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Lot 4128

Dated 9 July and 5 August 1978 AD. 90 pence issue, serial no.99028 983035 Obv: red and black printed design with 2p postage stamp affixed for total of 92 pence and circular date stamp; crossed '&Co' in ink. Rev: printed conditions. £6 issue, serial no.6025 107528. Obv: green printed design with 2p postage stamp affixed for total of £6.02 with circular date stamp; crossed in ink. Rev: printed conditions. 133 x 84mm each. . Property of a Kent, UK collector; acquired UK coin market. [2, No Reserve] Used; minor soiling; corner fold to first.

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Lot 4133

Dated 4 April 1885 AD. Greenway Smith & Greenways, Serial no.27540. Obv: black printed text with ink manuscript date and signatures; ink A / KINETON date stamp 15 September 1886 and ink 'IN BANKRUPTCY / CANCELLED' in two lines. Rev: blue text within cartouche; various blue ink date stamps, with joining tape at centre. Outing 2279e. 193 x 108mm. (7 1/2 x 4 1/4"). Private collection, Cambridgeshire, UK; acquired prior to 2000. [No Reserve] Circulated; soiling and inked annotations.

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Lot 433

26th-19th century BC. A group of ten rectangular stone and ceramic stamp seals with suspension loops comprising: six with a long-horned bull in profile before an altar or incense burner, all with decorated quilts or harnesses, inscription above; one with a bull facing back, inscription to the field; two with a profile image of a standing bull, head bent down towards a shallow vessel, inscription above; one with an advancing rhinoceros with erect head, inscription above. See The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 49.40.1 and The British Museum, accession number 1947,0416.4, for similar.48 grams total, 13-24mm (1/2 - 1"). Property of a Middlesex collector; acquired on the London art market before 2000; formerly part of the 'Mahjarahu Collection' formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s.[10]Very fine condition.

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Lot 437

26th-19th century BC. A ceramic rectangular stamp seal with ribbed suspension loop, underside with an image of a long-horned bull before an altar or incense burner, a decorative quilt on its back, inscription above. See The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 49.40.1, for similar.25.5 grams, 34mm (1 1/4"). Property of a Middlesex collector; acquired on the London art market before 2000; formerly part of the 'Mahjarahu Collection' formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s.Very fine condition.

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Lot 439

26th-19th century BC. A square ceramic stamp seal with ribbed suspension loop to the reverse; engraved with long-horned bull in profile, standing before an altar or incense burner, a quilt on its back and harness around the neck, inscription along the top edge. See The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 49.40.1, for a similar example.18.7 grams, 31mm (1 1/4"). Property of a Middlesex collector; acquired on the London art market before 2000; formerly part of the 'Mahjarahu Collection' formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s.Very fine condition.

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Lot 440

26th-19th century BC. A large ceramic rectangular stamp seal with ribbed suspension loop, the underside with an image of three-headed creature in profile, the beast with the body and head of a bull, two antelope heads protruding from its back, inscription with two human figures to the top corner. 41.8 grams, 40mm (1 1/2"). Property of a Middlesex collector; acquired on the London art market before 2000; formerly part of the 'Mahjarahu Collection' formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s.Very fine condition.

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Lot 522

6th century AD. An excessively rare gilt-bronze great square-headed brooch of Hines's Class I comprising a trapezoidal headplate with stamped and chip-carved detailing, broad bow, trefoil footplate with lappets beneath the bow, remains of the ferrous pin to the reverse of the headplate and solder scar where the catchplate was attached. See Hines, J., A New Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Great Square-Headed Brooches, London, 1997; MacGregor, A. and Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993; Mannering, U., Iconic Costumes, Scandinavian Late Iron Age Costume Iconography, Ancient Textiles Series vol. 25, Oxford, 2019. Featured on the front cover of Treasure Hunting magazine, June 2020; along the with story on p.10; accompanied by a copy of the Treasure Hunting Magazine pages. 86.05 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). From an important English collection; found in Lincolnshire, UK; accompanied by a report by Anglo-Saxon and Viking specialist, S. Pollington. The brooch is in remarkably good condition, thanks in large part to the quality of the mercury gilding which has retained all the ornament to the obverse surface, and to the careful cleaning and conservation which it has undergone. It has no exact parallel in the corpus of known examples of the type, but all the principal features of its design can be found on one or more other brooches in the series. Given that these brooches were relatively rare even when they were in use, and that they were individually created by craftsmen, it is likely that a unique combination of elements was considered desirable. That said, the brooch most closely resembles an example from Fairford, Gloucestershire, England (Hines's plate 8a) in some of its layout and ornament. For example, the two concentric ?-shaped bands of chip-carved Style I decoration appearing on the headplate and the presence of a facing human mask in each upper corner are features shared by both brooches. The broad bow has a shallow curvature with three raised ribs and two plain recesses - features which appear on a brooch from Laceby (Hines's plate 65b) and elsewhere. A midrib with offset punched detailing extends from the lower edge of the headplate across the bow and down the footplate as far as the chin of the lower mask; a similar feature appears also on an example from Luton, Bedfordshire (Hines's plate 23"). The footplate is formed as three radiating lobes, two smaller laterals and a larger one forming the finial; each lobe contains a facing human mask similar to those on the upper corners of the headplate; each mask is piriform and slightly domed, with a vertical midrib flanked by two pellet eyes and segmented bands representing the hair and beard. Above the lateral lobes where the bow connects to the footplate are two lappets, each a stylised profile 'horse-head' with looped lips; within the curve of the lips there is a deliberate small hole. The whole obverse (apart from the lower edge of the headplate) is framed by a continuous raised border bearing stamped decoration, each stamp a grid of four squares; this design is repeated on the midrib. Great square-headed brooches were an Anglian fashion of the early to mid-6th century AD with counterparts in southern Scandinavia and a few examples known from continental Europe - mainly from coastal areas with links to the North Sea (Mannering, 2019, especially a gold foil from Gudme, Denmark with possible brooch at the shoulder, item GU1"). They are associated with high-status females, and occur in graves with other types of brooch as well as beads, girdle-hangers and other items (Hines, 1997"). Due to their large size and impressive decoration, it is assumed that they were used to fasten a mantle or cloak worn over a peplos-style dress fastened by smaller brooches such as annular, button or small-long types worn in pairs at the shoulders or collar. A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website. Very fine condition. A stunning example of early Anglo-Saxon art at its very best.

