1900-1700 BC. A clay tablet containing a forty-one line extract from a Royal hymn, which claims to be written by En?edu'anna, a daughter of the great king Sargon of Akkad; 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, which states: 'Clay Tablet, 102 x 55 mm., with Section of Sumerian Royal Hymn. This tablet is joined from two pieces with a little loss of text at the break and also due to other damage. However, of the 41 lines of cuneiform script which it contains, the majority are complete and legible. The tablet has a 40-line extract from a hymn which claims to be written by En?edu'anna, a daughter of the great king Sargon of Akkad (c. 2235-2279 B.C."). The total composition consists of 153 lines, and this tablet gives lines 40-79. This tablet is Old Babylonian, c. 1900-1700 B,C., and after the extract has a single line giving a date, but only the day of the month remains. En?edu'anna is claimed as author of quite a few Sumerian texts which survive, and though it is always possible that she employed professional scribes to compose the texts, the very personal matter in some of them does give the impression that they do in fact reflect her thoughts. This hymn is usually known today, as it was in the ancient world by the first phrase, Nin-me-sharra, 'Lady of all the cosmic regulations.' It is in fact is (sic) praise of the goddess Inanna. En?edu'anna was appointed by her father to be high priestess of Nanna, moon-god of Ur, and she held that post for a long time, until the reign of her nephew Nar?m-Sîn, but in a rebellion against Nar?m-Sîn Ur was led by a man Lugal-anne, and according to this hymn he deposed En?edu'anna from her office, which is not surprising. Translation [Lady] who makes glad the [reins], lady [who makes rejoice] the heart, Whose anger is not appeased, the daughter of [Sîn,] the great one, Lady who excels over the land, who has [refused] you worship? In the mountain where you worship is withheld, grain is taboo, Its (the mountain's) great gate you have turned to ashes. Its rivers bear blood for you: its people have nothing to drink. It leads to you its army captive, Its troops break up for you of their own accord. Its strong young men [go before you] of their own accord. A storm has taken over[the city's] dancing, The men and domestic animals are driven before you as captives. Over the city of which it was not said, 'The land is yours,' Of which it was not spoken, 'It belongs to the father who begat you,' You have uttered your holy command, [have turned it back from your way], [Have caused] your foot [to be removed] from its animal pens. Its women [do not speak] pleasantly with their husbands, By night they do not confer [in love], [They do not reveal] the holy things of their bodies. Aggressive wild cow, [daughter of Sîn the great one], Lady superior to An, [who has refused your worship?] One of the right cosmic regulations, great lady [of ladies,] Who came forth from the holy womb, [superior to] the mother[who bore you], Extremely wise one, lady of the lands, Life of the abundant peoples, let me [chant] your holy song! Faithful deity, fitted for the cosmic regulations, It is magnificent to speak of you with power! Merciful, truly pure of heart, let me speak of your cosmic regulations. I enter my holy sanctum, I, high priestess, I En?edu'anna, I carry the basket, I sing the hymn, But now [I am put] in the retreat and have to live thus. The light is extinguished, the day is darkened, Shadows come near, the storm covers (everything"). My honeyed mouth speaks confusion, My pleasant disposition has turned to dust. Sîn, what is this Lugal-anne to me? Speak to An that An may release me, You must [say] to An, 'Now!' [that An may release me.] [This woman will despoil the manhood of Lugal]-anne. [Mountain and flood lie at her] feet. [That woman is] exalted, [she will make the city abandon him.] [Month ....], 18th day, [year .....] This is an important new addition to the textual history of this fascinating personal hymn said to have been written by the king's own daughter.' 168 grams, 10.1cm (4"). Ex central London gallery; acquired 2000 from a UK dealer; acquired by them from an Oxford academic, catalogue number c/1178; examined by the late Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s; and accompanied a copy of a typed and unsigned two page scholarly note and translation by the Professor; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10254-166488. [No Reserve] Fair condition, repaired. Excessively rare.
