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APPARENTLY UNMARKED, FORMER DUTCH EAST INDIES, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY
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A Dutch Colonial wooden and silver-mounted sirihcasket
Apparently unmarked, former Dutch East Indies, late 19th/20th Century
Of rectangular form, on four silver paw feet, the handles and lockplate (key missing) both pierced with foliage and birds, the hinged cover with four flowerhead nails and a shaped oval plague pierced with foliate and fruit, inside four wooden compartments
19.7cm. long
Apparently unmarked, former Dutch East Indies, late 19th/20th Century
Of rectangular form, on four silver paw feet, the handles and lockplate (key missing) both pierced with foliage and birds, the hinged cover with four flowerhead nails and a shaped oval plague pierced with foliate and fruit, inside four wooden compartments
19.7cm. long
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.
Sale room notice
Please note that the mounts are metal and not as stated in the catalogue