Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 6 March 2017

English Silver, Furniture, Oriental and Cape Silver, Decorative Arts and Furniture

Sold for

ZAR 54 567
Lot 280
  • Five Chinese amber snuff bottles, early 20th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 10 000 - 12 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 54 567
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

Five Chinese amber snuff bottles, early 20th century
the first of fruit form carved with trailing foliage and branches, stopper, 5,5cm high; and four further examples variously carved with bats, fruit, a figure, birds, fish and water lilies, stoppers, the tallest 5,5cm high
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