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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.
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.
Dated 2042 BC. A substantial rectangular clay cuneiform tablet fragment with columns of Sumerian cuneiform script to both faces; supplied with a copy of a three-page (five-sides) report, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which includes the following details: 'Large Clay Tablet with Sumerian Inscription 194 x 198 mm. This tablet was originally written with 6 columns of Sumerian cuneiform on each side, but as now preserved parts of five columns remain on the obverse, three substantially complete, on the reverse some of all six remains, four substantially complete. This is an administrative document from the town of Umma, from the period of the Third Dynasty of Ur, c. 2070-2020 B.C. It comes from the state textile industry in the town and is an account of the materials and labour used up in this industry presumably over one year. The very end of the document would have had a note explaining such matters, but now it is lost. However, the surviving text gives abundant evidence of the large scale of this industry at the time.'; there follows Lambert's detailed translation of the quantities of various commodities (e.g. wool, guzza cloth, nilam cloth, etc.) and quantities (shekels, grains, minas, talents, etc.) as well as the labour input of the workforce and notation of the year (the great exalted high priestess of heaven was installed); the note concludes 'As will have been observed, in the middle of column X there is a year name, alluding to the installation of a high priestess. This is the fifth year of Amar-S?n, third king of the Third Dynasty of Ur, c.2042 B.C. That seems to mean that what precedes is referring to that year, while what follows must refer to the following year. While much of this tablet is quite clear, there is also much in need of further research. It is clear that the slave girls (abbreviated here to 'girls') used in the textile industry also worked in the fields at some time of year such as harvest when the male labour was insufficient. A tablet of this size is extremely rare, and it is a major document for the social history of the period. The girls were not in fact slaves in the full sense, but were female serfs: tied to their jobs, but free in the time off work.' 1.7 kg, 19cm (7 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 Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s; and accompanied with a copy of a three-page (five-side) report, typed and signed by the Professor; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10145-166086. Very fine condition, fragmentary. Extremely rare. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
1900-1700 BC. A part of a clay tablet containing a Sumerian hymn to the sun god Utu with a Babylonian translation; accompanied by a typed and signed scholarly note by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Portion of Clay Tablet, 72 x 65 mm., with Bilingual Literary Text. This is part of a four-column tablet of Old Babylonian date, c. 1900-1700 B.C. Some 13 lines of Column I remain, from the middle of the column, nothing of Column II, only the first sign or two of some 12 lines of Column III (on the reverse) and 12 lines of Column IV. The text is part of a Sumerian hymn to the sun-god Utu, with Babylonian translation. Only columns I and IV can be translated: Column I: Utu, might warrior among mankind, king, bison who strides along in the land, Utu, bison, who strides along in the land [... Column IV ... creation of Enlil which is put at his feet, Utu .... and built his temple. The temple which he established was not destroyed. [.......] of Ningal [ ... This is addition to the small number of Old Babylonian bilingual literary texts. Sumerian was mainly used in learning at this time, though Babylonian was the normal spoken language on the streets. Thus scribal schools normally copied out Sumerian literary texts, and only rarely was a translation into the vernacular provided. But this is one of such. So far it seems that there is no other duplicate copy known of this text, but with further discoveries and study other copies may turn up and allow more complete text to be established.' 173 grams, 71mm (2 3/4"). Ex central London gallery; acquired on the UK art market in 1998; formerly from an old London collection; accompanied by a copy of a typed and signed scholarly note and translation by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993 and also a copy of an earlier unsigned note for this tablet; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10253-166492. No Reserve] Fair condition, repaired. Excessively rare.
