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Lot 153
"Unu" ("One") magazine, year III, number 51 (non-commercial issue, dedicated to Moldov's wedding), 1935, bibliophile rarity, collector's item "Unu" ("One") magazine, year III, number 51 (non-commercial issue, dedicated to Moldov's wedding), 1935, bibliophile rarity, collector's item 32 × 23 cm
Lot 152
A LARGE CHEST MADE FROM FOUDROYANT OAK BY GOODALL, LAMB & LEIGHWAY, CIRCA 1898 the sides carved with lozenges and fleur de lys and lunette border to top, inscribed along bottom of the front panel 1798 Foudroyant 1898, hinged lid with copper maker’s label, the corner posts stamped ‘Oak’ Salved from the Wreck of Nelson’s Flagship ‘Foudroyant’—29½ x 56½ x 23½in. (75 x 143.5 x 60cm.)Footnote: This chest is listed in Goodall’s catalogue as item no. 10, priced at £19.10.0, although the design differs to the front.Condition report: Fine overall condition.
Lot 151
A RARE CIGAR AND CIGARETTE CASKET MADE FROM OAK AND COPPER SALVAGED FROM H.M.S. FOUDROYANT opening on four sides with repoussé plaques of Foudroyant underway and wrecked, Nelson and St Vincent, each corner with stylised figurehead of Neptune, the top surmounted by a British lion, with maker's plate for Goodall, Lamb & Heighway Ltd, Manchester to the front panel, overall measurements -- 15 x 22½ x 16in. (38 x 57 x 40.5cm.); together with provenance note with photograph and details of the wreck Provenance: According to the note enclosed, this casket was bought by Lord Northcliffe and sent to Cecil Rhodes in Cape Town. After Rhodes died in 1902, his executors returned it to Northcliffe, who then gave it to his friend 'John B.' who signed the note.Footnote: This casket is listed as item 22B in Goodall's 1898 catalogue with a list price of £35.
Lot 154
A SMOKER’S CABINET MADE FROM FOUDROYANT OAK BY GOODALL, LAMB & HEIGHWAY, CIRCA 1898 the door with copper plaque of the wreck and inscribed Nelson’s Foudroyant under, fitted internally with four drawers and three copper tobacco jars with coiled rope knobs to the lids – 21½ x 16 x 8in. (54.5 x 40.5 x 20.5cm.)Footnote: This item is listed in the Foudroyant catalogue by Goodall, Lamb & Heighway as item no. 11, priced £8.8.0.Condition report: Some wear to front of base. Key missing.
Lot 37
6th-4th century BC. A bronze finger ring with lentoid intaglio bezel, horseman with spear and bow. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 31. 3.62 grams, 24.53mm overall, 20.59mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; formerly with Mahboubian Gallery, London, UK; acquired before 1972. Fine condition. A large wearable size.
Lot 504
9th-10th century AD. A silver neck-ring with body formed of braided silver rods and applied ropework wires between, hook-and-eye closure with notched edges, pointillé decoration to each comprising the runes for 'g' (gibu?) and 'z' (algiz?"). Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.III, item 13. 170 grams, 18cm (7"). Property of a professional collector; acquired before 1990; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10218-166952. The forms of the runes applied to this item would have been extremely archaic at the time the ring was made, the saltire (gibu) was already obsolescent in the 8th century AD due to linguistic and other changes. It is possible that they were retained in use as traditional symbols after they had been deleted from the script currently in use, the Younger Futhark. The meanings of the characters were originally 'gift' and 'protection, defence'. Very fine condition.
Lot 216
3rd-7th century AD. An annular carnelian seal with scrolled shoulders, intaglio female bust beneath a wreath, hair dressed in braids falling to the shoulders; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. Cf. Gyselen, R., Acta Iranica 44. Sasanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Leeuven, 2007, item 20.1, for type. 4.76 grams, 20mm (3/4"). From the Empire collection, an important UK private collection of seals, acquired between 1980-1983. Very fine condition.
