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Art Deco silverplate cocktail shaker with rotating outer sleeve that reveals 15 cocktails and their recipes in each of the windows. Marked to the base “PATENTED IN GREAT BRITAIN No. 398119ʺand “OTHER PATENTS PENDING”. This design was patented by Asprey and dates to circa 1932 and was sold under the trade name ‘Tell Me How’.
Rare Cape silver double beaker in the form of a wine barrel by Oltman Ahlers (new recorded makers mark) circa 1812, set with two Dutch ‘silver rider’ ducatons dated 1758 and 1761. The ducatons feature a mounted knight on horseback and the crowned arms of the United Netherlands on the reverse, with a shield indicating Amsterdam, the province of minting.
Cape silver soup ladle by Johannes Combrink, Circa 1820.
A collection of Danish silver and enamel including: Cased set of six mid-20th century Danish silver gilt & enamel cake forks by Egon Lauridsen, marked ‘Ela Denmark Sterling 925S’.
A collection of Danish silver and enamel including: Cased set of six mid-20th century Danish silver gilt & enamel dessert spoons by Egon Lauridsen, marked ‘Ela Denmark Sterling 925S’.
Pair of Austrian Art Deco brass golfers by Hagenauer, circa 1940. Each marked ‘MADE IN AUSTRIA’ to the base.
Magnificent Edwardian silver rose bowl/wine cooler marked for Sheffield 1901 by Walker & Hall.
The Old Corkscrew, established in 1994, specializes in wine collectibles, particularly antique corkscrews.
Jeremy Astfalck introduced a detailed cataloguing system to classify corkscrew designs, which has been enhanced over 30 years with input from global collectors and scholars.
A key influence in the field is Bertrand Giulian’s Corkscrews of the Eighteenth Century – Artistry in Iron & Steel(1995).
The forthcoming exhibition will spotlight pieces from Giulian’s personal collection, as featured in his book.
RIAAN BOLT ANTIQUES
A fine Cape neo classical yellowwood and stinkwood inlaid jonkmanskas, Southern Cape, early 19th c. This magnificent cupboard represents the pinnacle of Cape country furniture making, combining imaginative design, pleasing proportions and quality craftsmanship. Two further examples by this unidentified cabinet maker are illustrated in Baraitser and Obholzer (2004) p. 307.
Cecil Skotnes (SA 1926–2009), 'Totem', carved, incised and painted wood, signed and dated August ’69 (h: 86 cm)
Frederick Timpson I’Ons
(SA 1802–1887), 'Xhosa Warrior', oil on panel, signed.
Judith Mason (SA 1938–2016), Tree Form, mohair tapestry, woven by Marguerite Weavind, signed and dated 1980 verso (235 x 164 cm).
Ephraim Ziqubu (SA 1948–2011), two stoneware lidded jars, 1976, made at the ELC Art and Craft Centre, Rorke's Drift
(h: 16 cm each).
JEREMY STEPHEN ANTIQUES
Abstract Giraffe candle holder, 1965. Pablo Picasso design executed by Antonio Da Ros / Ermanno Nason for Cenedese Glassworks in blue/red a canne sommerso glass with green glass candle holders. Unique work. 31,5 x 18 x 6 cm.
Dino Martens, (1894-1970). Filigrana zigzag galletto, 1953. Aureliano Toso glassworks, Murano.
Model 5304, W : 19,5 cm H : 19 cm.
Dino Martens, (1894-1970). Pulegoso model 2173 glass vase, 1940. Aureliano Toso glassworks, Murano. Cased yellow (oro) pulegoso. Height : 26,5 cm.
Seguso Vetri D’arte, Murano. Polviri polar bear, c.1930s. Design Archimede Seguso/Flavio Poli in clear/grey sfumato glass modelled as a bear with gilt polviri surface. Height : 16 cm Width : 17 cm.
Poul Kjaerholm (1929-1980). PK25 Element chair, 1962. E. Kold Christensen, Denmark. Designed in 1951 with a matt, chrome-plated spring steel frame, with natural halyard line seat & back. 69 x 73 x 75 cm.
Basil Louis Jones (SA 1917-). Sentinel, 1991. Carved oregan pine. Signed with monogram. Date & title on plaque. Height (incl. base) : 190 cm.
Anzolo Fuga, (Italy 1914-1998). Cased glass vase, 1962/70. Amethyst glass with broken silver foil & murrines. IVR Mazzega/A.VE.M., Murano, Italy. Height : 39 cm.
Fratelli Toso, Murano, Italy. Model 14431 murrine vase, c.1920s. Deep amethyst glass in ovoid-shape with aventurine and floral murine inclusions, applied with twin pulled clear glass handles and pedestal foot. Height : 21 cm.
Ercole Barovier (1889-1974). Pezzi Unici di Prova bowl, 1955/60. Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy. Clear polveri glass in leaf-shape with pink ribbon inclusions. 22,5 x 17,5 cm.
Ercole Barovier (1889-1974). Graffito barbarico opaco bowl, 1952. Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy. Clear polveri glass in shell-shape with amethyst ribbon inclusions. Width : 16,5 cm.
Vatne Mobler, Norway. Wingback armchair, c.1960s. Design by Gerhard Berg. Teak arms & frame tan leather. W : 72 cm D : 75 cm H : 105 cm.
Collectors Investments
Model in green blazer covered in brooches, wearing layers of pearls.
Model holding a German Hirschfanger, wearing a vintage silk kimono and silver jewellery.
Lovely 9ct Victorian hinge bangle, with amethyst and pearls.
Draping 10ct and Garnet bead strand.
