A Chinese ivory card case, 19th century
Jewellery, Watches, European and Oriental Decorative Arts
LOT 176
A Chinese ivory card case, 19th century
A Chinese ivory card case, 19th century
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 10 000 - 12 000
Selling Price
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Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 17 052
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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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