To modify your purchase order,
contact the auction house.
228 - “DUTCH COLONIAL” TURTLE SHELL BOX WITH SILVER MOUNTINGS
Starting price
€2,000The reserve price is the minimum price accepted by the seller. Bidders cannot see this price. To win an item, you must place the highest bid and meet or exceed the reserve price.
Registrations are closed for this sale. You cannot place a bid.
The converted amounts are provided for informational purposes only. Only the currency determined for the sale by the auction house is binding. You can select a different currency by going to the "Preferences" page in your profile.
Fees including the auction house's fees and the platform's fees. For further details, please refer to the auction house's General Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Estimation
€2,000 - 3,000Sale fees
“DUTCH COLONIAL” TURTLE SHELL BOX WITH SILVER MOUNTINGS Sri Lanka, late 18th–early 19th century Resting on four short, ball-shaped feet adorned with silver mounts, the lid—held open by the original metal rod—is decorated with a central mandorla and four spandrels of openwork silver featuring foliage motifs; the mounts, hinges, and decorative elements are held in place by silver rivets shaped like fleurons; one of the two handles is missing; features a stylized dummy lock; in very good condition. Dimensions: 18 x 13.7 x 8 cm Provenance: Private collection, Vienna A ‘Dutch Colonial’ Silver-Mounted Tortoiseshell Jewelry Box, Sri Lanka, Late 18th–Early 19th Century
Auction details
Archaeology and the Arts of the EastAuction house
Artcurial +33 1 42 99 20 20 bids@artcurial.comDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.