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Lot 1010

1st century BC-1st century AD. A large rectangular ceramic tile with impressed manufacturer's stamp 'L V A[.]' for Legio V Alaudae, the 5th Legion [with] crested [helmets]. 8.2 kg, 42cm (16 1/2"). Property of a Cambridgeshire gentleman since 2007; previously in an old German collection. The 5th Legion was raised in Gaul in 52 BC by Julius Caesar to fight the Gaulish armies under Vercingetorix. Its short career ended in 86 AD when it was wiped out at the Battle of Tapae in Domitian's Dacian War. Fair condition.

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Lot 1196

1st century BC-1st century AD. An elongated ellipsoid cameo of a profile female bust, set in a gold finger ring hallmarked '9','.375', an anchor for Birmingham, and capital 'I' (1857), second stamp '9.375'. 2.14 grams, 21.61mm overall, 16.92mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11) (3/4"). Property of a London lady; part of an English collection formed in early 2000s. Very fine condition.

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Lot 1264

1st century BC-1st century AD. A complete terracotta tile excavated from the wreck of a Roman trade ship, having been made by Legio XIII Gemina and impressed with their stamp 'L XIII', the 13th legion raised by Julius Caesar in 57 BC. Cf. Lendering. 1.08 kg, 24 x 11.5cm (9 1/2 x 4 1/4"). Property of a UK gentleman since 2010; previously excavated in the Mediterranean, south of France, in 1980, from a depth of 44 meters; accompanied by a copy of the archaeological report, including a drawing of the wreck site and various underwater images, this tile having been removed from an area identified as 'D7 XII' on the accompanying site ground-plan. The 13th legion famously crossed the Rubicon with Julius Caesar in 49 BC, having followed him on campaigns in northern France against the Celtic Belgae. It fought at the Siege of Gergovia in 52BC, and probably at the Battle of Alesia. It subsequently served in eastern Europe in Pannonia and Dacia. The wreck from which the tile was taken was of a trade ship carrying bricks, paving tiles, roof-tiles and amphora, some of which were made by the 13th legion and bear the recessed stamp 'L*XIII'. The cargo was discovered in situ and carefully excavated by divers in 1980; the site was around 28 metres in length but only 5 metres across, much of the cargo still being in its original loading stacks. The cargo deposit was large, suggesting that the carrying vessel had been of considerable size and that the sinking did not dislodge much of the cargo, although subsequent action of the water and vegetation has disturbed its layout. Fine condition, with some marine encrustation. Very rare.

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Lot 1349

1st century BC-1st century AD. A complete terracotta tile excavated from the wreck of a Roman trade ship, having been made by Legio XIII Gemina and impressed with their stamp 'L XIII', the 13th legion having been formed by Julius Caesar in 57 BC. Cf. Lendering. 1.03 kg, 24 x 11.5cm (9 1/2 x 4 1/4"). Property of a UK gentleman since 2010; previously excavated in the Mediterranean, south of France, in 1980, from a depth of 44 meters; accompanied by a copy of the archaeological report, including a drawing of the wreck site and various underwater images, this tile having been removed from an area identified as 'D7 XII' on the accompanying site ground-plan. The 13th legion famously crossed the Rubicon with Julius Caesar in 49 BC, having followed him on campaigns in northern France against the Celtic Belgae. It fought at the Siege of Gergovia in 52BC, and probably at the Battle of Alesia. It subsequently served in eastern Europe in Pannonia and Dacia. The wreck from which the tile was taken was of a trade ship carrying bricks, paving tiles, roof-tiles and amphora, some of which were made by the 13th legion and bear the recessed stamp 'L*XIII'. The cargo was discovered in situ and carefully excavated by divers in 1980; the site was around 28 metres in length but only 5 metres across, much of the cargo still being in its original loading stacks. The cargo deposit was large, suggesting that the carrying vessel had been of considerable size and that the sinking did not dislodge much of the cargo, although subsequent action of the water and vegetation has disturbed its layout. Fine condition, with some marine encrustation. Very rare.

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Lot 1559

3rd-7th century AD. A domed agate stamp seal, pierced for suspension, intaglio of a standing ram with large coiled horns, wearing a collar with two bells, star and crescent before, inscription above. 11.9 grams, 21mm (3/4"). From the property of a London gentleman; thence by descent; previously in an important private Mayfair, London collection, acquired after 1970; originally catalogued by Professor W.G. Lambert. Fine condition.

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Lot 1595

1st millennium BC. A serpentine stamp seal with intaglio scene of combat between horses and deer(?"). 17.4 grams, 28mm (1"). From an important central London collection formed since the mid 1960s; thence by descent. Accompanied by a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

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Lot 1596

3rd-7th century AD. An agate stamp seal with domed body, the underside engraved with an advancing stag facing back, symbols to the field. 2.32 grams, 11mm (1/2"). Property of a Bristol collector; formerly part of his father's collection formed between 1960-late 1970s. Accompanied by a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

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Lot 1610

3rd-7th century AD. A carved scaraboid haematite stamp seal, the underside with a standing zebu bull, large annular eye, palm leaf above, pellets to the field. 12 grams, 22mm (1"). Property of a Middlesex collector; acquired on the London art market before 2000; formerly in an old English collection. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Lot 1614

1st millennium BC. A large stone stamp seal with waisted pierced handle, cross motif to the top, the underside with a large scorpion. 39.5 grams, 33mm (1 1/4"). From the property of a London gentleman; thence by descent; previously in an important private Mayfair, London collection, acquired after 1970. Fine condition.

