South African and International Art, Decorative Art

Online-Only Auction, 7 - 17 July 2017

Decorative Arts and Jewellery

Sold for

ZAR 1 757
Lot 420
  • A Victorian ebonized and inlaid mother-of-pearl and brass-mounted book carrier
  • A Victorian ebonized and inlaid mother-of-pearl and brass-mounted book carrier


Lot Estimate
ZAR 1 500 - 2 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 1 757

About this Item

A Victorian ebonized and inlaid mother-of-pearl and brass-mounted book carrier

rectangular, with shaped hinged side supports inlaid with mother-of-pearl rondels and brass motifs, the base inset with a brass plaque engraved A.BASSY à PAU, 15,5cm high, 31cm wide, 14cm deep



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