South African Design, Past & Present

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  • Large Cape yellowwood meelkist, 19th century
  • Large Cape yellowwood meelkist, 19th century
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ZAR 14 000 - 16 000
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Large Cape yellowwood meelkist, 19th century
the moulded rectangular two-plank top above interior enclosing three compartments
63cm high, 153cm wide, 62cm deep

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The meelkist or flour chest was generally bigger than ordinary storage chests as it was used to store large quantities of flour for the household. The interior was divided into different compartments for course and fine flour.

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