A Cape Country Collection, Silver, Furniture, Ceramics, Jewellery

Online-Only Auction, 22 - 29 August 2022

A Cape Country Collection – 40 Years of Collecting

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ZAR 1 407
Lot 191
  • A World War I Polkey black painted metal trench candle lantern, 1915


Lot Estimate
ZAR 1 000 - 1 500
Selling Price
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ZAR 1 407
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About this Item

A World War I Polkey black painted metal trench candle lantern, 1915
the square hinged top with carrying handle, with glazed hinged front, sides and back enclosing a pierced base with candle sconce, the sliding hinges fixed, the front applied with brass label 'USE ½ CANDLES ONLY' and applied maker's oval label, G. POLKEY, LIMITED MANUFACTURERS BIRMINGHAM 1915, two glass panes missing, one back glass pane damaged, 32cm high, 14,5cm wide,


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