Late 9th century BC-early 7th century BC. A broad hammered bronze helmet of conical shape, decorated to both sides of the bowl with chased low relief representing fighting divinities or warriors; two bronze rings for fastening the leather chin-strap to both sides; rows of pierced holes to the edges for fastening the leather lining; mounted on a custom-made display stand. See Barnett, R.D. and Falkner, M., The Sculptures of Assur-nasir-apli II (883-859 B.C.), Tiglath-pileser III (745-727 B.C.), Esarhaddon (681-669 B.C.) from the Central and South-West Palaces at Nimrud, London, 1962; Born H. and Seidl U., Schutzwaffen aus Assyrien und Urartu, Sammlung Axel Guttmann IV, Mainz, 1995; Christie’s, The art of the warfare, the Axel Guttmann collection, Part I, Wednesday 6 November 2002, London, 2001; Dezs?, T., Near Eastern Helmets of the Iron Age, (British Archaeological Reports, S992), Oxford, 2001; Gorelik, M., Weapons of Ancient East, IV millennium BC-IV century BC, Saint Petersburg (2003) in Russian; Dezs?, T., The Assyrian Army, I. The structure of the Neo-Assyrian army as reconstructed from the Assyrian Palace Reliefs and Cuneiform Sources, 2. Cavalry and Chariotry, Budapest, 2012; similar helmets in Gorelik, 2003, pl. LXI, nn.3,95. 4.4 kg, 58.5cm including stand; helmet: 1.9 kg, 25cm (23"). From a private collection formed in the Netherlands; previously in a European collection formed prior to 1980; accompanied by an archaeological report by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10198-165156. This rare and wonderful helmet is an unusual example of conical bowl with multiple rim-holes for the attachment of a lining fabric. Pointed conical helmets like this were worn both by cavalry (Barnett-Falkner, 1962, pls. LXIV-LXV; Dezs?, 2012, pp.14,19) and infantry of Urartian and Assyrian armies. Judging from the cavalry depictions of Urartian bronze helmets in Assyrian art, Urartian soldiers were equipped with an Assyrian-type pointed helmet, a rounded bronze shield, and two spears. Further incised representations on Urartian bronze helmets show cavalrymen wearing pointed helmets, equipped with lances, their upper body covered by a rounded bronze shield (Dezs?, 2001, cat.n.91-99"). Fine condition.
20th-17th century BC. A rectangular ceramic block with low-relief cuneiform text to one long face; accompanied by an old scholarly note, handwritten and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Portion of clay object with cuneiform inscription, probably part of a brick inscription of royal content, c. 2100-1700 B.C.' 1.4 kg, 32cm (12 1/2"). Part of a specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman; examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s; this small collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples; accompanied by an original scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham 1970-1993; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10247-165045. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
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.]
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.
8th century BC. A bronze helmet of conical form made in one piece, a raised groove to the front, three arched ribs with round terminals above the brim resembling eyebrows, chased royal lion motif above, the central rib from helmet's apex with a stylised animal; a row of pierced holes for the fastening of a leather lining to the edges; mounted on a custom-made stand. See Borchardt, J., Homerische Helme: Helmenformen der Ág?is in ihren Beziehungen zu orientalischen und europäischen Helmen in der Bronze-und frühen Eisenzeit, Mainz, 1972; Born H., Seidl U., Schutzwaffen aus Assyrien und Urartu, Sammlung Axel Guttmann IV, Mainz, 1995; Christie’s,The art of the warfare, the Axel Guttmann collection, Part I, Wednesday 6 November 2002, London; Christie’s,The art of the warfare, the Axel Guttmann collection, Part II, Wednesday 28 April 2004, London, 2004; Dezs?, T., Near Eastern Helmets of the Iron Age, (British Archaeological Reports, S992), Oxford, 2001. 2.1 kg total, 48cm including stand (19"). Property of a London gentleman; believed to be ex Guttmann collection; accompanied by an archaeological report by military specialist Dr. Raffaele D'Amato; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10197-167081. In literature, these helmet are identified with the general word for helmet ( Gurpisu), and especially with the word Karbatullu. This specimen is a rare example of a helmet of this typology with multiple rim-holes for the attachment of a lining fabric, although this would have been normal for most Urartian helmets. The lion figure, also visible on Assyrian or Urartian helmet fragments preserved in the British Museum, is usually connected with the goddess Ishtar, supporter of Assyrian royal power. Fine condition.
