Martinus Lourens Smith
Cape Interiors: Furniture, Metalware, Silver & Glass
About the SessionThis sale traces the heritage of South African design across centuries of creative expression highlighting diverse design objects through two sessions. Uniting the sessions is a celebration of the versatility of materials - metal, wood, glass, clay, fibre - and how artists and artisans have transformed them over time into works of wonder, rich in both tradition and innovation.
LOT 42
Martinus Lourens Smith
Two Cape Silver forks, Johannes Combrink and Martinus Lourens Smith, early 19th century
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 1 000 - 2 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 7 035
About this Item
Cape Colony
Two Cape Silver forks, Johannes Combrink and Martinus Lourens Smith, early 19th century
the Combrink with four tines, the Smith with three tines, 30g, 14cm
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