NO RESERVE Symbolism.- Mathieu (Pierre-Louis) Gustave Moreau: Complete Edition of the Finished Paintings, Watercolours and Drawings, Oxford, 1977 § Hofmann (W.) Gustav Klimt, 1971 § Schmutzler (R.) Art Nouveau, New York, [c,1962] § Stang (R.) Edvard Munch, 1979 § Gould (V.F.) G.F.Watts: The Last Great Victorian, New Haven & London, [2004] § Sutton (Denys) James McNeill Whistler, 1966 § Symons (Arthur) & Bruce S.Harris. The Collected Drawings of Aubrey Beardsley, New York, 1967 § Wilton (A.) & others, editors. The Age of Rossetti, Burne-Jones & Watts: Symbolism in Britain 1860-1910, original wrappers, 1997, illustrations, many colour, all but the last original cloth or boards with dust-jackets, the second a little rubbed; and 10 others on Symbolism, 4to & 8vo (18)
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NO RESERVE Wittkower (Rudolf) Allegory and the Migration of Symbols, 1977 § Constable (W.G.) The Painter's Workshop, second impression, 1955 § Erlanger (P.) The Age of Courts and Kings: Manners and Morals 1558-1715, 1967 § Rosenblum (R.) Transformations in Late Eighteenth Century Art, Princeton, NJ, 1967 § Gombrich (E.H.) Art and Illusion: A Study in the Psychology of Pictorial Representation, new edition, 1962; The Sense of Order: A Study in the Psychology of Decorative Art, Oxford, 1979 § Gage (John) Colour and Culture: Practice and Meaning from Antiquity to Abstraction, reprint, original wrappers, 1997, illustrations, some colour, all but the last original cloth or boards with dust-jackets, the fourth a little faded; and c.40 others, art theory and miscellaneous, 4to & 8vo (c.45)
Cruikshank (George), William Heath and others. Evenings' Amusement; or, Repertorium Comicum, 81 etched plates, creasing and tears to margins, 1 or 2 running into images, a few repaired, surface soiling, original stiff wrappers with label to upper cover, spine perished, contents loose, covers worn, oblong folio, Thomas McLean, [c.1838].⁂ Rare collected edition of some of the most popular comic prints published by McLean in the 1820's and '30's. Includes R. Seymour's "Heaven and Earth"; George Cruikshanks' "Mixing a Recipe for Corns"; Seymour's "The March of Intellect" (7 plates); "The Finishing School; or Quite Accomplished" by "Lady M"; "The Heiress" (6 plates); William Heath's "Omnibus" (8 plates); "A Trip to Margate by Paul Pry" (7 plates); Heath's "Parish Characters" (10 plates), and plates from Heath's "Household Servants" and "Sketches of the Kennel".
Ching-Te-Chen Tao Lu, or, "The Potteries of China" and "T'AO YA", or, "Pottery Refinements" both by Geoffrey R. Sayer published by Routledge & Kegan Paul 1951 and 1959; "The Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities" Stockholm, Bulletin No. 25, 1953; "Chinese Silks Exported to Russia in the 17th Century" by Agnes Geijer; "Hsing-yao and Ting-yao" by Gustaf Lindberg; "The Westerners Among The Figurines of the T'ang Dynasty of China" Rome by Jane Gaston Mahler, 1959; Catalogue of "The International Exhibition of Chinese Art", 1935-6, third edition; "Introduction to Chinese Art" by Arnold Silcock, 1935; "Chinese Art" by the Late S. W. Bushell, C.M.G., B.Sc., M.D.; "Vol 1 Victoria and Albert Museum Art Handbook Introduction To Chinese Art and History" by Arnold Silcock and fourteen other publications and books on Chinese Art (22)
JOSEPH POWELL (1780-1834) "The Stonemason" watercolour unsigned inscribed on Abbott & Holder label verso together with HARRY MORLEY "The sheep bridge Blakeney, Norfolk" watercolour signed lower right attributed to R. PETTIT "Alby Norfolk" a study of a church and graveyard watercolour unsigned and later inscribed verso together with numerous further prints and paintings Size approx. 20cm high x 28cm wide excluding frame CONDITION REPORTS Extra images available online
R B WRIGHT "Ducks Alighting", a pair of watercolours heightened with white, both signed - one lower left, one lower right, together with 19TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL "Rural Landscape Scene with Tower Rising in Background, Figure on a Path in Foreground", watercolour unsigned together with a companion of "Travellers Resting by Woodland, Sheep and other Figures in Background", watercolour unsigned
AFTER W P FRITH AND R A PINX "The Derby Day", black and white engraving, approx 132 cm x 72.5 cm CONDITION REPORTS Whilst the image is basically sound the paper has browned in several areas of staining and foxing - see images for further detail. The piece does have full titles, plate mark etc.
A R "Estuary landscape with fishing barges in foreground" oil on canvas, unidentified signature AR in lower left, together with AFTER WILLIAM WALCOT "The Mersey" (Liverpool) black and white etching signed in pencil to margin and AFTER G CHAMBERS "The Port of Liverpool taken from Seacombe, Cheshire ..." hand coloured engraving by James Carter
JOHN COLTRANE LPS. Three collectable titles from the greatest to do it.. John Coltrane - Blue Train (US, BLP 1577, likely 1959 RE, R and INC, Ex with light marks to both sides, sleeve VG+ with some creasing and shelf wear), Bahia (UK. Stateside, SL 10162, Ex+/Ex+), Coltrane Time (UK, Mono, United Artists, ULP 1018, Ex/Ex with some light shelf wear).
THE HI-LO'S LPS. 12 mostly US issued LPs. Titles: Listen! (Starlite, ST 7006), On Hand (Starlite, ST.LP 7008), Happen To Bossa Nova (Reprise, R-6066), In Stereo (UK, Colrich Audio, XSD-11), In Stereo (Omega Records, OSL-11), Suddenly It's The (Columbia, CL 952), Love Nest (Columbia, CL 1121), The Hi-Lo's (1982 RE, MCA, MCA2-4171), I Presume (Starlite, ST,7007), I Presume (Japan, Kapp, VIM-4517 (M)), and Now (Pausa, 7093). Condition varies but is generally from VG to Ex.
