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Chippendale rococo style water gilded mirror, England, c. 1850, an elaborate gilded frame comprising 16 mirror plates, carved throughout with foliage, garlands, shells and c-scrolls, surmounted by a central cartouche flanked by finely carved ho-ho birds, t

A Seated Bulul, Hapao Village, Ifugao, Philippines, (early nineteenth century or earlier), carved hardwood and shells, 44 cm high. Provenance: William Beyer, Manila. Acquired from above by Dr Peter Elliott in the 1960s. Exhibited: Opening Exhibition Asian

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 very fine Louis XV commode, Parisian manufactured in matched fruitwood veneer, possibly olivewood. The D-shaped top elaborately crossbanded, masterly crafted with graduating tones and with central medallion, the ends with half-circle motifs. The commode

An important Barr Flight and Barr Worcester porcelain, marbled and shell decorated, set of four dishes, made for the Gordon Family, by John Barker, 1812. The set comprising two plate and two shaped dishes, each central roundel painted with various shells,

A pair of extraordinary ormolu candelabra. French 19th century. Provenance: The private collection of Violet Duleau, South-Yarra galleries, Melbourne. Gifted to Private Collection Melbourne. Then gifted to our current vendor, Melbourne. These extraordinary

A large Louis XV style ormolu mantel clock, 19th century, with maker's cartouche for Raingo Freres to dial, an impressively cast waisted clock with enamel number cartouches to the dial surmounted by an urn above a mascaron and decorated throughout with cha

Rare Fijian Club Madrali. A rare form with raised cone shaped nubbins on the top portion of the club which represent limpet shells or madrali the handle is deeply carved with a leaf shaped designs, six kill marks visible to shaft. Mid brown patina showing

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

An impressive oblong sterling silver tray, Philip Rundell, London, 1816, the elaborate cast border designed with shells, bouquets and acanthus leaves with two double scroll acanthus leaf handles, a coat-of-arms engraved to the centre bearing the motto 'Vig

A French Empire bronze and gilt bronze clock, 'Le Voyage de LAmour et du Temps' after a design attributed to Simon Boizot (1743-1809), 19th century modelled as a boat being steered by a cupid standing opposite a seated Father Chronos and resting against a

A Seated Bulul, Mayoyao Style, Ifugao, Philippines, (nineteenth century), carved hardwood and shells, 41.5 cm high. Provenance: William Beyer, Manila. Acquired from above by Dr Peter Elliott, in early 1960

A pair of rare and important hand painted clam shells depicting North Queensland Aboriginal scenes, 19th century, monogrammed M.G. approximate size 17 x 27 cm each

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

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

A Derby white 'dry-edge' porcelain pickle stand, modelled as three upturned bullmouth shells supported on a seaweed and shell encrusted base, circa 1750-55. Width: 13 cm. Provenance: The Robin Barkla collection

A George III sterling silver soup tureen, Benjamin Smith II and Benjamin Smith III, London, 1817 the body with cast and applied floral swags, raised on four scrolling shell form feet, having two scrolling handles emanating from acanthus, the domed cover wi

A superb rapier of 'Pappenheimer' type and of early 17th century date. Approx 115 cm overall in length with approx 105 cm straight blade. Wire bound grip with helically twisted overlay wire, the steel guard with wide swept quillons, bulbous pommel of octag

Set of six Eero Saarinen No. 150 pedestal tulip dining chairs for Knoll International white fibreglass arm shells on aluminium swivel base, recently restored. Provenance: Sir Roderick Carnegie, purchased from Marion Hall Best Collection, Woollahra.

