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Northern African Warriors antique brass purse decorated with beads & shells. Bought in Jordan, length of vessel 19 cm

Tasmanian Aboriginal triple string Mariner shell necklace having a cream opalescent finish, comprising over five-hundred shells, length 88 cm

Pair of World War II Australian Military Forces trench art Egyptian scene cannon shells

A Florentine style gilt wall mirror in the rococo style with portrait masks, shells and scrolls and circular centre mirror height 135 cm, width 110 cm

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.

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

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

Hans Muller (Austrian, 1873- 1937), Art Nouveau bronze desk set, comprising an inkwell modelled as Poseidon emerging from the waves holding conch shells which form the inkwells, and two figural candlesticks, each modelled as an Oceanide holding a conch she

Two tortoise turtle shells, (2), length 69 cm, 45 cm

Three Chinese carved mother-of-pearl shells, each depicting figures in landscapes, on carved wooden stands (3), approx. Height 33 cm

An old terracotta chimney pot, a plain column supporting shaped top decorated with scallop shells and scrolls, substantial chipping and cracks but commensurate with age. Height 83 cm

A Papua New Guinea tribal mask with pigment decoration, tiny cowrie shells, fibre and cassowary feathers. Length 45 cm

A pair of small Victorian spill holders, in the shape of lady's boots, encrusted with shells. Height 11 cm

The Orontes, a pair of folk art painted pearl shells in glass domes, late 19th century, 26 cm high

Rococo revival silver ewer heavily chased with scrolls and shells marked 916 silver Lisbon 1886-1938 285g, 20 cm high ex handle

A late 19th century George Jones Majolica dolphin scalloped dish, modelled as intertwined dolphins and scallop shells, 24.5 cm long

A Verlys frosted amber glass sea life bowl, circa 1930s, a low glass bowl moulded with frosted and clear sea creatures, starfish, urchins, seaweeds, barnacles, with shells serving as feet; relief mark of Verlys France to centre of bowl, height 6 cm, diamet

Naval English bullet shell vase NK2 no. 075144, with brass bucket made out of parts of naval Ship shells, height 17 - 23 cm

A silver comport, the shallow dish with scalloped rim moulded with shells and leaf motifs raised on a knopped stem from a circular spreading foot. Sheffield 1926 by Walker & Hall. 450gms. Diameter 20.5 cm

Wedgwood Majolica footed jardiniere, of circular form, decorated with garlands and shells, in tones of brown, yellow and pink raised on three scrolled feet, factory makers marks verso, diameter 24 cm

A child's Vest, inlaid with lapis lazuli & glass beads, Central Asia, double sided, laden with coins, silver amulets, bells & cowrie shells attached to different coloured fabric textures, weight 0.976 kg, length 90 cm, width 47 cm

Large Australian shellwork covered box, of rectangular shape, applied with various shells (A/F), height 28 cm width 49 cm depth 33 cm. Provenance: John Hawkins Antiques, Tasmania. Collection of George and Adisa Pompei, Sydney

A New Guinea statue, decoraated with natural ochres, shells and natural fibres, Tambanum village, Sepik river, PNG, 142 x 52 cm

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 Chinese Blanc-de-Chine Guanyin, the contemplative figure with downcast eyes, in flowing long robes and jewels and holding a lotus stem, raised upon a wave like globular base encrusted with shells and a vase with a 'Buddha's hand' citron; impressed marks

George II sterling silver waiter, hallmarked London, 1748, Hugh Mills, with pie crust border decorate with shells set on three c scroll feet, total weight 230grams, diameter 17.5 cm

French oil lamp with shells in reservoir, 58 cm high

Iatmul bone dagger, Sepik River, clay head, with boar tusks, shells & feather decorations, 56 cm, (A/F: small chip to tusk)

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

A pair of clam shells. Height 33 cm

A large Continental porcelain centrepiece, raised on three cherub form feet. An Angel with trumpet surmounted on a two tier, tri-shell dish, with trailing rose motif, three cherubim with floral relief and horn of Plenty shells and heightened in gilt. Heigh

A giant Clamshell ring, 'Yua', a large YUA, with perfect circular centre, decorated with fine and carefully graded nassa shells, woven onto a fibre band. This YUA also has the cut designs on one edge, sometimes interpreted as the hornbill beak. These are u

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 Sepik ancestral figure, in squatting form, decorated with cowrie shells & human hair, middle Sepik river, Papua New Guinea, height 99 cm

