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An Italian bronze inkwell, mid 19th century, in the form of an urn with rams heads supported by three addorsed tritons in a basin of scallop shells on a shaped base, height 16.5 cm

A Roman rococo giltwood console table, mid 18th century, the Sienna marble top of shaped outline with moulded edge standing on a giltwood base composed of rocaille, shells and scrolls, the four cabriole legs terminating in scroll feet united by an X-stretc

A New Guinea, middle Sepik wild pig, woven sculpture with textiles, feathers, straw, shells and paint, 29 cm high, 65 cm wide, 34 cm deep

Two white tortoise shells, on stands, largest height 41 cm

A collection of ten painted bailer shells, Bartalumba bay, Groote Eylandt, Northern Territory, natural earth pigments on shell (no custom stands) lengths 6 cm to 13 cm. Provenance: attributed to Dick Nangabarra. Private collection, Queensland

Carved bone necklace, Chinese carved ivory hair pin, two carved timber dragon statues, Chinese carved ivory dog, Japanese pill box, bead and carved walnut shells, 19th and 20th century, (9 items), the hair pin 13 cm wide

A pair of sea turtle shells, length 39 cm and 41 cm

Papua New Guinea Pottery figure, seated figure with cowrie shells & iron chain, height 22 cm. Provenance: Estate of ray Hughes.

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.

A George III sterling silver footed monteith, probably by David Whyte, London, circa 1760-1770, the shaped border applied with a cast and chased scroll border with shells at intervals above chased scrollwork, on a stepped circular foot, 622 gms sterling si

A male New Guinea Sepik River carved and painted ceremonial figure (meat hook), with shells and textile, 93 cm long

Pair of Italian Ginori porcelain figural salts, in blanc de chine, the bowls in the form of shells, supported by figures in the form of half man and half fish, on rococo base, height 15 cm (2)

Late 19th century French giltwood and pietra dura table, with a rectangular pietra dura top, decorated with vases, jugs, pearl necklace and shells in semi precious stones, on a carved and turned support, on four outward sweeping legs accented with acanthus

Settee and pair of armchairs; late 19th century, probably by Butler of Dublin, in the Chippendale manner, each with an elaborate pierced and carved splat having scrolls, ribbons, oak leaves and acorns, the settee centred with a bird, the outswept arms carv

A collection of shells & coral including conch, clam

James Edwards (Australian), shell wall mirror, c. 2018, cowry shells and sea urchin spines, 108 x 80 cm

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

A 19th century William & Mary-style lace box, the hinged lid veneered with a parquetry of grained 'shells', crossbanded with thumb moulded edge. Similarly veneered sides with ogee foot moulding. 33 x 34 x 11.5 cm

An assortment of 42 glass beads, cowrie shell currency, and beads of various material, Shang and Zhou Dynasty, and later Varying sizes from 0.6 cm to 3.6 cm long (42). Cowrie shells were the most widely used currency during the Shang and Western Zhou dynas

A group of 11 gilt bronze 'cowrie shell' coins, Zhou dynasty, possibly the Jin, Lu, and Wei cultures with box, Approx. 2.8 cm long each (11). Provenance: C. C. Teng, Taipei, 28 February 1995, no. 002550 (label and receipt) Cowrie shells are amongst the ea

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

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

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

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

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

Verner Panton 'Fun 1TM' table lamp, the metal shells cast gently shadows move around the room with the slightest breeze or stroke of a hand. Denmark, designed 1960s, 42 cm high, 29 cm deep

Two Swarovski Crystal shells and a starfish all in original packaging

Three various large sea shells including conch, and melon type, length 26 cm melon shell

A Victorian gilt framed mirror, the ornate frame decorated in scrolls, flowers and shells, replacement mirror, old cracks and chipping to the gesso gilt frame. 90 x 100 cm.

Old Sheffield Plate oval tray. Eight crossed arrow mark for T and J Creswick, circa 1811. Shaped rim with moulded scallop shells. Crested with mythological beast. Length 53 cm. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.

Pair of George III sterling silver salvers mark of Ebenezer Coker, London, 1764 each of circular form with shells and scrolls rim, raised on three hoof feet, hallmarked (2), total weight 396 grams diameter 17 cm.

Paul Bruce (Australian) shell mirror, 20th century of rectangular form with applied shells, 105 x 85 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.

An Anglo Indian carved ebony armchair, second quarter 19th century, the broad top rail centred by carved shells with foliate scrolls between leaf carved and reeded uprights terminating in scrolling armrest supports, above a foliate carved front rail, on tu

Japanese netsuke, carved walrus ivory netsuke in the form of a cluster of shells, unusual Himetoshi

Chinese ivory and bone necklace with various figural carved beads, nut shells, and semi precious beads

Collection sea shells & coral pieces including 7 various sea shells; and 2 coral specimen pieces.

