Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 16 March 2015

Continental & Oriental Silver, Furniture and Decorative Arts including a Collection of Italian Glass

Sold for

ZAR 1 406
Lot 294
  • A Chinese silver 'hundred families lock' (bai jia suo) charm necklace


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 1 500 - 2 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 1 406
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

A Chinese silver 'hundred families lock' (bai jia suo) charm necklace
the charm moulded with two figures flanking a bat, the reverse with three-characters, headed by bat fittings, to a chain fitted with two bells, 55g, 33,5cm long


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