A silver-mounted cowrie shell snuff box, apparently unmarked.
Day Sale
LOT 126
A silver-mounted cowrie shell snuff box, apparently unmarked.
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 11 412
Auction Catalogue
About this Item
A silver-mounted cowrie shell snuff box, apparently unmarked.
with hinged cover, 65g
width: 7,2cm
Provenance
Private Collection.
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