A Helmet, North Central Ifugao, North Luzon, Philippines, (early twentieth century), carved hardwood and shells, 12.5 cm high (20.6 cm diameter). Provenance: William Beyer, Manila. Acquired from above by Dr Peter Elliott, in the 1970s. Exhibited: Opening E

A Poul Kjarholm PKO chair. C. 1952 Denmark. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen, limited release in 1997. Chair consists of two double curved black laquered beech wood shells. Manufactured rondel, number 263 from edition 600

An early Micronesian navigational map, known as stick Charts which were used to navigate the Pacific Islands by canoe. Made from straight and bent pieces of coconut fronds midribs and tied with sennit coconut fibre string, small Cowrie shells are tied in p

A pair of Angelo Cappellini Louis V style armchairs, finely hand carved with scrolls, shells, with pierced apron, finished with silver lacquer, deep buttoned back with red velvet upholstery, height 95 cm, width 95 cm, diameter 80 cm

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage lounge chair and ottoman model 670 and 671. Rosewood faced moulded plywood seat shells with black leather upholstery. Herman Miller labels attached to the underside

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Lounge chair and ottoman model 670 and 671 Walnut faced moulded plywood seat shells with custom red leather upholstery. Herman Miller labels attached to the underside and with booklet and certificate of authenticity

Patricia Urquiola Husk chair and footstool for B & B Italia, black Hirek hard shells with grey sectional fabric cushioning. Grey coated metal four point bases. Stamped to the underside of the shells. A pin can be removed from the underside of the chair tha

An early mask, Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea, (early twentieth century), cowrie shells, pearl shell, boar's tusks, bush string and resin on carved wood, 57 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

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

An antique French of Flemish verdure tapestry, early 18th century, depicting a fisherman in a small boat on a river drawing in his net amidst overhanging flowering trees, retaining the original border, the inner border of a continuous spiral design, the ou

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

Louis XV style giltwood mirror, 19th century, of rectangular shape, with moulded scrolls, shells and flowers, later mirror plate 108 x 84 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Pair of Scottish sterling silver wine coasters, mark of Robert gray & Son, Glasgow, 1845, each of circular shape with shell and scroll border, the sides with repousse decoration of shells, flowers and scrolls, hallmarked (2), height 5 cm diameter 17 cm. Pr

Jean Henric Petri. A silver and polychrome enamel pair cased verge pocket watch with mock pendulum Continental circa 1710, gilt full plate movement signed Jean Henric Petri, verge fusee escapement, Egyptian pillars with foliate capitals, the balance in the

Pair of George II sterling silver candlesticks, mark of William Cafe, London, 1759, each on a hexafoil form base chased with shells, with fluted and knopped stem, spool-shaped socket with later removable nozzles, hallmarked, one base engraved with a scratc

A fine Georgian sterling silver sugar basin, 1821 London, with maker's marks for Paul Storr, in the neoclassical style, a compressed footed basin with gadroons and shells to the rim, radiating gadroons to the lower body, and reed cluster high looping handl

A pair of George II-Style figured walnut elbow chairs, circa 1920, possibly by W. Charles Tozer, London, each with a vasiform splat with a shell-centred crest in relief between scrolling supports above the outswept open arms carved with eagle's head termin

A pair of Queen Anne parcel-gilt walnut side chairs, early 18th century, each with an open back centered on a baluster form splat with paper scrolls to the crest and waist, the shaped drop-in seat in needlework, raised on cabriole supports, stylized shells

A William lV silver entree dish, Paul Storr, London, 1833, oblong with gadrooned borders interspersed with shells and foliage, a coat-of-arms engraved to each side of the cover and a cast acanthus and lion mask head handle, 2090 gms, 29.5 cm wide, 24 cm de

Paul Bruce (Australian), shell mirror, white painted shells 95 x 70 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Swiss Vari-Color gold snuff box, c. 1800, 18ct yellow gold, of oval form with engine-turned decoration throughout within a border of laurel leaf garlands and shells, maker's mark 'B & M' beneath a crown, approx. Weight 58 grams height 2.6 cm length 5.6 cm.

Good George II sterling silver coffee pot, hallmarked, London, 1739, Ayme Videau, of tapering cylindrical form, with wooden scroll capped handle, hinged shallow dome cover and an acorn filial, engraved with delicate rococo scrolls and shells and a coat of

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

Large William IV sterling silver salver, mark of William Ker Reid, London, 1831, of shaped circular form with shell and scroll border, the body engraved with shells and foliate, on four scrolled feet, hallmarked, weight 3218 grams diameter 57 cm. Provenanc

Three Aboriginal pearl shells Adornments, Western Australia, engraved pearl shell, hair and natural earth pigments (3), each 16 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes

