South African Design, Past & Present

Timed Online Auction, 7 - 26 June 2024

Furniture and Metalware

Sold for

ZAR 3 283
Lot 17
  • Cape teak and brass-bound balie, 19th century
  • Cape teak and brass-bound balie, 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 2 500 - 3 500
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 3 283

About this Item

Cape teak and brass-bound balie, 19th century
circular with pierced lug handles, tapering double brass-bound sides, incised '4' on handle and 'W' to the underside
23cm high, 26,5cm wide over handles

Notes

Urns or balies were part of everyday Cape kitchen equipment, usually constructed from teak and bound together by strips of brass, copper or iron.



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