The Contents of Keerweder
Live Auction, 22 - 23 October 2012
Session 3
Lot Estimate
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 6 324
Auction Catalogue
About this Item
A Cape silver-mounted cowrie shell snuff box, maker's mark ID between two stars, late 18th century
the shell set in a zig-zag border, the hinged base engraved with a stippled border, 8cm wide; and a silver snuff box, late 18th century, oval, engraved with a foliate cartouche enclosed by a floral border, the reverse engraved with the initials ''WC', gilt interior, with repairs and holes, 25g, 6cm wide
Sold: Stephan Welz & Co, Cape Town, 31 March 2004, lot 622
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