Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts, and Wine

Online-Only Auction, 31 May - 7 June 2021

A Decorators' Cornucopia - Part 1

Sold for

ZAR 11 139
Lot 111
  • A Boer War Prisoner of War ebony and fruitwood box, Ceylon, 1901


Lot Estimate
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 11 139

About this Item

A Boer War Prisoner of War ebony and fruitwood box, Ceylon, 1901
the hinged rectangular top with inlaid corners and an ebonised plaque inscribed 'HSM. MARAIS BOERE KAMP CEYLON' flanked by a pair of hearts, the front and sides applied with strapwork, raised on a plinth base, lacking lock, 14cm high, 23,4cm wide, 15cm deep


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