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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.

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.

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

TWELVE ANCIENT INTAGLIO RING SEALS: GROUP D Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Stone: Pre 1492   item# 473659 (stock# INTAGLIO.D)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 SEE EACH PHOTO FOR PRICE  This group of twelve individually priced ancient rings seals (100.57L, Q, AB, AH, AL, AP, AT, AV, BF, BG, BQ, and 101.AHHD) are all engraved (one is molded glass so it is impressed) in intaglio style with imagery that includes: Bull, Man, Ruler, Tamgha, Chimera, Antelope, Oryx, Centaur, a Knot, and Kufic Script). Condition ranges from poor to excellent. All were found in western Afghanistan during the Russian occupation, and all but one are from the Sassanian Empire dating c.300-600AD. Each phot ...click for details

TWELVE ANCIENT INTAGLIO RING SEALS: GROUP A Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Stone: Pre 1492   item# 421917 (stock# INTAGLIO.A)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 SEE EACH PHOTO FOR PRICE   The price, stone type, and longest millimeter size for each of these fascinating ancient intaglio ring seals in this group of eight [100.57(F, H, I, N, R, S, X, Z)HD] are 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 mount. Attributed to the Sassanian Empire, c.300-600AD, the seals represent truly amazing examples of the ancient gem cutter’s skill. Stone typ ...click for details

TWELVE ANCIENT SEAL BEADS PRICED INDIVIDUALLY Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Stone: Pre 1492   item# 421528 (stock# DONUT.C)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 SEE EACH PHOTO FOR PRICE  The polished ‘gem’ stone beads [100.43(C, D, E, F, G, K, L, N, P)HD and 100.44(B)HD] in this colorful group, put in an 10-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 include agate, carnelian, and c ...click for details

ANCIENT CHALCEDONY DONUT SEAL WITH BIRD Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Stone: Pre AD 1000   item# 347951 (stock# 100.43MHD)  click for details HD ENTERPRISES, INC. 303-695-1301 $350.00  This pinkish brown chalcedony donut seal (100.43MHD) has the engraved intaglio image of a large bird on its signet platform. Found in western Afghanistan during the Russian occupation and attributed to the Sassanian Empire, c.300-600AD, the seal, perforated from side to side, is in excellent, somewhat worn condition. Measuring 21mm x 15mm x 19mm, the seal comes on a small display card, along with a map of Afghanistan on which is outlined the general area where the seal was found, and our certifi ...click for details

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