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

Obverse: central facing nimbate figure of Mary with 'MHP ΘV' legend, facing nimbate bust in each of the roundels; reverse with cruciform void and pellets; hinged loop with ropework detailing. 43.1 grams, 88 mm



From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.

Enkolpion with hinged loop, nimbate figure in orans pose to obverse, Corpus Christi to reverse. 14.2 grams, 56 mm



From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.

Cruciform with raised border, low-relief nimbate Corpus Christi with legend to lower edge of each arm, suspension loop above. 14.6 grams, 42 mm



From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.

Openwork seal with a triangular 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, 52 x 51 x 22 mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which a large handle of inverted V-shape is mounted. The design is both compartmented and open-work. It consists of a rosette, with inner circle, band around that, and ten 'petals' from this circle, giving the shape of the piece. 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 beneath appears to be in good condition, as is the piece generally.' 42.3 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. Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly report, numbered R-517, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert.

Composed of tubular and tongue-shaped tabular beads, restrung. 49.7 grams, 33 cm



Acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s. Ex London, UK, collection.

Comprising a cross-shaped body and a large U-shaped loop on the reverse. 14.5 grams, 41 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.

Comprising a bulbous body with basal ring, tubular body with flared upper end, deeply curved spout with hinged cover, strap handle attached at the shoulder, hinged lid with knop handle; stamped and incised bands of guilloche, ropework, tendrils and other motifs. 621 grams, 21 cm



with Roseberys, 22 October 2020, no.204. Private collection, London, UK.

Graduated group composed of mixed beads and pendants, restrung. 59 grams, 38.5 cm



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

Rectangular in plan with longitudinal piercing, incuse decoration to the long faces: advancing figure with canine mask; undulating line (serpent); standing figure in flounced robe with arms raised; three glyphs or symbols; usage wear, 7.46 grams, 22 mm



From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A8.

Composed of coin-shaped and tubular beads interspersed with metal spacers, restrung. 33.8 grams, 49 cm



Acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s. Ex London, UK, collection.

A small seal with a deity on a throne, two worshippers before and a star as a filler motif; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.83 grams, 10 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.30.

Openwork seal formed as a spoked wheel, 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, 43 x 43 x 12 mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which a loop handle is mounted. The design, which is both compartmented and open-work, consists of a rosette, with six 'rays' off a central small circular band, and a plain outer band surrounded the whole, divided into 17 segments. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. There is some wear and denting, but the piece is generally in fair condition, the metal having been conserved.' 27.9 grams, 45 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 T-871, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert.