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A Victorian silver plate Sweet meat dish, 19th century, with maker's mark for James Dixon & Sons, the sweet meat dish in the form of three conjoined scallop shells raised on petite snail shell feet, the central stem handle of foliate form surmounted by two

Giant clam shell bracelet, 'Bakiha', c. 1930. Made from the upper, whiter sections of fossilized Tridacna squamosal shells. Provenance: Collected from a village on Gizo Island in the Western District of the Solomon Islands, c. 1975. Labels: Also known as '

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

William Ferry (act. circa 1879-1921). A pair of slip cast hand-finished glazed earthenware red nautilus shells, stamped WF, VAP 26 cm high, For a similar example: Kevin Fahy, Australian Art Pottery: 1900 - 1950, Casuarina Press 2004, p. 158, plate. no. 146

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

Woven Crocodile. A woven cane body over modelling a small crocodile skull with clay eyes, inset with cowrie shells. Papua New Guinea. Length 105 cm. Width 18 cm.T. Clemence Collection, New Zealand

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

New Britain Stone Headed Club. Large orthodox mace form with stone head surrounded with inlaid shells, rich brown patina. Length 130 cm. Width 8 cm. Provenance: T. Clemence Collection, New Zealand

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 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 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

An Early Trumpet, Chambri Lakes, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, (circa 1900), carved hardwood and cowrie shells, 43 cm long. Provenance: Wayne Heathcote, Sydney. Acquired from above by Dr Peter Elliott, in the 1960s

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 collection of nine old Kina pearl shell pectoral ornaments, Southern Highlands and Papuan Gulf areas,Papua New Guinea; gold lipped pearl shells were highly valued among most of the tribes on mainland New Guinea . They were traded up from the coast, when

Twenty one pieces cut spiral Conis shells, Western Solomon Islands, 18th - early 19th century; the smallest and slimmest of the shell are 'Hokata' made from onus shells. These were less valuable and used in barter, marital rituals, as small compensation tr

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

Paul Bruce shell mirror of rectangular shape, with applied painted shells. Height 100 cm. Width 82 cm

A Papua New Guinea spirit mask, painted with coloured pigments and adorned with cowrie shells and pig's tusks. Length 62 cm

A Papua New Guinea spirit mask painted with coloured pigments and adorned with cowrie shells and pig's tusks. Length 53 cm

An unusual spherical hanging light shade made from shells, leadlight & glass, early 20th century. 24 cm diameter

An impressive white shell mirror, decorated with various species of shells including spider conch, tonna, scallop and rare candle staghorn. 135 x 105 cm

James Edward. Shell mirror of rectangular, with applied shells

A large collection of various shells and coral

A Georgian style mahogany wall mirror, early 19th century, with bevelled glass mirror framed inside boxwood inlay stringing, and veneered continuous leafy border. The top and bottom mirror decorated with inlay work depicting sea shells. Height 101 cm; widt

A fine, old authentic Karahut figure, Abelam people, north of the middle Sepik river, woven from hibiscus bark twine and sennit fibre, decorated with boar's tusks, small nassa shells with applied ochre and charcoal paints, 33 cm

A Papua New Guinea Warriors charm Karahut, Abelam people, Prince Alexander Mountains, plaited vegetable fibre figure outlined in nassa shells, round shell eyes flanking head, 22.5 cm high

A fine Coalport specimen shell painted porcelain plate, attributed to Thomas Baxter, circa 1890, the central well finely painted with shell specimens, the rim with cartouche of shells within raised C scroll borders, hand painted verso the Latin names of th

Royal Worcester pair of Nautilus shell vases cradled in a branch of coral, raised on a rocky base moulded with shells, the blush coloured ground burnished with gilt, shape number 101, dated 1912. Condition good, some wear to the gilding. Height 16.5 cm

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

A Rene Lalique 'Coquilles' opalescent cut glass wall light sconce, the half round form with two moulded shells in relief, with original metal bracket supporting the shade at three points, on later wooden bracket, engraved wheel cut signature. Model #2008 c

Large Masons pottery charger decorated with shells, 40 cm approx

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 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 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

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

Good old rapier, blade of elliptical section with short fullers engraved 'Jacob Broch ihm Solingen' Steel mounted very finely bound grip. Very wide cross guard, engraved double shells, approx 115 cm overall.

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

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

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 seven piece Continental silver and glass Sweet set, with a central pedestal bowl and six small conforming bowls, repousse decorated and chased with rococo shells and floral motifs to the deep gilt washed bowls bowls, the original glass liners with a star

Two nautilus shells, the largest 14 cm

Collection 6 various Seashells, including black lipped South Sea pearl, paua, cameo; mabe pearl shell; & two other small mabe shells.

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

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

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

A pair of silver plate wall sconces. Extensively decorated with shells, flowers and a central figurehead, each with two candle holders. Height 38 cm. Width 29 cm.

Trench Art: Pair of World War I period artillery shells with floral motifs. 30 cm

A Victorian ormolu and mother-of-pearl scent bottle holder, the decorative brass base set with four small shells, supporting two larger shells which open to reveal a stand holding four small glass scent bottles, with small round brass handle to top. Height

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.