Lot 148
8th-10th century AD. A gold ring with D-section hoop, expanding shoulders and oval-shaped bezel with incuse design comprising a central Christian cross, a nimbate figure above, flanked by two facing robed figures, one male, one female, an inscription below 'OMONOI[A]' for harmony, symbols in the field. Cf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 672; Dalton, O.M., The Franks Bequest Catalogue of Finger Rings, London, 1912, item 50. 9.43 grams, 25.23mm overall, 19.89x15.54mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10) (1"). Property of a London lady, part of her family's collection; acquired in the 1970s; accompanied an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.167658/7/10/2020. Very fine condition. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Lot 73
2nd-3rd century AD. A bronze chariot fitting representing the bust of a Dionysian satyr or Dionysus himself with young face, long hair arranged in regular locks around the face, wearing a panther skin arranged like an exomis tunic leaving the left shoulder uncovered, positioned on a squared pedestal with platform for the application to the chariot's sides or back; loop on the hollow back for the fastening to the wooden structure of the chariot. See Ratkovi?, D., 'Wagon and Harness Bronzes from the Roman Collection of the National Museum in Belgrade' in Thiasos, Festschrift fur Erwin Pochmarski zum 65. Geburtstag, Wien, 2008, pp.793-815, s. pl.2,2, for similar item. 616 grams total, 16cm including stand (6 1/4"). From the private collection of Antony John Scammell (1937-2019); acquired on the UK art market from 1960-2000. This type of mount was probably used as bridle holders and placed near the driver’s seat, on the wagon platform or as a central decoration on the back of the wagon. The reconstruction of the wagon from the Vardar Valley has a bust of Athena placed on the upper horizontal bar of the roof structure as a decorative element. Antony John Scammell (1937-2019) was born, and lived his entire life, in the city of Bristol, England. Already from an early age he was enthralled by history and the heroes that it created. While serving overseas with the British Army, Antony began collecting coins and banknotes and this led to collecting a variety of different items throughout his life. From the early 1960s onward, Antony invested in acquiring ancient artefacts. Antony's vast collections started with Egyptian antiquities, but soon branched into Greek and Roman civilisations. The Roman civilisation fascinated him most and, when family commitments allowed, archaeological digs were coordinated in the west of England. These digs uncovered numerous artefacts, many of which were donated to local museums. In retirement, the collecting continued apace, branching into UK coins, British Empire banknotes and fossils. Fine condition.
Lot 184
900-750 BC. A carved fossiliferous limestone cylinder seal with a worshipping scene; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a copy of a typed and signed scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder Seal of Black/Green Stone, 34.5 x 15 mm. The scene consists of three main figures, all standing and wearing the same long fringed robes, but the two on the right racing left have a horn at the front of their hairbands, while the one figure facing right lacks this pointer. Thus the middle figure is a god (bearded!), and the figure on the right is a goddess (not bearded"). The two deities both raise one hand, and hold something in the other. The god holds a rod-like object, thicker at the ends than in the middle. The goddess holds a nearly semi-circular object with close lines over it, as if a small musical instrument. The facing figure on the left is the human worshipper, raising one hand with index finger extended, holding out the other hand with palm cupped. A terminal is formed of star above the spade of Marduk. Also in the sky are the lunar crescent and eight dots (not the usual seven"). The two styluses of Nebû, a rhomb, and sundry shapes fill spaces. This is a Neo-Assyrian seal, c. 900-750 B.C., but possibly from the Assyrian empire rather than from one of the capital cities. It is somewhat worn, but the design remains very clear.' 13.1 grams, 34mm (1 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s, item number 46; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Fine condition.
Lot 209
7th-5th century BC. A rock crystal conoid stamp seal pierced for suspension, accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a typed and signed scholarly note issued by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'This has a convex octagonal face and high sides that rise vertically to a round top, below which it is pierced. The face has a design of two rearing, facing horned animals. On one side there is a second design: on a base-line: a recumbent mushussu-monster, a mixture of lion and snake, and from its back rise the spade, symbol of the god Marduk, and the stylus, symbol of the god Nabu. This is a late Babylonian seal, c.600-450 B.C. but possibly made in Syria. The design on the face is rare, but not unknown elsewhere, and a second design on the side is also rare. However, the seal is worn and chipped'. See Christie's, Fine Antiquities, South Kensington, Wednesday 25th April 2001, Lot 464, for this item. 8.3 grams, 29mm (1"). From an important private UK collection, acquired from Christie’s, London, 25 April 2001, lot 464; accompanied by a copy of a typed and signed scholarly note, by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993 and by copies of the relevant Christie’s catalogue pages. Fine condition.
