19th century, Modern, Post-War, Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Wine

Online-Only Auction, 29 June - 6 July 2020

The Eye of the Collector

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ZAR 4 925
Lot 81
  • A pair of Cape silver 'Fiddle' pattern konfyt forks, John Townsend, 19th century
  • A pair of Cape silver 'Fiddle' pattern konfyt forks, John Townsend, 19th century
  • A pair of Cape silver 'Fiddle' pattern konfyt forks, John Townsend, 19th century
  • A pair of Cape silver 'Fiddle' pattern konfyt forks, John Townsend, 19th century
  • A pair of Cape silver 'Fiddle' pattern konfyt forks, John Townsend, 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 1 200 - 1 500
Selling Price
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ZAR 4 925
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About this Item

Cape Colony
A pair of Cape silver 'Fiddle' pattern konfyt forks, John Townsend, 19th century
one with a repair, 30g all in
(2)

Literature

Stephan Welz (1976) Cape Silver & Silversmiths, AA Balkema, Cape Town & Rotterdam, page 153, plate 118 of the mark

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