Middle Kingdom, 2133-1797 BC. A carved wooden figure, kneeling in a white kilt, with articulated arms attached by pegs at the shoulder; painted with white, black and red pigment. See discussion of wooden worker figurines in Taylor, J.H. Death and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt, London, 2001, p.99-107. 73 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). Private collection, North London; acquired in the early 1980s. Wooden tomb models were an Egyptian funerary custom throughout the Middle Kingdom in which wooden figurines and sets were constructed to be placed in the tombs of Egyptian royalty and the wealthy middle class. These wooden models represented the work of servants, farmers, other skilled craftsman, armies, and religious rituals. The different types of models served as symbols and were believed to perform various functions for the deceased. Fine condition.
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1900-1700 BC. A carved limestone cylinder seal with figural frieze and cuneiform text; 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: Cylinder Seal of Dark Stone, 25.5 x 11mm. On the right of the scene is a standing figure dressed in a short kilt, bare-headed, and holding a rod with one hand at the waist, which rests over the one shoulder. Facing him is a standing figure dressed in a long fringed robe, with both hands at the waist. Behind him is a third figure, also in a long robe, but raising one hand. There are five filling motifs: a lunar crescent, a monkey, the 'vessel' and 'ball-staff' and a lion-headed standard. There is a two-line cuneiform inscription: ?i-lí-dadad ?illi-Addad / dadad of Adad. This names the seal's owner. This is an Old Babylonian seal, c.1900-1700 B.C., from Babylonia or a nearby area. Though a little worn, everything can be made out. 5.11 grams, 26mm (1"). Property of a North London collector; acquired in the 1970s. This lot is part of a single collection of cylinder seals which were examined in the 1980s by Professor Lambert and most are accompanied by his own detailed notes; the collection has recently been reviewed by Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. Very fine condition.
1900-1700 BC. A carved limestone cylinder seal with frieze of two deities and cuneiform inscription; 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: Cylinder Seal of Black Stone, 26 x 12.5 mm. The design consist of two facing figures, one the right a standing Lamma-goddess, with horned tiara, long flounced robe and raising both hands. On the left is the god with mace, wearing a hat with brim, a short kilt to the knees, and holding a mace in one hand at the waist. Between them is a recumbent goat, from whose back rises a shepherd's crook. There is a two-line cuneiform inscription: dmar-dú Amurru / dumu an-na son of Anum. Amurru was the Babylonian shepherd god, to whom the crook is a symbol. This is an Old Babylonian seal, c.1900-1700 B.C., from Mesopotamia or south-west Iran. 8.32 grams, 26mm (1"). Property of a North London collector; acquired in the 1970s. This lot is part of a single collection of cylinder seals which were examined in the 1980s by Professor Lambert and most are accompanied by his own detailed notes; the collection has recently been reviewed by Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. Fine condition, small chip to edge.
1900-1700 BC. A carved haematite cylinder seal with figures and cuneiform text; 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: Cylinder Seal of Hematite, 23.5 x 11.5 mm. On the right is the sun-god Shamash, standing with one leg projecting from a long robe and resting on a foot-stool. He hears [sic] a horned tiara and holds up his saw-weapon. Before him is a human worshipper, bare-headed, in a long robe and raising one hand. Behind the worshipper is a Lamma-goddess in a horned tiara, long flounced robe, a necklace counter-poise hanging down her back and raising both hands. Behind her stands the god with mace: in brimmed hat, kilt to the knees, and holding the mace at his waist. There is on line of cuneiform inscription: dmar-dú Amurru. Amurru was the Babylonian shepherd god, and the shepherd's crook shown on the seal in front of the projecting leg of Shamash is his symbol.This is an Old Babylonian seal, c. 1900-1700 B.C. from Mesopotamia. 9.96 grams, 23mm (1"). From an important North London collection formed before 1980. This lot is part of a single collection of cylinder seals which were examined in the 1980s by Professor Lambert and most are accompanied by his own detailed notes; the collection has recently been reviewed by Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. Very fine condition.
