A Boer War Prisoner of War ebony and fruitwood box, Ceylon, 1901

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ZAR 11 139
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  • A Boer War Prisoner of War ebony and fruitwood box, Ceylon, 1901


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ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
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A Boer War Prisoner of War ebony and fruitwood box, Ceylon, 1901
the hinged rectangular top with inlaid corners and an ebonised plaque inscribed 'HSM. MARAIS BOERE KAMP CEYLON' flanked by a pair of hearts, the front and sides applied with strapwork, raised on a plinth base, lacking lock, 14cm high, 23,4cm wide, 15cm deep


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