The Contents of Keerweder

Live Auction, 22 - 23 October 2012

Session 3

Sold for

ZAR 20 052
Lot 452
  • A Batavian silver cuspidor, apparently unmarked, late 18th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 12 000 - 15 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 20 052

About this Item

A Batavian silver cuspidor, apparently unmarked, late 18th century

of small proportions, the flared neck with petal-shaped rim, the eight-panelled bulbous body raised on a circular foot, minor dents, 175g, 10cm high

Notes

Fa. Dekker Antiquair, Spiegelgracht 9, - 1017 JP Amsterdam. 26th July 2000

Literature

Guus Roëll and Deon Viljoen, Uit verre streken, June 2008, where a similar small portable model is discussed.


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