Lot 85
1st-2nd century AD. A small simpulum with a straight pan and flat bottom bearing strongly incised circles on the outside, on the back of the handle, which shows two side flares, a small sieve decorated with a line of points. Cf. Tassinari, S., La Vaisselle de Bronze, Romaine et Provinciale, au Mysée des Antiquités Nationales, XXIXe supplément de Gallia, Paris, 1975, item 38. 182 grams total, 13cm including stand (5"). From the private collection of Antony John Scammell (1937-2019); acquired on the UK art market from 1960-2000. The simpulum or simpuvium was a small vessel or ladle with a long handle from the Roman era, used at sacrifices to make libations, and to taste the wines and other liquors which were poured on the head of the sacrificial victims. The simpulum was the sign of Roman priesthood, and one of the insignia of the College of Pontiffs. Antony John Scammell (1937-2019) was born, and lived his entire life, in the city of Bristol, England. Already from an early age he was enthralled by history and the heroes that it created. While serving overseas with the British Army, Antony began collecting coins and banknotes and this led to collecting a variety of different items throughout his life. From the early 1960s onward, Antony invested in acquiring ancient artefacts. Antony's vast collections started with Egyptian antiquities, but soon branched into Greek and Roman civilisations. The Roman civilisation fascinated him most and, when family commitments allowed, archaeological digs were coordinated in the west of England. These digs uncovered numerous artefacts, many of which were donated to local museums. In retirement, the collecting continued apace, branching into UK coins, British Empire banknotes and fossils. Very fine condition.
Lot 189
16th-10th century BC. A large black serpentine seal, drilled vertically for suspension; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a typed and signed scholarly note issued by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'The design shows a man with arms raised and hands stretched out walking to the left. The other major item is also apparently human, but perhaps a woman (breasts indicated) also raising her hands and arms, but squatting. The remaining space is taken up with a ball-staff, a wheel, three snakes and a dot. This is an Anatolian seal, c. 1500-1000 B.C. It is a large specimen with a rare and interesting design, which is deeply cut. The edges have ruling around them and have been recessed. The seal is in good condition. The man is apparently in a state of erection, and the posture of the woman may indicate that this is a scene of sacred marriage.' 33.2 grams, 41mm (1 1/2"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item number 9001; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s; and accompanied by a copy of a typed and signed scholarly note by the Professor. Fine condition. Rare.
Lot 179
10th-8th century BC. A black limestone cylinder seal, drilled vertically for suspension; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a typed and signed scholarly note issued by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'On the right stands a deity in fancy hat and long robe with deep fringe, with a large nimbus around the body. Facing this deity on the left is a worshipper, bare-headed but in a similar robe, one hand up and the other extended. Between the two figures is a fire-altar, with flames rising from it. A star above a cuneiform wedge (symbols of the goddess Ishtar and the god Nabu respectively) form the terminal. This is a Neo-Assyrian seal, c. 900-750 B.C., from Northern Mesopotamia or Syria. Save for a little damage to the upper edge it is in very good condition.' 6.47 grams, 27mm (1"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item number 912; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s; and accompanied by a copy of a typed and signed scholarly note by the Professor. Fine condition.
Lot 499
9th-11th century AD. A gold finger ring with the tapering shank formed as two twisted rods with punched pellet detailing. Cf. Johnson, C.E., A Typological Assessment of Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking Age Finger-Rings from Britain Dating from AD 600-1100, MA dissertation, UCL, 2014, item 25 (Boynton, PAS reference MCL-40E866"). 5.34 grams, 23.34mm overall, 17.84mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1"). From the property of an Essex private collector; acquired in the early 1990s. Very fine condition.
Lot 199
3rd millennium BC. A limestone cylinder seal divided in three sections, each with a standing woman; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a copy of a typed and signed scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder Seal of Brown Stone, 21 x 20 mm. The engraved surface is divided into three sections by deep vertical grooves, in each of which is a row of large dots. The three panels are each decorated with a standing woman, with long pigtail, wearing a robe to below the knees, and holding out both arms. This is a Jemdet Nasr seal, c. 3000 B.C., from Sumer or south-west Iran. It is in very good condition, though there is some incrustation, which could be removed. The design is one of the less common Jemdet Nasr designs.' 14.1 grams, 21mm (3/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s, item number 1902; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Fine condition.
