A Burmese silver betel box, early 20th century
Silver
About the SessionA 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.
LOT 171
A Burmese silver betel box, early 20th century
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
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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