1900-1700 BC. A carved haematite cylinder seal with deities, symbols and cuneiform text; 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: Cylinder Seal of Hematite 24.5 x 9.5 mm. The two main figures are the god with the mace on the left, and facing him a Lamma goddess on the right. She is clad in a long robe, while he has a kilt to the knees. She raises both hands, while he holds the hand gripping the mace at the waist. Between them there is an unidentified motif. To the right there are two fillers: a nude female with hands clasped at the waist above a monkey. There is a two-line cuneiform inscription: dšamaš Šamaš / da-a Aya. Šamaš is the sun-god, Aya his wife. This is an Old Babylonian seal, c. 1900-1700 B.C., and the two main figures have been cut largely with the drill. There is some corrosion of the stone. 6.04 grams, 24mm (1"). Property of a London gentleman; aquired in the late 1970s and 1980s. This lot is part of a single collection of cylinder seals which were examined in the 1980s by Professor Lambert and most are accompanied by his own detailed notes; the collection has recently been reviewed by Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. Fine condition.
1st-3rd century AD. A bronze statue of Mars with beard and wearing cuirass with gorgonieon at breast, kilt with scaled lapets, greaves on legs and Corinthian helmet on head with small figure of winged sphinx to the top; right arm held up, left extending forward, cloak around shoulders; mounted on a custom made stand. 245 grams, 12cm including stand (4 3/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Very fine condition.
Silver and agate brooch in the form of a Scottish dirk, Scottish hardstone bracelet, large Scottish brooch and a kilt pin (4) CONDITION REPORT Bracelet - good condition commensurate with age. A few links have solder repairs. Hardstone panels in very good condition. Early 20th century. Large brooch - very good condition. The back has dents as the metal is of hollow construction, possibly silver but not marked. Kilt pin - good order. Dirk brooch - very good condition. Birmingham hallmarks 1904. Associated box, possibly original to the piece
THREE VINTAGE MEN'S KILTS, JACKET, WAISTCOAT & SPORRAN. A green black and yellow plaid rough wool kilt, with leather straps and kilt pin. No Label. A green, blue red and white plaid wool kilt labelled 'The Scotch House, knightsbridge W.1.' And a further red, green, blue, black and yellow plaid wool kilt labeled 'W.M. Andersons & Sons Ltd Edinburgh' By Appointment to the Queen, T.G. Harrison 344452 November 1957. (sadly this kilt has a few moth holes). The wool jacket and waistcoat have the same label 'W.m Andersons & Sons' January 1958. (good condition) And a further leather sporran with leather tassels. (6)
8th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Kilt of tartan cloth with embroidered decoration panel with green rosettes. Complete with leather straps. Standard issue quality. Some wear to the embroidered decoration. Kilt appears to be of WW2 vintage. The 8th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders served with the 51st Highland Division in France, 1940, escaping the German advance through Le Havre, after suffering heavy casualties in the retreat. Reforming back in Scotland, they were sent to Tunisia and later served in Sicily and up through Italy.
Scottish Jewellery - an agate and citrine multi panel shield boss kilt pin brooch, central citrine, surrounded by alternating agate and citrine twelve section frame, unmarked white metal mounts, 25mm diam; another with central cabochon citrine; a Norse Longboat silver brooch; an Edwardian 9ct gold sweet heart brooch, set with a single turquoise bead, stamped 9ct; others (8)
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[EDWARD VII]: (1841-1910) King of the United Kingdom 1901-10. Vintage unsigned cabinet photograph by W & D Downey of London, the engaging sepia image showing the King standing in a three quarter length pose wearing Highland Morning dress including a kilt and sporran. Photographer's imprint to the lower mount and verso. About EX
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[EDWARD VII]: (1841-1910) King of the United Kingdom 1901-10. Vintage unsigned cabinet photograph by W & D Downey of London, the sepia image depicting the King standing in a full length pose wearing Highland dress including a kilt and sporran. Photographer's imprint to the lower mount and verso. VG
CHARLES (1948- ) Prince of Wales & DIANA (1961- 1997) Princess of Wales. Signed and inscribed Christmas greetings card by both Prince Charles and Princess Diana individually, the stiff white folding 8vo card featuring a colour photograph to the inside of Prince Charles standing outdoors in a full length pose wearing a kilt alongside Princess Diana who is seated on a swing with the young Prince William in her arms. Signed and inscribed ('Mr. Frost -....from Charles and') by the Prince above and below a printed greeting and signed ('Diana') by the Princess. The ink is faded although perfectly legible. With two gold embossed crests to the front cover. About VG
An archive of items relating to Corporal G.P. McCann of the 2nd Battalion, 51st Highland Division, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, comprising a general service medal with Palestine bar inscribed 2928585 Pte.G.McCann.Camerons, a war medal, Africa Star, France and Germany Star, and 39-45 Star, a British Army kilt, over socks, red tabs, felt gaiters, black feather "cockade", two Camerons shoulder badges, and the commemorative scroll. Corporal McCann was killed in action on 22nd July 1944 aged 25 and is buried at Bonneville-la-Campagne war cemetery. CONDITION REPORT: Postage within UK would be £18 + VAT.
