Fossils, Minerals & Natural Sciences


Antiques & Decorative Objects

20 March 2025 13:00
Venue: Online & at Duggleby Stephenson, York, YO19 5GF

Discover timeless treasures in our Antiques & Decorative Objects sale, featuring an eclectic mix of antique & contemporary ceramics, glass, objets d'art, lighting, and a variety of collectables and decorative homewares.

Our upcoming sale showcases an exceptional range of Chinese ceramics, including a Qing Dynasty famille rose vase (Lot 6014) richly decorated with bats and peaches, a Yen Yen blue and white vase (Lot 6018) in the Kangxi style with a serene lake landscape, and Poh Chap Yeap’s elegant celadon ceramics (Lot 6089). Other highlights include a Favaro Cecchetto ceramic leopard (Lot 6114), a WWI Princess Mary gift tin with original contents (Lot 6127), and a Swedish Gustaf V gold medal (Lot 6140). A Papua New Guinea ceremonial axe (Lot 6181) appears alongside its 1954 literary reference, while sports collectors can vie for a signed England rugby shirt (Lot 6181) featuring Martin Johnson and Will Greenwood.

Whether you're looking to add depth to your collection, find that perfect decorative item for your home or uncover hidden gems for resale, this auction promises a diverse selection of items that cater to every taste and interest.

Join us for an opportunity to acquire distinctive pieces of both past and present, browse the catalogue and get bidding today.

Viewings

Tuesday 18th March 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 19th March 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 20th March from 9am



Buyer's premium 25.00% plus VAT.

In-house post & packing available - see individual lots for prices.

Items to be paid for Thursday, 27 March and collected by Thursday, 27 March

Our Fossils, Minerals & Natural Sciences department offers treasures from the natural world. From exquisite mineral specimens and fascinating fossils to unique geological artifacts, each item is selected for its scientific significance, rarity and beauty.

LOT 3280

Fossilised fish (Knightia alta); three freshwater fish in single matrix from the prehistor...

Offer Guide £500-1,000

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LOT 3264

Fossilised fish (Knightia alta); freshwater fish in single matrix from the prehistoric sys...

Offer Guide £250-300

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LOT 1038

Pair of polished ammonite plate, formed of individual ammonites age; Jurassic period, D17cm

Offer Guide £160-260

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LOT 3241

Fossilised fish (Knightia alta); freshwater fish in single matrix from the prehistoric sys...

Offer Guide £150-250

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LOT 3249

Fossilised fish group in a single matrix; shoal of fossilised fish (Knightia alta), age; E...

Offer Guide £180-220

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LOT 3270

Fossilised fish group in a single matrix; shoal of fossilised fish (Knightia alta), age; E...

Offer Guide £150-200

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LOT 3257

Fossilised fish group in a single matrix; shoal of fossilised fish (Knightia alta), age; E...

Offer Guide £100-200

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LOT 5202

Large agate crystal geode cluster, in blue, brown and cream tones, H18cm

Estimate £120-160

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LOT 6178

Pair of vases, of baluster form upon a stepped foot, with shell inclusions within the lime...

Offer Guide £100-150

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LOT 3243

Septarian dish, with a calcite centre and argonite/siderite lines within limestone rock an...

Offer Guide £100-150

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LOT 3242

Large calcite sphere, D14cm

Offer Guide £100-120

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LOT 3260

Pair of purple agate slices, polished with rough edges raised upon gilt metal stands, H26cm

Offer Guide £50-100

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LOT 5224

Polychrome jasper specimen egg, in creams, browns and earthy tones, upon a wooden stand, H12cm

Estimate £70-100

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LOT 5325

Three polished brown agate geodes, largest H13cm, L18cm

Offer Guide £50-80

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LOT 5186

Pair of Dugway geode, natural edged bookends, in purple tones, H16cm

Estimate £50-80

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LOT 3258

Two Crinoid slabs, age; Mississippian period, location; Gilmore City Formation, Iowa, larg...

Offer Guide £50-80

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LOT 5213

Agate geode, with quartz crystals druzy, in earthy tones, H13cm

Estimate £50-70

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LOT 5192

Agate crystal geode cluster, with crystals to the centre, in brown and grey tones, H8cm

Estimate £50-70

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LOT 5350

Polished petrified wood dish, some growth rings still visible, texture to edge, H5cm L24cm

Offer Guide £30-60

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LOT 5207

Pair of fossilised coral mosaic vases, of hexagonal form, H46cm

Estimate £40-60

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LOT 5137

Pair of blue red slices, polished with rough edges, H14cm

Estimate £30-60

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LOT 5410

Pair of angelite spheres upon gilt metal stands, H8cm, D6cm

Offer Guide £40-60

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LOT 5408

Pair of cinnabar spheres, upon gilt metal stands, H9cm D6cm

Offer Guide £40-60

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LOT 5407

Petrified wood tree trunk/branch, sliced in cross-section with textured edge, H20cm

Offer Guide £20-50

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LOT 5136

Five blue agate slices, polished with rough edges, H9cm, L7cm

Estimate £30-50

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LOT 5132

Agate crystal geode cluster, with crystals to the centre, in brown and grey tones, H7cm

Estimate £30-50

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LOT 5327

Four polished blue agate geodes, largest H10cm, L18cm

Offer Guide £30-50

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LOT 5174

Agate crystal geode cluster, in blue and purple tones, H9cm

Estimate £30-50

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LOT 5134

Agate crystal geode cluster, in brown and white tones, H7cm

Estimate £30-50

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LOT 5153

Four purple agate slices of various sizes, polished with rough edges

Estimate £30-50

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LOT 5149

Hardstone dish in the form of a leaf, L10cm

Estimate £15-40

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LOT 136

Polished ammonite plate, formed of individual ammonites age; Jurassic period, D20cm

Estimate £80-120

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LOT 5103

Megalodon (Otodus Megalodon) tooth fossil, with fine serrations, in matrix age; Miocene pe...

Estimate £80-120

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LOT 139

Pair of red agate slices, polished with rough edges raised upon gilt metal stands, H20cm

Estimate £50-100

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LOT 131

Pair of green agate slices, polished with rough edges raised upon gilt metal stands, H21cm

Estimate £50-100

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LOT 5105

Pair of pink tourmaline spheres, upon gilt metal stands, H9cm D5cm

Estimate £50-70

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LOT 5102

Pair of angelite spheres upon gilt metal stands, H8cm D6cm

Estimate £50-70

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LOT 5101

Pair of aragonite spheres, D7cm

Estimate £50-70

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LOT 5206

Collection of Cleoniceras ammonite fossil slices, with polished finish, age: Cretaceous pe...

Estimate £40-60

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LOT 5104

Three purple agate slices, polished with rough edges, of various sizes largest H7cm, L10cm

Estimate £40-60

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LOT 5133

Septarian slice, polished, with a calcite centre and argonite/siderite lines within limest...

Estimate £30-50

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