A Chinese ivory card case, 19th century
Furniture
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
About this Item
A Chinese ivory card case, 19th century
the front and reverse carved in relief with 'Napoleon's House on St Helena' and 'Napoleon's Tomb', within borders of carved foliage, the cover carved with a figural scene, 9,5cm high, 5,5cm 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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