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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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.
3rd-2nd millennium BC. A carved stone statuette of a standing bull; head down and tail at the rear; facial features including muzzle, eyes and ears picked out in shallow carved lines; body decorated with a series of shallow punched dots and shallow cross-hatched lines. 242 grams, 11.1cm (4 1/2"). From a private British collection; previously in the property of a London gentleman; formerly acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. Fine condition.
4th-2nd millennium BC. A carved stone cylinder seal with two flat faces pierced through the centre to take a cord; from left to right: a group of three superimposed pots, a superimposed seated figure with back to a second group of superimposed pots, a second superimposed figure facing a third superimposed figure with two tiers of two triangular shaped superimposed pots between them and a third group of three superimposed pots; in the field: other forms; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. See Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals From The Marcopoli Collection, California Press, 1984, figure 299, for a comparable example. 17.9 grams, 22mm (1"). From an important Mayfair collection, 1970-1999; thence by descent. 104 Fine condition.
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.
2nd millennium BC. A carved stone idol with round-section shaft, square base with cleft to the forward edge, elliptical spur to the upper end. 1.6 kg, 39.5cm (15 1/2"). Property of a West London gentleman; his collection formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s, accompanied by a geological report TL005255 by Dr Ronald Bonewitz Very fine condition. Extremely rare.
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.
2nd-1st millennium BC. A group of five cylinder seals comprising: a rock crystal seal with contest scene, a lion attacking an antelope, a man attacking the lion from behind with a spear; a rose quartz(?) seal with palm leaves flanking a stylised winged horse; a rock crystal seal with two rearing ibexes, facing back, on each side of a tree; a black stone seal with three standing figure and two vertical panels of text; a breccia seal with a winged figure behind a long-necked quadruped. 22.5 grams total, 17-29mm (3/4 - 1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. [5] Fine condition.
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.
3rd-2nd millennium BC. A group of four cylinder seals comprising: a limestone seal with two bands of fish; a limestone seal with three bands of fish; an agate seal with four bands of fish, an insect above; a black stone seal with four bands of fish and insects. 9 grams total, 10-19mm (1/2 - 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. [4] Fine condition.
4th-2nd millennium BC. A group of three miniature red stone amulets comprising: one frog with splayed back legs, pierced through the head; two ducks pierced through the body. 0.7 grams total, 9-13mm (1/2"). 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.
3rd millennium BC. A carved stone amulet of a reclining bull, drilled eyes, pierced for suspension. 9.43 grams, 28mm (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.
Late 3rd-early 2nd millennium BC. A small carved stone idol with waisted profile. Cf. Pottier, M. H., Matériel funéraire de la Bactriane méridonale de L' Age du Bronze, Mémoire, Editions Recherche sur les Civilisations, 36, p.16, pl.V, nos.34-5, for two virtually identical lingams called 'masses d'arme', and p.43, pl.XXXV, nos.292-3, for similar yoni; Schmidt, E. F., Tepe Hissar Excavations, 1931, The Museum Journal, XXIII, no.4, 1933, The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, pl.CXXXVI. 1.6 kg, 18.5cm (7 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; formerly with the Mahboubian Gallery, London, UK; acquired before 1972. Fine condition.
3rd millennium BC. A group of two restrung necklaces composed of white and black tubular stone beads, one with three facetted cuboid beads engraved with star motifs; offered with a bracelet composed of mainly tubular glass and stone beads with a tabular pendant stamped with ring-and-dot motifs. 59.7 grams total, 18-68cm (7 - 26 3/4"). Ex important Dutch collection; acquired on the European art market in the 1970s. [3] Fine condition.
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.
A Victorian Style Bar Brooch, of open work design, pearl set, with stone set highlights, a cabochon collet set stock pin, a stick pin, with fox head detail, two further modern pins. (5)* diamond / pearl brooch (unmarked) 4 grams. Opal bar brooch 1.4 grams. Fox head stick pin 1.4 grams (2 further modern/costume).
A R.A.F Wings Brooch, stamped "9ct", (3.2cm); An Edwardian seed pearl set swallow bar brooch; a single stone opal set stickpin, a locket back brooch, etc.* swallow pearl brooch (stamped "15") 3.5 grams. Opal stick pin 1.1 grams. Oval locket back brooch (stamped "9c") 2.7 grams (non gold elements i.e. the locket back.) RAF wings brooch stamped "9ct" 1.2 grams (non gold pin). (other non gold / costume items).
2 x Victorian Brooches (1) Yellow metal (gold) Coral brooch set with an approx: 10mm x 21mm central stone and surrounded by 12 approx: 4.8mm diameter cabochon coral stones. Evidence of poor restoration work with soft solder on the reverse. (2) Small yellow metal (gold) Brooch measuring approx: 9mm x 28mm with 7 approx: 4mm ½ Pearls across and a band of blue enamel either side. On the reverse the ‘C’ clasp has been replaced with a much more modern ‘Roller’ clasp.
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