and a rare golden cowrie, case dimensions 93 x 74 cm. Provenance: John Perry…

A handsome cased set of Scottish pearl shell caviar bowls and…

Scottish Pearl Caviar Set with Presentation Case

A handsome cased set of Scottish pearl shell caviar bowls and spoons, comprising a set of six pearl plates and matching spoons. The fitted case bearing a presentation plaque reading 'Presented by the/ Tenants, Employees and Tradesmen, of/ Ballathie…

A mariner shell and cat's tooth shell necklace, early 20th…

Seafarer's Shell and Tooth Necklace

A mariner shell and cat's tooth shell necklace, early 20th century, 176 cm long

A set of eight Nautilus shells, 20 cm wide

Eight 20cm Nautilus Shells Set

A set of eight Nautilus shells, 20 cm wide

A shell ornament with a map of Australia, in the form of a…

Rotating Shell Map of Australia Ornament

A shell ornament with a map of Australia, in the form of a circular rotating frame with a map of Australia within, on a square base, height 40 cm, diameter 36 cm

South Sea 19th century superb etched gastropod shells…

Etched Gastropod Shells with Nautical Motifs

South Sea 19th century superb etched gastropod shells magnificent pair of large gastropod shells, featuring well etched mother of pearl carvings of a bell, palm tree, and sailboat to the middle of the shell, 16 cm x 20 cm 18 cm

Orontes sailor's folk art hand-painted pearl shell on timber…

19th Century Orontes Sailor's Hand-Painted Pearl Shell on Stand

Orontes sailor's folk art hand-painted pearl shell on timber stand, 19th century, 19 cm high overall

Large conch shell, length 40 cm

40 cm Conch Shell

Large conch shell, length 40 cm

Four 'museum cases' of New Zealand paryphanta (land snails);…

New Zealand Land Snail Museum Collection

Four 'museum cases' of New Zealand paryphanta (land snails); Paraphantid and Placostylus shells from an old collection. Housed in Powell glass topped boxes and on the ACCESS database. Export prohibited on this lot.

Three shells on stands, the largest 24 cm across

Three Stand Shells - 24cm Largest

Three shells on stands, the largest 24 cm across

Seven pearl Nautilus shells, the natural shells in various…

Seven Lustre Nautilus Shells in Various Sizes and Hues

Seven pearl Nautilus shells, the natural shells in various Sizes & hues of lustre, [7], height 7 cm-H16 cm

Three large Volute shells, sizes vary [3], length 15 - 24 cm

Set of Three Volute Shells, Sizes Vary from 15-24 cm

Three large Volute shells, sizes vary [3], length 15 - 24 cm

Two large conch shells

Pair of Conch Shells

Two large conch shells

A fine collection of shells and coral, mostly Australian over…

Australian Shells and Coral Collection - 100+ Pieces

A fine collection of shells and coral, mostly Australian over 100 pieces

Natural History; group including tiger shark jaws, crocodile…

Wildlife Treasures: A Collection of Natural History Finds

Natural History; group including tiger shark jaws, crocodile teeth, tortise shell and sea shells. 45+ items

A Burmese lacquer ceremonial rice basket 'Ko Kaw Teh', Kengtung,…

Burmese Tiger Lacquer Rice Basket

A Burmese lacquer ceremonial rice basket 'Ko Kaw Teh', Kengtung, Shan States, circa 1880-1910, decorated to the sides with snarling tiger mouth motif in gilding over black lacquer, the feet inlaid with cowrie shells, 19.5 cm high, 19 cm diameter.

Collection of cowrie shells, sizes vary [12], average length 8…

Assorted Cowrie Shells Collection - Various Sizes, Average 8cm

Collection of cowrie shells, sizes vary [12], average length 8 cm

Two nautilus shells, length 24 cm and 14 cm

Nautilus Shells: 24cm and 14cm in Length

Two nautilus shells, length 24 cm and 14 cm

Sawfish rostrum with applied reptile skin sleeve to the base,…

Reptile-skin Sawfish Rostrum with Shell and Bead Decorations

Sawfish rostrum with applied reptile skin sleeve to the base, decorated with shells and beads on a metal stand, West Papua, 91 cm high

Four various Papua New Guinea body ornaments. Including dog's…

Papua New Guinea Body Ornaments

Four various Papua New Guinea body ornaments. Including dog's tooth necklace; shell necklace;, and cowrie armlets, one marked 'Louisiade Archipelago.' length 62 cm (dogs tooth)

