Important South African and International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 16 October 2017

Silver, Furniture, Ceramics & Glass

Sold for

ZAR 7 026
Lot 337
  • An carved fruitwood box, Fort Napier, 1914 - 1918


Lot Estimate
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000USD 314 - 418
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 7 026
Shipping

About this Item

An carved fruitwood box, Fort Napier, 1914 - 1918
the hinged rectangular top carved with a stylised compass motif and centred by the initials 'AH', for Alwyn Hurter, enclosed by a zigzag and fan-shaped border, the front, sides and reverse similarly carved, the inside cover carved 'IN REMEMBRANCE OF MY INTERNMENT, FORT NAPIER', raised on four block feet, the lock-plate loose, 17cm high, 32,5cm wide, 17cm deep

*This lot is not suitable for export



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