Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 14 March 2016

Session 2

Sold for

ZAR 10 539
Lot 252
  • A Cape silver snuff box, Marthinus Lourens Smith, second half 18th/early 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 7 000 - 9 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 10 539

About this Item

A Cape silver snuff box, Marthinus Lourens Smith, second half 18th/early 19th century

rectangular, the domed hinged cover engraved with a plaque enclosing the initials 'JMEVDM', with applied gable-shaped thumbpiece and gilt interior, the base with a vacant wriggle- and stipplework panel, 90g, 6,5cm wide

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