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 3 518
Lot 83
  • A Cape silver 'Fiddle' pattern dinner spoon, Marthinus Lourens Smith, early 19th century
  • A Cape silver 'Fiddle' pattern dinner spoon, Marthinus Lourens Smith, early 19th century
  • A Cape silver 'Fiddle' pattern dinner spoon, Marthinus Lourens Smith, early 19th century
  • A Cape silver 'Fiddle' pattern dinner spoon, Marthinus Lourens Smith, early 19th century
  • A Cape silver 'Fiddle' pattern dinner spoon, Marthinus Lourens Smith, early 19th century
  • A Cape silver 'Fiddle' pattern dinner spoon, Marthinus Lourens Smith, early 19th century
  • A Cape silver 'Fiddle' pattern dinner spoon, Marthinus Lourens Smith, early 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 4 000 - 5 000USD 225 - 281
Selling Price
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ZAR 3 518
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About this Item

Cape Colony
A Cape silver 'Fiddle' pattern dinner spoon, Marthinus Lourens Smith, early 19th century the terminal engraved with initials enclosed by a wreath, dents, 65g; and a Cape silver 'Fiddle' pattern dinner spoon, Dominique du Moulin, 19th century, split to the bowl, 65g (2)

Literature

Stephan Welz (1976) Cape Silver & Silversmiths, AA Balkema, Cape Town & Rotterdam, page 153, plate 117 of the mark

Stephan Welz (1976) Cape Silver & Silversmiths, AA Balkema, Cape Town & Rotterdam, page 148, plate 44 of the mark

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