Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 6 March 2017

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

Sold for

ZAR 54 567
Lot 280
  • Five Chinese amber snuff bottles, early 20th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 10 000 - 12 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 54 567

About this Item

Five Chinese amber snuff bottles, early 20th century
the first of fruit form carved with trailing foliage and branches, stopper, 5,5cm high; and four further examples variously carved with bats, fruit, a figure, birds, fish and water lilies, stoppers, the tallest 5,5cm high
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