Important South African Art & Furniture, Decorative Arts and Jewellery

Live Auction, 21 October 2013

English Silver and Furniture

Sold for

ZAR 7 612
Lot 291
  • A Victorian novelty silver vesta case in the form of a bear, maker's mark worn, Birmingham, 1897


Lot Estimate
ZAR 900 - 1 200
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 7 612

About this Item

A Victorian novelty silver vesta case in the form of a bear, maker's mark worn, Birmingham, 1897
the bear clasping a tree trunk, seated on a platform cast with the motto ‘In Mind’, with ring attachment, 17,5g all in, 4,9cm high


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