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

Comprising: a brown serpentine seal with a geometric pattern; a cream serpentine seal with a geometric pattern; a black steatite seal with a figure in a fringed dress with the hood over the head, a small table and two corn-ears as a divider; a blue glass seal with a standing figure and a rearing quadruped; supplied with museum-quality impressions. 27.1 grams total, 22-24 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. Accompanied by previous typed catalogue slips with collection nos.4, 5, 28, and one handwritten.

Bowl with carinated shoulder, impressed rouletting, angled joint with bulbous mouth. 24.7 grams, 53 mm



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

An unfinished court scene with seated figure in profile wearing a tall headdress facing a kneeling figure with arms bent; lightly incised, with space for cuneiform text; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 16.41 grams, 32 mm



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

Modelled in the round as a stocky horse or a mule with pierced lugs beneath the hooves, a looped neck harness around the neck. 106 grams, 66 mm



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

Composed of small oblate beads with larger oblate and oval beads as the central feature, restrung. 29 grams, 35 cm



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

Comprising: frieze of standing figure and winged opponent, cracked and repaired; frieze with faravahar above a hearth, standing figures, top partly absent; linear representation of oxen in a field with band of concentric lozenges (river?); advancing ibexes with ladder motif above; bilinear zigzags with interstitial bosses; four supplied with a museum-quality impression. 46.7 grams total, 18-37 mm



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

Barrel-shaped with incuse frieze of a leaping deer and a scorpion, pellets in the field; supplied with an old dealer's ticket and a museum-quality impression. 13 grams, 22 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. Accompanied by a previous handwritten catalogue note card.

Discoid stamp seal with segmented face and tall handle; 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 19 x 18 x 34 mm. This was originally round, with flat face and slightly convex back on which is mounted a tall stalk handle with ridges around it and an oval loop on the top. The design, done in raised lines, consists of two interlocking pairs of strokes, each with a curve in it, and some short strokes act as fillers. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-1800 B.C. About two thirds of the rim are now missing, and the handle is worn down, but a fair amount remains and is in good condition.' 9.76 grams, 23 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-849, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert.

Modelled in the round with short muzzle and ears laid flat, incised detailing to the eyes and whiskers; mounted on a custom-made stand. 169 grams total, lion: 25 mm, 93 mm high including stand



Acquired on the American (?) art market. Private collection, London, UK.

Featuring a tubular, ridged centre bead with triangular granulated projection above and below. 0.48 grams, 11 mm



From a late Japanese gentleman's collection, formed 1970s-2010. Accompanied by a previously illustrated catalogue card with provenance.

Openwork seal matrix with loop handle 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 39 x 15 mm. This is round, with notched outer edge with flat face and flat back on which a handle of inverted U-shape is mounted. The design is compartmented and partly open-work, perhaps by accident. It consists of five identical linear motifs starting from the edge, curving around and crossing over themselves then curving around in matching fashion and reaching the edge. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a rare design. There is a little damage to the edge and the centre of the design, but generally it is in good condition.' 38.5 grams, 39 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-745, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert.

Mixed group of items and fragments, including an arrowhead, a blade fragment, and other items. 176 grams total, 3.8-18.1 cm



Acquiredon the London, UK, art market, 1990s onwards.