Important South African Art, Furniture, Silver and Ceramics

Live Auction, 26 September 2011

Furniture, Silver, Ceramics and Paintings Day Sale

Sold for

ZAR 38 990
Lot 49
  • A Victorian silver model of Betjemann's 'The Tantalus', George, George William and John Betjemann, London, 1887
  • A Victorian silver model of Betjemann's 'The Tantalus', George, George William and John Betjemann, London, 1887
  • A Victorian silver model of Betjemann's 'The Tantalus', George, George William and John Betjemann, London, 1887
  • A Victorian silver model of Betjemann's 'The Tantalus', George, George William and John Betjemann, London, 1887
  • A Victorian silver model of Betjemann's 'The Tantalus', George, George William and John Betjemann, London, 1887
  • A Victorian silver model of Betjemann's 'The Tantalus', George, George William and John Betjemann, London, 1887
  • A Victorian silver model of Betjemann's 'The Tantalus', George, George William and John Betjemann, London, 1887
  • A Victorian silver model of Betjemann's 'The Tantalus', George, George William and John Betjemann, London, 1887
  • A Victorian silver model of Betjemann's 'The Tantalus', George, George William and John Betjemann, London, 1887


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 35 000 - 45 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 38 990
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

London, England
A Victorian silver model of Betjemann's 'The Tantalus', George, George William and John Betjemann, London, 1887
the ribbed carrying handle above a hinged plate engraved with cartouches of summer flowers, the pierced side supports fitted with the Betjemann's locking mechanism, the whole chased with borders of roses, foliage and vacant shield-shaped cartouches, the stepped base fitted with three later decanters and stoppers, stamped BETJEMANN'S PATENT, LONDON, 20392, and 'THE TANTALUS',38,5cm high, 41cm wide, 17,5cm deep
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