Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 14 March 2016

Session 2

Sold for

ZAR 7 612
Lot 259
  • A Cape silver port label, John Townsend, mid 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000USD 288 - 404
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 7 612
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

Cape Colony
A Cape silver port label, John Townsend, mid 19th century
oval, the central plaque engraved 'PORT' between floral sprays, enclosed by a pierced rope-twist border, to a chain, 15g, 5,5cm wide

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