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.
10th-11th century AD. A sheet bronze appliqué formed as a lacertine panel with four canines, probably wolves enmeshed, the three remaining profile heads and forelegs extending beyond the quatrefoil border, reserved on a pounced field; the eyes pierced for attachment. 3.25 grams, 49mm (2"). Ex central London gallery; acquired on the UK art market. Fine condition. Extremely rare.
Circa 3000 BC. A rectangular biconvex clay tablet with impressed grid and pictograms to each face; accompanied by an old scholarly note, signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states in reference to this (a) and another tablet (b, see lot above) presented as a pair: 'Two Pictographic clay tablets (a) 59x49mm mentions 88 sheep (b) 60x47mm. Both administrative documents c.3000 B.C. from Sumer. Condition fair.' 43 grams, 59mm (2 1/4"). Part of a specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman; examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s; this small collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples; collection number T1(b); accompanied by an original scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham 1970-1993. Fair condition, repaired.
1603-1625 AD. A silver vervel or hawking ring used during falconry, comprising a flat-section hoop with legend in italic script 'Kyng James', and a waisted heater shield with quartered arms of the Stuart kings; the arms displayed are the royal arms used by the Stuarts (outside of Scotland) from the accession of James I to the British throne in 1603. 0.84 grams, 10.36mm (1/2"). Found while searching with a metal detector near Angmering, West Sussex, UK, on 8 November 2016; declared under the treasure act under reference number 2017 T10, subsequently valued at £4,000-£4,500, but disclaimed as no museum was in a position to acquire it; accompanied by a copy of the treasure report for H M Coroner, the official provisional valuation, letters from the British Museum, and a copy of the Portable Antiquities report number SUSS-D17951; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10233-167384. James Charles Stuart was born 19th June 1566 and died 27th March 1625. He was King of Scotland, reigning as James VI from 24 July 1567. He later became King of England and Ireland, reigning as James I with the union of the Scottish and English crowns on 24 March 1603 until his death. Falconry was a popular sport of the nobility and gentry in the Tudor and Stuart periods, and there were strict rules concerning the social classes and the types of bird appropriate to each, documented in various books on hunting, hawking, fishing and heraldry. A hawking ring or vervel formed part of the equipment of a hunting bird, where it was attached to the jesses around the bird's feet. It probably allowed a sturdy leather leash to be connected to the jesses and the block or perch. Many known examples are made in silver, usually with the owner's name or initials engraved on the hoop. Rare examples feature an attached heraldic shield, as in the present case, which demonstrate clearly the aristocratic status of the owner. The Boke of St. Albans, printed in 1486, offers a seriation of bird-types appropriate to the various social classes, e.g. Ther is a Gerfawken. A Tercell of a gerfawken. And theys belong to a Kyng..... Ther is a Spare Hawke, and he is an hawke for a prest. (There is a gyrfalcon. A tercel [male] of a gyrfalcon. And these belong to a King..... There is a sparrowhawk and he is a hawk for a priest.) Fine condition; edge of shield bent. An excessively rare ring, the personal possession of an important British monarch. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Circa 3000 BC. A rectangular biconvex clay tablet with impressed grid and pictograms to one face; accompanied by a copy of a hand written and signed scholarly note, signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states in reference to this (b) and another tablet (a, see lot below) presented as a pair: 'Two Pictographic clay tablets (a) 59x49mm mentions 88 sheep (b) 60x47mm. Both administrative documents c.3000 B.C. from Sumer. Condition fair.' 56.8 grams, 50mm (2"). Part of a specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman; examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s; this small collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples; collection number T1(a); accompanied by a copy of a hand written and signed scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham 1970-1993; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10248-165043. Fair condition.
