19th century, Modern, Post-War, Contemporary Art and Decorative Arts
Online-Only Auction, 8 - 15 July 2019
Decorative Arts
Lot Estimate
ZAR 300 - 400
About this Item
A Boer War prisoner of war fruitwood pen, Ceylon, 1901
the shaft carved with geometric designs and inscribed Boeren Kamp, Ceylon, 1901, heightened with gilt, with steel tip, oxidisation, 18,5cm long
Literature
cf. Erich Mayer, Op St Helena - Vol van Hartepyn. Author: Celestine Pretorius, Protea Boekhuis, 2000, page 69