South African & International Art, Decorative Arts, Jewellery and Books
Online-Only Auction, 15 - 22 February 2016
Decorative Arts, Furniture, Jewellery and Silver
Lot Estimate
ZAR 1 200 - 1 500
About this Item
A Japanese lacquer bound photograph album, mid 19th century
Notes
Lieutenant General Sir Henry George Wakelyn Smith, 1st Baronet GCB, (1787-1860) known as Sir Harry Smith, was a notable English soldier and military commander in the British Army of the early 19th century. He was British general, governor of Cape Colony and high commissioner in South Africa from 1847 to 1852. The current owner's late husband's great great aunt was companion to Lady Smith on their visit to Japan.
Provenance
Sir Harry and Lady Juana Smith
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