Mid 14th-mid 15th century AD. A gold finger ring with D-section hoop, flared and cusped shoulders each with an inset garnet and heart-shaped reveal, trapezoidal bezel with claw setting for a cabochon sapphire; the underside flat with blackletter 'ihc' legend. See Gaimster, G. & Gilchrist, R., The Archaeology of the Reformation 1480-1580, and Kunz, G., Rings for the Finger, 1973. Published under the Treasure Act, reference 2020-T74 and Portable Antiquities Scheme report number NMS-71D15D. 4.06 grams, 20.76mm overall, 16.13mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10) (3/4"). Found whilst searching with a metal detector on Monday 20th January 2020, near Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, 2020; recorded with Portable Antiquities Scheme and disclaimed under Treasure Act reference 2020-T74; accompanied by various documents including a letter from the British Museum stating that the ring is to be returned to the finder, and a copy of the PAS report number NMS-71D15D, and an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.165864/7/10/2020; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10224-165864. The HM Coroner report offers a date range of 1350-1550 AD based on the overall format of the ring, the devotional significance of the Christogram (ihc) and the cut of the cabochon. A date in the later 16th century or beyond is regarded as improbable due to the prevailing religious climate of the Reformation. Very fine condition. Rare and important. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
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.
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.
12th-8th century BC. A high tin content bronze jeweller's anvil comprising a rectangular body, 41mm in height, 40mm in width and 25mm in thickness; the top edge of the anvil is bevelled, with a longitudinal ridge in the centre and with two working faces sloping downwards; when viewed from the side, the body of the anvil is pentagonal in shape; there is a sub rectangular projection extending from the base of the body for sinking into a wooden block approximately 51mm long and 9mm thick; this projection is sub-ovoid in cross section and tapers both in width and in thickness towards the tip with projecting side flanges to provide a key, also tapered. Similar to another anvil, also found in Essex, recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme with reference number ESS-3965F0. 353 grams, 92.93mm (3 5/8"). Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Shalford, Essex, on 13 September 2020, and recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme under report number [TBC]. Gold working in the Bronze Age British Isles produced ornaments and other items between circa 2500 and 800 BC. In this period, communities in Britain first learned how to work metal, leading to the widespread creation of gold, copper and bronze items; gold artefacts were especially prestigious items used to show the high status of those individuals who wore, or were buried with them. Very fine condition. An excessively rare, museum-quality example.
19th-16th century BC. A haematite 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 shows two standing facing figures. On the left is the shepherd god Amurru, in short clothes to the knees, and holding up his crook. He is wearing a pointed hat. On the right is a worshipper with bare head and wearing short clothes, one hand hanging down. Between the two is a vertical row of animals: a winged sphynx at the top, a lion beneath, and beneath that two unclear quadrupeds. A two-line inscription in Sumerian cuneiform names the god: Amurru, son of An. This is an Old Babylonian seal, c. 1900-1600 BC. It is rare for its details, probably without parallel, but the art is crude and the bottom is chipped.' 9 grams, 24mm (1"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item number T-122; 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.
A promo set for Queen's The Miracle - rare with all 4 signatures including Freddie Mercury - was bought at a charity auction in 1989 at St George's Hospital in London - contains unplayed cd , teaser tape , photo and booklet the lot was purchased by the present owner while he was a medical student at St.Georges in 1989. It had been gifted to the hospital for the purpose of the auction. There is no reason to doubt its authenticity
Jamiroquai interest. A die cast model of an Audi RS4 Avant Quattro Estate car presented on a display plinth and under a perspex lid. This rare model was presented to the group as part of a gift package for the band's performance on 04/06/03 at the Le Mans 24 hour race. Also included is Jay Kay's backstage pass for the event and a letter of provenance from Jamiroquai tour manager, Warren Kennedy.
