19th century, Modern, Post-War, Contemporary Art and Decorative Arts

Online-Only Auction, 8 - 15 July 2019

Decorative Arts
  • A Boer War prisoner of war fruitwood pen, Ceylon, 1901
  • A Boer War prisoner of war fruitwood pen, Ceylon, 1901


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



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