A Chinese silver filigree card case, late 19th century

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ZAR 1 759
Lot 146
  • A Chinese silver filigree card case, late 19th century
  • A Chinese silver filigree card case, late 19th century
  • A Chinese silver filigree card case, late 19th century


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ZAR 2 000 - 3 000
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ZAR 1 759

About this Item

A Chinese silver filigree card case, late 19th century
the front with two filigreed dragons surrounded by stylised panels, 9cm high, 6cm wide

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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