Important South African & International Art, Furniture, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 13 October 2014

Continental & Oriental Furniture, Ceramics, Silver & Glass including collections of Chinese Jade

Sold for

ZAR 8 197
Lot 141
  • An Art Deco alligator, shagreen and ivory silver-mounted cigarette box


Lot Estimate
ZAR 7 000 - 9 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 8 197

About this Item

An Art Deco alligator, shagreen and ivory silver-mounted cigarette box
sarcophagus-shaped, the hinged cover inset with a rectangular ivory plaque enclosed by alternating triangular panels of shagreen and alligator, the sides applied with black alligator panels, on shallow bracket feet, fitted interior, hallmarks worn, 7cm high, 17cm wide


Other lots that might interest you
A William IV silver snuff box, Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham, 1833
A William IV silver snuff box, Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham, 1833
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
A pair of Russo-Polish Sabbath candlesticks, Izrael Szekman, St Petersburg, 1882-1899
A pair of Russo-Polish Sabbath candlesticks, Izrael Szekman, St Petersburg, 1882-1899
ZAR 20 000 - 25 000
An Art Deco shagreen and silver triple-frame box
An Art Deco shagreen and silver triple-frame box
ZAR 12 000 - 15 000
An Art Deco silver-mounted shagreen and gilt-metal cigarette case
An Art Deco silver-mounted shagreen and gilt-metal cigarette case
ZAR 3 000 - 4 000
A silver and macassar-mounted sauceboat, ladle and stand, maker's mark 'K'
A silver and macassar-mounted sauceboat, ladle and stand, maker's mark 'K'
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
A Chinese Export silver cigarette case, Lee Kam, early 20th century
A Chinese Export silver cigarette case, Lee Kam, early 20th century
ZAR 1 500 - 2 000