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THE HEIRS OF THE BILLY BRANCH COLLECTION ARE NOW INVITING OFFERS!!!

With the imminent distribution of proceeds from the sales of items in the Billy Branch estate, the heirs
are inviting offers. Though already heavily discounted, the family has asked that I note its willingness to
consider any offer for a listed item in the Branch collection: Pre-Columbian art pottery; unique Native American
pawn pieces; Chinese zoomorphic cloisonnee forms; and a variety of other special collectibles. Bill had a good
eye, and this opportunity to purchase a fine piece at your price is seldom seen. To see all items in the Branch
collection, simply type the letters 'BB' into the search link on any page and all of Bill's listings will come up.

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TWELVE ANCIENT INTAGLIO SEALS: GROUP D Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Stone: Pre 1492   item# 675509 (stock# DONUT.D)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 SEE EACH PHOTO FOR PRICE  Each of the ancient stone and bronze intaglio beads or donut seals (96.998ZHD, 97.128HD; 100.40D & JHD; 100.41GHD; 100.42F, G, H and IHD; 100.43iHD; 100.181WHD and 101.8AJHD) in this colorful group of twelve is offered individually. All but one are attributed to the Sassanian Empire, c.300-600AD (there is a single Kushan ring seal dating c.40-400AD) and were found in the western regions of Afghanistan during the Russian occupation. Each of the seals is uniquely incised with an image of man, b ...click for details TWELVE ANCIENT SEAL BEADS PRICED INDIVIDUALLY Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Stone: Pre 1492   item# 421443 (stock# DONUT.B)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 SEE EACH PHOTO FOR PRICE  The polished ‘gem’ stone beads [100.40(E,F,G,H,I,K)HD and 100.41(B,C,E,F,H)HD] in this colorful group (a cast bronze bead is included), put in an 11-photo lot for convenience but each offered individually, are known because of their shape as ‘donut’ seals. Attributed to the Sassanian Empire, c.300-600AD and found in the western regions of Afghanistan during the Russian occupation, each of the seals is uniquely incised with an image of man, beast, or revered symbol. Stone types in this group incl ...click for details ANCIENT DOT SEAL PENDANT, NEAR EAST Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Stone: Pre 1492   item# 420341 (stock# 97.287HD)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 $250.00  Circular in form with a scalloped edge, this ¾” wide, incised steatite dot seal pendant (97.287HD) is attributed to the Bactrian Empire of northern Afghanistan dating into the 2nd Millennium BC. In excellent condition, the dot image appears to represent a kneeling figure. The pendant comes with a small display card and a certificate guaranteeing authenticity. BRONZE DRAGON HEAD BRACELET FROM BACTRIA Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork: Pre AD 1000   item# 295663 (stock# 97.56HD)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 $1300.00  This beautifully crafted, almost 1¼ pound bronze circlet (97.56HD) was found during the Russian occupation in the ancient oasis kingdom of Bactria located in the deserts of north Afghanistan and now known as BMAC (Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex). Heavily patinated and encrusted with copper salts, it is a spectacular example of the early bronze worker's art. Dating c.2500-1500BC, and almost certainly too heavy to have been worn as a bracelet, the ends are formed into 'dragon head ...click for details ANCIENT BRONZE SNAKE HEAD BRACELET, ASSYRIAN Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork: Pre AD 1000   item# 339461 (stock# 97.3HD)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 $300.00  This 2 ½” wide cast bronze wire bracelet (97.3HD) has been identified as Assyrian dating into the 1st millennium BC. In overall very good condition with no significant metal loss, the surface of the bracelet is heavily patinated and encrusted with a layer of copper salts and a few patches of mud. The bracelet could probably be cleaned for contemporary wear, but the surface would almost certainly be heavily pitted. From Syria, the bracelet comes with a small display card, a map of the Middle East ...click for details ANCIENT GOLD EARRINGS, INDO GREEK OR KUSHAN Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork: Pre AD 1000   item# 286394 (stock# WJF.0378)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 $3800.00  This extraordinary matched pair of ancient gold earrings (WJF378) was found in the desert sands of northern Afghanistan in the area known as BMAC (Bactria Margiana Archeological Complex) sometime during the Russian occupation. Tentatively assigned to the Indo-Greek or Kushan period, c.300BC-500AD, they are in overall good condition with some expected denting, but little loss of their original full-bodied appearance. Measuring about 2” in length and inset with turquoise that appears to be origina ...click for details ANCIENT BRONZE BRACELET, HITTITE: EX HEFLIN Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork: Pre AD 1000   item# 348649 (stock# AXH.0230.7)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 $600.00  From the estate of the world traveler, Dr. Allen Heflin, this heavy bronze bracelet (AXH230.73) was acquired in Turkey and attributed to the Hittite Empire, c.2nd Millennium BC. Measuring just shy of 3 ½” in outside diameter, the heavy bronze bar is well patinated and sparsely coated with a patchy encrustation that can be at least partially flaked off with a finger nail. Both ends of the open bracelet are decorated with the head of an animal that has dragon like attributes. The faintest remnant ...click for details ANCIENT AGATE RING SEAL WITH SCORPION Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Stone: Pre AD 1000   item# 347999 (stock# 100.57ADHD)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 $125.00  The scorpion was a popular protective image in the ancient Near East. This 8mm x 6mm x 2.5mm agate ring seal (100.57ADHD) depicts the creature on its intaglio face. Found in western Afghanistan during the Russian occupation, the seal is in overall very good condition with a tiny chip just under its rim on the domed base. Attributed to the Sassanian Empire and dated c.300-600AD, this intriguing bit of ancient art comes in a small Ziploc stapled to a descriptive card, along with a map of Afghanist ...click for details TWELVE ANCIENT INTAGLIO RING SEALS: GROUP C Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Stone: Pre 1492   item# 421921 (stock# INTAGLIO.C)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 SEE EACH PHOTO FOR PRICE  The price, stone type, longest millimeter size, and inventory number for each of the ancient intaglio ring seals in this group of nine [100.57(AK), 100.8(J, I, L, Z, AC, AD, AE) and 95.412HD] are all shown on the individual seal’s own photo. The seven Sassanian seals (c.300-600AD) and one Parthian seal (c.200BC-200AD) were all found in Western Afghanistan during the Russian occupation. The ancient Roman jasper (c.200AD) seal was found in the Ephesos area and is from a European collection. The si ...click for details TWELVE ANCIENT INTAGLIO RING SEALS: GROUP B Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Stone: Pre 1492   item# 421918 (stock# INTAGLIO.B)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 SEE EACH PHOTO FOR PRICE  The price, stone type, longest millimeter size, and inventory number for each of the delightful ancient intaglio ring seals in this group of ten [100.57(AA, AC, AE, AF, AG, AS, BD) and 100.58(W, AI, AU)HD] are all shown on the individual seal’s own photo. Found in Western Afghanistan during the Russian occupation, each of the seals is in very good condition and can be easily set in a contemporary silver or gold ring mount. Attributed to the Sassanian Empire, c.300-600AD, the tiny seals represent ...click for details Return To Top View Next 10 Items PAGE: 1  2