Lot 1816 , A collection of Malay Straits white metal circular betel nut boxes ('Chimbul'), comprising seven boxes and covers of various sizes (some damaged or missing chain fastenings) and two boxes lacking covers, gross weight 881

A collection of Malay Straits white metal circular betel nut boxes ('Chimbul'), comprising seven boxes and covers of various sizes (some damaged or missing chain fastenings) and two boxes lacking covers, gross weight 881 grams, together with a book by H. Ling Roth, 'Oriental Silverwork: Malay and Chinese', London, Truslove & Hanson Ltd, 1910 (10), Diameter 5cm to 10cm
£100-150

Condition:
Largest box and cover - cover holed, chains largely incomplete; two boxes without covers; three other covers lacking chains. Generally lightweight silver in poor-fair condition only.

Sold for £240