An Angoram ancestral figure, in fretwork design decorated with cowrie shells and cassowary feathers, Angoram village, Sepik river, Papua New Guinea, height 141 cm

A Chinese Wucai jar, 20th century, painted with flying horses interspersed with rockwork and breaking waves on a scrolling ground scattered with conch shells and flower heads, wood cover, 29.1 cm high

A rare Copeland & Garrett Felspar porcelain cup and saucer, circa 1835, pattern 5528, the pedestal cup with lappet borders and an ear form handle superbly decorated with butterflies and a gilt enriched moulded reserve with shells and corals upon an aqua gr

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

Royal Worcester blanc de chine Nautilus shell vase cradled in a branch of coral, raised on a rocky base moulded with shells. Height 21 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

A George III pair of silver open salts, Paul Storr, London, 1811, gadrooned rims interspersed with shells and foliage, gilded interiors, engraved crest to side, acanthus and scroll headed lion paw feet, 410 gms, 10 cm diameter

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

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

An old wooden platter, on purpose built stand, used to present cone shells (new mwali) to Kaileuna Chiefs at end of the communal cone fishing competiton Vinau, purchased from Chief Katubai on Kaileuna Island, Trobriand Islands Papua New Guinea, mentioned i

A Talipun Bride Price, woven fibre figure with outstretched arms and shells attached to a turbo shell base, Yangaru region, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, 37 x 38 x 21 cm

A female ancestral figure, in squatting form with malevolent expression, human hair on head and decorated with cowrie shells, plastic buttons and woven fibre binding, Japandai village, Sepik river region PNG. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John

A garden marker, heavily weathered with arms curled up on torso, shells inserted in eyes and navel, some damage to feet A/F, Sulawesi Indonesia. Provenance: The Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu collection, height 79 cm

A silk tie by Hermes, styled with blue shells on a yellow background, boxed

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

Sterling silver nautilus dish, with dolphin figural stem & shells in repousse to base, stamped 925 along with makers marks, 498g approx., 16 cm high

An American block & shell carved mahogany knee-hole desk, 19th century, the top with moulded edge above long drawer with three carved shells, the central recessed door with shell carving flanked by two pedestals of drawers with blocked ends and moulded bas

Fine and rare Cook Island 'Ei Tomai Pare - Hatband tubular in shape with tightly threaded pink and white shells diameter21 cm

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

Two giant clam shells

A Victorian Old Sheffield plate twin handled footed terrine, decorated with shells & scrolling vines, family crest 'Spare Naught' to exterior, 24 x 49 cm

A Rene Lalique 'Coquilles' salad bowl, c.1930s, decorated with overlapping opalescent shells, etched 'R. Lalique France no 3200' to base, diameter 24 cm

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 pair of girandole gilt wood mirrors, French, 19th century, embellished with masks, shells and flower pods, with original plates, 78 cm high

An oak centre table, circa 1900, the rectangular table of serpentine profile with a vigorous medullary rays to the top, a shaped skirt with relief carved rococo shells and scrolls, raised on elegant sweeping cabriole legs with acanthus embellished knees. H

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.

A George III mahogany satinwood inlaid double pedestal sideboard, circa 1,800 with back rail inlaid with shells above two drawers flanked by further drawers and cupboards, 110 cm high, 287 cm wide, 57 cm deep

A Victorian gilt over mantle mirror, 19th century. an arched mirror in a timber and gesso frame with gadroon and beaded detailing having a shield style crest with flora and shells, and with the original glass. Height 170 cm. Width 114 cm

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 Louis XIV style, upholstered walnut armchair 19th century, recently upholstered in linen decorated with carved shells and scrollwork to frame. Height 104 cm

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

A hand-knotted Afghan Chobi with famous Ghazni wool of floral and geometric design vegetable dyed and washed once with tea leaves and walnut shells to give the rug a natural and aged look. 242 x 306 cm

A set of eight Nautilus shells, 20 cm wide

A fine Victorian rococo revival Christening mug, 1853 London, with maker's mark for James Charles Edington, of ogee profile with a waisted foot and scrolling ear form handle, richly embossed and chased with flowers, shells and scale forms, an engraved cart

Dutch marquetry cabinet, 18th/19th century, the rectangular inlaid top decorated with swags, shells and birds over a long drawer, above a pair of doors with similar inlaid decoration, raised on moulded block feet, height 81.5 cm width 77.5 cm depth 42 cm

Shell wall mirror, rectangular frame decorated with assorted white shells, height 75 cm width 60 cm

A gold charm bracelet, fancy curb link chain, various charms including shells and boats; 9ct gold. Weight 23.3g.

