South African and International Art, Decorative Arts

Online-Only Auction, 30 April - 7 May 2018

Property of the Estate Late Mr Vyvyan P Myerson

Sold for

ZAR 4 456
Lot 70
  • A bronze mounted marble inkstand, late 19th century
  • A bronze mounted marble inkstand, late 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 1 500 - 2 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 4 456

About this Item

A bronze mounted marble inkstand, late 19th century the detachable cover cast in relief with a satyr holding an apple in his left hand, the urn-shaped base moulded with three Harpies, garlands and masks, raised on three paw feet, stepped rouge and black marble base, later glass inkwell, the satyr lacking attribute,20cm high; a brass oil lamp, late 19th century, cast in the form of a talon supporting a covered inkwell, 11,2cm high; and a silver and chrome reception bell, Sampson Mordan & Co Ltd, Chester, date letter worn, 10,5cm wide (3)


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