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Lot 1615

3rd-7th century AD. An agate stamp seal with domed profile, underside engraved with hatched lines. 15.4 grams, 24mm (1"). Property of a Bristol collector; formerly part of his father's collection formed between 1960-late 1970s. Accompanied by a museum-quality impression. Very fine condition.

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Lot 1649

1st millennium BC. A red glass stamp seal with notched rim, intaglio ibex motif to the obverse, radiating script to the reverse. 4.7 grams, 22mm (1"). From the property of a London gentleman; thence by descent; previously in an important private Mayfair, London, collection, acquired after 1970; originally catalogued by Professor W.G. Lambert. Fine condition, void to the centre of one face.

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Lot 1650

1st millennium BC. A carved banded chalcedony stamp seal of conical form, pierced through the top, the underside engraved with enigmatic symbols. 9.7 grams, 23mm (1"). From the private collection of a North West London lady; previously with a central London gallery; formerly acquired before 1990. Accompanied by a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Lot 1655

23rd-20th century BC. A group of three discoid openwork bronze seals comprising: one with central cross motif with zig-zag edge, square to each arm, each with a circle, scalloped border, inverted V-shape handle to the reverse; and two accompanied by typed and signed notes by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: (R-712) 'Stamp Seal of bronze, 78 x 78 x 18mm. 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 openwork. It consists of a small central circle and around it five concentric bands divided by 'spokes' into compartments, save for the last band which is divided into only four segments. the other bands have - from the middle outwards - 8, 16 and 19 segments. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a fine specimen of its type and save for the slightest dent in the rim at one point it is in fine state of preservation.'; (W-145) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 74 x 73 x 31mm. This is round, with flat compartmented and open-work face, and scalloped edge. On the back a tall handle is mounted with a small hole near its base. the design consists of a central simple cross, around it two pairs of facing standing lions with their legs reaching the tips of two arms of the cross, and around the whole is a guilloche. The design is in low relief on the back. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a rare design and a large seal, but there is heavy incrustation on the surface.' 252 grams total, 72-78mm (2 3/4-3"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers N71, W-145, R-712, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [3] Fine condition.

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Lot 1656

Late 3rd millennium BC-6th century AD. A group of ten stamp 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: (2006) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 13 x 14.5 x 12mm. This has an octagonal face and faceted sides rising to a low dome, pierced from top to bottom. The design shows a standing horse with head turned backwards. This is a Sassanian seal, c.250-600 A.D. The design is rare, since winged horses with head forwards are common, but not horses without wings. The seal is in good condition.'; (D-48) 'Stamp Seal of Dark-coloured Stone, 35 x 35 x 17mm. This has a flat face and flat back with grooved and pierced handle on the back. it has the shape of a stylized flower with central circle and eight petals. The vertical edges of the petals are grooved, and there are eight drill holes on the back, one in each petal. This comes from west central Asia, and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is in fine condition.'; (Q-14) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 14 x 9 x 14mm. This has a slightly convex oval face, and the back rises steeply to a curving top, through which it is pierced. The design shows a walking horned quadruped with a dot in crescent above its back. This is a rare type of seal, but comes from Syria, Palestine or western Arabia and dates to c.1200-800 B.C. The lower part of the face is rubbed, but generally the seal is in good condition. The dot in crescent represents the crescent- and the full-moon.'; the rest comprising: one square with notched edges, depicting an ibex with symbols in the field; one discoid lapis seal with rosette pattern; one bifacial stamp with drilled pattern to either side, four triangles to one side, each comprising seven dots, and a semi-circle and fork of dots to the other; four plano-convex stamp seals including one brown stone with simple portrait bust, one with three lines of calligraphic text, and one with reverse formed as a zoomorphic face with rounded muzzle and eyes, unidentified design to the stamp; and one amulet formed as a discoid plaque with facing portrait of a man with swept back hair, flat nose and prominent lips. 61 grams total, 12-34mm (1/2-1 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers 1701, 2006, D-48, K-39, Q-14, R-803, Y-389, Y-965, Z-73, Z-79, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Dr. Bonewitz notes: 'The items are made from bronze (2), serpentine (1), agate (2), composition (1), haematite (1) and lapis lazuli (3).' [10] Fine condition.

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Lot 1660

23rd-20th century BC. A bronze discoid stamp with openwork design, 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, 75 x 74 x 16mm. This is round, compartmented and open-work. On the flat back is a loop handle of inverted V-shape. The flat face has a small circle in the middle, and four other such circles forming a square between the centre and the edges. Each of the four circles has around it a rough square with zig-zag sides, reaching from the similar square around the central circle to the outer band. This has a simple circular edge on the inside, and a scalloped edge on the outside. This seal comes from west central Asia, and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is exceptionally large, and in very good condition, save for damage to one of the outer scallops. It is a fine piece.' 103 grams, 73mm (3"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection number N-1, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Fine condition.

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Lot 1662

3rd-7th century AD. A group of five plano-convex stamp seals with suspension holes comprising: an agate seal with reclining ram, star above; a carnelian seal with a reclining ram before a stalk, crescent behind; a carnelian seal with enigmatic symbol; a white carnelian(?) with a stag before a tree; a white stone with a quadruped(?"). 29.6 grams total, 15-22mm (1/2 - 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. [5] Fine condition.

