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.
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7th-4th century BC. A blue-grey chalcedony stamp seal, pierced laterally towards the top 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 is a conoid with oval convex face...the face shows a worship scene: a man in a long robe standing holding up one hand to a stand on which lies the mushussu-monster, part lion part snake, on the back of which rise the spade, symbol of the god Marduk, and two styluses, symbol of the god Nabu. There is a lunar crescent in the sky and a two-sign cuneiform inscription behind the man. This is a late Babylonian seal, c. 600-350 B.C. from Mesopotamia or south-west Iran. The inscription consists of two signs: 'AN DUH X DUH' and is well known on the Late Babylonian stamp seals, but the second sign is unknown outside these seal inscriptions. The most probable explanation, based on related seal inscriptions, is that it means: 'cause him to have a god' which means 'make him successful', a personal god bring success. The head of the standing figure is chipped, otherwise this seal is in very good condition, an is large for its type.' 11.2 grams, 23mm (1"). From the Empire collection, an important UK private collection of seals, acquired between 1980-1983; 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. Very fine condition.
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Circa 79 AD. A bronze rectangular stamp bearing a legend in two lines of raised and reversed text 'PARTHINOPEI / VILLI [.] PRISCI' relating to a certain Priscus; reverse loop absent. See Loreti, E. M., 'Signacula bronzei dell'Antiquarium comunale di Roma' in Epigrafia della produzione e della distribuzione Actes de la VIIe Rencontre franco-italienne sur l'épigraphie du monde romain (Rome, 5-6 juin 1992), Rome: École Française de Rome, 1994, pp.645-653 (Publications de l'École française de Rome, 193"). 33.5 grams, 59mm (2 1/4"). From a private German collection, pre 2000. Very fine condition.
5th-4th century BC. A carnelian stamp seal, pierced horizontally 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 is a scaraboid...The design on the face shows a walking humped bull, and above its back a crescent above a dot. This is a Greco-Persian gem, c.450-350 B.C., from some part of the Achaemenid Persian empire. It is nicely engraved and in fine condition. The crescent and dot is a symbol, but its significance is unknown to us.' 6.17 grams, 21mm (1"). From the Empire collection, an important UK private collection of seals, acquired between 1980-1983; 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. Very fine condition.
26th-19th century BC. A group of five ceramic stamp seals, each with a profile image of a bull with an inscription above. See The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 49.40.1, for similar. 21.6 grams, 33mm (1 1/4"). Property of a Middlesex collector; acquired on the London art market before 2000; formerly in an old English collection. [5] Fair condition, one repaired.
1st century AD. A rectangular stamp with raised inscription in reverse over two lines, reading 'SEXTONS / Q . M . P'; possibly 'Sextonius', a masculine proper noun; reverse loop absent. See Loreti, E. M., 'Signacula bronzei dell'Antiquarium comunale di Roma' in Epigrafia della produzione e della distribuzione Actes de la VIIe Rencontre franco-italienne sur l'épigraphie du monde romain (Rome, 5-6 juin 1992), Rome: École Française de Rome, 1994, pp.645-653 (Publications de l'École française de Rome, 193"). 27.6 grams, 51mm (2"). From a private German collection, pre 2000. Fine condition.
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.
1st century AD. A bronze merchant's stamp with rectangular face bearing engraved inscription in two lines: 'T.FVRI / CELSI.'; integral loop on the reverse with oval face engraved with an anchor. Similar specimen in Metropolitan Museum, accession number 30.11.2. 63.7 grams, 54mm (2"). From a private German collection, pre 2000. This stamp was presumably a property of a rich landlord and likely served as the official seal of his household used to mark provisions. Fine condition.
