Harcroft House Sale

Live Auction, 18 November 2019

Session Two

Sold for

ZAR 6 332
BrowseResults
Lot 237
Lot 238
Lot 239
  • An Indian sandalwood, rosewood and ivory-mounted casket, early 20th century
Add to Wishlist
SaveSendPin ItCurrency
Lot Estimate
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 6 332

About this Item

An Indian sandalwood, rosewood and ivory-mounted casket, early 20th century

the rectangular hinged top applied with a pierced ivory plaque, heightened with black engraving of elephants, the centre applied with a plaque inscribed 'From Mr and Mrs C. N. AIYAR to Mr & Mrs RYCROFT', the sides applied with strapwork, enclosing a purple velvet-lined interior applied with a further plaque with dedication, raised on four paw feet, 10,5cm high, 38cm wide, 13,5cm deep; and a smaller tortoiseshell, sandalwood and ivory example, similar, the base stamped MADE IN INDIA, 6cm high, 18cm wide, 7,5cm deep

*This lot is not suitable for export

(2)

Provenance

These were gifted to Mr and Mrs Rycroft by the Aiyar family with whom Muriel stayed in Bombay when she was evacuated from Singapore  en route to South Africa.

Browse
Results
Lot 237
Lot 238
Lot 239
Other lots that might interest you
A pair of Chinese ink and colour on silk paintings, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
2
A pair of Chinese ink and colour on silk paintings, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
A pair of miniature Tibetan guidon stands, late 19th/early 20th century
4
A pair of miniature Tibetan guidon stands, late 19th/early 20th century
ZAR 1 500 - 2 000
An Indian plated pedestal bowl, late 19th century
523
An Indian plated pedestal bowl, late 19th century
ZAR 800 - 1 000
Five Chinese coloured ink on silk concertina books, early 20th century
536
Five Chinese coloured ink on silk concertina books, early 20th century
ZAR 1 000 - 1 500
Four African hardwood and ivory-mounted baskets, 20th century
543
Four African hardwood and ivory-mounted baskets, 20th century
ZAR 400 - 600
Two Japanese bronze hand mirrors, 19th century
550
Two Japanese bronze hand mirrors, 19th century
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000