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Lot 1673

23rd-20th century BC. A mixed group of three bronze seals, all with triangular cross-section and design to three sides, pierced transversely, including two accompanied by typed and signed notes by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: 'Trifacial Stamp Seal of Bronze, 17 x 16 x 16 x 23.5mm. This has triangular ends, through which it is pierced, and three oblong faces. The one shows a crouching winged quadruped, the next one shows -- tête bêche -- another crouching quadruped, but with big hump and tailing curling over body. The third face is not certainly identified, but it might be another quadruped or even some other kind of creature or plant. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is typical shape for this part of the world, and is in very good condition, the metal having been conserved.': 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 30 x 17 x 18 x 19mm, This has triangular cross section with a hole down the middle. The three sides show: (i) a squatting composite creature with human body raising the hands, and lower parts merging into a snake; (ii) a standing quadruped with wings; and (iii) a composite creature squatting, with bird's neck and head, raised wings, and body that curls around as if ending in a tail. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c.2300-2000 B.C. it is a rare item, and the metal is in good condition, having been conserved.' 69 grams total, 23-29mm (1-1 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers T-26, T-63, T-770 academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [3] Fine condition.

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Lot 1675

Late 3rd millennium BC-2nd century AD. A mixed group of ten stamp 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: (L-90) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 24 x 24.5 x 7mm. This is a round flat disc with pierced handle of the same sort of metal attached to the back. The face is compartmented, but not open-work. it shows a rosette with seven petals and scallops around the petals. This seal comes from west-central Asia and dates to c. 2000-1500 B.C It is an attractive design and in quite good condition.'; (V-723) 'Stamp Seal of bronze, 20 x 16 x 14mm. This appears to imitate something in nature, perhaps a camel's hoof. The face is flat and hollowed out with a design. The back is slightly convex and bears a stalk handle in the centre surmounted with a suspension loop. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a rare type and in good condition. The design on the face is not easy to interpret.'; (T-427) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 21 x 19 x 15mm. this has the shape of what is depicted: a trefoil, with flat hollowed-out face, and convex back which rises to a stalk handle with pierced top. 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 it is generally in good condition.'; (R-794) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 19 x 18.5 x 10mm. This is roughly round, with flat face and flat back, on which a short pierced stalk handle is mounted. The design on the face, which is compartmented, shows a central dot in circle and around it a quadruped with very long legs, a very short body, and small head with big ears. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. There is a little damaged to the edge, but it is generally in good condition and is one of the rarer types of such seals.'; (Q-41) 'Oblong Bronze Plaque, 20 x 25 x 9.5mm. this is a flat plaque of sheet metal with a loop on the back made from a strip of metal attached. The face has a design consisting of two standing horned animals, bodies facing but heads turned backwards. There is a simple cross between their legs two unidentified motifs at the upper corners and three dots spread along the bottom. This is a button from west central Asia, c. 1400-700 A.D. The design is so done that it could have served as a seal, but there is no evidence to confirm this. The whole object is in very good condition.' (U-576) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 16 x 19 x 18mm. This is like a round disc with one edge chipped off, and on the back there is a big circular suspension loop; The design on the face shows a standing horned animal with something dripping from its mount or nostrils. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 1500-1000 B.C. It is not clear whether the design was done before or after the chipping of the disc, since the feet of the animal fit along the break perfectly. The design is interesting for the drip. The design and metal are in good condition.'; (U-622) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 22 x 22 x 17mm. This has a flat round face with engraved design, and a slightly convex back, in the middle of which is a short stalk handle ending in a pierced suspension loop, the hole now being blocked with corrosion. the design shows a standing cock. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 200 B.C. to 200 A.D., Parthian or Kushan. Items of this kind are not so common, and though there is some incrustation on the back, which could be removed, the face is cleaned and in good condition.' 92 grams total, 19-42mm (3/4-1 3/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers R-794, T-427, U-622, U-576, L-90, Y-872, V-723, T-756,Y-826, Q-41, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [10] Fine condition.

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Lot 1682

Late 3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of bronze seals of various shapes and designs 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 state: (V-904) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 21 x 20 x 23mm. This has the shape of the design: a trefoil, with flat compartmented face and flat back, in the middle of which a stalk handle with suspension loop is mounted. This comes from west central ASia and dates to c. 2300-1800 B.C. There is incrustation on the surface, which could be removed. The piece is generally in fair condition.'; (U-319) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 10.5 x 11 x 18mm. This has a flat, round, compartmented face and sides which rise steeply to a suspension loop. The design, achieved with two lines, consists of a straight line dividing the circle and two short strokes starting from opposite edges and put at an angle in relation to the main line. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2100-1800 B.C. There is some wear, but it is generally in good condition.': (U-318) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 12 x 11.5 x 18.5mm. This has a roughly round, flat compartmented face, and a back rising to a stalk handle with suspension loop. The design consists of two crescents based on the rim and placed opposite each other. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2100-1800 B.C. It is a little worn, but generally it is in good condition'; (B-15) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 17 x 19 x 24mm. The roughly round, flat face is compartmented. The solid back rises sharply to a pierced egg-shaped handle. This design is created by two opposite V-shapes and two opposite circles with open end. This comes from the Bronze Age of west central Asia, and probably dates to c. 2000-1500 B.C. There is some incrustation which could be removed, but it is generally in very good condition.'; (B-32) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 20 x 12.5 x 23.5mm. The slightly convex face is triangular, and the back rises somewhat like a human foot to a pierced knob handle. the design, which is done in raised metal strip, consists of two curving lines and two short strokes joining one of the curving lines. This is a seal is from the Bronze Age of west central Asia, and probably dates to c. 2000-1500 B.C. It is worn but otherwise is in good condition.'; (T-994) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 20 x 17 x 27mm. This has a flat oval face and back which becomes a tall stalk handle surmounted by a top with oval hole. The design on the face consists of a dot in circle surrounded by scalloped edge. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2100-1800 B.C. The outer scallops are squeezed, otherwise the piece is in good condition.; (T-767) Stamp Seal of Bronze, 17 x 17 x 16mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a stalk handle with round suspension loop. the design, which is compartmented, consists of five straight lines beginning from the edge and one joining stoke within the middle. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-1800 B.C. It has been cleaned and is in very good condition.'; (T-440) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 18 x 19 x 23mm. This has a round flat face and slightly convex back on which is mounted a stalk handle ending in a pierced loop. The design on the face consists of a central dividing line, with short gap in the centre, and to each side of a it a pair of crescents, a smaller within a bigger. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-1800 B.C. There is a little incrustation, which could be removed, but the piece is in very good condition.' 91 grams total, 19-28mm (3/4-1"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers T-767, T-994, B-32, B-15, T-440, V-319, R-958, V-904, U-319, U-318, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [10] Fine condition.

