South African and International Art, Decorative Arts

Online-Only Auction, 8 - 18 September 2017

Decorative Art & Furniture

Sold for

ZAR 1 757
Lot 539
  • A black-painted cast-iron desk bell in the form of a tortoise, late 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 1 500 - 2 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 1 757

About this Item

A black-painted cast-iron desk bell in the form of a tortoise, late 19th century
realistically rendered, with articulated tail and head, with manual winding lever, impressed ‘GSS’, 16,5cm long


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