Two large conch shells, from the estate collection of Ian…

Estate Conch Shells: Ian McMillan Collection

Two large conch shells, from the estate collection of Ian McMillan

Collection of shells, includes Gopher sea Urchins, Cowries,…

Assorted Seashell Collection: Gopher Urchins, Cowries, Conus Shells & More

Collection of shells, includes Gopher sea Urchins, Cowries, Conus shells etc [16]

Three polished turbo marmoratus (green Turban) shells, the…

Polished Turbo Marmoratus Shells - Set of Three

Three polished turbo marmoratus (green Turban) shells, the largest 10.5 cm high

A 19th century conch shell and a small collection of sea shells,…

Sea Shell Collection: 19th Century Conch & More

A 19th century conch shell and a small collection of sea shells, the conch 14.5 cm

An impressive collection of Pacific seashells, including a…

Pacific Seashell Collection

An impressive collection of Pacific seashells, including a large baler shell, a nautilus shell, conch shells, etc.

Antique brass inlaid specimen box with examples of shells. Box…

Antique Brass Shell Specimen Box

Antique brass inlaid specimen box with examples of shells. Box approx 14 cm high, 31 cm wide, 20 cm deep

Three Sepik River necklaces, in boars tusk, dogs teeth, talons…

Sepik River Necklaces with Natural Fiber Rope (3)

Three Sepik River necklaces, in boars tusk, dogs teeth, talons and shells, bounded by natural fiber rope (3). Provenance: Ex-Sotheby's label, lot 549

Weights, lines & Pulleys: an accumulation of new old stock,…

Vintage Weight and Pulley Collection

Weights, lines & Pulleys: an accumulation of new old stock, brass weight shells, end caps, hooks, American cast iron weights, weight lines, ropes and wire. (quantity)

Two impressive conch shells, Pacific Islands, early 20th…

Pacific Island Conch Shells, Early 20th Century, Impressive Size

Two impressive conch shells, Pacific Islands, early 20th century, 51 cm and 54 cm long

Four shells, including a Conus shell, sizes vary [4], length 8…

Assorted Shells Collection: Conus Shell and Three Others [4]

Four shells, including a Conus shell, sizes vary [4], length 8 - 19 cm

A set of six mother of pearl Nautilus shells, width 20 cm,…

Set of 6 Nautilus Shells with Mother of Pearl Finish

A set of six mother of pearl Nautilus shells, width 20 cm, largest

Papua New Guinea body ornaments. Including fofana; Asmat…

Papua New Guinea Body Ornaments Collection

Papua New Guinea body ornaments. Including fofana; Asmat headhunter's tusk bracelet;, shell band; and two woven grass armbands. Length 31 cm (fofana)

A Moroccan shell fossil specimen, 36 x 28 cm

Moroccan Shell Fossil: 36 x 28 cm Specimen

A Moroccan shell fossil specimen, 36 x 28 cm

Three Melanesian discs of Tridacna shells (Tridacna gigas),…

Melanesian Tridacna Shell Discs on Pedestals

Three Melanesian discs of Tridacna shells (Tridacna gigas), raised on pedestals. Originally used as local currency and symbols of prestige. Largest diameter 21 cm

A vintage shell collection, housed in a modern ebonised six…

Vintage Shell Collection in Modern Cabinet

A vintage shell collection, housed in a modern ebonised six drawer cabinet, various shells in boxes under glass. 53.5 cm x 33.5 cm x 43 cm

Two large conch shells, the tallest height 21.5 cm.

Towering Conch Shells: 21.5 cm Height

Two large conch shells, the tallest height 21.5 cm.

A set of seven mother of pearl Nautilus shells, width 20 cm,…

Set of Seven Nautilus Shells with Mother of Pearl

A set of seven mother of pearl Nautilus shells, width 20 cm, largest

Very large Australian trumpet shell, length 48 cm

48cm Australian Trumpet Shell

Very large Australian trumpet shell, length 48 cm

Three Nautilus shells, the smallest with a few cracks and some…

Three Nautilus Shells: 13, 15 & 20 cm Lengths

Three Nautilus shells, the smallest with a few cracks and some loss along edge [3], lengths 13, 15 & 20 cm

A set of six mother of pearl Nautilus shells, width 20 cm,…

Set of 6 Mother of Pearl Nautilus Shells (20cm)

A set of six mother of pearl Nautilus shells, width 20 cm, largest

Collection of sea shells, (quantity). Provenance: The…

Webb's Seashell Collection

Collection of sea shells, (quantity). Provenance: The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb, Wollogorang, NSW

A Victorian basket of miniature coral & sea shells, in a gilt…

Victorian Coral and Shell Shadow Box Frame

A Victorian basket of miniature coral & sea shells, in a gilt frame of the same period, within a shadow box, 22 x 18 cm