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Lot 1696

3rd-6th century AD. A rock crystal stamp seal with domed body; underside engraved with Pegasus standing and wings spread; Parsi script to the edge. 6.7 grams, 19mm (3/4"). Property of a Chinese collector; acquired on the European art market; formerly acquired in the 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Lot 1698

2nd millennium-1st millennium BC. A group of ten seals including two accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham 1970-1993, which state: (2014) 'Stamp Seal of Glass, 15 x 16 x 7.5mm. This is roughly oval with two pierced loops on the back for suspension. The design shows a standing horned animal. This is reported to have come from west-central Asia, and is in very good condition. A date c. 500-1 B.C. is most likely.'; (W-91) 'Bifacial Stamp Seal of Grey Stone, 22 x 22 x 8mm. This is a round disc with convex faces, pierced vertically. The one side shows a standing boar above a plant, with branch above. The other side has a design perhaps showing a plant. This comes from west central Asia or Baluchistan and dates to c. 2000-1500 B.C. It is a rare seal, and in fine condition. The designs on both sides are notched.'; the rest comprising: three bifacial discoid seals, one of white stone with ibex and tree to both sides; one with central star to one side, three curved lines to the other forming a swirl; one with large bird in flight to one side and leaping deer to the other; three plano-convex seals, one grey stone with antelope and symbols in the field; one green stone with ibex and symbols in the field; one with standing bird with wide claws and plumed tail; a squat wide cylinder seal of green stone with flecked lines to the sides, pierced vertically; and a bone stamp seal with knop handle, with bird design and ridges to the reverse. 78 grams, 14-32mm (1/2-1 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers 157, 2014, T-145, T-208, T-299, Y-581, W-91, W-730, W-557, Z-222, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Dr. Bonewitz notes: 'The seals are made from serpentine (2), limestone (3), composition (2), rock crystal (1), jasper breccia (1), bone (1).' [10] Fine condition.

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Lot 1701

1st millennium BC. A bronze seal matrix pendant with pentagonal shaft, two raised collars at the neck, a biconvex oval terminal with three central raised ribs and two pierced ends to receive a cord, discoidal engraved die stamp, the matrix design bears two styles of guilloché scrolling around the circumference. 34.5 grams, 29mm (1"). Property of a Dutch gentleman; formerly in an old collection formed in the 1970s. Fine condition.

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Lot 1715

1st millennium BC. A mixed group of bronze seal matrices, all accompanied by a typed and signed note by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: (20) 'Stamp Seal of bronze, 7 x 7 x 7.5mm. This is a small plaque with a strip of metal bent to a loop attached to the back. The face shows a linear design. one might expect this to be a monogram, but if so its resolution is so far not clear. this is reported to have come from Arabia, and it fits as a pre-Islamic seal from the area, perhaps c. 300 B.C. to 200 A.D. it is in very good condition.'; (5014) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 12 x 13 x 18mm. This has an oval convex face, then has two levels of decreasing width separated by deep grooves, on the upper one of which is the pierced handle. The face, which is engraved a little out of true, shows a composite creature: body of a quadruped, but wings, neck and head of a bird. This is an Urartian seal, from the ancient Armenia, c. 900-700 B.C. It has an unusual shape, and for ancient bronze is in good condition.'; (46, 37-B) 'Bronze stamp-cylinder seal, 17 x 6 x 6mm, with flat base, straight sides, and handle on top, in very good condition. The base shows a standing bird with crescent above its back, On the sides there is a stylized tree, a pole surmounted by a symbol, a standing human figure and two unidentified depictions. This is an Urartian seal, c. 800-600 B.C, and a rare type with both base and sides engraved.'; (T-771) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 27 x 10.5 x 8mm. This is a thick oblong plaque, with suspension loop on the top and all four sides and bottom decorated with engraving. one broad side shows a standing winged figure raising the hands. The opposite side shows a bust in a winged solar disc at the top, and the rest too worn to interpret. The one narrow side shows a standing horned quadruped below a crescent underlined with dots. The opposite side and the base are too worn to understand. This comes from anywhere between Anatolia and north-western Iran and dates to c.800-400 B.C. it is a rare item, but rather worn.' ; including: one with loop and balustered shaft, bird design; one square in section, pointillé motif to three faces and underside; one with thick loop and small (5mm) square face, hexagon motif; one cylindrical with geometric motifs. 23 grams total, 7-26mm (1/4 - 1"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item references 20, 5014, T-771, 37-B, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [4] Fine condition.

