19th century, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Jewellery
Live Auction, 18 March 2019
Important Cape Furniture and related objects
Lot Estimate
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 13 656
About this Item
A Boer War prisoner of war teak and inlaid walking stick, G E du Toit
the shaft inset with bone plaques inscribed 'VIRTUS OMNIA VINCIT', and 'G.E. du TOIT', inlaid with diamond and triangular motifs, the handle in the form of a bird's head, with brass ferrule, 93,5cm high
Literature
cf. Celestine Pretorius (2000) Erich Mayer Op St Helena - vol van hartepyn, Protea Boekhuis, Pretoria. An example with similar carving of the inscription is illustrated on page 69Other lots that might interest you
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