A collection of Worcester porcelain with a George III mahogany set of wall shelvesThe Worcester comprising a rare custard cup and cover printed in blue with the 'Gillyflower' pattern, five coffee cups painted with coloured floral sprays, one with the Astley' pattern, two bell-shaped cups with wishbone handles, a moulded hexagonal cream boat in the 'Astley' pattern, and a group of blue and white tea bowls, coffee cups and saucers, the shelves with a pierced open fretwork gallery and sides, 67cm x 20cm x 106cmFootnotes:Custard cup and cover circa 1770-72, hatched crescent markColoured floral coffee cups 1765-70Cream boat circa 1760This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lots denoted with a 'TP' will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A rare early 18th century walnut, crossbanded and boxwood strung bureau cabinetThe hinged top enclosing a baize lined top and a hidden hinged compartment revealing a second concealed drawer above a dummy drawer and three short drawers flanked by cupboard doors enclosing further drawers, with adaptations, 92cm wide x 30.5cm deep x 77cm high, (36in wide x 12in deep x 30in high)Footnotes:Provenance: Boningtons, Fine Art & Antiques Sale, 18th November 2015, lot 344Literature: Adam Bowett, English Furniture 1660-1714 from Charles II to Queen Anne, 2002, p. 216, pl. 7:42. For a comparable red japanned bureau chestThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lots denoted with a 'TP' will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A rare 17th century weight driven wall clock now contained in an ebonised floorstanding caseUnsignedThe 10 inch square brass dial with large winged cherubs head spandrels framing the wide Roman chapter ring with inner quarter hour track and meeting-arrowhead half-hour marks, the centre engraved with three tulips, with large original steel hand, the movement with four turned columns and urn finials in the style of contemporary lantern clocks, (two finials altered to fit the bell and spider), now with verge escapement to a short pendulum (with evidence of previous balance wheel control), now contained in a 17th century case, 2.18m (7ft 2ins) high.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lots denoted with a 'TP' will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
DEAN PARRISH 7" STATESIDE DEMOS. A real collectors pack of 2 rare UK pressed 7" demos by Dean Parrish. Titles include Turn On Your Love Light / Determination (SS 550, 1966 UK 7" demo pressing on Stateside. Record is in incredible Ex+/ Archive condition, 4-prong center labels are very clean and bright. Comes in company sleeve with writing on) & Skate ( Part 1 )/ Skate (Part 2) (SS 580, 1967 UK 7" demo pressing on Stateside. Record is in equally stunning Ex+/ Archive condition. 4-prong center labels are wonderful and clean. Comes in company paper sleeve with writing on).
THE BEATLES AND RELATED - UK LPs, 7" (INCLUDING RARE FLEXI'S). A smashing good lot of around 21 LPs and a handful of 7" including some rare flexi's. Beatles titles include The Beatles Third Christmas Record (1965 Fan Club release, flexi has some hazing, no insert, picture sleeve is in beautiful Ex condition), Another Beatles Christmas Record (1964 Fan Club release, flexi has some light creasing and hazing, no insert, picture sleeve has some pen and a small pin hole, VG), All My Loving, Twist And Shout, A Hard Day's Night (GEP 8920, factory sample sticker on side 1), Beatles For Sale (PMC 1240, Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (PCS 7027, reissue), A Collection of Beatles Oldies (PCS 7016, reissue), Wings - Band On The Run (2 copies). The Beatles - From Liverpool (2 copies, one in box, other has all 8 LPs in their numbered picture sleeves without box). Condition is generally VG to Ex.
THE SMITHS RARE VHS TAPES - LIVE PERFORMANCES. Excellent collection of four VHS cassettes containing rare recordings, from Geoff Travis' Rough Trade collection. To include tapes with labels indicating that contents feature: The Smiths live in Madrid, three clips on one tape to include BBC Riverside Show, an interview with Geoff Travis and The Tube (all 1983), a tape with three shows in Manchester: 4/2, 6/7 and 24/11 all 1983, a tape seemingly with a compilation of various live recordings. Note - quality of VHS tapes has not been tested. Note - these items are sold as artefacts only and no copyright (s) are included with this sale.
