South African Design, Past & Present

Timed Online Auction, 7 - 26 June 2024

Furniture and Metalware

Sold for

ZAR 4 925
Lot 26
  • Cape brass coffee mug, Thomas Christopher Falck, Robertson, early 20th century
  • Cape brass coffee mug, Thomas Christopher Falck, Robertson, early 20th century


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 2 000 - 4 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 4 925

About this Item

Robertson, Western Cape, South Africa
Cape brass coffee mug, Thomas Christopher Falck, Robertson, early 20th century
10cm high

Notes

The Cape mug was made either of copper or brass, it was used for liquids and for measuring out dry goods such as meal or beans.

Thomas Falck was born in Robertson in 1898 and learnt the copper-smith's trade as an apprentice in the workshop of F. J. Staal.

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