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(4) Asian Hardstone-Mounted Silver Boxes & Hair Comb

Price realized
$191
Pre-sale estimate
$150 – $250
Hammer price
$150
Category
Silver & Vertu
Sold
October 13, 2024
Sale
DAY 3- AMAZING OCTOBER ANTIQUES & IMPORTANT ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

(lot of 4) Asian silver (content unknown), including: (1) hair comb, possibly Vietnamese, shaped top edge with beaded border, one side opposing dragons framing a green hardstone cabochon, the reverse depicting squirrels and grapes, unmarked, approx 2 5/8"h, 4 1/8"w, (2) hardstone-mounted boxes, each cover with a mottled pale-green hardstone bi disc, panels with depictions of auspicious animals, both unmarked, largest (octagonal): approx 2.5"h, 2 5/8"diam, together with (1) silver-tone metal powder compact, interior with a small mirror plate, unmarked; 304 grams total (inclusive of all materials)

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.