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Across Civilisations: Antiquities from the Collection of Stanley J. Seeger

Spanning the ancient Mediterranean to medieval Europe, the selection reflects the tastes of this distinctive and eclectic collector.

Ancient Jewellery: The Art of Adornment

Explore the history of ancient jewellery, from intricate craftsmanship and precious materials to the symbolism, status and traditions of adornment.

We are delighted to present the Autumn 2026 edition of Form Through Time, an exciting auction bringing together an exceptional selection of works spanning Ancient Art, Natural History, and African &amp; Oceanic Art.&nbsp;This carefully curated sale celebrates the artistry, craftsmanship and enduring fascination of objects across cultures and millennia.Highlights include a magnificent over-life-size Roman marble bust of a lady, a rare and important Scottish Neolithic carved stone ball, and a complete skeleton of a flying prehistoric reptile.The auction also features select property from the Collection of Stanley J. Seeger, including an impressive over-life-size Phoenician sarcophagus lid, alongside a fine selection of ancient and medieval jewellery.

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Founded in 1826, Lyon & Turnbull is a leading UK auction house with locations in London, Edinburgh & Glasgow. Specialising in Fine Art, Design, Jewellery, Watches, Antiques and Private Collections, we offer expert valuations, auctions and private sales.

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FORMED CIRCA 4.56 BILLION YEARS B.P.

Session 1

SEYMCHAN, MAGADAN DISTRICT, RUSSIA (62°54’ N, 152°26’ E), FORMED 4.56 BILLION YEARS B.P.

GEBEL DOKHAN, EGYPT, C. 1ST – 5TH CENTURY A.D.

C. 1ST – 5TH CENTURY A.D.

MADAGASCAR

ARIZONA, TRIASSIC PERIOD, 225 - 180 MILLION YEARS B.P.

LOWER CRETACEOUS PERIOD, 119 - 97.5 MILLION YEARS B.P.

GREEN RIVER FORMATION, USA, LOWER EOCENE PERIOD, 50 MILLION YEARS B.P.

MIXOSAURUS SP., LOUPING BIOTA, MIDDLE TRIASSIC, C. 250 - 240 MILLION YEARS B.P.

XINGYI, GUIZHOU PROVINCE, CHINA, TRIASSIC PERIOD, 240 MILLION YEARS B.P.

CZECHIA, LOWER PERMIAN, C. 290 MILLION YEARS B.P.

CHINA, LATE JURASSIC PERIOD, 165 - 153 MILLION YEARS B.P.

HELL CREEK FORMATION, MONTANA, LATE CRETACEOUS, C. 67–66 MILLION B.P.

SOUTH CAROLINA, MIOCENE PERIOD, 10 - 15 MILLION YEARS B.P.

LATE MIOCENE - EARLY PLEISTOCENE EPOCH, 9.8 - 4.4 MILLION YEARS B.P. 

TYPE III. SOUTHERN SCANDINAVIA, C. 2100 - 1900 B.C.

TYPE I. SOUTHERN SCANDINAVIA, C. 2300 B.C.

NORTHEAST SCOTLAND, NEOLITHIC, C. 3200 - 2600 B.C.

DORSET, UNITED KINGDOM, C. 2ND - 4TH CENTURY A.D. 

CELTIC, LATE 1ST MILLENIUM B.C. TO EARLY 1ST MILLENIUM A.D. 

ITALY, C. 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

ROMAN, C. 3RD CENTURY A.D. 

NORTHERN ITALY, C. LATE 3RD - 2ND CENTURY B.C.

ROMAN EMPIRE, C. 2ND CENTURY A.D. 

GREECE, 4TH CENTURY B.C. 

EGYPT, 30TH DYNASTY, REIGN OF NECTANEBO I, C 380-360 B.C. 

NEW KINGDOM, 19TH DYNASTY, 1292-1190 B.C. 

EGYPT, THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, C. 1069-715 B.C.

EGYPT, MIDDLE KINGDOM, 12TH DYNASTY, C. 1900 B.C.

EGYPT, LATE DYNASTIC PERIOD, 26TH DYNASTY, 664-525 B.C.

EGYPT, PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, C. 330-30 B.C.

