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

Comprising four stamp seals, each domed and pierced through the body, one with a plain underside, one with an altar, one with a gryphon and one with star motifs; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 11.86 grams total, 11-18 mm



Private collection, 1980s. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK.

Rectangular type with low-relief advancing stag; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 8.36 grams, 28 mm



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

Ellipsoid in plan with intaglio advancing beast, head protruding from the back, tail stylised like a crescent above the monster's rump; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.53 grams, 10 mm



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

Plano-convex in profile with a legend of Pahlavi inscription enclosing a stylised geometric device. 1.29 grams, 14 mm



From a privately held London, UK, collection from the late 1990s.

An oval intaglio with an inscription on a floral field; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.37 grams, 20 mm



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

Tubular granulated bead with an applied collar formed of large spheres at one end. 0.55 grams, 7 mm



From the collection of a late Japanese gentleman, 1970s onwards.

Comprising a substantial round-sectioned pin with a bulbous poppy-shaped conical head. 145 grams, 30.3 cm



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1960s. From the private collection of Mr J.P.H., a Woolwich, UK, collector, his collection formed since the 1960s.

Composed of oblate and other beads, restrung. 20.78 grams, 44 cm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Broad and squat with a flared rim, loop handle to the rim with thumb-pad; old collector's label 'Dipper cup Holy Lands 2000-1200 BC' and to reverse '1550BC-1000 BC Cheffins Auction 2026 London 605'. 165 grams, 13.3 cm wide



Acquired by the vendor's father in London, circa 1960. Acquired Cheffins Auctions, UK.

Including plano-convex, square, cordate, and other types with hatched and other detailing. 12.7 grams total, 13-22 mm



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

Scaraboid type with incuse design of two standing figures beside a frond or tree; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.72 grams, 14 mm



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

Composed mainly of annular beads, restrung. 7.69 grams, 36 cm



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.