Lot 111
3rd century AD. A gold ring with flat-section hoop with ropework borders and ribbing; expanding shoulders with openwork scrolls; oval-shaped bezel with ropework border holding nicolo gemstone with intaglio of Dionysus. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 414, for almost identical type. 5.03 grams, 21.44mm overall, 16.47mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10) (3/4"). From the private collection of Antony John Scammell (1937-2019); acquired on the UK art market from 1960-2000. Antony John Scammell (1937-2019) was born, and lived his entire life, in the city of Bristol, England. Already from an early age he was enthralled by history and the heroes that it created. While serving overseas with the British Army, Antony began collecting coins and banknotes and this led to collecting a variety of different items throughout his life. From the early 1960s onward, Antony invested in acquiring ancient artefacts. Antony's vast collections started with Egyptian antiquities, but soon branched into Greek and Roman civilisations. The Roman civilisation fascinated him most and, when family commitments allowed, archaeological digs were coordinated in the west of England. These digs uncovered numerous artefacts, many of which were donated to local museums. In retirement, the collecting continued apace, branching into UK coins, British Empire banknotes and fossils. Fine condition. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Lot 185
4th-3rd millennium BC. A red stone cylinder seal, pierced vertically for suspension; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a typed and signed scholarly note issued by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'The design is a pattern based on pots with round bellies and two handles. Six pairs of such pots arranged tête bêche with a ladder-pattern between each pair form the design. This is a Jemdet Nasr seal from Mesopotamia, c. 3000 B.C. It is in generally good condition. The pots are engraved entirely with the drill, the ladder pattern, probably representing mats, with the graver.' 8.22 grams,16mm (3/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item number 3102; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s; and accompanied by a copy of a typed and signed scholarly note by the Professor. Fine condition.
Lot 513
9th-10th century AD. A discoid silver-gilt pendant with integral loop, border enclosing a low-relief image of a male facing mask between two birds embraced at the necks. Cf. Hammond, B. M., British Artefacts Volume 2 - Middle Saxon and Viking, p.57, item 1.5.3-f.; and Korshyn, V.E., Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, Moscow, 2013, item M.2.02. 3.34 grams, 23mm (1"). Property of a Staffordshire, UK, gentleman; formerly in the private collection of a Dorset gentleman since the 1980s; before that from a German collection in Hamburg; accompanied an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.164344/7/10/2020. Very fine condition.
Lot 490
1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze upper staff terminal in the form of a closed crook with socket for attachment, the slender curved tip extending from the socket and ending in a stylised bovine or horse head with incised eyes, detailing to edges and the nose ending with small loop, possibly to receive a tassel; the socket with two cross pins to secure to a wooden shaft. Cf. Portable Antiquities Scheme, reference NMS-178AE0, for a similar, more ornately detailed example, also from Norfolk. Portable Antiquities Scheme, reference NMS-003D82 (this item"). 45.1 grams, 44mm (1 3/4"). Found while searching with a metal detector in Ashwellthorpe parish, near Norwich, Norfolk, UK, Tuesday 17 October 2017; uncovered in undisturbed soil at a depth of 18 inches; accompanied by a copy of the Portable Antiquities Scheme Report number NMS-003D82, including associated museum drawings. Very fine condition. Extremely rare. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Lot 83
1st-5th century AD. A glazed wooden display case with mounted bronze military fittings comprising: two panels of squama scale armour; two buckles with openwork plates and a fitting of the related belt; a large belt buckle with scrolls; an amphora belt strap end; five propeller belt stiffeners; a lorica segmentata lobate hinge; a belt buckle with embossed emperors; a double buckle fastener; reputedly from Germanic provinces. See Bishop, M. C., Coulston, J.C.N., Roman military equipment, from the Punic wars to the fall of Rome, London, 2006; Radman Livaja, I., Militaria Sisciensia, Finds of the Roman military equipment in Sisak in the holdings of the archaeological Museum in Zagreb, Zagreb, 2004; Miks, C., Studien zur Romischen Schwertbewaffnung in der Kaiserzeit, I-II Banden, Rahden, 2007; Appels A., Laycock S., Roman buckles and military fittings, Witham, 2007; D'Amato, R., Arms and Armour of the Imperial Roman Soldier, London, 2009. 955 grams total, 30 x 21cm (11 3/4 x 8 1/4"). From the private collection of Antony John Scammell (1937-2019); one item acquired from Saxby's Coins, Tamworth, UK, in 2015; and for the armour from H. Vincent McCarthy, Bournemouth, UK, in 2001; accompanied by copies of two original invoices. A superb collection of military kit ranging through all periods of the classical and late Roman military equipment: the lobate hinge of a Corbridge type segmentata introduces the defensive protections of the 1st century AD, while the later protection is represented by the 2nd-3rd century semi-rigid scale armour wide fragments, constructed from scales wired to each of their four neighbours, above and below as well to either side. The pieces of intricate belt openwork mounts well exemplify the Antonine and early Severian belt styles, while the belt stiffeners and the beautiful massive buckle and amphora shaped pendant give us a wonderful idea of late Roman military belts, as well as the decorative double fastener and the magnificent buckle with the image of the West and East Emperors. Antony John Scammell (1937-2019) was born, and lived his entire life, in the city of Bristol, England. Already from an early age he was enthralled by history and the heroes that it created. While serving overseas with the British Army, Antony began collecting coins and banknotes and this led to collecting a variety of different items throughout his life. From the early 1960s onward, Antony invested in acquiring ancient artefacts. Antony's vast collections started with Egyptian antiquities, but soon branched into Greek and Roman civilisations. The Roman civilisation fascinated him most and, when family commitments allowed, archaeological digs were coordinated in the west of England. These digs uncovered numerous artefacts, many of which were donated to local museums. In retirement, the collecting continued apace, branching into UK coins, British Empire banknotes and fossils. [15] Very fine condition.