SEX PISTOLS CATALONIAN NEVER MIND THE BOLLOCKS POSTER. A rare 1977 promotional poster, issued in Europe with slogan in the Catalan language stating 'Ja Som Aqui' (We are here) to promote NMTB. Poster issued in Spain by Ariola Eurodisc. Measures 17 x 23". VF condition with only some light foxing on white text.
THE SMITHS RARE VHS TAPES - LIVE PERFORMANCES. Excellent collection of four VHS cassettes containing rare recordings, from Geoff Travis' Rough Trade collection. To include tapes with labels indicating that contents feature: The Smiths on 'Whistle Test' 20th May 1985, a tape marked 'Boy With The Thorn In His Side', a tape seemingly with performances of TCM on TOTP, Riverside and The Tube 1983, The Smiths live at The Hacienda 1983. Note - quality of VHS tapes has not been tested. Note - these items are sold as artefacts only and no copyright (s) are included with this sale.
RARE AMBER/SATURNALIA - ORIGINAL UK PRESSING LPs. Top bundle of 2 x original UK pressing LPs from Rare Amber and Saturnalia. Titles are Rare Amber - Rare Amber (583046 -side 1 is graded as VG with a very small scratch on A4 which does cause a short skip, side 2 is in Ex condition with a couple of light surface markings/VG sleeve with some creasing/bubbling to some of the laminate) and Saturnalia - Magical Love (TRIX 1SP - seldom seen complete copy of the musically adventurous LP which is known as the first '3D' LP which is complete with both 'hologram' stickers attached to the labels and the psychedelic booklet presented in excellent condition. The record is in Ex condition with few markings though there is light 'spotting' to the playing surfaces that is often seen with this release).
CLASSIC ROCK & POP LPS/ 7" SINGLES. A wonderful collection 68 LPs & 22 7" singles. Artist/ titles include Talking Heads - Stop Making Sense (TAH 1), Kate Bush - Hounds Of Love (KAB 1), Frazer Make ?- A Rare Blend Of Music (SRTZ 78407, signed on rear next to printed signatures), Fleetwood Mac (x2) inc Rumours & Mirage, Stevie Nicks - Bella Donna, Queen - Greatest Hits, Tangerine Dream - Force Majeure, Lou Reed - Transformer, Genesis - ...and Then There Were Three, Paul Simon - Graceland, Tracy Chapman - S/T, Dire Straits (x3) inc Making Movies, Love Over Gold & Alchemy, The Proclaimers - This Is The Story, ZZ Top Deguello, John Lennon (x3), War Of The Worlds, Rick Wakeman, Barclay James Harvest (x3), Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Eric Clapton, Rory Gallagher, Johnny Cash, Joe Jackson, Big Country, Suzanne Vega (x2), Bachman Turner Overdrive, Justin Hayward. Lot includes 22 7" singles including titles by Black Sabbath (x2), Girlschool, Meatloaf, Thin Lizzy (x2), Vardis. Condition is generally VG+ to Ex+.
THE SMITHS RARE VHS TAPES. Excellent collection of three VHS cassettes containing rare recordings, from Geoff Travis' Rough Trade collection. To include tapes with labels indicating that contents feature: 'Ask' marked 31st August 1988, a tape with 'How Soon Is Now' (Unedited, live in Paris Dec 1984), an interview with Johnny and Morrissey and performances of 'Still Ill' and 'Barbarism' March 1984 in Paris, a tape marked 'There Is a Light Versions 1 & 2'. Note - quality of VHS tapes has not been tested. Note - these items are sold as artefacts only and no copyright (s) are included with this sale.
