Important South African & International Art, Jewellery and Decorative Arts

Live Auction, 12 October 2015

Jewellery, Continental and Oriental Silver, Decorative Arts and Furniture

Sold for

ZAR 51 156
Lot 110
  • A German silver wine cistern, possibly Wilkens & Sohne, post 1886


Lot Estimate
ZAR 20 000 - 25 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 51 156

About this Item

A German silver wine cistern, possibly Wilkens & Sohne, post 1886

oval, the sides applied with foliate swags and ribbons flanking a pair of vacant cartouches above a beaded border and gadrooned lower body, raised on four leaf, flowerhead and paw feet, with acanthus-leaf and scroll handles, 3200g, 65cm wide over handles; fitted with a two-handled metal liner, 45cm wide over handles



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