Lot 253
6th-4th century BC. A bronze shallow carinated bowl with broad flared rim; repoussé tear-shaped bosses within arches arranged around a central shallow omphalos, stylised flowers between; Luschey, 1929, type 1.c.8. See Moorey, R.P.S., et al., Ancient Bronzes Ceramics and Seals, California, 1981, item 627, for a very similar example and discussion; cf. Curtiss, J. & Tallis, N., Forgotten Empire. The World of Ancient Persia, London, 2005, for comparable items and discussion. 154 grams, 11.6cm (4 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; formerly with the Mahboubian Gallery, London, UK; acquired before 1972. Fine condition.
Lot 581
Classic Period, 5th-7th century AD. A carved alabaster mask depicting a naturalistic human face, probably a dignitary or ruler with almond-shaped eyes, open mouth with thin lips, long ears with drilled lobes, broad nose with drilled nostrils; nicely worn from years of handling; natural cracks, inclusions and ancient deposits; two drilled holes on the reverse. See Berrin, K. and Pasztory, E., Teotihuacán: Art from the City of Gods, London and New York, Thames and Hudson, 1993; see Matos Moctezuma, E., Teotihuacán, New York, Rizzoli International, 1990. 200 grams, 10cm (4"). From the private collection of Mrs Maureen Ogle, Coarsegold, California, USA; acquired from a geologist, circa 2008; previously in a west coast collection, since the 1980s; ex Los Angeles collection, acquired in the 1970s-1980s, thence by descent; believed to have been acquired in Mexico, circa 1950s-1960s. The mask would have been created using hand tools; weathering and handling have eroded most of the original tool marks; no signs of modern tool marks or applied patina were found when the item was examined under a microscope. It is smaller than life-size and was probably originally intended for use in a burial ritual; the drilled holes on the reverse indicate that the mask could have been worn as a necklace or in ritual contexts. Fine condition.
Lot 202
24th-20th century BC. A brown and black limestone cylinder seal, drilled vertically for suspension; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a typed and signed scholarly note issued by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'The design consists of a lion standing on its hind legs and gripping the backs of two rearing bulls which face away from it. In the sky there is a linear device of triangular form. This comes from west central Asia and is in an extremely rare style and so difficult to date. Most probably it dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is finely engraved and in excellent state of preservation.' 9.79 grams, 25mm (1"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item number R-437; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s; and accompanied by a copy of a typed and signed scholarly note by the Professor. Fine condition. Extremely rare.
Lot 201
10th-7th century BC. A brown limestone seal, drilled vertically for suspension; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a typed and signed scholarly note issued by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'The scene shows a bull mounting a cow that is giving suck to its young as the farmer, wearing a kilt, stands in front steadying the cow. There are two stars and a crescent in the sky, a tree in front of the farmer and the spade-symbol behind him. Five dots fill the space above the bull's body. This is a Neo-Assyrian seal in the linear style, c. 900-700 B.C. It is one of the rarer designs, and very well engraved, though there is a little wear on the surface and some touching up.' 13 grams, 33mm (1 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item number 4062; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s; and accompanied by a copy of a typed and signed scholarly note by the Professor. Fine condition.
