Islamic Iron Lock and Bronze Bread Stamp Group

Byzantine Empire, ca. 6th to 10th century CE. A very rare and remarkable bronze and iron bread stamp. Bronze trapazoidal plate with deeply carved grooves in the form of two confronting angels with a c

8th-10th century AD. A bronze bread stamp of six lobes with running scroll design, loop to the reverse. 25 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). Property of a Middlesex collector; acquired on the London art market be

India, ca. 19th century. Comprising three bronze body stamps, a possibly 18th century ritual spoon, a bronze votive boot, a bronze fragment (possibly from a lamp) surmounted by Ganesh, an iron lock an

Group Locks/Hook/Door Knocker, partial Baroque bronze door knocker, iron hook and 2 Chinese brass/bronze locks, one fish-form (ROND3262/lot)(WT) Dimensions: Largest 8 3/4", Hook 6 1/2" H

comprising bronze figural inkwell, iron form box, sterling cherub stamp box, gauntlet letter opener and silver bookmark. Inkwell: 2 1/4" high, 6 1/2" wide, 5 1/2" diameter. Oxidation, use wear.

Holy Land, c 500 BC- 1200 AD; A nice group of ten pottery oil lamps ranging from Iron Age thru Byzantine and including one glazed Islamic example. Several with ink export stamps to underside. Greatest

An important Byzantine bronze bread stamp with a menorah, 4th - 5th Century AD, the seven-branched menorah is flanked by a lulav and a shofar, loop handle at back. 2 1/8 x 1 3/4 in (5.4 x 4.5 cm). Nic

Roman, Late Imperial Period or early Byzantine Empire, ca. 4th to 7th century CE. A rectangular leaded-bronze bread stamp with two rows of letters and a ring form handle. Bread stamps have been used t

Byzantine Empire, ca5th to 10th century CE. Perhaps the finest example of a bronze bread stamp we have handled! Cast bronze implement used by bakers to identify their bakery goods - a form of early pa

Classical World, Greco-Roman, Late Republic Period, ca. 1st century BCE. A cast-bronze bread stamp of a rectangular form with a suspension ring on the verso. The recessed stamp face bears 14 raised Gr

Byzantine Empire, ca. 5th to 7th century CE. Gorgeous bronze bread stamp - an early form of advertsing - in rectangular form spelling out the name of the proprietor - P. SERUILI VENUSTI - which ironic

A Roman bronze bread stamp reading 'SIMPLICI', c. 3rd – 4th Century AD, the rectangular stamp with thick loop handle. L: 2 ½ in (6.3cm). Nice green bronze patina. Ex New York private collection.

Ancient Near East, early Byzantine Empire, ca. 5th to 8th century CE. An excellent cast-bronze bread stamp, of a rectangular form, with seven raised letters on its face and a loop handle on the verso.

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A cast-bronze bread stamp, of a rectangular form, the press portion containing seven letters as well as a petite stalk of wheat in the lower right co

Classical World, late Roman Imperial to early Byzantine Empire period, ca. 4th to 7th century CE. A cast-leaded-bronze bread stamp that is shaped like an 'L' with an integral ring handle on the verso.

Rome or Byzantine Empire; c. 3rd-7th century AD Of Rectangular form, with deeply molded letters. Dimensions 2 3/8" (6 cm) Provenance: Provenance: The John J. Slocum Collection Mr. Slocum (1914-19

Roman or early Byzantine, ca. 5th to 7th century CE. A cast-bronze rectangular bread stamp with eight letters inscribed on its face and a loop handle with an additional knob on the verso. Bread stamps

Roman, late Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. A finely cast leaded bronze bread stamp of a rectangular form with a face that bears an inscription - IORIOTO / CVRNVTV. Given the neat arrangem

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 8th to 12th century CE. A cast-bronze bread stamp of a rectangular form bearing seven raised Greek letters within the rece

A Roman bronze bread stamp reading c. 3rd – 4th Century AD, the rectangular stamp with thick loop handle, nice green patina Size: 4.5 cm x 2.5 cm Ex New York private collection. This Lot is hel

A Roman bronze bread stamp circa 3rd - 4th Century AD, the rectangular stamp with thick loop handle, nice green patina Size: 5.5 cm x 3 cm Ex New York private collection.

Byzantine Empire, ca. 6th to 9th century CE. Superb bronze bread stamp with ring on reverse allowing it to punch loaves with great speed. This was one of the earliest forms of advertising allowing bak

Roman bronze bread-stamp 1st-2nd century AD; length cm 4,4 (2’’); Rectangular-shaped finger ring with letters in relief: NA-S-E. PROVENANCE: Property of an english gentleman, acquired be

A heart shaped bronze bread stamp with Greek letters; 38mm, 20 grams. From the collection of European gentleman living in UK. Acquired on the German art market around 2000s.