Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 14 March 2016

Session 2

Sold for

ZAR 34 104
Lot 254
  • A Cape silver christening mug, Thomas Lock Townsend, circa 1824-1825
  • A Cape silver christening mug, Thomas Lock Townsend, circa 1824-1825


Lot Estimate
ZAR 20 000 - 25 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 34 104

About this Item

Cape Colony
A Cape silver christening mug, Thomas Lock Townsend, circa 1824-1825
the cylindrical body engraved 'L.W.E.C', the scroll handle with applied heart-shaped foliate motif, gilt interior, 140g, 8cm high; and another example, similar, with leaf-capped scroll handle, 130g, 7,6cm high
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