SOUL AND FUNK LPS. Ten US issued LPs. Titles: The Originals - Def-I-Ni-Tione (US, Soul, S734L, DJ Copy), Syreeta - Syreeta (US, Mowest, MW113L), The Undisputed Truth (US, Stereo, Gordy, GL955L), Wolfe (US, Rare Earth, R541L), The Twistin' Kings - Twistin' The World Around (US, Motown, MLP 601), Jimmy Ruffin - Sings Top Ten (US, Stereo, Soul, SS 704). Frankie Valli / The Four Seasons - Chameleon (US, Mowest, MW108), R. Dean Taylor - I Think Therefore I Am (US, Rare Earth, RS522), Nothing But A Man (US, Motown, 630), Pippin (US, Motown, M760L). Condition is generally from VG+ to Ex+.
JOHN SURMAN LPS - ONE SIGNED. Two collectable titles here. John Surman - How Many Clouds Can You See? with nice big signature and inscription in silver ink by John Surman on front cover (UK, Stereo, Deram, SML-R 1045, Ex+/eX with stickers to front of sleeve), John Surman (UK, Stereo, Deram, SML 1030, VG sadly with a feelable scratch across tracks 1-3, sleeve VG+ with creasing and stickers).
Late 3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of ten bronze seals with various shapes and designs including nine accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: (T-444) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 20 x 16 x 23mm. This has a flat oval face, and sides that rise steeply to a stalk handle surmounted by a loop. The design on the face is linear and consists of a Y-motif and three crescents based on the rim filling the spaces left. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-1800 B.C. The edges of the face and the loop are worn, but the metal appears to be sound, and the piece generally is in fair condition.'; (T-432) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 22 x 22 x 20mm. This is round with bevelled edges. The face is flat, the back slightly convex with short stalk handle ending in a loop. The design on the face is linear, consisting of two crescents base on the rim, and spiralling line also based on the rim, and a short straight stoke also based on the rim. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-1800 B.C. There is some incrustation on the surface which could be removed, but the piece is in very good condition.'; (U-494) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 17 x 17 x 21mm. This has a round flat face, and a back which rises steeply to a stalk handle ending in an oval pierced loop. The design on the face, done in raised liens, consists of two similar curved motifs and two small strokes filling spaces. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2100-1800 B.C. It is in very good condition.'; (K-12) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 27 x 19 x 27.5mm. The seal has flat face and back, with large stalk handle rising from the back and ending in a pierced loop. The face has an outer rim and is hollowed out inside this rim. The shape is built up from three arms which go out from the centre and then curve a little inwards ending in a point. This seal comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2000-1500 B.C. The face is somewhat crumpled and the handle pushed out of line, but otherwise it is in good condition.'; (D-27) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 19 x 20 x 23mm. This has a round flat face with hammered design in the middle, and the back rises to a large stalk handle. The design shows a bird on the wing. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2000-1500 B.C. The handle is a little worn, otherwise the piece is in good condition.'; (B-26) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 26 x 22 x 28mm. This has a round flat compartmented face, with solid back rising via a stalk handle to a pierced knob handle. the design consists of two oblongs side by side, surrounded above and on the sides by a double band, and below by three irregular shapes. The seal comes from the Bronze Age of west central Asia, and probably dates to c.2000-1500 B.C. The loop at the top is broken and much of the rim is missing, but what remains is generally in good condition. the design is rare, possibly unique, but so far we do not know what it may represent.'; (R-877) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 25 x 25 x 22mm. This has a round flat face, and a flat back on which is a small central raised portion supporting a stalk handle with pierced loop on the top. The design on the face is linear: two pairs of facing, matching linear motifs: each line begins at the edge and curls over as it reaches the middle. Two have bigger curls than the other two. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2100-1800 B.C. It is in very good condition.'; (U-308) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 19 x 20 x 20 x 24mm. This bears the shape of the design, with flat face and convex back on which is mounted a stalk handle with pierced loop. The design is a trefoil with a dot in the centre and a short stroke within each of the three arms. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2100-1800 B.C. There is heavy incrustation on the surface, otherwise it is in fair condition.' 165 grams total, 21-30mm (3/4-1 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers B-20, B-26, D-27, K-12, U-494, T-432, T-444, R-877, T-748, U-308, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [10] Fine condition.
19th-20th century AD. A bronze figure of Chakrasamvara seated cross-legged on an openwork lotus-flower base with Hevajra facing, the god crowned and with pendant earrings. Cf. Storm, R., Myths and Legends of India, Egypt, China and Japan, Wigston, 2011, p.154. 364 grams, 13.5cm (5 1/4"). Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Late 3rd-2nd millennium BC. A group of three bronze stamps comprising: one in the form of a crouched horned quadruped with large eye and compartmented body, inverted u-shaped handle to reverse; one in the form of a horned bull with compartmented body, filled with zig-zag lines, handle to reverse; and one discoid with openwork design of a monkey with curved tail and triangular object upon its back, strap handle to the reverse. 68 grams total, 43-48mm (1 3/4-2"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers R-904, N 87, 228, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [3] Fine condition.
Late 3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of ten bronze seals including nine accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: T-8) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 18.5 x 18.5 x 19 mm.This has a round flat face and convex back rising to a stalk handle with suspension loop on top. The design on the face shows a V-shape offset by two crescents. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2100-1700 B.C. It is in good condition and a nice example of its kind.'; T-449) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 16 x 15 x 17 mm. This has the shape of the design, with flat face with zig-zag edge and compartmented interior. The back is convex and a stalk handle is mounted on it with grooved loop on top. The design shows a kind of star with circle in the middle. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-1800 B.C. There is some incrustation on the surface which could be removed, but the metal underneath is in good condition, and this is a nice example of its kind.'; R-487) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 21 x 20 x 21 mm. This has a flat round face and a sharply rising back to an oval pierced handle. The design on the face is a linear pattern within a rim: two crescents based on the edge, a curling line also starting from the edge, and a single short stroke likewise from the edge. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2000-1600 B.C. There is incrustation on the surface which could be removed, and the piece is in good condition.'; R-222) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 23 x 17 x 24 mm. This has an oval flat face, short short steep sides, and a back which rises gently to a stalk handle with pierced loop on top. The design, which is done in raised lines and dots, is a combination of straight lines, curved lines, and dots. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2000-1600 B.C. It is generally well preserved, but one side of the base appears to have been rubbed off.'; R-765) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 19 x 19 x 25 mm. This has a round flat face and sides which rise sharply and curve inwards to a pierced oval handle. The design on the face consists of a S-shape and two V-shapes, one each side. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2100-1800 B.C. It is covered with incrustation which could be removed, but generally it is good condition.'; T-519) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 13 x 13 x 24.5 mm. This has a round flat face and vertical sides that lead to a back rising steeply to a stalk handle with pierced loop on top.the design on the face is linear within an outer rim: a straight line with antithetical branch on each side. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-1800 B.C. There is corrosion on the surface which could be removed. The metal appears to be in good condition. The design on the face is somewhat worn down.'; V-384) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 19 x 17 x 18 mm. This has a flat oval face, and flat back, on which is mounted a stalk handle ending in a suspension loop. The design on the face is compartmented and is made up of a central oval. the ends of which extend to the edge, and two crescents based on the edge beside the oval. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is covered with thick incrustation, which could be removed, but it appears that the metal beneath is sound.'; V-312) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 18 x 19 x 19 x 18 mm. This bears the shape of the design, with flat face surrounded by a rim, and flat back on which is mounted a stalk handle with suspension loop. The design is a trefoil. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2100-1800 B.C. There is some incrustation on the surface, which could be removed. Generally the piece is in good condition.'; V-315) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 10.5 x 10.5 x 22 mm. This has a flat round face and the back rises to a tall stalk handle with suspension loop. The design consists of a single curving line dividing the circle. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2100-1800 B.C. There is some incrustation on the surface, which could be removed, but otherwise it is in fair condition.' 101 grams total, 22.5-25mm (3/4 - 1"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [10] Fine condition.
