Cape teak and brass-bound balie, 19th century

Furniture and Metalware

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ZAR 5 277
Lot 19
  • Cape teak and brass-bound balie, 19th century
  • Cape teak and brass-bound balie, 19th century


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 277

About this Item

Cape teak and brass-bound balie, 19th century
the circular tapering body bound with three brass bands and brass carrying handles
5,5cm high, 43cm wide over handles

Notes

Urns or balies were part of everyday Cape kitchen equipment, usually constructed from teak and bound together by strips of brass, copper or iron.



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