Lot 192
31st-8th century BC. A mixed group of cylinder seals, serpentine (1), limestone (3), drilled vertically for suspension; each is accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a typed and signed scholarly note issued by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Seal of black stone. The design on this seal is a pattern of lines and shapes. In the middle is a frieze of two rhombs containing a dot within circle, and above and below are filling strokes derived from this frieze, with a dot and horizontal strokes at the end. This comes from either Iran or west central Asia and dates to c.3000 B.C. It is related to the Sumerian Jemdet Nasr style. It has one rubbed portion on one side at one end, but otherwise it is in very good condition. (U-110)'; 'Seal of black stone. A contest scene is shown. In the middle is a hero on one knee fighting off a lion sitting on its back side behind him, and a similarly seated winged quadruped in front of him, with a bush between them. There is a star in the sky, and a bird on the wing(?) is a filler. There is a one-line cuneiform inscription: dutu=Shamesh (the sun-god) This is an Old Babylonian seal, c.1900-1600 B.C. In detail it is an unusual design, but it is worn. (U-376)'; 'Seal of grey-green stone. The design shows a standing archer in human form but winged aiming at a composite creature in front of him: a bird's legs and body, but human head and wings. There is a crescent, a star, a wedge and other fillers. The design is put between upper and lower bands of chevrons. This is a Neo-Assyrian seal, c.900-750 B.C. It is a fine example of its kind, but is very worn, especially at the bottom. (U-664)'; 'Seal of black/green stone. The design consists of a frieze of three walking horned quadrupeds with horizontal lines above them. This is a seal in the Sumerian Jemdet Nasr style, c.3000 B.C., from Mesopotamia or neighbouring area. The design is clear but the stone is worn.(V-897)' 32 grams, 16-36mm (1/2 - 1 1/2"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item number V-110, V-376, V-664, V-897; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s; and accompanied by four copies of a typed and signed scholarly notes by the Professor. [4] Fine condition.
Lot 196
2300-2000 BC. A jasper cylinder seal with a worshipper before a cuneiform inscription, monster behind; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a copy of a typed and signed scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder Seal of Cream Stone, 28 x 17. On the left stands a monster: body of a bull, talons of a bird of prey, wings, and a brush tail. Its head is down and its tongue projects. On the right is a standing worshipper, wearing a long robe with bottom fringe, holding a kid over one shoulder and raising the other hand. There is a cuneiform inscription between the two main items, and a star in the sky. The inscription reads: ki?ib a-bar-a a?gab Seal of Abara, leather worker. This is a seal from northern Mesopotamia or Syria, c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a little worn, but the design remains clear. The inscription was put on by a craftsman who was illiterate, so that some signs are not the right way round.' 13 grams, 28mm (1"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s, item number 1805; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Fine condition.
Lot 183
13th-10th century BC. A black limestone cylinder seal, drilled vertically for suspension; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a typed and signed scholarly note issued by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'In the middle of the design stands a god or hero, wearing a robe with a winged solar disc resting on his head. In each hand he is holding off a rearing winged quadruped. A terminal is formed of a crescent above a stand with unidentified object rising from the stand. This comes from Syria or Anatolia and dates to c. 1200-1000 B.C. It is a rare type, but crude in execution. It is in quite good condition.' 9.7 grams, 26mm (1"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item number V-372; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s; and accompanied by a copy of a typed and signed scholarly note by the Professor. Fine condition. Rare.
Lot 65
5th-4th century BC. A bronze appliqué of Papposilenus in the form of a facing mask, two ram horns over his abundant hair, long pointed ears, well curated beard, eyes and mouth open for fastening; probably an item of furniture for bronze and wooden doors. See Hedreen, G., 'Myths of Ritual in Athenian Vase-Paintings of Silens', in: The Origins of Theater in Ancient Greece and Beyond: From Ritual to Drama, Cambridge University Press, 2007, p. 151; parallels with terracotta masks of Sylenus from Taranto, as displayed in Trieste, Museo Civico di Antichita' (1873-1910"). 72 grams total, 90mm including stand (3 1/2"). Previously in a private German collection, between 2015-2016; formerly in the collection of S. K., since 1986. ???????, Sil?nós, or Seileno (in ancient Greek: ????????, Seil?nós), is a character from Greek mythology and corresponds to the old rustic god of wine making and drunkenness prior to Dionysus, of which is the main retainer. Papposilenus is a representation of Silenus that emphasises his old age, particularly as a stock character in satyr play or comedy. Fair condition, repaired.
Lot 177
Early Dynastic III, 2500-2400 BC. A white marble cylinder seal with a contest scene, accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a copy of a typed and signed scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder Seal of White Marble, 24.5 x 16 mm. A contest scene is shown: two reared-up lions with bodies crossed are menacing two reared-up horned animals. A quadruped on a flying leap serves as a terminal. This is a Sumerian seal, c. 2500-2400 B.C., from the Early Dynastic III period. It is deeply engraved and well preserved, a nice example of its type.' 8.52 grams, 24mm (1"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s, item number 8; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Fine condition.