A Japanese Satsuma dish in the form of a large abalone shell, finely decorated with a figural landscape scene, the base with applied shells and barnacles, 11 cm high, 42.5 cm wide, 32 cm deep

Two Aboriginal necklaces, one made of coffee bush seeds, braided together, one made of shells. (2)

Large 800 silver butler's tray Wt 1936g 57 x 35 cm, with two scroll handles, moulded border with shells, marks 800 F1.A. And another

Two rare Lao ceremonial lacquer betel nut or rice baskets, 19th/Early 20th century, both of woven substrate covered in lacquer and gilding, with woven cotton brocade straps. One decorated with cowrie shells on the feet, the other with butterfly shaped feet

A set of eight Australian Georgian style dining chairs, by C.F. Rojo & Sons, circa 1940, comprising six dining chairs and two carvers, with vase splats, upholstered seats, one with tapestry, standing on possibly blackwood legs with nicely carved shells and

A carved rococo inspired console, the serpentine top above a heavily carved base incorporating carved shells, scrolls and foliate, standing on four legs united with a stretcher. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Po

A similar pair of clam shells, of typical form. Provenance: The contents from the Peninsula home of Sir Ian Potter and Lady Potter AC. The largest 23 cm high, 75 cm wide, 43 cm deep

A sterling silver tureen, by Garrard & Co, London, circa 1970, the edges decorated with shells and scrolls, engraved bands decorating the lid and lower body, raised upon scrolled feet, hallmarked to interior of lid and base, 2306gms sterling silver, 19.5 c

A neck adornment, Solomon Islands. Made from a large clam shell centred with a delicately cut tortoise shell overlay. On the reverse is two strings of tridacna shells. The neck cord is made from braided plant fibre. Length 22.5 cm, width 18.6 cm, depth 7.6

A Yoruba mask, Benin, Nigeria. Gelede masks are worn by male Yoruba dancers in honour of female living members of the community and passed female ancestors. The headpiece of the mask is made from wood and is highly pigmented with a red base and detailing i

An ancestral carving, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea. Carved from wood, the wooden bust has been painted black with the face detailed in a white/grey pigment. Cowrie shells for eyes and plant fibre cords at the ears and nose. Height 31.5 cm, width 15 cm

A Sepik skull rack, Papua New Guinea. Tradtionally used to display the skulls of slain enemies, but after the 1920s skulls of ancestors, over-modeled with clay, were hung with offerings such as betel nuts and shell money. These ritual maintained the connec

A Malangan figure, New Ireland. Malangan ceremonies are typically performed to honour the dead. This figure depicts a person with arms extended outwards and pointing fingers. Birds are often depicted with Malangan carvings. The figure has eyes made of shel

An antique Georgian silver mounted cowrie shell snuff box, probably Scottish, 18th century, the hinged lid engraved with shells and scrollwork motifs, inscribed John Rob/ Dunblaine/ 1760/ El. Not hallmarked., approximately 5 cm high, 8.5 cm long, 6 cm wide

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

A Marshall Islands stick Navigational chart, square shape with applied cowrie shells, 40 x 40 cm

Hornbill headhunters ornament, Asmat people, Papua New Guinea. The Papuan hornbill (Aceros plicatus) is a headhunting symbol. Its feathers and beak are used as ornamental elements in many regions of New Guinea. Hornbill skull highly decorated with shells,

An Ibeji maternity figure Nigeria. Carved and engraved hardwood decorated with shells and beads. Approx. length 21 cm

An unusual Regency style figural pocket watch stand, in the form of Mermaid, surrounded by gilt shells and a mythical creature, on white marble stand. Height 31 cm. (2)

A Malakula ancestral figure with Outstretched arms and splayed feet, Vanuatu, fibre, ochre, pigs tusks and shells, mounted on steel stande. Some damage to one hand, height 78 cm

A Man's ceremonial Girdle, Kamano people, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea, a traditional man's loin girdle, made of embossed and painted tapa, fibres; the front tapa strips are short, with a finer black skirt below; the back tapa strips are long; there

400Three large clam shells three large clam shells, the largest 48 cm long

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

Italian pietra dura octagonal side table, semi-precious hardstone inlays of birds, shells and foliage on ebonised legs, 42 cm dia

Arts & Crafts stained pewter oval wall mirror, with bevelled plate the simulated copper border embossed with sealife and shells and inset small green cabochons, 72 cm by 53

Three silver decanter tickets, embossed with shells, husks and scrolls, 'Bourbon', 'Scotch' and 'Milk', Birmingham 1965-67 by Cohen & Charles

An early 20th century Chinese carved ivory double dream shell, the connected shells enclosing an extensive scene of figures, animals and buildings. Raised on carved wood stand, length 12 cm

A Papua New Guinea Sepik River tribal mask, the clay mask built up over a tortoiseshell and decorated with shells, cassowary feathers and fibre trim. 23 x 25 cm.