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Lot 1719

Late 3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of ten bronze seals with various shapes and designs 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 state: (U-301) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 18 x 18 x 31. This has a round flat, compartmented face, and a back which rises steeply to a stalk handle with pierced loop. The design is half like a half of a segmented circle; the other half is irregular. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2100-1800 B.C. It is covered with incrustation, which could be removed.'; (B-13) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 14 x 15 x 28mm. This has a flat, compartmented face, and a stalk handle rises from its solid back to a pointed pierced loop. The design is created by a straight line dividing the area, with two lines one to each side parallel to each other but diagonal in relation to the dividing line. This comes from the Bronze Age of west central Asia, and probably dates to c. 2000-1500 B.C. The surface is encrusted, but this could be removed.'; (V-247) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 16 x 15 x 20mm. This has a flat, round, compartmented face, and the back rises steeply to a pierced loop. The design is done in raised lines and consists of a simple cross, and a V-shape filling each of the quarters so created. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2100-1800 B.C. The outer rim is worn down, but otherwise the seal is in good condition.'; (R-488) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 19 x 18.5 x 20mm. This has a round flat face and side which rise steeply to an oval pierced handle. The design on the face is a linear pattern: three inverted V-shapes based on the outer rim and separated them a straight line crossing the centre with a longer arm from it in the middle of one side, and two shorter arms from the other side. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c.2000-1600 B.C. The loop is worn, but otherwise the seal is in very good condition.'; (R-218) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 25 x 25 x 26mm. This is roughly a disc with stalk handle attached to the back, with pierced loop on top. The design is created with raised lines on the flat face. One such line, with diagonal joining line at each end, divides the surface into two, and two crescent shapes, one within the other, fill the spaces left. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2000-1600 B.C. It is worn and damaged at the edges, but remains an interesting example of its type.'; (T-697) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 16 x 15 x 20mm. This has a roughly round face, and back which rises steeply to the stalk handle surmounted by a pierced oval loop. The design on the face is worn and not easily interpreted.This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-1800 B.C. The back is in quite good condition, but, as stated, the face is worn.': (D-25) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 23 x 19 x 25mm. This has an oval flat face, and the back rises to an oval pierced handle. The design is an abstract linear one based on an outcurving line, three of which with an extra line complete the design. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2000-1500 B.C. The edges of the face and of the handle are worn, otherwise it is in good condition.'; (B-16) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 20 x 21 x 24mm. The flat, round, compartmented face has a solid back which rises with diminishing diameter to a pierced loop. The design is created by four inverted U-shapes on the rim, two joined by a straight line. This is from the Bronze Age of west central Asia, and dates probably to c. 2000-1500 B.C. The object is worn, and the loop damaged, but with cleaning it would be in quite good condition.' 140 grams total, 19-33mm (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-16, D-25, T-697, R-218, R-488, V-247, B-13, U-301, V-775, T-228, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [10] Fine condition.

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Lot 1721

1st millennium BC. A group of three scaraboid stamp seal, all pierced for suspension, comprising: an agate seal with a stylised animal; a carnelian seal with an advancing male holding a dog by its tail, a spear in his right hand, another dog behind; a carnelian seal with a seated figure being crowned with a laurel wreath by a winged female, reclining antelope at her feet. 7.2 grams total, 14-17mm (1/2"). Property of a London lady; from her family collection formed in the 1970s. [3] Fine condition.

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Lot 1725

14th-17th century AD. A mixed bronze group comprising: a belt fastener formed as a regardant duck with two lugs to the underside; six discoid stamp seals each with geometric motif and pierced lug to the reverse including five accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: (Q-1) 'Bronze Disk, 37 x 37 x 10mm. This is a round flat disc with loop attached to the back of bronze strip. The face has a beaded edge within which is a stylized human face with 13 leaf-like motifs around it and between each pair of 'eaves' is a smaller similar motif. This is reported to have come from west central Asia, which is entirely plausible, and it is most likely to be dated to c. 1400-1700 A.D. The object no doubt served as a button on some special garment, perhaps a uniform. It is a rare item.'; (Q-32) 'Bronze Disk, 32 x 33 x 9mm. This is a flat disc with a beaded edge on the back of which a loop of a short strip of metal is attached. The design on the face is based on four scrolling lines, two of which are placed symmetrically and have ends which join and then split into two portions. This came from west central Asia and mostly likely dates to c. 1400-1700 A.D. It most probably was a button for a formal garment. It is in good condition.'; (Q-33) 'Bronze Disk, 32.5 x 32 x 5.5mm. This is a round disk with a strengthened edge, and with a loop on the back made from a short strip of metal. The design on the face consists of a simple cross with each end forming a scrolling line. There is a dot in the middle of each scroll, and near the outer edges there is a group of four dots (once three) between each pair of scrolls. This came from west central Asia and most probably dates to c. 1400-1700 A.D. It is in good state of preservation save that the loop is broken. The object was most likely a button for a formal garment.'; (Q-34) 'Bronze Disk, 29 x 29 x 6mm. This is a round disc with a strengthened edge, on the back of which is a loop made from a small strip of metal. The design on the face consists of four whirligigs, a cross in the centre, and groups of two or four dots filling spaces at the edges. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 1400-1700 A.D. It is a button for a formal garment of some sort, and is in very good condition.' 93 grams total, 26-47mm (1 - 1 3/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers Q-30, Q-32, Q-33, Q-34, Q-35, R-461, Y-751; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [7] Fine condition.