A 19th century pearl and diamond necklace; featuring three scallop shells each set with a central natural pearl and 24 rose cut diameter a 19th century pearl and diamond necklace; featuring three scallop shells each set with a central natural pearl and 24

Pair of World War I trench art vases made from artillery shells. (2)

Pair of World War I trench art vases with fluted bodies, made from artillery shells(2)

An Edwardian mahogany specimen cabinet, the glazed door opens to reveal four drawers, each drawer with various sized compartments some of which have the bird egg specimens and some with remains of shells, 31 cm x 25 cm x 34 cm

Royal Worcester Evesham dinner set, comprising of 2 oval casserole dishes with lids, 1 oval dish with lid, 2 round casserole dishes with lids, 1 oval serving dish, 8 dinner plates, 8 side plates, 8 entree dishes with lids,8 entree dish saucers, 8 salmon sh

Five various shells conch mother of pearl largest, measures 30 cm

A Victorian Queen Anne style mahogany two seater couch late 19th century. The couch is decorated with scrolls and shells in the Queen Anne style, upholstered in green velvet covering. Height 92 cm; width 110 cm; Depth 70 cm

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

A table lamp with a pearl shell panel and Hawaiian dancers, set in a walnut frame. 20 cm high. Together with two smooth, spotted mollusc shells

Chinese carved gilt wood scene of a warrior on horseback surrounded by figures. Surmounted by carved shells and surrounded by an ebonised frame. 19 x 24.5 cm

Rene Lalique, Coquilles bowl opalescent glass moulded with shells, acid etched stamp to base 'R. Lalique France'. Diameter 16 cm

Worcester porcelain trough made for Phillips & Pearce, 155 Bond Street, with diamond registration, the trough with shells, coral and surmounted by a maiden, the two accompanying ribbon troughs also with the Phillips and Pearce mark and diamond registration

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

Box of shells

An American silver match case embossed with shells and scrolls; sterling.

Warren Tippett, ceramic bowl inset with coloured shells raised on a metal stand (1992). Diameter 58 cm

Collectors cabinet with shells, approx 69 cm high, 76 cm wide, 40 cm deep

Two decorative domes full of shells and starfish, each approx 22 cm high

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

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

A collection of green Majolica plates and platters, approximately 25 pieces together with two decorative shells

Pair of Victorian carved cameo shells (2)

Two various African Fetish figures. Standing male figure with nails; & basic flat faced figure with shells. Height 38 cm (tallest)

Three cameo shells, Italian, Naples 19th century, 16 to 20 cm high

A pair of carved and pierced mother-of-pearl shells, circa 1900, each carved with a woman and child reading in a garden setting with bamboo, flowering plants and trees on a pierced cloud scroll ground, wood stands, (4), 22.5 cm wide

A Papua New Guinea seated figure. Decorated with red ochre, sea shells, feathers, pig tusks and vegetable fibre skirt. Height 100 cm

An 800 silver salver 20th century, Continental hallmarks in the Georgian style, with shells motifs and scrolling edge design. Diameter 34.5 cm.weight 938grams

Three shell and silver salts and matching nips, early to mid 20th century, some with maker's mark for Golding. The souvenir salts and nips from Tasmania, with sea shells held in silver wire work baskets with little state emblems attached, the nips conformi

A Peruvian .900 silver shell shaped dish, mid 20th century, with maker's marks for Welsch, with llama emblem. Embossed as a clam shell with ribs, beading and a scalloped rim, having a shaped gallery embossed with flowers, leaves and scrolls, the whole rais

Rancoulet, Ernest (1870-1915). 'Reine Des Ondes', in spelter and depicting a semi clad fairy riding a cresting wave, with shells at her feet, supported on a round base with fish motifs; with title plaque to base and inscribed signature to reverse of wave.

Vintage Chinese shell hanging ornament, with cowrie shells, 54 cm high approx

Papua New Guinea Anthromorphic war Charms. Woven string, shells and tusks. Ochre decorated. Abelam. Height 36 cm

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

A box of assorted sea shells

Two Oriental carved mother of pearl shells, each with carved scenes. Diameter 19 cm (average)

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

A Tibetan bronze counter-flowing kettle and pouch, the kettle embossed with a seated Buddhist monk on both sides reserved against a profusely decorated field of Indian lotus, the spout issuing from a demon's mouth, the handle in the shape of a arching lion

Three tortoise shells, 12 cm long, 9.5 cm long, 7.5 cm long, (3)

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

French oak parquetry top extension dining table, the table has two pull-out leaves extending from a six, seater to eight seater place setting, the base is decorated with carved shells and scrolls, with elongated cabriole style legs, with acanthus leaf, foo

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

Camaroon skirt, glass beads and Cowrie shells, mounted on stand. Provenance: ex-Michael green collection. Michael green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, in

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

France Jouets mounted articulated truck with artillery gun, army green cab, back and gun, decals to cab, searchlight, 3 x metal shells, in illustrated yellow and blue box with instructions (E box G)

Two sailor engraved shells, 19th century, one engraved Toad Miller, dated 1893, the other engraved Marry Christmas, 8 cm high, 7.5 cm wide

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 Continental silver carving set, the Solingen marked blade and tines both gilt washed, the hollow shaped handles reeded and with shells and lambrequin designs; hallmarked 800 to handles. total weight 207gr. Length 29 cm. (knife) 26 cm. (fork)