Late 3rd-early 2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of bronze stamp seals some accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states:(R-772) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 24 x 20 x 13 mm. This has a flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a loop of sheet metal, thickened at the edges and with rope design along the middle. The object has a shape matching the design, which is compartmented. It consists of a crescent at the bottom joined by three short strokes to an open flower with three projections at the top. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It has an unusual design, and is in very good condition save for a damaged handle.'; (T-864) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 19 x 18 x 11 mm. This is roughly square, with flat face and flat back on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The design, which is both compartmented and open-work, consists of a Greek cross divided into five rectangles with an extra element added at the end of each arm with rounded end, and rounded struts fill the gaps between the arms. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a little worn and bent, but the metal has been conserved and the piece is generally in good condition.'; (B-1) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 28 x 30 x 10 mm. This is roughly round, with a loop handle of pyramid shape on the back. The face is compartmented, but with solid back. The design is a pattern with two crossing lines resulting in four unequal quarters with matching designs in opposite quarters. The one pair show a curving line with straight line crossing it in the larger one a stroke starting from the edge in the direction of the centre. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-2000 B.C. It is in fair condition.'; (R-470) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 26 x 26 x 18 mm. This has a round flat face, and the sides rise steeply to a small loop handle of inverted V-shape. The design consists of spirals, one a double spiral. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2000-1600 B.C. It has an attractive design of its type, and is slightly damaged, but generally in good condition.'; (R-463) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 30.5 x 28 x 13 mm. This is round with scalloped edges, with flat face and roughly flat back on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The design is a rosette with seven petals, all curling a little to the edge, with central small circle and lines along the 'petals' engraved on the metal. The back is shaped to reflect these 'petals'. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. The metal has been conserved and the piece is in very good condition. The type is one of the less common for the period and area.' 112 grams total, 19-29mm (3/4 - 1"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [10]