Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 14 March 2016

Session 2

Sold for

ZAR 8 197
Lot 263
  • A Cape silver snuff box, Marthinus Lourens Smith, second half 18th/early 19th century
  • A Cape silver snuff box, Marthinus Lourens Smith, second half 18th/early 19th century
  • A Cape silver snuff box, Marthinus Lourens Smith, second half 18th/early 19th century
  • A Cape silver snuff box, Marthinus Lourens Smith, second half 18th/early 19th century
  • A Cape silver snuff box, Marthinus Lourens Smith, second half 18th/early 19th century


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 8 197
Auction Catalogue

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Cape Colony
A Cape silver snuff box, Marthinus Lourens Smith, second half 18th/early 19th century
rectangular, the hinged cover engraved with initials within a rectangular plaque enclosed by leaf and wrigglework borders, with wave-shaped thumbpiece and gilt interior, the base engraved with a vacant plaque, engraving and gilding worn, 80g, 6,3cm wide; and another, Johannes Marthinus Lotter, 19th century, rectangular, the hinged cover engraved with initials enclosed by a foliate border, with shell thumbpiece and gilt interior, engraving and gilding worn, splits, 60g, 6cm wide
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