BIOGRAPHIES AND VISITORS BOOKSTwo visitors books, including signatures of Queen Elizabeth II (dated 6 June 1961, and again 14 June 1973 and 27 February 1980), Prince Philip (30 May 1963), King of Tonga, Ted Heath (19 May 1970, annotated by Baroness Trumpington 'first political speech for General Election 1970'), Harold Wilson, Peregrine Worsthorne, Michael Beloff, Trevor Stamp, Selina Hastings, Peter Snow, Earls of Plymouth and Sandwich, Françoise Gilot and Claude Picasso, Teresa Rothschild, 'Sugar - a much beloved long haired Dachshund', and various Oxbridge and SOAS academics, and politicians, including on Speech Days and the night of the Devaluation of the Pound (18 November 1967), contemporary morocco, oblong 8vo, 1954-1981; together with 16 volumes, mostly political biographies, MANY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHORS including Margaret Thatcher, Jeremy Thorpe, Douglas Hurd (2), Lord Butler, Ian Lang, William Whitelaw, Bertie Denham, Selwyn Lloyd, Robert Boscawen and Lord Hailsham, publishers' bindings, dust-jackets, 8vo, various publishers and dates (18)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
AMON DUUL II LP COLLECTION. A superb collection of 4 LPs by Amon Duul II. Titles include Yeti (LSP 101, 1970 UK pressing on black Liberty labels, records are in stunning Ex condition, gatefold sleeve is again Ex), Lemmingmania (L-35591, 1975 Australian pressing on United Artists Records, record is in beautiful Ex condition, one or two very fine hairline surface marks, Diabetic Association stamp on side 1 label. Front laminated sleeve is strong VG+, light ring wear on rear), Carnival In Babylon (UAG 29327, 1972 UK pressing on United Artists Records. Record is in beautiful Ex condition, laminated gatefold sleeve is again lovely Ex) & Phallus Dei (SLS 50257, 1972 UK pressing on Sunset, record is strong VG+, front laminated sleeve is again strong VG+).
19th century oil on board, Coastal scene, 25 x 35cm, framedCondition report: Generally good condition, although might benefit from a light clean. There is a small area of cracking to the paint in the lower right corner but the paint is stable. The frame probably isn't original to the work as it doesn't fit that well. The stamp verso is illegible but is that of the retailer of the artists board.
Assorted Circa 1940/60s Evening and Day Wear, comprising a Romney Model purple crepe full length dress with capped sleeves, pleated bodice with deep V neck, pleated skirt and detail to the hips, bow to the reverse; a yellow silk dress woven with gold threads, shawl type collar ties at back, ruched detail to the bust and a full skirt; pink floral printed strapless dress with black net mount over the top, ruched detailing to the bust; pink net mounted strapless evening dress appliqued with sequin flower heads and silver beads, sweetheart neckline and garland of sequins to the skirt; Capriccio by Roter of London black sleeveless shift dress with V-neck line and skirt with pink trim(size 38); Stamp-Taylor Model black chiffon pleated short sleeved cocktail dress with pleated waistband, wrap style bodice and later silver floral applique; Peggy French Couture eau de nil coloured dress with three quarter length sleeves, multi beaded decorative collar, beaded buttons to the skirt, matching belt; David Gibson Regent Street three piece suit comprising a pink and gold floral woven jersey/crimplene jacket, skirt and matching pink shell top (8). Romney dress - sequin appliques later, some fading mainly to the sleeve holes, couple of stains to the lower part of the bodice and skirt front and back, skirt has a split to the front. Yellow dress - some thread pulls, slight wear mainly to the bodice and around the armholes there is some staining. Pink and net dress - wear under the armpits, black ribbon waistband is loose, marks/staining to the under dress, zip works but very stiff, slight wear overall. Pink net dress - slight staining under the arms, some bead and sequin losses, pulls to the net, and slight wear overall. Roter dress - slight wear. Stamp-Taylor dress - slight wear overall. Peggy French - couple of areas of brown spotting marks to the front, belt damaged, slight fading and wear overall. David Gibson suit - slight wear.
Fendi Zucca Brown and Black Monogrammed Canvas Shoulder Bag, with chrome hard ware, brown leather shoulder strap, internal pocket with zip fastening, 31cm by 18cm; A Similar Fendi Zucca Canvas Purse, with hinged chrome clasp, lined and trimmed with brown leather, internally it has two zipped coin pockets, credit card holder and three other pockets, stamped '07-15991-002', 19cm by 12.5cm; Blue Fendi Monogrammed Canvas Purse, with blue leather trims and lining, chrome Fendi faux buckle to the front, enclosing one zipped coin compartment, three open pockets, credit card holder, with Fendi number stamp', 19cm by 10cm; Gucci Black Suede Monogrammed Shoulder Bag, with chrome fittings, drawstring, with monogrammed shoulder strap, black suede lining, one zipped pocket, 36cm by 33cm (4). Fendi bag - scuffing and wear to two bottom corners, rubbing to the edge of the flap near where the strap starts, small split about 1cm long to the front, internally zip works but puller is missing, slight wear inside, some rubbing to the leather and scratching to chrome - see images. Fendi zucca purse - tarnishing to the metalware, some rubbing to the fabric and edges, rubbing to the interior, zips quite stiff, slight fading to canvas. Blue canvas purse - couple of light marks to the canvas by the buckle, some scratches to buckle and internally in good condition. Gucci bag, suede rubbed and worn to the outside, especially around the top and base, strap has rubbed on the edges and shows wear, leather mount has come loose from the drawstring.