A cased Alfred Clayton 12 gauge double barrel under-lever hammer gun, 30-inch barrel, browned decoratively twist patterned, engraved to the concave rib: 'A Clayton Southampton'. The signed lock plates and steel fittings engraved en suite with acanthus scro

A pair of scrimshaw sailors love tokens, the shells engraved engraved 'To Ada Miller' dated 1883 the other engraved 'Merry Christmas, 8 cm high, 7.5 cm wide

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

Two World War I brass shells converted into three legged tables with drawers, approx 13 cm high & 12 cm high (2)

Two Colin Heaney studio glass shells Cape Byron Hot Glass, 6 cm long approx., numbered bases

A sterling silver three piece tea service 1898/9 Chester, with makers marks for Nathan & Hayes. The boat shaped service comprising a teapot, creamer and sugar bowl, repousse worked and chased with flora and shells in the rococo revival manner to panels bet

A black lacquer tray on stand decorated with shells and flower heads, 50 cm high, 78 cm wide, 58 cm deep

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

Bridal wealth Veil / ornament (ambusap), middle Sepik river area, this finely woven and shell decorated ornament was worn on the head during bridal ceremonies and is also an important form of traditional shell wealth that are family heirlooms. It is made f

Two Lumi shell wealth Mats (poli), [2], Lumi area, Wape Culture, Torricelli Mountains, West Sepik Province,Papua New Guinea, These important wealth objects were used as a currency during bride payments, they consist of hundreds of tiny nassa shells individ

A fine wealth Billum, Sepik river area, finely woven bush fibre string bag, ochre painted and highly decorated with shell wealth items, including: Nassa shells, Bailer shell, Cowrie shells and Conis shell discs. See the field photo of similar wealth billum

A Massim Kula object, Milne Bay Province,Papua New Guinea, together with a Massim Chief's lime gourd with fine shell money & pig tusk stopper, [2], finely made from Conis and Cowrie shells and decorated with pink shell money discs and fibre binding. The Ku

Three old Kina shells in original bark Wallets, Mendi Valley, Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea, [3], all fine early pre-European examples, 19th century. These were very important wealth objects with a long history of use in traditional exchang

Pay back doll Mendi Valley, Southern Highlands,Papua New Guinea, a finely made fibre doll that is old enough to have been used for ritual purposes. In older times if a person was killed by an enemy, the family of the slain person would make an effigy of th

A fine Eastern Highlands figure with fine body ornaments & a feather headdress, for similar examples refer to the Stan Moriarty collection at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. His collection was exhibited in 'Plumes && pearl shells, Art of the New Guinea

Gourd head, from Enga or Southern Highlands Province, this beautifully made and decorated display head was collected at the mount Hagen show in 1985. A similar example is in the Stan Moriarty collection at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, it was exhibit

Two old Conch shell Trumpets, [2], unknown pacific origin, possible New Guinea or Polynesia. The smaller one comes in its own woven bag and the larger with a finely woven rope handle with shell decoration. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. Shells only 19

A ceremonial headdress, Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands Province, finely made from bark cloth and resin over a cane frame, decorated with croix seeds, shells, feathers and ochre painted. This type of headdress was unique to the Wahgi Valley clans. See simi

A ceremonial headdress, Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands Province, finely made from bark cloth and resin over a cane frame, decorated with croix seeds, shells, feathers and ochre painted. This type of headdress was unique to the Wahgi Valley clans. See simi

Large Papua New Guinea mask limewash decorations, inlaid kauri shells and boar tusk nose piercing, bird feather head fringing, 77 cm length

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.

A rare antique 19th century Yoruba tribe carved ivory elephant tusk horn pipe, as used for ceremonies, fitted with a wood collar carved in relief with cowrie shells, spiders and symbols, the tusk section incised with bands of beetles and spirit figures, te

A rare antique 19th century Yoruba tribe carved ivory elephant tusk horn pipe, as used for ceremonies, fitted with a wood collar carved in relief with cowrie shells with petals and cross hatching, the tusk section incised with bands of figures in head dres

A headdress (chiwara), Bambara, Mali (early-mid twentieth century), carved hardwood, animal hide, nails, shells, rattan and tin, 115 cm high

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