South African and International Art, Decorative Arts
Online-Only Auction, 30 April - 7 May 2018
Property of the Estate Late Mr Vyvyan P Myerson
Lot Estimate
ZAR 1 200 - 1 500
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 1 642
About this Item
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
*This lot is not suitable for export
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