ED SHEERAN - SPINNING MAN AND ORANGE ROOM CDS. Two highly collectable pieces of Ed Sheeran memorabilia. To include: A rare demo CD 'Spinning Man' containing 14 tracks that featured on the self released promo CD released by Ed in 2005. The CD bears handwritten title and credit with inlay card featuring a bio of Ed along with credits and thanks to family. This copy is similar to one sold by this auction house in September 2020 though this example is a printed CD with track titles. Also included is a similarly sought after copy of 'The Orange Room' CD, a more finished and professional product than 'Spinning Man' with printed booklet and CD case, also 2005 and featuring tracks from the 'Spinning Man' CD. Provenance: These original CDs, in their original packaging including printed labels on the CD itself, were bought at the time of production in 2005 from Ed's mum by a supporter of promising local musicians in Framlingham.
DAVID BOWIE - LPs. Excellent back-catalogue of 24 x LPs from the star man. Titles include Hunky Dory (Canadian pressing SF-8244, w/insert), The Man Who Sold The World (LSP 4816 UK orange labels, with poster), Space Oddity (LSP 4813, UK orange labels 1E/2E, with poster), Ziggy Stardust (SF 8287, UK og 'Titanic/Chrysalis' credits, 1E/2E - VG/G+), Pinups, Changes One, Diamond Dogs (APLI-0576), Aladdin Sane (RS 1001, Canadian), Lodger (BOW LP 1), Scary Monsters (BOW LP 2), Never Let Me Down, Tonight, Let's Dance, Changes Two, Rare (PL 45406), Absolute Beginners (VSG 838-12), Young Americans (RS 1006), Labyrinth, Just A Gigolo and Live. The records are typically in VG to Ex+ condition though note the sleeves can vary.
THE SMITHS RARE VHS TAPES. Excellent collection of three VHS cassettes containing rare recordings, from Geoff Travis' Rough Trade collection. To include tapes with labels indicating that contents feature: The Smiths 'South Bank Special', The Smiths at the 'Jobs For Change' festival in June 1984 (marked 'Home Movie'), a compilation of Smiths recordings on TOTP inc a 'Shoplifters' megamix . Note - quality of VHS tapes has not been tested. Note - these items are sold as artefacts only and no copyright (s) are included with this sale.
RARE AND EARLY JAZZ PROGRAMMES. Truly excellent collection of approx 58 assorted concert and tour programmes, mostly for British jazz concerts circa late 1950s and early 1960s. Includes: rare early Nottingham University concert programme with listing for Don Rendell, Bill Coleman, Humphrey Lyttelton, John Dankworth, Ornette Coleman, Ray Charles, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Oscar Peterson, Erroll Garner, Dizzy Gillespie, Norman Granz, Sidney Bechet, Louis Armstrong. From the collection of legendary critic and man of Jazz Barry McRae.
THE SMITHS RARE VHS TAPES - LIVE PERFORMANCES. Excellent collection of four VHS cassettes containing rare recordings, from Geoff Travis' Rough Trade collection. To include tapes with labels indicating that contents feature: The Smiths on Eurotube 5th July 1986 ( a note to side of cassette case reads 'T.I.A.L. and Panic, likely tracks played), The Smiths live in Paris at Parc Des Expositions 1st December 1984, a tape with three performances in Manchester 04/02/83, 06/07/83 and 24/11/83, a tape with footage from the Smiths in Madrid 1985. Note - quality of VHS tapes has not been tested. Note - these items are sold as artefacts only and no copyright (s) are included with this sale.
Matchbox: A collection of approximately forty-five Matchbox Lesney unboxed models, in varying conditions, to include: Aveling Barford Roller No. 1; Cement Mixer No. 26; Muir Hill Dumper No. 2; Excavator No. 24; Albion Chieftain No. 51; Karrier Refuse Collector No. 38; General Service Lorry No. 62; Berkeley Cavalier No. 23; three Ford Tractor No. 39, in rare orange livery; Dennis Fire Engine No. 9; Commer Ice Cream Canteen No. 47; Wreck Truck No. 13; Pipe Truck No. 12; and many others. (one box)
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