19th century, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Jewellery

Live Auction, 18 March 2019

Important Cape Furniture and related objects

Sold for

ZAR 17 070
Lot 378
  • A Cape copper and brass iron, Willem Sebastian de Vos, 19th century
  • A Cape copper and brass iron, Willem Sebastian de Vos, 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 17 070

About this Item

A Cape copper and brass iron, Willem Sebastian de Vos, 19th century
with turned stinkwood grip, inner base stamped W. S. DE VOS, 23,5cm high

Literature

cf. Marius le Roux (1982) The Cape Copper-Smith, Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch Museum. The biography of the maker provided on page 88.

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