23rd-10th century BC. A group of five bronze seals including three accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: (U-453) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 55 x 55 x 32mm. This is round, with scalloped outer edge: The face is flat, as is the back also, with a tall handle mounted on it. This handle is ridge and has a suspension loop on top, now broken. The design on the face consists of central rosette with eight petals, around which is a circle of dots between lines, and beyond this middle band is a large number of motifs which may be more petals or leaves. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 1500-1000 B.C. It is a less common type, not being compartmented. It is in fair condition.'; (U-36) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 57 x 57.5 x 19mm. This is round with spikey outer edge, with flat face and flat back on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. the design, which is both compartmented and open-work, consists of a central Greek cross within an expanded quadrate cross, within the outer band, which is plain save for the outer spikes. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is in good condition -- only one outer spike is damaged -- and the metal has been conserved.'; (R-743) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 48 x 47.5 x 27mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted an oblong pierced handle. The design is both compartmented and open-work. it consists of a scorpion within an outer band, joined principally by tail and pincers, but also by its legs which serve as struts. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. There is incrustation on the surface which could be removed, and the outer rim is damaged, but otherwise the piece is in good condition.'; the rest comprising: one discoid with compartmented oblong to the centre, irregular openwork shapes to the field, inverted U-shape handle to the reverse; one roughly square-shaped with slightly curved sides, one corner absent, design with three wavy designs splitting the square in two, each part filled with three circles, each with a smaller circle within, strap handle to the reverse. 189 grams total, 48-55mm (2-2 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers U-36, U-453, R-743, Y-800, Y-264, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [5] Fine condition.
Late 3rd-early 2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of bronze stamp seals some accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states:(R-772) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 24 x 20 x 13 mm. This has a flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a loop of sheet metal, thickened at the edges and with rope design along the middle. The object has a shape matching the design, which is compartmented. It consists of a crescent at the bottom joined by three short strokes to an open flower with three projections at the top. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It has an unusual design, and is in very good condition save for a damaged handle.'; (T-864) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 19 x 18 x 11 mm. This is roughly square, with flat face and flat back on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The design, which is both compartmented and open-work, consists of a Greek cross divided into five rectangles with an extra element added at the end of each arm with rounded end, and rounded struts fill the gaps between the arms. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a little worn and bent, but the metal has been conserved and the piece is generally in good condition.'; (B-1) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 28 x 30 x 10 mm. This is roughly round, with a loop handle of pyramid shape on the back. The face is compartmented, but with solid back. The design is a pattern with two crossing lines resulting in four unequal quarters with matching designs in opposite quarters. The one pair show a curving line with straight line crossing it in the larger one a stroke starting from the edge in the direction of the centre. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-2000 B.C. It is in fair condition.'; (R-470) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 26 x 26 x 18 mm. This has a round flat face, and the sides rise steeply to a small loop handle of inverted V-shape. The design consists of spirals, one a double spiral. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2000-1600 B.C. It has an attractive design of its type, and is slightly damaged, but generally in good condition.'; (R-463) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 30.5 x 28 x 13 mm. This is round with scalloped edges, with flat face and roughly flat back on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The design is a rosette with seven petals, all curling a little to the edge, with central small circle and lines along the 'petals' engraved on the metal. The back is shaped to reflect these 'petals'. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. The metal has been conserved and the piece is in very good condition. The type is one of the less common for the period and area.' 112 grams total, 19-29mm (3/4 - 1"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [10] Fine condition.
23rd-20th century BC. A mixed group of five bronze discoid brooches with openwork design comprising, all accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: (U-276) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 43 x 43 x 14mm. This has a flat round face, compartmented and open-work. The back is also flat, and a handle of inverted V-shape is mounted in the middle. The design shows a sheep or goat standing with feet together and head turned backwards. This figure is supported by struts within a plain outer band. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It has a rare design, and is in good condition except that the outer rim is worn and dented.'; (C-5) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 46 x 46 x 19mm. This is round, compartmented, and open work save for the outer band. There is a loop handle with flat top on the back. The design on the face has a small circle in the middle, from which go outwards seven curling lines which end in crescents resting on the inner circle of the outer rim. The band around the rim is plain on the inside and wavey on the outside. This is a seal from west central Asia, c. 2300-2000 B.C. It has an unusual and fascinating design, and is in good condition save for a little damage to the rim.'; (R-901) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 56 x 56.5 x 13mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which a handle of inverted V-shape is mounted. The design, which is both compartmented and open-work, shows a snake with curling body biting the neck of a bearded goat, while a second snake with scaly body seems to merge into the body of the goat. The design is put within an outer plain band. The design is engraved on the back. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a rare design, perhaps unique, and the piece is in very good condition save for some denting and damage to the outer rim.'; (R-516) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 54 x 52 x 24mm. This is roughly square with slightly rounded sides and corners. It has a flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a large handle of inverted V-shape. The design is both compartmented and open-work. It consists of a central greek cross, and to the end of each arm is joined an inlet from an outer band, which has points at each corner, both outwards and inwards. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is covered with incrustation, which could be removed, and the metal appears to be in good condition. The piece as a whole is well preserved save for slight bending.'; (T-781) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 46 x 49 x 16mm. This has the shape of what is depicted, with flat face, flat back, and handle on the back of inverted V-shape. The design, which is both compartmented and open-work, consists of two snakes tête bêche, their bodies forming rough ovals, with the tail turning to touch the body in nearly a circle, and the head touching this circle. Between them at each end is a curving band and five struts fill the space between them. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a rare design, and is in good condition. the metal has been conserved, and there is only the slightest bending of the rim.' 140 grams total, 42-56mm (1 3/4-2 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers R-516, R-901T-781, U-276, C-5, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [5] Fine condition.
