A Burmese silver betel box, early 20th century

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A beautiful selection of silver items spanning from the 1700’s up until the 20th century, including pieces from the iconic Kay’s Antiques. The renowned store recently closed after 65 years, having been opened with 100 pounds in the 1960’s by Nicky Smit's mother, Kay Derriman.

 


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ZAR 2 463
Lot 171
  • A Burmese silver betel box, early 20th century
  • A Burmese silver betel box, early 20th century
  • A Burmese silver betel box, early 20th century

LOT 171

A Burmese silver betel box, early 20th century

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ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
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ZAR 2 463

About this Item

A Burmese silver betel box, early 20th century
octagonal with pierced embossed cover, the centre with a warrior posing before foliage within a stamped border, the body embossed and engraved with panels depicting birds, a tiger and an elephant, the reverse inscribed with Burmese script, 120g
height: 6,3cm; width: 7cm; depth: 5,2cm

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