Furniture, Ceramics and Silver

Timed Online Auction, 18 March - 5 April 2024

Card Cases

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ZAR 3 518
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  • A silver-inlaid tortoiseshell card case, late 19th century
  • A silver-inlaid tortoiseshell card case, late 19th century
  • A silver-inlaid tortoiseshell card case, late 19th century
  • A silver-inlaid tortoiseshell card case, late 19th century
  • A silver-inlaid tortoiseshell card case, late 19th century
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ZAR 3 000 - 4 000
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ZAR 3 518

About this Item

A silver-inlaid tortoiseshell card case, late 19th century
the hinged cover with central silver motif and a floral motif in each corner, enclosed by a silver border, the interior lined with blue satin and accompanying pencil, 9cm high, 6cm wide

*This lot is not suitable for export.

Provenance

The collection of Mr Richard J. Stanes.

Literature

Stanes, Richard J. Visiting Card Cases: A History and My Collection. Blurb Inc. 2011.

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