Lot 51
5th-3rd century BC. A gold penannular ring with coiled filigree to the shoulders, swivel carnelian cabochon bezel with intaglio gryphon. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 32, for type. 15.23 grams, 33.09mm overall, 18.20x19.62mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13) (1 1/4"). Property of a London lady, part of her family's collection; acquired in the 1970s; accompanied an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.167653/7/10/2020; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10128-167653. Very fine condition. A large wearable size. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Lot 198
19th-16th century BC. A cylinder seal of black jasper with green inclusions, pierced vertically for suspension; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'The design consists of three-line cuneiform inscription with a Lamma goddess in horned tiara and long flounced robe raising both hands towards the inscription. Before the left-hand Lamma there is a double-lion-headed mace, and a single-lion-headed standard. The inscription identifies the ancient seal owner: [....] / [so]n of Dingir-duggani, / servant of (the god) Nergal. This is an Old Babylonian seal, c. 1900-1600 BC. It is a nicely cut seal.' 12 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item number W-26; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s; accompanied by an original typed and signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. Fine condition, chipped.
Lot 204
4th-3rd millennium BC. A group of cylinder seals, each accompanied by a museum-quality impression, comprising: Jemdet Nasr pink stone type, standing animal and tree; Syrian black jasper type with stag and gazelle; Late Akkadian calcite type with bird and two horned beasts; chalcedony type with hunting scene of a bowman, tree and stag. Cf. the first item in Erlenmeyer, M.-L., and Erlenmeyer, H., Cerviden-Darstellungen auf altorientalischen and ägäischen Siegeln. I'Orientalia, Nova Series, vol.25, 1956, pl.XXVI, no.54 and p.151. 30 grams total, 19-37mm (3/4 - 1 1/2"). Ex central London gallery; formerly with Bonhams, London, 1 December 1999, lot 230; previously in the Erlenmeyer collection; accompanied by copies of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages. [4] Fine condition.
Lot 218
3rd-7th century AD. A banded agate seal with Pahlavi inscription between a six-pointed star and a crescent; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. Cf. Gyselen, R., Acta Iranica 44. Sasanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Leeuven, 2007, item 00.9, for type. 10.5 grams, 21mm (3/4"). From the Empire collection, an important UK private collection of seals, acquired between 1980-1983. Very fine condition.
Lot 146
8th-10th century AD. A gold ring with D-section hoop and lozengiform bezel; incuse design featuring St Stephen, nimbate and wearing a Christian cross pendant, in the centre; sprigs below, symbols and inscription 'A?IOCTE?ANI' for Saint Stephen in the field; flanked by a Christian cross on each side. Cf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 668, for type. 8.81 grams, 25.42mm overall, 18.40mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (1"). Property of a London lady, part of her family's collection; acquired in the 1970s; accompanied an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.167659/7/10/2020; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10146-167659. Very fine condition. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Lot 535
13th-14th century AD. A substantial gold finger ring comprising a D-section hoop with transverse collar to each shoulder and elliptical panel above with segmented and pointillé surface, niello detailing; the thick ellipsoid bezel with scalloped upper and lower edges to the rim, stepped lateral ledges with hatching; the bezel inset with a large cabochon garnet. Cf. de Ricci, S., Catalogue of a Collection of Ancient Rings formed by the Late E. Guilhou, Paris, 1912, item 1462, for similar Renaissance-period ring with large cabochon and collars to the shoulders. 16.38 grams, 31.74mm overall, 22.39mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20) (1 1/4"). Ex Belgian art market; formerly in the De Smet family collection since 1972; accompanied an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.163809/7/10/2020; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10228-163809. Very fine condition; garnet repaired. A large wearable size. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Lot 186
31st-30th century BC. A large brown stone cylinder seal, drilled vertically for suspension; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a typed and signed scholarly note issued by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'The seal shows a frieze of four seated women with pigtails, one raised on a small platform, the others on the ground. Each is holding a pot in her raised hands, and other pots appear below those. The pots vary in type: some have two handles, others a spout. This is a Jemdet Nasr seal from Sumer, c. 3000 B.C. It is engraved with drill and graver, and is in good condition.' 26 grams, 24mm (1"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item number 1506; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s; and accompanied by a copy of a typed and signed scholarly note by the Professor. Fine condition.