Handsome ebony hand carved Boer Prisoner of War piece, 1902 Ceylon by JP Roux. 6 cups and the holder, with 2 serviette rings. Each cup is numbered and engraved with the details.
FORGET-ME-NOT ANTIQUES
A wonderful variety of spectacular jewellery on show from Forget-Me-Not Antiques.
KARLO & GUY ANTIQUES
Jacobean chest of drawers, English oak circa 1700 or earlier.
Regency chinoiserie penwork box circa 1830.
Small Armoire Bressane 18th century.
A Cape Teak stretcher table 18th century.
Large Ammonite Madagascar early cretaceous period.
Monumental Japanese Fukagawa/Koransha porcelain vase Meiji period.
PIER RABE ANTIQUES
A magnificent Cape country Yellowood and Stinkwood Armoire, Circa 1830.
18th century Cape Baroque peg-top Beefwood side table.
Ceylonese Satinwood and Ebony cabinet, Circa 1880.
Cape West Coast or Sandveld inlaid Jonkmanskas, Circa 1830.
BANCROFT ANTIQUES
Inspired by the Sirius, the "Dog Star" pendant brooch (circa 87mm x 47mm, 58g) was handmade by Diana Hyslop for the "Translations: Art into Jewellery" 2012 Johannesburg exhibition, a collaboration between Schwartz Jewellers and Standard Bank, where ten of South Africa's top artists were selected to produce art-inspired jewellery items. In addition to Diana Hyslop, the artists included Norman Catherine, Marco Cianfanelli, Michael Frampton, Faiza Galdhari, Loren Kaplan, Dylan Lewis, Senzeni Marasela, Karel Nel and Walter Oltmann. Diana Hyslop lives and works in Johannesburg, South Africa.
A large, chunky, Modernist style ring with a polished gilded frame surrounding an oxidised recessed panel, set with a diamond and three round, cultured pearls (23mm x 22mm x 28.5mm, 25.0g) by Kurt Donau, circa 1980. Kurt Donau is a Swiss born jeweller of worldwide renowned, who lived and worked in South Africa from the 1960s for several decades, before returning to Switzerland where he continues to trade. While in Johannesburg he worked with both Egon Guenther and Jack Freidman, and collaborated with the likes of artists Cecil Skotnes, Eduardo Villa and Hannes Harrs.
Modernist 18ct gold, diamond, and lapis lazuli pendant (22mm x 21.5mm; 9.0g) by Otto Poulsen, circa 1980, on an 18ct gold chain (1.4g). Otto Paulsen was a Durban, South Africa, based jeweller who worked for the Georg Jensen company before starting a jewellery business in about 1957. He retired in 1999.
Large 14ct gold and mabé pearl dress ring (23mm x 23mm x 17.5mm; 13.1g) by Guy Traest, circa 1980. Provenance: from the collection of the former Mrs. Traest. Guy Traest was born and trained in Belgium. He came to South Africa in 1967 via the Congo. He opened his own studio in 1974, and won numerous awards for his designs.
18ct Gold, diamond and carnelian Modernist necklace (circa 17cm x 12cm; 16.1g) by Margaret Richardson, circa 1970. Provenance: from the Richardson family collection. Born Lilly (Ulli) Margarete Samuelson ("Margie") on 1st October, 1908 in Königsberg, Russia, Margaret Richardson was born and trained in Germany before WWII. She settled in South Africa after the war, worked in Johannesburg in the 1960’s and 1970’s, and became well known for her hand-made gold and silver jewellery, which was generally in the Modernist style.
Oxidised sterling silver and 9ct gold clip-on earrings (circa 26cm diameter x 16cm each; 17.1g) by Margaret Richardson, circa 1970. Born Lilly (Ulli) Margarete Samuelson ("Margie") on 1st October, 1908 in Königsberg, Russia, Margaret Richardson was born and trained in Germany before WWII. She settled in South Africa after the war, worked in Johannesburg in the 1960’s and 1970’s, and became well known for her hand-made gold and silver jewellery, which was generally in the Modernist style.
Sterling silver and citrine pendant brooch (42.5mm x 34mm; 13.8g) by Egon Guenther, circa 1980. Egon Guenther was born in Mannheim, Germany, in 1921, and emigrated to South Africa in 1951, where he established himself as a goldsmith jeweller and art gallery owner. He worked closely with such artists as Cecil Skotnes and Edoardo Villa, and was the founder of the Amadlozi group that established the careers of Ezrom Legae and Sydney Khumalo among others.
Sterling silver clip-on earrings (24mm each; 9.5g) by Egon Guenther, circa 1980. Egon Guenther was born in Mannheim, Germany, in 1921, and emigrated to South Africa in 1951, where he established himself as a goldsmith jeweller and art gallery owner. He worked closely with such artists as Cecil Skotnes and Edoardo Villa, and was the founder of the Amadlozi group that established the careers of Ezrom Legae and Sydney Khumalo among others.
COWBOYS & ANGELS Antiques
Original 19th Century Penny Farthing Bicycle.
Edison Standard Combination Type Cylinder Phonograph Circa 1905.
Original Oak Cased Excelsior Horn Gramophone Circa 1905 ( Serviced and in good working order).
18 Karat Gold Ring Set With a Certified 2.030 cts Diamond. Colour F. Clarity SI 2.
Four piece German Art Deco 1954 Mauser-Werke Office set comprising of “ Rundform” Desk , “Tanger” Side Table / Drinks Cabinet, “Anthen” Credenza and Dustbin.
Exceptional Italian Silver 5 Piece Tea Set by the Maker: Prosepio Achille. Bought on 9 April 1951 from Fabbrica Toscana Argenretia in Florence Italy. WEIGHT 7.070 Kg.