19th century, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Jewellery
Live Auction, 18 March 2019
Important Cape Furniture and related objects
Lot Estimate
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000
About this Item
A Cape two-handled copper jam boiler and cover, Thomas Hindle & Benjamin Theophilus Lawton, 19th century
circular, with rolled rim, the sides applied with steel handles, the cover with strap handle, stamped TH & BT LAWTON, 33 BURG STREET, CAPE TOWN, 40cm wide over handles
Literature
Deon Viljoen and Piér Rabe (2001) Cape Furniture and Metalware, Cape Town: Deon Viljoen and Piér Rabe. Illustrated in colour on pages 110 and 111, number 84.
cf. Marius le Roux (1982) The Cape Copper-Smith, Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch Museum. A similar example is illustrated on page 104, number 117.
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