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Lot 1739

4th-1st millennium BC. A group of ten stamp seals, including two 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-55) 'Stamp Seal/ Bead of Translucent Stone, 27.5 x 14.5 x 8mm. This is a kind of ovoid, with ends cut off to accomodate the hole, and ridges in the centre from end to end on both sides. On one side both halves have engraved what appear to be alphabetic inscriptions, though different from each other. So far it has not proved possible to decipher them. This is reported to have come from west central Asia, which is entirely possible, but the bead may be earlier than the inscriptions: such beads may be even 4000 B.C., but the inscriptions must be later than 1000 B.C.'; (U-596) 'Stamp Seal of Dark Stone, 15 x 22 x 13mm. This has a flat oval face and back which rises to a pinched ridge, through which it is pierced. The design shows a small sitting spinging creature. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 1200-600 B.C. it is a rare type and in good condition.';the rest comprising: six plano-convex with ovoid base, all pierced, one with angled cross; one with canine chasing an animal, possibly a pig; one with irregular swirling cross design; one with four drilled lines forming a border and a central drilled curved line; one with field of dots, each with two or three short arms; and one with standing ibex; a triangular tabloid seal with triangular design to the upper face and addorsed horse protomes to the lower face; a triangular-section stamp with design to three sides, one with snake, one with ibex head and on with piriform shape formed of repeated notched lines. 72.6 grams total, 18-36mm (3/4-1 1/2"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers 155, 1935, R-613, R-852, U-55, V-427, V-596, V-928, Y-573, Y-574, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Dr. Bonewitz notes: 'Items are made from limestone (5), marble (2), serpentine (2), and jasper (1).' [10] Fine condition.

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Lot 1742

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of bronze items including one lozenge stamp seal 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. 22 x 23 x 2 mm. This is a simple plaque, nearly square and thin, with two holes in the centre for suspension. the design on the face is geometrical: a simple cross from the middle of each side, and the quarters so created are filled with three V-shapes. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-1800 B.C. It is in very good condition.'; the rest comprising: a finger ring with discoid bezel; four toggle fasteners; a rosette pendant; a ribbed ring with eccentric hub and spokes. 106 grams total, 23-55mm (1 - 2 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection references U-148, Y-398, Y-583, Y584, Y-586, Y-589, Y-607, Y-747; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [8] Fine condition.

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Lot 1747

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A domed stone stamp seal, pierced for suspension, the underside with a stylised advancing lion with open jaws, long curved tail, symbols to the field. 2.9 grams, 16mm (3/4"). From the property of a London gentleman; thence by descent; previously in an important private Mayfair, London collection, acquired after 1970. Fair condition.

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Lot 1748

2nd millennium BC. A carnelian plano-convex stamp seal with abraded design to the flat face, perhaps a lion. 11.3 grams, 25mm (1"). Property of a Bristol collector; formerly part of his father's collection formed between 1960-late 1970s. Accompanied by a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Lot 1763

1st millennium BC. A rock crystal conical stamp seal with intaglio winged gryphon; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 4.47 grams, 15mm (1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. Fine condition.

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Lot 1769

3rd millennium BC. A serpentine stamp seal engraved to one side with a standing goat with bird to the top. 5.64 grams, 20mm (3/4"). Property of a European gentleman living in London; previously from an American collection formed in the 1950s. Accompanied by a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Lot 1775

3rd-7th century AD. A group of three stamp seals comprising: two scaraboid seals with a geometric design and star; a pyramidal seal with ribbed body, loop above, the underside with a star motif. 13.5 grams total, 18-22mm (3/4 - 1"). From the property of a London gentleman; thence by descent; previously in an important private Mayfair, London collection, acquired after 1970. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Lot 1780

1st millennium BC. A bell-shaped chalcedony stamp seal with ribbed suspension loop, intaglio of an advancing winged quadruped, possibly Lamassu. 5.1 grams, 21mm (3/4"). From the property of a London gentleman; thence by descent; previously in an important private Mayfair, London collection, acquired after 1970; originally catalogued by Professor W.G. Lambert. Fine condition.

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Lot 1784

1st millennium BC. A mixed group of artefacts comprising: a rock crystal stamp seal with a scorpion; a hardstone scaraboid seal with drilled pellets; a carnelian stamp seal with a winged figure; a blue glazed composition bifacial head, drilled to the underside. 5.9 grams total, 8-15mm (1/4 - 1/2"). Property of a London lady; from her family collection formed in the 1970s. [4] Fine condition.

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Lot 1788

1st millennium BC. A carved red jasper(?) conical stamp seal with cruciform floral motif. 13 grams, 25mm wide (1"). 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 a museum-quality impression. Very fine condition.

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Lot 1790

1st millennium BC. A substantial rhyolite stamp seal with intaglio sphinx to one face, scene of eagle and snake to the other. 33 grams, 39.5mm (1 1/2"). From an important central London collection formed since the mid 1960s; thence by descent. Accompanied by a museum-quality impression. Fine condition.

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Lot 1798

3rd-7th century AD. A carnelian stamp seal with intaglio of a standing male, robed and helmetted, holding a branch(?); the loop broken off and smoothed in antiquity. 4.4 grams, 25mm (1"). From the property of a London gentleman; thence by descent; previously in an important private Mayfair, London collection, acquired after 1970; originally catalogued by Professor W.G. Lambert (No. 64"). [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Lot 1800

1st millennium BC. A group of three scaraboid stamp seal, all pierced for suspension, comprising: an agate(?) seal with profile head surrounded by scorpions; a hardstone seal with seated winged figure; an agate seal with recling winged beast, crescent above. 7.7 grams total, 11-16mm (1/2"). Property of a London lady; from her family collection formed in the 1970s. [3] Fine condition.

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Lot 1805

2nd millennium BC. A chalcedony facetted stamp seal with intaglio image of a robed figure approaching an altar with hands raised; bird and T-shaped panel to one face. 8.8 grams, 23mm (1"). From the property of a London gentleman; thence by descent; previously in an important private Mayfair, London collection, acquired after 1970. Fine condition.

