Two novelty treen snuff boxes, 19th century

Property of the Estate Late Mr Vyvyan P Myerson

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ZAR 1 642
Lot 76
  • Two novelty treen snuff boxes, 19th century
  • Two novelty treen snuff boxes, 19th century
  • Two novelty treen snuff boxes, 19th century


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 1 200 - 1 500
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ZAR 1 642

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Two novelty treen snuff boxes, 19th century
the first in the form of a boot with brass piqué-work and mother-of-pearl inlay, with hinged cover, 11cm long; the second in the form of a shoe, with horn sole and brass-mounted hinged cover, 11,5cm long; and a novelty carved wooden boot, 'Put a Penny in the Old Man's Shoe', 11cm long

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