Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History, Stamps & Coins

Eagle-shaped seal matrix with a large loop on the back, 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, 25 x 21.5 x 1mm. This bears the shape of the design, with flat compartmented face and flat back of which is mounted a loop handle of metal rod. The design shows a heraldic eagle with two heads: heads at the top sideways, wings hanging beneath, and tail feathers spread at the bottom. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a rare type (the double-headed eagle) and in very good condition save for a nick at the bottom.' 9.51 grams, 25 mm



Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Ex property of a West London businessman. Academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly report, numbered V-850, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert.

Composed mainly of oblate beads, restrung. 14.2 grams, 40.5 cm



Acquired in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, collection.

The lower half of a cylinder seal showing the bottom part of two Syrian dresses and a sitting dog, a tree and two stars; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.38 grams, 16 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. Accompanied by a previous typed catalogue slip with collection no.78.

Composed of large biconical and oval carnelian and agate beads, restrung with a modern clasp. 70 grams, 53 cm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. Accompanied by a previously illustrated catalogue card with provenance.

Restrung group of mainly small cylindrical beads with polished surface. 39.6 grams, 97 cm



From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.

Rectangular section with impressed cuneiform text on three sides. 36 grams, 42 mm



London, UK, art market, 1980s. Private collection, London, UK.

Comprising: frieze with profile running horse pulling a chariot with spoked wheel, seated driver and objects in the field; field of geometric linear symbols within broken borders; frieze with segmented standing figures; frieze with S-curved striated band, possibly a serpent with turned towards the rear; presenttion scene with seated magnate and facing supplicant, birds and guilloche in the field, chipped; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 39.73 grams total, 12-41 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Comprising an openwork ear-shaped body and a tall looped handle on the reverse. 42.7 grams, 51 mm



Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Ex property of a West London businessman. Academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s.

Rectangular plaque with a tab and loop above, one side showing an advancing lion with a rising sun behind, the other side with a four-line inscription. 8.75 grams, 44 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Composed of mixed graduated beads with an elbow bead as the central feature, restrung. 62 grams, 37.2 cm



Ex Ancient Art Shop, Windsor, UK, 1990s. Ex private West County, UK, collection.

An elongated ovoid body with a flat base and trumpet-shaped neck, with a handle to the rear. 545 grams, 23.5 cm



Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Light brown cylinder seal with stylised trees and pellets; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.72 grams, 19 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. Accompanied by a previous typed catalogue slip with collection no.76.