A Cape silver-mounted cowrie shell snuff box, possibly Johannes Combrink, c.1814-1853
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Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 9 000 - 12 000
Selling Price
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ZAR 11 412
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About this Item
A Cape silver-mounted cowrie shell snuff box, possibly Johannes Combrink, c.1814-1853
the hinged cover engraved with wrigglework and a rectangular vacant cartouche, with crenelated rim, unmarked,15g
width: 3,6cm
Provenance
Private Collection.
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