Late 3rd-2nd millennium BC. A group of three bronze stamp seals, all accompanied by typed and signed notes by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: (V-875) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 65 x 63 x 19mm. This is round, with scalloped outer rim, with flat face and flat back in the centre of which is an angular suspension loop. The design, which is both compartmented and open-work, consists of the outer band, plain save for scalloped edge, and the area within this band is divided into rectangles and L-shapes so far as the curving outer circle allowed. In the centre are four oblongs so placed that half of each projects from the others, and along this oblong an L-shape was put, joining the outer band, and the sides of all these figures were extended to the outer band, and the sides of all these figure were extended to the outer band where there was opportunity. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is an interesting design, and the metal appears to be in good condition. The seal is generally in good condition save for denting of the rim.'; (1940) 'Compartmented Bronze Stamp Seal, c. 64mm. diameter, c. 22mm. high. This is round, with an outer rim and within that the design. This has a square in the middle with one straight line from the middle of each side respectively direct to the edge. From each corner of the square a zig-zag line goes direct to the edge, and two more zig-zag lines run parallel to the one connecting with the corner of the square on each side of it, but joining the straight line and the edge. There is a pointed loop handle on the back. This seal comes from West-Central Asia, perhaps Turkmenia, and dates to c.2000 B.C. It is in very good condition.'; (R-201) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 65 x 65 x 18mm. This is round with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a loop handle of inverted V-shape.The design is both compartmented and open-work. It consists of a Greek cross with single lines going from side to side in the middle of each arm. The roughly triangular quarters created by this cross are filled with a central circle surrounded by six irregular shapes. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c.2300-2000 B.C. The outer edge is a little dented in places, but otherwise it is in very good condition, and it is a fine example of its kind.' 197 grams, 62-65mm (2 1/2"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers 1940, R-201, V-875, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [3] Fine condition.
Late 3rd millennium BC-2nd century AD. A mixed group of bronze stamp seals some accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: (R-474) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 19.5 x 19.5 x 10 mm. This is roughly a round disc, with flat face, slightly convex back, and the beginning of a stalk handle on the back, now pierced for suspension. The design is linear and consists of four crescents adjoining the edge, one with a pole supporting it. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2000-1600 B.C. It is in good condition, though the handle broke in antiquity and a secondary hole was bored to carry it.'; (T-856) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 18.5 x 24 x 7 mm. This has roughly a V-shape, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a loop handle. The design, which is done in raised lines, consists of three parallel lines of zig-zag covering the base of the V, and a vertical line of zig-zag in each arm. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. There is incrustation on the surface which could be removed. The piece is generally in good condition save that the ends of the arms are worn or broken. It is a rare type.'; (T-457) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 21 x 20 x 12 mm. This has a round, flat face with notched edge, and flat back on which is mounted a loop handle. The design on the face, which is cut into the surface, shows a heraldic eagle: head sideways on top, wings spread, and tail feathers down. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. There is some incrustation on the surface, which could be removed, but generally it is in fair condition, and is a fine example of its type.'; (U-513) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 24 x 23 x 12 mm. This has a round flat face and a back which rises to the base of a button which is pierced for suspension. The design on the face shows a horse with head down and a Greek inscription above it: ??????[?] Of the king. This comes from west central Asia and is to be dated to the Bactrian dynasty, c. 300-100 B.C. It is in good condition. (U-458) A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 33 x 31 x 7 mm. This is roughly square, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of strip metal. The design is compartmented and consists of a simple cross dividing the square into four smaller squares, in each of which is a central small circle surrounded by a zig-zag square. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a less common type, and though it is bent, it is otherwise in quite good condition.'; (D-9) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 55 x 55 x 16 mm. This is round, with flat face and back, the design being openwork and compartmented. There is a stout loop handle like an inverted V on the back. The design consists of five loops starting from a very short strut on the central small circle, four of which then support each two outer loops, one on each arm, joining up to the outer band. The fifth inner loop supports only one such outer loop. A simple band surrounds the whole. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is in very good condition, only the outer band being slightly dented.'; (W-143) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 24 x 23 x 15 mm. This is a thick disc with flat face and back, on which is mounted a handle of sheet metal with two grooves over it. The design consists of a central globe surrounded by a looping line and in the gaps between the loops and the outer rim a smaller globe is placed (one now missing"). This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2100-1800 B.C. It is a less common type and the metal is sound, while the seal is generally in fair condition.'; (V-280) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 24 x 25 x 9 mm. This is a round flat disc with a piece of pierced strip metal mounted on the back as a handle. The design on the face shows a symbol in the middle like a spear-head, and to each side a standing figure holding a rod or weapon in one hand. The one figure has a normal head, the other what seems to be the head of a horned animal. This comes from west central Asia and is a little known type and so difficult to date, but c. 500 B.C. to 200 A.D. is most probably the correct range.' 105 grams total, 20-31mm (3/4 -1"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [10] Fine condition.
23rd-20th century BC. A bronze discoid openwork seal with handle to the reverse, accompanied by a typed and signed note by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 71 x 70 x 23. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted-V shape. The design is both compartmented and open-work. It consists of four sitting monkeys in a circle with tails erect, three of them holding something in their front paws, the fourth not holding anything but the paws up. The design is enclosed within a plain band. Design repeated on back. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It has a rare, possibly unique design, and is in very good condition except that the outer rim is dented and worn.' 68 grams, 72mm (2 3/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection number R-858, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Fine condition.
Late 3rd-early 2nd millennium BC. A group of five discoid bronze seals comprising: one a seated figure(?) surrounded by irregular shapes, inverted U-shape handle to reverse; one with rosette formed of six petals within a tightly scalloped border; and three accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: (T-199) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 50 x 50.5 x 18mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The design, which is both compartmented and open-work consists of a central Greek cross with a crescent resting on each outer edge of this cross, while eight curving lines base on the outer plain band support or intervene between the crescents. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. There is incrustation on the surface, which could be removed. The metal is in fair condition, and save for a little damage to the outer rim the piece is in good condition.'; (R-746) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 43 x 41 x 34mm. This is roughly round with six indentations in the outer edge. The face is flat and compartmented, the back is convex and from it a stalk handle with pierced oval top rises. The design consists of a central small circle from around which six curving extensions spread out like a whirligig. They may be meant as snakes' heads. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2100-1800 B.C. It is a rare seal for its design and save for damage to two of the heads it is in good condition.'; (P-55) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 45 x 45 x 18mm. This is round with flat face and flat back, on which a handle of inverted V-shape is mounted. The design is both compartmented and open-work. It consists of a outerband with scalloped edge and within it a heraldic eagle: head sideways at the top, wings spread, and tails feathers down. The seal comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It has been conserved, and is in very good condition. It is a fine example of its type.' 250 grams total, 4354mm (1 3/4-2"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers T-198, T-199, R-746, R-80, P-55, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [5] Fine condition.
