South African Design, Past & Present
Timed Online Auction, 7 - 26 June 2024
Furniture and Metalware
Lot Estimate
ZAR 14 000 - 16 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 22 278
About this Item
Large Cape yellowwood meelkist, 19th century
the moulded rectangular two-plank top above interior enclosing three compartments
63cm high, 153cm wide, 62cm deep
Notes
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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