Furniture, Ceramics and Silver

Timed Online Auction, 18 March - 5 April 2024

Card Cases

Sold for

ZAR 2 345
Lot 150
  • A tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl card case, late 19th century
  • A tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl card case, late 19th century
  • A tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl card case, late 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 2 000 - 3 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 2 345

About this Item

A tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl card case, late 19th century the undulating body with three mother-of-pearl panels surrounding two tortoiseshell panels, the cover attached to the body by a hinge, 10,5cm high, 7,5cm wide

*This lot is not suitable for export.

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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