A pair of contemporary handmade earrings, Christine Hafermalz-Wheeler. Features six bezel set round mixed cut pink sapphires of estimated total weight 1.10 carats. 18ct gold. Weight 7.53 grams. Length 4.8 cm, German born New Zealand based artist, Christine

A contemporary handmade diamond ring, Christine Hafermalz-Wheeler. 2008. Featuring one bezel set heart shape yellow diamond of estimated weight 0.20 carats. 18ct gold. Weight 13.37 grams. Ring size T, German born New Zealand based artist, Christine Haferma

A contemporary handmade diamond bangle, Christine Hafermalz-Wheeler. 2008. Features two bezel set heart shape yellow diamonds and one round brilliant cut diamond of estimated total weight 0.50 carats. 18ct gold. Weight 34.67 grams. Size 6.5 cm, German born

A contemporary one of a kind handmade brooch by Christine Hafermalz-Wheeler. 2007. Features a 6.3 x 2.6 cm freeform botroidal agate, one bezel set 10 x .7 cm, opal and three bezel set .4 cm, cabochon cut fire opals. 18ct gold and sterling silver. Weight 42

A pair of Chinese Wucai/famille verte dragon bowls, Kangxi period (1661-1722), finely decorated in wucai enamels, to the exterior with a scene of a carp leaping the dragon gate to both sides, the dragons with four claws, and to the interior with a flaming

James Edwards (Australian), shell wall mirror, c. 2018, purple cowrie shells and sea urchin spines, 125 x 82 cm.

Delightful Lalique 'Cancale' glass vase, of flared form with a rounded rim, the exterior decorated continuously with shells in relief, on a circular foot, in clear and frosted glass, incised Lalique France to base, height 30 cm

Royal Worcester blanc de chine Nautilus vase, with the shell supported in a coral branch, raised on a base with shells, height 21 cm

19th century Royal Worcester Nautilus shell vase, the shell shaped bowl with lizard, perched on a coral branch surrounded by shells on circular foot, a/f, height 23 cm

Pair of large clam shells including: 2 large clam shells, (diameter 45 cm approx, each)

Italian sterling silver table mirror, 20th century, in the rococo taste, chased with scrolls, feathers and shells, Italian control marks, 48 x 40 cm

A fine Isaac Roberts gilt metal Plunge repeating pair cased watch, the quarter repeating movement with pierced and engraved gilt balance cock, round pillars, signed Isaac Roberts, London, numbered 1139. With a gilt metal dust cover signed and numbered, whi

Vintage collection Paryphania shells & other

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

Four Victorian upholstered chairs, shaped shield backs, deeply carved with scrolls and shells, resting on cabriole legs, height 91 cm, width 46.5 cm, depth 43 cm

A Papua New Guinea ancestral mask, in carved wood with ochre pigment and inset shells. Length 53 cm, width 20 cm

Two giant clam shells, 20th century, 25 cm wide

A quality Sheffield Plate Candlewick Trimmer with tray, 1820s, with maker's mark for Gilbert, the heavy 'Close' plated set cast in the rococo manner with shells and leafy embellishments to the tray and with engraved enrichments, the wick trimmer with King'

Pair of Chinese carved mother of pearl shells on hardwood stands

Three shellwork pictures, one depicting a pair of parrots in flowering branches, another of two birds in an oval basket mount and a flower arrangement in shells.

A shell encrusted seascape, the circular frame with convex glass enclosing a view of a sailing boat with coral, seaweed and shells to the foreground, early 20th century, diameter 28 cm

A shell Art map of Tasmania Strut mirror and an Indonesian silver mounted abalone shell, the mirror with various shells and a mother of pearl and silver map above the plate, the abalone with foliate chased mounts. (2), mirror 19 x 17 cm

A pair of shell encrusted miniature slippers, with green velvet trim and handwritten inscription: 'Made by the aboriginals at the La Perouse camp Sydney NSW Australia' and 'A pair of shoes for Wee Grannie', and a string of shells, early 20th century. (3)

A late Victorian Sailor's Valentine, the rectangular frame encrusted with shells, having a typical geometric arrangement to the centre, height 58 cm, width 68 cm, depth 5 cm

Two Broome souvenir shells, a baler shell lamp painted to the interior with pearling boats on a mulga wood base and another smaller shell painted with a scene of Broome, height of lamp 31 cm

A Victorian silver plate epergne, the triform base of scrolls and shells with presentation inscription, 'To papa and Mamma on their silver wedding day from their children and Grandchildren 14th August 1870' rising to a naturalistically modelled tree fern w

A group of four carved emu eggs and two half eggs, with scenes of aboriginal camps, a native stockman, a child with a kangaroo, an Australian coat of arms, a kangaroo and an emu and two uncarved half shells. (8)

Collection of mineral specimens, shells and fossils

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

A Dayak baby carrier, Kenyah people, early to mid 20th century, intricately decorated with glass beads in a mask and scroll motif with applied cowrie shells. 28 cm high, 37 cm wide, 17 cm deep. Other Notes: the Dayak baby carrier fulfils several functions,

Scrimshaw whales tooth, man blowing large sea shells, 15.5 cm high,

James Edwards (Australian) shell mirror, c. 2016 painted shells