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 11 125
Lot 282
  • A Chinese amethyst snuff bottle, early 20th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 11 125

About this Item

A Chinese amethyst snuff bottle, early 20th century

carved with a peach supported on open branchwork embellished with fruit and foliage and heightened with a monkey to one side, agate bird-shaped stopper, 10cm high



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