Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 10 October 2016

English, Continental, Oriental and Cape Silver, Furniture and Decorative Arts

Sold for

ZAR 15 916
Lot 353
  • A Boer War prisoner of war bone walking stick, St Helena, 1902
  • A Boer War prisoner of war bone walking stick, St Helena, 1902
  • A Boer War prisoner of war bone walking stick, St Helena, 1902


Lot Estimate
ZAR 7 500 - 10 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 15 916

About this Item

A Boer War prisoner of war bone walking stick, St Helena, 1902
with hoof-shaped handle, the upper shaft inscribed 'ST. HELENA 1902', 81,5cm high; and a Swiss walking stick, the handle mounted with a goat's horn, the upper shaft with a goat's hoof and hide, painted Flüelen, terminating in a steel cap and prong, 87cm high
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