Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 14 March 2016

Session 2

Sold for

ZAR 9 368
Lot 257
  • A Cape silver-mounted cowrie shell snuff box, maker's mark ID between two stars, late 18th century
  • A Cape silver-mounted cowrie shell snuff box, maker's mark ID between two stars, late 18th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 9 368

About this Item

A Cape silver-mounted cowrie shell snuff box, maker's mark ID between two stars, late 18th century

the shell set to a silver zig-zag border, the hinged base engraved with a stippled cartouche and conforming border, 8cm wide

Provenance

Sold Strauss & Co: The Contents of Keerweder, 22 October 2012, part lot 455


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