Important South African and International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 16 October 2017

Jewellery, Watches, European and Oriental Decorative Arts

Sold for

ZAR 17 052
Lot 176
  • A Chinese ivory card case, 19th century


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 10 000 - 12 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 17 052
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

A Chinese ivory card case, 19th century
the front and reverse carved in relief with 'Napoleon's House on St Helena' and 'Napoleon's Tomb', within borders of carved foliage, the cover carved with a figural scene of Europeans having tea and playing with a dog, 11,5cm high

*This lot is not suitable for export



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