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

Graduated group of turquoise-coloured beads, the central feature composed of large melon beads; restrung. 22.2 grams, 40 cm



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

Barrel-shaped in profile with concentric rings to the base, tapering U-section spout to the rim. 130 grams, 12.1 cm



Ex Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s.

Keeled hoop with a raised boss at the base, raised heart-shaped bezel with nielloed decoration. 10.59 grams, 23.95 mm overall, 19.62 x 18.08 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Mixed group of beads, mainly in glass and stone. 136 grams total, 1-22 mm



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

D-section hoop with a raised boss at the base, foliate decoration on the shoulders, and a tall oval bezel with a calligraphic inscription. 12.78 grams, 26.88 mm overall, 18.13 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Broad and shallow with incised concentric rings to the inner face. 220 grams, 19 cm



Ex 1990s collection and with a central London gallery.

Composed of oblate, biconical and barrel-shaped beads with four granulated beads, restrung with a modern clasp. 56 grams, 52.5 cm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.

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.