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

With tapering shank and segmented head, bands of hatched and other ornament, pierced to accept a ring. 60.6 grams, 16.6 cm



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

Comprising: a limestone seal showing lions and bulls in combat; a hematite seal with a seated deity with an axe, and a standing adorant; a hematite seal with two adorants before a scorpion, another scorpion and another small animal, sun and moon crescent; a black steatite seal with two standing figures and a jumping beast; a chalcedony seal with a man to the right, evil eye, bird and a mountain or a skirt; supplied with museum-quality impressions. 45.28 grams total, 18-29 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. Accompanied by previous typed catalogue slips with collection nos.27, 31, 34, 43, 79.

Scaraboid in black glass with gryphon to the underside beneath transverse band with 'ΡΙIΛΚΧ' inscription. 3.53 grams, 17 mm



From an important collection formed before 1988, London and Geneva. Accompanied by a previously illustrated catalogue card with provenance.

Frieze depicting two opposed winged gryphons and an ibex beneath a winged solar disc; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.08 grams, 12 mm



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

Shaped as a standing piglet with a 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, 39 x 24 x 12mm. This has the shape of piglet standing. it has a flat compartmented face, and a slightly convex back on which is mounted a short loop handle. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is covered with incrustation, which could be removed. The metal appears to be in good condition, and this is a fascinating piece.' 15.1 grams, 38 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-479, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert.

Frieze with standing figures wearing floor-length robes and a kilted figure carrying a wand or mace; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.3 grams, 15 mm



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

A circular mount with an X-motif on the reverse, the obverse with a three-line inscription; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.78 grams, 18 mm



Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK.

Comprising seven rings, each with a decorative bezel, one fragmentary. 43.3 grams total, 18-27 mm



Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK

Shallow bowl with rounded base and inturned rim. 232 grams, 14.3 cm



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

Modelled standing with its legs splayed, long curving horns and projecting eyes, a collar around the neck and pierced through the shoulders. 13.5 grams, 36 mm



Ex A.H.B. collection, 1970s-1990s. Accompanied by a previous dealer's sales ticket.

Domed upper body with linear decoration, underside with a dog in running pose, crescentic symbol above; supplied with museum-quality impressions. 8.1 grams, 25 mm



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

Composed mainly of oblate and biconical beads with larger beads as the central feature, restrung. 11.4 grams, 32 cm



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