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 Change Currency
ZAR 7 000 - 9 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 8 197
Auction Catalogue

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


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