Late 3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of ten bronze seals including eight accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: K-6) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 45 x 44 x 16 mm. This has the shape of a seven-pointed star with flat face and back, on which is mounted a loop handle. The face is compartmented but not open-work. The points of the star are each a rough pear shape, which leaves a smaller seven-pointed star in the middle. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is in very good condition.'; T-465) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 32 x 26 x 14 mm. This is oblong, with handle of inverted V-shape on the back. The design is both compartmented and open-work. It consists of grid of six rough squares in two rows of three, but originally it had three rows, not two. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. The two-third remaining are slightly bent, but otherwise are in very good condition.'; T-461) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 41 x 41 x 12 mm. This has the shape of a rosette, with flat face, compartmented, and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted U-shape. The design consists of a pair of concentric circles and eight petals around them. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is in very good condition and has been cleaned.'; T-159) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 40 x 28 x 14 mm. The design of this seal is a pattern of two crossing straight bands joined at the closer ends by a single line. The design is both compartmented and open-work, with a handle of inverted V-shape on the back. This seal comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. There some pressed earth adhering to the surface, which could be removed, but the metal is in very good condition and the seal is a nice example of its type.'; V-366) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 39 x 27 x 15 mm. This bears the shape of the design, with flat face and flat back ,on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape . The design is linear and consists of two pairs of diagonal strokes which cross in the middle, the ends of which are held by two parallel strokes. This seal comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is encrusted, but could be cleaned and the metal appears to be in good condition.'; C-6) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 43 x 42 x 15 mm. This is round, compartmented, and with a solid back. The handle is a loop of strip metal attached to the back. The design shows a circle, not quite in the centre, and nine lines radiating from it to the outer rim. This seal comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. There is some incrustation on the surface, but the metal is in very good condition.'; R-500) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 38 x 38 x 15 mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The design is both compartmented and open-work. It consists of a central circle and an outer band, which are joined with four plant-like motifs and between them four simple strokes. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is covered with incrustation, which could be removed. The metal underneath appears to be in good condition.'; T-490) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 34 x 34 x 12 mm.This has a very roughly oval shape with an indentation at one point. It is of open-work construction with a handle of inverted V-shape on the back. The design is a pattern of shapes formed by mostly straight lines. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a known type of design, but strange as now preserved. It is possible that the indentation results from loss of part of the outer rim. The metal is in good condition and the piece has been cleaned.' 190 grams total, 26-43mm (1 - 1 1/2"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [10] Fine condition.
Late 3rd-1st millenium BC. A mixed group of five bronze seals including three accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: (T-524) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 43 x 39 x 9.6mm. This is formed of a grid of miscellaneous shapes, with flat face and flat back, on which a loop handle is mounted. The design appears to be abstract, not depicting anything. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a rare and interesting type, and the metal is in good condition, but there may be some loss of outer parts.'; (K-57) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 35 x 34 x 14mm. This is round, with notched edge, flat face and slightly convex back with central pierced loop. The face shows an engraved heraldic eagle, with head sideways at the top, wings spread, and tail feather down and spread. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is in very good condition and the metal has been conserved.'; (W-99) 'Decorated Bronze Attachment, 42 x 33m. This bears the shape of the design, showing two heads of animals such as jackals joined on to shaped items not now identifiable as depictions. On the back there is a loop for a cord of strap to pass through. This is steppe art, from west central Asia, dating to c. 600-300 B.C. It is an attractive piece and the metal is in good condition, but one end of the piece is broken off.'; the rest comprising: one discoid with various shapes, possibly representing a horned quadruped; one roughly discoid with two circles to the centre, surrounded by four pear shapes, each with a circle to the centre, handle to the reverse. 112 grams total, 34-43mm (1 1/4-1 3/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection number W-99, K-57, T-524, R-956 W-155, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [5] Fine condition.
23rd-20th century BC. A group of three bronze openwork seals, all accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: (U-21) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 58 x 58 x 16mm. This is very roughly round, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The design, which is both compartmented and open-work, consists of a central circular band from which four snakes spread, first outwards, then in a big loop to the head with big eyes. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. There is some incrustation on the surface, which could be removed, the metal appears to be sound. There is slight denting of one head, but generally this is an attractive seal with a rare design.'; (R-742) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 65 x 63 x 28mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back on which a handle of inverted V-shape is mounted. the design is both compartmented and open-work. It consists of a central square, with a Greek cross mounted on each side of the square, with a dot in the middle of the cross and an outer open end which flows into scallops each side so creating an outer band of eight scallops. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is in fine state of preservation.'; (R-703) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 42 x 42 x 14mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which a handle of inverted V-shape is mounted. The design, which is both compartmented and open-work, shows a sitting monkey with front paw and tail raised. Struts reach from the monkey's shoulder to the outer band, which encloses the whole design. Design repeated on the back. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a known type, but the linear pattern on the back is rare for this design. The outer rim is a little dented, but the piece is generally in good condition.' 133 grams, 42-64mm (1 3/4-2 1/2"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers R-742, R-703, U-21, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [3] Fine condition.
Late 1st-early 2nd century AD. A horn-shaped translucent rock crystal rhyton with animal-head terminal, possibly a dog or young deer with erect ears and pointed face; thickened rim. Cf. Ebbinghaus, S. edn., Animal-shaped vessels from the Ancient World: Feasting with Gods, Heroes and Kings, Harvard Art Museums, Massachusetts, 2018, for many horn-shaped vessels aith animal heads; Calvi, M.C., I Vetri Romani del Museo di Aquileia [The Roman Glasses of the Museum of Aquileia],1968, pl.19.1; also Lazarus, P., The Cinzano Glass Collection, London, 1978; Bonomi, S., Vetri antichi del Museo archeologico nazionale di Adria, Venezia, 1996, no.449.164 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). From a private collection of seals and amulets, the property of a Canadian gentleman living in London; from his father's collection formed in the late 1960s to 1980s; accompanied by an archaeological expertise from Dr. Raffaele D’Amato; and a geological report No. TL3251 by geology consultant Dr R. L. Bonewitz; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.155094. A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website. Fair condition, repaired. Extremely rare.
