Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 6 March 2017

English Silver, Furniture, Oriental and Cape Silver, Decorative Arts and Furniture

Sold for

ZAR 4 450
Lot 322
  • A Dutch brass salt box, dated 1778


Lot Estimate
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 4 450

About this Item

A Dutch brass salt box, dated 1778

the pierced back-plate with scalloped and beaded rim moulded in relief with a flowerhead and the date 1778, the hinged cover with knob, the front moulded in relief with conforming decoration, scalloped footrim. the reverse of the back-plate with repair, 19,5cm high

Provenance

Mrs Kotie Roodt-Coetzee, Director, National Cultural History Museum (1965-1978)



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