Two pearl shells, each with three blister pearls, on fitted…

Dual Pearl Shells on Fitted Stands (Set of 2)

Two pearl shells, each with three blister pearls, on fitted stands (2), height 17 cm, height 16 cm

A set of six mother of pearl Nautilus shells, width 20 cm,…

Set of six Nautilus shells with mother of pearl finish

A set of six mother of pearl Nautilus shells, width 20 cm, largest

A pair of 19th century mother of pearl shells on stands, some…

19th Century Mother of Pearl Shells on Stands

A pair of 19th century mother of pearl shells on stands, some losses to decorations, height 31 cm

A set of six mother of pearl Nautilus shells, width 17 cm,…

Set of Six Mother of Pearl Nautilus Shells (17cm)

A set of six mother of pearl Nautilus shells, width 17 cm, largest

Three conch shell sculptures, shells stacked with a central…

Conch Trio on Black Stand

Three conch shell sculptures, shells stacked with a central stem on black stand. Tallest height 63 cm

Two nautilus, four snail and one unusual volute shell, lengths…

Shell Collection: Nautilus, Snail, and Volute (6cm)

Two nautilus, four snail and one unusual volute shell, lengths to 6 cm

Four volute and one conch shell, length 10 cm to 8 cm

Assorted Seashells: 4 Volute and 1 Conch, 8-10cm Long

Four volute and one conch shell, length 10 cm to 8 cm

Two large conch shells, Triton trumpet, one chipped at narrow…

Pair of Large Conch Shells: Triton Trumpet, 35 & 29cm

Two large conch shells, Triton trumpet, one chipped at narrow end, lengths 35 & 29 cm

Four conch shells, length 26 cm to 14 cm

Four Conch Shells: Lengths Ranging 14-26cm

Four conch shells, length 26 cm to 14 cm

Two large volute shells, length 26 cm and 23 cm

Pair of Large Volute Shells - 26 cm and 23 cm

Two large volute shells, length 26 cm and 23 cm

Two Papua New Guinea breast ornaments, each decorated with…

Papua New Guinea Nassa Shell Breast Ornaments

Two Papua New Guinea breast ornaments, each decorated with nassa shells on woven rafia, 35 x 24 cm and 30 x 18 cm

A Victorian-type framed shell mosaic picture, folk Art, in…

A Victorian-type framed shell mosaic picture, folk Art, in octagonal frame, some loose shells. Diameter 65 cm. Provenance: Estate of John Lawford.

Large jar of medium size sea shells and a jar of small sea…

Seashell Collection: Medium and Small Sizes

Large jar of medium size sea shells and a jar of small sea shells

A collection of tiger cowrie and other shells

Tiger Cowrie and Shell Collection

A collection of tiger cowrie and other shells

Vintage collection Paryphania shells & other

Paryphania & Other Vintage Shells Collection

Vintage collection Paryphania shells & other

Four Turbo Marmoratus shells, iridescent [4], height 9-12 cm

Iridescent Turbo Marmoratus Shells Set - 9-12cm Height

Four Turbo Marmoratus shells, iridescent [4], height 9-12 cm

Kudu horns polished so the brown outer shell has been removed…

Polished Kudu Horns as Shofar

Kudu horns polished so the brown outer shell has been removed to show the white inner horn, often used as a Shofar.

Three exotic sea shells raised on stands, includes: two Pacific…

Exotic Sea Shells on Stands

Three exotic sea shells raised on stands, includes: two Pacific Murex on a blackened metal stand with coral form bases and a Spider Conch raised on a chromed metal stand.

Four decorative framed prints of shells. 40 x 33 cm each…

Seashell Collection

Four decorative framed prints of shells. 40 x 33 cm each (inclusive of frame)

Shells, brass picture frame, snakeskin in a jar, timber stand…

Eclectic Home Decor Collection: Shells, Brass Frame, Snakeskin, Timber

Shells, brass picture frame, snakeskin in a jar, timber stand and shell display, (quantity)

Natural History collection of shells, sea urchins, gourds,…

Eclectic Natural Collection

Natural History collection of shells, sea urchins, gourds, rocks and bones,

Collection of mineral specimens, shells and fossils

Natural Treasures: Minerals, Shells & Fossils

Collection of mineral specimens, shells and fossils

Two large conch shells length 23 cm, and 27 cm.

Two Conch Shells: 23cm and 27cm

Two large conch shells length 23 cm, and 27 cm.