Late 3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of ten bronze seals with various shapes and designs, including six accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: (P-36) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 45.5 x 45 x 42.5mm. This has a round, flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a stalk handle. The top of this is flattened, with two grooves over it, and just below which the handle is pierced. The design consists of a Greek cross and the resulting quarters are filled with inverted V shapes. This comes from west central Asia or eastern Iran, and dates to c. 2000-1500 B.C. It is a large one and in very good condition.'; (T-747) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 24 x 24 x 42mm. This has a roughly round face, and a back which rises steeply to a round loop on top. The design on the face is done in raised lines and dots, and consists of a central dot, another at the edge, and four linear motifs around: an M, two crescents, and an irregular curving line. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-1800 B.C. It is unusually tall, and the metal is in good condition though the face is worn down in sports along the rim.'; (T-732) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 24 x 23 x 23.5mm. This has a round flat face, and a back which rises steeply to an oval suspension loop, with secondary hole from the top. The design on the face, in raised lines, consists of two of the same linear motifs, tête bêche. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-1800 B.C. The metal has been conserved, and the piece is in fair condition.'; (T-234) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 23 x 24 x 26.5mm. This is roughly round, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a stalk handle with large circle at the top. The design on the face is linear and consists of two pairs of opposite crescents, one within the other, and the remaining spaces are filled with crescents resting on short rods. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-1800 B.C. It is generally well preserved, the metal being in sound condition, but an outer rim has been worn off.; (R-896) Stamp Seal of Bronze, 27 x 25.5 x 43mm. This has a flat oval face and tall handle with high central ridge around it and two smaller ridges both above and below the central one, with pierced loop handle on the top. The design on the face shows a central standing hero grappling with two lions, one each side, the one on the right with head down, the one on the left with head up. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2000-1500 B.C. It is a rare type and in good condition except that the outer rim of the face is largely worn off.'; (T-837) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 26 x 26 x 23mm. This has a round flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a stalk handle ending in a round pierced loop. The design on the face is done in raised lines and consists of four crescents based on the outer rim, and a curving line from the outer rim to the centre. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-1800 B.C. The rim is worn down at one point, but generally the piece is in very good condition.' 376 grams total, 22-47mm (1-1 3/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers P-36, T-234, T-732, T-747, R-896, T-837, X-72, T-447, Y-837, U-326, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [10] Fine condition.
3rd-1st millennium BC. A mixed group of bronze stamp seals, some accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: (T-868) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 69 x 68.5 x 23 mm. This bears the shape of the design, with flat face and flat back, on which a handle of inverted V-shape is mounted. The design, which is both compartmented and open-work, consists of Greek cross with a dot in the centre surrounded by a circle. At four points, between the arms of the cross, an extra section is added on:[sic] sides that flare out and a straight end, within which is a circle held by one strut from the circle, and two struts from the outer end of the added segments.This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a large piece with a rare design, and is in very good condition, the metal having been cleaned and conserved.'; (T-717) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 54 x 55 x 19 mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The design is both compartmented and open-work. It consists of a Greek cross within a plain outer band, with a crescent shape filling each quarter so created. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. There is incrustation on the surface, which could be removed. The metal appears to be in good condition, as is the piece generally, save for denting of the outer rim.'; (T-464) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 44 x 41 x 21 mm. This has a flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The design is compartmented and open-work. It consists of four oblongs divided into strips so arranged that at the centre the oblongs with strips in the some direction are not touching. At the present time three oblongs have two strips each, one three, but there has been damage and it seems that originally each oblong had three strips. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. There is heavy incrustation on the surface, which could be removed. The metal beneath appears to be in good condition, but the piece is not now complete.'; (T-281) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 47 x 48 x 15 mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back and notched outer edge. On the back is mounted a handle of angular profile, pierced for suspension. The design on the face consists of a kind of rosette: an inner band connected to the outer edge by nine compartments. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C It is covered with incrustation, which could be removed, but the metal underneath appears to be in good condition.'; (T-163) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 46 x 45 x 19 mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The design, which is compartmented and open-work, consists of a pattern. The circle is divided into four quarters by a simple cross, and is supported by struts: four from the centre to the outer rim, and two each from the four bars of the simple cross, the whole resembling four bushes based on the centre. The seal comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is covered with thick incrustation, which could be removed. The metal underneath appears to be in good condition, as is the seal generally.'; (R-205) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 54 x 54 x 22 mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which a loop handle of inverted V-shape is mounted. The design is both compartmented and open-work. It shows a central rectangle from each corner of which a leaf-like motif reaches to the outer band, and from the middle of each side of which a bloom-like motif similarly reaches to the outer band. This band is plain. The seal comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is covered with corrosion, which could be treated, but the design is clear.'; (U-342) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 58 x 59 x 19 mm. This is round with slightly scalloped edge. The shape reflects the design, and the seal has flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape (now broken"). The design, which is both compartmented and open-work, consists of a cross like a Greek cross but with five arms, each arm of which divided into two parts which loop around and join up with those of the next arm. The seal comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It has an unusual design: the five-arm motif is rare. There is some corrosion of the surface, which could be treated, but generally it is in fair condition.'; (D-9) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 25.5 x 22 x 6 mm. This is a round disc with flat face and back with slightly rounded edges. A handle from the same material and pierced is attached to the back, but it is broken. The design shows a pair of standing, confronting stags with a short inscription in alphabetic script above them. This has not yet been deciphered. This is a seal from west central Asia , c. 800-400 B.C. It has a fine design and is in generally good condition.' 380 grams total, 41-69mm (1 1/2 - 2 3/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [10] Fine condition.
Later 3rd millennium BC. A bronze stamp seal with guilloche to the rim, loop handle, openwork central figure; 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 Bronze 77.5 x 76.5 x 21 mm. This is roughly round with scalloped outer edge. The face is flat, and the back also, on which a handle of inverted U-shape is mounted. The design on the face is compartmented, with some holes which may or may not have been intended in the manufacture. The design is given also on the back, where it is in low relief. The two sides are difficult [sic, for different(?)] except that around the central design is a guilloche pattern, the same on both face an back. Within that the relief on the back can be interpreted as showing a walking man: head with clear ear, chin, lips and nose, and at the bottom two feet. Three crescents are clear around him, but other items are difficult to interpret. The compartments on the face seem to show something totally different, but not to be identified for certain. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B. C. It is a very large piece, in very good condition, rare and important.' 99 grams, 78mm (3"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection number R-909; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Very fine condition.
