Early Byzantine Bronze Discoid Bread Stamp, ex-Bonhams

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 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

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

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.

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.

Byzantine, circa 5th-6th century AD. This bronze bread stamp is in the shape of a cross. It has a Greek inscription along the branches of the cross and a nice green patina. Ex. Private American collec

Byzantine, circa 5th-6th century AD. This bronze bread stamp is in the shape of an "L". It has a Greek inscription and has earthen deposits on the surface. Ex. Private American collection assembled 19

Byzantine, 5th-6th century AD. This bronze bread stamp has a round shape and a raised Greek inscription. The bronze has an oxidized patina and part of the ring handle is missing. Ex. Private American

**First Time At Auction** Near East / Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 6th to 10th century CE; Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A fabulous ensemble composed of five cast

6th-9th century AD. A bronze stamp, discoid with openwork expanding-arm cross, loop to the reverse. 21 grams, 34mm (1 1/2"). Property of a British gentleman; formerly in the private collection of Russ

10th-13th century AD. A fabricated bronze piriform stamp with radiating lobes, central chi-rho Christogram motif. 7.4 grams, 44mm (1 3/4"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s.

7th-10th century AD. A pair of bronze bread stamps comprising: one square with hooked-cross and openwork hatching; one discoid with dentilled edge, openwork bars. 86 grams total, 42-62mm (1 3/4 - 2 1/

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

**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

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

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

Mediterranean; c. 6th- 8th century AD Of figure ˜8"- form, with perforations to back plate. Dimensions 1 1/2" (3.8 cm) Provenance The John J. Slocum Collection Mr. Slocum (1914-1997) collected most

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.

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

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.

Ancient Byzantine Bronze Stamp Seal with Name c.5th century AD. Size 2 1/4 inchesl length. Unusual ancient Byzantine Bronze stamp seal with a name, the back with suspension loop handle. Ex: Florida De

7th-10th century AD. A bronze bread stamp, square with loop handle, openwork design with central cross and concentric arcs. 19 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; part of his family