South African and International Art, Decorative Arts

Online-Only Auction, 30 April - 7 May 2018

Property of the Estate Late Mr Vyvyan P Myerson

Sold for

ZAR 1 407
Lot 77
  • Two novelty treen snuff boxes, 19th century
  • Two novelty treen snuff boxes, 19th century
  • Two novelty treen snuff boxes, 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 1 200 - 1 500
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 1 407

About this Item

Two novelty treen snuff boxes, 19th century
each carved in the form of a boot, one applied with brass piqué-work and sliding cover with the initials 'JR', 10cm long; the other with brass piqué-work swags and patterns, with hinged brass cover, 7,8cm long; and an example in the form of a pair of horn shoes, with brass piqué-work and hinged cover, 9cm long

*This lot is not suitable for export

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