Lot 193
10th-8th century BC. A bronze cylinder seal, accompanied by a museum-quality impression and an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'The top part of this object is a double-head of a Pazuzu demon with loop on top. Below is the seal. The sides show a standing figure in long robe raising one hand. Before him is a sacred tree below a rhomb. In front of the tree is a recumbent animal with huge horns done in dots, and before the animal a crescent on a stand below a star. The base shows a winged solar disc. This seal comes from eastern Anatolia and dates to c. 900-700 BC. It is an interesting piece and in very good condition for bronze.' 10.2 grams, 37mm (1 3/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item number 2032; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s; accompanied by an original typed and signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. Fine condition.
Lot 132
3rd century AD. A silver ring with carinated hoop, expanding at the shoulders to a bezel decorated with scrollwork; set with an oval-shaped cut and polished gemstone with an incuse hunting scene of a wild boar being chased by a hound, each standing on a ground-line. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 215, for type. 15.48 grams, 30.05mm overall, 18.42x22.08mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18) (1 1/4"). From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980. Fine condition. A large wearable size.
Lot 98
3rd-4th century AD. A substantial glass bottle with asymmetrical globular body, narrow neck, broad rolled rim, ovoid mouth and kick-up; bubbles and tares throughout, including a number a larger examples; iridescence over the body. Cf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, item 705, for very similar type. 153 grams, 13cm (5"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired on the London art market in the 2000s. Very fine condition.
Lot 360
2nd-3rd century AD. A carved schist statue of Buddha sitting cross-legged on a dais with drapery and crouching figures, the body with loose uttariya mantle, the hair swept back with ushnisha above; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Jongeward, D., Buddhist Art of Gandhara in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, 2018, item 64. 7.9 kg total, 38cm including stand (15"). From a private German collection since the 1990s; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10186-167576. Fine condition.
Lot 384
Late 3rd millennium BC. A bronze discoid stamp seal with loop handle; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronzer 54 x 54 x 17 mm. this is round with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle with flat top and hole near the base. The design, which consists of raised lines within an outer rim, shows a standing Bactrian camel with long rope-like thing hanging from its mouth, and three circles filling spaces. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a large seal, the metal of which has been conserved. The design is a rare one and the seal is generally in good condition save for some denting of the outer rim and some recent scouring.' 64 grams, 55mm (2 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item number T-170; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Fine condition, usage wear.
Lot 188
3rd millennium BC. A large limestone cylinder seal with abstract design; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a copy of a typed and signed scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder Seal of Cream Stone with Grey Flecks, 29 x 25 mm. The design consists of an abstract pattern of cuts and holes, the cuts often beginning and ending in points. While here and there one may thing (sic) a horned quadruped is meant, generally it is safer to accept that it is genuinely abstract. The seal is from Syria or Anatolia, and dates to c. 3000 B.C. Such seals are known, but are rare, and this one is in fine state of preservation. It is also unusually large for the type and period.' 27.4 grams, 29mm (1"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s, item number 1; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Fine condition.
Lot 501
5th-7th century AD. A gold ring with hoop comprising four thin round-section hoops, supporting a flanged discoid bezel with raised perimeter, set with a cut and polished garnet. Cf. Hadjadj, R., Bagues Merovingiennes: Gaul du Nord, Paris, 2007, item 119, for a very similar example. 1.57 grams, 19.67mm overall, 16.29mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9) (3/4"). From a deceased London, UK, collector; formerly with Paul Moore, Hampshire, UK. Fine condition.
Lot 178
31st-30th century BC. A bronze cylinder seal, drilled vertically for suspension; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'The design consists of a frieze of four walking horned animals, one squeezed in a space hardly sufficient for it. There is a big cross above the back of one of these animals. This comes from Syria and dates to c. 3000 BC. It is in extremely good condition for ancient bronze.' 32.7 grams, 23mm (1"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item number R-128; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s; accompanied by an original typed and signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. Fine condition.
Lot 133
3rd century AD. A copper-alloy ring with carinated, openwork hoop with scrolls, expanding at the shoulders to an oval-shaped bezel set with a cut and polished garnet(?) with incuse design of an eagle standing left on a thunderbolt, wings spread, Victory wreath in beak, flanked by two military standards. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 404, for type. 12.57 grams, 28.47mm overall, 20.50mm internal diameter (approximate size British W 1/2, USA 11 1/4, Europe 25.66, Japan 24) (1"). From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980. Fine condition. A large wearable size.
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