NANAI PEOPLE, AMUR RIVER, EASTERN SIBERIA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

CYCLADES ARCHIPELAGO, C. 2500 - 2300 B.C. OR LATER

ROMAN EMPIRE, C. 1ST - 2ND CENTURY A.D.

GREATER ANTILLES, 800 - 1500 A.D.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, C. 1000 - 1400 A.D.

GREATER ANTILLES, C. 800 - 1500 A. D.

CARIBBEAN, 800 - 1500 A.D.

MEXICO, 300 B.C. - 300 A.D.

EGYPT, LATE DYNASTIC PERIOD, 26TH - 31ST DYNASTY, 664 - 332 B.C. 

THEBES, THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, CIRCA 1077 – 664 B.C.

BRITAIN, LIKELY NORTHERN ENGLAND, EARLY FIRST MILLENNIUM A.D.

ROMAN EMPIRE, JULIO-CLAUDIAN PERIOD, C. 1ST CENTURY B.C. - 1ST CENTURY A.D. 

ROMAN EMPIRE, CIRCA EARLY 2ND CENTURY A.D.

ARCHAIC PERIOD, C. 600 B.C.

NORTH-WEST IRAN, 1200 - 900 B.C.

SOUTHERN ARABIA, C. 1ST CENTURY B.C.

SOUTHERN ARABIA, 3RD – 1ST CENTURY B.C.

DERBYSHIRE, ENGLAND, C. LATE FIRST MILLENNIUM B.C. OR LATER

EGYPT, PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, C. 324 - 30 B.C.

EGYPT, 18TH DYNASTY, C. 1450 B.C.

EGYPT, LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.

EGYPT, PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 664-630 B.C.

NEW KINGDOM, LIKELY 19TH DYNASTY, C 1292-1189 B.C.

WESTERN EUROPE, 2ND - 5TH CENTURY A.D.

GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, 1ST - 4TH CENTURY A.D.

EGYPT, C. 1ST CENTURY B.C. - 1ST CENTURY A.D. 

ROMAN EMPIRE, 1ST CENTURY A.D. 

ROMAN EMPIRE, C. 1ST CENTURY A.D.

ROMAN EMPIRE, C. 2ND - 4TH CENTURY A.D.

LATE ANTIQUE PERIOD

NEAR EAST, EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

EGYPT, PREDYNASTIC PERIOD, C. 3600-3100 B.C.

NEW KINGDOM, C. 1550-1295 B.C.

CYPRUS, CYPRO-GEOMETRIC PERIOD, C. 1050 - 750 B.C.

CYPRUS, CYPRO-ARCHAIC PERIOD, C. 850-750 B.C.

APULIA, 4TH CENTURY B.C. 

PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, C. 2ND - 1ST CENTURY B.C.

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN, C. MID 5TH CENTURY B.C.

C. 2ND - 3RD CENTURY A.D.

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN, C. 5TH CENTURY B.C.

C. 1ST - 2ND CENTURY A.D.

C. 1ST CENTURY B.C.

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN, C. 3RD CENTURY B.C.

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN, C. MID 1ST MILLENNIUM B. C.

WESTERN EUROPE, LIKELY ENGLAND, C. LATE 14TH - 15TH CENTURY

WESTERN EUROPE, C. LATE 14TH - 15TH CENTURY

WESTERN ASIA, C. 1ST MILLENIUM B.C.

EGYPT, C. 2ND TO 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

ROMAN, C. 1ST - 3RD CENTURY A.D.

NEAR EAST, C. 4TH MILLENNIUM B.C.

EUROPE, C. 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

NORTHERN ITALY, C. 4TH CENTURY B.C.

IVORY COAST

UMBRIA, ITALY, C. 6TH - 5TH CENTURY B.C.

WESTERN ASIA, C. EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

ST. NEOTS, ENGLAND, 3RD CENTURY A.D.

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN, C. 2ND - 1ST CENTURY B.C.

WESTERN ASIA, C. EARLY 1ST MILLENIUM B.C.

NEW ZEALAND

FIJI

TONGA ISLANDS

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

JAPAN, MEIJI PERIOD, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY

ZIMBABWE

20TH CENTURY 

Form Through Time

Sale Number: 929