A pair of Chinese ivory snuff bottles of pelican form, 20th century

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

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ZAR 12 505
Lot 289
  • A pair of Chinese ivory snuff bottles of pelican form, 20th century

LOT 289

A pair of Chinese ivory snuff bottles of pelican form, 20th century

Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
Selling Price
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ZAR 12 505
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About this Item

A pair of Chinese ivory snuff bottles of pelican form, 20th century
etched and stained with red-lacquer cresting, the breast of each resting bird fitted with a stopper, 4cm wide

* Not suitable for export.

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