South African Design, Past & Present

Timed Online Auction, 7 - 26 June 2024

Furniture and Metalware

Sold for

ZAR 5 277
Lot 19
  • Cape teak and brass-bound balie, 19th century
  • Cape teak and brass-bound balie, 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 277
Location
Cape Town

About this Item

Cape teak and brass-bound balie, 19th century

the circular tapering body bound with three brass bands and brass carrying handles

5,5cm high, 43cm 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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