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

Live Auction, 18 March 2019

Important Cape Furniture and related objects

Sold for

ZAR 11 725
Lot 380
  • A Cape copper and brass iron, John Syme, first half 19th century
  • A Cape copper and brass iron, John Syme, first half 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 10 000 - 12 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 11 725

About this Item

Cape Colony
A Cape copper and brass iron, John Syme, first half 19th century
with later turned and reeded stinkwood grip, the cover stamped SYME, 21cm high

Literature

cf. Marius le Roux (1982) The Cape Copper-Smith, Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch Museum. A similar example is illustrated on page 130, number 171. The biography of the maker provided on page 131.

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