A Food Hook, Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, (early twentieth century), carved hardwood, shells, resin and natural earth pigments, 44 cm high. Provenance: Wayne Heathcote, Sydney. Acquired from above by Dr Peter Elliott, in the 1960s

A sterling silver biscuit barrel James Deakin & Sons Ltd / Sheffield / 1896, the scalloped shape clam shell opening, revealing intricate pierced hinged compartments. An inscription to the base of one of the shells reads 'Presented by the women of Glenelg t

A Continental gilded side table with marble top, c.1800 and later the frame border frieze and centre drawer decorated with carved cartouche and rococo style shells the front legs carved with lion head masks, scrolls and wreaths and lion paw feet. Height 86

A pair of painted shells, depicting an Aboriginal settlement by a river against a lush landscape. Signed MG to lower right. 18 x 29 cm

A large carved plaque, Kambot, Keram River, Papua New Guinea (early-mid twentieth century), carved hardwood, natural earth pigments and shells, 110 x 140 cm. Provenance: acquired from Ruth McNicoll

A very fine rapier of 'Pappenheimer' type and of early 17th century date, approx 135 cm overall with approx 115 cm straight blade. Wire bound grip, the steel guard with wide swept quillons, bulbous pommel, side shells, pierced with circles and stars and wi

Sterling silver oval shaped two handled, serving tray, hallmarked London 1899, by William Hutton & Sons, the tray is cast silver and decorated with an engraved, centre, having an inscribed presentation to 'Arthur L, Beart Esq. on His Retirement..' for serv

A superb Scottish sterling silver presentation salver, circular shape, the wide border decorated with flowers and leaves, shells, scrolls and masks, on 4 scroll feet, the centre engraved with foliage and scrolls, the inscription reads, presented by the Gen

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

A large collection of various shells and coral

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

A giant Nassa shell ring, 'Loloi', Tolai people, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, a hugely valuable shell ring use for bride price & other important traditional events, at ceremony, this ring containing many thousands of shells is broken apart & distributed,

Italian rococo style giltwood overmantel mirror, late 18th century, the rectangular mirror plate within a double surround carved with foliate scrolls and shells, the pediment profusely carved with scrolls, foliage and flowers, further adorned with four put

Georgian specimen wood inlaid music box or Carillon, c. 1830, playing twelve airs, the rectangular box with string inlaid decoration and musical trophy to front, sides decorated with shells, with key

A chalcedony necklace, featuring seven graduated conical shells interspaced by polished beads all of blue chalcedony in varying hues, total length 540 mm

A George III sterling silver entree dish resting on a Sheffield plate warming base, Richard Sibley, London, 1826, and the stand T & J Creswick, Sheffield the dish of rectangular form, with applied acanthus and reeded border to the top, surmounted by a remo

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 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 George II walnut lowboy, circa 1730, the rectangular top crossbanded in mahogany with a long drawer with an arch beneath, flanked by square drawers on cabriole legs carved with shells and acanthus, 74 cm high, 72.5 cm wide, 43 cm deep

Magnificent 19th century French giltwood and gesso three panel over mantle mirror, set with three arched mirrors, flanked by Corinthian columns, accented with highly carved floral and shell crest rail, alternating with gilt urns and shells, a/f, height 180

Portuguese silver tea and coffee service, mark of Porto, after 1938, comprising coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl, cream jug and oval tray, chased with shells and scrolling motifs, gilded interiors, hallmarked (5), approx. Weight 4555 grams

Iatmul orators stool, ancestral figure with boar tusk, and sea shell decorations, height 240 cm, a/f missing shells

A 19th century French Empire period sculptural ormolu bronze mantel clock, modeled as a cherub riding upon a mer-lion (a morse); its uplifted tail enfolds a drum shaped case with eight day striking movement, the dial with Roman numerals. The mechanism with

A George IV sterling silver four branch epergne stand heavily decorated with embossed vine leaves, scrolls and shells, engraved with a crest by Daniel Holy & Co, Sheffield, 1827, 33 cm high, 54 cm wide, 3680 grams. Provenance: Property originally of Thomas

French provincial cherrywood bombe secretaire commode, Bordeaux, 1780, fall-front desk enclosing a fitted interior with secret compartments, above serpentine body with two short drawers and two long drawers, apron carved with acanthus leaves and shells, on