23rd-20th century BC. A mixed group of bronze discoid seals comprising: three accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: (T-718) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 49 x 48 x 19mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back on which is mounted a handle of inverted U-shape. the face has a design created by four rough crescent shaped-lines, which create a central cross with narrowing arms. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is covered with incrustation, which could be removed. The metal beneath appears to be in good condition.'; (R-717) Stamp Seal of Bronze, 65 x 64.5 x 18mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted an angular handle pierced near its base. the design is both compartmented and open-work. It consists of a central band and around it eight open circles somewhat irregularly placed and ten openings of irregular shape next to the outer band. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. it is in very good condition. The incrustation on the surface could be removed. The design is uncommon.'; (Q-7) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 42 x 41 x 13mm. This is round, with a 'milled' edge. The back is slightly convex with a handle in the form of an inverted V. The face has a flat rim, but the design is done on a concave surface. it shows an eagle in heraldic pose: head sideways at the top, wings spread on both sides, and tail feathers spread at the bottom, and talons indicated between the bottom of the wings and the tail feathers. Each side above the wings a snake is put. This is a seal from west central Asia, c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a rare and fine design, achieved with casting and hand tooling. The metal has been conserved and is in very good condition.'; one with various shaped lines, stem handle with suspension hoop to the end, now fragmented; one with central flower pattern and semi-circles to the edge, rectangular handle to the reverse. 225 grams total, 42-55mm (1 3/4-2 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers R-717, T-718, T-332, W-863, Q-7, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [5] Fine condition.
Late 3rd-early 2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of bronze stamp seals, some accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: (R-879) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 32 x 31 x 22 mm. This is roughly round, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of oblong shape with slit down its lower part. The design is compartmented but not open-work. It consists of a central circle from which curving lines radiate to the outer rim creating a whirligig. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. There is incrustation on the surface which could be removed, but the metal appears to be in good condition, and generally the piece is in good condition.'; (R-762) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 30.5 x 30.5 x 18 mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which an angular handle, pierced, is mounted. The design consists of a simple cross and between each pair of arms is a stroke beginning at the rim but stopping short of the centre. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is covered with incrustation which could be removed, and generally it is in good condition.'; (U-221) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 38 x 37 x 12 mm. This bears the shape of the design, with flat compartmented face, and flat back on which is mounted a handle of angular form. The design is roughly that of a formee cross with dot in circle in the middle, and each arm of the cross had three dots in triangular formation. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is covered with incrustation and has a little damage to the edges, but otherwise is in good condition.'; (V-208 ) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 28 x 31 x 6.5 mm. This bears the shape of the design, with a somewhat convex face, flattish back, and on the back a small loop handle in the centre. The shape is of a rosette with six 'petals' and round hemispherical depressions form a design: one large one in the centre, one similar in each 'petal', and six much smaller ones between the innermost and the outer large six. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2000-1600 B.C. It is a rare type and is in good condition. There is incrustation on the back, which could be removed.'; (P-20) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 27.5 x 27.5 x 11 mm. This is roughly square, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of strip metal with grooves over it. The design is a pattern consisting of a cross joining the corners, a V-shaped figure between each pair of arms of the cross, and two opposite triangular shapes and two opposite semi-circular shapes filling the remaining spaces. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-1800 B.C. The design is one previously known from stone seals from eastern Iran. This seal is in very good state of preservation.'; (V-807) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 31 x 29 x 18 mm. The shape of the seal follows the design. It has a flat, compartmented face, and flat back, on which are the remains of a stalk handle, broken off in antiquity and secondarily pierced. The design shows a central dividing canal with forked ends, and each side the same design: something like a pair of eyes with eyelashes. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-1800 B.C. It has a rare and interesting design, but is covered with heavy incrustation and is worn.' 178 grams total, 21-42mm (3/4 - 1 1/2"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [10] Fine condition.
6th-8th century AD. A hollow-formed gold bracelet with three-panel hinged closure; cells to the outer face with beaded wire collar and inset cabochon garnet, amethyst and other gemstones, large onyx cabochon to the discoid rear plaque; the main hinged panel with inset sardonyx cabochon, flanking panels with granulated rim and legend 'NI / KA' (victorious"). See Evans, H.C. and Wixom, W.D., The Glory of Byzantium, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2006, p.249, for a comparable piece and discussion of luxury objects; see Cormack, R. and Vassilaki, M. edn., Byzantium, Royal Academy of Arts, London, 2008, pp.180-183, for comparable pieces held by museums around the world, including: the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond; Benaki Museum, Athens; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; The British Museum, London; see Durand, J., Byzantine Art, published with the assistance of the French Ministry responsible for Culture Centre Nationale du Livre (The National Book Centre), 1999, p.51, for a comparable piece; see Yeroulanou, A., Important Bracelets in Early Christian and Byzantine Art, in Entwistle, C. and Adams, N., Intelligible Beauty, Recent Research into Byzantine Jewellery, London, 2010, for discussion; see Ross M.C., Catalogue of the Byzantine and Early Mediaeval Antiquities in the Dumbarton Oaks Collection, Volume 2: Jewelry, Enamels and Art of the Migration Period, Washington, 2005, items 45-47 for discussion.40.12 grams, 74mm (3"). Property of a London lady, part of her family's Swiss collection; formerly acquired in the 1980s; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert, Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 0228/02/06/2020; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.157493-10036. Cabochons and other gemstones were a dominant and highly fashionable feature in jewellery and monuments of the Byzantine era, when advances in technology lead to the production of highly intricate jewellery items, to the extent that this age has been referred to as a 'Golden Age' of jewellery craftsmanship. There was an abundance of gold owing to a proliferation of gold mines around the empire, resulting in items of jewellery becoming essential objects of everyday wear. The majority of the precious metal jewellery pieces, which survive from this period have been discovered during archaeological excavations or as chance finds. These pieces would most likely have been buried with the intention of eventual recovery, misplaced as casual losses, or deposited as grave goods, although there have been exceptional instances when a precious metal luxury object has survived down the ages having been locked away in an ecclesiastical treasury. It was commonplace in this era to wear and use jewellery items as political instruments. A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website. Very fine condition.
