Furniture, Ceramics and Silver

Timed Online Auction, 18 March - 5 April 2024

Card Cases

Sold for

ZAR 5 277
Lot 139
  • Three mother-of-pearl card cases, late 19th century
  • Three mother-of-pearl card cases, late 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 277
Location
Cape Town
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About this Item

Three mother-of-pearl card cases, late 19th century
each with inter-changing mother-of-pearl and abalone diamond-shaped pattern, the cover attached with a side hinge, the largest 10cm high, 8cm wide

*This lot is not suitable for export.

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Provenance

The collection of Mr Richard J. Stanes.

Literature

Stanes, Richard J. Visiting Card Cases: A History and My Collection. Blurb Inc. 2011.



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