A 1940s light brown two-piece wool suit, with a black 1940s dress, a shot taffeta jacket, a Jacksons of Reading brown wool cape, an Edith Hart blouse for Dickins & Jones, a 1950s black crepe dress, a late 1950s green dress, an animal print cape by Harella, a mushroom coloured cardigan, a pure wool kilt and a pair of jodhpurs, UK sizes 10 to 14 approximately, (11).
18th-16th century BC. A haematite cylinder seal with three standing deities and a shepherd's crook, accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: Cylinder Seal of Hematite, 20 x 9.5 mm. Three standing figures compose the scene: on the right is a god in a horned tiara, long robe open at the front from which one leg projects. One hand is held at the chest, the other holds up a revolving weapon. In front of him stands the god with mace, in a kilt to the knees and holding the mace at his waist. Behind him is another god in horned tiara and long robe, raising one hand in a gesture of worship. As a filler the shepherd's crook is depicted between the legs of the god with mace and the god with revolving weapon. This is an Old Babylonian seal, c. 1900-1700 B.C., from Mesopotamia or a nearby area. It is in good condition. 4.85 grams, 20mm (3/4"). From a London, UK, collection; acquired 1970s. This lot is part of a single collection of cylinder seals which were examined in the 1980s by Professor Lambert and most are accompanied by his own detailed notes; the collection has recently been reviewed by Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. Fine condition.
18th-15th century BC. A haematite (?) cylinder seal with figures, symbols and animals, accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: Cylinder Seal of Black Stone, 21 x 11 mm. Three standing figures in a group are the main features of the design. On the right stands a male figure wearing a short kilt and raising one hand whole holding the other at the chest. Facing him is first a worshipper in long robe falling in creases and raising both hands. Behind this figure is a second worshipping figure, in long fringed robe and raising one hand while holding the other at the waist. There is a crescent moon in the sky between the two facing figures. There are four fillers: a seated monkey, a scorpion, a dog on its haunches with rod rising from the top of its head, and a lion-headed symbol mounted on a standard. This is an Old Babylonian seal from Babylonia or a neighbouring area, c. 1900-1600 B.C. It is in very good condition and has a very full design. The lion-head is a symbol of both the goddess Ishtar and the god Nergal (both deities of war); the dog is the symbol of Gula, goddess of healing; the scorpion of Ish?ara, goddess of love; and it is not known which deity is represented by the sitting monkey. The standing figure on the left must be a god from his position in the scene, but he is not identified. 4.09 grams, 21mm (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; aquired in the late 1970s and 1980s. This lot is part of a single collection of cylinder seals which were examined in the 1980s by Professor Lambert and most are accompanied by his own detailed notes; the collection has recently been reviewed by Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. Fine condition.
2nd-1st century BC. A flat-section lead discoid plaque with beaded rim; to the centre a standing goddess figure in pleated kilt with beaded hair, arms folded across the midrib; smaller busts flanking the figure, one with radiate crown, advancing opposed horsemen to each side, animals below. 119 grams, 71mm (2 3/4"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. The term Danubian rider-Gods refers to a goddess accompanied by one or two riders on horseback. Little is known about these figures other than the goddess appears to have overall superiority and the riders are hailing the goddess as well as possibly protecting her. There are usually a variety of animals represented as well as personifications of the sun and moon. In Pannonia, Moesia and Dacia representations on small marble or lead plaques often show a defeated enemy being trampled under the rider's horses. [No Reserve] Fine condition, usage wear.
8th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Kilt of tartan cloth with embroidered decoration panel with green rosettes. Complete with leather straps. Standard issue quality. Original issue label to the inside but this is well worn and no details are visible. Kilt appears to be of WW2 vintage. ** The 8th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders served with the 51st Highland Division in France, 1940, escaping the German advance through Le Havre, after suffering heavy casualties in the retreat. Reforming back in Scotland, they were sent to Tunisia and later served in Sicily and up through Italy.
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