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

Including thistle-head finial, openwork cross finial and other types. 64.5 grams total, 9.4-16.4 cm



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

Rectangular body with integral suspension loop and engraved grid of dot-in-lozenges on the obverse. 7.61 grams, 37 mm



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

Cylinder seal with star motifs and a knobbly staff, two opposing figures flanking a tree; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2 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.53.

Biconvex globular body with tubular neck and flared rim, loop handle to the neck; three stub feet to the base. 750 grams, 20.7 cm



From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Discoid stamp seal with segmented face and a flat back with a loop handle, the design consisting of a central circle from which two layers of bands spread towards the edge. 38.7 grams, 48 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.

Round openwork body with loop on the reverse, 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, 45 x 45 x 15 mm. This is roughly round, with flat face and flat back and with scalloped edges. A handle of inverted V-shape is mounted on the back. The design consists of an outer scalloped band joined to the centre with straight arms with thickened ends which meet in the middle, but divided into two pairs. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is dented, and has some incrustation on the surface, which could be removed. Generally it is in good condition.' 28.4 grams, 46 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 R-507, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert.

Pentagonal in plan with scooped ogival upper edge, shallow sides and slider-bar to reverse; high-relief decorative motifs of rosette and radiating stems and leaves. 18.25 grams, 43 mm



Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s.

Composed of irregular beads interspersed with small spherical glass beads; restrung. 18.7 grams, 40.5 cm



Ex London, UK, art market 1990s.

Wide shallow bowl with rounded base and an inturned rim. 330 grams, 19 cm



From a London, UK, collection, 1990s-2010.

Plano-convex seal pierced through the body, the underside with a stylised figure. 12.3 grams, 23 mm



Ex private French collection of Mr M., 1980s. UK private collection, acquired in London art market in the 2000s.

Bell-shaped in profile with polychrome rim, incised advancing winged feline among fronds. 577 grams, 21.7 cm wide



Private collection, UK.

Domed body with deeply engraved underside with abstract motifs, drilled for suspension. 22.1 grams, 37 mm



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