Important South African Art & Furniture, Decorative Arts and Jewellery

Live Auction, 21 October 2013

English Silver and Furniture

Sold for

ZAR 25 010
Lot 371
  • A Victorian Jerusalem olivewood and inlaid davenport, 19th century
  • A Victorian Jerusalem olivewood and inlaid davenport, 19th century
  • A Victorian Jerusalem olivewood and inlaid davenport, 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 10 000 - 15 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 25 010

About this Item

A Victorian Jerusalem olivewood and inlaid davenport, 19th century

the superstructure with two small hinged compartments above a frieze carved with grapes and foliage, the hinged writing slope stamped 'Jerusalem', the side with pen and ink compartment, each side with a pair of doors enclosing three drawers, the front with columns, on a plinth base with turned feet, 92cm high, 70cm wide, 59,5cm deep



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