George V large sterling silver salver, mark of Harrison Brothers & Howson, London, 1915, of circular form, with shells, scrolls and gadroon border, on four scrolled feet, hallmarked, weight 2260 grams diameter 46 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Paul Bruce (Australian), shell mirror, of rectangular shape, with white and black shells, 146 x 110 cm. Provenance: Christian Liaigre, Paris, France. Private collection, Sydney

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

A pair of George III mahogany hanging cupboards, circa 1800, with astragals to six panes and chequered stringing, the pediments with inlaid boxwood conch shells to medallions, 102 cm high, 58 cm wide

A Louis XVI style walnut, mahogany and bronze ormolu, marble top commode. Late 19th century. The chest has two full size drawers with single action key lock mechanism. The front and sides of the chest, are heavily decorated in applied ormolu bronze, includ

Pair of Royal Worcester Nautilus vases, c. 1879, slipcast glazed porcelain in the shape of shells sitting on coral, gilt, retaining factory stamps to bases (2), height 22 cm. Provenance: private Estate, Tasmania

Two bronze argand lamps in the form of ancient Rhytons, 19th century, the mouth of the horn surmounted by lotus leaf decoration, tapering to a dolphin's head from which the fuel tube and burner are attached, one raised on a circular base and one on a recta

Meissen 19th century 'The Capture of the Tritons' figure group modelled by J.J. Kandler, formed as Venus & her attendant kneeling on a rock, hauling a fishing net in which a protesting young triton has been caught among a catch of fish, Cupid to the side a

Two giant clam shells, approx. 62 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney

A Japanese World War II Shin Gunto Katana sword, 20th century, the hilt coated with ray skin with black cloth binding. The fuchi and kashira (sword furniture) of floral and grape design in Shakudo and soft metal relief work and the tsuba (handguard) in iro

A pair of large mid-20th century Maori carved panels, stylised figures, one with a fish to his mouth holding two paua shells, the other holding his forked tongue, deep relief. Dominant red paint with black highlights and further paua shell inserts to eyes.

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

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

James Edward. Shell mirror of rectangular, with applied shells

Nice old rapier, double edged blade with short multiple fullers, steel hilt well formed with double shells and finger rings. Wire bound grip, approx 105 cm overall

Venetian grotto giltwood armchair, of open escalope form with radiating flutes over scrolling dolphin form arms, raised on tapering legs carved as water reed girded shells, height 91 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Patricia Urquiola set of ten Lazy 05 high back dining chairs for B&B Italia, Thermoplastic material shells with chrome steel frames and sled bases. Green fabric upholstery. Stackable and retain their B&B Italia tags. Spain / Italy, designed 2005, 119 cm hi

Ten cut spiral conis shells on custom stands, Western Solomon Island, 18th-19th century; the smallest and slimmest of the shell valuables are hokata made from conis shells. These were less valuable and used in barter, marital rituals, as small compensation

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 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

An orators stool, Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea, a figural ceremonial stool carved from Kwila wood decorated with applied clay, money cowrie shells, woven fibre and vegetable pigment paint, 226 cm high. Other Notes: This artifact is known as an Orator's s

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 Victorian sterling silver tea and coffee set, 1868 London, with maker's mark for Daniel & Charles Houle. The lavish set comprising a coffee pot, teapot, sugar basin and milk jug, each with baluster body repousse and chased with flora, shells and scroll w

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

Georgian specimen wood inlaid music box or Carillon, c. 1830, playing twelve airs, the rectangular box with string inlaid decoration and musical trophy to front, sides decorated with shells, with key, height 26 cm 39 cm depth 20.5 cm. Provenance: Private C

A giant clamshell ring, 'Yua', a very large Yua, with perfect circular centre, decorated with fine and carefully graded nassa shells, woven onto a fibre band. These are used as currency and are very valuable; particularly important in bride price transacti

A Grainger's Worcester wall plaque with a finely painted view, circa 1820, a profusely moulded emerald green plaque with gilt enriched white acanthus, grapevines and shells, exquisitely painted with a sweeping vista of the Royal crescent, Bath, viewed acro