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Lot 1817

2nd millennium BC. An agate stamp seal with intaglio image of a robed and crowned figure standing flanked by an altar and a sword(?); accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 13.9 grams, 29mm (1"). From the property of a London gentleman; thence by descent; previously in an important private Mayfair, London collection, acquired after 1970. Fine condition.

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Lot 1824

2nd millennium BC-17th century AD. A mixed group of bronze stamp seals, mainly discoid with loop handle to the reverse, including seven accompanied by a typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993 which state: (T-766) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze 15 x 15.5 x 12.5 mm. This is a roughly square plaque, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a loop handle. The design on the face consists of a quadruped and another item above it. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-1800 B.C. It is a rare type and in fair condition. The face has been cleaned, and the incrustation on the back could be removed.' (T-453) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze 17 x 16 x 11 mm. This has a flat, round face and a slightly convex back, on which is mounted a handle of sheet metal, pierced. The design on the face shows a standing ibex or similar animal, with a kind of wing projecting from its shoulder. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 1200-600 B.C. It is in very good condition.' (T-273) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze 16 x 22 x 10.5 mm. This is a scaraboid in shape, with flat oval face, tall back for a scaraboid, pierced lengthways with flanges around the holes, and also pierced from the top of the back to the other hole. The design on the face is surrounded by a notched band. It shows a figure seated on a chair holding up one hand, and in front is a table with crossed legs. This comes from Anatolia, or west Iran and dates to c. 600-400 B.C. It follows a Late Babylonian stamp seal type in its design. It is in very good condition.' (D-14) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze 15.5 x 17 x 13 mm. The face is almost round, slightly oval, and convex. The back is flat and on it is mounted a large ring for a handle. The design shows a standing zebu, a bird on the sing above it, and an unidentified item in front of it. This is from west central Asia and may date to c. 100-500 A.D. It is in very good condition.'; (R-131) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 14 x 14 x 15mm. This has a round, slightly convex face, and the back first flares sharply inwards, then becomes the neck of a demon's head, with two faces and prominent ears. Originally a loop handle stood on top of the head. The design on the face shows a standing worshipper in long robe raising one hand before the spade symbol (of the god Marduk), seven dots (the Pleiades), and below the lunar crescent and a star. This comes from North Mesopotamia or Syria and dates to c. 1000-700 B.C. It is a rare item, and in very good condition, save for the broken loop.'; (Q-45) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze,15 x 15.5 x 12mm. This has a flat round face, and the back is convex, rising with one groove around the sides to the base of a pierced loop. The design on the face shows a bear(?) jumping on the back of a standing quadruped with head turned backwards. This comes from west central Asia, and is a rare type and so difficult to date, but perhaps c. 200-500 A.D. is the most likely. The seal is in very good condition.'; (Q-31) 'Bronze Disk, 33 x 33 x 9mm. This is a round disc with a loop attached to the back, made of short metal strip with flattened ends. the face has an elegant design composed of a central tree-like structure with two scrolling lines near the top as its 'branches', and then from each side two further scrolling lines fill in the space, creating a pattern of four scrolling lines. This came from west central Asia, and most probably dated to c. 1400-1700 A.D., and is a button for most probably a uniform or expensive garment. It is in very good condition.' 62 grams total, 12-33mm (1/2 - 1 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item numbers D-14, Q-31, Q-45, R-131, T-112, T-273, T-453, T-766; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [8] Fine condition.

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Lot 1842

3rd-7th century AD. A group of two plano-convex carnelian stamp seals, one with intaglio stag at rest motif, the other with advancing bull, symbols and text; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 11.6 grams total, 16-20mm (3/4 "). From a South West London collection; formed 1990-2000. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Lot 1848

3rd millennium BC-7th century AD. A mixed group of stone amulets and seals, comprising: eight Sassanian stamp seals, one Sumerian stamp seal; one lapis lazuli bead and one white marble duck amulet; supplied with a signed handwritten scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993. 46 grams total, 11-35m (1/2 - 1 1/4"). From the property of a London gentleman; thence by descent; previously in an important private Mayfair, London, collection, acquired after 1970; accompanied by a scholarly report by Professor W.G. Lambert. [11, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Lot 522

An Ercol blonde extending dining table, 77cm x 150cm, leaf 71cm, height 71cm, with a set of four matching stick back chairs, British standard kite stamp to chairs (5)condition notethe table top has been marked/scratched and stained, legs are marked, one seat is split at one of the spindles, see photos

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Lot 549

A stained dark wood Ercol style dining room suite, consisting of two carvers, two highback chairs and four others, several with the British standard kite stamp mark to the chairs, and the table 145cm x 72cm x 70cm (9)

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Sheffield Auction Gallery
Lot 1208

A Hallmarked Silver Mounted Desk Calendar; together with a hallmarked silver stamp box, the hinged lid with triple stamp aperture, on ball feet (damaged). (2)

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Lot 1237

A Hallmarked Silver Case, of rectangular form allover leaf scroll engraved, initialled, the leather lined interior with stamp pockets, (9.3cm long (including hinged loop).

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Sheffield Auction Gallery
Lot 754

A Junior Stamp Album of Used GB and World Stamps.

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Lot 62

Evander Holyfield autograph, signed on a 10" x 8" picture. Signed "Evander Holyfield Phil 4:13" With COA and COA stamp from autographauthentication.net No 235598 - without frame

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Warrington & Northwich Auction
Lot 1477

Nine mixed stamp covers including two signed. P&P Group 2 (£18+VAT for the first lot and £2+VAT for subsequent lots)

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Lot 101

A cased set of HM silver handled butter knives with original rcpt dated 1918, a pair of sugar nips and set of six HM silver coffee spoons having seal stamp style knops

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Lot 408

A quantity of card making equipment: to include tonic studios strip stamp sets, die sets etc (1 tray)

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