6th century AD. A lidded marble reliquary casket in the shape of a church, ciborium, pyramidal lid with palm branch to each edge joining at the apex, a central Greek cross within a laurel wreath to three faces, a chi-rho within a laurel wreath to the front; the main body of the reliquary composed of arcaded outer faces supported by columns with a central pillar; the pillar with integrated columns and decorative door; the upper facade with a frieze depicting Agnus Dei within triangular border with flying archangels Michael and Gabriel to each side; the rear panel with a frieze of foliage scrolls, two crosses within arches flanking; the side panels with vine branches and birds; egg-and-dart border to the upper rim. See Grabar, A., L'età d'oro di Giustiniano, Milan, 1966; Wamser L., Zahlhaas, G., Rom und Byzanz, Archaologischen Kostbarkeiten aus Bayern, München, 1999; Hahn C. ed., Objects of devotion and desire, medieval relic to contemporary art, January 27-April 30, 2011, catalogue of the exhibition at the he Bertha and Karl Lebsdorf Art Gallery, Hunter College, New York, 2011.7.4 kg, 31cm (12 1/4"). From a late 1990s private collection; formerly acquired on the UK art market in the early 1980s; accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato; and a geological report No. TL3256 by geology consultant Dr R. L. Bonewitz; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.155132-10037. A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website. Fine condition. Extremely rare.
2nd-3rd century AD. A group comprising: a sheet silver ellipsoid phalera with parcel-gilt repoussé detailing of a military shield including a median vertical rib with triangular wings to the umbo, two parcel-gilt laurel wreaths with bows, pointillé outer band replicating the stitched edge of the shield, rolled rim; two fragments of a similar type. See Appels, A. and Laycock, S., Roman Buckles and Military Fittings, Witham, 2007; also D’Amato, R. and Sumner G., Arms and Armour of the Imperial Roman Soldier: From Marius to Commodus, 112 BC-AD 192, London, 2009. 93 grams total, 9-17cm (3 1/2 - 6 3/4"). Property of an Essex collector; acquired on the UK art market; formerly in an early 1990s private collection; accompanied by an academic report by Dr. Raffaele D’Amato. Phalerae were military decorations, usually discoid and made in sheet metal. If awarded to an individual, they were mounted on leather straps worn over the body armour; if awarded to a cohort, they appeared attached to the vexillum unit standard. [3, No Reserve] Fair condition.
3rd-4th century AD. A bronze mount, forming the top part of an entrance sheath fitting, having raised plaque embossed with the head of Medusa, showing stylised face and wavy hairs, maybe the upper part of a dagger's scabbard. See Almasri E., Mairna H.M, Bala'awi F. and Al Rousan, R., Medusa in Nabatean, Hatran and Palmyrene cultures in Mediterranean Archaeology and Archaeometry, vol.18, no.3, (2018), pp.89-102. 69.5 grams, 57mm (2 1/4"). Ex important Dutch collection; acquired on the European art market in the 1970s. This unparalleled piece is probably linked to the military equipment of a wealthy soldier. The decorative style of the Medusa's head points to a late dating in comparison with some images of the Gorgon on Eastern Military Roman artefacts (Almasri., Mairna, Bala'awi, Al Rousan, 2018, figs.27 & 30"). Fine condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A silver-gilt Wroxeter-type trumpet-derivative bow brooch with hooked and ribbed collar to the bow, scooped lower body with knop finial, bird modelled in the round, returned flange catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R., Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1538. 17.6 grams, 6.5cm (2 1/2''"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Fine condition.
10th-12th century AD. A sheet silver finger ring with central fylfot motif and stamped pellet and triangle ornaments; the ends tied into a whorl slipknot. 6.42 grams, 22.53mm overall, 18.96mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18.75, Japan 18) (1"). From a London W1, UK, collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. [No Reserve] Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
5th-6th century AD. A matched pair of radiate-headed brooches; each a D-shaped headplate with five lobed extensions, formed as a short neck, ribbed collar and rounded finial; plate decorated with billetted border enclosing a panel of cross-hatching; shallow bow with medial band and lateral billetted borders; trapezoidal footplate with medial billetted band flanked by zones of triangular punchwork and transverse band to the end; spring lug and catchplate to the reverse, with ferrous concretion from the iron pin. See Smith, R.A., British Museum Guide to Anglo-Saxon Antiquities, Trustees of the British Museum, 1923, p.143; Reynal, R., La Vida a Egara durant el segle VI - Els Visigots a Catalunya, Barcelona, 1993. 55 grams total, 88mm (3 1/2"). From an old English collection; acquired on the UK art market. [2] Fine condition.
2340-2200 BC. A lapis lazuli cylinder seal with a presentation scene with water god Enki in his Abzu house, accompanied by a scholarly note, which states: 'A lapis lazuli cylinder seal with a procession of three long-bearded gods with free torso and long flounced skirts with wide belts, facing right the god Enki (Akkadian Ea), the god of the subterranean freshwater ocean (absu), especially associated with wisdom, magic and incantations, and with the arts and crafts of civilization; enthroned in his temple, in a long flounced robe, his right arm raised in greeting, he looks at them; streams of water spring from his shoulders and flow on the back wall of the temple and under his feet; a single flower branch in front of his head; the first of the gods steps up a step-like stylized mountain, on the top of which is his temple; the flames blazing from his left shoulder and the stepped mountains show that it is the sun god Utu (Akkadian Šamaš) rising from the mountains in the east; instead of the usual saw, he is holding a sickle sword in his right hand; behind him the god Marduk, the son of Enki / Ea, with his symbol of a triangular-headed spade or hoe (Akkadian marru); the last god also with flames on his shoulders is the fire god Gibil or Girra (Akkadian Girru); all gods wear a simple horned crown, a lock of the neck and raise their right hand in greeting; behind the temple of Enki / Ea a nude bearded kneeling god holding a gate-post with ring, from the vessel of which water flows at the top; between him and the last god a vertical guilloche with five balls, which may indicate the seal's origin from Syria.'; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. Cf. Frankfort, H., Cylinder Seals, London, 1939, p.102-103, pl.XVIII, fig.k (= Boehmer, R. M., Die Entwicklung der Glyptik während der Akkad-Zeit, Berlin, 1965, p.83-84, pl.XLI, fig.488); Porada, E., Corpus of Ancient Near Eastern Seals in North American Collections, New York 1948, p.26, pl.XXXI, fig.202E (= Boehmer, R. M., ibd., pl.XLIV, fig.518).29.4 grams, 29mm (1"). Property of a Middlesex collector; acquired on the London art market before 2000; formerly in an old English collection; accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note, report number 158212.Fine condition.
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