Two large Melo Amphora bailer shells 30 cm, length approx

Pair of 30cm Melo Amphora Bailer Shells

Two large Melo Amphora bailer shells 30 cm, length approx

Collection of shells includes conch etc, condition varies [15]

Assorted Shell Collection: Conch and More, Varying Conditions

Collection of shells includes conch etc, condition varies [15]

A pair of framed polished Nautilus shells frame size 48 cm x 40…

Polished Nautilus Shell Frames - 48x40x11 cm

A pair of framed polished Nautilus shells frame size 48 cm x 40 cm x 11 cm, length shells 13 cm

Large Barnacle shell coral specimen diameter 32 cm.

Barnacle Coral Shell: 32cm Diameter Specimen

Large Barnacle shell coral specimen diameter 32 cm.

William Swainson, Episcopal Miter shells, handcoloured…

Episcopal Miter Shells by William Swainson (1840)

William Swainson, Episcopal Miter shells, handcoloured engraving, circa 1840, 16.7 x 9.3 cm. Provenance: John Perry collection

20 assorted sea shells, small sizes

Small Seashell Assortment

20 assorted sea shells, small sizes

A collection of shells and fossils, comprising approximately…

Shell and Fossil Collection - 12 Pieces

A collection of shells and fossils, comprising approximately twelve pieces, the largest shell 9 cm high

Two nautilus shells, the largest 14 cm

Pair of Nautilus Shells - 14 cm Largest

Two nautilus shells, the largest 14 cm

Two pearl white Nautilus sea shells, each mounted & framed in a…

Pearl Nautilus Shadow Box Set

Two pearl white Nautilus sea shells, each mounted & framed in a shadow box (2), 48 x 40 cm frame

Two old conch shells, Schouten Islands, Papua New Guinea.…

Schouten Island Conch Shells: 24-26 cm Lengths

Two old conch shells, Schouten Islands, Papua New Guinea. Lengths 24 cm and 26 cm

Collection of shells in dome top glass case, 33 cm high

Dome Top Shell Collection Display

Collection of shells in dome top glass case, 33 cm high

Three conch shell sculptures, shells stacked with a central…

Conch Tower Trio

Three conch shell sculptures, shells stacked with a central stem on black stand. Tallest 63 cm

A collection of New Guinea Highlands jewelry, Papua New Guinea…

New Guinea Highlands Jewelry Collection

A collection of New Guinea Highlands jewelry, Papua New Guinea (4) including two kina shells, a pigs tusk necklace and a shell fragment necklace

Four auger shells from 16 cm to 10 cm

Assorted Auger Shells: 16cm-10cm

Four auger shells from 16 cm to 10 cm

Large volute shell and two tonna shells, length 25 cm 17 cm 15…

Assorted Large Seashells Collection

Large volute shell and two tonna shells, length 25 cm 17 cm 15 cm

Three conch shells, length 25 cm 15 cm 10 cm

Varying Sizes of Conch Shells

Three conch shells, length 25 cm 15 cm 10 cm

Two large conch shells, length 30 cm (2). Provenance: the Yeung…

Yeung Estate Conch Shells - 30 cm (2)

Two large conch shells, length 30 cm (2). Provenance: the Yeung Estate

Four tribal necklaces, boar tusk, shell, woven fibre, trade…

Papua New Guinea Tribal Necklaces

Four tribal necklaces, boar tusk, shell, woven fibre, trade bead and string, Papua New Guinea, the largest 19 cm wide

Royce McGlashen four small shell bowls, artist's name inscribed…

Shell Bowl Set by Royce McGlashen

Royce McGlashen four small shell bowls, artist's name inscribed to base, 8 cm width

Starfish, seahorse and three assorted shells, length 23 cm to 3…

Marine Treasures: Starfish, Seahorse, and Shells

Starfish, seahorse and three assorted shells, length 23 cm to 3 cm

A box of assorted sea shells

Seashell Sampler Box

A box of assorted sea shells

Five spider conch shells, sizes & condition varies, several…

Assorted Spider Conch Shells - Sizes and Conditions Vary

Five spider conch shells, sizes & condition varies, several chipped [5], length 12 - 28 cm

Ten freshwater oyster shells with freshwater pearls (10)

Freshwater Pearl Oyster Shells Set of 10

Ten freshwater oyster shells with freshwater pearls (10)

Three conch shell sculptures, shells stacked with a central…

Conch Trio on Stand

Three conch shell sculptures, shells stacked with a central stem on black stand. Tallest height 63 cm

24 assorted sea shells, small sizes

Mini Seashell Collection

24 assorted sea shells, small sizes

Crocodile shell dish and four other shells length 23 to 12 cm

Assorted Shell Collection with Crocodile Dish

Crocodile shell dish and four other shells length 23 to 12 cm