A particularly fine malachite platter: Christ in the Cornfield (424) gilt inscribed border, the reverse with Pratt / Prince Albert stamp and affixed paper label ink inscribed ‘No 161 Ex 1851 Pratt’ 334mm.* F & R Pratt produced a series of exhibits for their stand at the 1851 Great Exhibition each of which was embellished in gilt and of the highest quality. This fine platter together with its label affixed to the underside would suggest that it is one of the pieces exhibited on their exhibition stand.(Prattware)
1951 George VI: an historically interesting personal letter from the King to his physician Sir Daniel Davies, handwritten in black ink on embossed Sandringham stationery dated December 27th 1951 expressing thanks ‘for all your help to me in my long illness’ also concern ‘I fear I have caused you many days of worry during the last few months’. The King goes on to say ‘the few days here have done me good’ and that he ‘used a gun with no ill effects and medium accuracy’. Reference is made to Miss Linton’s ‘exercises & massage’. The King concludes with renewed thanks and good wishes for 1952, signing ‘I am yours very sincerely George R’, 190 x120mm complete with the embossed envelop inscribed in the Kings hand ‘Sir Daniel Davies K.C.V.O. 36 Wimpole Street W1’ and monogramed GR in the bottom left-hand corner, franked with GviR stamp (2).* On 23rd September 1951 the King underwent surgery for the removal of a lung. Churchill was re-elected Prime Minister in the October, at the ensuing State Opening of Parliament the King’s speech was read by the Lord Chancellor and subsequently a Day of National Thanksgiving for King George VI was declared on 2nd December 1951. The King turned 56 on 14th December.The following 31st January the King saw Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh off from London Airport on their way to a tour of Australia and New Zealand by way of East Africa.Just six days later on 6th February 1952 the King died in his sleep at Sandringham. Daniel Davies was born in 1899 the son of a Welsh preacher.He was appointed physician to King George VI in 1938 and Knighted for his services in 1951.Miss Winifred Linton was made an Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in 1952.Provenance: by family descent.(Royal Commemorative, Ephemera)
Three boxes of coin and stamp albums including commemorative first day covers ‘The Queen Mother’, ‘Military Medals Stamp and Cover Collection’, 75th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force, Westminster Coin collection album ‘Coins of the World’, etc. IMPORTANT: Online viewing and bidding only. Collection by appointment via our website or arrange with Mail Boxes Etc couriers ONLY.
Linthorpe pottery Christopher Dresser design vase, brown, blue, green with floral motifs. 23.5cms h, impressed stamp to the base. Light glaze crackle to body side, otherwise very good condition. Condition ReportGood condition, no cracks or chips. Some areas with glaze crackles and smallest of chip to base.
A good quality silver cigarette, sovereign, half sovereign and stamp holder with pencil to top. Birmingham 1906, maker William Hair Haseler. Initialled WC to front. 8cm x 4.5cm. 83. 5 gms.Some compression to the back. Otherwise in good condition. Closes tightly. Springs fine. Light polish scratches.
A large Edwardian mahogany three train quarter-chiming Longcase clockThe case carved all over with foliage, with an arched hood above glazed door and sides, on plinth base, the arched silvered and gilt 14in dial with moon phase, with Chime/Silent and 4 Bells/8 Bells selectors to the sides, with seconds subsidiary, the substantial three train movement with deadbeat escapement, maintaining power, quarter striking on eight tubular gongs and on the hour on a larger ninth tubular gong, with glazed mercurial pendulum and three substantial nickel-plated cylindrical weights, (3 weights, 9 tubes, 1 mercury pendulum and 1 key).252cm highA clock with very similar carved case was formerly in the Time Museum, Rockford, Illinois, USA and sold 'Masterpieces from The Time Museum, Part Two', Sotheby's New York, 19 June 2002, lot 175. Condition Report The clock is in good original condition. As stated in the description there are nine tubes, none of which are stamped. There are also the three weights. The case appears to be in good original condition. Some shrinkage cracking to the carved elements in the door. Some minor repairs to hood. Both frets are in good condition. The movement is substantial and has been running upto a couple of years ago we understand. It is clean and may just require a light service, oil etc?. One of the seatboard brass finger tightening screws needs re fixing. I cannot see any maker's stamp. Maximum height assembled is 255 cm.
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