A macassar, abalone, mother-of-pearl and gilt-metal inlaid work box, 19th century

Cape and Continental Silver, Furniture and Design
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including The Louis & Mavis Shill Collection of Cape Silver


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ZAR 17 588
Lot 195
  • A macassar, abalone, mother-of-pearl and gilt-metal inlaid work box, 19th century
  • A macassar, abalone, mother-of-pearl and gilt-metal inlaid work box, 19th century
  • A macassar, abalone, mother-of-pearl and gilt-metal inlaid work box, 19th century


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 10 000 - 15 000
Selling Price
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ZAR 17 588

About this Item

A macassar, abalone, mother-of-pearl and gilt-metal inlaid work box, 19th century
of sarcophagus-shape, the hinged cover and front inlaid with floral arabesques, enclosing a painting titled Gate of Justice set within a glazed velvet and gilt-tooled surround, with a portfolio paper compartment to the reverse, fitted with a detachable tray and mother-of-pearl reels, covered compartments, velvet-lined divisions, mother-of-pearl and silver-mounted ivory markers, with blue velvet-lined interior below, the edges inlaid with mother-of-pearl dot-work, the sides applied with turned mother-of-pearl handles, raised on horn bun feet, minor loss, 22cm high, 38,5cm wide, 30cm deep

*This lot is not suitable for export



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